What are your thoughts on this its not off topic. Spot on topic What would you like better in the HRV, that may be added etc...
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Our CR-V is a AWESOME but a little cold at 30 below 0. It’s everything I needed, wanted and expected in a retirement car.
Our HR-V is AWESOME it heats up REALLY good, HOT air coming out of the vents, but it isn’t as powerful. It’s everything my Wife needed , wanted and expects in a retirement car.
CR-V is luxurious, great gas miliage, GREAT for long trips, all around the better car..
HR-V is very comfortable, it scoots around town, easy to park. It is FUN to drive.
If I had to go down to 1 car, I feel no matter which one I choose to sell would be the wrong one to let go..
Now about the lack of power, lets face it guys, If we wanted LOTS of power we wouldn’t of bought a Honda, we would of had to go to some other car company. I shopped for about 3 years, looking at American & Japanese manufactures and decided to get the car that fits me. The CR-V Touring & HR-V EX-L, are the perfect cars for Patty & I.
Our HR-V is AWESOME it heats up REALLY good, HOT air coming out of the vents, but it isn’t as powerful. It’s everything my Wife needed , wanted and expects in a retirement car.
CR-V is luxurious, great gas miliage, GREAT for long trips, all around the better car..
HR-V is very comfortable, it scoots around town, easy to park. It is FUN to drive.
If I had to go down to 1 car, I feel no matter which one I choose to sell would be the wrong one to let go..
Now about the lack of power, lets face it guys, If we wanted LOTS of power we wouldn’t of bought a Honda, we would of had to go to some other car company. I shopped for about 3 years, looking at American & Japanese manufactures and decided to get the car that fits me. The CR-V Touring & HR-V EX-L, are the perfect cars for Patty & I.
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Agree, not bad trade-offs for the application. I still will wait, if I need a 2nd retirement car, for the HR-V to get updated lights and better IIHS crash rating.
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As I see it. The HRV does have a special look. CRV they said it was ballooned and threw different lines to change its looks. If that is the look you're after I am not arguing, Lol>?
the tail needs a lift, which is also not offered, more the remotes put in the more expensive this car gets?
For that Rav-4 4 that has well changed in Size there is no mini rav-4 or post a link to show thanks, unless it's that cross, sport, race. one CHr or whatever?
the tail needs a lift, which is also not offered, more the remotes put in the more expensive this car gets?
For that Rav-4 4 that has well changed in Size there is no mini rav-4 or post a link to show thanks, unless it's that cross, sport, race. one CHr or whatever?
Fishy, yes Toyota's take on the HR-V market is the C-HR:
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Ford is FINALLY coming out with a smaller SUV, also, the EcoSport:
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It's true, vehicles grow in size over time (look at the Civic and Accord, who remembers the first generations of those?).
To understand why things need tpo change, read this article by Bob Lutz from Road&Track:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a12469411/dont-ask-november-2017/
Ford is FINALLY coming out with a smaller SUV, also, the EcoSport:
It's true, vehicles grow in size over time (look at the Civic and Accord, who remembers the first generations of those?).
To understand why things need tpo change, read this article by Bob Lutz from Road&Track:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a12469411/dont-ask-november-2017/
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The CH-R is to the Type R Civic its also to that subaru what ever... I sat in one the CH-R and I said who would make an interior like this. How to describe it square and angled arm rest. the dash center console not at all impressed. Sits Lower then the HRV. The Vid shows that thrown together dash Lol
Oh yeah here is a vid or two of the car or cars
Oh yeah here is a vid or two of the car or cars
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I would've seriously considered one, if it offered the Honda Sensing package. To my knowledge it still does not in 2018. CRV was too big, so I bought a Civic Hatchback.
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That was what we wanted and we went the CRV. but other features and function can surely out weigh the other for sure. the HRV has a auto turn off and start, which I may not be a fan of when stopping at a light etc.. The size is ther which I love. and that may lead me to 20T by another car company .
2018 9s here and 2019 will not be any different if asked. Turbo is not for me been there done that years ago, and again its 3k oil changes this is not GREEN honda Lol
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Test drove both, before choosing the CRV. I liked the price of the HRV, the "magic seats" in the rear that folded up, and its being a bit more compact. Not having Honda Sense safety features was a minus, as was not having Car Play. I also disliked the camera that showed real-time right hand traffic when the turn signal was on. Very distracting. I also preferred the interior of the CRV. Hope that helps.
Before replacing our 2007 Fit we waited for the HR-V to come out. Finally the dealer got one in. We went down and checked it out, read the performance reviews, etc. and then later that day bought a 2015 Fit.
The HR-V, as has been pointed out before, is built on the Fit platform. Its bigger and heavier, gets worse mileage and is slower than the Fit. Since we already had a CR-V we saw no good reason for us to get the HR-V.
With our Fit we get over 30MPG around town and typically get 40 MPG and above on the highway. So, we would have lost 5MPG or more, had a slower car and a car that was more expensive and harder for my cross eyed spouse to park. Not only that....the really important thing.....its easier for my two dogs to get into the Fit....
Your needs may vary but we love the Fit. It drives like a little sports car next to our CR-V. Its quick enough, fun to drive, has lots of room and cost less while delivering better economy. A CR-V and a Fit makes a very nice pair of vehicles for a retired couple like us.
The HR-V, as has been pointed out before, is built on the Fit platform. Its bigger and heavier, gets worse mileage and is slower than the Fit. Since we already had a CR-V we saw no good reason for us to get the HR-V.
