CRV Vs. RAV4?

Discussion in 'CR-V' started by Al Andre, Nov 25, 2004.

  1. Al Andre

    Al Andre Guest

    I have been considering the CRV LX 4WD very much, and then I started to
    wonder if I should consider the RAV4 also. I noticed that both men and women
    drive the CRV and there aren't any gender specific commercials for it.
    However the RAV4 seems aimed at women only, and whenever I see one on the
    road, a woman is driving it. Being a guy I am not sure that I want to
    consider one with this in mind. I still want to know how they compare or if
    anyone as test driven them both?

    I know the RAV4 is more expensive for the same options. With the 2005 CRV
    LX, you also get 4 wheel disc brakes, EBD and ABS and VSA, and head curtain
    airbags. With the RAV4 you have to spend much more to get the same options,
    making it cost 1000's more. What's the verdict?

    Thanks,
    Al
     
    Al Andre, Nov 25, 2004
    #1
  2. sounds like you answered your own question
     
    sailbadthesinner, Nov 25, 2004
    #2
  3. Al Andre

    a Guest

    Also, you should consider one of the main technical differences between
    them: Honda's "real-time" awd (which is 2wd until it detects slipping)
    and the Toyota's full time awd.

    a
     
    a, Nov 25, 2004
    #3
  4. Al Andre

    Al Andre Guest

    Then I hate to say it, but they are making the RAV4 look appealing to women
    so women will spend more on it, then the CRV which costs much less. I know
    you can get a great SUV by getting the CRV LX 4WD with mudguards and
    destination charge for only $21,800.00. The same options in the RAV4 will
    cost you about $25,000.00.

    Pricewise, and based on logic, yes I have made up my mind to get the CRV. I
    just wanted to know if anyone likes the RAV4 over the CRV and why? I live in
    New England, where many of the roads are hilly, curvy, dark, unlit, and
    there are snowstorms and torrential/fog and rains often.

    After buying a 1999 Accord EX V6 which was bad in the snow and a 2002 Civic
    EX which is fair but not that great in the snow, I am ready for something
    else.
     
    Al Andre, Nov 25, 2004
    #4
  5. Al Andre

    SoCalMike Guest


    the g/f had a 2000 rav4, and the IAC valve kept getting gummed up. using
    good gas and synthetic oil didnt help. the only fix was taking the
    little hose off it and shooting throttle body cleaner up it every so
    often. otherwise it would idle erratically and sometimes stall when cold.

    hopefully, that problem is fixed. otherwise, it wasnt a bad lil trucklet.
     
    SoCalMike, Nov 25, 2004
    #5
  6. Al Andre

    a Guest


    As a follow up:

    "The permanently-engaged 'Real-Time' four-wheel-drive system, which
    works in front-wheel-drive most of the time, has the advantage of
    offering better fuel economy than cars with full-time all-wheel-drive
    system, and it disengages under braking to allow the four-wheel ABS to
    work. On the negative side, if you get stuck in some mud, there is a bit
    of a delay in power transfer which might mean that you can't maintain
    the momentum needed to continue. In my opinion, full-time 4WD systems,
    like the Toyota RAV4's revised system or Subaru Forester's AWD system,
    offer superior performance to Honda's system. However, Honda's system is
    better than just front-wheel-drive - for those who only need 4WD for
    getting out of a snow-filled driveway or getting up a slippery hill,
    Honda's system is quite adequate."

    From a review (of the 2002) here:
    http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/02cr-v.htm

    You may also want to read this:
    http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/hl/04rav4.htm

    It's a good site, good reviews and nice large photos...

    a
     
    a, Nov 25, 2004
    #6
  7. Al Andre

    motsco_ _ Guest

    ===============

    Go to the CRV forum at hondasuv.com

    ALL your answers are there.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Nov 25, 2004
    #7
  8. How about winter tires?
     
    Imminent Vengeance, Nov 25, 2004
    #8
  9. Al Andre

    Al Andre Guest

    Thank you everyone for your input, I will look into these topics in more
    depth. To answer some past questions, I didn't have snow tires on my 99
    accord and it was pretty bad. I do have snow tires on my 02 civic and it is
    okay, but as soon as there is 6 inches or more on the ground I think twice
    about driving, so its not that great to tell the truth. Mostly what I am
    looking for is getting out of the driveway and getting up hills, so maybe
    the Honda crv will work. I'll have to test drive them.

    Thanks,
    Al
     
    Al Andre, Nov 26, 2004
    #9
  10. Al Andre

    Todd Guest

    Hello,

    I have a 2002 CRV-EX with about 32,500 miles. I have been extremely
    happy with it so far. This July will be 3 years that I have owned it.
    Before I purchased it I did check out the Rav4. I compared them both
    and in my opinion You got more bang for your buck with the Honda.
    This is the 4th Honda I have owned so I am a little biased towards honda
    but I believe either one would make somebody a great vehicle.

    Todd
     
    Todd, Nov 26, 2004
    #10
  11. Al Andre

    SoCalMike Guest

    itll likely suit you just fine, but you *might* need to replace the OEM
    tires with something better.
     
    SoCalMike, Nov 26, 2004
    #11
  12. Al Andre

    Chris Guest

    Did you try a Honda Element? Less expensive than CRV or RAV4.
     
    Chris, Nov 26, 2004
    #12
  13. Al Andre

    Nightdude Guest

    There's another thing to consider is when things brake or even wear items
    are far more expensive on a Toyota than a Honda.
    RAV4 is also too small when we looked at it in 2003. There's so much legroom
    in the back it's unbelievable. Everyone that sits in the back is quite
    suprised, considered that the CRV doesn't look that huge outside.
     
    Nightdude, Nov 28, 2004
    #13
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.