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My only concern is that the new design cuts off a few inches of usable height in the cargo area.
The dealership was closed, so we couldn't test drive it, but my wife said, "That's my new car!"
Actually, it's a big reason I haven't bought into the PILOT.
Some manufacturers "get it"--Ford, Volvo, some Land Rover models, for instance. In fact, many of their models even have bumper cladding--which the CRV has always had, and which ALSO simply makes sense. I am disappointed to see HONDA buy into these mono-chromatic color, van-like SUV trends. If they're not really going to make SUV's, then just put AWD in the Odyssey and be done with it.
Now THAT makes sense!
The car changing directions, thus the occupants being placed in and out of direct sunlight will give the ILLUSION that the inside temp is not holding true.
On a given day the sun shinning into the driver side window may cause the driver to be uncomfortably warm, while the passenger is fine, and visa versa!
If both occupants are comfy with the sun overhead or behind the car, they may "overheat" if they change direction and the sun is coming in the front windshield, even though the actual temp inside the car did not change.
The same would be true just walking around outside. On a summer day there can be a big difference in the comfort level of being in the sun or in the shade even though the temperature is constant.
About the only way this could be overcome would be to "READ" the surface temp of the occupants and have "Split" Heat/AC units deal with the individual occupants.
Kip
For instance the FJCruiser states 18-22 MPG and that thing is a tank, the Rav4 24-30, Highlander 22-27, element 21-25
All 3 Toyotas I have owned basically get the high end of their MPG estimate reguardless of the type of travel I do.
Just hoping Honda comes up with some better numbers
I haven't seen the new CRV in person. But I agree the pictures make it look butt ugly.
I
I can relate... on trips I average 33 MPG in my 1996 Accord; not bad for a car with 167,000 miles and an EPA estimate of 23/31. That's 2 MPG higher than the EPA says I should get.
In my 2006 Accord, the EPA estimates I should get 24/34 MPG. I generally get 39 MPG on most trips with A/C on and an average speed of 75 MPH. That's 5 MPG above estimates. In my normal mixed route, I get 30 MPG regularly, sometimes 28 MPG, sometimes 31 MPG, but 30 MPG pretty regularly.
Don't let one person's economy put you off... Everyone has different driving styles, different ideas of what "city" driving is, etc...
I drive very conservatively (rarely revving above 3,000 RPM unless necessary for safe merging).
Our 06 CRV 4WD is getting 24/28 Burbs and Highway.
Our 06 Civic is getting 34/43.
Both are sticks, which are rated lower than the automatics.
Somethin is wrong with the car.
M
I wish Honda CR-V should add new exterior colors of Clover Green Pearl, Tangerine Metallic, Premium White Pearl, Formal Black, White Diamond Pearl or different colors next year in 2008 CR-V model. What colors do you like? Hopefully they should redesign on front and rear platforms possible in 2008 CR-V model (no waiting please).
EXTERIOR:
Before
Before
Before
Before
Door Visors
Front Splash Guards
Fog Light Kit
Hood Proctector
Tailgate Spoiler
Moonroof Visor
Body Colored Side Moldings
Chrome Exhaust
Chrome Side Steps; or Black Side Steps; or Running Boards
Trailer Hitch; Hitch Harness; Hitch Ball
Roof Rack
These Honda 17" SBC Alloy wheels feature a special process that looks like chrome but won’t tarnish like real chrome. Rugged, 5-Spoke design. Exclusively designed to be used with the factory TPMS system.
Wheel Locks
INTERIOR:
Interior Trim Kit (Accent the personality of the CR-V through stylish design. 9 trim pieces are included. For leather and non-leather models).
Anyway, improvements:
1. Doors somewhat heavier. Feels like a "real car" now.
2. Ride also heavier. Again, feels more like a "real car".
3. No more hanging tire (although it really didn't bother me). Again, more like a "real car".
4. Two-level "heated seats". Hopefully you'll actually be able to feel heat on "high"...as opposed to the old CR-V's one temperature "puff of heat" that was worthless.
5. Auto lock doors. Great for my absent minded teenage daughter.
6. Headlights appear brighter, but not quite halogen level.
7. Feels peppier, although it's the same economical engine. (Maybe the peppiness is just psychological)
1. What's the deal with the maintenance thingie? The book does NOT list a service schedule. In the real world, however, how often should the oil be changed? I am assuming that the max would be 10,000 miles/1 year as per the old CR-V (same engine).
2. Does this maintanence thingie actually sample the oil, or is it just a clock that measures 1 year or 10,000 miles? Or is it just a clock that has some OTHER schedule?
3. What's the deal with XM radio? I've used it before and don't find it worth my money, but I see that it's already hooked up/turned on in the CR-V. I am sure that at some point it will go away if I don't do something to subscribe. How and when do they cut me off?
Does removing the antenna leave a small threaded rod poking up? If so, I would be tempted to get a black plastic screw cap (or stainless steel acorn nut) from the hardware store to cover it up. That would be my only concern if the reception is otherwise unaffected.
Anyway, I got silver with black interior. My friend has a 9 year old Nissan Pathfinder (silver) that has only been washed 4 times and is not garaged. Convinced me that silver is the best color if you plan to keep it a long time and don't want to worry about it. This vehicle will probably become my teenage daughter's in 3-4 years when she is a junior/senior in college.
Does the CR-V do this?
The reason I suggested a cap is to keep the threads clean on the mount -- I don't normally worry about stuff like this, but have seen antenna threads get gunked up, making a simple job of reattching the antenna into a pain in the butt. I would put a dab of grease on the threads and slide the cap over. Most likely the CR-V shipped that way, so you might even be able to snag a cap from a new one that hasn't been prepped. Or just get one for a few cents at the hardware store. The last thing you want is to find that the antenna doesn't easily thread back on by hand when you need to reinstall it!
My question is should these plugs be removed? Water drains more freely from the open drain holes than ones with plugs. Were they put in just for shipment? They come out very easily. Any knowledge of the purpose of these plugs would be appreciated.
One can also see BMW, Lexus and Acura (of course). I guess it depends on one's perspective.
Interestingly, the horn is slightly less annoying than the horn in my 2005 CR-V and is even more benign when it sounds as a signal that the car locks (more benign than the loud "geese" honk of the 2005)
XM was free for three months on my Accord. Imagine that's still the standard. If you click XM after three months you just hear commercials for XM (merits of having the service). Then they flood you with mailings to renew (with strong discounts).
The one thing you won't find there ia a maintenance schedule.
For what it's worth, I have learned to do the maintenance by the book but not to do more. The vehicles last just as long, run just as well and get the same resale as those that are babied.
Its a quirk of mine, but its nice to know if you walk away from a car and remember you didn't lock it, that you wouldn't need to have to go back and see the lights flashing to verify its locked.
Joe
My dealer where I purchased my 07 CRV said he cannot get me a hard copy maintenance schedule.
Thank you!
This will serve you much better than the minder on the 07 CR-V, and don't forget to reset the minder after you do the maintenance because you will never have an accurate record of the maintenance that is needed.
This is also true if you do the maintenance to early, it seems that this system will be a real pain to use.
If I cut the antenna and fark it up, how much will a replacement cost? Can't be too much (or can it)?
M
Even 2007 CR-V EX is only $300 more than 2006 CR-V EX, while offering more features, and refinement of course.