Re: 98 CR-V reliable? or 98 rav4?

What is G1? is it a 98? consumer report says that cr-v is 2.8 secs faster on
0-60 ..but thats about it.






"Gordon McGrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 04:12:37 -0500, "jwacom201" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >Im looking for a car. First it was the jetta but heard bad reviews
regarding
> >reliability. (very far from an SUV right? i think im really a small suv
> >type, i never liked lowered cars where i have to steer away from small
> >potholes and risking myself in ramming a truck instead.)
> >
> > now im looking at the CR-V which is a 98 EX. Since its a honda i expect
it
> >to be reliable. Is this a good car? i want something that has a high
profile
> >but not too much like standard SUVs. I want something that still rides
like
> >a car. how is the aftermarket parts on the cr-vs?
> >
> >Im also looking at the Rav4 and debating which one i should look into.
Seems
> >like cr-vs have more aftermarkets like roofracks, bike racks, bras and
> >etccc...
> >
> >Reports says that rav4 takes 13secs on 0-60 while crv takes 11.3.
>
> I helped a friend shopping G1 CR-V vs. RAV4.  With AT, the RAV4 was
> actually scary it was so slow.  The CR-V was superior in other ways as
> well, but that was the big one.
>
> >Should i be concerned to see mileages of up to 85k on toyota rav4s and
honda
> >cr-vs? It seems that on the VW's its scary to have mileages that high.
>
> It shouldn't be too scary with Honda or Toyota.  Just check it out
> closely and understand that you may need to do some service or repair.
>
> >
> >btw, im not a speedfreak. I want something that is rugged, sporty, not
too
> >big and has a good MPG. (did i mention reliable?)
> >
> >I also carry wide & long cargos. some are illustration boards that are
3x4
> >feet and rollled paper that are 107 inches long.
> >
>