I got one last thursday ( Indian version )

[vasant3]

This is an Indian version of New CRV in New Red Pearl colour.

[sleeksilver]

Congrats on the purchase, it looks great! 8)

[kobecow]

can't wait til those projectors are available to order as parts.

[honguy]

Hey Vasant3 Congrats on your Amchi Mumbai CRV.

Jai Maharashtra
Honguy

[ccacp89103]

can't wait til those projectors are available to order as parts.
The mirrors and the exhaust finisher !


Show us more pictures of the xenons and the interior !!!!

[craverjd138]

why is it that you guys in europe or in asia get to have those awesome features -- projector headlights, chrome edged fog lights and side mirrors with blinkers?

very nice ride vasant3!

[sleeksilver]

why is it that you guys in europe or in asia get to have those awesome features -- projector headlights, chrome edged fog lights and side mirrors with blinkers?

very nice ride vasant3!

because Americans in general don't want to pay extra for them.

[dreese9859]

Those are some killer lights and the vehicle looks great overall.

Is the exhaust that he has the same as the one available for purchase from sites like H and A? It looks so much better on this one for some reason.

[craverjd138]

why is it that you guys in europe or in asia get to have those awesome features -- projector headlights, chrome edged fog lights and side mirrors with blinkers?

very nice ride vasant3!

because Americans in general don't want to pay extra for them.

then why can't Honda just tuck them all in as standard features and not offer them as options? if these items are already marked as standard across the globe, would americans think that those can be made as options and forego with it instead? i don't think so.

[Racoon]

why is it that you guys in europe or in asia get to have those awesome features -- projector headlights, chrome edged fog lights and side mirrors with blinkers?
because Americans in general don't want to pay extra for them.
then why can't Honda just tuck them all in as standard features and not offer them as options? if these items are already marked as standard across the globe, would americans think that those can be made as options and forego with it instead? i don't think so.
It's worth repeating: Because americans in general don't want to pay extra for them.

Even if they were "standard" features in the US, adding them would drive up the base cost of the vehicle.

This view, IMO, is one of the most annoying I find of my fellow Americans. They/we seem to want all of the luxury features, and goodies, and options that the European versions have...but we think we should get them for the same price as we pay in the US for a less well equipped vehicle.

Let's compare prices for gasoline engine automatic transmission CR-Vs in the US and UK:

2007 US CR-V prices (US Dollars): $20,600 - $26,000
2007 UK CR-V prices (GB Pounds): 18,800 - 24,600

UK Pounds converted to US Dollars:

2007 UK CR-V prices (US Dolars): $36,641 - $47,945

Are you willing to pay $36,000 for a CR-V LX?

TANSTAAFL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TANSTAAFL)

[etc]

rac - you shouldnt be comparing the price of the vehicles - in europe the taxes are solid
what you could do is check the price of the extras and add it to the price of the vehicle in u.s.
but to do that wed have to wait a couple of weeks

[liquidfuel88]

i think that Honda should at least offer those other parts as options...

[Racoon]

rac - you shouldnt be comparing the price of the vehicles - in europe the taxes are solid
what you could do is check the price of the extras and add it to the price of the vehicle in u.s.
but to do that wed have to wait a couple of weeks
Are the taxes built into the MSRP listed on the Honda UK website? Or are they added to the MSRP?

If they're added, then the price comparisons are valid.

JM2C

[indothai]

I think the prices outside the states are very high because of the taxes and not the cost of the "extras".

In fact, IMHO, the manufacturers/dealers probably have to put in those "extras" to justify the high costs because of the taxes, roughly 60% for Thailand I think (dependant on a variety of 'ridiculous' factors).

States-side CR-V's get the side curtain airbags... Thai CR-V's don't... I think that's mostly because it will increase the "overall" cost considerably.
I asked for the Navi option and the dealer did a rough quote of $850 USD... if i'm not wrong, that's quite cheaper than states-side.

I personally would prefer to get those airbags than the projectors... projectors could always be bought and installed, can't say the same for the side curtain airbags.

I think the Japan and Euro CR-V's are the best, in terms of options and extras.. they've got it all.

If you are really interested in Thai Auto Tax Rates:
http://www.industrythailand.com/mainInd%5C1%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A2%E0 %B8%99%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%8C2_%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8 %AD.pdf

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Very nicely equipped (accessorized for us in the US).

Is your CRV made in India now?

B.

[vasant3]

No our CRVs are imported from Japan.In India for CBUs(fully imported) cars we pay a customs duty of 105%.So FOB for auto crv is about US $ 18000.
We pay US $ 40000 including all taxes( on road in Mumbai) In Delhi it is cheaper by US $ 2000,because our state taxes are more.

