Very leggy CR-V, to buy or not to buy?

Very leggy CR-V, to buy or not to buy?

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Orcadian

312 posts

134 months

Thursday 9th February 2017
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Once again I agree with Paul and would rather have the wheel there than have to empty the whole contents of the boot in the pissing rain or lie on the always wet road to rescue the spare from underneath. Incidentally the long wheelbase Peugeot Partner van used by the Royal Mail has the wheel underneath in the same place as the short wheelbase version so it's almost halfway under the van - great design from the French!
There's a good reason why punctures usually occur in wet weather - go figure!

Ian

bearman68

4,642 posts

131 months

Thursday 9th February 2017
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Going back to the original question, a customer of mine has one with 185k. 2.0 petrol engine on a 55 plate and auto box. Very good car, and still feels very solid. Just passed its MOT with either no or minimal advisories - can't quite remember which. And it only ever gets so-so frequency servicing

ismellburning

Original Poster:

136 posts

137 months

Thursday 9th February 2017
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paul789 said:
Deisel Weisel said:
Orcadian said:
which covers a very large space where the spare wheel would have been.
Is it large enough to store the full sized spare? For me, the spare hanging off the rear door, looks ugly.
Interesting. I thought the spare on the door was ample proof that I have One Life and am indeed, Living It.
Haha, I'm afraid to say this exactly what I thought. I think it looks nice tongue out

Deisel Weisel

2,519 posts

183 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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I’ve just been checking CR-V MK2 auction end prices on eBay.

Petrols (2001-2006 Auto/Manual) average £900-£1000 with average 132k miles.

Diesels (only manual) came along later in 2005/6 and average £1700 with average 155k miles.

Deisel Weisel

2,519 posts

183 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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Btw, if there’s anyone with a mk2, who wouldn’t mind measuring something for me? I’d like to know how much difference there is in height between the CR-V's floor, at the back, and the height of the rear door bottom jamb. If that makes sense. I want to squeeze a superbike inside. I know there’s enough space inside for a superbike, it’s a question of the 95cm height of the rear door opening, not being tall enough. So I’d like to know how much extra height is gained, by the front wheel of the bike, as it transcends the lower door jamb to the floor of the CR-V. I hope the OP doesn’t mind me asking that smile



Edited by Deisel Weisel on Friday 10th February 01:21

techguyone

3,137 posts

141 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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The height gets less the further you go into the car as the rear seats don't quite fold flat & the sunroof (standard on all models) eats the headroom too.

Also for a poster farther back, my 2004 model had fully reclining front passenger seat too, which meant With the front seat reclined and the rear seats down I managed to fit damn near a 7 foot tall 60cm fridge freezer in with no issues. They are big vehicles for carrying stuff.

ismellburning

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136 posts

137 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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Daniel, I'll give the step a little measure next time I'm in it.

Read a review a week or so ago that reckoned you could get two full size mountain bikes in the boot without taking them apart although must confess I'd be impressed to see a motorbike in the boot.

Orcadian

312 posts

134 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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Just measured the step and it is 75mm above the floor, 7.5cm in school ruler money or 3".

Not sure what kind of superbike needs to go in but there's only about 5' 6" length to go at.

Also if it has the plastic boot floor/table I would put a square of steel plate over it.

Ian

Deisel Weisel

2,519 posts

183 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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techguyone said:
The height gets less the further you go into the car as the rear seats don't quite fold flat & the sunroof (standard on all models) eats the headroom too.
Thanks. According to these dimensions there’s 126.5cm behind the front seats, which coincides with the tallest part of the bike, which is plenty, but I’m sure that was measured from the floor, not folded seats. I’ll be removing those seats anyway, so the bike will sit on the floor.

ismellburning said:
Daniel, I'll give the step a little measure next time I'm in it.
Read a review a week or so ago that reckoned you could get two full size mountain bikes in the boot without taking them apart although must confess I'd be impressed to see a motorbike in the boot.
Thanks, but beaten to it by Ian. I’m still sure there’s space enough inside, it’s just getting it in through that 95cm rear door, but I think I’ve fathomed how to do it. You need to update this thread with some pics wink

Orcadian said:
Just measured the step and it is 75mm above the floor, 7.5cm in school ruler money or 3".

