2001 - 2006 Honda CR-Vs

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  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Geenee: try ImageStation.com to host photos. It's useful for sharing family photos with relatives, too.

    -juice
  • tntitantntitan Member Posts: 306
    Make sure your tailgate window is shut. My wife had the same problem and had opened the window accidentally while trying to open the gas cap latch.
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Plenty of pixs, but only one of the seating, and a lousy one at that!!!

    Bob

    http://motioncars.com/autobuzz/articles19/2002_honda_crv.html
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    5 humans, 5 puppies? :-)

    They don't stretch the wheelbase for that model, so even 7 seats would be tight.

    -juice
  • varmintvarmint Member Posts: 6,326
    That's a riot. Thanks Bob. I wouldn't want to be riding in the back of that, especially after having first hand experience with the much larger Pilot (that was tight enough).
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    is available only in FWD. RT4WD is not offered. They also mention a lower floor. I bet this is due to the FWD-only layout.

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Hmm, if so, I wonder if they increased the payload, or changed the suspension around. Maybe higher rate springs to handle the load.

    The type of car you can stuff 10 people into is often loaded to the max with payload.

    Hmm, the mind is wandering - imagine if they put those higher rate springs in the CR-V Open Air, to sell as the SE. :-)

    -juice
  • h1vch1vc Member Posts: 295
    http://www.hondaphil.com/crv_specs.asp?c=5#Interior
  • varmintvarmint Member Posts: 6,326
    Bob - No, I think they were comparing the height of the floor with the previous model, not the US version of the '02

    "The rear floor has been lowered by 120 mm from the previous model to allow easier loading and unloading."

    The "02 CR-V's floor is something like 4 inches lower than the '97-'01 model's.
  • letsrockletsrock Member Posts: 74
    I didn't find the previous generation V that tough to get in and out of. I also didn't feel the '02's seating position was THAT much lower. I mean, a 4 inch difference is quite a bit (as it is with all things :))
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    The floor is lower, but the seats are at about the same height, right?

    It's good - the liftover is much easier on your back, for things like bagged top soil or mulch.

    -juice
  • varmintvarmint Member Posts: 6,326
    Letsrock - Juice is correct. We are only talking about the height of the cargo floor. The height of the seats hasn't changed significantly.
  • fasteddie9fasteddie9 Member Posts: 63
    Does anyone use it in their CR-V engine after the break in period? I have not seen any posts on this. Which brand is prefered? TIA
  • letsrockletsrock Member Posts: 74
    Ahh...so they didn't actually lower the floor in the passesger compartment.
  • surfactantsurfactant Member Posts: 36
    I have a new 2002 CRV, Is synthetic motor oil worth the added expense?? At what time should you start using it and how long between changes???
    My car has about 1000miles on it. Mark
  • cricketkisscricketkiss Member Posts: 3
    I had a lojack installed on my 2002 CRV in January. It cost $499. The dealer gave me a discount of $100. They came to my house to installed it and were gone in about 20 minutes.
  • tronsr1tronsr1 Member Posts: 149
    If you go to the TOWN HALL "Aftermarket and Accessory" topic...there is a whole discussion on Synthetic Oils and I am certain someone will answer your question... as there appears to be quite a few well informed experts on synthetic oils in that topic.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    The Synthetic motor oil discussion (and the dead dino ones) lives over in M&R. Enjoy!

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  • tronsr1tronsr1 Member Posts: 149
    Yes, I meant to direct him to Maintenance and Repair and not Aftermarket and Accessories. SORRY.
  • zopszops Member Posts: 49
    Bought my eternal blue Ex/auto in early Jan. for 22740 including security alarm and front muds.
    Are they still gong at MSRP.
    Acuar MDX and Odyseey have been going for MSRP for years and new Pilot should as well. Will Pilot drive away CRV customers and thus reduce CRV prices.?????????
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Hi Tronsr1 - no apology necessary, there have been oil topics in A&A but they tend to die off. I used to follow the Synthetic one and the "slippery subject" one over in M&R - lots of interesting stuff there (fwiw, I like the dead dino stuff myself ).

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  • muckyduckmuckyduck Member Posts: 219
    thanks
  • fasteddie9fasteddie9 Member Posts: 63
    I think I will use it. My dealer said it is used, but it costs more. Approx 22 vs 44 bucks. Dino oil is changed every 5k, synthetic every 10k...therefore costs the same over time.
  • muckyduckmuckyduck Member Posts: 219
    My VIN number is higher than what was supposed to be the cutoff of this problem, yet my driver's seat is starting to rock a little. It is not a lot right now but it is noticeable. Does anyone have any further info on this?

