Seeking Honda CR-V buyers advice
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Hi, as the title says I am after any tips/pointers/advice please guys. I will be looking at the shed/banger price range! No more than £850! I guess 2.0L petrol Mk1 will be a likely purchase? Is a manual box preferred over the steering column shifter auto?
I am located very close to the City centre, everything needed is within 30 mins or less via 2 wheels. Occasional trips from L/pool to N. Wales, tip runs and shifting some furniture/DIY materials would be its only use hence the low budget!
Any posts are much appreciated thank you (buy on condition is noted)
:-)
I am located very close to the City centre, everything needed is within 30 mins or less via 2 wheels. Occasional trips from L/pool to N. Wales, tip runs and shifting some furniture/DIY materials would be its only use hence the low budget!
Any posts are much appreciated thank you (buy on condition is noted)
:-)
I came to CR-V after a 7 year spell with a grey import Pajero and then, after 3 years with the Honda became seduced by a P38 Range Rover.
Mine was a Gen 2, Manual with the 'executive' trim level. These cars are very hard to fault. Generally around 30 mpg, totally reliable. Very easy for a DIY mechanic, apparently the Gen I is even easier, with all service parts as cheap as chips. Weakest point is the rear brakes - calipers seize and discs seem to wear quicker than the pads. Other than that I replaced the battery and a couple of tyres plus 2 oil changes and a secondhand tailgate lock. That's a really cheap 3 years motoring, 'specially when you factor in that I sold it for a few quid more than I paid!
They're comfy, quiet and even the performance is OK. I'd say that the load area could be a bit more durable and when the rear seats are folded the platform is smaller than you expect, but I am bordering on OCD with the interior of my cars!
Trouble was that it never stirred my blood and if the family weren't so fond of it, perhaps it would have moved on earlier. I missed the Tonka toy looks of the Pajero and definately feel more at home behind the wheel of the RR.
For your budget in a Gen I you can be very fussy. I've seen serviceable ones for only a little over half that!
Mine was a Gen 2, Manual with the 'executive' trim level. These cars are very hard to fault. Generally around 30 mpg, totally reliable. Very easy for a DIY mechanic, apparently the Gen I is even easier, with all service parts as cheap as chips. Weakest point is the rear brakes - calipers seize and discs seem to wear quicker than the pads. Other than that I replaced the battery and a couple of tyres plus 2 oil changes and a secondhand tailgate lock. That's a really cheap 3 years motoring, 'specially when you factor in that I sold it for a few quid more than I paid!
They're comfy, quiet and even the performance is OK. I'd say that the load area could be a bit more durable and when the rear seats are folded the platform is smaller than you expect, but I am bordering on OCD with the interior of my cars!
Trouble was that it never stirred my blood and if the family weren't so fond of it, perhaps it would have moved on earlier. I missed the Tonka toy looks of the Pajero and definately feel more at home behind the wheel of the RR.
For your budget in a Gen I you can be very fussy. I've seen serviceable ones for only a little over half that!
I can speak about the gen 2.0 petrol manual
I have an 04 EX, There's not really much that goes wrong with them, sometimes the hydraulic clutch can die, quite rare and usually plenty of warning, the only other thing that sounds alarming but is easy to fix, is you can hear a dreadful groaning from the rear when you're on full lock, like parking etc.
It's just the rear diff oil needs changing (every 15k or so)
Beyond that, only regular stuff like consumables really, they're good japanese reliability, if I'm not around town I get 30/32 MPG out of them, which isn't bad for a house brick.
I have an 04 EX, There's not really much that goes wrong with them, sometimes the hydraulic clutch can die, quite rare and usually plenty of warning, the only other thing that sounds alarming but is easy to fix, is you can hear a dreadful groaning from the rear when you're on full lock, like parking etc.
It's just the rear diff oil needs changing (every 15k or so)
Beyond that, only regular stuff like consumables really, they're good japanese reliability, if I'm not around town I get 30/32 MPG out of them, which isn't bad for a house brick.
Pacman1978 said:
Hi, as the title says I am after any tips/pointers/advice please guys. I will be looking at the shed/banger price range! No more than £850! I guess 2.0L petrol Mk1 will be a likely purchase? Is a manual box preferred over the steering column shifter auto?
