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Karen
Good for you for considering ALL options!
Also, 8 years ago I went absolutey ga-ga over a vehicle I absolutely couldn't afford and against all sanity and reason bought it anyway, and it was almost my financial ruin. Sooo, long story short (too late) I'm making SURE I take my good old time and consider all options.
Karen
A CR-V with a manual will run 0-60 in 8 seconds, which is faster than Ford Escape with a V6, and many other SUV's with bigger engines.
I don't drive auto, so can't comment on that.
Also, I have always owned American cars, and have had pretty decent luck with them, but I'm not opposed to switching for the right thing. I know Hondas are supposed to be such wonderful trouble free vehicles, but is that really true, or was that true 15 years ago but no longer? I've heard it both ways.
Chances are the CR-V you drove was more American than the Impala you are diving now. CR-V may have a foregn brand on it, but it is built in the US from US supplied parts, by US workers earning US wages.
There are more foregn cars built in the US than "Domestics". Most "Domestics" are now coming from Canada or Mexico.
They do.
The CR-V will get better MPG at the same speeds, check the "Real World MPG" forums for CR-V compared with RAV4.
It is not a big deal; get the one that drives the way you like!
Karen
The problem is the seats are incredibly uncomfortable! Not the back, not the head rest; the seat itself -- it was/is worse than riding on a motorcycle all day.
Has anyone else experienced this? The dealer said this is the first they have ever heard of it. We are thinking it is a fundamental design flaw. Everything is wonderful. Neither my husband nor I experienced any difficulty until we were 3 1/2 hours into our trip.
It's funny that the Imperial gallon is no longer legal to use in the UK for trade purposes, but they can use it for advertising mpg figures.
Lets see. IIRC the English model uses the 2.0 liter engine. Also, that is IMPERIAL gallons, which are larger than US Gallons.
To convert from miles per imperial gallon to miles per U.S. gallon multiply by 1/1.2 = 5/6 so 34.5 miles per imperial gallon translates to 28.75 miles per U.S. gallon.
tidester, host
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nippononly, "What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?" #8053, 15 Sep 2008 9:33 pm
tidester, host
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The spec page clearly states it is a 2.0L engine. That is almost 1/2 liter smaller than the American engine, which probably accounts for the MPG difference.
If we had a smaller engine here, we would get similar MPG.
tidester, host
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Calculated mileage is a bit worse 29.4 on the way down and 28.3 on the way back.
At the invitation of the dealer, I personally test drove an identical, but brand new 09 model with approx 20 kms. This new vehicle exhibited the same "tingle". The dealer has conceded defeat on this one and advised me to contact Honda Customer Relations to complain about the problem.
Honda Canada’s response is that this is a condition inherent in this vehicle but that it is performing within spec and claims that it has no defect. End of discussion. No fix is available. I tried to elevate this to the next up the chain of command within Honda but was told that there was nowhere to elevate it. So it would appear that we are at an impasse on this. I have written to the company and am awaiting a written response.
I have subsequently run across many discussions on this forum and others about vibration problems others have had over the years with this problem. I sure wish I had known about this prior to making the purchase because I would not be driving this vehicle today. Perhaps someone will be forewarned and benefit from my experience.
I read your post regarding "Beware of CR-V Vibration problems - Honda Canada's response". I would like to know if you have received any update from Honda. I just bought a 2009 CRV EXL with navigation from Sisley Honda in Toronto about 10 days ago, we have driven about 200km on local roads and today we went on highway 80-90km/h and felt the "vibration". we will take the car in for a check hopefully tomorrow. But after reading the postings I feel hopeless. We would appreciate very much if you can keep me posted on this.
thanks so much,
From the previous post by gkg452, it appears Honda is not willing to address this issue substantiated by the response from Buckeye Honda.
Bought a 2010, test drove just today after reading your post from 0 mph all the way up to 68 mph on our highway and did not notice any vibration. If this was wide spread, me thinks this complaint would be very lengthy like the 2002 thru 2006 air compressor issue on this forum.
I too worry about long term wear and tear and in my last letter to Honda Canada, I expressed my concern with safety but have not heard back from them on this.
Interesting to hear about the dealer's proposal to trade up to a 2010 model. Your observation of similar problems with the 09 model mirrors my experience with a new 09 as well. I wonder if the 2010 model has the same problem?
But, Honda sells far too many CR-Vs for the roster of unhappy buyers to be anything other than fairly small.
Aren't both sets of tires directional?
Sometimes, improper installation of directional tires results in vibrations. I would check if all 4 tires are rotating in the proper direction. It should be indicated on the sidewall with an arrow.
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Can you put an after market Blue Tooth Integrated/Radio System, in the vehicle without problems?
Can you put an after market Remote Start, in the vehicle without problems?
Any suggestions on the Blue Tooth Technology for the CRV?
Can you put an after market Blue Tooth Integrated/Radio System, in the vehicle without problems?
Can you put an after market Remote Start, in the vehicle without problems?
Any suggestions on the Blue Tooth Technology for the CRV?
I have Pioneer AVIC 700 BT with: AM/FM/Sat/HD/CD/SD/DIVX/XVID/MP3/WMA/AUX/BlueTooth/GPS/VoiceRecognition.... I had to get a PAX translator to integrate the steering wheel controls, and XM receiver to enable SAT radio. So, yes it can be done.
There are aftermarket remote starting systems. Just make sure you pick one that does not require you to leave your spare key in the car.
All aftermarket remote starters defeat the immobilizer chip either by requireing spare key to be in the vehicle, or by generating the code to mimic the key presence.