    The armrests are indeed tied to the angle of the seat - at first I thought the driver's armrest was slanted down more but it is totally dependent upon the angle of the seat. I usually like my seat pretty much straight to support my back better, but with the armrest angled down, it makes it uncomfortable to use. Does anyone know if the armrest can be made to be independent of the seat angle? I noticed even the Kia Sedona (Edmund's review)has a ratched armrest allowing it to be positioned independent of the seat angle. Why doesn't Honda make one like that?
  • varmintvarmint Member Posts: 6,326
    Muckyduck - Here are few explanations for you.

    BTW = By the way
    IIRC = If I recall correctly
    FWIW = For what it's worth
    OTOH = On the other hand
    ROTFLMAO = Rolling on the floor, laughing my bum off

    and my personal favorite:

    ITYWTMIYBMAD = I'll tell you what this means, if you buy me a drink

    As for the armrest/seat angle... Take it apart, see how the mechanism works. Determine if you can jam something in there to stop it from lowering too far.

    Fasteddie, you might want to check this with a mechanic, but... Even though the synthetic may last 10K before breaking down, you may still want to change filters every 4 or 5K. It can be done without losing the synthetic fluid.
  • muckyduckmuckyduck Member Posts: 219
    YCTAHTWBYCMAPLP - you can take a horse to water but you can't make a pig look pretty
    or shorthand version
    P(u)LP fiction
  • letsrockletsrock Member Posts: 74
    ROTFLMAF. I don't see a B :)
  • tomsrtomsr Member Posts: 325
    I thought all wheel drive would eliminate this
    effect,but this morning the road was a little wet
    and I floored it from a stop to merge and it
    pulled to one side then the wheels squealed a little. I used to have a Subaru OB and it did not do this but it had a lot less power.It is a lot
    better than the Acura I traded in.That thing
    would spin it's front wheels like crazy in the
    least bit of rain when taking off.No gripes
    though.My CRV is a joy to drive in a suburban
    environment.
  • letsrockletsrock Member Posts: 74
    The reason for what you experienced is the delay for the RT4WD to kick in.

    And actually, I don't know if a really powerful AWD vehicle would be completely devoid of torque steer. Is AWD a cure-all for torque steer?
  • dairymaiddairymaid Member Posts: 6
    I've just had this computer a few months, so I hope my etiquette is correct. I have been car shopping for the last few weeks and have been reading your posts (am at #494). So much good info. I've owned 5 Honda Civics with no problems. Now I purchased an 02 CR-V EX Automatic for $19400. How does that sound? It will be here in a week or so. I'm sure I'll love it!
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Welcome aboard - you did great for a new computer user and proud owner of a new CR-V!

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  • h1vch1vc Member Posts: 295
    EX for 19400!?!? Whats the catch, where?!?!
  • rockycowrockycow Member Posts: 114
    I posted this on another site but thought 2002 CRV owners would be interested> Just a warning for those thinking about purchasing a bug guard. JJ Products was mentioned another CRV site, so I purchased a guard from them. Alas, the list of items enclosed did not show the two clips that attach to the guard one above each headlight. The instructions mentions putting tape where the clips go - sure confused me for a while. My suggestion is to buy elsewhere. I have emailed them and hope to find out what gives. Going on a long trip in a few days a little irritated about the gaff. I guess there is a possibility that I am mechanically challenged. But, I noted that Fred S. posted about the two clips, and there are cut outs with holes in the bug guard for clips so I believe it is their omission. So now I have a red hood with a bunch of 3M bumper guards on it with no bug guard. Ugh
  • rockycowrockycow Member Posts: 114
    When I first saw one of your posts regarding torque steer it surprised me because my brother in laws 2002 CRV didnt seem to have torque steer. However, my new CRV definitely has torque steer, more that I would like as a matter of fact. The only difference in the two vehicles other than color is he got the Goodrich tires and I got the Bridgestone duelers. But I can't see how tires would affect torque steer.
    rockycow
  • njbobnjbob Member Posts: 12
    Since this is my first AWD SUV, the torque steer issue is one I'm learning to deal with. Part of the problem is a regular FWD car will just spin on wet road if you start out to fast. You then get off the gas and gradually accelerate so you never really see much torque steer. Even on dry roads, a FWD will partially spin in a hard turn if you give it a lot of gas. With AWD you don't tend to get off the gas as much since you know the AWD will kick in and launch you, now the front tires start to bite and you start getting some torque steer. Again on a dry road during a power turn, if the front tires slip, the rear is going to kick in. You have to realize when your rear tires get power, some is taken away from the fronts, this may help it to grip again, thus you get a power surge as the front wheels grab again. I find that the torque steer can be from either side, you just have to be prepared for it. As far as why one brand of tire torques more than the other probably has to do with wet/dry grip abilities.
  • dairymaiddairymaid Member Posts: 6
    Sorry, not an EX, an LX. Does that make more sense?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Muckyduck, afaik Varmint listed all the most popular acronyms used around here :-)




