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For those of us who are Honda fans in general, check out this link:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2001-02-07-best-deals.htm
Given how few models Honda sells here in the states, the fact that they won 8 categories is pretty good.
On topic note: The CR-V rates top of its class (SUVs under $27K).
I'm not so much concerned with looks as functionality.
I really liked my CRV before the accident. It is (was) comfortable, agile, and just plain fun to drive. I will be leasing another CRV as soon as the insurance company settles the claim!
Thanks!
And HHLS - bought the blue! and it handles great in snow, sleet and rain.
By the way, just got a quote for a 2001 CRV 2wd-LX at $17,777 plus destination, tax, and fees. What do you think?
It never hurts to walk away from a dealer. When I was shopping for my wife's TL, we walked away from a fair deal. The salesman was telling us that we could make this offer because he had the car in stock, but the deal only worked if we signed that day. Nope. Went back 2 weeks later and got an offer $200 less from the same guy.
1. Its a Honda (not a rebadged Isuzu)
2. Back seat space to me was better in the cr-v (even though the passport it was a-little bigger a vehicle)
3. Ride was better on the cr-v
4. Gas millage was poor on the passport
5. Have heard of some problems with them
6. Power is fine in the cr-v. (granted passport has a bigger engine).
7. This might sound weird but, the tire on the back of the cr-v is lower so it made reward visibility better.
Basically I considered the whole honda line when buying this vehicle. Since July 20th 2000. I have put over 20K miles on it and not one single problem with the vehicle. Only routine stuff.
I live in the cleveland ohio area and if you don't mind a little bit of a drive call
Jim Kvanska
Sunnyside Honda
Middleburg Hts. Ohio
440-243-5577
(Easy to get to right off 71)
Tell him Jack Egan sent you.
I shopped almost every honda dealership in the area and was VERY VERY impressed with the level of service. It was the most pleasurable dealer experiance that I had ever had. AS Ive told people I've shopped the rest and head straight for the best
any questions e-mail me at Jegan98@aol.com
Thanks
Jack Egan
BTW I do not work for or related to anyone at sunnyside. Just extremely happy with my dealership experiance and my car. (This guy can also sell you a audi,porsche, saturn and toyota and think that they also own a dealership in michigan that sells acura). Awile back a women came down from sandusky to buy a cr-v and had 2 dealerships on her list and sunnyside was the first and the last.
good luck!
The most sensible rumors point toward a version of the Accord 2.3L 4 banger, similar size, and similar styling.
pchaples - $23k sounds high to me too.
1)I have the basic system for the EX model and wonder what others have done to upgrade. I'd like to get a cassette deck, too--but am not sure what to look for in terms of speakers for this particular vehicle. Suggestions?
2)I'd like to find a "console box" type thing to put on the floor between the seats. Tried something from the AAA store and it didn't fit. Tried K-Mart, one auto store and Target--nothing. Suggestions?
3)I had an '86 Civic Wagon (most awesome car EVER--same insides as the CRV, but 38-40 MPG!!! Then a '96 Civic sedan (great Honda quality, but my dogs didn't like the "sedan" part...)which got 34 MPG. All 5-speeds. Now the CRV is getting in the middle 20's for mileage (less than 1800 miles so far). What kind of mileage are the rest of you with manual transmissions getting?
Like the CRV (my dogs do too), but sure can't understand why Honda (with the exception of the Insight) is going downward with MPG on their cars. Comments??
Sure appreciated all the help here when I was researching what car to get. Got a good deal at Motorcars Honda in Cleveland Heights, Ohio--Robin Williams (glad to support a saleswoman in the business)
Also, Pamo? davidjim's price was for a Manual, so you still have best price' honors!
Cagney1 - Try asking about stereo upgrades at www.hondasuv.com. In addition to the standard audiophyles who have done their own thing, we recently added an installer to our membership.
Two factors that have a significant affect on MPG are weight and drag. The CR-V isn't particularly portly by the standards of the min-ute class, but it probably outweighs the Civics by a few hundred pounds. Also it's tall stance and bulky wagon design give it a farily poor drag co.
To answer your question, my mpg has been just over 25. I drive a '99 5 speed and have been recording almost two years. Mine is slightly higher than average though (cuz I drive like a little old lady). Most folks range within the EPA estimates.
Don't get me wrong, I like the Model X, too. But I don't think Honda's bean counters will consider it profitable.
Your experience with CRV should be similar if not better (are springs and shocks better than civic's?).