Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC SE Sport 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
The Honda bean counters have been at work when you look closely
Costs
You'll do well to get more than 28 mpg - worse in town
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On the road
Driving
Likes to go straight on in corners. Grip is poor especially in the wet - best in a straight line on the motorway.
Performance
Engine lively - but need traction control to keep grip - 4wd is (very) part-time
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Living with it
Reliability
12 months old - broken down 3 times - what can I say? - Not good enough - there are better cars out there
Image
Doesn't really seem be one thing or another
Comfort
Front ok - back seats lack support. Radio out of reach of driver.
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Security and Service
Security
Alamed & immobilised - seems ok so far
Service
Not as responsive as should have been - no follow up when things have gone wrong.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New water pump, alternator, air conditioning pump, battery - it's only done 20,000 miles!
Other
Engine under tray dropped off & oil leak from rear differential
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No