Goodbye Honda CRV
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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?
Hate to bug you, but is my computer ready yet?? -
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.
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@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.
@George-K said in Goodbye Honda CRV:
@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.
Exception to the rule.
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OTOH CarMax did NOT want my 2009 Pontiac Vibe 2 years ago. Pretty good condition, rust free, but manual transmission and 120k miles or so. Kelly Blue Book said $2500 as a trade in so I took it to CarMax and they offered $1500. I wanted to get snippy but didn't. Just left.
I probably just should have kept it and gave my daughter $2250 to help her get her first car. That is what we got from the dealer as a trade. We got back the family 2001 Honda Accord - which I sold this spring for $1000 with a check engine light issue, 210k miles, and having just spent $650 trying to fix.
The Vibe sold at auction and pretty sure the used car lot it went to probably sold it for $4500-5500. I drove about 30 miles round trip to the used car dealer (where I saw it on Craigslist) to give them service records and a set of carpeted floor mats I forgot about.
