2007 Honda CR-V

kipk

Whats not true?
What are you talking about?
I think you are replying to the wrong post! :sick:

Kip

kyfdx

Its funny... Pat Bedard did a whole column one time in Car & Driver about how asinine that feature was on a Civic.. Evidently, he was unlocking the car from a balcony, then leaving the keys behind (gym shorts, no pockets), while he carried something heavy to the car. Of course by the time he got there, the car had re-locked itself.

Now, anyone who is even slightly OCD knows that if the car didn't have that feature, you'd never be able to get farther than 50 feet away without going back to check..

I read the whole column thinking: "How did this get past your editors? Didn't anyone speak up to expound on why the feature was designed that way?"

Anyway... carry on..

crvme3

Funny but yet so true, our '00 Civic (LX) does not have this feature & now I find myself doing exactly that..... "Dam did I lock the car?"

stever

I have to admit having trouble following this thread. Both my car's fobs either lock or unlock the doors. None of this two minute drill stuff. :shades:

ateixeira

Consumer Reports got better mileage with their RAV4 vs. the CR-V, so C&D is just one data point and you cannot simply conclude the CR-V is more fuel efficient. Car & Driver tested a V6, by the way, so your comparison isn't even fair at all.

In fact, CR's V6 matched the CR-V 4 banger, and their 4 banger RAV4 was quicker and more efficient than their Honda.

Toyota does *not* recommend premium fuel, I thought so too and we had a long debate in the RAV4 threads, but I was wrong. They looked it up in the manual and it says 87 octane.

That is a myth that seems to persist.

kyfdx

After you lock your car... unlock it with the fob, but don't open the door..

The car will re-lock itself in a short period of time...

stevedebi

"After you lock your car... unlock it with the fob, but don't open the door..

The car will re-lock itself in a short period of time..."

My 2003 CR-V had this feature, but I think it was 30 seconds long, not two minutes.

stever

In the words of service writers and mechanics everywhere, I can't reproduce that behavior on my older Subaru. :P

joecarnut

Me thinks you're correct!

kipk

He might have been attempting to reply to your post! As it was "Bolded" at the top of mine!

I shouldn't have replied to him so "gruffly" !

My apologies.

Kip

vcarreras

Beside the possibility of the A-VTEC or diesel (2009?), has anyone heard of any changes for the 08 model? New exterior colors (I'd like to see a White Pearl), electic seats? When will they arrive, October?

blackexv6

You will never see white pearl on a Honda. That color is reserved for Acura line.

Also, Honda usually doesn't make any changes until the 3rd or 4th year after intro of the re-design.

thegraduate

This is true, and when they DO make changes earlier than that (which is occasionally) it usually just to add a feature or make a small tweak to design. For example:

2003 Accord was all new. 2004 Accord offered XM radio on EX-V6. 2005 Accord changed blinkers from amber to red.

2005 Odyssey was all new. 2006 Odyssey added DRLs. 2007 Odyssey added telescoping steering wheel.

You may see some tweaks, but I bet AVTEC is left for only Accord until the mid-model change in the CR-V.

varmint

Correct. In past CR-V models, we've seen things like window switches given little glow lights, the addition of a coat hook above the rear doors, making the shelf in the center console wider, and other minor tweaks. The major stuff happens with the MMC, which will be the 2010 model year.

gpk

That will be the perfect time for me because my lease is done in 2010 on my 06 civic. lucky me. :shades: I am really excited about having the diesel option on the CRV, otherwise I would have to look at the escape hybrid.

carolinagirl48

I have a 2007 CR-V (4cylinder) EX-L, that I bought in December. I have never got the mileage that I am suppose to. I average 22-26 mpg, and that is driving it conservatively. I love my vehicle but am disappointed in the mileage it gets.

varmint

Is this a 2wd or a 4wd model? If it's a 4wd, I think you're doing just fine.

EPA estimates are only an approximation and, frankly, tend to run too high for most vehicles. That is why the EPA will be revising the process sometime in the near future.

ateixeira

Yep, we'll see more realistic EPA mpg numbers on the Monroneys starting with the 2008 models.

Just as an example, at the New York auto show they had some 08s. The Legacy 2.5i, for instance, was rated for 22/30 with an auto transmission last year, now it's only 20/27 mpg.

I don't recall exactly where the CR-V is rated now, but figure it will lose at least 2mpg on each test, city and highway.

