New ride itch. Possible upgrade from CR-V.

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My CR-V serves me well, but I'm thinking of something larger. It tows my pop up camper OK, but I don't think it could tow much more if I decided to step up from a pop up. It's also a 2WD, which sometimes leaves something to be desired when the roads are slippery.

I like the GMC Terrain/Chevrolet Equinox. Also like the larger Acadia/Traverse, but that might be getting a little too big. I can store my pop up and the MG in my garage in winter and still park the CR-V between them. Not sure I could still do that with something that size.

Main things I'm looking for are seating 5 comfortably, AWD, a V6, and at least 3500 pounds of towing. Not having a timing belt to replace would also be nice.
 
Chevrolet Equinox is a nice car, my daughter has a 2011 LTZ model, very nice.

Consider also a Nissan Murano.

I have a Buick Enclave (same as Chevy Traverse), and agree that it is a bigger car. But it has more room inside than a Chevy Tahoe!

PS: A 1964 MG Midget was my second car and first sports car ! Fun car.
 
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If vans are an option, the Honda Odyssey can do all of what you need except the AWD. It's very versatile.
* Seats 8 (Well 7.5!)
* Turns into a flatbed (I can carry a 4x8 feet MDF sheet laid flat easily...it's that roomy in the flatbed mode)
* Can tow upto 3K or 3.5k Lbs easily (towing package recommended).
* Decent mileage too for its capacity too!

But it's not an SUV! And neither is there an AWD option as yet (Toyota has a AWD Sienna!)

BTW, the vans have great deals going on currently as they are not selling as much as they used to.

Alternatively, a crew max Tundra??
 
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Toyota RAV4 V6 would fit the bill. I'm not sure if there are any new ones left over or you'd have to go used? Toyota's AWD would be a help over your 2WD CR-V but I can tell you that Toyota's AWD system is nowhere near as effective in the snow as Honda's. I know this because my neighbor has a V6 AWD RAV4 and my wife used to have an AWD CR-V. They'd struggle to get in and out of their driveway and I went right up and in.

What about a Pilot? I know it has a timing belt but you'd be years away from having to worry about it.
 
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Keep the CR-V. Instead of spending $10,000 on a new vehicle with AWD and crummy tires, spend $500 on a set of snow tires and you will end up with something that does better in the snow.

Replace the tuneup hardware on the CR-V, Change the trans fluid, Install a cooler, put on nicer brakes.

The Pilots can't tow more than 2000LB unless they are 4x4. And they have SEVERE camber issues with any sort of load in the back. New RAVs can't tow more than 2500 either.


My parents love their '13 Escape Eco-Boost. Has a LOT of power, they seem to be getting around 26MPG in the summer, does EXCELLENT in the winter (with snow tires, of course) and has a 3500# towing capacity. I believe that the 2.0 will have no problem towing 3500# either.
 
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Originally Posted By: Miller88
And they have SEVERE camber issues with any sort of load in the back.


This is by design, and is a trait held by most vehicles with an independent rear suspension subject to lots of loading. Negative camber gain increases vehicle stability, though generally does so at the expense of tire wear. This is why it's beneficial to have some negative camber gain when loaded, but to have less negative camber when unloaded.
 
The GM DI engines do have intake valve deposit issues. So be proactive with it if you get one to try and keep them away.
 
Originally Posted By: badtlc
The GM DI engines do have intake valve deposit issues. So be proactive with it if you get one to try and keep them away.


They do not, stop spreading false information.
 
Lots of news stories on issues with Ford and the ecoboost engine. I'd wait until the bugs are all worked out. The 08 CRV has less HP than the 2010 and the newer 2013 models that just came out. They do also come in 4X4 mode, but you got to get the EX-L package. I'd be with Miller88 on this one, especially if it's paid off. You're just now starting to get your money's worth.
 
If you are worried about DI deposits, just hammer down a few times a week. It should help keep it clean, along with using a low Noack motor oil such as PU.
I just took an old lady's DI 3.6L ?? Caddy out and when It was floored and shifting at 5500rpms it was pouring black smoke out the tail pipe. After 5 runs it was 100% better. Even she commented on how much better (smoother) it ran. She asked me what I did and I told her I just was HEAVY on the gas pedal on takeoff. She said "oh, but doesn't that hurt the car?" I said no, it is actually good for it.
 
Originally Posted By: badtlc
The GM DI engines do have intake valve deposit issues. So be proactive with it if you get one to try and keep them away.


Typical anti GM bashing comment.

Also false...

OP I agree that you should consider keeping what you have and run the wheels off it! That's the only way to get your money's worth out of a vehicle.

Terrain is a monster, a wonderful vehicle with nice features but a bit thirsty. Awful nice inside, as in comfortable.
 
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Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8

Terrain is a monster, a wonderful vehicle with nice features but a bit thirsty. Awful nice inside, as in comfortable.


I got 23 in mixed driving with my Terrain and the 3.0. The 3.6 is rated the same.
 
Truck? 2013 Ram V6 8 speed AT will do 25 mpg(2wd) or 23 mpg 4x4 highway. That is close to what the midsize SUVs do. However nothing can compare to a 4 door truck for versatility. Not much you can't do with something like that.
 
Originally Posted By: dgsbikes
If vans are an option, the Honda Odyssey can do all of what you need except the AWD. It's very versatile.
* Seats 8 (Well 7.5!)
* Turns into a flatbed (I can carry a 4x8 feet MDF sheet laid flat easily...it's that roomy in the flatbed mode)
* Can tow upto 3K or 3.5k Lbs easily (towing package recommended).
* Decent mileage too for its capacity too!



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Originally Posted By: dishdude
Originally Posted By: badtlc
The GM DI engines do have intake valve deposit issues. So be proactive with it if you get one to try and keep them away.


They do not, stop spreading false information.


Yes they do.

http://www.traverseforum.com/index.php?topic=2656.msg33436;topicseen

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But like most other DI vehicles, I think they can be cleaned up a bit and controlled with the right regimen.
 
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