Honda CR-V (1997 - 2001) 2.0i ES 5d (AC) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical, reliable, hard working, goes on and on.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think I should get a new car, but if it isnt broken, etc.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes I love this car. Small but large - a tardis.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something similar.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,500
When did you buy the car?
November 2002
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid cash, got 6 months tax and a new MOT.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wanted a large but not too large car, for towing boats, dump trailers etc and this came up good on the reviews at the time versus the freelander.
What was the dealer like?
Good however, I never got my sparewheel cover promised, however got a generic cover from ebay for £26.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A pleasure, can go very fast, but just cruises nicely along.
What's it like to park?
Good visibility, can easily hide behing a freelander but a great work horse.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Wear and tear generally.
What's most practical about your car?
Its like a tardis, also the back wheels kick in automatically when front ones slip creating 4x4 therefore less fuel used. Rear seats flaten. Great at towing.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Table in boot is handy,.Drinks tray can go up or down.
