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billege · 12-01-2004, 01:30 AM

Whew! I had to read through 3 pages of this mess to make sure I hadn't already posted in this thread. It's not like the "I hate SUV" thread is new, you know? Given that it pops up every few months or so, I can't remember which one I'd commented in.

But, I'd just like to drop a quick one in defense of my wife and my SUV. 2004 Honda CR-V. It's an LEV. Emsissions? What emissions? There are many, many, many, many, many, V-6 sedans and minivans putting out more crap per gallon burned than our CRV does. It's about burning fuel well, and the 4 banger in the CR-V does it better than most.

Size? The "serv" as I call it (to bug my wife) is hardly bigger than my Lancer. Certainly it's taller, but if you have a problem with that, I can't help you. Oddly enough, I drive my Lancer 5 days out of the week, and I seem to cope with it's ride height just fine.

Mass? The CRV checks in at 3200lbs. That's a mere 600 more than my Lancer (which ain't a big ride, you know?) The average family sedan is heavier than our CRV. Minivans, which seem to avoid the SUV stigma, because the average American is an idiot, mass much bigger numbers than our puny 3200lb CRV.

MPG? It seems to manage 24mpg, repeatedly, per tank.

4wd? It was freakin great to have during the drive to up to MI this past Thanksgiving weekend in the freezing rain and snow. Yes, I drove slowly and remembered 4wd doesn't help you stop. Duh.

Sorry, I can't help you hate our truck. Maybe you'll try harder next time.

12-01-2004, 01:30 AM	#83 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	Whew! I had to read through 3 pages of this mess to make sure I hadn't already posted in this thread. It's not like the "I hate SUV" thread is new, you know? Given that it pops up every few months or so, I can't remember which one I'd commented in. But, I'd just like to drop a quick one in defense of my wife and my SUV. 2004 Honda CR-V. It's an LEV. Emsissions? What emissions? There are many, many, many, many, many, V-6 sedans and minivans putting out more crap per gallon burned than our CRV does. It's about burning fuel well, and the 4 banger in the CR-V does it better than most. Size? The "serv" as I call it (to bug my wife) is hardly bigger than my Lancer. Certainly it's taller, but if you have a problem with that, I can't help you. Oddly enough, I drive my Lancer 5 days out of the week, and I seem to cope with it's ride height just fine. Mass? The CRV checks in at 3200lbs. That's a mere 600 more than my Lancer (which ain't a big ride, you know?) The average family sedan is heavier than our CRV. Minivans, which seem to avoid the SUV stigma, because the average American is an idiot, mass much bigger numbers than our puny 3200lb CRV. MPG? It seems to manage 24mpg, repeatedly, per tank. 4wd? It was freakin great to have during the drive to up to MI this past Thanksgiving weekend in the freezing rain and snow. Yes, I drove slowly and remembered 4wd doesn't help you stop. Duh. Sorry, I can't help you hate our truck. Maybe you'll try harder next time. __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend."