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Honda CR-V vs Accord
HI guys
This is my first "Own" car and I will like to know what you guys think about the the CRV 07 and the Accord Sedan 07.
I prefer the upright driving position and the little cargo area with adjustable rear seats. Apart from that I don't really know why I should buy a CRV. For comparison between the two, what do you guys think.
This is my first "Own" car and I will like to know what you guys think about the the CRV 07 and the Accord Sedan 07.
I prefer the upright driving position and the little cargo area with adjustable rear seats. Apart from that I don't really know why I should buy a CRV. For comparison between the two, what do you guys think.
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However, the view out the window of the taller CR-V is good for traffic.
otherwise, the accord is quieter, smoother, handles better, gets better fuel economy, lower center of gravity so less likely to roll over, etc.
however, where i live, monster SUVs are de rigeur. in our neighborhood especially, it seems to make up 1 in every 3 vehicles is either an escalade, navigator, suburban, or a hummer. if we got T-boned by one of them in a sedan, their bumper would be right at our heads! at least in a CR-V, with the higher seating position, we don't quite feel so vulnerable.
Those are handy features, and if they're useful to you, they're reasons to choose the CR-V. But if not an Acord might suit you fine.
I can now say that I preferred driving the Accord, especially on longer trips. It just handles better, it's quicker, it's more comfortable, and it has a better ride. The heating system is better, and the gas mileage is better. I think you could buy a set of winter tires for the Accord and be alright depending on where you live.
The CR-V is great around town. I could be wrong but it seems like like the front end is shorter so it makes parking easier. You can see more unless you are next to a huge SUV. The cargo space is handy, my dogs love it. I can't wait to load up my kayak and head to the river. I love the mp3 jack. I haven't used the AWD yet. It's a great little vehicle but totally different from the Accord.
They are both great cars, but for different reasons. I wish I could afford to have both. I don't think you could go wrong with either, just take a really long test drive in both.
Have you considered Acura TSX. It is the Accord for the rest of the world?
I had to make a hard desicion to chose between the CR-V and the TSX. TSX is an awesome vehicle with a 6 spd stick. But a CR-V with 5 spd stick (Gen 2) is a good contender on its own.
Just my thoughts on things. Other than the Mazda 6, I don't think there are any other midsizers that beat the Accord's handling (although Ford Fusion was comparable).
while Accord is listed as Mid-size, it is very close to a full size sedan, hence my comparison to a Buick.
Drive a TSX, if you want to know what a mid-size sedan is supposed to be and what a FWD sedan should drive like.
The current Civic is the size of the early Accord. In fact, the 2007 Civic feels larger than my 1987 Accord.
If TSX or even TL is compact... we need to get on a diet as a country.
TSX is the rest of the world's Accord, FAMILY SEDAN.
Temp Control Heater/AC, Lighted vanity mirrors, auto garage door opener and Power Truck lid. You would think Honda would have included these features on their newest car.
The Acura RDR has them and they come out of he same plant.
I am also surprised the CRV-EXL w/NAV doesn't have a power seat/auto AC/Homelink/etc. That should be standard on a $28k+ MSRP car. Our $35k+ Odyssey doesn't have a power gate...but has NAV...Honda cut one corner too much.
Why would buy TWO cars that of which you didn't like the ride and noise? You keep complaining about Hondas, yet you keep buying them. Help me (and others) understand, please? You don't like the ride? Buy a Camry, Buick, or some other vehicle with a soft ride. Hondas are known to be sportier and firmer than many in the class, while not being the firmest by any means. They also exhibit a fair amount of "car" noises, but for some people (me included) that is a good thing, as I don't want an isolation chamber on wheels.
Cost cutting you mention? I don't understand how Honda has done a whole lot worse than anyone else, and frankly, I think they've done better than the majority. Ford and Nissan still have Anti-Lock Brakes as OPTIONAL on their midsizers, and many Fusions do not have Side Air Bags either. The Kia Optima has a 185 horsepower engine as its top motor, while the Hyundai Sonata is still selling 4-speed Automatics in its Sonatas (as well as many GM sedans). Toyota Camry is getting poor remarks about its "cheap" interior. So, to get something that hasn't been cheapened too much, I'd look to an Accord, if you want one loaded (EX-V6), they are going for around $24,000, not $28k on the sticker.
My opinion regarding excessive road noise is shared among the majority of the population. Your opinion is the minority (and you're entitled to it). Consumer reports confirms this...pick up a copy & read it. The whole Honda line-up has road noise issues listed under Cons.
