Honda CR-V

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
2.67 of 5, 3.00 votes

Price Paid:  $24500.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 CRV-EX 4WD

Summary:
Excellent SUV! I just love it. Very quite and no noise at all. Ws looking between Toyota (V4 engine) to Honda CRV. I didn't like Toyota's shape as compared to aerodynamic shape Honda CRV 2008 model has. Also I hate the spare tire which show on the back of Toyota SUV's. The Honda's got rid of the spare tire from the back from 2007 and now it looks amazing. Above all the seats are excellent, no complains and It gives me 24MPG combined and on highway easily bewteen 28 and 30 MPG.

Strengths:
All. Good 6 CD changer Player. Btw FYI, it also plays MP3 files if you record it on a regular CD-R/CD-RW...that way you don't need an MP3 player...but ofcourse having AUX input is a plus!

The gear box is now at its regular spot near the dash on the right and not on the steering wheel anymore!

Weaknesses:
None so far. Except a little more horse power would have been great...but thats not a complain...since you don't notice the difference!

Similar Products Used:
Nissan Sentra 2002.

Price Paid:  $19300.00 from Russell Honda

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 CR-V LX 4WD

Summary:
This is a great little vehicle, the milage could be a little better (~27@70MPH) but over all good. Great resale and a good solid feel, side air bags, plenty of options and you can really put a lot of stuff in the back! Just short of a truck...ha! You set up good and high for the size. By the way our's had the road noise problem...we were about to trade if off, but needed tires...put some pretty good Michelin's on...it's like a different car....We could not belive it! The tires were where 98% of the noise came fom! My wife and I are very pleased with the SUV.

Strengths:
Great size; pretty good mpg; can carry a lot of stuff; with new tires pretty quiet; 4X4 when you need it good in snow; very solid feel; set up high; outside full size spare; comes with 5 custom wheels; nice power sun roof and roof rack; power is real good for a 4 cylinder; great head lights; in dash 6 CD changer; a 300 lb guy fits in it pretty well; roomy interior; plenty of room in the back seat; and they fold down seprately;

Weaknesses:
My left foot and leg could use 2 more inches of space and a flat floor board on that side; should make the driver seat more adjustabel; When the oil is changed they always get it on the cross member when they change the oil filter, and it drips in the drive way for a week; I grip at the mechanics every time....Honda should put better tires on in the first place; I have to agree with some of the others; we were ready to trade it off, before putting the new tires on at 20,000 miles; but are very happy at present 40,000 miles and will keep it for a lot longer...

Similar Products Used:
We also have 2000 Ford Explorer, the only thing it has over the CR-V is 2 inches of foot space for my left foot......man I really need that....too!

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 8.00 votes

Price Paid:  $20000.00 from Hall Honda

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Honda CR-V

Summary:
Love the CR-V. Also have a beautiful Toyota Sequoia. Easy to drive, plenty of space. Very cute. Excellent gas mileage.

Strengths:
Compact suv. Feels good on the road. Work downtown, so easier to get around in.

Weaknesses:
None.

Similar Products Used:
Honda Civic. Toyota Sequoia. Toyota Camry,Jeep Wrangler

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $20385.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 CRV LX

Summary:
I absolutely love this vehicle. Best bang for the buck. Excellent handling. Roomy, yet it doesn't feel like I'm driving a tank. Great MPG.

Strengths:
Handling, MPG, roomy, great value, really cute!

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $27148.00 from Honda at the avenues

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 EX-L

Summary:
The main feature of this vehicle is reliability. Both past and predicted future reliability.
pros:
Great little 4 cylinder engine. Smooth, quite, and enough power. Cruise control works well but will provide a noticeable downshift on hills and large bridges. Appearance is excellent both inside and out. I like the ability to recline the rear seats. Ride is medium firm with predictable front wheel drive manners. Fairly fun to drive and comfortable enough for an all day trip. Good storage compartments. Pretty good gas mileage. I thought it would be a bit better. I get about 5MGP more than our other vehicle a Cadillac SRX. I hope it gets a little better over time. I think the size of the CR-V is perfect.
cons:
Top of the line dual-zone climate control is the worst I have ever experienced. If the outside temperature is juts slightly lower than your preferred setting you get hit with alternating blasts of too hot or too cold air. No real balance to the temperature. Rear seat passengers complain about temperature. I do not like the way the top of the line audio system sounds. Does not sound natural. Bass is strong but it sounds like a cheap table radio in the middle range. I was initially excited about having a iPod connection but I doubt I'll bother now.
Rear backup sensors not available as a factory option. Too bad as these are a great safety feature. You can get a backup camera with navigation system but it does not provide an alarm. You would have to look at the nav screen to see obstacles. This does not work if small children run behind the vehicle after you started to backup. I guess you could try to backup using only the backup camera but I expect that to be tricky. Top of the line CR-V missing features like automatic headlamp shutoff, front passenger electric seat controls, Homelink, power rear liftgate,

If the United Auto Workers would provide the level of craftsmanship and reliability on the vehicle they produce there would be no competition.
My wife loves this car. This is good since now I get the SRX. Thanks honey!

Strengths:
Excellent 4 cylinder engine. Perfect size. Predicted reliability. Resale value.

Weaknesses:
Automatic dual-zone climate control is poor. Price to feature ratio is pretty low. Need to offer additional features.