How good is 2007 CR-V RT4WD

I am debating whether I want to get the 2wd or 4wd crv. I get hardly
any snow,,,,I get lots of rain though.

1) is there more maint on the 4wd?
2) more things to break?

any more comments? thanks!

 

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It's 'transparent' in operation, and there's not much you could break.
You have a rear differential that likes a fresh litre of Dual Pump Fluid
every 30,000 miles, but the advantage in snow / ice is incredible. If
you mention where you are, somebody with a CR-V in your area may comment.

'Curly'

 

I live in Atlanta. Not much snow, just lots of rain from time to time.
I was worried about the additional maintenance.

 

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Changing the Dual Pump Fluid is an easier DIY than changing the engine
oil. (you can also take the bottle of fluid to Monkey Lube and have them
do it while you're there) There's no other maintenance, except you need
to be careful to rotate your tires often enough so you don't end up with
smaller tires on the front, which puts a (continuous) load on the AWD.

Resale value may be WAY higher than the 2WD version, I think. Consumer
Reports would probably confirm that one.

'Curly'

 

Thanks for the information. I am still a bit undecided. The issue is
my 2wd EX that came in on monday was badly scratched, so I have been
waiting till Sat hopefully for my new one to come in. They have the
exact color/style on their except it is 4wd. I am thinking of seeing
if I can get a deal on it and be done. I am just not sure I really
need 4wd. Tough call. And I hate to increase my maint a lot, but it
sounds like I won't. What happens if you put a continuous load on the
4wd--bad things I imagine?

 

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It's the reason why the CR-V has to have a full-size spare. If your rear
diff senses that the front wheels aren't spinning at the same speed as
the rears, it engages (or at least drags a bit) as it tries to lock the
speeds to each other. Over a long term it will shave down the friction
surfaces (about twenty of them) in the clutch pack. The clutch pack
inside the differential looks suspiciously like the internals of a wet
clutch on a (honda) motorcycle.
This complication only matters to an owner who doesn't have the sense to
rotate the tires now and then, or who buys two large winter tires and
slaps them on the front (or rear).

Here's the Honda TSB describing some service tips when trouble is
suspected:

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/crv/x00-901e.pdf

'Curly'

 

I've looked at it and would get the 2WD version.
I have a few reasons:
-I don't need 4WD even though I drive to Western Canada's mountain ski
hills. I've used 2WD since 1980 and it does the job just fine.
-4WD increases fuel consumption of about 5%. Honda and Chrysler figures.
-It adds to complexity and could be a maintenance item, since I keep my
vehicles for 10+ yrs.

-I'd be concerned about the high speed handling. I rented a 4WD Fusion
for a 300 mile highway drive and didn't care for the high speed
handling, too much like RWD's oversteering.

Unfortunately there are only 3 models in Canada and the bottom one with
ugly wheels is 2WD.

 

All vehicles should have a full sized matching spare.
Those that can't carry one don't make my short list.

If you aren't concerned on having a full sized spare, I ask you where
will you put the flat tire if the wheel well can't handle it.