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Jeep619 Veteran Author San Diego Posts:250 Points:21,595 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2006 12:31:28 PM Ignore Jeep619 Report Abuse Car and Driver mag had pictures of the new CRV due out 9/28/06. I like the design (although kinda cute and not rugged) but I think Honda is missing some key elements. It listed that Honda doesn't like to mimic other companies, but the Rav4 seems like a better choice. The Rav offers V6, three row seats and upgraded stereo. The new CRV is not offering any of that but has a price of $21-28k.

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Car and Driver mag had pictures of the new CRV due out 9/28/06.

I like the design (although kinda cute and not rugged) but I think Honda is missing some key elements. It listed that Honda doesn't like to mimic other companies, but the Rav4 seems like a better choice. The Rav offers V6, three row seats and upgraded stereo. The new CRV is not offering any of that but has a price of $21-28k.

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gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2008 2:49:22 PM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse The CR-V a very smooth ride [Edited by: gasman14 at 8/29/2008 3:49:33 PM EST]
Jay4Runner Champion Author Oakland Posts:10,846 Points:2,344,940 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2007 12:44:34 PM Ignore Jay4Runner Report Abuse I just helped a friend choose a Rav-4 over a CRV. The 2007 Rav-4's are great!
Balatn Rookie Author Dallas Posts:12 Points:1,450 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2007 2:55:55 AM Ignore Balatn Report Abuse V6 is the better one. CRV is always nice to drive and giving very smooth transmission.
gk Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,932 Points:1,106,410 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2007 6:13:50 AM Ignore gk Report Abuse I like that the spare tire is hidden. I was intrigued when this new CR-V just came up, but having looked at it closer on the streets and in traffic it doesn't look that good to me anymore. I prefer Toyota RAV4, even with the tire on the back.
papaalex Champion Author Houston Posts:3,633 Points:588,625 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2007 1:36:17 AM Ignore papaalex Report Abuse I just wish it has a V6
Jeep619 Veteran Author San Diego Posts:250 Points:21,595 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2007 3:11:16 PM Ignore Jeep619 Report Abuse Hmm, I'm surprised that alot of people don't like the tire on the back of the vehicle. I'm not sure where the tire is located on the CRV, but on most SUV and trucks it is under the vehicle. I would find it alot easier to change a flat tire with a spare on the rear of the car than having to go underneath. A couple downsides of having the spare on the rear is: 1) makes the door heavier 2) can impare visability 3) the tire does not absorb crash impacts -- which may cause the tire to go in toward the vehicle and pop out the back window.
gk Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,932 Points:1,106,410 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 9, 2007 6:14:03 AM Ignore gk Report Abuse as I see more and more of new CR-Vs on the road, the less I like it. It just doesn't look too good to me. RAV4 looks better and better in comparison - if only Toyota would get rid of the wheel on the back and let that rear door swing up instead of sideway...
dtown40 Sophomore Author Dallas Posts:102 Points:19,115 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: May 4, 2007 4:32:36 PM Ignore dtown40 Report Abuse I owned a 1999 CR-V I bought brand new. I only took it back to the dealer once for the seatbelts getting tangled. Never a problem with that car at all. My only complaint with it was the rear door. I hated that design, but I thought it looked better overall then the 1999 Rav 4. I put over 105000 miles on the CR-V and it looked great when I traded it in. Skip ahead to 2007, and now I ve bought a new 2007 Toyota Rav 4. I like the styling of the 2007 Rav better then the CR-V. Unfortunatly, Im stuck with the same back door I hated on my CR-V. I hope the Rav is as good a car as my CR-V was. I dont think one can go wrong with either a Honda or Toyota. I keep a very close eye on my MPG, and my Rav 4 V6 gets 2 miles to the gallon less then my 4 Cyl Honda CR-V was getting, and I ve got SO MUCH MORE power. [Edited by: dtown40 at 5/4/2007 5:39:03 PM EST]
