98 CR-V reliable? or 98 rav4?

This is really encouraging. My family has 3 cars and i think its time one
gets a miniSUV. But i dont think id be towing them out of the snow since i
already accept that cr-v isnt that powerful.

Btw for the rav4 and cr-v (especially the cr-v), ive read that there is a
big blind spot at the back. IS this really true and bothering you?

 

This is really encouraging. My family has 3 cars and i think its time one
gets a miniSUV. But i dont think id be towing them out of the snow since i
already accept that cr-v isnt that powerful.

Btw for the rav4 and cr-v (especially the cr-v), ive read that there is a
big blind spot at the back. IS this really true and bothering you?

 

I helped a friend shopping G1 CR-V vs. RAV4. With AT, the RAV4 was
actually scary it was so slow. The CR-V was superior in other ways as
well, but that was the big one.

It shouldn't be too scary with Honda or Toyota. Just check it out
closely and understand that you may need to do some service or repair.

 

I helped a friend shopping G1 CR-V vs. RAV4. With AT, the RAV4 was
actually scary it was so slow. The CR-V was superior in other ways as
well, but that was the big one.

It shouldn't be too scary with Honda or Toyota. Just check it out
closely and understand that you may need to do some service or repair.

 

I helped a friend shopping G1 CR-V vs. RAV4. With AT, the RAV4 was
actually scary it was so slow. The CR-V was superior in other ways as
well, but that was the big one.

It shouldn't be too scary with Honda or Toyota. Just check it out
closely and understand that you may need to do some service or repair.

 

Canadian?

 

160K km is about 100K miles.

 

160K km is about 100K miles.

 

160K km is about 100K miles.

 

Just a couple of additional points about CR-V fuel economy.....

The 1998 5-speed Honda CR-V to which I referred is in England where
they did indeed make'em without air conditioning. Also more manual
transmissions in the UK than in the US, where the likelihood of
finding a 5-speed was, I believe, about 1 in 1000. The cost of fuel in
the UK is so high compared to the US that we are forced to drive with
a high regard for fuel economy. We've both actually taken classes to
become more adept at fuel-conscious driving. There's also a lot of
info available on-line.

US city gas mileage of 26 mpg was achieved with a small number of
longer town trips in which speed rarely was allowed to exceed 25-30
mph. US freeway mileage of 28-29 mpg was achieved using cruise control
at about 65-70 mph with a/c OFF whenever physically possible.

We still consider these models to be the best SUV for the money
anywhere.
Best wishes,
Cranky

 

Just a couple of additional points about CR-V fuel economy.....

The 1998 5-speed Honda CR-V to which I referred is in England where
they did indeed make'em without air conditioning. Also more manual
transmissions in the UK than in the US, where the likelihood of
finding a 5-speed was, I believe, about 1 in 1000. The cost of fuel in
the UK is so high compared to the US that we are forced to drive with
a high regard for fuel economy. We've both actually taken classes to
become more adept at fuel-conscious driving. There's also a lot of
info available on-line.

US city gas mileage of 26 mpg was achieved with a small number of
longer town trips in which speed rarely was allowed to exceed 25-30
mph. US freeway mileage of 28-29 mpg was achieved using cruise control
at about 65-70 mph with a/c OFF whenever physically possible.

We still consider these models to be the best SUV for the money
anywhere.
Best wishes,
Cranky

 

Just a couple of additional points about CR-V fuel economy.....

The 1998 5-speed Honda CR-V to which I referred is in England where
they did indeed make'em without air conditioning. Also more manual
transmissions in the UK than in the US, where the likelihood of
finding a 5-speed was, I believe, about 1 in 1000. The cost of fuel in
the UK is so high compared to the US that we are forced to drive with
a high regard for fuel economy. We've both actually taken classes to
become more adept at fuel-conscious driving. There's also a lot of
info available on-line.

US city gas mileage of 26 mpg was achieved with a small number of
longer town trips in which speed rarely was allowed to exceed 25-30
mph. US freeway mileage of 28-29 mpg was achieved using cruise control
at about 65-70 mph with a/c OFF whenever physically possible.

We still consider these models to be the best SUV for the money
anywhere.
Best wishes,
Cranky

 

What is G1? is it a 98? consumer report says that cr-v is 2.8 secs faster on
0-60 ..but thats about it.

 

What is G1? is it a 98? consumer report says that cr-v is 2.8 secs faster on
0-60 ..but thats about it.

 

What is G1? is it a 98? consumer report says that cr-v is 2.8 secs faster on
0-60 ..but thats about it.

 

Hey Tom, could you please explain HOW to develop the correct
technique for getting the best milege/kilometrage in regards of CRV?
I get 23-25 mpg city only (2000 CRV 5-spd.), which I'm satisfied with,
but of course would like to know if I could have a little more...

Thanks,
Dmitry.

 

Hey Tom, could you please explain HOW to develop the correct
technique for getting the best milege/kilometrage in regards of CRV?
I get 23-25 mpg city only (2000 CRV 5-spd.), which I'm satisfied with,
but of course would like to know if I could have a little more...

Thanks,
Dmitry.

 

Hey Tom, could you please explain HOW to develop the correct
technique for getting the best milege/kilometrage in regards of CRV?
I get 23-25 mpg city only (2000 CRV 5-spd.), which I'm satisfied with,
but of course would like to know if I could have a little more...

Thanks,
Dmitry.

 

Sorry, I'm not good for a teacher and this is not why I'm in this ng.
Best way to learn is to attend a professional driving school (and not
one of those courses offered by some colleges). But most of the people
learned driving at the neighborhood "driving school" (usually the
cheapest) which only purpose is to help you pass the exam.
If you want to save fuel first step is to eliminate the warm up. With
the exception of extreme low weather conditions or some diesels, warm up
is wasted fuel and senseless wear on the engine. Modern cars don't need
this old thing. Also read owners manual very carefully, there are small
differences in shifting between cars (regarding the optimal RPM).
I came here to learn the opinions of CR-V and Element owners about their
cars. I intend to buy one soon, and I think it will be the Element.

Good luck

 

Sorry, I'm not good for a teacher and this is not why I'm in this ng.
Best way to learn is to attend a professional driving school (and not
one of those courses offered by some colleges). But most of the people
learned driving at the neighborhood "driving school" (usually the
cheapest) which only purpose is to help you pass the exam.
If you want to save fuel first step is to eliminate the warm up. With
the exception of extreme low weather conditions or some diesels, warm up
is wasted fuel and senseless wear on the engine. Modern cars don't need
this old thing. Also read owners manual very carefully, there are small
differences in shifting between cars (regarding the optimal RPM).
I came here to learn the opinions of CR-V and Element owners about their
cars. I intend to buy one soon, and I think it will be the Element.

Good luck