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I'm trying to talk my wife into a portable one, because then it would work in all 3 of our cars. The Garmin c320/330/340 have an internal battery so you can even use it cordlessly for 4-8 hours. That's useful because you could take it inside to pre-program all the routes you might be taking that day.
-juice
If you already have a laptop, then it is a very viable alternative. And you don't have to worry about thieves taking it, you take the laptop with you as you leave the vehicle.
Jeez! Who wears the pants in YOUR house? Who brings home the bacon?
Only kidding, only kidding! I can't imagine using a laptop as it would be very cumbersome. But my portable Garmin sits on the dashboard, as touchscreen plus a remote and is just great. Better than the built-in one in my Lexus LS430, really.
In a good year she earns more than I do. Right now she's just working part-time though.
Laptop - good idea, but again I'd need the co-pilot to help out and that nixes that idea, as she's usually asleep. Works for a couple of college buddies that keep each other awake, though.
-juice
Ah, the new model rumor mill!
One of the Civic's competitors, the Mazda 3, ALREADY has Nav as an option.
I see that it does, but it adds $3,000 to the base price of the trim levels it's available on. The nav system itself is only $1,750 but there are required packages that you need in order to add the nav system.
As to a nav system option on the CR-V from Honda I'm not holding my breath.
Ah, the new model rumor mill!
Spy photos have apparently confirmed the nav on the Civic...see for yourself...we should find out for sure from Honda soon...to be honest, wouldn't surprise me if Civic has it...
One of the Civic's competitors, the Mazda 3, ALREADY has Nav as an option.
I see that it does, but it adds $3,000 to the base price of the trim levels it's available on. The nav system itself is only $1,750 but there are required packages that you need in order to add the nav system.
Let's compare the Accord with the Civic. A fully loaded Accord will run you roughly 7-8K more than a fully loaded Civic...I personally would consider saving my money and getting the Civic with the Nav (as opposed to the Accord with the Nav) AND saving on gas to boot!
There's nothing "luxurious" about nav; it's still a newer technology but it is spreading very quickly...GPS is a very hot technology...Best Buy offers 25 products under the category "Portable GPS/Navigation"...talk to anyone that has one, especially the Accord or latest Acura models, and they'll probably tell you they'll never buy a new car without one...even my father who can't set the VCR clock absolutely loves his on his Accord (bought one after he saw mine), and now my mom, who also can't set the VCR clock, is jealous and she wants one!!!
Look at what's happening with satellite radio--starting to move "down" to the lower models, and yes, even lowly CR-V's have satellite radio as an option...why use a satellite for radio and not for directions?
It wil be used for towing the new Shadow Cruiser lighweight RV.
Here are the trailer specs:
AXLE WEIGHT 1,530 lb.
HITCH WEIGHT 150 lb.
DRY WEIGHT 1,680 lb.
GVWR 3,150 lb.
CARGO CAPACITY 1,470 lb.
I've been told that the CRV can only accommodate the Class I hitch. Is this true?
Please help....Thank you.
Leon............SLAucoinhotmail.com
Keep that in mind because Class II/II receivers are more common and they are 2".
NAV - at least Mazda offers it, on both the 3 and 5. I give them credit for being pioneers in the compact segment.
We looked at some portables yesterday and might end up buying a Garmin c330. They're so easy to use and go from car to car, plus the battery means you can program addresses in the comfort of your home.
-juice
Adjust the rake of the seat bottom to take the presure from the tail bone and you should be fine, unless you are one of those really obese 250 lbs and up people. Then you would probably need special seats anyway.
That said, the CR-V is rated to tow 1,500 lbs. While a class II hitch can be installed, it does not magically increase the amount of weight you can pull and safely stop. So a class I hitch is all that's needed.
It wil be used for towing the new Shadow Cruiser lighweight RV.
Here are the trailer specs:
DRY WEIGHT 1,680 lb.
GVWR 3,150 lb.
CARGO CAPACITY 1,470 lb.
There are a couple of companies that make Class II receivers that will fit on a CR-V. Curt and UHaul are two that come to mind. A Class II hitch is rated for a heavier trailer than a Class I. However, it doesn't matter what Class of hitch you put on the CR-V. It's still only rated for a 1,000 lb trailer (without trailer brakes) regardless of whether you have a Class I or Class II hitch.
Honda US only lists trailer weights for trailers without trailer brakes. Honda UK lists weights for trailers with and without brakes. The UK weight for a trailer with brakes it double the unbraked trailer weight. Using those guidelines, your 1997 CR-V could tow a 2,000 lb trailer if it had trailer brakes. The tongue weight is only 100 lbs whether or not the trailer has brakes.
My concern is with the weight specs you list. The tongue weight is too heavy, and the dry (empty) weight is already close to the maximum your CR-V should tow, even with trailer brakes.
If you really must buy that trailer you need a bigger tow vehicle.
JM2C
It's not often I get to correct the Varmint!
He said he has a 1997 CR-V. They are only rated for 1,000 lbs of unbraked trailer weight. With the 2002 CR-V (larger engine and 4 wheel disc brakes) the rating was increased to 1,500 lbs (unbraked).
As a matter of a fact, I do most my road tripping in a Windstar and its comfy seats are still delightful after 5 or 11 hours.They only have 2 adjustments, too.
Thanks for the advice and thanks to freddd, also.
Actually, I noticed that when you mentioned the tongue weight. 150 lbs would be withing the spec for a 2nd gen, but the gen 1 CR-V is rated for 110 lbs.
You want orthopedic? Closest I can think of is a Volvo V50 AWD. The swedes have magical elves making their seats, it seems.
