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Q: What would it cost to supe-up a honda CR-V?
I have a 1997 Navy Blue Honda CR-V and its got 200,000 miles on it. Wondering about an estimate on how much a solid Tint would cost along with how much 20inch rims and possibly a new transmission would cost me?

A: it would cost your self respect. Why the heck are u pimping out an old honda? let alone a CRV! get the trans and call it a day dude. By the way 20’s may or may not fit, but its gonna feel like your car has no suspension and the tires are gonna wear fast.

Q: How much did you pay for your Honda CR-V EX-L? I want to know what a good price is.?
I am looking to get a 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L (with leather). They seem to be in high demand so the dealers in my area don’t seem to be offering much discount. I have been told $25,895. I saw some loss-leader deals for $24,000, but those are hard to get.

A: Those are about the same price figures that I’ve found. I too am shopping for a gas-miserly 4-cyl small SUV with AWD.. and I am THIS close to pulling the trigger on a Honda CRV!!

Hondas are Very high in demand, and it is near Impossible to find a “base” model Honda anything! Especially where I live.. most (if not All) the Honda models on the lot are Fully Loaded models with All the options. The (one) “teaser” model advertised in the paper has always been “Sold” to someone else!

Most important thing I can recommend is to find a reputable dealership and a referral to an Honest Saleperson/Sales Manager (oxymoron?).

Join one or some of the CRV-related Discussion Forums below, go to the “Prices Paid” section, and start talking REAL $ numbers, maybe even find prices/dealerships Local to your area, and possibly referrals to a good dealerships/salesmen..:

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef11a94

http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=188

“Quote” prices are usually useless.. they’re low-balled.
Oftentimes when you get a simple price “quote” over the telephone, they will simply toss you the Lowest MSRP BASE price with NO Options!

When you finally “sit down” to do the paperwork.. the “surprise” items will often include:
$300+ cheesy factory-installed “alarm” system
$100+ floormats
$100+ factory-installed “bumper protectors”, body moldings, etc.
$495+ freight charge
$xxx other miscellaneous crap they try to tack on there!

Some of the nonsense like the “alarm” takes a few minutes to be Removed by the dealership! Other things like permanent “bumper protectors” and other installed hardware can NOT be removed! And so will most likely make it into the final price.

If you can, ask Owners what their Out-the-Door price was.
Remember while tallying up the price: (MSRP + installed options)
..that you *still* have to account for
~8% sales tax (varies by state)
~2% for DMV license and registration fees

so add ~10% to the figure for a pretty close estimate of your Out-the-Door price.

Also, if you can work out financing Beforehand.. ie with your own bank, credit union, etc.. that’ll take Financing right out of the “sales discussions”, and may simplify your purchase.
Although depending on dealership and your credit history.. some dealerships offer some Very Low Interest rates/incentives these days that can be tough to beat! So it depends.

It *may* help if you keep an eye out here..
http://www.edmunds.com/incentives/RebateController?step=1&setzip=92307&tid=edmunds.n.incentivesindex.incentives.1.1.*#honda
..shows current Honda incentives ..No CRV incentives listed now.. but this often changes.

Anyways.. good luck! And when you drive home in that new-smelling, shiny new CRV.. let us know how it drives! :o )

Q: What would be some good tires for a 99 Honda Cr-v?
I have a 1999 Honda CR-V with almost 100k on it. I am in need to new tires. I live in Minnesota so i deal with a lot of snow. I want some bigger tires, i want my cr-v to look more agressive.

THanks

A: go to

www.tirerack.com

you will find what your looking for

Q: How do i close the hood on a Honda CR-V?
I opened the hood of a 2010 Honda CR-V to check something. But now i can’t close it anymore. So can someone tell me how? Thanks

A: Slam it a little.. Not too hard.
Hope it helps! :D

Q: How is the Honda CR-V 2007 in snow?
I live in New England so I need a car that’s good in snow. I have to commute on a highway every morning and I want a winter-safe car. Hows the Honda CR-V 2007?
Any other suggestions?

A: Its usually not the car.. its the tires. Get some good winter tires and you’ll be set with a cr-v. Considering its an SUV it should perform better than most other vehicles considering it is heavier.

Q: Why do I have a large steal hook on the back of my Honda CR-V?
I own a 2002 Honda CR-V and yesterday when I went to look to see if I had somewhere to hitch a trailer to the back of it, all I saw was a large metal hook. What is the purpose of this? Can I still hook a trailer to it somehow?

A: The hook was used during the manufacturing process to move the car down the assembly line. No, you can not hook a trailer to it. You will need to install a trailer hitch. You can order them directly from Honda or find them on eBay or Craigslist. Good Luck.

Q: How do you replace the windshield wipers on a 2007 Honda CR-V?
I just recently bought a 2007 CR-V and was wondering how you replace the wiper blades?