RamCummins Sophomore Author New Hampshire Posts:133 Points:85,245 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: May 4, 2007 7:34:56 AM Ignore RamCummins Report Abuse My wife wants to buy a new 2008 Honda CR-V next year. We have to check www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/bymakemodelNF.shtml first if it's regular before buy a new car from now on. I checked it for 2007 Honda CR-V and it's regular gas. Whew!
gk Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,932 Points:1,106,410 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 20, 2007 8:11:44 PM Ignore gk Report Abuse keep my eye on it
#12#_Christy21 Rookie Author Dallas Posts:9 Points:260 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2007 11:10:21 AM Ignore #12#_Christy21 Report Abuse Honad CR-V are good car they are really for a smaller family and the Rav4 is for a bigger family that has at less more then two to three kids.
Muskie49 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:12,460 Points:2,215,170 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2007 6:54:10 PM Ignore Muskie49 Report Abuse It's a great car!
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,526 Points:2,836,065 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2007 8:40:25 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse I really dislike the spare tire on the back of the RAV4. That is a big negative for me and was glad to see Honda get rid of it.
#12#_Burbon96 Rookie Author Nashville Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2007 6:26:09 AM Ignore #12#_Burbon96 Report Abuse 2007 CRV, All I can say is it is a fantastic vehicle. Last Honda I had was a '90 Accord with over 200K miles so I also purchased for reliability of the brand. This is my wife's vehicle, EX-L and it has room, I'm 6'4", and hauling capacity. Her other friends opted to purchase a new SUV before Honda came out with the redesigned CRV. I think they made a mistake as they bought Hyundai. Drove them all except the Toyota RAV4 and Honda blew them all away on quality and ride. Wife did not want anything with the spare tire on the back. Those who think the V6 on the Rav4 is a plus over the Honda CRV 4 cylinder are kidding them selves. This vehicle will scoot and does the speed limit the same, but sips less gas. I researched and emailed surrounding dealers and all were going with list price plus dealer add ons. Bought mine in a torrential rain storm and caught the dealer in a weak moment saving $1,000. If the wife is happy, then I'm happy. Burbon96
looney_toon Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,779 Points:670,800 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2006 3:02:01 AM Ignore looney_toon Report Abuse I like it
maddog57 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:137,743 Points:2,667,750 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2006 10:32:49 AM Ignore maddog57 Report Abuse I hate it......the CR-V used to be unique, now it looks just like other vehicles.
HFE Veteran Author Houston Posts:274 Points:89,310 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2006 2:15:06 PM Ignore HFE Report Abuse I really think they missed the boat on this one
LXH18 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:15,720 Points:3,211,750 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2006 7:58:45 PM Ignore LXH18 Report Abuse At least the spare tire is not on the rear door. The rear door opens upward, not sideways like the previous CR-V's. [Edited by: LXH18 at 10/31/2006 8:59:25 PM EST]
kev_1978 All-Star Author Washington Posts:586 Points:80,745 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2006 12:43:17 AM Ignore kev_1978 Report Abuse It use to be the other way around, but the RAV4 is now a better buy than the CR-V.
kgerchak Champion Author Washington Posts:1,181 Points:319,750 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2006 6:13:55 PM Ignore kgerchak Report Abuse We were looking for a small SUV and test drove the 2006 CR-V and Rav4. There was no question the RAV4 was a better option. The CR-V was gutless and everything felt stiff in it. We heard that the new 2007 would be a total redesign. Now that it is out, I am not very impressed. It looks like a Rav4, but the engine only has a little more power (still below the Rav4). The interior is funky with two-tone accents throughout.
ZZZoop Champion Author Virginia Posts:16,377 Points:3,125,460 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2006 6:57:10 PM Ignore ZZZoop Report Abuse Here's a bunch of photos of the new CR-V: New CR-V Neither a V6 nor 3rd-row seats would be a factor for me in deciding to purchase a CR-V over a RAV4.