Confession Time

"Tom McParland" (tommcparland) 02/05/2014 at 16:52 • Filed to: Come At Me Bro, Honda, Crosstour

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I would totally buy a Crosstour if I could get a 6-speed manual with the V6 and AWD. Think about it- wonderful Honda shifter, 270hp V6, traction to all 4 wheels, and dat reliability. It even comes in brown!

I went for a ride in one recently that I got for a client, they are pretty nice on the inside and darn quick.

thebigbossyboss > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:53

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what?? Hell naw.

Brian Silvestro > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:54

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But it doesn't come with those features. And that's (one of) the reasons I don't like it.

TheBaron2112 > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:54

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What about a Nissan Murano Crosscabriolet with a 6MT, V6, and AWD?

505Turbeaux > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:54

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this is of course if any dealer in the nation would let you in their doors ever again :)

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > TheBaron2112 02/05/2014 at 16:55

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STAHP.

Tom McParland > 505Turbeaux 02/05/2014 at 16:55

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Luckily, I don't have to go in through the doors. ;)

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:55

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I'd rock it. In white with some black wheels of sorts.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:56

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That's all well and good.

However, if you did, you'd still be driving a car that looks like a dog taking a dump.

Now, if Honda had kept the roofline raised all the way to the hatch, they'd have built a perfect Subaru Outback fighter.

Sir Halffast > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:56

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It would be like a less-expensive, more-reliable Panamera. You'd even get the same looks from other drivers.

Tom McParland > thebigbossyboss 02/05/2014 at 16:56

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SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:57

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Well, it is made in America (East Liberty, Ohio)

It's a "Porch-uh" > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:59

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I know it's all personal opinion, but that thing is right below (or above, not sure how that works... it's not the worst, but second worst) the Pontiac Aztec in "Top 10 Ugliest Cars."

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 16:59

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They are hideous

It's a "Porch-uh" > It's a "Porch-uh" 02/05/2014 at 17:00

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Correction, I think the Acura version is worse, mostly due to the higher sticker.

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:03

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I'd buy one, then turn it into a rally car. How about that?

Textured Soy Protein > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:04

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Last summer when I was getting rid of my Mazdaspeed 6, I started out looking at practical awd things that might still be sorta sporty. I checked out a turbo RDX and a Crosstour. I liked the Crosstour way better. It's actually a pretty nice car. Shame that they had to refresh it by adding more wannabe-trucky cladding. What it needs is less cladding and a lower ride height.

Putting aside the stupid stretched tires I actually kinda like this...

ddavidn > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:05

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ACK. Go away. Nope. Have you ever driven a Honda AWD vehicle?

Textured Soy Protein > It's a "Porch-uh" 02/05/2014 at 17:05

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"The Acura version" ZDX is actually a chopped-roof MDX while the Crosstour is a tall-roof, awd Accord.

Saracen > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:06

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JACU - I've got bonifides. > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:06

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Can it be lowered slightly and the suspension be enhanced for better handling? As butt-ugly (see what I did there?) as some folks think it is, it actually sounds like it could be modded a bit to be very nice ride.

JACU - I've got bonifides. > Sir Halffast 02/05/2014 at 17:08

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That garnered a chuckle.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:09

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"I'm requesting this car for a friend..."

STREPITUS > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:12

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I'd pass on the Crosstour, but if I could get a 6MT 3.7 Acura ZDX, I totally would.

You can already get the same 3.7 and SH-AWD with a 6MT in a TL. How hard could it be?

Money Hustard > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:12

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I like the overall idea, I hear you, they're just not good enough for the money, IMO.

It either needs to be a slightly better road car, or more capable in the ballpark of an Outback. The driving dynamics are spoiled by the roll-prone suspension, but doesn't give you the feeling you can take it anywhere that's not a road. I shopped them a few years back, just didn't see the pay off.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 02/05/2014 at 17:13

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I live in Ohio... I would just avoid it all together. The state and the car.