A: the easiest way is to go to Walmart and get them to do it for you. It’s like $4.

Q: Is $ 21,335 MSRP a fair price for a Honda CR-V LX? If not, what should I negotiate down to?
I’m looking at purchasing a 2008 Honda CR-V LX and visited a dealership yesterday. Before all the add-ons (tinted windows, etc.), the MSRP is $21,335. Is this a fair price or can I get it cheaper? What should I negotiate for?

A: You can look at Edmunds (www.edmunds.com) or Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com) to get an idea of MRSP, dealer invoice and what they say people are paying for that vehicle in your area. But it all comes down to demand, availability, etc. One good place is to go to the dealers’ web-site in your area and get an on-line quote. The dealers seem to be very aggressive in their pricing if you use this method. Hope this helps.

Q: How many right turns does it take for a Honda CR-V’s tire cover to revolve 360 degrees?
Everyone knows that the older CR-V (2006 and previous) had a tire cover on the back. It seems to turn only when you make a right turn. How many times do you have to turn before it returns to it’s normal upright state?
Assume that you were able to consistantly take right hand turns at the same velocity and angle of attack. Assume all outside variables are constant in such a way that it would turn the same amount every time.

A: Okay, this is an odd question, and seems to be like asking “how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop?”

You may never know. There will be different variables, such as the degree of the turn, the speed the turn was taken, and the incline of the vehicle itself. that’s to say the cover is even capable of rotating a full 360 degrees.

My suggestion…go drive a CRV and have someone follow you :)

Given the addition information, I’m going to assume it’ll rotate approximately 5 degrees per turn. Each turn being on flat ground, and a 90 degree turn at maybe 5mph which is typical from a stop sign. All I really need to now is how much it’ll rotate each turn, and with the estimate of 5 degrees, you’d be making 72 turns before it’s to the normal upright state.

Q: How do I replace the rubber hose for Honda CR-V?
Where can I find the large rubber hose that connects from the radiator to the engine for 1998 CR-V? When I feel it the inside is cracked and the only thing keeping it from leaking is the outer rubber.

And how do I remove it? There are two clips on each end that I can’t get off with my hands.

A: The hose your mentioning, is called a radiator hose. The clamps that your trying to get off by hand, is impossible. Will need special pliers for those clamps, or just pliers. The Radiator hose can be gotten from almost any autoparst store. Or even the dealership. Good luck.

Q: What’s your favorite color for the 07 Honda CR-V?
I am a college boy and I’m getting a all new 07 Honda CR-V. But I’m not sure what color is the best.

What do you think?

A: My neighbor has a green one. Its pretty sweet. Think green like the money you’ll be making after college. :)

Q: Is there a aftermarket trunk available for the 2nd gen Honda CR-V that does not have the spare tire on it?
I am considering the 2nd gen cr-v for my first car, but if i bought it i would want to remove the spare tire fro the trunk so i can parallel park easier. Is there an aftermarket trunk somewhere that does not have the spare tire on it?

A: Doubt it anyway you could have the spare and fittings removed.

Q: does the honda cr-v make a good first car for a 17 year old girl?
i have decided that i want an suv and i thought the honda cr-v was kinda cute so i was wondering if it made a good first car. and what other cars would you suggest for a first car?

A: Yes its a good first car for you. Its one of the best SUV in its class. Good styling both interior and exterior, good engine and high re sale value too. You can choose among the sub compact SUV in the market like Kia Sportage, Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape, Nissan X trail and Mitsubishi outlander. All of this sub compact SUV are good in its own way and are all reliable. Hope this help!

Q: What size camper can a Honda CR-V tow?
I’ve read that a 1st generation (1997-2001) Honda CR-V is rated to tow up to 2,000 pounds if what is being towed has separate brakes.

How big of a camper is 2,000 pounds? Are only pop-up tent campers under that weight? Have you ever towed a regular camper with a CR-V, maybe even one weighing more than 2,000 pounds?

Thanks!

A: I wouldn’t suggest towing anything with a CR-V but a pop up tent camper. The tow capacity is only 1,500 pounds.

Q: Anybody done comparsions between Nissan Rogue & Honda CR-V?
If so which one do you think is the better vehicle?
My money is on the CR-V although the Rogue looks good and has some nice features.
Honda has the quality, durability and time tested experience.

A: The CR-V is the vehicle that everyone wants to be in terms of styling, economy and reliability. Its the gold standard in the compact SUV category.

The Nissan Rogue is new; has a flashy ad campaign and is a hot product now. Nissan doesn’t have the greatest reputation for reliability or resale value compared to Honda and Toyota. Plus, Nissan has had a lot of recalls recently on their trucks.

The Rogue is too new to have any data on costs of ownership and dependability.

You can do some research at the J.D. Power website that might help you out.

www.jdpower.com

Personally, I’d go with the CR-V

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