Honda CR-V

Started by Morris Minor, January 27, 2018, 02:10:07 PM

Laconian

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on January 29, 2018, 10:33:30 AM
It's OK, I made spreadsheets for most of my recent auto purchases. Lesson learned, GIGO

Did you have a 25 point column for "Gotta Have It" that put the Civic on top? ;)
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GoCougs

Quote from: Morris Minor on January 29, 2018, 09:42:18 AM
My curse (and blessing - it's made me a good living)... is that I over-analyze everything. Once we realized we were not interested in a luxury or near-luxury brand, it became pure left-brain stuff.

Most all near-luxury and luxury vehicles are just not very good.

Morris Minor

Quote from: Laconian on January 28, 2018, 09:31:36 PM
If I wasn't hung up on the AWD implementation, I'd probably go with a CR-V too. That 1.5T is utter magic. Gaia friendliness with no downside, except maybe redline.
It would be fun for Honda to bolt two of those 1.5Ts together to become a bonkers high-revving 380HP V8 3.0T. Then put it in an AWD coupe.

(They had a Civic Type R in the showroom - it looks like something cobbled up by a spotty herbert living with his mum, on the dole, on a South London sink estate.)
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Laconian

Quote from: Morris Minor on January 29, 2018, 11:27:03 AM
It would be fun for Honda to bolt two of those 1.5Ts together to become a bonkers high-revving 380HP V8 3.0T. Then put it in an AWD coupe.

(They had a Civic Type R in the showroom - it looks like something cobbled up by a spotty herbert living with his mum, on the dole, on a South London sink estate.)

It's tragic how overdone the CTR body is. Teenagers can't afford a $36,000 hot hatch. :cry:
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r0tor

Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on January 29, 2018, 10:16:34 AM
We should open a home appliance subforum.

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MexicoCityM3

Quote from: r0tor on January 29, 2018, 01:15:37 PM
How to purchase cars like a toaster?

Exactly. Eliminate all subjective factors.
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MexicoCityM3

Quote from: Laconian on January 29, 2018, 11:22:29 AM
Did you have a 25 point column for "Gotta Have It" that put the Civic on top? ;)

That's how I choose BMWs every time.
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12,000 RPM

Quote from: Laconian on January 29, 2018, 11:22:29 AM
Did you have a 25 point column for "Gotta Have It" that put the Civic on top? ;)
There generally is some kind of BS subjective column. I don't think I compared the Civic with anything besides the Si though :facepalm:
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Lebowski

Sounds like we might need a CRV envy support group subforum.

AutobahnSHO

Quote from: Lebowski on January 29, 2018, 01:50:05 PM
Sounds like we might need a CRV envy support group subforum.

As well as a CRV Haterade subforum.
Will

Lebowski

Quote from: AutobahnSHO on January 29, 2018, 01:58:34 PM

As well as a CRV Haterade


One and the same. The CRV haters are the most envious, they can't take that it's objectively a better product than most of what's out there esp from the luxury brands.

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shp4man

53 year old Chevy pickup>>>CR-V.  :lol:

See, that's what I mean. The best option isn't always the most practical.

MrH

Quote from: Lebowski on January 29, 2018, 02:00:14 PM
One and the same. The CRV haters are the most envious, they can't take that it's objectively a better product than most of what's out there esp from the luxury brands.

This is actually true.
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AutobahnSHO

Quote from: Lebowski on January 29, 2018, 02:00:14 PM
One and the same. The CRV haters are the most envious, they can't take that it's objectively a better product than most of what's out there esp from the luxury brands.

:golfclap:  :golfclap:  :golfclap:
Will

shp4man

Hey, I'd love to have a brand new CR-V. If somebody gave me one. At which point I'd sell it and buy a '69 Roadrunner or something.  :praise:

Morris Minor

Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on January 29, 2018, 10:16:34 AM
We should open a home appliance subforum.
If you like I'll post a pic of the electric motor that assists the steering - reminds me of the one in a broken Eureka vacuum cleaner I stripped for fun.

The 1.5L engine is clever. So it's a bit right-brainish there.
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93JC

Quote from: Morris Minor on January 29, 2018, 11:20:28 AM
I keep a GSheets workbook, logging dates, mileage, work done, by whom, and cost.

:mask: Me too. I also keep a small notebook in the glove box.

MexicoCityM3

Quote from: Morris Minor on January 29, 2018, 05:37:17 PM
If you like I'll post a pic of the electric motor that assists the steering - reminds me of the one in a broken Eureka vacuum cleaner I stripped for fun.

The 1.5L engine is clever. So it's a bit right-brainish there.

I think it's a very good choice. Just not very "exciting" so to speak.
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Quote from: Lebowski on January 29, 2018, 02:00:14 PM
One and the same. The CRV haters are the most envious, they can't take that it's objectively a better product than most of what's out there esp from the luxury brands.

Good vehicle with a good engine. Nothing against the CRV, Andrew made a sound purchase. I love Honda, and some of my favourite vehicles I've owned were Hondas. It just hate their current styling.

Morris Minor

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Morris Minor

I had tint film put on the front door windows today - cuts a bit of glare & heat.

But - uh oh - the right  blindspot alert is now throwing an error - wonder if there's something wrong with the sensor. It's supposedly mounted sidefacing in the rear bumper. So much for Honda reliability.
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Morris Minor

The problem has not recurred. Is there any conceivable scenario in which window film would mess up this otherwise perfect example of automotive excellence?
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Laconian

Yes, sometimes an obstacle can interfere when the system attempts to calibrate. Our Subaru throws an error if there's something like a bush touching the the bumper.
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Morris Minor

Thanks. I'll keep an eye on it. Otherwise it's been very liberating to have some decent trunk space.
And I guess the other thought I've had is how carmakers are now putting in amazing and engrossing wizardry in the center stack. Then, to offset all those attention-sucking goodies, put in yet more wizardry to stop you smashing into those around you.
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