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Still curious about the Canadian bumper and what the technical differences are between the yankee version. Can't say I understand why Honda would want to have 2 inventories for North America.
Good question about the fishtank- yeah, it would make sense that if the table was larger, the fishtank would be, too. Maybe we can swap the table for a full sized spare in the Fullmark editions, instead of the donut.
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The CR-V is crash tested for safety with the spare mounted on the back. The JDM Fullmark does not need to meet the same safety requirements that the North American version must meet. Therefore, Honda can remove the spare without having to retest the car. It might not be the safest thing to do. We know that the CR-V meets federal safety regs with the spare in place. We don't know if it would pass without one.
Also, a test that measures the bumper's ability to absorb impact forces may not be conducted at the height of the spare tire. So the current CR-V's bumpers could earn a passing grade if crashed into a barrier at bumper height, but fail the IIHS bumper bash, which tests with a tall barrier.
i have made a website where you can see the work. it is also posted on CRVIX as well.
www.blueiedgod.com/crv
Edmunds.com
autosite.com
cars.com (but I think that's owned by Edmunds, now)
autobytel.com
autoweb.com
Just to name a few...
Steve
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But obviously I'm wrong.
I don't think we could get away with this appellation for the CR-V like Tom and Ray can either (please direct your rebuttal comments to their site, thank you).
Steve
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You'd think the redesigned RAV4 would've made the list...
I was contacted and offered a car at a totally uncompetitive price (I new what the vehicle was worth because I read Edmunds). When I told the salesman that his offer couldn't be serious, he replied that I should "shop around" (there are 5 dealers within a 25 minute drive) and he would beat the lowest price offered.
That wasn't no haggle, that was a waste of time.
I just got a 2001 CR-V, and wanted advice on what the best way to add a CD Changer to the current factory stereo. Does anyone have any ideas on how this can be done and how expensive it would be?
Thank you in advance.
Erik
It did not have an arm rest either! I wanted to like this SUV but it did not have enough power and the engine was working a lot at 75 mph. The ride was very good for a small SUV but I could hear the tires on course blacktop.
Is there any other small SUVs with 4wd that have power, quite, and under 20k? I currently have Chev Blazer and want something that gets better mileage (I get 18 mpg) and is higher quality. I am having a hard time saying good bye to that 4.3 V-6!
There are other aftermarket CD changers that will also work with the Honda stereo, although you need to make sure you get the correct cable and might still have to pay for a mounting kit and installation.
Crutchfield.com lists a "USA SPEC SCD-A88" that's listed as fitting all 1999 and up Hondas (except the Passport) for $299.95. It looks like it comes with the correct cable and mounting kit for that price.
Good luck, and let us know what you end up with.
None of the 5spd CR-Vs come with a driver's armrest. The passenger armrest is a cheap addition, at about $40 + 30 minutes of time to install, because Honda includes the mounting bracket in the passenger (right hand) seat.
There is a company that sells a driver's side armrest that matches the Honda cloth interior for about $100. But since Honda doesn't include the bracket on the driver's seat it takes longer to install. Basically you have to disassemble part of the seat back to install a mounting bracket, then install the armrest. http://www.jjproducts.net
You might think about waiting a couple of months for the 2002 CR-V. A tad bit bigger, about 10%more power, with about the same fuel mileage. I don't trust the mileage figures. I believe the rating for my '99 is 22/25, but I'm averaging 24+ around town with 28+ on the highway. But then I'm a conversative driver. Look here for information (and lots of pictures) of the 2002 CR-V: http://www.hondanews.com/forms/honda/crv/index.html
I believe you're going to be disappointed if you think you'll be able to find a small SUV that has the power of your Blazer with good fuel economy. Big engines on boxy vehicles don't result in high fuel mileage. JM2C
Speaking of the specs, one thing that shocked me is that the Santa Fe and the CR-V both turn out to be marginally LONGER than my 2-door Blazer! (But we are talking about an inch or so here.) Both do seem to be lighter vehicles though.
Thanks to all for their many thoughts; they are always helpful!
You are very close to Mark Roberts Honda in N. Oklahoma. They are $316 over invoice all the time (ie big discount on new 2002's). check out web site www.autoinvoice.com
1-800-375-less. I live near them have sent many there as far as Boston-no joke. They specialize in out of state buyers and will treat you with respect. $500 deposit at order and $49 doc fee.
Recommend John Page tell him INKY sent you. I plug these guys due to other HOnda dealers nasty practices and they treat me well
INKY
I test drove a 01 Civic EX 2Dr, another car I wanted to like. Above 4000 rpms the engine sounded like a GM 4 cyl. The sales person said, oh that is the VTEC boom! It is not even a good sounding noise. Next was the front suspension. It just not have that Honda feel, very much GM like and you could hear the bumps. I think the new CRV will be the same thing since it is based on the Civic.
