CRV - Xterra

Discussion in 'CR-V' started by Monroe, Sep 18, 2005.

  1. Monroe

    Monroe Guest

    Anyone have any experience with both of these? I'm bouncing between
    both, looking for a 4WD for some 3-season light travel trailer/utility
    trailer hauling but predominantly winter rural driving (high, tough
    snowdrifts on the prairie). Looking to buy something that will last
    many years.
     
    Monroe, Sep 18, 2005
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  2. Monroe

    Auto Mechanic Guest

    Go to EBAY at
    http://search.ebay.com/Utility-Trailer_W0QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3. The prices
    are reasonable and negotiable.

    B.J. at http://tinyurl.com/cq4q2
     
    Auto Mechanic, Sep 18, 2005
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  3. Monroe

    SoCalMike Guest

    the xterra would probably be more suited for towing, but the CRV will
    likely be more troublefree. how bout a tacoma 4dr 4wd?
     
    SoCalMike, Sep 19, 2005
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  4. Monroe

    Nightdude Guest

    Xterra => Gas guzzler. period. 14mpg is a norm. The engine is not the
    reason, the weight is! Over 4000lbs. compared to 3300lbs for CRV
    CRV => 22-24mpg is normal.

    Only great thing about Xterra, is that it can pull a medium size trailer no
    problem, as for the CRV, it's limited to 1500lbs.

    Also, the Xterra is better suited as an offroad compared to the CRV, but the
    CRV is not that bad in snow. Owned one since 2 winters now. Driven through
    several snow storms in Quebec and Ontario.

    Safety wise, the 2005+ CRV beats Xterra quite easily. Standard VSA and all
    around air bags.
     
    Nightdude, Sep 19, 2005
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  5. Monroe

    Monroe Guest

    Hmmmm . . . . that Xterra fuel "economy" figure is similar to large
    SUV's. If that is the case, why even bother with the compact Xterra
    (a rhetorical question to myself)?

    Appreciate the information. It is similar to what I'm hearing
    locally. Is there no compact (or close to) SUV that can haul a small
    trailer w/o long term problems and that can maintain some reasonable
    fuel ecomony?

     
    Monroe, Sep 19, 2005
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