2008 Honda CRV Shortage
 

I went to my dealer today and I was interested in a 2008CRV.
If I wanted the one that I wanted, I would have to go on a waiting
list! Is he pulling my leg or what! Is everything starting to go for
waiting? Honda has this beautiful broshure, but try to buy one!
Anybody have the same experience?

Re: 2008 Honda CRV Shortage
 

acforn@zoominternet.net wrote:
> I went to my dealer today and I was interested in a 2008CRV.
> If I wanted the one that I wanted, I would have to go on a waiting
> list! Is he pulling my leg or what! Is everything starting to go for
> waiting? Honda has this beautiful broshure, but try to buy one!
> Anybody have the same experience?

Depends on the model. I had to wait about a month for a 2WD LX. I
wasn't on a waiting list.

Re: 2008 Honda CRV Shortage
 

On Jun 28, 8:53 pm, Peaceful Bill <snails.p...@highspeedturtles.net>
wrote:
> acf...@zoominternet.net wrote:
> > I went to my dealer today and I was interested in a 2008CRV.
> > If I wanted the one that I wanted, I would have to go on a waiting
> > list! Is he pulling my leg or what! Is everything starting to go for
> > waiting? Honda has this beautiful broshure, but try to buy one!
> > Anybody have the same experience?
>
> Depends on the model. I had to wait about a month for a 2WD LX. I
> wasn't on a waiting list.


How do you like the CRV, I wanted a 4wd LX, but all they had was the
loaded Ex with all the electronics which I do not want Also I don't
like moon roofs.

Re: 2008 Honda CRV Shortage
 

acforn@zoominternet.net wrote:
> On Jun 28, 8:53 pm, Peaceful Bill <snails.p...@highspeedturtles.net>
> wrote:
>> acf...@zoominternet.net wrote:
>>> I went to my dealer today and I was interested in a 2008CRV.
>>> If I wanted the one that I wanted, I would have to go on a waiting
>>> list! Is he pulling my leg or what! Is everything starting to go for
>>> waiting? Honda has this beautiful broshure, but try to buy one!
>>> Anybody have the same experience?
>> Depends on the model. I had to wait about a month for a 2WD LX. I
>> wasn't on a waiting list.
>
>
> How do you like the CRV, I wanted a 4wd LX, but all they had was the
> loaded Ex with all the electronics which I do not want Also I don't
> like moon roofs.

I had a 98 Civic before the CR-V. I like it. Very comfortable and very
fuel efficient. Ride is Honda (tight, handles well). I'm tall and big
and fit nicely.

Surprisingly fuel efficient. On the highway I've seen times when the
avg economy exceeds 36mpg even over long distances. Usually can easily
get 33mpg. With cruise control and 69mph indicated, I get ~ 32mpg.

I've got about 7,000 miles on it and I'm averaging a combined 30mpg for
the life of the car (city and highway, short trips and long trips).

I find it difficult to judge the distance while backing up. Visibility
at right rear quarter is limited.

I don't like the OEM tires. Noisy, mediocre wet traction, squirmy feel
under side load.

Benefits far outweight the shortcomings. I intend to keep the car until
the wheels fall off.

Re: 2008 Honda CRV Shortage
 

<acforn@zoominternet.net> wrote in message
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>I went to my dealer today and I was interested in a 2008CRV.
> If I wanted the one that I wanted, I would have to go on a waiting
> list! Is he pulling my leg or what! Is everything starting to go for
> waiting? Honda has this beautiful broshure, but try to buy one!
> Anybody have the same experience?

The latest Comsumer Reports tested small SUVs in their Aug edition. I
recommend reviewing the article. The Suburu Forrester turbo was top rated
with the CRV rated 6th behind the 4 cylinder RAV4.The Honda's mileage was
21mpg overall vs the Toyota at 23 -- the Suburu at 20. In #3 position was
the nonturbo Forrester 2.5X at 22 mpg. Another possibility would be a 2008
Pilot which I would think is being discounted quite a bit.

i don't think he's pulling your leg, sometimes they may not have them in stock so they have to do a special order , also depends on the model

