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Hi first time using these forums , always a reader though ; thinking about buying a Honda CR-V 2.2 diesel 2010 plate Manual. Ticks all the boxes in what I’m looking for. Don’t exactly need the diesel but again the car gives me everything I want. Putting the fact it’s diesel aside , it has 90,000 miles on the clock. Full service history and appears to be perfect inside , outside and drove very nice on the test drive. Seems to be very well looked after 3 owners, same owner for past 3 1/2 years. Mot history shows it’s passed every mot no failures. could be a good thing or bad I suppose.
Now coming away from the shiny car showroom and thinking about things should reconsider diesel/petrol. Is 90,000 a bit to high? DPFs lifespans seem to be approx 100,000 from the limited info I can find. Thanks for any advice / opinions
Now coming away from the shiny car showroom and thinking about things should reconsider diesel/petrol. Is 90,000 a bit to high? DPFs lifespans seem to be approx 100,000 from the limited info I can find. Thanks for any advice / opinions
I assume this is the last of the generation that changed in 2010/11, or the first of the newer shape with DPF. Although some of the previous version changed to a DPF in 09 reg I think.
I have also done a fair bit of reaseach on these and there does appear to be a few horror stories on the forums (like all cars), I have read stories that there are no after market DPFs available for these and Honda charge something like £3.5k for a new one. (Gulp).
My main issue with a second hand one is you ever really know how it's been driven unless the mileage is say 20-30k year. Can you find out if it's had a regen or not at Honda if FHSH.
Petrols will apparently do mid to high 20s around town and low 40s on a run.
I have also done a fair bit of reaseach on these and there does appear to be a few horror stories on the forums (like all cars), I have read stories that there are no after market DPFs available for these and Honda charge something like £3.5k for a new one. (Gulp).
My main issue with a second hand one is you ever really know how it's been driven unless the mileage is say 20-30k year. Can you find out if it's had a regen or not at Honda if FHSH.
Petrols will apparently do mid to high 20s around town and low 40s on a run.
If it's the i-DTEC then it will have a DPF and being 2010 then it will. But you can get 3rd party DPFs for around £540+ depending on where you look.
Do some full lock turns and listen out for a noise from underneath the car. If you hear it then the rear diff needs attention - just a fluid change if you are lucky. Personally, I'd avoid manual and go auto as mentioned above, the car suits it more and Honda's can be funny with their manual clutches sometimes (judder, squeal etc).
Personally, I'd go petrol. I'd had the 3rd Gen 2.2CDTi CRV and now have a 4th Gen 2.0 Petrol. The economy difference wasn't huge but I'd take the lower mpg to avoid any dpf issues and also for the petrol's refinement. Besides, Honda petrols are very quiet and refined, although don't expect any performance unless willing to push it.
What spec is the CRV and what's the price?
Do some full lock turns and listen out for a noise from underneath the car. If you hear it then the rear diff needs attention - just a fluid change if you are lucky. Personally, I'd avoid manual and go auto as mentioned above, the car suits it more and Honda's can be funny with their manual clutches sometimes (judder, squeal etc).
Personally, I'd go petrol. I'd had the 3rd Gen 2.2CDTi CRV and now have a 4th Gen 2.0 Petrol. The economy difference wasn't huge but I'd take the lower mpg to avoid any dpf issues and also for the petrol's refinement. Besides, Honda petrols are very quiet and refined, although don't expect any performance unless willing to push it.
What spec is the CRV and what's the price?
I’m potentially in the market for a CR-V as a replacement for our FR-V.
Am giving all diesels a wide berth though as I’ve heard lots of bad news about Dual Mass Flywheels. Apparently improved in 2010 but I wouldn’t be inclined to trust, two mates of mine running the same engine in Civics had issues. I’m looking at petrols.
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Am giving all diesels a wide berth though as I’ve heard lots of bad news about Dual Mass Flywheels. Apparently improved in 2010 but I wouldn’t be inclined to trust, two mates of mine running the same engine in Civics had issues. I’m looking at petrols.
