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As it's a petrol pretty much nothing.
If it's got sat nav park up somewhere and boot it up about 5 times in a row to check you don't get a read error (very common).
Rubbing noise on the rear is also common on full lock but is solved with a simple diff oil change.
Should see approx 32mpg (man), 28 auto.
Eats snow for breakfast even on oem bridgestones
If it's got sat nav park up somewhere and boot it up about 5 times in a row to check you don't get a read error (very common).
Rubbing noise on the rear is also common on full lock but is solved with a simple diff oil change.
Should see approx 32mpg (man), 28 auto.
Eats snow for breakfast even on oem bridgestones
simoid said:
Do you need to buy one RIGHT NOW?
They'll be a bit cheaper once spring is sprung.
In reality, we don't HAVE to buy it right now. However, it's for the misses. She has wanted to get out of what she's driving (which was a distressed purchase a while back) and we have a requirement to tow some stuff over the next 6-8 weeks. She's also got the cash together now so wants to go ahead with it.They'll be a bit cheaper once spring is sprung.
Is it really going to be THAT much cheaper in 2 months time? Also, it's a fair chunk less than her Alfa to insure so that will help cushion that cost too.
Sargeant Orange said:
As it's a petrol pretty much nothing.
If it's got sat nav park up somewhere and boot it up about 5 times in a row to check you don't get a read error (very common).
Rubbing noise on the rear is also common on full lock but is solved with a simple diff oil change.
Should see approx 32mpg (man), 28 auto.
Eats snow for breakfast even on oem bridgestones
The Sat Nav had a disc read error. The chap's ordering a disc for the car. I don't know if it's the disc or the unit. Will try the booting up a fair few times in a row and looking at the map to see. I assume the solution to this is to pull the head unit out and either get it repaired or replaced?If it's got sat nav park up somewhere and boot it up about 5 times in a row to check you don't get a read error (very common).
Rubbing noise on the rear is also common on full lock but is solved with a simple diff oil change.
Should see approx 32mpg (man), 28 auto.
Eats snow for breakfast even on oem bridgestones
There was a rubbing noise from the rear on full lock (seemed worse in reverse than a forward gear) that I was concerned about and was going to spend some time investigating, so thank you for that.
Manual car, but the mpg isn't overly important. She doesn't do much mileage to be honest.
Re Sat Nav - if you're feeling brave: http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/20-mobile-elec...
I just live without it, it was fine when I bought it but has gradually got worse over the 2 years and it's very rare I don't get the error now.
I just live without it, it was fine when I bought it but has gradually got worse over the 2 years and it's very rare I don't get the error now.
The Moose said:
Is it really going to be THAT much cheaper in 2 months time? Also, it's a fair chunk less than her Alfa to insure so that will help cushion that cost too.
Demand will drop a bit, and supply will probably go up, so prices are likely to fall.It was just something to consider: perhaps better put as "4x4 prices go up in winter" as opposed to the other way round.
Vice versa for convertibles/roadsters.
Probably doesn't change the fact that I'd say if you are happy with the deal and car at present, go for it
Mrs CH had one from new in 2003 until last year. Auto, with sat nav and leather. In the nearly nine years and 57k miles she had it, the list of thing that went wrong is:-
2 brakelight bulbs
new battery after 8 1/2 years
er.....that's it. It was a great great car I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, fsh of course.
2 brakelight bulbs
new battery after 8 1/2 years
er.....that's it. It was a great great car
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, fsh of course.Funnily enough my missus wanted one of these - we had a circa 5/6k budget for a car at the time and quite a few decent on paper CRV's (100k miles+) were coming up but when enquiring they were not up to scratch.
We ended up with a Tucson (no regrets there but its no CRV in terms of quality inside the cabin).
From my research they are really good cars - find a good un and it will be great. Problem is finding a good one as people tend to hold onto them.
We ended up with a Tucson (no regrets there but its no CRV in terms of quality inside the cabin).
From my research they are really good cars - find a good un and it will be great. Problem is finding a good one as people tend to hold onto them.
simoid said:
Demand will drop a bit, and supply will probably go up, so prices are likely to fall.
It was just something to consider: perhaps better put as "4x4 prices go up in winter" as opposed to the other way round.
Vice versa for convertibles/roadsters.
Probably doesn't change the fact that I'd say if you are happy with the deal and car at present, go for it
This is probably true, but, like you say, we're happy with the deal so will just get it done.It was just something to consider: perhaps better put as "4x4 prices go up in winter" as opposed to the other way round.
Vice versa for convertibles/roadsters.
Probably doesn't change the fact that I'd say if you are happy with the deal and car at present, go for it
Champhill said:
2 brakelight bulbs
new battery after 8 1/2 years
So, not overly reliable then new battery after 8 1/2 years
Face for Radio said:
Stuff
So, same comment as to Champhill then Rakoosh said:
Funnily enough my missus wanted one of these - we had a circa 5/6k budget for a car at the time and quite a few decent on paper CRV's (100k miles+) were coming up but when enquiring they were not up to scratch.
We ended up with a Tucson (no regrets there but its no CRV in terms of quality inside the cabin).
From my research they are really good cars - find a good un and it will be great. Problem is finding a good one as people tend to hold onto them.
Unfortunately, a Tuscan won't carry the loads we need it to I'm afraid.We ended up with a Tucson (no regrets there but its no CRV in terms of quality inside the cabin).
From my research they are really good cars - find a good un and it will be great. Problem is finding a good one as people tend to hold onto them.
I've just traded mine in!!! 04 with 04 plate 72000 miles, SE executive petrol. Absolutely loved it, all I ever spent on it was tyres, servicing and 2 front anti roll bar links.
Wish I still had it with the snow we have this week but I've wanted a C Class for a while and couldn't turn down the deal I was offered.
Wish I still had it with the snow we have this week but I've wanted a C Class for a while and couldn't turn down the deal I was offered.
Lastinclass said:
I've just traded mine in!!! 04 with 04 plate 72000 miles, SE executive petrol. Absolutely loved it, all I ever spent on it was tyres, servicing and 2 front anti roll bar links.
Wish I still had it with the snow we have this week but I've wanted a C Class for a while and couldn't turn down the deal I was offered.
Was just thinking bWish I still had it with the snow we have this week but I've wanted a C Class for a while and couldn't turn down the deal I was offered.
d...until I saw your location!!Would you mind PMing me what you got for it please
I went shopping for a Freelander, came home with a CRV and have never regretted it. We have an 04 2.0 sport SE Auto with 50k on the clock. It is a great car - very versatile -good in the snow but not an off roader in the Land Rover sense. Other than regular servicing, all we've had to do in 2 years is change the diff oil (see above) to stop a graunching noise on full lock. This was an easy and effective fix to what "sounded" - in the true sense of the word - like a real problem.
Only problem will be what to replace it with when the time comes.....
Only problem will be what to replace it with when the time comes.....
I have been watching this thread with interest, as my old man has a 2002 CR-V, but it has a problem with the rear door. The glass pops open from the remote but the whole door no longer opens/unlocks. As there is a lack of a manual keyhole in the back door it has now rendered the door useless, and now looking at a potential high bill from Honda to get it repaired. But as this hasn't come up yet I assume this is not a common fault. It is a fantastic car otherwise!
jonnylayze said:
Only problem will be what to replace it with when the time comes.....
Yep this is our issue, it's so versatile - great for a tip run or 2 muddy labradors but super comfortable on a run. Underrated off road ability too in my experience (apart from a large puddle which turned out to be sink hole 
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