• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Good alrounder and good size as I am tall.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Everyone loves the car. Friend wanting to sell to him instead of trade in.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definately, How many cars do 137000 miles on original battery, clutch and never once failed to start.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Looking at another CRV.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £13,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2002

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got a good deal, not much of the price but good trade in and some extras.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Liked the look and road height, Good reliability rated.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very Good, No pressure sale and no rush to buy or test drive.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Power not a problem even when fully loaded. handles easily on motorway and road alike, bit top heavy but you get used to it.

    What's it like to park?

    Good visibility and living in a city found it no problem.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Had car coming on 10 years and never failed to start. Still like the look and colour (Naples Gold) and love to drive. Only problem over years is lots of suspension repairs but now just done 137000 miles.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Always reliable even through major snow last year, never got stuck. Plenty of space to move people or goods.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Not many gadgets enjoy sunroof and aircon.