Well, we have seen that the cr-v is not the exeption to the rules i had the cr-v in the dealer because it used to pull to the right so I guess that some people are having lil problems but nothing major. Greetings from sunny Miami.
do other CR-V owners feel the same way? I fould my 02 CR-V steering is heavy and tight, and I don't understand why. Do tire pressure has something to do with that. My front tires air pressure are set to 28. Handsome44, are you comparing to a 91 Honda Accord without power steering?
Hi, gang. I am driving approx. 1000 miles a week, mostly hwy, in 98 Mitsu. Galant. I am quite happy with the car but I reckon it's not designed for that kind of driving. So I consider a SUV, a small one, as I drive 98% alone and don't tow. By all hints Honda CRV looks like a best bet. From experience I am not interested in American SUV at all. There's just one problem: I am 6'4'', broad shouldered, husky fella. Will I be comfortable in CRV? Galant feels good, except that panel in the middle that aggravates my right leg really bad. I compared specs and CRV has more head and shoulder and hip room, but is shorter on leg room almost 2 inches. So, to all of you big and husky CRV owners: how does it feel? Esp. after a long drive. Is it generally good for long drives? Will appreciate.
I'm 6'5" and I love my crv. I like the straight up seating. Its great for me. I have heard that some don't like it but my last vehicle was an accord that was a great car but i felt like i was sitting down in a bucket. I could use a little more seatroom and i will have to get the seat rocking fixed but when you are tall you must make adjustments. I runs like a top!!
I need to hook up the trailer wiring harness for my 2002 CR-V. Could someone please explain where the secret trailer harness connection on the vehicle is located. I'm sure its been covered before, but I could not locate the message. Thanks in advance Raven PS: just put on 300 miles on it; and its a great vehicle.
A quick check at the Honda Ownerlink site (http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com) shows that the 30k check up is mainly inspections, although they do recommend changing the air filter and the dust/pollen filter. I know that my '99s dust/pollen filter was really dirty when I changed it at about 24k miles, and since it's what filters the air coming into the interior, it's worth changing!
Left=old, Right=new
Of course there's the whole issue of doing the services to ensure that the warranty isn't voided by Honda if you develop a problem. Even if you do the inspections yourself, make notes about what you did, date and sign it, and file it with the rest of your CR-V's paperwork...just in case.
I posted this over at hondasuv.com, but has anyone over here had any experience with the Black (or Stainless, for that matter) Side Steps made by Manik?
Their website www.manik.com lists "2002 Honda CRV Black 3" Tube Steps, Part # 481854T, MSRP $272.00" I'm about to buy them from www.truckaddons.com for $195.00 + $29.95 shipping, $224.95 total.
Well, I've heard that Indianapolis has very bad air quality, and I do know they do have a big trash burner facility in the area where the CR-V was regularly before I changed the filter.
So much for the idea that the midwest has clean air!
From today's paper: RAV4 - $750 below invoice, Freelanders starting at $19,000, XTerra - $4000 discount, Tribute - $3000 dicount/rebate, See the Outlander, see the Kia Sorrento, etc. other models.
How long can CR-V sales stay up under this onslaught of similar vehicles? There is still hardly ever more than one CR*V on a dealer's lot here, and they don't even bother to advertise them due to the demand. Anybody see any price breaks coming?
Be sure to get the updated harness from an Odyssey. Plug-in is located on the left (driver side) rear corner and runs across the bottom sill if I remember correctly. Very easy plug in, once you get the plastic trim off
How long can CR-V sales stay up under this onslaught of similar vehicles? There is still hardly ever more than one CR*V on a dealer's lot here, and they don't even bother to advertise them due to the demand. Anybody see any price breaks coming?
As long as Honda is selling every CR-V they make they have no reason to offer rebates or discounts. So to answer your last question, don't hold your breath.
Calibrated with highway mileage marks, with yahoo drive directions and with my old Nissan Quest. My new 02 CRV trip meter is about 2% faster. A 301 miles trip becomes 308. I believe the speedmeter and total mileage meter are also incorrect.
I am not sure if using slightly large tires can cure the problem.
