Honda finally got CR-V just right [4.27.7]

[dudley07726]

I believe the 2007 CRV is 3rd behind the Rav4 V6 and Rav4 4 cyl. I had a 2003 Rav4 AWD and I like this CRV much better. Though I wish it had a more sophisticated AWD system like the RAV. Interior is way nicer.

[Canadianjam2]

Hey everyone, just picked up my new V last week. 2006 EX-L 4wd 29,000km paid 27k canadian It is awesome, and im glad i chose to buy the 06 rather than the 07, i test drove both and it seemed that the 06 styling is better and is actually roomier for myself in the front seat (6'4"). I just hope it can keep up with our canadian winters! well wait and see. Thanks to everyone on the website for all your helpful information, it made my decision alot easier!

[Honda 367]

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your CR-V in the upcoming winter in Canada. Let us know how it does.

[Vishnu]

Sorry... moved it to another thread.

[DaveV]

Originally Posted by Black Pearl

The 07 CRV didn't do so well on Consumer Reports coming in 5th behind the v-6 Rav 4, the Santa Fe, 4cyl Rav 4, & Subaru Forester. Yet for reason it is doing # 1 in sales. I compared all of the top except the Santa Fe and found them unattractive in one fashion or another. But the biggest factor was that I heard the angels sing (somewhat of an exaggeration) when I sat in the CR-V and heard nothing when I sat in the others. The Subaru was nice technically but it just looks like an oversized station wagon. The Rav 4, I just plain didn’t like. It has a very plastic look about the tail especially the spare tire—which I didn’t like either. I am somewhat ashamed to say that I bought the CR-V because it felt right. I am mystified by Consumer Reports. The Rav 4 I believe got an 84 to the CR-V’s 72.

I like reviews as well, especially when I agree with them, and most of the stuff I have complained about or raved about has been in the reviews also.

I purchased a 2.4 4WD 5AT CR-V in Thailand (I live here) last Dec and have to totally agree with all your comments. I too, heard the "angels sing" - in Japanese - with a Thai accent, when I climbed in for the first time :-)
The CR-V is built / assembled here and produces an excellent product. Local Bangkok dealer service is faultless.
I have covered only 2,500 km so far and have absolutely nothing to complain about. Economy seems to be now improving weekly.... the first 1000km was 10.5l/100km..... now, accurately checked last week, is 8.5l/100km..... and I am not a slug on the road ( about 50/50 city- highway) Bangkok traffic is a challenge !!
The silver "robot" interior door handles were a bit of a worry..... I have now had them leather trimmed (same as seats) and dont notice them any more.
Enjoy yours and others positive comments / reviews .... we have to sock it to a few negative critics

[silvoor]

I like it a lot but it was my wife who heard the angels sing.

[X-Brawn]

Originally Posted by silvoor

I like it a lot but it was my wife who heard the angels sing.

My parents did a lot of research on small SUVs in particular when they were looking at trading in their Ford F-150 (with it's Triton 5.4L V8). They mainly looked at pricing of various vehicles in the small SUV class. The top two were the RAV4 and CR-V. Price wise, the LX won out over the four cylinder RAV4 or even a Hyundai Santa Fe or Tucson! So, they went out and got their Glacier Blue Metallic 2008 Honda CR-V LX.

Next it was my turn. I had already helped them through their buying process and knew I liked the CR-V. Before gas had gotten as bad as it is right now I knew if I was going to trade in my Ridgeline I had better do it sooner then later as I had planned. I did the trade for my 2008 Borrego Beige Metallic CR-V EX. Aside from floor mat and upholstery issues, I love my CR-V MUCH more then I did the Ridgeline. Just don't tell the people over at the ROC I said so!

[ggartner]

We went to Averysfloormats and got the berber mats. A little pricey, but they look great and wear well. You might want to take a look.
Gary