In article <OjGIh.10260$zJ1.1089@newsfe24.lga>,
"tww1491" <twaugh5@cox.net> wrote:

> Wife wants to move out of her 03 Pilot into either the new CRV or the RAV4.
> Although Consumer Reports gives the nod to the RAV4, I am more partial to
> the Honda whereas she puts more emphasis on the CR review. Any opinions out
> there from those of you who looked at either vehicle?
I've looked at the new CR-V and it's very nice in many respects, but I
have one major and a few minor concerns. I found the seats very good,
very good leg and head room and even a full sized spare which I require.

The deal stopping concern I have with the CR-V is the lack of a
mechanical (non electrical) method of opening the hatch, where I keep
"minor" things like a jumper cable.

Three minor concerns I have are the very small battery,
the reach (for 6' me) to the shifter and the high weight.
I have yet to drive the CR-V.