Comments on: Honda CR-V Feedback? http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback The Weblog of Erik J. Barzeski Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:40:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Throwing the Car Search Wide Open | NSLog(); http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-55126 Throwing the Car Search Wide Open | NSLog(); Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:50:01 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-55126 [...] wife's looking at a new car. I mentioned this a few weeks ago when she was thinking about the [...] [...] wife's looking at a new car. I mentioned this a few weeks ago when she was thinking about the [...]

]]> By: Aaron http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-53883 Aaron Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:00:43 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-53883 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. 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.

]]> By: Tim Buchheim http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-53628 Tim Buchheim Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:14:48 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-53628 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) 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)

]]> By: DJ http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-53624 DJ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:44:51 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-53624 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. 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.

]]> By: Jeff Foster http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-53615 Jeff Foster Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:41:02 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-53615 From what i've heard, i'd suggest the RAV4 over the CR-V. :) From what i've heard, i'd suggest the RAV4 over the CR-V. :)

]]> By: Andrew http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-53606 Andrew Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:07:34 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-53606 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. 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.

]]> By: J http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-53604 J Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:09:03 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-53604 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. 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.

]]> By: sujal http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-53603 sujal Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:33:18 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-53603 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 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

]]> By: michael http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-53600 michael Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:21:16 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-53600 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. 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.

]]> By: Andrew http://nslog.com/2009/03/27/honda_cr-v_feedback#comment-53598 Andrew Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:39:56 +0000 http://nslog.com/?p=5689#comment-53598 I would suggest you look at the Mazda CX-7. It will be more fun to drive than either the RAV4 or CR-V. I would suggest you look at the Mazda CX-7. It will be more fun to drive than either the RAV4 or CR-V.

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