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I think my '89 Accord DX and '94 Legend GS have this "side visor extender." You can move the visor from blocking the top of the windshield to the position that blocks the top of the side window.
The Legend GS has the auto-lock feature. All the doors lock when the car is in gear.
My 74 Maverick didn't have a switch like the CR-V it had an ugly chrome knob that activated the headlights, turned on the dome light and dimmed the dash lights.
Personally, I like having the switch on the dome, that way my wife can turn it on to take care of our baby (or anything else she wants to do) without getting me involved. I also like the fact that you can completely turn off the dome light so when I'm vacuuming it out it doesn't have to stay on.
I don't have a problem with the armrests. Maybe you could make a bolster for it? Padding-fabric-padding attached with velcro? If you're gonna have the V for awhile it may be worth it.
No thanks on the auto locks. I find them to be an annoyance in my Grandmother's Crown Vic.
Visor extender would be nice.
Carpet is lacking. I'd really, really, really like a dead-pedal. I don't mind the mats. Actually, I think they're quite nice, the way they snap together and stay in place.
We average 24 mpg in our V.
The Element offers a larger armrest as an option. It also includes a small storage space inside. Several CR-V owners have installed these in their rigs. I believe someone found that a similar one for the Ody will also fit.
Here's a little info for those interested in this mod:
The Element's armrest/console will fit either the 1st or 2nd generation CR-V. The color is a neutral gray, but does not match the interior of the CR-V exactly.
The Ody armrest/console is a closer match for the Saddle interior on 2002 and 2003 models. I haven't actually seen this one installed on a 1st gen CR-V. (Not that you would want to, since all gen 1 'Vs are grey inside.)
With either installation, the armrest folds up between the two front seats and out of the way. It does block the folding tray between the seats. How much depends on how far back you position the seats. It does not appear to be an obstruction for the cupholders.
But I also believe that MOST people are comfortable with that.
I put leather seats, black rubber mats, metal decals, leather cover on steering wheel. All this together created some decent interior look.
I but if I had had a bit less money I could l live without all this stuff - they are basically gimmicks.
What proved to be really practical things were the fog lights - I highly recommend them.
I also resent recent stupid trend to put big wheels on CRVs. Why would people need BIG
wheels and thin tires on SUV?? Not only they look ugly (like bicycle tires) they also are NOT practical.
None of them would survive even simple dirt roads. While driving in a big city like NY you would need to change your tires often - you hit the pothole and bye, bye new tires!. Got some extra money?
I think he means the part that says:
"You agree to not promote other auto forums that provide message boards or chats."
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Instead I try to post as much info as possible without violating the rights of the people who publish the information. Trouble is, articles like the installation instructions and cosmetic upgrades are sometimes difficult to explain without the pictures from the original host site. If folks need those details, I provide them off the TH forums. No biggie. Everyone is happy (I think).
It does scratch very easliy, and the carpets are not as thick as other cars I have owned. I have added a separate small mat (I got it from Target), to protect the plastic on the left side floor where my left foot might otherwise wear the carpet. I like the carpet mats (I have the EX).
But basically, it find the interior to be well put together and pleasing to the eye. Some people have added the wood finish to parts of the interior, but I really like the saddle interior with black trim, so I am forgoing this addition. I did add the leather steering wheel cover, which in my opinion really makes the wheel easier to handle, plus looks spiffy.
Well, I just checked my tire pressure in preparation for an upcoming trip. (The owners manual says to inflate to 35PSI for 100 MPH driving, so I am going up to 34PSI for my expected 75-80 MPH). Anyway, I found that the PSI was back to the factory standard of 26PSI.
I realized immediately what happened: When I took my CR-V in for the transmission recall last week, the dealer must have set the PSI back to 26. So if you take it in, check your PSI!
The color is dark grey which blends nicely with my black interior. (Not sure how it would look with tan interior).
The foam feels more comfortable on my elbows than the original armrest and looks decent.
I generally don't like it when a car tries to "think" for me. Another example is "Twilight Sentinel" lighting, which always made you feel like you left your lights on by accident.
Auto climate control, too. Is A/C that complicated? Sheesh.
Perhaps your expectations were too high at this price level? Loaded Grand Cherokees cost $10 grand more, that buys you a whole lot of gasoline!
Well, with prices lately, not a whole lot! ;-)
-juice
Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance......
Good luck!
that would be lower than even the Honda recommended psi of 26...which I do not adhere to, but put it at 32 psi...
greetings from VA.
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As hawaiiguy noted, 24 psi is below the Honda recommended 26 psi. I run my '99 CR-V at 30 psi and get 25 mpg in mixed city/hwy and 29 mpg on strictly highway trips. I tried 32 psi, but noticed that the ride was much harsher, so went back to 30 psi. It seems to be a nice balance, for me, between soft ride, handling, and fuel mileage. I'm a conservative driver, don't accelerate hard, and usually drive at the posted speed limit.
YMWV (Your Mileage Will Vary) based on your driving style.
