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The Accord cargo tray is about 40"x40" (not perfectly square but close enough). The CR-Vs cargo area is only about 35" deep (I suppose it varies a bit depending on where the back seat is, but I measured from the carpet in the cargo area). The width is pretty big though, 50" at some points, but only 40" between the wheel wells. So no, the Accords tray won't fit.
I now have an issue related to carrying a bicycle. The carrier I used on my old car won't work because of the spare on the back. I haven't tried putting the bike inside like they advertise, I'd have to tie the thing down someway though. I have yet to see a roof rack with the bike attachment, and I'm not tall enough to put a bike up there anyway on a regular basis. So I didn't do my homework and one of the main things I need a vehicle for may not work with this one. Anyone carried a bicycle yet?
The RAV-4 is look better but the interior room is smaller.
HARD decision.
Been reading these posts for a while to help me decide what to buy. Decided on CRV and it is ordered. Wonder when this style will be in production, if ever. I like the 2002 CRV style but this is even better. They do have some similiar features. Makes me wonder if this is coming out in the next couple of years, since Honda just changed the body on the CRV. Maybe an additional model beside the LX/EX. Would cost quite a lot more, I suspect with that glass top. Would love to see/feel what that is like driving with that top open. Funny, I had considered getting a convertible for the fun of it, but thought a suv would be more practical - now I could have both - if Honda ever makes it, that is.
To make it practical, I wouldn't even care is that glass roof didn't open, or if only a portion of it did. And 16" or 17" wheels are more realistic given they use 15" now, but give it some kind of upgrade at least.
-juice
I like the roof idea, but won't a glass roof make the truck tippy with all that weight up high?
-jim
http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshows/articles/49774/page018.html
"Sporting fat 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels shod with 225/45 tires, unique bumpers with integrated front foglights, flared wheel arches, clear-lens taillamps with dark chrome surrounds and a twin outlet exhaust pipe, the Open Air looks fantastic."
The black bumpers are OK, I just don't like that the cladding wraps around the grille. Matte black bumpers are actually very ding and scratch proof.
-juice
Juice- Under $25K!!! Dude, that roof alone would probably cost $2K. Add another $500 for the rims and tires, then about $1K for the upgraded leather. I'm guessing that model would go for more like $28K once you add in the cosmetics, gizmos, and dealer gouging.
Pilot is supposed to cost $25-30k, so I was thinking they could avoid overlap. Though I have a feeling the Pilot will actually start closer to $28k.
-juice
About the open air, they might need to install a bigger a/c unit to remove the additional sun load. More weight, slower 0-60 mph. Still waiting
tomsr - I took a closer this morning. I do have some brake dust. Granted I haven't wash my for over 3 weeks. The amount of brake dust is not excessive. Like someone suggested, using different brake pads will reduce brake dust.
Yeah, that "Open Air" is very nice. Not only because the bumper is painted, the new bumper and integrated fog lights makes a world of different to the look of the front end. I think 02' OEM fog light kit has more of a mini van look (hope I didn't offend someone).
Black bumper and cladding are sure practical. Painted ones do look more upscale. I have had bumper painted before too and every winter I got so much stone chips(in Michigan)
RAV4 or whatever.I presently enjoy my exclusivity
of mine.Plenty of power for a sane person and proper fuel economy for a wise person.I can get
a bicycle or two in the back by removing the front
wheel and dropping down one of the rear seats.
I like the black plastic for it's practicality.
If you wanted a show car what are you gonna
take to the mall where the door bashers lurk.So
all you naysayers stay that way so I can have the only one on the block.
Now if I could only get someone to follow me around and keep it as clean and shiney as it looks in that picture! I hate it when my car gets dirty...
Susan
I wanted an SUV for its roominess, spunk and gentle psychological intimidation it affords me over vans, sedans and "other four-wheelers". My CR-V AND its BLACK CLADDING does that for me.
Susan
1. Turn the ignition, step on brakes, release hand brake, shift shifter from park(P) to drive(D). As soon as I get to D, the RPM counter goes up, (from about 700rpm to about 1500rpm) and the car hesitates to move at this point. I have to wait for the RPM needle to drop back to the idle range(700rpm) before I step on the gas. This fluctuation in the RPM needle only takes about 2 seconds, but its driving me nuts, and it didn't do that before when I first got the car. My experience with other cars is when you shift from P to D, its smooth and the RPM needle barely moves, maybe from 700 to 900 if that much. I have my CRV less than a month now and about 1600 miles on it.
