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Don't tow either. Check www.hondasuv.com for hitch reviews and trailering reports.
I have bought a 2001 CR-V SE for my wife and it has 6900 miles on it. CR-V is in excellent condition and has all the extras. However, my wife wants to have an Accord 2001 LX 4Cyl. So we're considering the idea of trading in this CR-V for the Accord. Could anyone tell me the pros and cons (besides losing money) and how to get a good trade in value from the dealer? Any ideas as to how much the trade in value will it be for this CR-V?
Reliability removes the Escape/Tribute from the list (zoom, zoom, boom). Cargo removes the RAV4 (actually there is space in there, you just have to remove the seats). That leaves comfort and cargo space.
I'd recommend the CR-V or Forester. Both are reliable, safe, economical, and reasonably comfortable. The CR-V has the edge in price, backseat space, and cargo, but the Forester has a longer list of luxury options, good engine, and better AWD. Problems: The CR-V is loud and the Forester is ugly. The Highlander would be a great idea, but it's going to be considerably more pricey than the mini-utes. Good luck.
rfarhaj - Try to sell your CR-V rather than trade it in.
Is there any news on the updated 2002 CRV?
Appreciate any responses...thanks?
Any input with personal experience would be greatly appreciated. I have one more criteria, the SUV has to weight less than 3500 bbs as I intend to tow behind my Motor Home.
Wantto4 - Depends on the terrain. The RAV4 has little ground clearance to overcome the rocks and ruts, but the option of a limited slip diffy might make it a better choice for sand, loose gravel, and/or mud. However, if traction is not your biggest worry, then the CR-V's better ground clearance would give it the advantage on uneven terrain. Both serve well as daily commuters.
1999 models
LX 2WD with A/T = 25,231 units
LX 4WD with M/T = 5,417 units
LX 4WD with A/T = 21,104 units
EX 4WD with M/T = 7,821 units (one is all mine)
EX 4WD with A/T = 50,612 units
Totals
M/T = 13,238
A/T = 96,947
2000 models
LX 2WD with A/T = 25,997 units
LX 4WD with M/T = 4,577 units
LX 4WD with A/T = 16,708 units
EX 4WD with M/T = 6,588 units
EX 4WD with A/T = 42,259 units
SE 4Wd with A/T = 16,128 units
Totals
M/T = 11,165
A/T = 101,092
Sales are continuing for the 2000 models even though the 2001's are available. Credit for this info must be given to CR-V Engineer over at the CR-V IX.
reliability; excellent customer satisfaction; all-wheel drive from most experienced manufacturer, along with a viscous limited slip rear differential; highest HP & torque 4-cylinder engine; best-of-class crash rating; best-rated handling and ride; larger cargo space; and 60 month/60,000 mile major components warranty. Key features that were also important to us but pretty much comparable to its competition were the 4-wheel ABS & disc brakes, side impact door beams, side airbags (except the RAV-4), moonroof (except for the CR-V, which doesn't offer one and can't have one installed -- Honda says they have to remove a roof beam, which would negatively affect the structure of the car body) and leather interior, gas mileage, price, heated seats, ability to use regular gas, a full-size spare, heated power mirrors, loaner cars for overnight service while under warranty and door-to-door shuttle service thereafter . Although I have to admit even the little things -- like the de-icing front wiper, integrated window antenna, multiple storage compartments, a rubber cargo area tray, subfloor storage, a dimming rear view mirro with electronic compass, and the easiest-to-open rear door (especially when compared to the CR-V) -- were advantages over the competition as well. I never would have bought the Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute -- neither companies have good reliability records overall, and these products are in their first year of production. The President of Mazda happens to be an old friend of mine, so I knew if I wanted the Tribute I could get a great deal. It
wouldn't have been worth it.
I'll also tell you we considered a few wagons -- with the Subaru Outback and Volkswagen Passat coming out on top. Here, my wife and I simply preferred the SUV-style over the Outback wagon. And while the Passat wagon is a highly-rated vehicle, to get what we got with the Forester would have meant spending an additional $4,000 to get all-wheel drive, forcing us into the 6-cylinder model with much poorer gas mileage and a requirement to use much more expensive premium gas. All in all, I can't get over the outstanding combination the Subaru Forester offers in terms of reliability, safety, features and value.
With all this, I still had just a bit of hesitation before making the final buying decision because neither my wife or I had ever owned a Subaru. This is where Al Rowe, our salesman, came in. His professionalism, knowledge and straightforwardness in dealing with both of us made the difference. In sales myself -- 20 years with IBM as a salesman, sales manager and now sales executive -- I've learned a thing or two about salesmanship and the right way to earn a customer's business. Al Rowe represented Subaru very well. We expect this to be just the start of a long-term, positive relationship with Subaru of Morristown, New Jersey as we need to service our Forester along the way -- and look for our next car!
Got out just fine but now I have some grinding, whiny noises coming from my driver's side of the engine. Water came up to the bottom of the engine cabin only. There are no hesitations while driving only this whiny noise.
Any suggestions before my husband kills me??
Thanks,
Indago
I just would like to know how it handles, if you ever need chains along with the AWD. Also, how do you know that the AWD has kicked in? Is the AWD sufficient enought to get you through a snowstorm. Just let me know your experiences, I'd appreciate it.
Indago - Are you sure that the sound is coming from the engine? Trying revving it a little while stopped in neutral and see if the noise is still there. It's possible that you did get water in the engine (very bad!), but from the sounds of it, you weren't in deep enough. You may have also gotten debris wedged into someplace where it is grinding against moving parts. Good luck.
