Buying a 10 year old Honda CRV

[Redchaz]

Good morning all,
my Volvo V90 lease finishes in 2 weeks time. I am moving house around the same time. I need a fairly large reliable vehicle to help carry quantities of furniture and 2 dogs over the coming weeks so I thought that a diesel CRV would be the ideal vehicle. Could I please have some pointers as to what to look out for/avoid ? The more recent 1.6 engine looks underpowered to me so I am thinking about the 2.2. What is the best year/trim to look for please ? Many thanks in advance, Charles

[Redchaz]

Noted, thank you PoM.

[Redchaz]

Also any preference for either the I-DTEC or CDTI 2.2 engines ? I had the latter in a 2007 Accord Tourer and it was excellent.

[Redchaz]

Thank you again PoM.

[Redchaz]

Thanks DS, my 2007 Accord Tourer had malfunctioning air conditioning that I never managed to sort. Apart from that it was the most reliable car I've ever owned.

[Redchaz]

Many thanks SK, very useful information. Just need to find the right one now !

[Redchaz]

Really helpful information everyone, thank you. I am veering away from the 1.6 diesel as it sounds very underpowered. Looking for a nice 60,000 CDTi , 2007 or 2008, with low owners and a full service history (not being entirely serious !) !