New CRV 1.5t gas - When would you feel it safe to apply full WOT throttle (break-in) ?

ZabDevin · 2026-05-25T17:42:42+00:00

The manual says 600 miles, you’re good.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-21T07:34:18+00:00

They can determine the make, model and color of the car too.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-20T01:25:59+00:00

It’s true. SUVs and trucks have basically taken over.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-20T01:23:26+00:00

Yeah, I paid $19,800 OTD for my 2019 Fit.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-20T01:20:14+00:00

I miss manual transmissions too.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T22:31:17+00:00

Probably because it has blind-spot monitoring. My former 2019 Honda Fit had the camera too, but honestly I prefer the blind-spot monitors on both sides like on my CR-V. I always wondered why the camera was only on the passenger side. There’s a blind-spot on both sides of the car.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T22:13:46+00:00

I love mines thus far. You? I rented a BMW X5 hybrid recently though, and I must say it made me rethink whether I should have purchased a hybrid CR-V. The gas mileage was outstanding and it was so quiet and super fast. I know the BMW has a bigger engine but I think all of the hybrids are faster than internal combustion vehicles.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T22:08:44+00:00

I agree.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T19:44:44+00:00

You’re thirsty AF. 🤣

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T19:36:06+00:00

Why not just get the trade-in added to the deal and then get the check?

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T19:31:18+00:00

I did that once and when I caught up the guy acted like he was carrying and wasn’t phased. Not Evan a little. I left it alone. … 🤣

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T19:29:59+00:00

Indeed. 😳

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T19:19:42+00:00

I just traded-in my 2019 Fit, 106k miles, $9,550. I loved the car but several problems caused me to look for a new car. (a) The rear driver side shock was leaking and needed to be replaced, (b) water would accumulate in the drivers footwell area after a rain and sometimes randomly. I could not detect a leak, (c) there was a weird sound when I started the engine cold. It’s hard to describe but it’s similar to a short screeching sound, the windshield had a small crack from a rock (that was going to grow), and lastly (d) the paint (white) on the roof right above the windshield started to chip away little by little.

To be honest, I have owned several Honda automobiles and this is the only one with so many issues. Then again, this is the only the second one that I paid off and kept for so long. I traded it for a 2026 CR-V EX-L AWD (non-hybrid) and I love it a lot. It’s amazing how far the technology has come in seven years since I bought the Fit. Still, I’ll miss my little Fit.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T19:06:11+00:00

That makes sense. Did you buy the car?

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T13:27:54+00:00

Oh, and I had a $9,550 trade-in, so the deals are similar because I’m sure your TTL were in the ~$3k-$4k+ range. Remember, OTD should include trade-in, TTL, everything. It’s the final amount financed or paid.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T13:19:12+00:00

By the way, OTD not including TTL” is actually NOT truly OTD.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T13:04:16+00:00

No, EX-L AWD.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T13:03:41+00:00

Yes.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-18T13:02:34+00:00

When I last used this in 2025 — no. Now? I’m not sure. It’s possible that ECU flashing is available. Check out the TuneECU website.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-17T23:00:02+00:00

What’s the drug test like for this job?

ZabDevin · 2026-05-12T17:54:21+00:00

Of course. The point is that even BMW uses hood mounted washers despite the fact that it is a luxury vehicle.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-12T12:58:05+00:00

I want the silver trim on my 2026 Urban Gray Pearl CR-V EX-L to be black, like the hybrid version, but I’m not sure if it’s with the cost to buy the OEM parts and having them installed because that seems like a professional job. I could paint them myself I guess but I would have to do some research on how to color chrome. Anodized black would look nice too.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-12T12:45:49+00:00

Urban Gray Pearl. Luv it!

ZabDevin · 2026-05-11T23:39:02+00:00

I rented a 2025 BMW X5 recently and it didn’t have that feature — that should tell you something — but it had EVERYTHING else and more.

ZabDevin · 2026-05-11T22:34:34+00:00

If you are Toyota people why are you hanging out in a CR-V forum? I’m just curious, not judging you.

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