Snowling - what you are looking for is a bike rack attachment for a towing hitch. Take a look at Yakima, Tule, and Weathertech. I've never investigated these myself, so I'm not sure what will fit the standard CR-V hitch.
BTW, some folks have reported a vibration in the drivetrain when RT4WD is engaged. I've felt this a few times, but there are other times when it has engaged without the vibration. I suspect (but can't prove) that the vibration depends on the amount of slippage or the speed at which it engages.
Kyle
5 speed '99 EX
35+K
up, but in the end it's just my opinion and not be taken as anything more than that. I have found it interesting so far that almost no one seems interested in debating the points I made between these vehicles, instead just assuming my bullishness for the Forester must be because I'm a Subaru mouthpiece. To each his own.
I have never been required by the roadblocks to put chains on my CR-V when chain controls were in effect, but again, it's better to have them handy - $40 is a small price to pay for peace of mind.
A set of chains fits quite nicely in the well under the picnic table!
I had this problem several times with my '99 CRV. What I did was nudge the car a little bit..push or rock the car to loosen the steering wheel and you should be able to turn the key.
In attempting to make a U-turn on a narrow road, I tried to use what looked like a snow covered shoulder that was level with the road. It turned out the shoulder dropped off into a ditch. With both passenger side wheels in and the drivers wheels on the road, the tires in the snow just spun. I had to be pulled out. Maybe Honda will add Ltd slip in the future.
Dgarb - Actually, you need to get two wheels off the ground, but you're right a limited slip would be an improvement.
What may have happened to you was one rear wheel was removed from contact with the ground (actually the ground was removed from the wheel :-)). If the back of the car sank down because of this, it might have lifted the opposite front wheel far enough to break its traction. Kinda like a teeter-totter. One end goes down and the other goes up.
But, if you really think that you'll be blizzard bound and may end up in a ditch, there are only a few mini-Utes that'll meet your needs. There are some that offer an LSD as an option or with their top of the line models (Forester S, RAV4, and Xterra SE).
I'd discount the Forester as it's got too little ground clearance (7.5" with awful approach/departure angles). You'd get high centered instead of having your wheels spin (too bad, because otherwise it's a great little car).
The RAV4 is nice and with 8.3" ground clearance and a LSD, it'll meet your requirements. The Xterra SE also has a LSD and 8.4". Just watch out for the cost of these two.
Regan9 - Very sorry to read about your accident. Very glad to see that you're okay. Maybe I'm reading too much into the description of your CR-V's damage, but, it's been my experience, cars with that much body work to be done are generally considered totaled. Hope that I'm wrong.
Damazzo - Remember that the Passport is really an Isuzu. Nuff said. Despite having been beaten with an Aztec stick, the Forester is a better alternative than the Pisspoor. The CR-V's interior is boring, but I've always found it to be spacious and comfy. The dash is bland, but well put together, ergonomically correct, and durable. My only quality gripe is with the flimsy drawer under the passenger's seat. The folding console is actually quite sturdy given its operation. Those unimpressive "leather" seats in the SE are faux leather. Read closely and you'll see that they are "leather trimmed".
Anybody experienced this problem or have any ideas of why it acting up. I'm bringing it the the dealer since this problem started after a routine oil change for which the steering wheel belt was changed (it was making a noise)
thanks
Gonzo
color is red. Car dealer said he'll give me
$14,800 for it. I think I should get more. What is your opinion?
As for my decision, my wife and I test drove about eight different small, midsize, and hybrid SUV vehicles. These included the Subaru Imprezza wagon, the Subaru Forrester, Jeep Cherokee, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Rav4, Mazda Tribute, Ford Escape, and the Hyundai Sante Fe. Most if not all of these vehicles can be purchased for about $20k or less, all have 4 doors, and all have some sort of 4WD or AWD capability.
I can say that the decision was a tough one and we were generally impressed with the quality and selection of vehicles that were available in this price range.
We went with the Honda primarily because of its reliability, good resale value, and because it could be purchased for less than $19k even with AWD and an automatic transmission. Its primary weaknesses (at least to us) were its mediocre engine performance as well as mediocre crash tests results. All and all a very well balanced on-road performer at a reasonable price.
As for the other vehicles we surveyed I have some opinions about them as well. I thought the CRV's toughest competitor is the Subaru Forrester. Its a better performing vehicle on road and has more standard features but it will cost you about a $1000 more and has less interior room.
I just couldn't make a decision yet on the Hyundai, the Ford, or the Mazda. They are so new that important info like reliability over time and safety test performance just aren't available. They all had lots of power and space. I felt the Jeep Cherokee is still the best off-road performer of the group but that just wasn't that importnat too us. The Suzuki looks nice and will probably be a good vehicle, but I really think its overpriced for what you get.
My rental vehicle is a Toyota 4-Runner which is really nice but I still like my CRV better. I live up north and we have had quite a bit of snow so far this winter and I personally like how the CRV handled in the snow better than the 4-Runner. Hopefully I will be able to settle this situation with the insurance soon so that I can get myself back into a CRV.
Thanks!
While waiting for the Honda's MDX, wouldn't it be great to have V6 CR? I don't know much about mechanics but it appears to be plenty of room under the hood for 3.0L engine. Anyone has any info on the new CR? Thanks.
P.. Only two reason that we didn't bought the CR: power and the steering wheel position. My wife is petite and her arms were aching test driving. Looked like she was driving a bus.
Is the AWD on the CRV fulltime (I think not, given the "realtime" slogan, whatever that means or doesn't...), or manually controlled (I think not), or auto? If auto, on what basis? How do I know when it's in effect, or can I know? It's front drive when it isn't driving all four, yes?