Originally Posted by bitkahuna

Since I bought one (Explorer), here's my $0.02... I did look at the last gen CR-V when I was shopping (no thanks). I looked at the Pilot too, but found it was quite noisy on the road - Honda not being into noise deadening material much. Anyway, the new CR-V is very nice, for what it is. It's almost a minivan.

Anyway, it's done well and Explorer sales have gone down mainly because of fuel economy. The Explorer is big and heavy and can tow a lot, but like a Range Rover's off road capability, it's not that important to most people.

Besides, the thread headline comparing CR-V sales to Explorer is pretty irrelevant today, as Ford has Edge and Escape CUV sales also so they've fragmented their own sales even. I think the Edge is pretty sharp, and it's selling quite well.

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Yes sir, we both agree the market now has tons of SUVs, Ford now has tons of brother SUVs to the Explorer, where before they did not.

Personally I could not be caught beaten, dragged and held against my will in the new CR-V. Just end my existence. Just looking at it makes me not want to go to Hooters for dinner tomorrow and just drink some water and eat some lettuce.
I think the Explorer is superior on paper (I am sure the CR-V ride is better) period. Its not even a debate which one is better.

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Seriously look at this thing....makes the Element look like a model..

Badge it a Ford or GM, it would be discontinued b/c of slow sales. B/C its a Honda, people actually buy them.

Its a great vehicle, wrapped in one of the worst exterior designs of recent memory. Chris Bangle even laughs at it

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Personally I could not be caught beaten, dragged and held against my will in the new CR-V. Just end my existence. Just looking at it makes me not want to go to Hooters for dinner tomorrow and just drink some water and eat some lettuce.