-juice
I drove the Vue yesterday and my impression was that its seats were "nice" and incrementally/probably better than the CRV and definitely better than a Jeep Liberty. The Volvo is not on our list because "she who reviews all decisions" does not want anything that looks like a wagon...or an Element. Well, it's her money, too, so fine.
When considering the Vue or Liberty, better take a look at the Edmunds forums on those vehicles for reliability. I shopped the Vue and am glad I bought the CR-V.
I am over 250lbs, and have driven the CR-V for 11 hour trips, plus light off roading (rough dirt roads). I have no problem with the seats. I find, due to my long legs, that I feel best when the seat is all the way up and all the way back, plus tilted to a comfortable position.
You might also note that it is possible to be over 250 lbs and not "really obese".
The only description I got of the CRV's performance was one professional writer who said the CRV got "weak in the knees" off of pavement. That is some lame writing. What does it mean? That the CRV has steering problems? I doubt it. I think the writer is saying that the CRV does not perform like a Jeep Liberty in the most difficult terrain, but I never expected that (!). But to tell the truth I really don't know what to expect. How would you describe its performance on beat up unpaved roads, then?
The road noise is blown out of proportion in my opinion. I have a '96 Accord and the CRV is less noisy than it but if you're really into quiet rides this may not be your vehicle.
It has Bridgestone tires on it and (knock on wood) no dreaded PTTR.
Also, I picked up the all season floor mats, front splash guards (standard on my '96 Accord but an option on the CRV... go figure), door visors and the OEM roof rack (which, IMHO, makes the CRV look much cooler.)
One thing to note that I didn't like was the fact that under the hood there were signs of the beginnings of saltwater corrosion which I'm assuming happened during the boat ride from England or the unloading during a storm at the dock but either way make sure if you buy a new CRV you check under the hood and give it a good once over with something like WD-40 to ensure it doesn't rot under your nose.
PS- I bought the extended warranty... 7 years or 100k miles seemed like a good idea since I didn't want to be screwed paying for a new AC compressor in 3 years or anything else.
Thanks for reading my ramblings and good luck on your future CRV purchases!
-juice
The CR-V is not "weak" by any standards, in my opinion. It has about 8" ground clearance. I'm not sure about protecting the gas tank and differential, and the CR-V now has 16" tires; mine are 15".
I also drove a bunch of consecutive hours before the injury and didn't have any problem with seat/back comfort, so that was great. I had a Focus rental car once that killed me on a long trip.
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There is a duscissuon on "the other board" and apparantley the tail lights can be swapped, but only UK to UK and Japan to Japan as they use different harnesses and light bulbs.
I think the consensus on the head lights is that the outer shape is different and will neccesitate hood, fender and bumper replacement.
That was the first-year model, and had a little less power than later years plus came only in automatic.
At that mileage it's all about the service and care it received throughout its life. Ask to see receipts and records, and look closely at the general condition. In fact I'd have a mechanic look it over and do a compression test to make sure it's sealing well.
-juice
One question: I've noticed that when I go over a speed bump or something similiar I hear a pronounced "squeak" from the front of the car. Is this normal? Has anyone else heard this noise on a new CR-V? Thanks!
Either way I live outside of Buffalo, NY and since our winters are oh so wonderful I think the splash guards (since roads tend to be covered with a lovely slush/saltwater sludge) should be standard equipment in this region!
I can't wait to see how the CRV handles the snow and ice this winter.
I'll let you know.
Lube them with lithium grease. You can even buy some spray stuff.
Use lithium grease, and not anything petroleum-based, because lithium will not corrode rubber/plastics.
-juice
Have a mechanic do a compression test on the cylinders to make sure they are sealing well. Look for no more than 10% variance between the cylinders.
-juice
You better wear jeans and a long sleeve shirt before hopping into that bad boy in the heat of summer !!!!!
Jopopsy
This is one reason I would never buy leather again. I had 2001 CR-V SE, and the PLEATHER gets really hot in the summer and really cold int he winter. Honda resolved the cold part with seat warmers, but it is still going to be hot. I had the front windows tinted and put a shade on the dash to minimize the heat absorbtion, but it was still hot for shorts, or thin shirt.
-juice
-juice
Only the perforated portion is leather. There are two perforated pieces in the center of the seat cushion and the seat back. The rest is vinyl.
I think leather on the seating surfaces only is pretty industry standard, perhaps Honda cheated a little here but I don't think that's a big deal.
-juice
It's at a Toyota dealer and there is no Honda dealer in town to take it to for a pre-purchase inspection. The CARFAX report comes up clean with only one owner. Based on the mileage on the CARFAX report it appears that the vehicle has been on the lot since December 2004. The fact that it's been sitting there for 8 months kind of scares me. When I test drove it everything seemed fine except for the clunking/whining noise in the rear end when making sharp turns. I assume a fluid replacement would take care of that. Unfortunately there are no maintenance records with the vehicle, so I don't know the history. If I buy it, I'm taking it to a Honda dealer and having them do the 60K inspection (I figure I can knock some more off of the asking price for that).
I plan on taking it to a local mechanic for the pre-purchase inspection. What areas should I have him/her focus on? Any words of wisdom are appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave
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In any event, I'm a gal who is interested in purchasing a 2005 CR-V SE. I read that Honda had changed the 4WD system from the 2004 version which at times issued a "clunk" when the 4WD engaged. Is the 2005 revision much better?? Is it better or worse than the RAV-4 4WD??
Thanks,
In any event, I'm a gal who is interested in purchasing a 2005 CR-V SE. I read that Honda had changed the 4WD system from the 2004 version which at times issued a "clunk" when the 4WD engaged. Is the 2005 revision much better?? Is it better or worse than the RAV-4 4WD??
Thanks,
CR-V has AWD while RAV-4 is 4WD I believe.