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Talk about blind spots with the new rear side windows.
I was looking forward to replacing my '02, but, I'll keep it going until the next new redesign or look at something different.
People are funny. They want safety and extreme rollover protection but they complain about blind spots!
You can't tow anything at all.
You cannot haul as much inside the car.
Driving in the snow becomes nearly impossible.
Emergency handling goes out the window.
Personally, I don't feel comfortable heading 3 hours north to the family vacation spot without a good spare.
The "fish tub" under the cargo floor added approximately 3 cu.ft. of cargo space. Of course, it was fairly shallow and round. Not the most useful shape. But it did provide a place for wet and dirty items.
I didn't find the blind spots all that bad, but I didn't drive it either. Keep in mind, the spot that is blind is the upper half of the driver's field of vision. Most of the time, when using that window, you'd be looking for automobiles in your blind spot. Well, those are relatively low to the ground. There aren't many obstacles that hover four feet above the ground.
As has been proven time and time again in this market, "better than average handling" is not a high priority to the vast majority of buyers in this market. As long as the handling isn't poor, people buy these vehicles. While there's absolutely nothing wrong with Honda improving the handling of this model, I don't see it earning them a significant number of sales. It's probably like having a standard picnic table in the back... nice, but not really necessary.
There is a downside to an under-floor spare of course -- when you need to get at the tire when the back of the vehicle is packed up with gear. Same issue on the Ridgeline but potentially worse if you have serious cargo. I believe the Ridgeline has a mounting point for the tire up in the bed if desired.
My assumption is that it cannot. The under-floor space on all prior CR-Vs (and the Element) have never been quite deep enough for a full-size tire. Since the beginning, Honda has offered CR-V's to other markets with the spare stashed under the picnic table. However, those were always donuts.
I can understand people wanting the spare off the back door for styling reasons, but that is the location which is the most functional.
No, it is under the cargo floor, and not included in the EPA numbers. Neither are the other cubby holes in the Gen 2 CR-V.
Lets see, about 30 inches around by about 12 inches deep (sloping, so this won't be completely accurate), that is 133 or so cubic inches under the Gen 2 floorboard. Quite useful space for those "extra items".
But don't look for it on the Gen 3
talks about an LX convenience package that added alloy wheels and rear cargo cover to the LX making it an EX without the moonroof. No where can I find how much that is or if such a thing exists. Neither Edmunds or Honda list it as an option or accessory.
Anyone have any thoughts?
It also says it comes with 5-speed manual, but a 5-speed auto is available, and the price is $26,000...
Is this just an outdated page, because it even shows a picture of the 2007 model. It's confusing!
Here is the site:link title
What's up with that?
The vast majority of people don't care and that includes me.
I guess the older people remember the days when flat tires were a common thing?
I'm trying to remember when I last had a flat tire and I can't.
But, it wouldn't have mattered if it was a donut or a full-size spare...
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That was before I got the CR-V. In suburbia, I've had fewer problems. Even so, I had 4-5 flats over the seven years that I owned the V. Each time, I was thankful that I could fix it, drive away, and then get the tire fixed when I had time. The need became a priority, but not an emergency.
One of the first things I did when I traded up to an MDX was replace the donut with a real tire.
I did recently check my donut in my 1996 Accord, it was low on air. I need to check and see if it held the air I put in or if it went flat again (it's been a month). If it went flat again, looks like I need to buy a new one.
First and last flat was in 1950.
My wife got a flat that shredded her tire. She also had a full sizer, in fact I had swapped it out! I was very thankful that I did, too.
While I'm a bit miffed that Subaru is using donuts all around now, and I agree that it's industry standard and most people won't care, I am glad that a full-size spare at least fits in the well of both the Forester and the Legacy.
Donuts are for cops, not cars.
Ducks and runs...
-juice
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The donut limits you to 50mph, and even then isn't there a distance limit?
