2008 Honda CR-V - Great car for just what I need
This is the first car that I have owned after driving several different family car models, and I have enjoyed its combination of comfort and practicality. It is quite roomy, good for myself as the driver and my friends who ride in the passenger's and back seats. The most useful feature has been the large trunk size, which I can expand by easily folding up the back seats. I have had to move several times in the past year, and I couldn't have done it without a car like this with a great amount of room for cargo. The car looks nice on the inside and out but can still handle all of the long distance driving I do. I especially like the quality of fabric lining the seats and interior space, a cloth-like fabric that stays somewhat cooler in the heat outside. There are only two features I find... (more)
This is the first car that I have owned after driving several different family car models, and I have enjoyed its combination of comfort and practicality. It is quite roomy, good for myself as the driver and my friends who ride in the passenger's and back seats. The most useful feature has been the large trunk size, which I can expand by easily folding up the back seats. I have had to move several times in the past year, and I couldn't have done it without a car like this with a great amount of room for cargo. The car looks nice on the inside and out but can still handle all of the long distance driving I do. I especially like the quality of fabric lining the seats and interior space, a cloth-like fabric that stays somewhat cooler in the heat outside. There are only two features I find lacking in this model. First, it would be great if the model I have featured four wheel drive, but since I live in a relatively warm climate I don't have to worry too much about snow or other weather conditions that would make such a feature necessary. I also would prefer a faster acceleration capacity for highway driving, like that of a Toyota Rav-4 with a V6 engine that my parents drive.
Many times I have enjoyed driving my friends to a late night drive thru and eating good food together. This car has been comfortable for fitting all of my friends, even in the middle seat.
Many times I have enjoyed driving my friends to a late night drive thru and eating good food together. This car has been comfortable for fitting all of my friends, even in the middle seat.
My favorite feature of the vehicle is the style. It is black with a tan fabric interior, so it looks nice even when dirty and stays cool on the inside when parked in the summer heat because of the light interior color. I like the CD player and the auxiliary outlet so I can plug my iPod into the stereo system and listen to music.
My favorite feature of the vehicle is the style. It is black with a tan fabric interior, so it looks nice even when dirty and stays cool on the inside when parked in the summer heat because of the light interior color. I like the CD player and the auxiliary outlet so I can plug my iPod into the stereo system and listen to music.
There are only two features I find lacking in this model. First, it would be great if the model I have featured four wheel drive, but since I live in a relatively warm climate I don't have to worry too much about snow or other weather conditions that would make such a feature necessary. I also would prefer a faster acceleration capacity for highway driving, like that of a Toyota Rav-4 with a V6 engine that my parents drive.
There are only two features I find lacking in this model. First, it would be great if the model I have featured four wheel drive, but since I live in a relatively warm climate I don't have to worry too much about snow or other weather conditions that would make such a feature necessary. I also would prefer a faster acceleration capacity for highway driving, like that of a Toyota Rav-4 with a V6 engine that my parents drive.
2005 Honda CR-V - This Car Will Go Forever
I love this car! I have had it since about 2010 and it has lasted me 5 years. I got it when it had 90,000 miles on it, and it now has 260,000 miles on and is still running. There were two recalls that came in the past two years for something with the airbags and something with the mechanism in the windows. I haven't had any issues with either, but Honda will repair the recalls for free. My version of the CRV has a table in the trunk. The amount of room that is in this car is amazing it can haul so much. I wish that mine had racks on it and I do wish it had 4 wheel drive so I could really push it to the limit! But overall this baby is a beast. It's got 260,000 miles on it and does not feel like it is going to give out anytime soon. I'm going to drive this thing into the ground. If you h... (more)
I love this car! I have had it since about 2010 and it has lasted me 5 years. I got it when it had 90,000 miles on it, and it now has 260,000 miles on and is still running. There were two recalls that came in the past two years for something with the airbags and something with the mechanism in the windows. I haven't had any issues with either, but Honda will repair the recalls for free. My version of the CRV has a table in the trunk. The amount of room that is in this car is amazing it can haul so much. I wish that mine had racks on it and I do wish it had 4 wheel drive so I could really push it to the limit! But overall this baby is a beast. It's got 260,000 miles on it and does not feel like it is going to give out anytime soon. I'm going to drive this thing into the ground. If you have a family this is a great car, it has 5 seats and plenty of trunk space and the seats fold down so you can haul even more stuff. My ac went out last year but other than that it has been a fantastic car and I would recommend it to everyone and to get the little upgrades here and there that would make a difference.
I've moved 5 different times using this car all around Metro Atlanta and taking it to yard sales and antiquing and camping. This car can put up with a lot and is a lot of fun!
I've moved 5 different times using this car all around Metro Atlanta and taking it to yard sales and antiquing and camping. This car can put up with a lot and is a lot of fun!
There is SOOOO much room, the table in the trunk is awesome for camping, and the fact that this thing never breaks down and you can put so many miles on it.
There is SOOOO much room, the table in the trunk is awesome for camping, and the fact that this thing never breaks down and you can put so many miles on it.
Not a big fan of the cloth seats, they get dirty easily. I wish mine had racks on the roof and four wheel drive and that is about it. Oh and tinted windows would help keep the car cool in the summer time.
Not a big fan of the cloth seats, they get dirty easily. I wish mine had racks on the roof and four wheel drive and that is about it. Oh and tinted windows would help keep the car cool in the summer time.
