When we recently shopped for a new vehicle for my Mother we looked at
the CR-V. We have a friend who has one as well. The friend's CR-V has
been very reliable, but he says he wouldn't buy another one. His
biggest complaint is the seating position. He has a base model with
the non-power driver's seat. My biggest complaint about his CR-V was
the wind noise. It was among the noisest vehicles on the highway I
been in in a long time. For my Mother we decided against the CR-V
becasue of the cost. She defintiely wanted a power seat and preferred
leather. Unfortunately as soon as you looked for a CR-V equipped that
way, you also got a sun roof, a fancy radio, and other stuff she
didn't care about. This pushed the price up well beyond the other
vehicles we looked at (Toyota Highlander, Ford Edge). She ended up
getting the Highlander.

Ed

"Observer" <none@void.com> wrote in message
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> Considering buying a new 2010 CR-V but so far what I read on the net
> is about reviews or comments for the features. What I want to know
> is
> the comments about the mechanics of them. Is there any mechanical
> /
> electrical weaknesses or things I should be wary of if I buy one...
> ie: timing belt or chain, electrical wiring, transmission, etc.. .
>
> Also anyone think a AWD in south Texas (Houston area) worth
> considering? I'm thinking about high water or just a lot of rain not
> snow or ice of course. Are the AWD reliable and do they require more
> maintenance? And do they handle a lot better than FWD?
>
> Sorry for all the questions but I'm still in learning and research
> mode.