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Considering I just paid it off...nah.
I admit the 2017 is more refined and higher end. I prefer mine.
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Help Me Decide: CX-5 vs. CR-V
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Considering I just paid it off...nah.
I admit the 2017 is more refined and higher end. I prefer mine.
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CrystalWhiteCX5
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A few personal observations and opinions:
- If rear seat room or cargo space are a consideration, it is tough to beat the CR-V.
- The CVT does not really bother me, but perhaps this is due to low expectations. It seems to be well suited to the 1.5 turbo engine.
- The CR-V feels like it has decent power in everyday driving.
- Was surprised at the handling of the CR-V. Not as good as the CX-5 IMO, but much better than expected.
- Can't compare to the 2017 CX-5, but the CR-V is considerably quieter than the 2014 CX-5.
- The exterior of the CR-V has grown on me. It seems fresh to me now but I have my concerns about how well the design will age.
- Didn't think much of the interior at first, but it is very functional and easy to use. Quality is not bad at all.
- Overall, I think that the CX-5 is still more fun to drive.
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Off-topic, but on the raising of the bar thing.
My first car was a Mercury Capri hand me down from my father, fast, unsafe and a complete turd. If you took a turn between 35 and 45 the steering wheel would shake, and I don't mean lane assist like, literally bounce in your hands an inch or two. My father took it to the dealer, several times and they just did the old "gosh, gee-wilikers, nothing wrong that we can find, we drove it around the block, everything was fine." Today, you'd lemon law that POS and there'd be a class action. Or, god forbid you get rear-ended in the wrong car.
Safety, and quality, has really come a long way. We're worrying about 4-star crash ratings when cars back then were like negative 79 stars compared to todays cars. We walk away from stuff, unharmed, that would have killed everyone in the accident and 3 bystanders for good measure back in the 70's.
My first car was a Mercury Capri hand me down from my father, fast, unsafe and a complete turd. If you took a turn between 35 and 45 the steering wheel would shake, and I don't mean lane assist like, literally bounce in your hands an inch or two. My father took it to the dealer, several times and they just did the old "gosh, gee-wilikers, nothing wrong that we can find, we drove it around the block, everything was fine." Today, you'd lemon law that POS and there'd be a class action. Or, god forbid you get rear-ended in the wrong car.
Safety, and quality, has really come a long way. We're worrying about 4-star crash ratings when cars back then were like negative 79 stars compared to todays cars. We walk away from stuff, unharmed, that would have killed everyone in the accident and 3 bystanders for good measure back in the 70's.
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I'm thinking about doing it on a 15. But, I gotta admit, I'm having to think pretty hard about it.
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Different Strokes, different folks.
I put the CR-V damn near dead last in looks. CX5, and Cherokee are the best looking. I think even the Rogue looks better. Different. Based on looks alone I'd even choose the RAV4 over CR-V.
I'm not being anti CR-V here, really. I did drive it. I also didn't hate the CVT as I've said many times. I liked the roomy 2nd seat. But looks? Hate the front end, hate the rear, hate the profile. I don't like chrome trimmed windows. Not even on the 17 CX5. I think my wife summed it up best when I told her I was going to drive the CR-V last Dec. Showed her a picture.
"Make sure it comes with a cargo net to hold all your soccer balls..."
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CrystalWhiteCX5
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I didn't say I loved it, just said it has grown on me. Seemed really busy at first but the more I've seen it the more I "get it". Tolerance of the "hot wheels" still varies from day to day. (uhm)
LOL! actually I got it for my wife, it was her choice after lots of looking. I'm not really a Honda fan but I have to admit I was fairly impressed with the car overall. (shrug)
She almost had her mind set on a Forester but we couldn't find one with the right options and colors. She was done shopping as soon as she drove the CR-V.
Her main criteria were rear seat room, cargo space, and gas mileage. If you're looking for that combination then the CR-V is a very strong contender. I'm sure it will get my boys back and forth to school with no problem.
As a bonus, I got my CX-5 back. Everybody wins. (drive)
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Nope that is gone again.
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Funny how you're the only person in the world who thinks the CX-5 gets better fuel economy than the CRV, in ANY SITUATION. I guess Motor Trend, AutoGuide, KBB, the EPA, and every YouTube reviewer must be wrong.
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I would hold off on this if I were you. Sure the 17 is a nice looking vehicle, but it's not THAT MUCH different then your existing 15. Still the same motor, transmission and platform, even the gauges are still the same. I'm willing to bet the mid-cycle refresh will introduce a new engine, new transmission, possibly Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, LED turn signals and a host of other features. It would be a much more noticeable upgrade for you. Save your $$$ and put some more miles on your 15 before trading/selling it.
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Lol, I love how "it doesn't have new gauges" is a thing, Mango.
The CX-5 gauges are perfect imo. Don't fix what ain't broke. By comparison, the CR-V gauges look silly to me (and others as they have posted).
To me a CX-5 is like the bond film Casino Royal, going back to what made driving great just as it went back to what made bond great. The CR-V is like Die Another Day. More gadgets and digital looking things = better, right.......right?
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The CX-5 gauges are perfect imo. Don't fix what ain't broke. By comparison, the CR-V gauges look silly to me (and others as they have posted).
To me a CX-5 is like the bond film Casino Royal, going back to what made driving great just as it went back to what made bond great. The CR-V is like Die Another Day. More gadgets and digital looking things = better, right.......right?
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With digital, you can get more information into the tach itself(like turn by turn directions with Apple CarPlay for example). It's not just for 'looks'. Audi has the best system IMO for this. Go look at Audi's 'virtual cockpit' and tell me it isn't better than using standard mechanical gauges. It's not about not fixing what isn't broke, it's called innovating/improving on what's already there. I get that you don't give a crap about this but guess what? Other people do and it helps sell cars. There is a reason why Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Lexus, etc...all use digital gauges or are in the process of transitioning to them.
Of course when Mazda doesn't offer them, it's because 'people don't need them'. How convenient. Same thing goes with the turbo motor in the CRV. People here bashed it because of it's perceived unreliability issues with excess heat, carbon buildup, etc...but of course if Mazda used a turbo in lets say a CX-5/CX-9 it's not an issue anymore right? Right.
Getting back to the point, I don't really see why any existing CX-5 owner should upgrade, sure its more quiet, and has updated styling(both exterior and interior) and a few extra features, but it's still using the same motor, transmission, and platform. Not to mention it's heavier, slower, gets worse gas milage and handling.
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I think you've hammered that point home to death there mango. (deadhorse)
As for the gauges, your point is made, however it's digging at straws if you ask me. Just another thing for you to complain about apparently. I like the needles.
Digital Displays are cool, but I would be concerned by how much High Energy Blue light is being emitted by the display if there is no filter to protect your eyes from damage. Here is a good website about blue light: http://www.allaboutvision.com/cvs/blue-light.htm
So you opted for the HUD in your CR-V right? Wait, what? You couldn't... that's a shame.
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