2002 Honda CR-V - Honda CRV Best of Both Worlds
The 2002 Honda CRV is a solid choice for just about any driver looking to buy. One of the key benefits of the CRV is having an SUV that handles and feels like a regular sized car. The visibility in particular is unparalleled for an SUV, with a very large rear window and two additional side windows as well. The storage capacity is unbelievable for a vehicle that size. I fit the contents of a 750 sq. Foot apartment in my CRV - along with two adults and a cat - and it was a piece of cake.
There are also a lot of neat, thoughtful features that you wouldn't expect in this particular model, including a back that transforms into a removable picnic table, and side hooks in the rear to place grocery sacks; keeping them from rolling around. The drink holder between the two front chairs swings d... (more)
The 2002 Honda CRV is a solid choice for just about any driver looking to buy. One of the key benefits of the CRV is having an SUV that handles and feels like a regular sized car. The visibility in particular is unparalleled for an SUV, with a very large rear window and two additional side windows as well. The storage capacity is unbelievable for a vehicle that size. I fit the contents of a 750 sq. Foot apartment in my CRV - along with two adults and a cat - and it was a piece of cake.
There are also a lot of neat, thoughtful features that you wouldn't expect in this particular model, including a back that transforms into a removable picnic table, and side hooks in the rear to place grocery sacks; keeping them from rolling around. The drink holder between the two front chairs swings down vertically to create extra space between the seats if necessary.
Aside from extra benefits on the interior, the Honda handles beautifully, and goes above and beyond what you might expect from an SUV. For instance, I was once in a situation where a dangerous truck on the highway made a grave judgment error. In order to avoid a collision, I was sent into a complete 360 at 70 MPH. The Honda didn't even come close to a roll, stayed safely on the ground, and checked out perfect upon a subsequent mechanical inspection. I feel very safe in that car and I would feel safe having my family riding in a Honda CRV.
At a thorough inspection around 80,000 miles, the Honda had very few mechanical issues and none that were critical. I anticipate this car easily lasting well over 200,000 miles; probably longer if you are a person who maintains your vehicle responsibly.
The 2002 Honda CRV is incredibly comfortable for both driver and passengers. The style is attractive - in my opinion, even more so than later models of the same car - and the fuel economy is well above average. It's such a great car, I bought it from its original owner and they spent the next 5 years trying to buy it back from me! No car they bought after the fact lived up to their experience with the 2002 CRV, and I can see why!
I have a lot of wonderful memories with this vehicle. Some of my favorites involve my kitten. When I adopted him, the people brought him out to me while I was sitting in this car. He rode the whole way home sleeping on my lap; so small then he fit into my upturned palm. This became a habit for him; he is my copilot. Even on longer trips on the highway, his favorite spot in the car is sleeping ... (more)
I have a lot of wonderful memories with this vehicle. Some of my favorites involve my kitten. When I adopted him, the people brought him out to me while I was sitting in this car. He rode the whole way home sleeping on my lap; so small then he fit into my upturned palm. This became a habit for him; he is my copilot. Even on longer trips on the highway, his favorite spot in the car is sleeping on my lap or sitting at attention looking straight ahead. Even animals love riding in this car.
My absolute favorite thing about the CRV was the visibility, hands down. You won't get a better view of the road from any other vehicle. Another favorite feature was the luggage/content capacity -- space for miles; while the feel when you are driving the car is that it is much smaller. It's a wonderful surprise. It feels small when you'd want it to - I don't want to feel like I'm driving a boat, or something extra wide, or something really high off the ground - but it's large as can be when you'd like it to be, too; such as when you are moving an entire living space and don't want to rent ... (more)
My absolute favorite thing about the CRV was the visibility, hands down. You won't get a better view of the road from any other vehicle. Another favorite feature was the luggage/content capacity -- space for miles; while the feel when you are driving the car is that it is much smaller. It's a wonderful surprise. It feels small when you'd want it to - I don't want to feel like I'm driving a boat, or something extra wide, or something really high off the ground - but it's large as can be when you'd like it to be, too; such as when you are moving an entire living space and don't want to rent a moving truck.
I don't have many negative things to say about the CRV. It's a fantastic choice for anybody. I guess the most negative thing is that the car has an electronic anti theft system, which equates to an extremely expensive mistake if you lose the keys. You can't just have a new key cut by anybody; the key has to be programmed to the anti theft system for that particular vehicle, so replacement will run you around $200 or more -- much more if you can't have a locksmith meet you on site. The upside of the locking system with the CRV is that for people like me, who have a bad habit of locking your... (more)
I don't have many negative things to say about the CRV. It's a fantastic choice for anybody. I guess the most negative thing is that the car has an electronic anti theft system, which equates to an extremely expensive mistake if you lose the keys. You can't just have a new key cut by anybody; the key has to be programmed to the anti theft system for that particular vehicle, so replacement will run you around $200 or more -- much more if you can't have a locksmith meet you on site. The upside of the locking system with the CRV is that for people like me, who have a bad habit of locking your keys in the car, this model makes that almost impossible. The CRV can lock the 3 passenger doors using the FOB or interior lock button, but the driver side door must be locked from the exterior, using the key, so you really can't lock the keys in the car if you are exiting from the driver's side. Even in the negative, there is a positive with this car.
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