jeelo
04-19-2007, 04:21 PM
Hey guys, just want to check-in and introduce myself.
I'm 27 and have always been an import/tuner lover and have had my share of tuners the last few years. I've had an integra, a couple of civics, a celica, and a turbo supra. I'm not one of those import/rice boys with large fart cans and the such. I've always liked my cars to be clean looking (no ugly tail lights and fancy lights). I'm more into real performance like engine swaps, tuning, tight suspensions, functional light weight rims, etc...
To fast forward, in the last 2 years or so I've gotten married and now have a 9 month old baby and currently driving around a civic sedan. Needless to say, it's just way too small for my family.
I've been researching around and test driving small to mid size SUV's and we've come up to the final 2 decisions.
We're now looking at the 2007 Honda CRV which is very much respectable. However, just doesn't have that trail/4x4 appeal that I want. It's driveability is so much better then other SUV's in it's class. Then there's the Patriot. I've researched, checked out the brochures and its got the most value for the money. I've been looking for a Southern Ontario dealership to test drive one but no one has it. I did however find a rental place that has it and I have the Pat booked for this weekend. It's a North (E) Package with only the 4x2. My wife and I are looking at getting the North (E) package with FDII and almost fully loaded. Only reason why we won't be getting the Limited is because we despise the Leather and with a child it just isn't the right choice right now.
Both the CRV and the Pat have similar engine specs and I was thinking of getting something with 6 cyclinders but then the price of gas has made me think otherwise. Plus, I won't be towing anything or doing any hardcore 4 wheeling. However, I do like getting out of Toronto so there are many chances of mild trailing.
Hope that wasn't a hard read, but I'm just checking in and saying Hello!
I'm 27 and have always been an import/tuner lover and have had my share of tuners the last few years. I've had an integra, a couple of civics, a celica, and a turbo supra. I'm not one of those import/rice boys with large fart cans and the such. I've always liked my cars to be clean looking (no ugly tail lights and fancy lights). I'm more into real performance like engine swaps, tuning, tight suspensions, functional light weight rims, etc...
To fast forward, in the last 2 years or so I've gotten married and now have a 9 month old baby and currently driving around a civic sedan. Needless to say, it's just way too small for my family.
I've been researching around and test driving small to mid size SUV's and we've come up to the final 2 decisions.
We're now looking at the 2007 Honda CRV which is very much respectable. However, just doesn't have that trail/4x4 appeal that I want. It's driveability is so much better then other SUV's in it's class. Then there's the Patriot. I've researched, checked out the brochures and its got the most value for the money. I've been looking for a Southern Ontario dealership to test drive one but no one has it. I did however find a rental place that has it and I have the Pat booked for this weekend. It's a North (E) Package with only the 4x2. My wife and I are looking at getting the North (E) package with FDII and almost fully loaded. Only reason why we won't be getting the Limited is because we despise the Leather and with a child it just isn't the right choice right now.
Both the CRV and the Pat have similar engine specs and I was thinking of getting something with 6 cyclinders but then the price of gas has made me think otherwise. Plus, I won't be towing anything or doing any hardcore 4 wheeling. However, I do like getting out of Toronto so there are many chances of mild trailing.
Hope that wasn't a hard read, but I'm just checking in and saying Hello!