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2007 Honda CR-V News and Views
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For the price difference, look into the EX-L with the heated leather seats and heated mirrors, etc.
Moonroof
Wheels
Rear Tinted Glass
Audio System and Center Stack
Otherwise the differences are minor, imo. The upholstery is the same. The center stack has a small storage shelf to replace some controls that come with the upgraded audio system.
I ended up passing on the LX, but it was a close call. Rear tinted glass wouldn't be difficult to add. I paid a lot extra for the center console and leather seats. The rest are some convenience/appearance items that don't add to the car's basic function.
The alternative is buy the EX-L, with the leather seats, and have it worth more, at least the amount you paid for the leather more, when you go to sell it.
In previous models there was a difference in fabric (it was more in the design) between the LX and EX. I don't have a brochure yet so I don't know about this model.
Oops! My mistake. There is a difference. I took delivery of an EX-L today. When shopping the models, I missed the difference in fabric pattern between the LX and EX. Is there a quality difference? None was apparent. But then, obviously, I wasn't looking too closely. Sorry for the misinformation.
Yours are cloth :confuse:
I really liked what I observed. Much roomier than anticipated. Headroom and legroom in front and back - very good. The Storage are in back was much larger than anticipated.
Took a while to get the seat and tilt/telescope wheel in position. And that is a question. Those features need to be a power option. It would make the car. I don't need a RDX.
I am very happy with the car. I went in looking for an Accord but the new CR-V caught my eye. It looks great and runs even better. The acceleration is fantastic but remember, I'm used to driving an Accord and an Odyssey. The audio is outstanding. I love XM and the XM sounds great with the six speaker system. The controls are easy to use and are easily within reach.
The only negatives thus far are minor: the right arm rest feels like it should go out another half a foot. The center console, an upgrade for this model, is odd. The only place that the CD cases can go is also where the "aux" jack is (to connect an I-Pod) and where you can charge a cell phone. As a result, it's tough get the CD cases out when the inputs are being used.
I think that's it for the negs. It's very roomy in the back and "trunk." Everything works great and I'm a very happy owner of a 2007 CR-V.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/17/honda-new-hybrid-new-diesel-engine-and-2-new-- plants-in-n-a/
Quality covers have a lining the is guranteed not to slip or wear the actual cloth seats.
In a collision, that headrest, so positioned, might save you a broken neck.
A 2005 accord headrest fits and is about 1 inch narrower than the CRV headrest. The one I tried was cloth and much softer that the Leather, making the seat more comfortable for my neck. Will this accord headrest give up any safty issues and will the graphite black fron the accord match up with the indigo black on my CRV
thanks
Jim
If it were me, I would try switching them on the dealers lot, and see. If it fits, order one.
The alternative is to not make such a quick judgement, and live with it for a month or two first. Amazing how little things sometime don't seem as important after a while.....just takes some getting used to.
"Acknowledging the role that seat and head restraint design plays in reducing whiplash, (NHTSA) has created a new regulation that will require front-seat head restraints to sit closer to the back of the head and be centered vertically behind it. The regulation goes into effect on all passenger vehicles that are manufactured from September 1, 2008, onward. (NHTSA) estimates that whiplash injuries will drop by 17,000 when all new vehicles meet the requirement."
New Head Restraints Can Help Prevent Whiplash
If you get a car with active head restraints, the gap between your head and the head rest will automatically close in a crash, so those head rests may not be as close to your head while you are cruising around. (safercar.gov)
Maybe Honda will now build a Hybrid --- Gas engine tied to a diesel engine. Good idea. With a setup like that, two engines, we may get a CRV with enough power to cruise at highways speeds (65 mph to 75 mph) with two adults, two childer AND two bags of groceries!
Hmmmm, 2 engines, 2 adults, 2 kids, 2 bags of groceries ---
we could name it the Honda "Twoler" Then we could all go "twoling" in our Hondas.
That said, does anyone know if CR-V with diesel in European market is being sold with AWD? At this time, however, Honda is offering CRV diesel with only 6-speed manual transmissiom (no automatic).
The 2.4 doesn't have enough power to get OVER a hill, let alone pass a anything at the same time!
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M
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Thanks!
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