The Accord still has that Honda feel, but I wanted a 4 wheel drive SUV. I guess I will just keep that Blazer that is heading for 60k.
INKY
Here is the link:
http://www.turbo.fr/magazine_essais_auto_deux.shtml
Steve
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The X-trail is car-based,less than 3000 pounds, longer than a cr-v, get's about the best gas mileage in the class....has a 150-155 hp four,
operates in 2wd, 4wd-auto and 4wd-lock, has a washable floor in the cargo area, cool "can" coolers in the dash (don't know about the central instruments but guess i could live with it). Nice looking rig + proper liftgate WITH NO SPARE HANGING ON THE BACK! Also reasonably priced!! If Nissan brings it over (Canada too, please), I'll be first in line.
Check out their picture gallery- nice closeup of the dashboard, deep glove compartment has slots in it, very functional gauge clusters, and a picture of the picnic table.
http://newcrv.honda.com
It does require registration. It also appears to have replaced the previous Honda CR-V "preview" site (that was at http://www.honda2001.com/cr-v/index.html).
Anyway, I wrote to Nissan to find out if they would import it in the US, and here is the answer:
"Thank you for contacting Nissan North America, Inc. and allowing us the
opportunity to be of assistance.
Nissan is not marketing the X-Trail in the United States. This vehicle
needs
a great deal of modifications to pass U.S. industry specifications on
safety
and emission standards.
Please contact your nearest Nissan dealer or contact a gray market
retailer
nearest you. For additional information on the importation of gray
market
vehicles, you can contact either the Environment Protection Agency
(EPA) or
National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
EPA (202) 382-2504
NHTSA (202) 366-9550
Nissan does not recommend importing gray market vehicles due to time
and
cost factors.
If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to
e-mail
us.
Sincerely,
Loris Gipson
National Consumer Affairs"
Basically, it does not look good. So, I guess it's back to the CR-V.
for the same reason. the xterra is based on nissan's pickup, it's heavy, inefficient, has a truck-like ride, primitive part-time 4WD etc.
Only the v6-4wd model is available here and it's priced more than the top-of the line cr-v (se with leather etc.) the xtrail is car-based, efficient, less expensive and a more legitimate competitor for the cr-v. i guess if nissan wants to ignore the car-based suv market, that's their problem (too bad more and more consummers are embracing it)
People used to buy the 4Runners because they wanted a midsized SUV from Toyota, not because they wanted the 11 inches of ground clearance to go boulder hopping. Now that the Highlander is here, the 4Runner is back in its niche market- for those who truly want to go off-road - which is to say, a very small number of people.
p.s. our heart-felt sympathy goes out to all Americans and to all freedom-loving and humane people on earth in the aftermath of the terrible tradgedy that has befallen us. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I look at the new CR-V with interest because I looked closely at the previous one, more than once. I see a general improvement, nothing dramatic, but you can't blame them since the current CR-V sold well. Here's my list of cons:
* the trailer doesn't come standard after all! ;-)
* rear gate still opens curb side, with exterior spare
* exposed rear hinges, still, cheapen the look
* still primarily FWD
* ugly grille surround (Blue color erases this negative)
* ugly vinyl on seats, with exposed stitching, belong on a Kia
* ABS still only 3-channel (most are 4 channel, even Hyundai)
* rear bumper?
* no roof rack (I use mine regularly) even though it looked built-in
That's a nit-picky list. The pros far outweight them:
* torquey + efficient 4 banger! Subaru is no longer the only one
* rear disc brakes! wow!
* timing chain lowers maintenance costs
* towing now more reasonable at least
* rear seats are brilliant, best feature
* radio set nice and high
* quirks like shifter and hand brake are unique
* moonroof offered, though it's small
* weight kept fairly low
* more content
If they can keep a lid on prices, they have a shot at regaining the sales lead. Right now they are 3rd behind Jeep Liberty and Ford Escape. My guess is they'll end up in 2nd or 3rd in sales.
Even though the overall look is evolutionary, at least they did take some risks. I agree that it looks best in blue.
It will keep Honda competitive, but I'd still like to see a Type R with a more sporting orientation. Maybe a 6 speed manual, VSC, 16" alloys, 20 more horses. It wouldn't take much.
The new model puts pressure on Subaru, so I hope to see the rear suspension from the Outback put in the 2003 Forester, with an inch longer wheelbase, 170hp standard and 200hp optional with a light pressure turbo. That plus incremental improvements.
Don't you love competition?
-juice
In the auto news, a review.... '02 CR-V wins over SUV-shy drivers
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