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CR-V IX
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And here are some pics of my Dynamat installation.
interior panel removed.
plastic removed.
Dynamat installed.
Now I have a question about keyless entry. Does anybody know 2002 model already had receiver installed or not? I heard all 2001 CR-V installed receiver and just need programming when got transmiter. The handa-accessories.com shows 2002 model need install receiver ourselves , is that correct?
Thanks!
We need something small enough for the wife to handle, big enough to carry our 2 75lb+ dogs. We want all the usual stuff, reliablility, convenience, price, quality, safety etc.
I've already done some research at the car sites and am looking for real world experiences now.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
What sort of real life experiences are you looking for? Road trips, off-roading, hauling cargo, snow storms, gas mileage, maintenance...? Most of the folks out there own the first gen CR-Vs, so stories about the new ones have yet to be written.
We drove the Forrester first and were not impressed. I felt the braking was slow and my wife hated the 5 speed. Thought the gearshift was jippy; very small H pattern and loose feeling. I was particularly dissapointed in the outdated look of the interior: the window switches on the door are vintage 80's design (you have to pull up on the switch). The car just seemed like something from 15 years ago - it didn't look "newly" designed, as most do.
In contrast the 2002 CR-V is a VERY "newly-designed" looking. Functional, yet stylish controls. Tons of room! The 5-speed is peppy enough that I don't feel threatened (or ashamed) in driving it. Haven not driven the Automatic.
The only noticable thing lacking is backlighting on the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel. I'm very surprised they left this out, as it is too dark at night to see which button is which. If used enough, memorization will overcome this problem.
We bought an EX after calling and looking around at the various Honda dealers in our area. It pays to shop: some wanted MSRP, some even wanted hundreds (or in one case thousands) OVER MSRP! I refuse to pay over MSRP. We did well and came in at $450 under MSRP.
Another consideration is that stupid "dealer processing fee". Talk about money for nothing ! Some were as high as $300! Ours was only $25. Again, phone them and ask, before you waste your time!
I think it's going to be a good vehicle; time will tell.
Ace
Ace: thanks for the info on your EX. Now that Christmas is over I'll be getting serious about test drives and pricing. What part of the country are you in?
Others have written about the open wheelwells and possibe visibility problem-right rear and the head rests, on the 2002 crv. Any opinion on that? I know you drove the 5 speed, I'm hoping the auto will have more zip than the 2001 we did drive. Why the EX over the LX?
Can I ask what the actual price was for your EX?
Thanks, any info and updates you can supply would be great.
Rick
To address the things you've listed...
The visibility out the back of the new models isn't as good as the original CR-V, but it's still adequate. The center headrest would be a problem, but this is easily removed and can be stowed in any number of places. The well under the picnic table and pouches behind the front seats come are likely spots. I dunno where you can stow it in the Forester as there are no pouches or room under the cargo floor. I'm sure someone else could tell you, though.
I don't know if you read it, but Honda responded to concerns about the openings in the wheel wells. The response was to a letter concerning the Civic, which also has the same openings. They stated that the openings actually kept the engine compartment cleaner. They didn't say how and we are skeptical (better airflow, maybe?). No problems were found during their cold or dry weather testing. No one has reported any problems with either the Civic or the CR-V. It looks like much ado about nothing.
I drive a '99 with the 5 speed. Acceleration in the '02 with the automatic was slightly better, but not enough to write home about. However, when compared to the '99-'01 automatic, the new one is much better off the line and at speed. Shifts are smooth. There was no gear hunting. I had two tests drives and made sure to take some hills.
When I was shopping back in '98 and '99, I thought that the Forester had good acceleration and good handling. I liked a lot about it, but rejected it based on the cramped back seat, the poor seat materials, the ugly look, and the low seating. I also felt there was less elbow room, but that may be because I'm over 6'1". Which brings me to legroom and that was fine.
Some of my gripes have been changed since then. There are lots of new features available, the body colored bumpers and new grill improved the look, and the cloth seats have been changed. Technically, there is less cargo space (dropped 2 cu.ft. due to equipment incorporated into the roof), but that's certainly no biggie. They also removed the ability to adjust the seat backs in the rear seats. I've been told that this was to meet some future safety regulations, but, quite frankly, I think that's a load of horse pucky. I've never seen these new regs and I know quite a bit about safety standards. It also doesn't make sense since every other manufacturer is still using them. (This reminds me that I should ask the guys who gave me that info.) Certainly the midlife improvements were worth the minor setbacks. I don't want to make too big a deal about them and give you the wrong impression.
Anyway, that's my story. Hope it helps. If you want to hear more about the things I've done with my CR-V, post questions.
However, to be honest, we currently own an Ody and a Civic..so it might just come down to LX or EX...but we intend to be impartial! Really!
Thanks in advance.
B
There are only two color choices for the interior of the CR-V. One has grey cloth and charcoal plastics. The other uses beige cloth and tan/brown plastics.
If you have some time, we would really appreciate Town Hall members writing a review of their current auto, or a favorite make/model. It takes approximately a week for your review to appear on that make/model.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
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Unfortunately, we don't have any long term experience with rust patterns on the CR-V. No one has had an '02 morel long enough for us to tell if the side cladding is going to be a rust problem. Generally, most modern cars do not have significant problems with rust.
I will say this. We've seen a few reports describing cladding that was not installed correctly. Make sure whoever does it, does it right.
accord hatchback and an Acura Legend Now I have a V, I love it it is so much fun to drive. Honda makes a good vehicle and they last.
As for price, it really depends on the condition. The addition of an aftermarket sunroof will also drive up the price a bit. At this time, I think it's a bit too late to worry about whether or not you got a good deal. Just enjoy it!
The only roll-over measure we have is conducted by the NHTSA. They predict a vehicle's propensity for roll-over using a mathematical model. Unfortunately, this "test" does not take into account important things like suspension tuning. But it's the only data we have.
That said, the CR-V scores a 3 star rating. This is not so good compared with most cars (1 and 2 stars), but better than many other SUVs (4 and 5 stars). Most other vehicles in the CR-V's class score 3 stars.
Thanks again for the reply..
Large passenger cars are the most resistant to rollover; if this a large concern for you then this is the class of vehicle to look at. For SUVs the most rollover-resistant vehicles were the Aztek and MDX with four stars each. You can review these ratings yourself at http://www.nhtsa.gov.
Your best protection against rollovers (or any other accidents) is to buckle up and drive safely.
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Thanks Steve
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I am the owner of a 97 CRV in Alabama with 104K miles and will be moving to California in a couple of weeks. Can anyone out there tell me what to expect in the way of the SMOG checks in CA? Will I need any additional equipment to meet standards? Costs for checkups?
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Duck25
owner of a new Chianti Red EX V with MT. Love it so far! The negotiations were a challenge but is is done. It is operating very well in the PA snow this week. Have insight on to breaking it in? Am I supposed to keep it under a certain rpm for a time? need education here. Thanks!
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p.s. Congrats on your new ride.
5 speed '99 EX
24-25 MPG if I try really hard to keep my highway speed down.
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28/29 mpg highway
2-3 mpg less during the winter.
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and no 'rabbit starts' :-).
27/29 mpg.
24-26 MPG: Highway
24-25 in highway driving 70 mph or above
25-27 in highway driving below 70 mph
...so this is another example where TIME IS MONEY.