Edmunds had a long-term Tribute and while it was a V6, mileage was in the mid teens! :surprise:

snoopy21

i just read this in the 2007 consumer reports. they said the four things that most affect fuel economy are:

1. minimize driving with a cold engine
2. driving smoothly (frequent bursts of acceleration and braking reduced a camry's mpg by 2-3mpg)
3. reducing unnecessary drag (a car-top carrier reduced a camry's mpg by 6mpg!)
4. slowing down (in their tests, a camry got 30mpg at 75mph, 35mpg at 65mph, and 40mpg at 55mpg...aerodynamic drag increases exponentially on the highway the faster you drive). this was exactly my case with my CR-V (see my post earlier)

when people say they drive conservatively, it really depends on perspective. i know people who drive fast, accelerate quickly, brake late and who would still consider themselves to be "conservative". i, for one, know that i'm not conservative, per se, but i'm not somewhat mindful and am happy with what i'm getting.

crvme3

carolinagirl48 I have the exact same car as you ('07 EX-L) also bought in December. you are right in line with me. I get 20-22 in city (depending on traffic) & 25-27 on the highway (driving 65-75 mph). One 200 mile road trip using cruise control exclusively and never went over 70mph... I got 29.8mpg

kipk

You might have gotten 31+mpg if running 5 mph slower.

crvme3

Yes I am sure you are right... unfortunately even at 70mph there is a limit as to how much one can take from the tail gaters,lite flashers, horn honkers & the one finger hand wavers...

dmathew347

Is it better to rotate and balance tires every 5,000 miles (i think that's the CRV manual recommendation) or should i just do it every time i get an oil change.

I am contemplating whether to let the dealer do it at the 5,000 mile service time. They're definitely not cheap. Oil change service and tire rotation/balance comes to about $50. I think WalMart charges about 23.00 for both services. Plus WalMart has a lifetime rotation/balance service plan available. What do you people do ?

blufz1

I buy my replacement tires at discount tire so I get free lifetime balance,rotation,and air. I would let the dealer do the oil changes. Find a convenient, inexpensive alternative for rotation. Consider doing 7500 rotations till you can get it 4 free. Then every 5,000. Hope this helps.

thegraduate

I don't get my tires balanced unless they are, well, out of balance (shimmying at speed on the highway). I get the tires rotated every 6,000 miles, however.
Just my $.02

dkrizan

I see very little mention of 07 CRV wind noise in this forum, but I have it on my 07 EXL to the point that it is very irritating. The dealer says it is normal, but this is my fourth Honda and my first experience with wind noise. Any one else have this problem?

kipk

Is this your first CR-V?

Where does the wind noise seem to be coming from?

Kip

crvme3

Check out... "2007 CRV rear window noise" section of this discussion.

tidester

Here's the link: 2007 CR-V Rear Window Noise

tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

dkrizan

This is my second CRV. My first was an 02 which had no wind noise. To clarify, this is front window noise which starts at about 40 mph with windows closed, not rear window.

marig0107

hey, don't tell about my driving habits...tee hee!

I know what you mean. Seems like more and more these days you are driving more defensively on the highways. I thought maybe it was just me, being a city driver and all. Yep, I do accelerate when that light changes to green, I do not break every 5 seconds, yep, all those describe me

Even with that, I think the gas mileage has been good and I am well pleased with my new little car! I am actually driving now just to take a nice drive out and about and enjoy it. That hasn't happened in about a decade!

crvme3

"that hasn't happened in a decade"

Good for you! all things considered including all the hazards/drivers on the road these days... CRV's sure are a fun little car to just tool around in. Happy motoring!!!

varmint

Google it. Might save you some time vs reading all the various threads.

Essentially, what's happening with a single open window is similar to what happens when someone "plays" a half-empty beer bottle by blowing across the opening.

marig0107

thanx so much! You are right, it's been an awesome ride. I am getting used to having a little more rear blind spot. Just crane my neck out there more and I am good to go....all the usual road rage is back in me, so I know I am really feeling this car! rofl!

I am so LOVING this car! Darn good fun! I think it even makes me look good! :shades:

crvme3

"I am so loving this car! Darn good fun! I think it even makes me look good!"

All said and done... At the end of the day thats all that matters!

kipk

"I am so loving this car! Darn good fun! I think it even makes me look good!"

Will it help to get rid of some of these wrinkles?

