Honda CRV quality?

On 18 Feb 2006 10:35:52 -0800, "Herpster1966" >
wrote:

><<An interesting test. It does have a flaw in that it ignores the
>effect of driver demographics. CRV drivers might be younger, more
>aggressive driving, less interested in maintenance, etc. than Accord
>drivers. They may trade more frequently so the car has had multiple
>owners. They may use them for hauling. As unlikely as it seems, some
>of the CRVs may even be driven off-road. Not saying that any of this
>is necessarily true, its just a possible complication. >>
>
>Well I am still not sure if I want to go with another Accord EX or a
>CRV when my lease is up. I really love my accord, but just wanted
>something with 4WD. My accord ex-2005 is really comfortable and has
>alot of really nice comfort features. I wish the accord offered an all
>wheel drive option
>
>Al

Why do you want 4WD? For snow? Try an extra set of wheels and some
first-rate snow tires like Nokians. If you live in a city, you will
probably be more than happy. My GS-R with Nokians seems to go better
than most SUVs when the snow is really nasty in Chicago. Then in the
Summer you can run cheap high performance tires like Kumhos and the
handling will be a lot better than with all season radials.

What's with the 50K miles? My CRV @ 30K Miles drives better than new. Only
complaint is the seat material is not up to snuff.

And guess how many visits to a dealer or mechanic since new? none






"Elmo P. Shagnasty" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> (Gordon McGrew) wrote:
>
>> >If you do this with a CRV, you'll find that it doesn't hold up as well
>> >as an Accord, for example, in the same comparison.
>>
>>
>> An interesting test. It does have a flaw in that it ignores the
>> effect of driver demographics.
>
> True. So drive a few of the used examples, then.
>
>
>
>> CRV drivers might be younger, more
>> aggressive driving, less interested in maintenance, etc. than Accord
>> drivers. They may trade more frequently so the car has had multiple
>> owners. They may use them for hauling. As unlikely as it seems, some
>> of the CRVs may even be driven off-road. Not saying that any of this
>> is necessarily true, its just a possible complication.
>
> Well, I threw the Accord in there as an example. Compare it to the RAV4
> as well, since that's a direct market competitor.
>
> And do the same comparison with a Civic, the platform on which the CRV
> is built. You'll find that the Civic holds up better than the larger
> and heavier CRV--because that platform just doesn't have what it takes
> to do justice to the CRV long-term.
>
> Many people won't care, though, because they're dumping the car after
> three years. Or else they had the car from new for 8 years and don't
> realize how far it went downhill, since they experienced it slowly.
>
> But those who get into a 4 year old 50K mile CRV at the used car lot
> will realize that "gee, something's wrong here. This is a Honda?"
>

I have a '98 CR-V and never had any major problems. Did have a issue
with the windshield when it was new. And there were two annoying
recalls. But no problems with engine or transmission. Still going
strong with 120k miles.

Gordon McGrew wrote:
> On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 23:30:37 -0800, SoCalMike
> > wrote:
>
>> Gordon McGrew wrote:
>>> CRV and RAV4 are at the top of this class. They compete pretty
>>> fiercely so either one should be a good car.
>> so whatcha think about the "bigger" RAV? will the CRV stay "small"?
>
> I don't know what honda is going to do, but I know what I wish they
> would do. Keep the CRV at its current size and introduce a large
> station wagon with about the interior size of the G1 Odyssey. Make it
> low to the ground, sporty and easily reconfigurable to hold five
> passengers or 1 - 2 passengers and a lot of cargo. With the right
> styling, I think it could be a hit.

i saw a G1 odyssey the other day that looked like it had been lowered a
tad, and/or had smaller diameter wheels/tires. looked really nice- more
like a wagon than a van.

The very first Odyssey was really small and had swing out doors. They used
them as taxi's a bit in NY. Rattled like hell leaving the airport going
into Manhatten.


"SoCalMike" > wrote in message
...
> Gordon McGrew wrote:
>> On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 23:30:37 -0800, SoCalMike
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Gordon McGrew wrote:
>>>> CRV and RAV4 are at the top of this class. They compete pretty
>>>> fiercely so either one should be a good car.
>>> so whatcha think about the "bigger" RAV? will the CRV stay "small"?
>>
>> I don't know what honda is going to do, but I know what I wish they
>> would do. Keep the CRV at its current size and introduce a large
>> station wagon with about the interior size of the G1 Odyssey. Make it
>> low to the ground, sporty and easily reconfigurable to hold five
>> passengers or 1 - 2 passengers and a lot of cargo. With the right
>> styling, I think it could be a hit.
>
> i saw a G1 odyssey the other day that looked like it had been lowered a
> tad, and/or had smaller diameter wheels/tires. looked really nice- more
> like a wagon than a van.

just bought a CR-V in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico,
the dealer shifted seat 3 inches back for my long legs, when we were
supposed to pick up the car the red light for failure of side air back
wouldn´t turn off.
This was A WEEK AGO (!), the car still is with the dealer, they obviously
are unable to fix the problem.

I urgently need e-mails of President of Mexican operation (
..................) of Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations
(Latin America) Mr. Tetsuo Iwamura (according to last annual report of
HONDA) or other Customer Service institution of Honda, either in the US,
hoping they will somehow lead me to their counterparts in Mexico or at
the
head office in Tokyo, Japan.

Appreciate any help I can get

PS the car if fully paid

Horst

You might want to visit your car, and look for the phone numbers to call in
the manual. In the US you would ask for help from the district office from
their 800 number.


"Mops" > wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
> just bought a CR-V in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico,
> the dealer shifted seat 3 inches back for my long legs, when we were
> supposed to pick up the car the red light for failure of side air back
> wouldn´t turn off.
> This was A WEEK AGO (!), the car still is with the dealer, they obviously
> are unable to fix the problem.
>
> I urgently need e-mails of President of Mexican operation (
> .................) of Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations
> (Latin America) Mr. Tetsuo Iwamura (according to last annual report of
> HONDA) or other Customer Service institution of Honda, either in the US,
> hoping they will somehow lead me to their counterparts in Mexico or at
> the
> head office in Tokyo, Japan.
>
> Appreciate any help I can get
>
> PS the car if fully paid
>
> Horst
>
>