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

This is really encouraging. My family has 3 cars and i think its time one
gets a miniSUV. But i dont think id be towing them out of the snow since i
already accept that cr-v isnt that powerful.

Btw for the rav4 and cr-v (especially the cr-v), ive read that there is a
big blind spot at the back. IS this really true and bothering you?



"tflfb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Judy .
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> You must do allot of in town  highway driving to get an in town average of
> 26, what do you get strictly in town stop and go?
>
> Tom
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> "Judy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > "jwacom201" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > > Im looking for a car (snip)>  now im looking at the CR-V which is a 98
> EX.
> >
> >
> >
> > Hmmm...I just got a 1998 5-speed manual CR-V (base model, no A/C),
> > which I am comparing to the 2000 CR-V automatic we already have (with
> > A/C). Interesting to see the differences between the 2 years.
> >
> > I believe the 1998 has a slightly larger, boxier body, but the real
> > (not good) surprise has been the gas mileage. I have always been told
> > that manual trannies should get better gas mileage than automatics,
> > all other things being equal. The 1998 has been getting only 22 mpg in
> > mixed driving conditions. This car came with the typical Honda dealer
> > guarantees & it has been recently looked over and tuned up.
> >
> > When you look into various websites for gas mileage on this model you
> > hear anything from 22 to 26 to 31 mpg. I'm not too happy to be at the
> > bottom of that scale with the '98 model. Our '00 automatic gets an
> > average of 26-28 mpg even with the a/c on.
> >
> > Otherwise the 1998 CR-V is superb. The CR-V is built on a Civic base
> > and handles like a tall car. The gearbox is a dream.
> >
> > So I'd suggest you find a way to verify fuel consumption on the '98
> > you're checking out.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > Cranky
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