Kip

marig0107

That is true.....looking good is all that ever counts....rofl....

and of course wrinkles go away when you open up that sunroof and a window or two and drive. That breeze stretches any wrinkles I may have all the way to the rear of the car :surprise: Looks like a face lift!

crvme3

Alright you guys, now I am giggleing so much I can't type... ENOUGH!!

pktaske

I bought an LX 4/WD and the only thing I really miss is the window tinting. Although it adds a nice cosmetic touch, I would have liked it even more for privacy issues as I haul a lot of musical equipment around on the weekends.

Anyone have any success with after-market tinting on their LX's? Mine is black and I was thinking of going with a Limo (dark) shade.

varmint

Window tint is pretty good these days. Just make sure the installer uses a brand name tint with a warranty. I don't recall how the rear window is set up in the 2007 models, but also make sure the installer can work over the rear defogger wiring if that looks like it might be a problem.

ateixeira

There is a tint thread, I believe.

If you're in the DC area, we've had 2 vehicles done at New Again in Silver Spring, MD.

I paid $170 for 7 windows on my Forester, but that was 8 years ago. They used SolarGard and it has not faded.

pktaske

One other thing I liked about the high end EX we test drove was the Burlwood trim. There are a bunch of aftermarket kits for this. I have a black interior...not sure that faux-wood is a great match but maybe so. Any experience/comments on what the final result looks like?

snoopy21

the wood trim is still not standard on the EX; it is still an accessory item. i was very surprised to learn that those trim kits (even the OEM honda ones) are attached on top of the existing trim with double-stick tape: http://www.handaaccessories.com/crv/07trim.pdf that would make me wonder if it sticks up inordinately (although it looks fine in the photos).

snoopy21

i was rear-ended this morning. my previously perfect '07 EX-L! judging by the sound and the force, i was totally expecting to see the rear end crumpled up. but, nope! when i got out, i was pleasantly surprised to see that the damage was limited only to the bumper, which was only kind of smashed in. the camaro that hit me, though, took the brunt of it...his hood and front bumper were pretty crumpled. the driver looked at his car, looked at mine, then looked back at his and said, "i can't believe it! your car looks hardly damaged at all and lookit mine!"

question: after the hit, my engine died. it started right up again when i went to move it off the roadway and it drives fine now but, is it normal for the engine to turn off after a hit? i had my foot on the brake and was at a dead stop when it occurred.

serranot

Some cars have a fuel pump cut-off that kills the pump to prevent raw fuel from spilling all over in the event of a severe accident. The Honda may have such a system. It may also reset by itself. In a Ford, one must push a button in the trunk area.

You should have the car looked at. My guess is that the bumper will need to be replaced even if it looks okay. There are things under there that permanently deform and will need to be replaced.

Regards,
Tom

marig0107

oh no Snoopy! That is my worst nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so sorry

I am so happy that your car sustained little damage, mostly cosmetic, but I know what an inconvenience this will be for you to get the time to do all the runaround :mad:

But on the plus side, it's over, that fear

ateixeira

That stinks, but at least you're OK.

When you get an estimate for the repairs mention the fuel cutoff issue you had, just in case it comes up later.

varmint

Sadness. Not the kind of news we like to hear ('cept the part about you being okay.)

I got rear-ended twice in my 99 CR-V. Both times, the body received zero damage, but the offending car (my wife's in one instance... long story) got pretty beat up. With the worst of the two incidents, it was my muffler that was damaged.

Anyway, most vehicles (cars, vans, and some crossovers) have bumpers up front that are relatively low to the ground. In the back, the bumper tends to be higher. When the nose of a car hits the back of a CR-V (or most any other car) it rides downward and under the bumper. (We are not so luck when struck by a bus, full-size truck, or other work vehicles.)

This is one reason why I am critical of the way some folks interpret the IIHS bumper bash results. The IIHS uses poles and walls, which are not shaped anything like the nose of a vehicle.

ateixeira

IIHS calls it a "low speed" test. I think it's 5mph or less.

I don't think a situation where brake dive is a major factor - that would be pretty significant speeds - is what they're trying to test. IIHS is looking at parking lot speed fender benders, not applicable to this accident at all.

It will be nice to see rear-end safety tests in the future. Right now they really only test the headrests for whiplash prevention.

Any how, I don't think we should discredit the IIHS' test results. They're simply measuring something different.

stevecar

We had some postings back in March. Has anyone installed the Hidden Hitch or Draw Tite on the 2007 CRV and how does it look?