Overall, the CRV is a strong vehicle, especially for a family or a new driver. It is reliable and consistently outperforms other used cars I am familiar with (among friends and family). It is affordable and roomy. I love the table in the back and use it all the time! I also appreciate the height at which it rides, allowing for easy viewing of the road. It doesn't have great acceleration or a "strong" engine so maybe not good for mountains, but on the East Coast, it is perfect.

My 2004 Honda CR-V is amazing. It blends in, so when I am speeding down the highway I always seem to go unnoticed. All jokes aside there is a reason why so many people drive them. They are dependable and well equipped. My CR-V has had little to no problems. I am well over 100k and its still going strong. I will be honest, I do not care for the body redesign of the newer models and am concerned when my baby finally hits the dust. It gets pretty good gas mileage for a small SUV. The CR-V is pretty comfortable on road trips. The back storage area is a great size. Putting the seats back down you have enough room for a solid Ikea trip. With the seats up it easily fits 4 adults comfortably. And the back storage area can fit all luggage for those same 4 adults. Lets just say this car made driving 13 hours with your mother in law in the car tolerable. I didn't know that was possible without a stiff drink. I found my baby at a Porsche Dealership awkwardly peering around an Audi. I knew it was love at first sight. It became my precious.