Not sure what kind of superbike needs to go in but there's only about 5' 6" length to go at.

Also if it has the plastic boot floor/table I would put a square of steel plate over it.

Ian
Thanks for those measurements, Ian. 5’ 6” leaves about 40cm of the bikes front wheel. I plan on parking that 40cm between the two front seats, located on a wheel chock. The rear door, from top to bottom jamb, is apparently 95cm. Tallest superbikes are about 115cm (to the top of the screen) so that leaves 20cm to lose. The step you measured is 7.5cm + compressing the bikes forks with a ratchet strap 7.5cm(?) + removing the bikes screen (maybe mirrors also) 5cm = 20cm. Once I’ve got the front of the bike and myself onboard the CR-V (I’ll be powering it up a ramp) I’ll then tilt the bike to one side to get the rear of the bike low enough, because the rear will be about 6-7cm too tall as well. That’s the plan. I’ll be collecting about one bike per week, by mid-summer.


Orcadian

312 posts

134 months

Sunday 12th February 2017
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Ah, that makes more sense now,
Our Premiere edition has the usual hinged 'Platform' between the seats and also a full width armrest/storage box but removable. When I measured the available length, that was with the pass front seat perhaps about midway, so you can get some extra there.
If this is on a fairly regular basis you will be removing the rear seats (presumably) The torsion springs which hold the folded seats up can be a bit of a nuisance when re-fitting.
Perhaps a ratchet strap from the bottom yoke to a caliper might reduce the height and something at the back similarly. That space under the floor might come in too, once the front wheel is over it, to allow the rear to settle a bit lower - as long as there are folk to help load/unload.
Having a side opening tailgate could restrict manhandling a bit - not checked but it might open further without fouling anything with the gas strut disconnected.

Orcadian

312 posts

134 months

Sunday 12th February 2017
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Just had a look at the tailgate, sorry nothing to be gained by disconnecting the gas strut, you would only gain a few more degrees before the plastic lower tailgate finisher came into contact with the projection on the rear bumper corner.
Ian


ismellburning

Original Poster:

136 posts

137 months

Monday 13th February 2017
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fido said:
I bought a '54 shape after my car was stolen - solid & dependable - which I actually miss to be honest. I think 130k on a diesel would be okay - my petrol had half that mileage and only the worn gear-knob gave away clues to the amount of usage. Obviously it's a turbo but that's always going to be an issue at some stage.
Thanks man. Hopeful that it'll give us a few years of not-crazy-expensive motoring. At the risk of tempting fate it does feel very solid and the engine's lovely and keen.

Clutch is slipping in the event we're keeping up with the saga, dealer has agreed to fix at his expense. I can't see a receipt for a clutch in the pile of paperwork so possibly it's got to 140k on the original...

paul789

3,676 posts

103 months

Monday 20th February 2017
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paul789 said:
We have a '53. Bullet proof, 134k miles.

It actually feels, almost, *enjoyable* to drive!! It's the perfect station / dog / tip runaround. Love it.
Um, having said all that, it's just failed the mot. )-:

ismellburning

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136 posts

137 months

Monday 20th February 2017
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Oh yikes, hopefully not on anything terminal?

Update on mine, dealer has put a new clutch in and we split the cost of a new flywheel. Also got an entire Ikea sofa in there, that boot is nuts. Pleasingly swift as well although the live MPG counter discourages sporty driving.

ismellburning

Original Poster:

136 posts

137 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Holy diesel fumes, just got a three seater chesterfield in the back.

I'll shut up now.

TLDR this car is big

Orcadian

312 posts

134 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Which model did you buy? Ours doesn't have a 3 seater Chesterfield!!
Ian

ismellburning

Original Poster:

136 posts

137 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Orcadian said:
Which model did you buy? Ours doesn't have a 3 seater Chesterfield!!
Ian
Haha, the trump edition

techguyone

3,137 posts

141 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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I manged to squeeze in a full size single divan bed + mattress & headboard, that was FULL though, and probably unwise as I had to make my seat as close to the pedals as possible and no headrest, it fitted though, great load carriers.

battered

4,088 posts

146 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Pfft, I got a single divan, mattress and all the other crap in a non estate Mondeo 3. You're just not trying.

techguyone

3,137 posts

141 months

Thursday 23rd February 2017
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LOL good man