Dillon Pyron wrote:
> Thus spake TomP <roadcyc@socal.rr.com> :
>
>> The 2010 CR-v is as reliable as an anvil. That is the breed is well
>> developed and refined. If you drive mostly in town; the CR-v is a great
>> choice...
>> However, the ambient sound level when on the highway (driving 65~80 MPH)
>> can get a bit loud, depending on the road condition... after all, it's not
>> a luxury ride.
>> Make sure to drive the CR-v on the highway, and if possible on different
>> road surfaces.
>
> Problem is the tires. Chunky tires make more noise. AND present
> delamination problems (although not as much as a few years ago). Most
> AWD and 4WD cars and light SUVs are now sold with a less OTR
> aggressive tread design.
>
> Tires dissapate heat by getting as much tread as possible exposed to
> the air, and getting as much tread as possible on the pavement. Slicks
> are great for that (although there are other advantages, like contact
> surface for transfer of torque), but big chunks of rubber don't do as
> good of a job. And radials don't like that.
>
> But yes, the CR-V can be a noisy ride. My Fit, surprisingly, is much
> queiter. Not as much as the Civic you'd get for the same price, but
> more so than the CR-V you'd get for more money.
>> Observer wrote:
>>
>>> 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?
>
> DO NOT drive thorugh high water, AWD or 4WD. I don't know if you hear
> the LCRA commercials, but "turnaround, don't drown" is real. About
> 1/2 inch of moving water is death. In Houston, I've never seen "just"
> 2 inches standing. Look at how much of 10 and SW Freeway go under
> water farily easily. TXDOT keeps building drains and they keep
> flooding.
>
> Other than that, what are you really looking for? Is a CR-V really
> the answer? I've actually heard people say they buy a CR-V or RAV4 or
> even Highlander because they're afraid of a crash with a dump truck.
> Well, folks, if you get hit by a dump truck in a 'Burb, you are very
> likely going to be carried off in the van marked "Coroner" or "ME".
>
>>> Sorry for all the questions but I'm still in learning and research
>>> mode.


The CR-V is s short wheelbase, stiffly sprung car that is quite darty
and busy on the highway, especially over expansion joints.

Great on back roads though, and around town, as a hauler.