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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Just purchased a 2007 Honda CRV since I store the SC for the winter.
I have only had it for 2 days but find that I like the naviagtion much better in the Honda. It's easier to use and the voice activation works great. It also has a backup camera (and that's in a $28k MSRP vehicle). They could have added that to the SC.


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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Yeah, the back-up camera, satellite radio, and IPod integration are on the top of most SC owners lists. Enjoy the Honda and hurry up spring!
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Honda, Acura always has brought some of the best NAV units to the market.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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This CRV also has a PC card reader where I can download music from my computer on to a SD card or Compact Flash card and through a PMCIA (I think) adapter, it will play.
It worked great. It will recognize up to 250 folders and 999 songs. They recommend using up to a 2 GB card even though larger ones might work.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Yeah. The SC is using "updated" 5-year old technology. The Honda CR-V is brand spanking new.

I doubt that Lexus will "change" the technology on the SC because the '08 model will most likely be it's last year until Toyota produces a redesigned SC. Only time will tell if the 3SC will become (once again) a leader in cutting edge technology (just like the LS460/600).
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Well Honda/Acura I believe have been voted as having the best navigation systems, followed by Nissan and Toyota.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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The CR-V has a $28k MSRP??
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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The CR-V has a $28k MSRP??
For a loaded useful CUV? That's not bad.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by PhantomZX
The CR-V has a $28k MSRP??
Yes... Check that comparo btwn the CR-V, RAV4 V6, Outlander and Rogue...

That's a really reallly good price for a compact SUV with leather, moonroof and nav!

Our Canadian price is about $34k without nav.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Nextourer
Yes... Check that comparo btwn the CR-V, RAV4 V6, Outlander and Rogue...

That's a really reallly good price for a compact SUV with leather, moonroof and nav!

Our Canadian price is about $34k without nav.
I didn't know they went that much upscale. I'm still living in 1998 when the CR-V was less than $20k. I haven't paid any attention to the CR-V since.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by PhantomZX
I didn't know they went that much upscale. I'm still living in 1998 when the CR-V was less than $20k. I haven't paid any attention to the CR-V since.
wow... that's a pretty cheap CR-V. In 1998, our CR-Vs were priced in the mid 20s, with EX versions maybe inching up to $27k (can't remember the exact numbers)
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Nextourer
wow... that's a pretty cheap CR-V. In 1998, our CR-Vs were priced in the mid 20s, with EX versions maybe inching up to $27k (can't remember the exact numbers)
I guess you're referring to Canadian dollars, while I'm referring to USD. Here's a webpage I found that shows the USD MSRP for several CR-V trims from 1998:

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Overvie...1998-CR-V.html

You'll need to scroll down near the bottom of the page.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PhantomZX
I guess you're referring to Canadian dollars, while I'm referring to USD. Here's a webpage I found that shows the USD MSRP for several CR-V trims from 1998:

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Overvie...1998-CR-V.html

You'll need to scroll down near the bottom of the page.
yeah it's in CAD. I was showing the difference btwn yours and our pricing, even back then
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