Manuél Ferrari > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:17

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Didn't Consumer Reports say the Honda V6 has reliability issues?

ddavidn > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:24

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I can no longer edit my own comments... but I really wanted to say...

You complained about the Allroad's ride height, and now this???

TinFoil Knight > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:26

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Lies!nothing nut lies,see. yeah . HERESY!!!! get a rope!!

TinFoil Knight > TinFoil Knight 02/05/2014 at 17:27

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EPIC TROLL!

MountainCommand > Textured Soy Protein 02/05/2014 at 17:27

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Im pretty sure ive seen this exact car at a couple car meets last summer. And in person, its actually rather low, by that i mean the roofline came down a lot from a stock one, and overall, looked much better than stock. In his trunk he had it all decked out with the compressor tank and lights. It was very clean tho.

Also. Dem wheels! In person those wheels are just as massive as they look.

Big Bubba Ray > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:30

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I'm probably going to get some shit for this, but I'd choose the ZDX. Basically the same car only the ZDX has better lines in my opinion. They look like spaceships and I love them.

505 - morphine not found > TheBaron2112 02/05/2014 at 17:32

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I would rock that, in flat green, lowered and on almost-slick rubber - and piss of everyone, all the time.

Tom McParland > ddavidn 02/05/2014 at 17:36

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They aren't that tall

ddavidn > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:39

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Right... so... it has to be big and ugly to have ground clearance?

(I'm just ribbing you, I know how you like the proportions.)

getchapopcorn > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:41

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I'm right there with you; since I first saw it it has stirred something deep inside of me in my odd fetish zone.

McMike > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:42

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So maybe I should create a DC Metro #crosstour registry or something

Hooker > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:46

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I've driven one and they are rather nice. The problem doesn't come when you're in it though, it's when you have to get out and look at it. It really kills it. Why not just a regular wagon, Honda? My dealer (he also does all appraisals) called it so ugly he thought they had stopped making it. When I informed him they still make it his response was "Why?" Appropriate, I thought.

Casper > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 17:48

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Nope. I have to resist the urge to burn the neighbors down the street every time I see it. I think it was a case study to prove Japanese makers could make something as terrible as the Aztec if they put their minds to it.

It's a "Porch-uh" > Textured Soy Protein 02/05/2014 at 17:49

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Is there a difference? Aren't they all on the same platform?

Textured Soy Protein > It's a "Porch-uh" 02/05/2014 at 17:54

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Sorta kinda. The Pilot/MDX/ZDX are about 500 lbs heavier than the Crosstour which is about 500 lbs heavier than an Accord.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 02/05/2014 at 18:14

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disagreed... I work right by there and Columbus is a great town.

Garrett Davis > Hooker 02/05/2014 at 18:18

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I actually always kind of liked the looks of these. Especially the back.

Garrett Davis > Tom McParland 02/05/2014 at 18:19

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I'm with you, buddy! I think they look pretty good, actually, and that brown one is downright sexy. If it came in a manual, I would definitely consider one.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 02/05/2014 at 18:20

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I love Columbus and Cincinnati, but where I live is honestly a shameful town.

'Stangy Leg > Big Bubba Ray 02/05/2014 at 19:18

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Hell yeah. I think it looks great!

I like the ZDX, the X6 because it reminds me of my favorite car of all time AMC Eagle SX4

Big Bubba Ray > 'Stangy Leg 02/05/2014 at 19:22

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Glad someone agrees with me! I've never considered that it mildly resembles the AMC, but now that you mention it, I think you're right!

'Stangy Leg > Big Bubba Ray 02/05/2014 at 19:27

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It may not have the same lines or dimensions as the Eagle but it's that mix of off-roader/SUV + coupe that reminds me of it.

Hooker > Garrett Davis 02/05/2014 at 22:29

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Different strokes and all that. I just wish it was a true wagon. The rear looks way too cartoonish to me.

thebigbossyboss > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 02/06/2014 at 08:25

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Except for the blue jackets.

thebigbossyboss > Hooker 02/06/2014 at 08:28

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The dealer asked "why?"

Wow. That's hilarious.