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Robmarch - I dunno about Europe, but pedestrian safety is very important in Japan. The crowded streets of the major cities are very dangerous for those on foot. Americans proably won't care until Dateline and CR get tired of scaring the public with rollover stories and move on to this next.
Thanks for your help!
TIA
Steve
Pulling the dash out is really difficult, after you unscrew the tap screws you have to pull really hard and you may brake one of the snaps like I did. Someone I talked to didn't break any of the snaps so my case may be unique. And luckily the snap I broke isn't a real significant one.
When you connect the harness under the stereo I had a lot of trouble getting the harnes to reach the connector, so I had to break the connector off of the vehicle frame so my harness could reach it.
When you install the rubber gaurd where the foglights go, make sure they are facing the right way. I almost made that mistake.
If you are going to go through with the installation I can give you more details and I will spend more time describing my expereience.
i was shocked to get over 27 mpg after a month and 1K miles. i thought there would be some kind of break-in period with mileage on the lower end of the epa estimates.
i am not an aggressive driver, generally drive the speed limit and avoid hard braking/accelerating. live in n. colorado, so have the advantage of thin air and low humidity, but have also heard that engines are not as efficient at altitude.
older german cars.Much more desirable is the glass
sliding type which is a moonroof.When it is open
it is a sunroof but when it is closed with the cover slid back it is a moonroof.It gives an airy
feel to the cabin without the noise.That and the 6 disc changer was the clincher to get the EX
instead of the LX.As far as leather goes I had it in my last car and the hot sun made it very
uncomfortable when first getting in after work.So
I don't miss it.Power seats I don't miss either
because I am the only one that drives my V so it is always set right.It could use a lumbar support
though.
A word of caution with aftermarket leather. It's a good idea, but make sure that it works with the side airbags (if you get those).
sandre - you might try sending an email to honda to ask them which fluids other than their fluid would be acceptable. Or, ask them what specifications the fluid must have, and find one that matches. Good luck.
Thanks,
Clive
This 2.0L model is made in both the Swindon and Sayama plants along side the 2.4L version we have here. They just don't ship them to us.
I have no idea if the 2.0 vs 2.4 will make a significant difference in crash test results. I just wanted to mention it as a possibility for folks to consider.
http://www.autosite.com/editoria/asmr/svolsu.asp
CR-V fell behind Escape and Liberty for the month of May, but Year to Date total is still ahead of the other two.
My Acura has both power seats and I like them because on a trip I can recline to take a nap then push a button and be back upright.Someday
I would like an MDX or Pilot but am happy for now.
Auto - no ideas right now, sorry.
Actually, and this part if true, I've set the 2 seat memory positions on my CL for "winter" and "summer" modes. Because winter clothing is bulkier it necessitates a slighly different seat setting. Now all I have to remember is to take the proper key fob remote when the weather changes! Isn't technology great?
LOL. I guess I need to spend more time working on the finer points of automotive ergonomics.
Shelly - Sorry, that's the first report that I can recall. I'll let you know if I read something elsewhere.
Stephen
and 36000 miles.Then if you finance for four years
you have one year to worry about because you are still making payments.After four years the payments can be put into an account for repairs
and if you were paying $400 a month then in a year you will have $5000 which should be enough
for any repairs.But realistically the chances of a transmission blowing at 50000 miles is slight.
My sons Escort has well over 100000 miles and still works but his Mazda MPV died at 80000 miles.
It's a gamble.
I would think that the (presumably) heavier 2.4 engine might improve the score in an offset crash test, all other things being equal. Usually more mass helps.
Are there any other equipment differences for the European CR-V?
After test driving about a dozen new Mini-SUV and sports wagon type of cars, I finally decide to get a Honda CR-V. I really like to get a 5 spd CR-V. But no dealer in the area has a 5 spd CR-V ( Atlanta region). Is it really a good idea to buy a 5 spd CR-V? I don't care about resale value since I intend to keep it until it can't run any more. The thing worries me is the availability of the parts in the future since there are so few 5 spd CR-V around. What do you think?
Also I like to ask a few questions on CR-V.
