CRV 2000 Noise Levels

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Question:

> Hello > I test drive a CRV-2000 model in the Honda Dealership and found > that it is very noisy in the interior.

Compared to what? > There was some discussion in the > edmunds site about this. The brochure says that they have added sound > damping materials but apparently it seems not.

Why? Did you compare it to a before-improvement model and heard no difference? > The passport in fact > has a lower sound level than the CRV

Yea… it’s a bigger vehicle with more sound proofing… > but the passports styling in > the interior is 10 years behind.

it’s an Isuzu. > I am also considering the Lexus RX300 which is atleast 15K > more. People say it is very quiet and well engineered.

Of course, it’s a Lexus, and it’s $15K more… > If any of you have any first hand experience with the CRV-2K, > pl. share your thoughts. I need to decide whether to go with CRV > or the Lexus (which is going to seriously bite my finances) or settle > for some other car.

If you can afford it, get the Lexus. > Thanking you > Regards > Siva R.

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Response:

Alex…..wake up! He is comparing them because he is divided over which one to buy, and he knows they are $15k apart and has asked for some advice or criticisms, to push him to either side of the fence! The question is: Do you have any advice for this guy , so you can guide his purchase decision? Whewwwwwwww! ….I didnt think so! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >You can not compare the CRV and the RX300. Like you said, they’re at least >$15K apart. If you want to compare a Honda CRV and something with Toyota or >Lexus, it should be the RAV4. >Alex > Hello > I test drive a CRV-2000 model in the Honda Dealership and found > that it is very noisy in the interior. There was some discussion in the > edmunds site about this. The brochure says that they have added sound > damping materials but apparently it seems not. The passport in fact > has a lower sound level than the CRV but the passports styling in > the interior is 10 years behind. > I am also considering the Lexus RX300 which is atleast 15K > more. People say it is very quiet and well engineered. > If any of you have any first hand experience with the CRV-2K, > pl. share your thoughts. I need to decide whether to go with CRV > or the Lexus (which is going to seriously bite my finances) or settle > for some other car. > Thanking you > Regards > Siva R.

Response:

: If any of you have any first hand experience with the CRV-2K, : pl. share your thoughts. I need to decide whether to go with CRV : or the Lexus (which is going to seriously bite my finances) or settle : for some other car. First, the Passport is an Isuzu engineered and built truck. The RX300 and CR-V are both station wagons with raised platforms. However, from what I have read of your post, if you can afford an RX300, go with the RX300 (that is, if you can get your hands on one. They’re very hard to get.), but be prepared for a markup. The CR-V does have extra sound deadening material, but it’s essentially a raised (bad) and even more un-aerodynamic Civic, which means that wind noise is inevitable. And given Honda isn’t well known for mind-numbing quiet, as Toyota and Lexus are, the noise levels are undoubtably high. I believe Honda has already made efforts to reduce the noise in the CR-V cabin, and should be commended for it. I am not sure what your motives are for getting an SUV. If it’s for the sake of an SUV, and you can afford an RX300, go with the RX300. If it’s for extra safety or 4WD or cargo space, there are better alternatives, such as any Subaru offering or AWD cars and station wagons from many automakers.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >: If any of you have any first hand experience with the CRV-2K, >: pl. share your thoughts. I need to decide whether to go with CRV >: or the Lexus (which is going to seriously bite my finances) or settle >: for some other car. >First, the Passport is an Isuzu engineered and built truck. The RX300 and >CR-V are both station wagons with raised platforms. >I am not sure what your motives are for getting an SUV. If it’s for the sake >of an SUV, and you can afford an RX300, go with the RX300. If it’s for extra >safety or 4WD or cargo space, there are better alternatives, such as any >Subaru offering or AWD cars and station wagons from many automakers.

I think you should approach your decision from a style,looks and resale value, and future retirement perspective. Consumer Reports has a New Car Buying Guide out on the Magazine Racks Now, If you can truly afford the Lexus, and your satisified with the amount of money you have set aside for retirement, …..AND if the Lexus Rx300 doesnt depreciate as Much as a CRV, then there’s your decision!!!! Afterall, the Lexus RX300 is heads and shoulders above the CRV in the Looks and Class and hardware arena!!

Response:

If you’re bent on going the SUV route, and you want it to be quiet and smooth riding, go with the Lexus. I’ve driven one and they are the quietest and smoothest riding of the current crop of SUV’s. Compared to the ES300 though the RX300 is smaller inside, rougher riding, noiser, rattles and costs more. You have to understand that SUV’s have these very real drawbacks. I say look into a Passat or Audi A4 wagon with AWD. Same space, all-wheel-drive safety in a much better overall package. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hello > I test drive a CRV-2000 model in the Honda Dealership and found >that it is very noisy in the interior. There was some discussion in the >edmunds site about this. The brochure says that they have added sound >damping materials but apparently it seems not. The passport in fact >has a lower sound level than the CRV but the passports styling in >the interior is 10 years behind. > I am also considering the Lexus RX300 which is atleast 15K >more. People say it is very quiet and well engineered. > If any of you have any first hand experience with the CRV-2K, >pl. share your thoughts. I need to decide whether to go with CRV >or the Lexus (which is going to seriously bite my finances) or settle >for some other car. >Thanking you >Regards >Siva R.

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You can not compare the CRV and the RX300. Like you said, they’re at least $15K apart. If you want to compare a Honda CRV and something with Toyota or Lexus, it should be the RAV4. Alex

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello > I test drive a CRV-2000 model in the Honda Dealership and found > that it is very noisy in the interior. There was some discussion in the > edmunds site about this. The brochure says that they have added sound > damping materials but apparently it seems not. The passport in fact > has a lower sound level than the CRV but the passports styling in > the interior is 10 years behind. > I am also considering the Lexus RX300 which is atleast 15K > more. People say it is very quiet and well engineered. > If any of you have any first hand experience with the CRV-2K, > pl. share your thoughts. I need to decide whether to go with CRV > or the Lexus (which is going to seriously bite my finances) or settle > for some other car. > Thanking you > Regards > Siva R.

Response:

Hello I test drive a CRV-2000 model in the Honda Dealership and found that it is very noisy in the interior. There was some discussion in the edmunds site about this. The brochure says that they have added sound damping materials but apparently it seems not. The passport in fact has a lower sound level than the CRV but the passports styling in the interior is 10 years behind. I am also considering the Lexus RX300 which is atleast 15K more. People say it is very quiet and well engineered. If any of you have any first hand experience with the CRV-2K, pl. share your thoughts. I need to decide whether to go with CRV or the Lexus (which is going to seriously bite my finances) or settle for some other car. Thanking you Regards Siva R.

Response:

Buy the Lexus, you two deserve each other.

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