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I’ve had in my family, 2 07 plates and 1 09 plate, the 09 plate was a lease from new, 55k miles in 3 years and it didn’t give my mum a single problem. So my sister and sister in law have one each now, both diesels and both over 100k miles, also faultless apart from one which needed a dual mass flywheel and clutch but it cost 800 pounds as it was an engine out job I think.
Both average 38-40 and I highly recommend one. If you do get one, make sure you at least get an ES with nav or an EX. I wouldn’t know about the DPF’s as they’re all the cdti’s, pre facelifts. The later ones are available with auto and slightly more power. I haven’t driven an auto however I have no problem with the manual, I actually drove my sisters one today, they’re pretty noisy at low speeds and they’re not exactly refined but for a 10 year old family car that’s economical with plenty of kit at 4 grand, it does the job without giving you any headaches.
Both average 38-40 and I highly recommend one. If you do get one, make sure you at least get an ES with nav or an EX. I wouldn’t know about the DPF’s as they’re all the cdti’s, pre facelifts. The later ones are available with auto and slightly more power. I haven’t driven an auto however I have no problem with the manual, I actually drove my sisters one today, they’re pretty noisy at low speeds and they’re not exactly refined but for a 10 year old family car that’s economical with plenty of kit at 4 grand, it does the job without giving you any headaches.
I bought a 75000m 2007 2.2cdti in May. A Mk3 with no DPF. Comfy, spacious and good at long trips. Have done about 11000 miles since buying. I did need a new clutch and flywheel (£950), have changed the oil and filters myself, first time I have done that on a car, quality Bosch filters (oil, air,pollen) and Gulf oil from ECP was £55.
Mightily impressed so far, even with the clutch. Mine was one owner with a towbar (good for me) cost £4450 so a bit pricey for the age, Private purchase.
From the CRV facebook group clutches and DPF's are an issue as are squeaky clutch pedal and notchy gear selector .
I get about 40 mpg.
Glad I bought mine.
Mightily impressed so far, even with the clutch. Mine was one owner with a towbar (good for me) cost £4450 so a bit pricey for the age, Private purchase.
From the CRV facebook group clutches and DPF's are an issue as are squeaky clutch pedal and notchy gear selector .
I get about 40 mpg.
Glad I bought mine.
Hi sorry was allowed to post due to being a new member. Think there must of been some abuse taking place. The crv is £7000 out of arnoldclark Es model with sat nav. It does tick everything I’m looking for and need. Was just a bit concerned about reliability issues hitting 90000 miles at 8 years old. Drives great looks as if it’s been really well maintained.
Funnily I probably wouldnt question buying a Audi or Volvo with 100k on in the clock.
With all diesels I read horror stories and costly repairs. Out of interest has anyone bought extended warranty through Arnold Clark. Waste of money. Waste of time. Car comes with 3 months standard warranty.
Thanks again for all the replies.
Funnily I probably wouldnt question buying a Audi or Volvo with 100k on in the clock.
With all diesels I read horror stories and costly repairs. Out of interest has anyone bought extended warranty through Arnold Clark. Waste of money. Waste of time. Car comes with 3 months standard warranty.
Thanks again for all the replies.
Dunc2709 said:
Hi sorry was allowed to post due to being a new member. Think there must of been some abuse taking place. The crv is £7000 out of arnoldclark Es model with sat nav. It does tick everything I’m looking for and need. Was just a bit concerned about reliability issues hitting 90000 miles at 8 years old. Drives great looks as if it’s been really well maintained.
Funnily I probably wouldnt question buying a Audi or Volvo with 100k on in the clock.
With all diesels I read horror stories and costly repairs. Out of interest has anyone bought extended warranty through Arnold Clark. Waste of money. Waste of time. Car comes with 3 months standard warranty.
Thanks again for all the replies.
im seeing better value on autotrader for a slightly earlier model with about 34k on the clock tbhFunnily I probably wouldnt question buying a Audi or Volvo with 100k on in the clock.
With all diesels I read horror stories and costly repairs. Out of interest has anyone bought extended warranty through Arnold Clark. Waste of money. Waste of time. Car comes with 3 months standard warranty.
Thanks again for all the replies.
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