With our Fit we get over 30MPG around town and typically get 40 MPG and above on the highway. So, we would have lost 5MPG or more, had a slower car and a car that was more expensive and harder for my cross eyed spouse to park. Not only that....the really important thing.....its easier for my two dogs to get into the Fit....
Your needs may vary but we love the Fit. It drives like a little sports car next to our CR-V. Its quick enough, fun to drive, has lots of room and cost less while delivering better economy. A CR-V and a Fit makes a very nice pair of vehicles for a retired couple like us.
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I tested drive both vehicles before I finally made my decision on CR-V. You HAVE TO test drive & get the exact feeling of your new vehicles (mandatory)
You have to consider that once you purchase the car you'll stuck with it for at least 3 years, 5 years or even longer than that.
I chose CR-V becuz the turbo acceleration(for such small engine) and overall driving experience. Which I can't get from HR-V. CR-V also has modern interior & exterior design. A very refreshing look.
But hey, it's me.... you have to test drive both of them & if possible some other brand for sure.
You have to consider that once you purchase the car you'll stuck with it for at least 3 years, 5 years or even longer than that.
I chose CR-V becuz the turbo acceleration(for such small engine) and overall driving experience. Which I can't get from HR-V. CR-V also has modern interior & exterior design. A very refreshing look.
But hey, it's me.... you have to test drive both of them & if possible some other brand for sure.
I know this is off topic, but I've not seen this posted before. Is this really normal for the 1.5l turbos? My wife's 2010 non turbo usually gets about 7k miles before the oil life gets to 15%. And that's with conventional oil.
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YES!
the Oil change varies on EACH owner, the MM is a Monitor on how you drive, how heavy your foot is, stop & go, hwy driving etc. How many times you start the car etc. etc..
I am on my 3rd oil change of the CRV and it's nearing close to 10K not on 10K 1st change about 1K, 2nd change about 5K 3rd change yep 9K plus. And its not regular Engine oil, its a Ful lSynthetic. so you think Full Syn gets longer Mileage.
NO!
Full Synthetic gotten the same exact results as any other Ful lSyn oil. and I am sure many other Owners will tesitafy I driven and gotten 10K . I bless them with all my sincere happiness , LOL!
And just wait the people will start coming in telling Ya
So yeah there yo go stay tuned this weekend I will be doing a Schedule A change out. NO filter is to be changed not what we do on a oil change Honda .
According to the Honda Factory Maintenance schedule:
"If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year."
Maybe fishycomics has some real world experience as to the maintenance reminder or other anecdotal evidence he can add?
--> I see he did indeed add anecdotal evidence!
We decided to buy a retirement car to replace out 18 year old Ford Taurus and it was Patty’s turn to pick out the car. She want a 2016 Honda CRV, this was in June of last year. I said look honey, check out this 2017 HRV, she glanced over and said “cute” and that was it. After comparing the 2016 to the 2017 CRV she wanted the 2017, that was are new car, end of story, RIGHT?
This is the second part of the story, we were getting a heated steer wheel installed a couple of weeks after owning our CRV, which took about 2 hours to do. I took the CRV in by myself so, setting in the dealership I was looking at the HRV. I got a hold of my salesman and asked him to take one for a ride, I loved it. At that point I decided to sell all 3 of my cars that I had for years to pay for the new HRV. Now the 2017 CRV is Patty’s and the 2017 HRV is mine, End of story, NOPE..
3rd and finial part of my story is, October of last year Patty got rear ended in the CRV at 40mphs while making a left hand turn. The CRV was in the shop for a month for repairs. I drove the rental during this time and Patty drove the HRV. As it turn out Patty liked the HRV more then the CRV and ask me if we could trade cars, like the saying goes “happy Wife, happy life” so I said sure. I feel that I got the better part of the deal.
This is the second part of the story, we were getting a heated steer wheel installed a couple of weeks after owning our CRV, which took about 2 hours to do. I took the CRV in by myself so, setting in the dealership I was looking at the HRV. I got a hold of my salesman and asked him to take one for a ride, I loved it. At that point I decided to sell all 3 of my cars that I had for years to pay for the new HRV. Now the 2017 CRV is Patty’s and the 2017 HRV is mine, End of story, NOPE..
3rd and finial part of my story is, October of last year Patty got rear ended in the CRV at 40mphs while making a left hand turn. The CRV was in the shop for a month for repairs. I drove the rental during this time and Patty drove the HRV. As it turn out Patty liked the HRV more then the CRV and ask me if we could trade cars, like the saying goes “happy Wife, happy life” so I said sure. I feel that I got the better part of the deal.
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There is a Severe Maintenance and- Wait a MM in the car that knows best. We would change the oil every 6 months give or take then sit a year or take. If you like to save money because its a maintenance free car do not change it at all for 110K I bet the car will still run and do its job. maybe the next owners manual for Honda will be put into the Info system. then have paper collecting dust in the glove box. back to the HRV and CRV topic. Like the CRV Civic chassis the Fit chassis to the HRV .
3K oil changes on Turbo engines was the practice 30 years ago, before water-cooled turbo housings (many with after-shutdown circulation) and synthetic oil.
Today's oils are much more robust (they do not 'coke up' after shutdown due to the heat, as the mineral oils did in the 70s and 80s).
You could always look at Used Oil Analyses on BOBISTHEOILGUY.com to see EXACTLY how the oil stacks up on longer drains. (Look at the German makes...or Civic 1.5T)
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Related factor: The bigger the oil capacity, the longer the oil lasts. How much oil does the 1.5 turbo require to refill at an oil&filter change?
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