Which car ?

[Rustic23]

Moemg,
I would not hesitate if the price was right. I would try to get every dime of discount possible and extended warranty. However, as I think the recall was over blown and I have had cars that had been recalled and had no problems with them.

 

[73ss454]

When I was car shopping I came upon several 2009 Toyota's that were involved in the recall & had been fixed . I avoided them because of my fear of careening off the skyway bridge but they were great deals . So I am curious would you knowingly buy a Toyota that had been on the recall list if it was a good deal ?

I mentioned this before but I'll run through it quick.

I ran across a new 2010 Camry SE with 100 miles on it that had been damaged at the dealer. The dealer broutht it to an auction and sold it to a dealer that sells all types of cars on a small lot. I bought it for $18600 and put $700 in the body. There is still an open recall that I have to bring it into a Toyota dealer for the gas pedal. No biggie, if the gas pedal goes to the floor I'll just put it in neutral.

 

[WhoDaresWins]

I have not seen as many Crosstours around but they appear to be very nice vehicles also (I checked them out on the Honda website).
All this car talk has got me thinking: Would it be an oddball thing to bring two cars in to a dealer for a trade in on one vehicle? Or is this something that is just not done? I know, many people would try to sell on their own as prevailing sentiment is that you get more this way, but I would be averse to dealing with phone calls and people unknown to me.

 

[happy2bretired]

I have not seen as many Crosstours around but they appear to be very nice vehicles also (I checked them out on the Honda website).
All this car talk has got me thinking: Would it be an oddball thing to bring two cars in to a dealer for a trade in on one vehicle? Or is this something that is just not done? I know, many people would try to sell on their own as prevailing sentiment is that you get more this way, but I would be averse to dealing with phone calls and people unknown to me.

The Crosstours look huge to me. When I bought my two Honda Civics, I had three cars to trade in. I was too dumb to know if it was acceptable or not - I just did it.

 

[WhoDaresWins]

The Crosstours look huge to me. When I bought my two Honda Civics, I had three cars to trade in. I was too dumb to know if it was acceptable or not - I just did it.

Thank you. I will keep turning this over in my head. I am glad to know that it is a possibility. Actually, I prefer my older car (a 2001 with 75,000 miles), but I am trying to think of ways to simplify my life. Aging cars and maintenance are out of comfort level. I still work and occasionally must leave the office to make field visits, sometimes to rural areas where I travel on unpaved roads. And of course we have the winters here. When I leave for work, often my driveway is unplowed and the same it true of the roads. I tend to prefer larger cars, except when I go into Pittsburgh for events and must park, hence the two cars. I don't know what one car I would buy to replace my vehicles but I am mulling my options. Also, I HATE the dealer for my newer car and now that my car is out of warranty I might just dump it.

 

[73ss454]

Not unusual for a dealer to take in 2 trades on one car. Remember, you get the tax savings on the new vehicle for the total of the 2 trades.

 

[FinanceDude]

Well after multiple car test drives and endless research I broke the indecisiveness and bought a Honda CRV EX today . It fits my lifestyle and I like the size ( Not too small ,Not too large ) .I kept on coming back to that car so I made the plunge . Plus all the recommendations from board members gave me the push I needed . Thanks everybody !

You will not regret it...4 cylinder or 6 cylinder?

 

[Rustic23]

I believe all CRV's are 4 cylinder.

 

[RunningBum]

You will not regret it...4 cylinder or 6 cylinder?

The CRV is only a 4, that's one of the reasons I traded mine in for a Pilot, because of the mountain roads I have to drive up. But the newer 4 cyls are a lot stronger than the 1997 model.

 

[W2R]

If you have a garage, check the height of the hatch on the Crosstour. I hear it's very high, perhaps too high for some garages, though since garage door heights are pretty standard, I find that hard to believe.

Edmunds.com says it the height of the Crosstour is 65.7", about five and a half feet. That sounds to me like it would be fine.

Bracketing this height are (for example) the Murano at 68.1", and my Venza at 63.4".

 

[DangerMouse]

Welcome to the CRV owners club. You won't regret your purchase. I have had my CRV for nearly 3 years and am as happy with it today as I was the day I drove it off the lot.

 

[RunningBum]

Originally Posted by RunningBum
If you have a garage, check the height of the hatch on the Crosstour. I hear it's very high, perhaps too high for some garages, though since garage door heights are pretty standard, I find that hard to believe.