Thank y'all for responding to my question. If CRV feels roomier than Highlander, I'll be in good shape in it. My neighbor drives a Highlander, as tall as I am but at least 50 lbs my weight plus and he's very comfy in his vehicle. So I should be fine in CRV. Honda's reliability is what I really need. WYOREB, Mitsubishi Montero sport has a lever that backs driver seat some additional 3 inches from the most backed position.It felt fantastic! The price of the vehicle did not though. Neither gas mileage nor obviuos top hevyness. Thanks everyone once again! Never have a broken car!
The steering is heavy on my 2002 CRV also and there isn't much return to center force. I guess this is a characteristic of the strut suspension which honda doesnt have much experience. I am anxious to see what a different set of tires than the duelers will do for the handling. rockycow
to use on his rural mail route (I didn't actually buy it for him, but I did help him out with the deal). It's red and in nearly perfect condition with 40,000 miles. We paid $16,200 which seems to be a fair price for an AT. Should be perfect for his mail route. He'll probably fold the passenger seat like the "bed" so he can lay his mail trays on it and keep it level. He recently had heart surgery so bending and lifting are going to be no-no's for quite a while.
Got a call from my dealer today - I have the VIN and CRV will be here in 2-3 days. Am getting 5 Speed EX - Chianti Red. Paying $800 over invoice.
Can't wait for vehicle to get here. Am planning on adding the woodgrain accents to the dash and doors as well as the cargo cover through Handaaccessories.com.
Have you verified with a portable GPS? This should be the best way to verify it. Your first clue will be the speedometer i.e. does the displayed speed matches the GPS speed reading. I noticed that they tend to over-read. Nextdrive as long a distance you can on the highway/freeway and the tripmeter should match the GPS. There might be errors if you do a lot of turns in town as the GPS might average-out between "bed crumps" giving an error, this goes away on staight line driving or resetting the bed-crumps to as often as the GPS allows.
A few years ago, I recallibrated my bike's computer with a GPS, there was about 50m errors after a few km due to lower tire pressure.
I really would not use a GPS to calibrate your speedometer or trip meter. A GPS reads as a "crow flies" not how the "rabbit runs". A GPS doesn't take into affect the hills, if you go up a little and down a little then you are going to have quite a bit of distance unaccounted for.
That 50 m error you are talking about is probably the amount of distance not accounted for, because of going up and down slopes...
IIHS does have a "Best Pick" designation, sort of a "Good+" grade. That, technically, is the highest overall rating IIHS can give. The CR-V got the "Best Pick" designation.
Yahoooo! I win the longest link award!!! Do I get a free car???
No, but you do win a portable GPS unit. All you have to do is find it. We provide only one clue ... it's at 42°18' 51.9" N ... you have to figure out the rest yourself! Congratulations! ;-)
Honda was smart providing good content for a fair price and people are voting with their wallets. That's good business.If you don't want to pay market price then there is always Toyota,Hyundai, Ford,etc...You drive and decide.Sure the CRV needs more power but to get it you will have to give up the 27 mpg on the freeway.I just went 1500 miles and did not feel I needed more power till I returned to So Cal where 80 mph is slow.I feel comfortable at 70 mph and that's the speed limit.
I had the dealer intall my fogs. It's probably the most intensive accessory install, so I figured they could earn their installation dollars. I think they are pretty nice, they really spread the light out to the sides of the car.
I'm in Maine. Looks like my best choice is a CRV-EX 5-speed. I've never bought a Honda before, or been in a situation with dealers where they're selling cars before the truck is even in Maine! I see several posts here about prices below sticker...
There are three dealers nearby, more if I don't mind driving a bit. The one I spoke with said they're going for sticker -- but isn't that the dream of every car salesman everywhere - throughout time?
Visit the dealer(s) during the week - most people car shop on their day off, which is Saturday.
Pretend you're the dealer - what would you say to convinve the customer to purchase the vehicle? And then think of ways to counter those questions.
When I was buying my Civic years ago, I haggled for $500 less than invoice. Dealer said "It's only $500." I replied "If it's only $500, why can't you let it go?"