I'm a conservative driver too I don't drag race from stoplights and drive with traffic. I do enjoy the twisties on the back roads, though, and prefer the enhanced steering precision with the extra psi.
I think doing 80 mph on the highway is the problem, not tire pressure. The CR-V is fairly aerodynamic for a vehicle its size, but the laws of physics still apply. I recall reading that above 50 mph half of the fuel consumed is used to push through wind resistance. If you do 80 mph regularly, that'll kill your overall average. You might getting 20/20 for city/highway numbers.
Personally, I get about 22/27 in my '99. My overall average is 25.5 mpg because I do slightly more highway than city driving.
i.e. your vehicle experiences 4 times the drag at 80 as at 40.
If you increase your speed to 80 from 65 you increase your drag by 50%.
That is 33% to 66% better gas mileage than the two competitors named.
What's not to like?
Yoko Avid T4 on my CR-V and they are great. I went with a Plus One size and have not noticed any real differences in performance.
-juice
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Issues: Does the CR-V have a timing chain now instead of a timing belt? What is the typical city mileage? Are there any problems in acceleration with a 4-speed auto and 4WD? Any known nagging issues?
I'm primarily wanting an SUV with more cargo space and my BMW 3er is absolutely horrible in space but an absolute joy to drive.
Any help would be appreciated!
1. the GEN2 cr-v come with timing chains (per the service advisor new customers' orientation).
2. engine feels peppy to us ---feels more powerful when the vtec kicks in about 4.5K rpms...
The only thing to watch for is a comfortable seating position. The armrest is virtually useless if you are tall, as it barely extends to your elbow. It doesn't bother me, as I had a 5-speed in the old one, which had no armrest, and I'm used to it. Other than that, I would give the car a glowing recommendation without reservation.
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If you were hauling lots of stuff, It would be a different story. But if the TL's trunk is enough space, drive the Acura.
I would pick the CR-V is you think it'll snow, otherwise take the TL.
-juice
I did not use a 16" wheel. I went up one size in tire width and down one size in tire aspect ratio. this kept my rolling diameter within 2% of the factory and did not affect my speedometer at all.
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Pros:
Snow tires will improve performance in the snow and even on the semi-icey roads we sometimes get as snow melts and freezes again. If you can afford them, then go for it.
Cons:
Snow tires are not cheap. They make use of soft rubber compounds and running them on dry pavement will wear them out quickly. When we get snow, it stays on the roads for no more than two or three days. The total might only be 12 days out of the entire season. The rest of the time, you'd be running them on dry pavement and wearing them down (killing their effectiveness).
Last year was a landmark year for us, and there were times when I considered getting a set of Blizzaks and extra rims. But the three years prior were much milder. If you can afford to replace them, then go for it. But the cost to benefit ratio is fairly low, IMHO.
So, I went with snows a couple years ago on the Odyssey, and got the spare rims so I can do it myself... one too many afternoons standing around at Sears waiting for 4 hours to get the snows changed over. The extra cost is WELL worth my time and being able to do the changeover whenever I want to. Only takes about an hour. And I can highly recommend tirerack.com.
I'll be getting a CRV-EX shortly, and will be getting the full set of snows with rims shortly thereafter.
I understand that most of the time snow doesn't last long in Denver. However, you will have to drive through some very mountainous terrain to get there. I'd take the V. They've already had snow in the mountains.
I live in the lakes/mtn region of NH, and boy do we have snow! I have an 02, ex 5psd that i purchased in dec of 01, so this will be my third winter with it-first winter was OK-no snow tires-last dec i went and purchased snow tires $225 for four/mounted/balanced-what a HUGE difference! the crv turned into a little tank in the snow! I would highly recommend getting snow tires, if you live in a place like i do! now, as far as reliabilty goes........blech.....19,000 miles left brake caliper GONE..two dealerships said it was NOT under warranty-$550 dollars later-(needed four new brake pads as well).....i was not a happy camper! then two weeks ago, went to the dealer as my ABS light would come on, go off, come on, etc......thought it was part of the whole recall thing, they decided it wasn't.......ordered a left front wheel/brake sensor.didn't fix the problem-they then replaced the whole abs module, still didn't fix the problem-so the replaced throttle cable just for good measure, so i wouldn't have to come back....SEVEN hours later, they replaced something else, and low and behold it was fixed....i am still upset about paying $550 for a car still under warranty with only 19,000 miles on it......but, i would probably get another one! )
JM2C
I have Michelin Alpins on my Acura, and am thinking of the same for the CRV. Anyone with experience with Alpins on a CRV?
And my 2 cents (cannot resist): I hate automatic door locks. Classic scenario with a rental car: I am dropping my wife off downtown; at the light before she hops out I unlock the doors; light changes, and I slowly move forward with traffic -- doors lock; I slow with traffic, unlock again (not being sure how close I will get to her office door before the bumper-to-bumper traffic stops me again), then have to pull around the courier truck parked with his 4-ways on -- doors lock again; etc, etc.
Brent
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I agree with kyfdx. The accessory cladding is for road debris, not door dings.
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