Do you guys know anything about them? Do you know of any problems with them?
I think this is the car that I have decided on and would like some feedback.
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I think you should get a 2004 Ford Excursion, I heard those are going pretty cheap because of gas prices
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I have not heard any problems engine/chassis wise. Almost bulletproof.
But...
Chances are you going to be buying automatic. Honda since 1999 had been notrious for having faulty automatics. Recalls and all. Chances are Honda has solved the issues.
Hmm... higher center-of-gravity suv with so-so fuel efficincy at $3 per gallon. hmm
Civic sounds more like a safer purchase.
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I test drove both the 2 door and 4 door civics...I liked the dash set up but hated the radio and center console area...its not something that I could get used to.
Also, while the 4 door civic had a decent amount of space, it would so much easier to put a dog cage in the back of the CRV. We like taking the dogs to the dog park and the space would definitely get utilized by that and our weekly Costco trips LOL.
If dogs, getting married, and having kids weren't an issue for the next few years, then I would get the 2 door civic BUT things have changed
As for the gas milage, its the same as my Sunfire GT...I last 2 weeks on a tank of gas, and if me shelling out 40 bucks every two weeks is going to break the bank then I shouldn't be looking for a new car at all. More or less, I am content with the gas milage.
snoeterp82 wrote:I test drove both the 2 door and 4 door civics...I liked the dash set up but hated the radio and center console area...its not something that I could get used to.
Also, while the 4 door civic had a decent amount of space, it would so much easier to put a dog cage in the back of the CRV. We like taking the dogs to the dog park and the space would definitely get utilized by that and our weekly Costco trips LOL.
If dogs, getting married, and having kids weren't an issue for the next few years, then I would get the 2 door civic BUT things have changed
As for the gas milage, its the same as my Sunfire GT...I last 2 weeks on a tank of gas, and if me shelling out 40 bucks every two weeks is going to break the bank then I shouldn't be looking for a new car at all. More or less, I am content with the gas milage.
If practically is an issue then I can see it being a better buy then. If you told me it would serve for no practical purpose, then I d say go for a car.
It is I just steer clear from high center of gravity vehicles just for safety purposes only. I just saw you are going for a 2wd edition which does close in rating as your GT, you may spend $5 more and may last a day or two less on a tank-full but it should off set the convenience you'd be getting.
The only thing I can tell you is drive & take corners slower and research on Honda's auto tranny's reliability and go from there.
Best of luck!
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Sure Jim, I'll just pull some more money out of my ass for that.
go for it, nice little cars, we dont get a lot of them in for major problems at work, just routine maintenance.
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I had a friend with a 2000 CRV that he would beat to hell every day. Still kicking strong as ever. Plenty of room to haul around friends too. I'd say they are solid, and you should go for it.
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The tranny problems with Hondas went back to the automatics in the Accord I4/V6/Odyssey models. These issues have been resolved. The trannys that come with the K series motors have been very reliable. You could drop a M67 under the hood of those cars and they would still run. Most of the bulletins should be revised by the 2K6 MY. I'll ask my friends back at the shop to see what they have come up with.
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Depends on how much you would need 4WD. If you wouldn't need it that much I would get the 2WD. They are nice little SUVs!
No worries, we have decided on another car FOR SURE. But thanks for all the feedback!