But don't be unreasonable. After all, they do have to make profits. And with a vehicle in high demand as the CR-V, don't expect the experience to be easy.
Ayuh, I'm picking up mine from Maine Mall this afternoon ... was offered $800 off to get a 2002 ... decided to wait for a 2003.
You can probably get a couple of hundred off in a few more weeks ... but on a $23K purchase (plus a little for Angus' laptops :-), I'll hope for a little good will if something goes wrong.
At least I'm not paying anything over sticker ... plus I can have coffee at Borders while it's being serviced, etc.
Detted - A VIN that begins with SH means the vehicle was build in Swindon (UK), not Sayama (Japan). There is no evidence to suggest significant differences.
"Detted - A VIN that begins with SH means the vehicle was build in Swindon (UK), not Sayama (Japan). There is no evidence to suggest significant differences."
Both countries drive on the left, which with the opposite crown in the road explains why U.S. models tend to pull to the right :-)
I am shopping for a set of winter tires which I would like to install on steel wheels to save my '02 EX alloy wheels. The local Honda dealer has some Toyo Observes on special for about $100 Cdn per tire (about twice that for installed and balanced on 02 LX steel wheels). Does anyone have any experience with this tire? I have also heard good things about Bridgestone Blizzacks and Michelin Arctic Alpins -- any opinions out there on winter tires? Winter conditions in Ottawa are lots of snow, and plenty of ice and salt.
Personally, I hate it when the doors lock automatically. I don't know why but I guess I just don't like my car to do what I wouldn't do myself. If I'm in a bad neighborhood at night, I can easilly push the button. That's the only time I would lock them.
Silver AT EX 2003 ... can you believe it, even though it was a cash deal, I was pleasantly surprised that the dealer knocked $200 off the price and threw in a set of front mudgrards (installed!)!
We even made it up to L.L. Bean and back with no major maladies ... no pull to the right, no brake clunk, no rockin' seat ... yet ....
But the right rear door does rattle ... will try my hand first ... then the dealer.
All of a suddent the display for this message board only ( not any others at Edmunds or elsewhere) has changed on my computer. The messages now continue across the screen so I have to scroll to read them. Anyone else experiencing this, or know the cure? Thanks, Steve
Maybe it was Daveghh's long url - sometimes the page gets out of whack that way, but it usually corrects itself when you go to the next discussion or next page of posts.
I am getting ready to journey to 42°18' 51.9" N to get my free GPS unit! I haven't pin pointed exactly where that coordinate will put me, but I do know that that exact coordinate experience the path of the annular solar eclipse of 1955 on December 14th.
Oooops, sorry about the long link sfsmith, but I did win a free GPS because of it!!!
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trilliumsteve,
I have had experience with Bridgestone Blizzacks with my 1998 and 2002 CRV. They are great tires and they make a HUGE difference having them on your CRV in the winter. I live in upstate NY and Maine. The stock tires will allow you to drive through the snow thanks to the 4wd, but they don't allow much cornering ability and certainly lousy stopping ability. That is where the Blizzacks absolutely shined! I drive 22,000 to 24,000 miles a year which is 35,000 to 38,000 km a year. The tires lasted me three full winters. The soft part of the tread wore away and left me with a summer driving tire (as it is designed to do), after last winter I left them on all summer and I am still driving on them. It looks like their will be plenty of tread to use them next summer as well.
Bottom line, I would go with either the reputable Bridgestone Blizzacks or the Michelin Arctic Alpins. For this winter I got the Arctic Alpines because of the sale. I have heard they are very reputable and are pretty much the same as the Blizzacks.
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Greetings from sunny Miami.
Handsome44, are you comparing to a 91 Honda Accord without power steering?
I am driving approx. 1000 miles a week, mostly hwy, in 98 Mitsu. Galant. I am quite happy with the car but I reckon it's not designed for that kind of driving. So I consider a SUV, a small one, as I drive 98% alone and don't tow. By all hints Honda CRV looks like a best bet. From experience I am not interested in American SUV at all.
There's just one problem: I am 6'4'', broad shouldered, husky fella. Will I be comfortable in CRV? Galant feels good, except that panel in the middle that aggravates my right leg really bad. I compared specs and CRV has more head and shoulder and hip room, but is shorter on leg room almost 2 inches.
So, to all of you big and husky CRV owners: how does it feel? Esp. after a long drive. Is it generally good for long drives?
Will appreciate.
if you have big and tall friends that you drive around occasionally, they will love the back seat. very spacious.
i also looked at forester and highlander. found the crv roomier overall than the forester and passenger room comparable to the highlander.
good luck.
Thanks in advance
Raven
PS: just put on 300 miles on it; and its a great vehicle.
Anyone try it with a first generation CRV?
I was pawing through the manual and didn't see anything unique for the 30 k that was really needed in the scheduled maintenence section.
I think I will skip it all together, even if it was listed then I think it probably isn't worth the money. What would they really do anyways???
Left=old, Right=new
Of course there's the whole issue of doing the services to ensure that the warranty isn't voided by Honda if you develop a problem. Even if you do the inspections yourself, make notes about what you did, date and sign it, and file it with the rest of your CR-V's paperwork...just in case.
JM2C
Their website www.manik.com lists "2002 Honda CRV Black 3" Tube Steps, Part # 481854T, MSRP $272.00" I'm about to buy them from www.truckaddons.com for $195.00 + $29.95 shipping, $224.95 total.
Does anyone have any experience with either?
Thanx ... Bill
Steve, Host
So much for the idea that the midwest has clean air!
Say Hi to Peyton for me, will ya?
Steve, Host
How long can CR-V sales stay up under this onslaught of similar vehicles? There is still hardly ever more than one CR*V on a dealer's lot here, and they don't even bother to advertise them due to the demand. Anybody see any price breaks coming?
As long as Honda is selling every CR-V they make they have no reason to offer rebates or discounts. So to answer your last question, don't hold your breath.
I am not sure if using slightly large tires can cure the problem.
Do you think we need the Fog Light?
The dealer charges $350.
I checked the http://www.handa-accessories.com
The kit is only $238.80 (Is it worth us to do?)
We will get the Roof Rack from the web.(dealer charges $300)
Whatelse we should get?
Thanks.
WYOREB, Mitsubishi Montero sport has a lever that backs driver seat some additional 3 inches from the most backed position.It felt fantastic! The price of the vehicle did not though. Neither gas mileage nor obviuos top hevyness.
Thanks everyone once again! Never have a broken car!
rockycow
Can't wait for vehicle to get here. Am planning on adding the woodgrain accents to the dash and doors as well as the cargo cover through Handaaccessories.com.
Shoot, mine's here right now. Just arrived, late Saturday afternoon ... pick it up Monday afternoon.
'Looks like the 2003s are here :-)
Nextdrive as long a distance you can on the highway/freeway and the tripmeter should match the GPS. There might be errors if you do a lot of turns in town as the GPS might average-out between "bed crumps" giving an error, this goes away on staight line driving or resetting the bed-crumps to as often as the GPS allows.
A few years ago, I recallibrated my bike's computer with a GPS, there was about 50m errors after a few km due to lower tire pressure.
I really would not use a GPS to calibrate your speedometer or trip meter. A GPS reads as a "crow flies" not how the "rabbit runs". A GPS doesn't take into affect the hills, if you go up a little and down a little then you are going to have quite a bit of distance unaccounted for.
That 50 m error you are talking about is probably the amount of distance not accounted for, because of going up and down slopes...
I thought the 2002 CRV rated in at excellent for "offset crash" test. Could you look into that?
Thanks...
http://applications.edmunds.com/products/vc/VehicleComparison?year=2002&make=Honda&model=CR-V&trim=LX+AWD+4dr+SUV+w%2F+Side+Airbags+%282.4L+4cyl+4A%29&midyear=1&checkbox1=2002%3BFord%3BEscape%3BXLS+Choice+4WD+4dr+SUV+%283.0L+6cyl+4A%29%3B1&checkbox2=2002%3BHyundai%3BSanta+Fe%3BGLS+AWD+4dr+SUV+%282.7L+6cyl+4A%29%3B1&checkbox3=2002%3BKia%3BSportage%3B4WD+4dr+SUV+%282.0L+4cyl+4A%29%3B1&checkbox4=2002%3BMazda%3BTribute%3BDX+4WD+4dr+SUV+%282.0L+4cyl+5M%29%3B1&checkbox5=2002%3BToyota%3BRAV4%3B4WD+4dr+SUV+%282.0L+4cyl+4A%29%3B1&fullcompare=See+Full+Comparison
checking....