2. Sometimes when I step on the gas from a stop(like at a traffic light or stop sign),it would 'skip' then go. The 'skip' is hard to explain, its like a sudden 'jerk' forward, then the transmission would engage and the car would move normally.
3. Going about 40mph and taking my foot off the gas pedal, the car begins to slow down(which is normal), but I feel a bit of friction(like if i'm applying the brakes) although i'm not. Its like the car goes into a sluggish state.
Has anyone out there experienced similar problems on their new CRVs? and what was the fix? Other than these problems, I absolutely love my CRV, and I have accessorise it with the front splash guards, side steps, roof rack, wheel locks, and i'm thinking about the fog lights.
Thanks much,
Moe
http://www.vtec.net/news/items/985.html
Been reading all the CR-V posts and impressed with enthsiastic owners(no brown nosing intended)
Thanks
I know that the new crv's engines is controlled by a computer unit and it adjust the rpm. Have you ever turned your crv on and did you ever let it idle for at least ten minutes? If you haven't, you should try this, it may solve the fluctuation in your rpm. This will allow the computer to adjut the rpm to where it is supposed to be after the engine reached maximum temperature.
Honda reccomends that you do this after the battery is disconnected, if you don't you can experience the problem that you are having.
Now, being a computer programmer myself, I can understand how software can go haywire. So when the dealer explained to me that they see a lot of these kind of phantom problems when a new model is developed, it made sense to me. He told me he reset the computer and even though it might come on again, I should feel confident that there is nothing wrong with the car. He sent my diagnostic info to "headquarters" (sounds so top secret!) and when they developed a software update for my car, they would install it.
Since then, no dash lights have come on again.
However...I have had the experience of attempting to start the car and when I turn the key, nothing happens. I turn the key again and then it starts right up. It has continued to happen at least 10 times since I got the car in January. My 1999 CR-V used to do this occasionally also but not nearly as often as this. I wonder if this too is something controlled by the computer that needs adjusting?
I have not taken it into the dealer to ask them about it because the car always starts. But I'm beginning to think I should.
Susan
is overkill but what choices are there if you want to be able to haul stuff away from garage
sales and swap meets then run to Home Depot for
gardening supplies on weekends.A CIVIC does not
come in a wagon version,a Focus,Protege,Saturn,
Jetta,Matrix,are all under powered.Subaru is an option but quality is not the same as Honda.I test drove the Matrix xrs with 180hp but it's lack of low end torque get's tiresome.I had a 96
Subaru Outback that was falling apart at 40K miles.The basic Jetta is only 115hp.So the answer to all this,Honda does not sell a CIVIC wagon with 160 hp because they have the CRV which is probably more profitable.
It's about how the body-colored bumpers show the lines of the car better. I looked at the link previously posted and was blown away by how put together the nose of the truck looks. It's flowing and gorgeous! IMO the black cladding, while practical, interferes with the clean design lines evident on the show car.
I like the new CR-V and am considering it when I buy my next vehicle for a host of practical reasons. I've driven it, read about it and think it's a logical choice. But the show car stirs my car-geek passions! It's the best of both worlds for me.
I didn't mean to offend any owners of the 2002 - it's a great truck, rugged & handsome. I guess I should wait for the SE...
I am considering purchasing a used '97 CRV. I've done a lot of research and I am pretty sure this is what I want. I wasn't as crazy about the Forester or Rav. Anyway, I currently have a '98 2-door Civic Hatchback that I love, but am having a baby and need something bigger. Plus I own a dog.
Anyway, this CRV has high miles (140k!) but I am on a budget. It is extremely clean. The only issue is that while turning the rear near the tires make a clunking noise, like "clunk, clunk, clunk...". The dealer just got the vehicle in and they haven't investigated yet, but they say they WILL fix it. We hear the noise turning left and right. The CRV is only $7,900. I won't be putting many miles on it so I am not too worried about the high mileage. Hondas are generally great cars and go for a long time.
So, I'm wondering if any of you know what this noise could be? They said something about perhaps the wrong fluid being used? I don't know what that means. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Chris