Edmunds.com says it the height of the Crosstour is 65.7", about five and a half feet. That sounds to me like it would be fine.

Bracketing this height are (for example) the Murano at 68.1", and my Venza at 63.4".

That's with the hatch closed. You need to know how tall it is with the hatch open. The Crosstour's swings up a LOT. Could be a problem inside a garage.

as opposed to the Murano, which doesn't go that much higher than the roof

 

[W2R]

Interesting! I hadn't thought that would be a consideration. Thanks for digging up the photos - - that appears to be quite a difference in open-hatch height.

 

[Moemg]

The CRV is only a 4, that's one of the reasons I traded mine in for a Pilot, because of the mountain roads I have to drive up. But the newer 4 cyls are a lot stronger than the 1997 model.

Apparently they pepped them up . Mine is great . No complaints about speed and definitely no complaints about gas mileage . It's a lot more than they advertised .

 

[Meadbh]

Apparently they pepped them up . Mine is great . No complaints about speed and definitely no complaints about gas mileage . It's a lot more than they advertised .

More per gallon/liter? That's good! Is your area flat, Moe?
I am thinking about mountains. What's the consensus: could I get by with the 4 cylinder on the CRV, or would I need a V6?

 

[73ss454]

I would guess you'll be going down as much as going up but that's just me.

 

[Moemg]

More per gallon/liter? That's good! Is your area flat, Moe?
I am thinking about mountains. What's the consensus: could I get by with the 4 cylinder on the CRV, or would I need a V6?[/QUOTE

Florida is flat but this is one peppy car . Apparently they juiced it up last year .It was pouring today and this car is great in extremely heavy rain . If your accord was a four cyclinder and you were happy on hills than that is all you would need in this car .

 

[RunningBum]

More per gallon/liter? That's good! Is your area flat, Moe?
I am thinking about mountains. What's the consensus: could I get by with the 4 cylinder on the CRV, or would I need a V6?

I have about a 2500 foot climb over 4 miles to get home from the grocery store, target, etc. The '97 wasn't enough, but I know people with newer CRVs up here who say they are fine. I'd try to get the CRV for long enough to test drive it on your mountains to see what you think.

 

[aldo]

More per gallon/liter? That's good! Is your area flat, Moe?
I am thinking about mountains. What's the consensus: could I get by with the 4 cylinder on the CRV, or would I need a V6?

Our 2003 CRV managed mountains just fine here in Colorado. It also was a great "toad" behind our RV--unfortunately, it was rear ended a few weeks ago and totaled

 

[Rustic23]

Meadbh, you will have to wait a while for that v6 crv. They don't make a v6

 

[NW-Bound]

I have about a 2500 foot climb over 4 miles to get home from the grocery store, target, etc. The '97 wasn't enough, but I know people with newer CRVs up here who say they are fine. I'd try to get the CRV for long enough to test drive it on your mountains to see what you think.

That's steep! I drive a lot on a mountainous highway here in AZ, and it has long stretches of only 6% slope. Most small cars including the CRV do fine. In terms of horsepower to weight ratio, I wouldn't think the CRV would do badly at all compared to others.

I must be a real geezer, because I do not care about muscle cars at all. If I am not towing or carrying anything, why do I need a lot of power for? And if people pass me, good for them. I already let people pass me all the time in my cars. In the future, most likely even commercial semi-trailers will pass me and my RV. I think driving fast is a trait of aggressiveness, and this geezer has become fairly mellow.

 

[REWahoo]

In the future, most likely even commercial semi-trailers will pass me and my RV.

That may be true in the future, but for now little old ladies with walkers are passing you. How long have you had that RV? And never taken it on a real trip?

 

[NW-Bound]

Heh heh heh... Another sign of geezerhood is patience. Heh heh heh...

Toad bracket mounted. Checked. Blue Ox towbar. Checked. As I said, still need toad wiring.

The UPS guy just delivered the toad wiring package late today as expected. So, things are on schedule. Have to install that too. Heh heh heh... Any day now...

Or should I wait till after Labor Day so that other geezers start to move South, while I start my trek North, so that I will have the whole campground to myself?

 

[REWahoo]

Or should I wait till after Labor Day so that other geezers start to move South, while I start my trek North, so that I will have the whole campground to myself?

That's what we're planning - our fifth trip this year...

 

[Moemg]

Since I had my last car for so long I got hung up on trying to find a car that would be right for that long again until I finally realized I just needed to find a car that was right for now . You can always change your mind .