Honda CRV

[HILLCYD]

My only deal is spending the 5% or whatever it is on financing for the thing when GM and others are giving away free money everywhere.

[bos]

My only deal is spending the 5% or whatever it is on financing for the thing when GM and others are giving away free money everywhere.

It bothers me that they always do this. Always a gimmick to sell your car.

[Mrs.ISUFan22]

I was also going to suggest having you look at the Rogue...I have the Murano and absolutely love it. Hummell's is great to deal with both on the service end and on the sales end. I can give you the name of our sales guy that we've delt with on all 3 vehicles we've bought from there.

[ISUFan22]

We've had about 10 Honda's so you can tell how we feel about them. My wife was getting tired of her 04 Accord and she wanted a small SUV. She went and drove the CRV and like it a lot. I told her that it would be a crime to not at least look at some other vehicles. We either looked at the Mazda CX-7, Saturn Vue, Toyota RAV4, and the Nissan Rogue.

She hated the CX-7 interior
She hated the wheel on the back of the RAV4
She like the Vue
She liked the CRV a lot
She loved the Rogue

We bought the Rogue. It's a little bit more of a risk to buy a Nissan than a Honda but it was just a lot cooler vehicle for the price.

Some of the advantages I saw over the CRV. Some are not a big deal but they were to my wife.

Interior is more up to date.
Seats are better
Sportier
Built in Blue tooth
Keyless entry and ignition
Better radio (even though it's a Bose)
Xenon headlights
Better looking
Better MPG
Hummells willing to deal.

The only advantages I saw for the CRV.

Possible resale value but it doesn't mean as much when Honda isn't willing to deal.

Reliability. Every Honda we've ever owned has been bulletproof.



At first I didn't know whether I liked the CVT transmission but now that I'm used to it, it's pretty nice. The rogue is a little louder in town but it's the quietest small SUV on the interstate.

At least test drive one and if you're in Des Moines, go see Bart. He's awesome to work with.

Well put. You may enjoy the service department at Hummels just as much as the sales folks. :)

Our new Camry has those options and they are great. I don't know why, but I love the bluetooth and keyless entry/ignition.

Ditto. Initially I thought I really wouldn't care too much either way. Now when I drive our other vehicle, it's quite odd not having them - especially the keyless ignition.

My only deal is spending the 5% or whatever it is on financing for the thing when GM and others are giving away free money everywhere.

IMO, there's a reason GM is doing that.

I've given the "domestic" manufactures more than enough opportunities to earn and maintain my business. Each time (with exception of my '89 Thunderbird) - I was let down. It'll take a lot for me to not only go away from Nissan products - but to go "domestic" as well.

[HILLCYD]

I was also going to suggest having you look at the Rogue...I have the Murano and absolutely love it. Hummell's is great to deal with both on the service end and on the sales end. I can give you the name of our sales guy that we've delt with on all 3 vehicles we've bought from there.

Not too hip on the looks of the Rouge.

[ISUFan22]

Not too hip on the looks of the Rouge.

I can relate on that. I've seen it and for me - it doesn't excite me. I don't dislike it, just not a huge fan either.

But the features are hard to pass up.

If it's between a CRV and a Rouge, I doubt you could go wrong. If it were between a Rouge and a domestic - that's a different story.

[HILLCYD]

I can relate on that. I've seen it and for me - it doesn't excite me. I don't dislike it, just not a huge fan either.

But the features are hard to pass up.

If it's between a CRV and a Rouge, I doubt you could go wrong. If it were between a Rouge and a domestic - that's a different story.

I have been fairly impressed with the Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia. They are HUGE and the price isn't too bad. Gas mileage is around 22MPG.

[cmoneyr]

We recently traded in my Ram for a new-to-us Murano. We love it so far. Features up the wazoo, good gas mileage, especially compared to my truck lol. I do like the look of the new CRVs, but I just can't bring myself to buy new.

[dmclone]

Not too hip on the looks of the Rouge.

I think they look pretty similar.

[dmclone]

I guess the Rugue is a little more rounded

[besserheimerphat]

dmclone - that's the <= 2006 CR-V. The 2007's were redesigned. Personally, I'm glad we got our '06 as I'm not as fond of the newer ones.

[Cy Heavy]

I have been fairly impressed with the Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia. They are HUGE and the price isn't too bad. Gas mileage is around 22MPG.

My buddy just bought an Acadia and his wife/they love it-great for the kids too

[dmclone]

dmclone - that's the <= 2006 CR-V. The 2007's were redesigned. Personally, I'm glad we got our '06 as I'm not as fond of the newer ones.

Oh yeah. here is the 08





Looks wise, I think the Saturn Vue is the best looking in it's class.

[cloneluke80]

I think the honda Element (I own one) is a lot better deal for the money.

Honda's in general are a bit overpriced right now, I think Ford is on the rise (Escape), the Nissan rogue seems like a better deal for the money.

But hey, I'm cheap.

[brianhos]

It is one of my favorite things to do....CAR SHOPPING.

It is the wife's turn to get new ride and she is in love with the new CRV. Does anyone have a new one? Any comments/concerns with it?

My only thing is that Honda won't do anything as far as financing and the sticker is basically what you pay. Never had luck dealing with them because they really don't have to deal, I HATE that!

I got Holmes to haggle on an odyssey when you could not find them anywhere. Actually Ames had one, so I just started the bidding war, and told them I would pay cash for it whoever came in lower. They both were pretty agressive.