Re: 2008 Honda CRV Shortage
 

"Peaceful Bill" <snails.pace@highspeedturtles.net> wrote in message
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> acforn@zoominternet.net wrote:
>> On Jun 28, 8:53 pm, Peaceful Bill <snails.p...@highspeedturtles.net>
>> wrote:
>>> acf...@zoominternet.net wrote:
>>>> I went to my dealer today and I was interested in a 2008CRV.
>>>> If I wanted the one that I wanted, I would have to go on a waiting
>>>> list! Is he pulling my leg or what! Is everything starting to go for
>>>> waiting? Honda has this beautiful broshure, but try to buy one!
>>>> Anybody have the same experience?
>>> Depends on the model. I had to wait about a month for a 2WD LX. I
>>> wasn't on a waiting list.
>>
>>
>> How do you like the CRV, I wanted a 4wd LX, but all they had was the
>> loaded Ex with all the electronics which I do not want Also I don't
>> like moon roofs.
>
> I had a 98 Civic before the CR-V. I like it. Very comfortable and very
> fuel efficient. Ride is Honda (tight, handles well). I'm tall and big
> and fit nicely.
>
> Surprisingly fuel efficient. On the highway I've seen times when the avg
> economy exceeds 36mpg even over long distances. Usually can easily get
> 33mpg. With cruise control and 69mph indicated, I get ~ 32mpg.
>
> I've got about 7,000 miles on it and I'm averaging a combined 30mpg for
> the life of the car (city and highway, short trips and long trips).
>
> <stuff deleted>
With that mpg, I'm assuming this is a 2WD? I have an '04 CRV, EX, AWD and
average 22/23. I'm impressed if you are getting this with AWD.

Re: 2008 Honda CRV Shortage
 

"tww1491" <twaugh5@cox.net> wrote in message
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>
> <acforn@zoominternet.net> wrote in message
> news:d8c0931e-305c-4255-8eb1-839ae0c11ccb@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>>I went to my dealer today and I was interested in a 2008CRV.
>> If I wanted the one that I wanted, I would have to go on a waiting
>> list! Is he pulling my leg or what! Is everything starting to go for
>> waiting? Honda has this beautiful broshure, but try to buy one!
>> Anybody have the same experience?
>
> The latest Comsumer Reports tested small SUVs in their Aug edition. I
> recommend reviewing the article. The Suburu Forrester turbo was top rated
> with the CRV rated 6th behind the 4 cylinder RAV4.The Honda's mileage was
> 21mpg overall vs the Toyota at 23 -- the Suburu at 20. In #3 position was
> the nonturbo Forrester 2.5X at 22 mpg. Another possibility would be a
> 2008 Pilot which I would think is being discounted quite a bit.
Interesting...I believe it was Car & Driver did a test and have RAV4 1st
with CRV a close 2nd. I believe that they said it was a statistical dead
heat and came down to which one YOU thought drove better. They based their
results on off road driving and other things than just pure mileage/value,
etc. Probably wouldn't go wrong with either of them.

Re: 2008 Honda CRV Shortage
 

Just Me wrote:
>
> "Peaceful Bill" <snails.pace@highspeedturtles.net> wrote in message
> news:riD9k.15770$Ri.13716@flpi146.ffdc.sbc.com...
>> acforn@zoominternet.net wrote:
>>> On Jun 28, 8:53 pm, Peaceful Bill <snails.p...@highspeedturtles.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>> acf...@zoominternet.net wrote:
>>>>> I went to my dealer today and I was interested in a 2008CRV.
>>>>> If I wanted the one that I wanted, I would have to go on a waiting
>>>>> list! Is he pulling my leg or what! Is everything starting to go for
>>>>> waiting? Honda has this beautiful broshure, but try to buy one!
>>>>> Anybody have the same experience?
>>>> Depends on the model. I had to wait about a month for a 2WD LX. I
>>>> wasn't on a waiting list.
>>>
>>>
>>> How do you like the CRV, I wanted a 4wd LX, but all they had was the
>>> loaded Ex with all the electronics which I do not want Also I don't
>>> like moon roofs.
>>
>> I had a 98 Civic before the CR-V. I like it. Very comfortable and
>> very fuel efficient. Ride is Honda (tight, handles well). I'm tall
>> and big and fit nicely.
>>
>> Surprisingly fuel efficient. On the highway I've seen times when the
>> avg economy exceeds 36mpg even over long distances. Usually can
>> easily get 33mpg. With cruise control and 69mph indicated, I get ~
>> 32mpg.
>>
>> I've got about 7,000 miles on it and I'm averaging a combined 30mpg
>> for the life of the car (city and highway, short trips and long trips).
>>
>> <stuff deleted>
> With that mpg, I'm assuming this is a 2WD? I have an '04 CRV, EX, AWD
> and average 22/23. I'm impressed if you are getting this with AWD.
>

2WD. I didn't want a 4WD and had to wait for the 2WD. Mileage has
definitely improved since I got it. Maintenance indicator says I've
still got 50% left on the original (delivery) oil @ 7000 miles.