I think that the only US offset test results are from the Insurance Institute, and "good" is the highest rating:
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Steve, Host
"Good" is the highest rating, I guess the Excellent score in the other categories threw me off.
No, but you do win a portable GPS unit. All you have to do is find it. We provide only one clue ... it's at 42°18' 51.9" N ... you have to figure out the rest yourself! Congratulations! ;-)
tidester, host
That's good business.If you don't want to pay
market price then there is always Toyota,Hyundai,
Ford,etc...You drive and decide.Sure the CRV
needs more power but to get it you will have to give up the 27 mpg on the freeway.I just went 1500
miles and did not feel I needed more power till
I returned to So Cal where 80 mph is slow.I feel comfortable at 70 mph and that's the speed limit.
Good luck!
There are three dealers nearby, more if I don't mind driving a bit. The one I spoke with said they're going for sticker -- but isn't that the dream of every car salesman everywhere - throughout time?
Any suggested strategies that work here?
Thank you!
Pretend you're the dealer - what would you say to convinve the customer to purchase the vehicle? And then think of ways to counter those questions.
When I was buying my Civic years ago, I haggled for $500 less than invoice. Dealer said "It's only $500." I replied "If it's only $500, why can't you let it go?"
But don't be unreasonable. After all, they do have to make profits. And with a vehicle in high demand as the CR-V, don't expect the experience to be easy.
Looking for a Blue 2003 CR-V EX AT. I can only find one that VIN starts with SH.
You can probably get a couple of hundred off in a few more weeks ... but on a $23K purchase (plus a little for Angus' laptops :-), I'll hope for a little good will if something goes wrong.
At least I'm not paying anything over sticker ... plus I can have coffee at Borders while it's being serviced, etc.
:-)
Both countries drive on the left, which with the opposite crown in the road explains why U.S. models tend to pull to the right :-)
We will let the dealer to make money on this.
My car is in today and we can pick it up tomorrow.
Personally, I hate it when the doors lock automatically. I don't know why but I guess I just don't like my car to do what I wouldn't do myself. If I'm in a bad neighborhood at night, I can easilly push the button. That's the only time I would lock them.
We even made it up to L.L. Bean and back with no major maladies ... no pull to the right, no brake clunk, no rockin' seat ... yet ....
But the right rear door does rattle ... will try my hand first ... then the dealer.
Thanks,
Steve
Steve, Host
I am getting ready to journey to 42°18' 51.9" N to get my free GPS unit! I haven't pin pointed exactly where that coordinate will put me, but I do know that that exact coordinate experience the path of the annular solar eclipse of 1955 on December 14th.
Oooops, sorry about the long link sfsmith, but I did win a free GPS because of it!!!
______
trilliumsteve,
I have had experience with Bridgestone Blizzacks with my 1998 and 2002 CRV. They are great tires and they make a HUGE difference having them on your CRV in the winter. I live in upstate NY and Maine. The stock tires will allow you to drive through the snow thanks to the 4wd, but they don't allow much cornering ability and certainly lousy stopping ability. That is where the Blizzacks absolutely shined! I drive 22,000 to 24,000 miles a year which is 35,000 to 38,000 km a year. The tires lasted me three full winters. The soft part of the tread wore away and left me with a summer driving tire (as it is designed to do), after last winter I left them on all summer and I am still driving on them. It looks like their will be plenty of tread to use them next summer as well.
Bottom line, I would go with either the reputable Bridgestone Blizzacks or the Michelin Arctic Alpins. For this winter I got the Arctic Alpines because of the sale. I have heard they are very reputable and are pretty much the same as the Blizzacks.
Steve, Host
Looks like I should have trilliumsteve or soccermum pick up the GPS for me, its off the coast of Labrador!!!!