    (afaik = as far as I know)

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  • varmintvarmint Member Posts: 6,326
    Dairymaid - Is that with or without side airbags? Either way, it sounds like a pretty reasonable price.
  • dairymaiddairymaid Member Posts: 6
    I sent a message--what happened to it? I'm new at this, you know. I'll try again later. Is there a delay in posting it?
  • h1vch1vc Member Posts: 295
    Alot more sense. Sure wish it was the price of an EX though. Thanks.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    You message should get posted immediately. I did notice a glitch last night that kicked me off Town Hall for a while - maybe it got you too?

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  • dairymaiddairymaid Member Posts: 6
    Ok, let's try this again. I bought a 2002 CR-V LX, w/o side-air bags, automatic, in blue for $19400. I was looking over the Edmunds site in early April and I hit that key that requests a quote from three local dealerships. Back it came. After speaking to the "Internet Coordinator", I went in to see the "Sales Specialist". I took my former-carsalesman son to defend me, but had no hassles. (I had had problems with this dealership years ago.) I had shopped around and, of course, had the Edmunds advantage. The big debate was 5-speed or automatic. I have only owned stick, but I would have had to wait quite a while for delivery and my son felt I needed the auto due to my advancing age (kids!). From what I've read in past posts automatics far outsell standards, so that was my final choice. I'm sure it will be fine. Who knows--I might like not shifting. So now I'm waiting for the automatic, hopefully, not long. This week I'm told. Thanks for all the info. This buying experience were pretty well.
  • acor2acor2 Member Posts: 16
    1.Dairymaid: a good price for even an LX

    ~$ 1000 under MSRP


    2. Article in todays NY Times:entitled

    "Honda defies market as earnings surge:

    ....British factories this year will produce 50,000 CR-V sport utility vehicles for export to North America."


    http://partners.nytimes.com/2002/04/27/business/worldbusiness/27HOND.html

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    While you cannot rewrite history, you have 30 minutes to make any changes or fixes after you post a message. Just click on the Edit button that follows your message after you post it.

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  • acor2acor2 Member Posts: 16
    "w/o airbags", do you mean: w/o Antilock brake
    system (ABS)?
    You don't say if your CR-V was 2WD or 4WD....
    That would make a big price difference.

    PS can relate to your son's suggestion about
    Auto vs Manual. A manual gets old with a lot
    of city driving! and age!
  • dairymaiddairymaid Member Posts: 6
    I don't think you can get ABS on the LX. Also my new CR-V is a 4WD w/o side-air bags. I think it was a good deal. It has what I need to drive myself 20 miles to work in WI weather, maintain the safety of a two-year old grandson ( 4 doors to get him in and out, car seat anchors), and carry my bike around to area bike paths.
  • letsrockletsrock Member Posts: 74
    I think the "glitch" is shiftright - he's been keen at kicking people off TH lately. But shhhhh, don't say I said it. He's kinda sensitive about that :)
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I follow the infamous "Sludge" board and have "kicked" many users from the Toyota Sienna discussion over there. I think Shifty has exercised much more restraint that I would have been able to. He's been a paragon of patient hosting.

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  • daveghhdaveghh Member Posts: 495
    Anyone else notice that the 02 CRV never really had that "new" car smell? My 98 had it for a good year before it disapeared.

    I don't necessarily care for the new car smell, but I definitely niticed it wasn't there.
  • geenee87geenee87 Member Posts: 30
    MY CR-V definately has that new car smell. I hope it doesn't go away. I don't know why yours doesn't.
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