I am located very close to the City centre, everything needed is within 30 mins or less via 2 wheels. Occasional trips from L/pool to N. Wales, tip runs and shifting some furniture/DIY materials would be its only use hence the low budget!
Any posts are much appreciated thank you (buy on condition is noted)
:-)
I had a Mk2 2.0 petrol CRV and am now onto a Mk4 2.2 diesel, and can highly recommend them. I am located very close to the City centre, everything needed is within 30 mins or less via 2 wheels. Occasional trips from L/pool to N. Wales, tip runs and shifting some furniture/DIY materials would be its only use hence the low budget!
Any posts are much appreciated thank you (buy on condition is noted)
:-)
The Mk2 was bought with 140k miles on it, and ran reliably for two years with minimal maintenance.
Can't think of any obvious things to look out for with the Mk1 - the B20 engine is well proven. Look out for a tow bar. The clutch could be on its last legs if the car has been used to tow anything heavy. The CRV is an excellent car for the tip runs and furniture carrying you've described.
As you've already said, buy on condition and provenance. Plenty of Mk1 CRVs have been owned by OAPs and been gently driven and well looked after.
My good lady had a MK1 on an X plate and did 60k in it before donating it to her mother. It was the column shift auto which was great as the dog could sit in the footwell. Great 2 to 4 wheel drive system when traction lost. Basic servicing costs were low. Had a few nice touches too, picnic table in the back, dog lead on inertia reel. Hers is still knocking about at 200k plus.
Thinking about looking at one of these at the weekend, specifically the one below:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
I gather from reading this thread that they are ok? I just need it to do the odd trips at weekends and throw stuff (bike etc.) in the back.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
I gather from reading this thread that they are ok? I just need it to do the odd trips at weekends and throw stuff (bike etc.) in the back.
techguyone said:
Bulletproof, mpg isn't great, low 20's bit higher on a run, apart from that no worries really.
Sounds good to me. 
As I walk to work, I'm not at all bothered about the mpg. I think I'll need to look at the pads if I get it. Everything else can wait as it'll be shed money.
Anything else specific to look our for on the test drive?
It's a honda so it should all just work. If you hear a horrible graunching noise on full lock, it'll mean the rear diff needs refilling with honda special oil - not a big or hard job.
Trying to think of what went wrong on mine...
...............
I can't.
Hopefully you'll be as lucky - they are generally bulletproof.
Trying to think of what went wrong on mine...
...............
I can't.
Hopefully you'll be as lucky - they are generally bulletproof.
The CRV in the ad has a good mot history and never appears to have failed on anything significant - all the ones we looked at had never failed on any serious corrosion on chassis members. Ends of brake pipes corrode and can be a fail point (naturally). There is a 4 way brake pipe junction under the air box (on Gen 2 anyway) which needs looking at. The rubber harmonic damper on the rear diff fails but not difficult to replace. We bought our Gen 2 2004 Premiere edition last year and it knocks our previous 2012 Peugeot Partner into oblivion - light years ahead.
Other than that, as all have said, Honda reliability and many have topped 200k miles without serious issue.
On fuel consumption, they are far more economical if you keep away from 5th gear unless you are nearing 60mph or going slightly down hill. 5th gear at low speeds, slightly uphill with the aerodynamics of a barn door on a heavy car does the economy no favours - try it!
Ian
Other than that, as all have said, Honda reliability and many have topped 200k miles without serious issue.
On fuel consumption, they are far more economical if you keep away from 5th gear unless you are nearing 60mph or going slightly down hill. 5th gear at low speeds, slightly uphill with the aerodynamics of a barn door on a heavy car does the economy no favours - try it!
Ian
Thanks.
Everything lined up for the test drive tomorrow. Actually looking forward to it now, even though it's only a £700 car. Just hoping I'm savvy enough to do all of the required checks (oil filler cap, start from cold, switches, go through all the gears, check fluids, test brakes etc.)
Everything lined up for the test drive tomorrow. Actually looking forward to it now, even though it's only a £700 car. Just hoping I'm savvy enough to do all of the required checks (oil filler cap, start from cold, switches, go through all the gears, check fluids, test brakes etc.)
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