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2008 Honda CRV Review big seller in US SUV market
Dennis, I have to admit the Honda CRV's do appeal to me. I've looked at them but have never driven one. Same applies to the Toyota Rav4 though. In fact, I think IF I was in the market for one of the two and the Rav4 did NOT have the silly looking spare mount on the back, I'd opt for the Rav4.
(I may be getting a bit off topic here) I've never owned a Honda but we own two Toyotas. I know Honda has a great reputation, as does Toyota. A few months ago we debated getting a new car, either a Camry or Accord (I like the styling of the Accord a little more). I asked a local mechanic that has a thriving business for a lot of years which would be the better car? The response was, both excellent cars but parts are easier to get and less expensive for the Toyota.
I'm just relating what he said. As far as getting a new SUV or car, I'm glad we waited. I'll continue to drive my 2000 Camry for the near future. My wife has a 2005 Corolla. I don't put many miles on my vehicles. The Camry is only approaching 70,000 miles and we also have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee that only has about 27,000 miles on it. Yep, 27,000. That would be worth next to nothing now so we may as well keep it. One last thing, The price of gas will continue to go up. For the number of times we truly need a 4wd during the course of the winter, it probably isn't even worth it to own one. A front wheel drive with GOOD snows all around would probably suffice in all but the worst possible storms. Sorry to get so long winded, Steve.
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Dennis, I live on top of a pretty steep hill. The mechanic that told me Toyota parts are cheaper and easier to get is on the bottom of one side of the hill. I actually go to another mechanic that's at the bottom of the other side of my hill. Both, good mechanics in this area with good reputations. Next time I go to my own mechanic I'll ask him the same question (If I remember, I'm getting old  -). Of course, he's a Dodge truck fan. The other thing is, unless I have to, or unless it's under warranty, once I buy a vehicle, any work that has to be done like brakes, exhaust or something like that(other than oil changes that I do myself), I go to my local mechanic. Now if I had your bucks I'd be driving a Lexus, or should I say Acura  and having my dealer pick up my car for service. I love looking at new cars, whether I can afford one or not and I suspect you like checking them out too. Actually it ranks right up there with looking at tractors and pretty girls.
Not necessarily in that order. I don't know when I'll be looking to buy another vehicle but I'll remember what you said when I do. Steve
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By the way, Dennis. I happened to notice that despite the fact I have 166 posts, you demoted me at some point in time to a single tractor. Admitedly I haven't had a lot to offer in the way of advice (mostly here to learn) but, was it something I said? You weren't even aware of the fact I leaned towards Toyota at the time.
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