I speak out about some of the design issues that Honda should address...maybe someone is listening.
Lastly, why can't a person want a sporty ride without excessive road noise? How about a Lexus IS350? I don't want a Buick or Cadillac with sloppy steering...a new Camry may have the right mix but the quality has dropped so much it is not even a consideration.
Still, it just seems the majority of your posts are very negative about Honda; I just have never seen any that were positive about your vehicles.
A person can want a sporty ride without excessive noise all they want, but you seemed to indicate that you thought your Hondas rode too harsh as WELL as were too loud.
Again, sorry about before.
That's true, but I was surprised to see Consumer Reports complain about it with the new CR-V. I exchanged a '98 Accord (4cyl) with significant road noise for a CR-V. I'd wanted to do it earlier but the '06 model was too noisy for me. The 2007 model is much quieter, about average for a passenger car, I think. Nope, it's not a Lexus, but neither is its price.
Temp Control Heater/AC, Lighted vanity mirrors, auto garage door opener and Power Truck lid. ...
...The Acura RDR has them and they come out of he same plant.
Since when power seat, and garage door opener are standard options?
By temp control heater/AC I assume you mean automatic climate control.
Since Hondas are modular, and RDX has those options, you can:
A) Buy RDX in the first place
I wanted a Garage door opener, so I got one from an Oddyssey. I am sure you can install automatic climate control as well.
I can't think of the last time I needed to use Vanity mirrors.
CR-V has no trunk, just a hatchback.
As far as buying an Accord or a CR-V, I would wait for the newer generation Accord before I make the decision. I like the technological bells and whistles that come with a newer generation vehicle and it is not fair to compare a car that is in its last model year (though the Accord won a few comparos with newer card).
I am now driving a 9 year old Civic with 120,000 miles and would like to replace it with either 08 CRV or 08 ACCORD.
I likes the higher seating for CRV and 4wd for winter, but it looks from outside a more woman's car, further more the gas milage may be less than an 08 EX-L (4 cylind 190 h)accord.
The new accord interior looks awesome - better than Acura TL, and have very response performace. plus - better gas milages(?) and looks a more man's car.
Your opinion??
Can you tell the real gas milages for your wife's CR-V (city/highway)?
I don't really like the interior fit/finish of the CR-V. It felt too sparse to me, not "plush" enough. I did notice the lack of features. The Accord on the other hand had a very nice, upscale feeling to it. The ride was great, and the price for an 08 was good too...but..we don't really want to give up the space, AWD, and yes, a higher seating position.
Anyone think the RDX would sort of have the best of both vehicles (except price and MPG obviously )? I haven't had a chance to test one, because there are no local dealers, so its inconvenient to try that one out.
For now, I think I'll try driving a Murano, though I think that's slightly bigger.
As far as gas milage, 4wd always gets lower.
As far as a woman's vs a man's car, I won't go there.
The other consideration is take back the RX 350 for yourself(which by the way, some people consider a woman's car).
And let her choose her new car.
By the way the woman's car comment was only made in jest and please take it that way. No offense is intended.
It's good to have these choices,
Anything with Automatic transmission is a woman's car. The people at Caddilac invented it in the late 20's and early 30's to attract women buyers who could not manage the clutch.
So, if you buy a seemingly manly vehicle, but with an automtatic transmission, you are buying a woman's car. Drive stick, be a manly man. :P
thanks for your comments. I finally gave up buying the CR-V due to the LOUND engine noise when accelarating and brought a new Acura TL base model a few day's ago. I compared the TL with the new Accord and found that the TL is much better than Accord in terms of fit/finish (also performance). I got the 08 brand new TL $2000 below invoice plus 2.9% financing for 36 months from Honda. The TL is only $3650 more than a V6 EX-L Accord (invoice, no finance from Honda for accord - extra cost, therefore the real difference between Acura TL and Accord is less than $3000).
For those of you who are thinking to buy the Accord, you should definitely look and compare with the Acura TL.
Stevecar - are you sure that your 05 TL's gas milage is better than your new CR-V? The EPA for the new TL (3.2 L) is 18/26 which is lower or equal to the CR-V.
Charles
You make a lot of sense. Good luck with the TL. Good choice.This is our 3rd TL after having a Legend for 5 years.
I average about 22 mpg with the crv - at least 80% city.
The TL is my wife's car. I drive it on long trips , where we average in the mid 20's. So I'm ot really comparing apples to apples.