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14 Responses to "Honda CR-V Feedback?"

1. | Reply Nick
   Posted 27 Mar 2009 at 10:35pm #
   

   I've got a Mitsubishi Outlander, and think it's great. It was quite competitive for the CRV and RAV4, which seem to be overpriced for what they offer.

2. | Reply benwaynet
   Posted 27 Mar 2009 at 10:45pm #
   

   We have a 06 Rav4 AWD and love it, but the lease is up on it so we are looking for something else.
   I drove a 09 CR-V today its about the same size and the same price. But I think the interior of the RAV4 just looks nicer.

   Just my 2 cents

3. | Reply Adam Jacob Muller
   Posted 27 Mar 2009 at 11:43pm #
   

   I know someone who just bought a RAV4, it's much nicer than the CRV IMO (and they got a better deal). It did have a more fit and finish interior and a nicer ride.
   That said, i'm not giving up my Q7 🙂

4. | Reply Ted
   Posted 28 Mar 2009 at 8:11am #
   

   I'm on my second CRV. My first was a 2000 that was hit and rolled over in 2006. I then bought a used 2004, which I love. I looked at the RAV4, but interior space was less than the CRV.

   I'm not a fan of the current generation of CRV. I think they really redesigned the body to appeal more to chicks. It very much reminds me of the Murano. But I love my 2nd gen CRV and plan to drive it in to the ground.

5. | Reply Andrew
   Posted 28 Mar 2009 at 8:39am #
   

   I would suggest you look at the Mazda CX-7. It will be more fun to drive than either the RAV4 or CR-V.

6. | Reply michael
   Posted 28 Mar 2009 at 10:21am #
   

   Consider the Nissan Murano. We love ours. It's comfy and can haul a fair amount of stuff when we need to. We have the 4WD and traction controls and it drives wonderfully in the snow.

7. | Reply sujal
   Posted 28 Mar 2009 at 5:33pm #
   

   You could also consider the Matrix or the Venza from Toyota. The venza is a little more than you're looking at for the CR-V.

   The Matrix is a tiny bit smaller, but when you fold the seats down, it carries a LOT of stuff. It's also cheaper than the CR-V. Just two alternatives.

   I have a 2004 Matrix, which is a little different design than the newer one, and I love it. We're a road trip couple and we never have run out of room in the back.

   Sujal

8. | Reply J
   Posted 28 Mar 2009 at 6:09pm #
   

   My GF wanted a RAV-4. I urged to to look at and drive the Hyundai Santa Fe and she immediately liked it more than the RAV-4 and that's what she bought.

9. | Reply Andrew
   Posted 28 Mar 2009 at 7:07pm #
   

   We had a Jeep Liberty a few years ago - it was perfect mini-SUV, and have ridden in the new one and it's even better IMO.

10. | Reply Jeff Foster
    Posted 29 Mar 2009 at 2:41pm #
    

    From what i've heard, i'd suggest the RAV4 over the CR-V. 🙂

11. | Reply DJ
    Posted 30 Mar 2009 at 12:44pm #
    

    Multiple friends/family have the Saturn Vue and love it - great deals right now. The newer model Liberty is also much improved over the previous.

12. | Reply Tim Buchheim
    Posted 30 Mar 2009 at 5:14pm #
    

    My mom loves her CR-V. It's a nice car. Not one that I'd choose, but it seems to suit her.

    Ted: I'm sure that the current generation CR-V was designed with women in mind... it has been the #1 SUV for female buyers for a number of years.

    The redesign certainly seems to be popular, though... in 2007 it became the top-selling SUV overall in the North American market, displacing the Explorer (which held that title for 15 yeras)

13. | Reply Aaron
    Posted 20 Apr 2009 at 11:00am #
    

    My wife and I have an '06 RAV4. We looked into the CR-V, Murano, and Santa Fe when we were shopping. If I had only one work for each vehicle, I'd use the following:

    CRV: Spartan

    RAV-4: Substantial

    The CR-V is a nice vehicle, but I appreciate the way the RAV4 design feels more car like on the interior (that is where you spend the most time). The CR-V interior just felt plain and cheaper to me. We were also able to get a more attractive lease with Toyota at the time. I also appreciate the spare tire not being inside the trunk. While some (myself included) debate the aesthetics of the door mounted spare, the logistical tradeoff for trunk space is awesome. I do not like the hatch orientation for the trunk on our RAV, but it is not a deal breaker. We reliably get 26-27MPG in our RAV.

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