I bought my Honda a year ago off of a private sale on craigslist. While the car was in fantastic condition for its age, I have found that there have been a few hiccups (some possibly avoidable). I've had issues with the brakes (now fixed), no air conditioning (I could fix it but that would be an extra $1,000 I don't have), and sometimes it makes weird, concerning noises. Despite this, I have found that this car is dependable and will likely last me a long time. It works in all weather conditions, gets me to and from work/school, and always starts without any problems.

The CR-V drives very smoothly. It has tons of room for a smaller SUV, with lots of storage space inside. We have used it on multiple vacations and road trips with no issues whatsoever. My son just borrowed it for a camping trip in the Adirondacks because he needed something sturdier and roomier, and left me with his compact luxury car for the week! This vehicle is also extremely comfortable. It fits 5 people comfortably. It isn't a luxury car. There are no heated seats or other bells and whistles on my model, but I have been happy with it the 6 years I've had it. I bought it because of its high safety and reliability ratings. My husband bought a Honda CR-V 2 years after we bought mine because we liked mine so much. I think his is the luxury model of course.