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Steve, Host
Thanks!
No way in hell is smoke coming out of the exhaust after the engine is turned off normal. Wait for another CRV to be available. There's something wrong with that specific CRV you test drove. Not worth the potential risk!
If you're going to buy it, tell the salesman to throw in a free extended warrantee.
<edit> - Someone want to step in and break the tie between Matt479 and me?
Steve, Host
Greetings from sunny Miami.
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Steve, Host
http://biz.yahoo.com/djus/030109/1736000768_1.html
I'm hoping it will be a rebadged CR-V Open-Air that was on display at last year's Geneva show, but the clues from the Honda VP quoted in the article would seem to indicate something different
I was wondering about the roof rack. Has anyone installed this option themselves? Is it simple to install? It looks like everything is already pre-drilled. I've been checking on-line and it appears I can save $75-$100 by not going through my dealer. I'd appreciate some advice on whether to spend the extra bucks and have the dealer do it or try and do it myself. Please keep in mind, I am a novice! Thanks...
If you were to sell a 98 and acquire a 2003 you would not only have a much moe powerful and responsive vehicle, you'd have something with quite a bit more value than a 98 CR-V with expensive aftermarket parts...
Just as there are few aftermarket parts for CR-Vs, their value falls SHARPLY. This is differnt than the market for Civic parts. If you wanted to sell a "modded" Civic you could probably get a fair amount back, and used Civic parts are popular as well. With CR-V parts you pay a premium when new, and VERY FEW folks want used CR-V parts or modified CR-Vs...
An additional note, our CRV had 5 miles on it when we bought it and NO odors/smoke, etc. I'd stay away from that one, regardless of what they tell you!
I figured I'd wait until end of model year (When is that anyway?) before buying. But, does this make sense? Will it actually save me money to wait?
Thanks...
Good luck : )
-juice
I have previously mentioned a while ago about the noise in my 2002 CR-V, coming from the rear driver's side.
I have suspected that the body has somehow been weakened and thus, causing these creaks and groans as weight shifts towards that side.
Hopefully, I took my car to the dealer and explained to them everything. They simply tightened the suspension bolts/screws but to no avail.
I have read in motortrend that their long-term Altima had noises coming from that area also, but the window caused it. I tried opening the windows while driving but yet the same thing occurs.
To this day, I wonder what the noise is coming from and why. Anyone else notice this on theirs?
Has anyone else here from the US bought a CR-V in Canada? Are there other costs (like import duties) or other complications? Would I be able to have the CR-V serviced in a US dealership, should I move elsewhere? Would I lose on the trade-in? If anyone has any experiences they could share, I'd be grateful!
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Steve, Host
Maybe NAFTA will open the gates one day.
Steve, Host
Again, just curious.
fjb
Any suggestions?
And we won't even mention the cool radio antenna.
She won't consider the Tribute even though the incentives are very good right now due to the rep that Ford has made for itself the last 3-4 years.
She liked the RAV-4 but its waaay smaller inside and doesn't seem like it will be as nice of a highway cruiser as the CR-V.
Are there any special financing rates on new CR-V's? The local dealer, from whom I've bought 2 other Hondas in the recent past, seems pretty stubborn on getting MSRP for one so I may have to travel a bit to an urban area (St Louis) to get a deal. Anyone get close to $22,000 for an EX?
Also, used to be an area that you could enter information about the deal you got so that it could be used in the TMV calculation. Where is this located at now? Thanks
I used to ant to remove my spare tire on the back, but as of recent I think I like having the tire on the back like it is. To me, it looks more sporty.
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Steve, Host
miles I had it changed again but the technician said there was no oil in the engine.So either he is wrong,adequate oil was not put in at 10000,or
the engine is burning oil. Anybody heard of oil
burning in the new 2.4 engine?
My guess is the tech was WRONG -- after all if you had NO oil you'd at least get an oil pressure idiot light lit (unless that bulb is blown as well) you do watch the idiot lights glow at start-up, don't ya?
As for those creaks and groans, try lubing the various rubber bushings. If they're dry, the metal squeeks through. I'm talking about front and rear sway bars, there should be at least 4 rubber bushings holding those in place. Use some spray lithium grease to keep those quiet.
Beware of groans, I'd inspect the axle boots and CV joints. Our 626 had that and it turned out to be the wheel bearing, and the repair was quite expensive.
The Fullmark looks cool. Subtract that mirror on the hood, and that could be Acura's upscale model. Add features from the Open Air, and voila.
-juice
Does that seem right? Thanks for your help.