1. Is CR-V made in Japan or England? The brochure says it is made in Japan. But a sales agent told me some are made in England. If the CR-V is made in England, I would have to reconsider other options since I don't trust the quality of the car built in U.K.
2. Do ABS and AWD really work? In a few months, I will relocate to Penn. Just wondering if ABS and AWD justify the extra cost. I drove another brand of car with the traction control in a thunder storm, the car actually performed better without the traction control.
3. How long is the typical delivery time? Do I have to pay the full price even before I see the car? If so, what kind of protection do I have if something goes wrong?
4. Excluding tax, title and dealer fee, I intend to pay $19 K for a 5 spd CR-V LX (standard equipment with no extra option). Is this price too low or too high? How much do you pay for dealer fee?
Thanks in advance for your help and your time.
To make matters more complicated, there could be differences in the hardware that gets air and fuel in and out of the cylinders. It's possible that the manifolds, intakes, filters, and everything else under the hood is slightly different or placed in different locations.
I suspect that some of these related systems are different, but not many. The cost of manufacturing all of them would be too high. The bottom line is still a big question mark.
As for reliability, the Swindon plant must meet the same quality controls as the Sayama plant. The UK vehicles use the same design, same parts, and same manufacturing methods. Last year, the Accord and Civic took 1st and 3rd place in a large scale reliability survey in the UK. Both are made in the Swindon plant.
The fact that Rover, Morris, Aston Martin, and other English car makers have always had trouble making quality cars has to do with the designs, corporate controls, UK economy, and manufacturing processes. Honda is a completely different company.
Does it really matter if the guy on the assembly line is named John, Juan, or Jian?
I have had a 5-spd mini-SUV (Suzuki Sidekick 4-dr) for nearly 9 yrs., driving in the Carolinas and mts. of NC. If you are in central Ga., I think the 5-spd is definitely worth having in this part of the country. Lots of fun, peppy, quick even with a smaller engine than the CR-V. Does dirt and gravel roads and mud better than any automatic I've ever had. Plus, I get excellent gas mileage with the 5-spd. even though I drive fairly fast on highways (70 - 80 mph). Am a little worried about lower gas mileage with the heavier CR-V. Traction in wet weather has never been a strong point with my mini-SUV, but a lot of that depends on my tires and how worn they are. I expect the AWD CR-V will be an improvement over the RWD I've always driven.
I'll be interested to see how you like your 5-spd. Please post -- most folks on this bulletin board have automatics!
Varmint & Bodydouble: I agreed with Bodydouble. CR-V is 100% made in Japan is one of the dominant factors I choose CR-V. I had seen how the British union workers work before ( not the auto plant). I'd rather see CR-V made in U.S than in U.K if it is not build in Japan.
Crvcivic & arkydog: 3 months is really a long time!! By the way, what kind of scams do they play when ordering the car in advance?
I didn't get the chance to drive the 5 spd CR-V. I drove the automatic version and the 5 spd Civic Si ( which has similar gear box and engine). My first impression is CR-V is not as fast as the other one ( Toyota RAV 4, Ford Escape, Nissan Exterra, etc.). The gear box is kind of similar to the one used in Toyota Matrix or Pontiac Vibe. It is pretty decent. But Japanese car still have a long way to go in terms of performance when comparing with a German car with 5 spd. I am somewhat concerned about ordering a 5 spd CR-V without driving one. But nobody has one around here ( in the city of Atlanta).
Arkydog: $18.5 K sounds like a great deal. Which model did you order?
Crvcivic: How much did you pay for your CR-V? If you don't like the car you order, can you get part of your deposit back? Did you order the same way as Arkydog?
By the way, how do you determine if the CR-V is made in Japan or U.K? Dealers make mistake all the time on their sheets. I just want to be able to tell by myself.
(1) Stock tire size is on the small side.
(2) Underbody is not well-shielded.
(3) No low-range gearing.
Factors in favor of allowing the CR-V to offroad:
(1) Ground clearance not bested by many others outside of Jeep.
(2) Decent approach and departure angles.
(3) Real-Time 4WD system.
If you can give us your definition of "offroading," we'll be better able to give you an assessment.