All the exrtas that you see on my crv are standerd that include fog lamp garnish,woody interior panels,side step garnish and exhaust pipe finisher.We do not get side airbags,VSA,TPMS.Projector head lamps(low beam) gets HIDs.High beam gets Halogens.

[etc]

rac - you shouldnt be comparing the price of the vehicles - in europe the taxes are solid
what you could do is check the price of the extras and add it to the price of the vehicle in u.s.
but to do that wed have to wait a couple of weeks
Are the taxes built into the MSRP listed on the Honda UK website? Or are they added to the MSRP?

If they're added, then the price comparisons are valid.

JM2C
the prices are OTR - on the road

[honguy]

Your CRV Says AWD do you really nead AWD in bombay ?

Thanks
Honguy

[Racoon]

rac - you shouldnt be comparing the price of the vehicles - in europe the taxes are solid
what you could do is check the price of the extras and add it to the price of the vehicle in u.s.
but to do that wed have to wait a couple of weeks
Are the taxes built into the MSRP listed on the Honda UK website? Or are they added to the MSRP?

If they're added, then the price comparisons are valid.

JM2C
the prices are OTR - on the road
Okay, so what are the taxes? I'd like to be able to compare prices.

[JHonda]

How do we get our hands on those awesome parts, Projector lights, turn signal mirrors, etc? Is there a Honda dealer overseas that sells there stuff on the internet to folks in the US? Or maybe even folks from Europe or Japan, etc. can get some of these and sell it on this forum or ebay? They probably could make a little bit of extra money to help pay for the taxes. :lol:

[ccacp89103]

Vasant, what is the light output of those HIDs at night. Please post pictures, it would be much appreciated !

[indothai]

Your CRV Says AWD do you really nead AWD in bombay ?

Thanks
Honguy

Why not? I've got one on order and I live in Bangkok.


How do we get our hands on those awesome parts, Projector lights, turn signal mirrors, etc? Is there a Honda dealer overseas that sells there stuff on the internet to folks in the US? Or maybe even folks from Europe or Japan, etc. can get some of these and sell it on this forum or ebay? They probably could make a little bit of extra money to help pay for the taxes.

The mirrors are probably a lot easier to get and install than the projector HID's. Based on the options of those HID's: some have AFS with auto leveling, or leveling only, or neither. I can only guess that the housings have different part numbers according to options.

I think it would only be a matter of time before someone starts selling OEM housing with projectors on the net... so hang in there.

[vasant3]

I will get some pictures today.All CRVs in india are 4WD.They are excellent in heavy monsoon rains.The HIDs in projectors are philips 4100K which is leagal over here.The bulb type is H1 for projectors,HB3 for highbeam and H11 for fogs.With every new model honda changes the bulb type.
One more thing I notice in Indian CRV is there are no ashtrays.Even for a nonsmoker like me driverside ashtray was usefull for keeping loose coins and notes.

[craverjd138]

I think Honda has long parted with the ashtray in its vehicles (at least in my 99 Accord and 07 CR-V) because of its philosophy on the environment. How can you call yourself as someone who is concerned with the environment and the well-being of your customers if subtly you are catering to little things like smoking in your vehicles? The 07 CR-V already has a lot of places where you can put your stash so you don't need an ashtray for your coins.

But still, your CR-V has some of the features that would really be a plus if those were also made available in the US version. I think I know the reason why Honda made such a move. It's because Hondas here cater to the lower- to middle-class buyers while their Acura division targets the upscale market. If they are going to include those things like projector lamps, side-mirrors with turn signals, etc. in the CR-V here then it would already eat up some of the market that the RDX is aiming at. I think Acura is not present in most European and Asian markets, that's why Hondas there are fully-loaded so to speak.

[Racoon]

I think Honda has long parted with the ashtray in its vehicles (at least in my 99 Accord and 07 CR-V)
My 1999 CR-V has both a coin tray (below the window controls on the left dash) and an ashtray (center console). I believe with the 2nd Gen CR-Vs the ashtray was available as an add-on accessory (it replaces the cupholder next to the power port in the center console).

:)

[craverjd138]

Yep, that's true. Even though Honda does not endorse smoking, it still makes the ash tray available, but as an accessory.

[ccacp89103]

Vasant, thanks for the info on the bulbs for the projectors on your CR-V.

[vasant3]

I was not very happy with the sound quality of my CRV.I think the OE speakers were the main culprit. The sound was very poor quality. So I changed them. Now I have Illusion Luccent component speakers installed. I also installed a blaupunkt amp and blaupunkt powered sub. It took me almost seven hours to finish the job. Now the sound quality is so rich and wonderful. I found OE head unit reasonable so I kept it.

[ccacp89103]

Vasant, those are beautiful projectors ! It would be interesting to see the light output at night on a wall (Pictures !)

Do you have the fully equipped HID projectors that turn when the car turns ?

Thanks in advance.

[gravity_hunter]

Very nice 07 V