Goodbye Honda CRV
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A nice Weather-Tech mat should prevent wet feet. It won't keep water from coming in, but there's a 2" lip on it that would keep your feet dry. When buying a car in that price range you are not buying perfection, you're buying how many miles can I get out of it reasonably reliably before it croaks.
@Mik said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
A nice Weather-Tech mat should prevent wet feet. It won't keep water from coming in, but there's a 2" lip on it that would keep your feet dry. When buying a car in that price range you are not buying perfection, you're buying how many miles can I get out of it reasonably reliably before it croaks.
It is not coming in from the bottom. It comes in from above your feet. You have to remove the dash to fix it. All it takes is strategically placed sealant to stop this from happening. There is a area where two pieces of sheet metal are seamed together and the seam is not water tight. It was when new but it needs to be re-sealed and it is a pain in the ass to gain access to it.
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@Mik said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
Just Flex-Seal the whole thing under there.
And sham-wows. Don't forget the sham-wows...
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Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton
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@Mik said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
Just Flex-Seal the whole thing under there.
And sham-wows. Don't forget the sham-wows...
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Congrats on the new car, Mark!
I really like the look: aggressive stance like it's ready to pounce, love the rims, they look like macho-strong. Wheels go great with the color, which looks like black from the picture. I don't know where you live, but hope it snows lots so you can have fun tooling around.I don't see anyone asking above, so how was the experience at the dealership? Did you have to put up with the usual ritual?
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How do you like the cross trek? I’m thinking of getting an SUV and that one comes in a manual, which I’m a bit nostalgic for.
Only non-witches get due process.
- Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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How do you like the cross trek? I’m thinking of getting an SUV and that one comes in a manual, which I’m a bit nostalgic for.
@jon-nyc said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
How do you like the cross trek? I’m thinking of getting an SUV and that one comes in a manual, which I’m a bit nostalgic for.
We love it!
The manual transmission version only comes with the 2.0 litre engine. Some complain about the 2.0 litre engine lack of power
The Sport and Limited editions come with the 2.5 litre engine, which provides 30 more horses and more torque.
The Sport and Limited have more safety features in the iSight driver assist system.
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How do you like the cross trek? I’m thinking of getting an SUV and that one comes in a manual, which I’m a bit nostalgic for.
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@jon-nyc said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
I feel like it? Want a trailer hitch to carry 3+ bikes.
Well, you certainly put the "Utility" into SUV.
I never understood the need for these things (though I did own a Jeep for a while).
If you're going to haul shit, then, yeah.
Otherwise, why?
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@jon-nyc said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
I want some power so unless I go with a Jeep I’m probably SOL on the manual tranny.
Ixnay on the Jeep. Grand Cherokees are fine for 60K miles and very comfortable, but after that will nickel and dime you to death. The smaller ones are worse.
I'm very happy with my Nissan Murano, and it took a lot to get me away from Honda/Acura and Toyota/Lexus.
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@jon-nyc said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
I want some power so unless I go with a Jeep I’m probably SOL on the manual tranny.
Ixnay on the Jeep. Grand Cherokees are fine for 60K miles and very comfortable, but after that will nickel and dime you to death. The smaller ones are worse.
I'm very happy with my Nissan Murano, and it took a lot to get me away from Honda/Acura and Toyota/Lexus.
@Mik said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
Ixnay on the Jeep.
Indeed. Mine did fine for about the first 50K or so (1999 Grand Cherokee Limited). Then, it was one thing after another.
D4 (without my consultation) bought a Jeep "Patriot." I'm waiting for the piper to play his tune.
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Turbos are nice for increasing power in a small engine. Shucks, Ford hangs two of them on one of their V6 ecoboost engines. Chevy puts one on a four-banger and puts it in a full-size pickup.
Neither one will last.
If you want longevity, buy a proven, naturally aspirated engine. If you want the power and economy of the turbo, and you aren't keeping the vehicle forever, buy what you like.
Now...If you want a modern day classic, something that one day may be worth more than you paid for it, look around for a gently used Toyota FJ. Might be really hard to find, but they did make them in a manual, 4WD.
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Turbos are nice for increasing power in a small engine. Shucks, Ford hangs two of them on one of their V6 ecoboost engines. Chevy puts one on a four-banger and puts it in a full-size pickup.
Neither one will last.
If you want longevity, buy a proven, naturally aspirated engine. If you want the power and economy of the turbo, and you aren't keeping the vehicle forever, buy what you like.
Now...If you want a modern day classic, something that one day may be worth more than you paid for it, look around for a gently used Toyota FJ. Might be really hard to find, but they did make them in a manual, 4WD.
@Jolly said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
Turbos are nice for increasing power in a small engine. Shucks, Ford hangs two of them on one of their V6 ecoboost engines. Chevy puts one on a four-banger and puts it in a full-size pickup.
Neither one will last.My 2006 A4 had a turbo 4-cylinder engine.
It lasted about 210,000 miles and 13 years.
