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#258 of 275 Paint by odie6l

Apr 16, 2012 (12:08 pm)

I don't know if this has happened to anyone else's Crosstour yet. My wife's car while in having a tire fixed (due to a roofing nail) was found to have the paint on both sides chipping. It is right where the rear taillights come to the forward facing point (like it pointing towards the front of the car). The honda body shop is going to take the car for an entire week (plus give a loaner) and completely repaint the rear of the vehicle. They said its the 3rd one they have had like this in the last few months and they think it might be a design flaw making the lights rub against the metal. I will take a picture and post it on my vehicle page on Facebook, then put a link here so you too can make sure it doesn't happen to yours. I'm very happy Honda is stepping up so quickly on this issue too.
 
Odie

#259 of 275 Re: Paint [odie6l] by odie6l

Apr 16, 2012 (12:54 pm)

Replying to: odie6l (Apr 16, 2012 12:08 pm)
Picture of chipping area....

 
Odie

#260 of 275 What do you know by odie6l

Apr 20, 2012 (7:56 pm)

Looks like Honda just got an illigitimate child... Check out the picture. That my friends is blatant badge engineering.
 

 

 
Odie

#262 of 275 2013 Crosstour by zapper4

Oct 08, 2012 (12:31 pm)

From what I've read the 2013 Crosstour will not be available with the new Accord direct injected 4-cylinder engine with the CVT transmission. That engine/transmision gets significantly better mileage and performance than the old engine and I don't understand why they won't offer it on the new Crosstour. Perhaps is just a shortage of the new engine, but it seems a serious deficiency for this new model, particularly considering the continuing upward price of gasoline.

#263 of 275 2013 Crosstour availability by albert72

Oct 10, 2012 (2:46 am)

When will they be hitting the dealer showrooms?

#264 of 275 Re: 2013 Crosstour [zapper4] by odie6l

Nov 09, 2012 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: zapper4 (Oct 08, 2012 12:31 pm)
its probably due to the size & weight of the CT. I know my wife loves her's, but she also has the V6.
 
Odie

#265 of 275 2013 Crosstour by ronn

Jan 20, 2013 (5:12 pm)

Hi,
Wondering if anyone can give me their opinion on this vehicle. I have a Toyota Highlander that I really love, but it is a 2008 when they changed to the bigger size. I did not like the Rav4, so I bought the Highlander. I love my Highlander, but would really like to have something smaller.
Like my Highlander, I need 4 wheel drive, and I happened to look at this Crosstour while out on a Sunday drive. I really love the looks of this, and it seems from the reviews that it is great for quiet, smooth rides and luxury, but then still has the 4 wheel drive that I need. I am 6'2, and around 220 , so I need to fit well with legs and head room.......I have looked at the CRV, but I really don't like it's looks as well, and I hear it doesn't ride very smooth. I am spoiled with the quiet, smooth ride of the Highlander, so that is important to me......I would appreciate your opinions....I have always been a Toyota guy, never had a Honda, but I know people that love them.....Thanks

#266 of 275 Re: 2013 Crosstour [ronn] by odie6l

Jan 20, 2013 (5:13 pm)

Replying to: ronn (Jan 20, 2013 5:12 pm)
It rides on the Pilots frame. It is longer than the Pilot and about the same width. My wife loves hers but both of us comment about the massive blind spots. Have you looked at the Subaru Impreza Sport Wagon or the new XV Crosstrek. I was looking at them both as replacements for my '06 Pilot. I myself am 6'3" 266# and fit them both nicely. The only other thing about the Crosstour that hurts it... it's mileage is horrible. My wife gets averaged 18 around town and I've calculated it as high as 24 on the highway, so this is on par with the Pilot.
 
Odie

#267 of 275 Re: 2013 Crosstour [odie6l] by ronn

Jan 20, 2013 (5:46 pm)

Replying to: odie6l (Jan 20, 2013 5:13 pm)
Thank you for writing.......I have looked at the Subaru's, but I don't think they are as quiet or smooth as the Honda would be....as far as the gas mileage, I only get that with the Highlander......I haven't driven any of them, so I should try them all, but I just like the looks of the Honda , and peoples reviews about the quiet and smooth ride make me lean that way if I were to change.

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