Any how, I wouldn't consider it "safe" to drive on Rt. 50 at 50 mph, the recommended max speed for a donut.
Keep in mind the car was fully loaded with all our stuff, and both kids. Maybe if it were just me I wouldn't care.
-juice
Seriously.. you could probably drive a week on it...
I'll take a donut any day, compared to runflats...
This doesn't mean I wouldn't rather have a full-size spare.. I would... And, if they can cram a 225/45-17 on an 8" alloy wheel below the trunk floor on an '03 325i (with no hump), then surely they can find the room on a vehicle with as much interior space as a CR-V...
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Yeah, yeah, I know. Murphy's Law tells me you probably had one exactly on that bridge...
It's a few miles long, 3 or 4 I think. It intimidates enough people that the state police actually have escorts that will drive your car across the bridge. The mother of one of my daughter's friends uses the service. Wild.
-juice
In my neighborhood, late summer and fall is home improvement season. Lots of contractors trucks. One thing I've noticed on my jogging route is the poundage of screws, nails and assorted sharp bits in neighborhood streets. I'm surprised there aren't more flats.
P.S. My last flat occured right across the intersection from a Goodyear store.
P.P.S. Someone mentioned that he'd gotten so good with roadside repairs he didn't think he needed a spare. I could be mistaken, but I don't think the Mini Cooper has a spare. Run flats are an option, though people tend to dislike the stiffness and road noise from what I read.
I finally understand why everyone is talking about the donut spare versus full size. The tires on the CRV were HUGE! I couldn't imagine driving 10 minutes to get a new tire on a donut. It reminded me of a 05 Rav4 in over all exterior size. Sitting in the drivers seat I felt like I was in a car versus a truck - which is what they were going for I suppose. Over all pretty nice package.
Is there a specific magnetic bar thing that is sold for picking up nails and screws? Where would I buy something like that? Our house is new construction with a gravel driveway and we've had three flats since we moved in six months ago!
This site has some examples, but I've seen cheap ones for around $15.
My last flat occured right across the intersection from a Goodyear store.
Gee, you don't suppose they are seeding the intersection to you? Nah... :P
Had the chance to sit in and basically look over the 07 CR-V (a silver EX-L) last week, and was impressed. The dash presentation and other interior appointments were, to me, smartly simple with the exception of the silver grab-handles on the door that appeared scratch-prone.
Back in the cargo area, I lifted the floor panel and saw what looked like a full spare (huge!). Maybe the EX-L doesn't have the donut ?
Looking at the spec sheet, all safety features like EBD, VSA and ABS are standard across all models, including a tire pressure monitor system. Nice.
I guess the lack of auto-climate control and power seats are potential deal-breakers for some folks, especially those used to the set-and-forget HVAC systems. Otherwise, the package is quite compelling.
My .02 thus far...
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/2006-10-06-cr-v_x.htm
I get the impression he is aware of many of the shortcomings we have discussed here, including some desirable features/options that are missing, but still rates the overall driving experience very highly.
Also looked at the RDX at the nearby Acura dealer.
The RDX's luxury theme is obvious in its appointments and overall presentation. But being roughly $10k and 400 lbs more than the CR-V, the smart money is evidently in the CR-V. Over time, the CR-V will probably have more character too; RDX's style is pretty generic.
don't work that way (unless, perhaps, if you live in San Diego or somewhere that the temp is relatively constant).
I guess CC systems have come a long way. That said, its sense of "clean air" still can't match my wife's sensitivity to 1 ppm of diesel smoke. Her Accord's CC system is therefore on override, with "recirculate air" more often on not off.
We took a test drive yesterday, and it was fine, but no wow factor.
His article is titled "Revamped CR-V has wow factor"
Really disappointed in the new CRV. The price is high, it's kinda ugly, and it's smaller then the previous one.
It's a shame I don't like any of the new smaller SUV's that are offered by anyone. I don't like the new RAV4's either.