alanab 0 #1 November 14, 2007 Anyone have one? I've been wanting one for some time now, I just don't know how it would handle in the mountains with snow. I don't like that it's a 4 cylinder and the 4WD is self activated. I do like everything else about them. I have test drivin one as well, but not in the snowy mountains. I just can't stand thinking about another winter in my 2001 civic. Maybe snow tires would do the trick? Just wanting to see if anyone has one or knows anything more about their handling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 November 14, 2007 Is that the mini SUV? I don't know anything about them except a former co-worker has one. But for Colorado? I'd rather go with something bigger and stronger."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #3 November 14, 2007 yep, that's it.... along the lines of bigger and stronger... well, that = more $ and more gas! i need to find a happy medium! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #4 November 14, 2007 Look at the Santa Fe . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #5 November 14, 2007 hola banana! i have the crv 2006 and LOVE it. it is a fantastic car. i've taken it on plenty of road trips and through snow, etc. in fact, it's already got over 20,000 miles in one year. the gas milage is great, it handles excellent in tricky road conditions, you can sleep in it, and it's generally very comfortable. i personally swept up a 2006 just before the 07 model came out because i liked the look of it better. all in all, couldn't be happier with the purchase. oh, and one more thing... hondas last forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 November 14, 2007 I tried an earlier one (not 2007) and in my opinion it was not as good as my Landrover Freelander (similar class of car) but then I'm biased towards Landies and Diesel in particular (seemed to have more torque and traction) - way.... way.... way better Off-Road. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #7 November 14, 2007 QuoteI tried an earlier one (not 2007) and in my opinion it was not as good as my Landrover Freelander (similar class of car) but then I'm biased towards Landies and Diesel in particular (seemed to have more torque and traction) - way.... way.... way better Off-Road. There is one key difference... Honda leads, Land Rover trails miles behind in reliability survey I think the Honda CR-V's are sharp looking vehicles and I would buy one if I were in the market for an "economy" SUV. A Toyota RAV-4 would be my second choice. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 November 14, 2007 (1) For Petrol I'd agree but not for Diesel. (2) Neither of those are as good Off-Road (The Suzuki is good BTW) ... and if you are not going to leave the tarmac... dont even bother to get a 4x4 (SUV to you folks). (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #9 November 14, 2007 Just get a 4Runner.. all the cool kids have one ha ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #10 November 14, 2007 Quote (1) For Petrol I'd agree but not for Diesel. (2) Neither of those are as good Off-Road (The Suzuki is good BTW) ... and if you are not going to leave the tarmac... dont even bother to get a 4x4 (SUV to you folks). Pretty much everybody who lives in Colorado can count on driving on something other than tarmac during the winter. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #11 November 14, 2007 Quote Just get a 4Runner.. all the cool kids have one ha ha Yah, what he said! Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #12 November 14, 2007 i'd love one but cant afford it or the gasremember? i just bought a house! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #13 November 14, 2007 Quote i'd love one but cant afford it or the gasremember? i just bought a house! Yeah I do remember.. but so did I! so its all good.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #14 November 15, 2007 I've got a '97 CRV with 120,000 miles on it. I really like this car! Been a great size car for roadtrips with two people and large dog. It has pretty good gas mileage for being a mini-suv (~25 mpg) and it is such a reliable car. My car has made it up to the firetower at lost prairie. Not an easy drive!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not sure about newer models, but mine has all wheel drive and seems to handle really great. Yeah, it has less power and that is noticeable when doing stuff like passing someone while going up hill, but that is not something that I personally really care about. So I go a little slower - not a big deal. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #15 November 15, 2007 BUy a Suburu---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #16 November 15, 2007 QuoteBUy a Suburu Alana, absolutely do not buy a Subaru http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/otherfunstuff/tp/LesbianCars.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #17 November 15, 2007 Quote Quote BUy a Suburu Alana, absolutely do not buy a Subaru http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/otherfunstuff/tp/LesbianCars.htm I dunno.. Maybe Alana wants some girly lovin? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #18 November 15, 2007 Hippie's a lesbian? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #19 November 15, 2007 karen, thanks for the info! thats the kind of response i'm looking for. i would also like to hear from anyone who's got one of the new models because i know there are some changes. you say it has less powers and it's noticeable going up hill while passing... but do you think it would be a problem going up hill in the mountains in snow, while in traffic? my civic sure does piss people off in this situation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #20 November 15, 2007 Quote Quote BUy a Suburu Alana, absolutely do not buy a Subaru http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/otherfunstuff/tp/LesbianCars.htm Alana, listen to Iwan. He knows everything there is to know about being gay. (.. I couldn't resist ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #21 November 15, 2007 Quote Quote Quote BUy a Suburu Alana, absolutely do not buy a Subaru http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/otherfunstuff/tp/LesbianCars.htm Alana, listen to Iwan. He knows everything there is to know about being gay. (.. I couldn't resist ) Gay. Californian. Not much difference. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #22 November 15, 2007 Quote Quote Quote BUy a Suburu Alana, absolutely do not buy a Subaru http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/otherfunstuff/tp/LesbianCars.htm Alana, listen to Iwan. He knows everything there is to know about being gay. (.. I couldn't resist ) Ouch!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #23 November 15, 2007 Quote Ouch! Oh.. sorry JP! Yes, you know everything there is to know about being gay, too. Didn't mean to leave you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #24 November 15, 2007 Brat! ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #25 November 15, 2007 Quote Brat! Thats right baby!! You'd better give me what I want before I throw a fit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
