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billege · 06-01-2003, 07:26 AM

I think off-roading is less than a "not priority" here. We do live in MI, so the 4wd will make snow a little easier, but that's why I buy snow tires.
We have 8 month winters here, I swear.

Please cease and desist with the anti-SUV comments.
If I were talking about an Explorer, you'd have a leg to stand on.

Because I'm talking about a CRV, you don't.

Save your breath. If you CAN find a real, factual, position on the CRV as a piggish SUV, go ahead and try. Until then, put a sock in it.

Read these numbers, and kiss my tailpipe.

Honda CRV 4wd EX
In-Line 4-Cylinder
2354 cc
160hp @ 6000
162lb-ft @ 3600
Emissions Rating LEV II

Wheelbase(in)--------------------103.1
Length(in)-------------------------178.6
Height(in)--------------------------66.2
Width(in)---------------------------70.2
Curb Weight (lbs)----------------3347
City / Highway (mpg)------------22/26

Honda Accord V-6 EX
V-6
2997 cc
240hp @ 6250
212lb-ft @ 5000
Emissions Rating LEV II ULEV / Tier 2, Bin-5

Wheelbase(in)--------------------107.9
Length(in)-------------------------189.5
Height(in) --------------------------57.1
Width(in)---------------------------71.5
Curb Weight (lbs)----------------3360
City / Highway (mpg)------------21/30

Ford Taurus SES Sedan
V-6
3.0L
155hp @ 4900
200lb-ft @ 5650
Ford’s Website does not give an Emissions Rating that I could find.

Wheelbase(in)--------------------108.5
Length(in)--------------------------197.6
Height(in) --------------------------56.1
Width(in)---------------------------73
Curb Weight (lbs)-----------------3350
City / Highway (mpg)-------------20/28

Chevy Impala LS
3.8L V-6
200hp @ 5200
225lb-ft @ 4000
No Emissions Specs found on chevrolet.com

Wheelbase(in)--------------------110.5
Length(in)--------------------------200
Height(in)---------------------------57.3
Width(in)----------------------------73
Curb Weight (lbs)-----------------3466
City / Highway (mpg)-------------19/29

Now, assuming you're capable of honestly comparing the numbers; the CRV is not out of line with other vehicles.
It sure as hell isn't a HUGE vehicle. Except for height, and 1.5 inches of width the CRV is smaller than the Honda Accord.
The CRV is smaller in every dimension (except height) than a Ford Taurus, and I know you'd not be telling crap about what a gas guzzling "Canyonero" a Taurus is.

In fact, Ashton don't you drive "one of 89 2002 Metallic Blue S.S. Camaro Convertibles?" That can't possibly get better mileage than the 2.4L four-banger in the CRV, can it? Also, your Camaro is longer, wider, and heavier, though not taller, than the CRV. (I checked.)

MrSelfDestruct I am 99.995% sure there is currently no hybrid SUVs for sale in the US market. Though, there are several companies with plans to sell one.
Also, I don't see the point in this case. The CRV gets no better, nor worse, gas mileage than a lot of cars out there. However, it does do better than nearly every minivan on the road (except those few minis with 4 bangers), it beats all the midsize and large SUVs, and puts a whuppin on full size trucks too.

In short, there are plenty of vehicles out there that do get bad gas mileage, the CRV is not one of them. There are plenty of fuel sippers out there too, the CRV is not quite one of them either. But it sure as heck doesn't deserve the blanket "it's an SUV whale" statement.

If you're not going to help answer my question, the least you could do is bring a real set of facts.

06-01-2003, 07:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	I think off-roading is less than a "not priority" here. We do live in MI, so the 4wd will make snow a little easier, but that's why I buy snow tires. We have 8 month winters here, I swear. Please cease and desist with the anti-SUV comments. If I were talking about an Explorer, you'd have a leg to stand on. Because I'm talking about a CRV, you don't. Save your breath. If you CAN find a real, factual, position on the CRV as a piggish SUV, go ahead and try. Until then, put a sock in it. Read these numbers, and kiss my tailpipe. Honda CRV 4wd EX In-Line 4-Cylinder 2354 cc 160hp @ 6000 162lb-ft @ 3600 Emissions Rating LEV II Wheelbase(in)--------------------103.1 Length(in)-------------------------178.6 Height(in)--------------------------66.2 Width(in)---------------------------70.2 Curb Weight (lbs)----------------3347 City / Highway (mpg)------------22/26 Honda Accord V-6 EX V-6 2997 cc 240hp @ 6250 212lb-ft @ 5000 Emissions Rating LEV II ULEV / Tier 2, Bin-5 Wheelbase(in)--------------------107.9 Length(in)-------------------------189.5 Height(in) --------------------------57.1 Width(in)---------------------------71.5 Curb Weight (lbs)----------------3360 City / Highway (mpg)------------21/30 Ford Taurus SES Sedan V-6 3.0L 155hp @ 4900 200lb-ft @ 5650 Ford’s Website does not give an Emissions Rating that I could find. Wheelbase(in)--------------------108.5 Length(in)--------------------------197.6 Height(in) --------------------------56.1 Width(in)---------------------------73 Curb Weight (lbs)-----------------3350 City / Highway (mpg)-------------20/28 Chevy Impala LS 3.8L V-6 200hp @ 5200 225lb-ft @ 4000 No Emissions Specs found on chevrolet.com Wheelbase(in)--------------------110.5 Length(in)--------------------------200 Height(in)---------------------------57.3 Width(in)----------------------------73 Curb Weight (lbs)-----------------3466 City / Highway (mpg)-------------19/29 Now, assuming you're capable of honestly comparing the numbers; the CRV is not out of line with other vehicles. It sure as hell isn't a HUGE vehicle. Except for height, and 1.5 inches of width the CRV is <b>smaller</b> than the Honda Accord. The CRV is smaller in every dimension (except height) than a Ford Taurus, and I know you'd not be telling crap about what a gas guzzling "Canyonero" a Taurus is. In fact, <b>Ashton</b> don't you drive "one of 89 2002 Metallic Blue S.S. Camaro Convertibles?" That can't possibly get better mileage than the 2.4L four-banger in the CRV, can it? Also, your Camaro is longer, wider, and heavier, though not taller, than the CRV. (I checked.) <b>MrSelfDestruct</b> I am 99.995% sure there is currently no hybrid SUVs for sale in the US market. Though, there are several companies with plans to sell one. Also, I don't see the point in this case. The CRV gets no better, nor worse, gas mileage than a lot of cars out there. However, it does do better than nearly every minivan on the road (except those few minis with 4 bangers), it beats all the midsize and large SUVs, and puts a whuppin on full size trucks too. In short, there are plenty of vehicles out there that do get bad gas mileage, the CRV is not one of them. There are plenty of fuel sippers out there too, the CRV is not quite one of them either. But it sure as heck doesn't deserve the blanket "it's an SUV whale" statement. If you're not going to help answer my question, the least you could do is bring a real set of facts. __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend."