Casper Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Been looking at the Honda CRV EX-L 4wd for the wife. Anyone have any input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Smaller than the Camry. Good cars though. If you call it a truck we'll have to pull your man card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 She needs a minivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Been looking at the Honda CRV EX-L 4wd for the wife. Anyone have any input?Are you guys set on a Honda? I would look at the Nissan Rogue, their AWD system is more advanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) My dad has one and loves it he said he gets 29mpg highway only thing he doesn't care for is his is a '08 4cyl and he said it seems like it has no overdrive because revs high on highway Edited September 21, 2011 by conn-e-rot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQRxlChvMw&sns=emThe Rogue isn't in this video, but it shows how the other SUV's stack up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obesityrules Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 perfect vehicle for a middle aged woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 It's a Honda. You will have a reliable vehicle for as long as you want to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CbrGirl Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Smaller than the Camry. Good cars though. If you call it a truck we'll have to pull your man card.You think so?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 perfect vehicle for a middle aged woman uh-oh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Smaller than the Camry. Good cars though. If you call it a truck we'll have to pull your man card. Camry has 14.5 cu.ft. of cargo capacity. CRV has 35.7 cu.ft. with the seats up, 72.9 cu.ft. with the seats down. It's smaller length/width wise, but not by interior space. Lots more cargo room. Are you guys set on a Honda? I would look at the Nissan Rogue, their AWD system is more advanced. I really don't like the look and feel of the Nissan interiors. Just personal preference I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Subaru>Honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 my aunt has had 1 of each generation of CRV since like 98 and shes loved every single one with few issues other than routine maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 The Rogue isn't in this video, but it shows how the other SUV's stack up.Subaru>Honda.We don't wear Birkenstock's nor smell of patchouli . Subaru's are out. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 My wife's grandmother also has one it's her second one and she loves it she said it's great in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Smaller than the Camry. Good cars though. If you call it a truck we'll have to pull your man card.You think so??Yes. Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 We don't wear Birkenstock's nor smell of patchouli . Subaru's are out. LOLWill there be no L.L. Bean catalogue in the center console? No OBX stickers on the back window? My Mrs. has mentioned the CRV as a potential replacement for her aging Saturn Vue. Her family are all Honda owners, so it's partly genetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Yes. Absolutely!Camry has 14.5 cu.ft. of cargo capacity. CRV has 35.7 cu.ft. with the seats up, 72.9 cu.ft. with the seats down. It's smaller length/width wise, but not by interior space. Lots more cargo room. I really don't like the look and feel of the Nissan interiors. Just personal preference I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I like the CRV and was looking to buy one a couple years ago. I agree the Subaru is probably a better car but the wife did not like the looks We ended up getting an Equinox. It was about the same price as the CRV but was larger and got better fuel economy. Its primarily my wife's car and she still really loves it. We did have to replace a fuel pump under warrantee. The pump did not fail but the computer flagged it and it was replaced when we took it in to check out the check engine light.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kritz Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I have an 08 SI and an 09 Accord. Both have been great cars. Honda's have great resale value as well. My only issue with the CRV is that it's made in Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 My wife's sister has a CR-V (she lives w/ us. I have driven it a lot), and then friends of mine have the latest generation. The new ones are larger, which is a good thing. The old gen isn't 'cramped,' but it feels more like a tall car than a light SUV. Some may call that a good thing.Nothing bad to say about the Honda, except that there is no V6 option. That said, even the older generation does pretty well with the 4 cylinder.If you're not 100% sold on the Honda, do yourself a favor and check out the new gen Hyundai Tucson. I have the old gen, which is totally different, but I read really good things about the new one. Choices are a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder, or 2 liter turbo (I think).All this talk about how advanced the AWD systems are is pointless, IMHO. Your wife isn't going off-roading; she's going to drive in Columbus snow, and maybe you'll take it on a couple camping trips. whichever AWD system hurts gas mileage the least, and won't fall apart is what you want.The Honda probably fits the bill. But definitely take a look at the Hyundai/Kia models. The are vastly improved in the last couple years, and the warranties are still really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 My wife's sister has a CR-V (she lives w/ us. I have driven it a lot), and then friends of mine have the latest generation. The new ones are larger, which is a good thing. The old gen isn't 'cramped,' but it feels more like a tall car than a light SUV. Some may call that a good thing.Nothing bad to say about the Honda, except that there is no V6 option. That said, even the older generation does pretty well with the 4 cylinder.If you're not 100% sold on the Honda, do yourself a favor and check out the new gen Hyundai Tucson. I have the old gen, which is totally different, but I read really good things about the new one. Choices are a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder, or 2 liter turbo (I think).All this talk about how advanced the AWD systems are is pointless, IMHO. Your wife isn't going off-roading; she's going to drive in Columbus snow, and maybe you'll take it on a couple camping trips. whichever AWD system hurts gas mileage the least, and won't fall apart is what you want.The Honda probably fits the bill. But definitely take a look at the Hyundai/Kia models. The are vastly improved in the last couple years, and the warranties are still really good.She only wants AWD/4WD for the ice and snow. Other than that, it doesn't matter at all. No trail running for this little guy. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopLeft Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I have an 08 SI and an 09 Accord. Both have been great cars. Honda's have great resale value as well. My only issue with the CRV is that it's made in Mexico.Actually made in East Liberty. Down Route 33 another 5 miles or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Are you guys set on a Honda? I would look at the Nissan Rogue, their AWD system is more advanced.This is very true. I just helped a friend get a Rogue, we were set on a CRV but when I started doing research on the safety and the AWD vs 4x4 systems were rated higher and better reviews on the Rogue. I wasn't crazy about the looks ext/int at first but once he got it, I love it.His wife has a Element that is F/C and they were pretty set on the CRV because thye love the Element, but when we sat down and did the digging, we both thought the Rogue was a little better.Also if you want to really be safe for the youngin, get a SAAB. Not the prettiest cars/small suvs out there, but dang. And amazing in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I have an 08 SI and an 09 Accord. Both have been great cars. Honda's have great resale value as well. My only issue with the CRV is that it's made in Mexico.Asians>Mexicans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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