Garage owners/workers type people.

[fracster]

I don`t really need a full on 4x4 anymore, so my beloved Patrol could well get moved on.

The wife has had two of the older Honda CRVs for a few years, never had any problems with them, never been let down or broken down.

I`m thinking of getting the newer six speed 2.2 diesel. Any of you guys in the trade had a dealings with the newer model, anything to check up on or are they like most other Hondas,pretty damned good?

Thanks.

 

[kevshore]

My secretary has one. Loves it. No problems with it so far. She would have moaned to me by now, if there were. I had a drive of it and I was rather impressed.

Kev

 

[fracster]

Thanks Kev, they hold their value pretty well too.

The wifes CRVs have both been superb, she only swapped as got shunted by a large van and the older one was written off, which is making me lean towards them.

For the little off road work I do now, I can manage with either the quad or a tractor. The older CRV seems decent off road as well, for a crossover type thing. Reported MPG seems pretty good at 43 mpg combined.

 

[mattyg]

My Dad has one. Its just turned 270k and still on original clutch. Apart from servicing its never needed anything.

Super strong vehicle

 

[fracster]

Thanks Matt, I think I may get one of these, all the reviews say they are good, but I like hearing real world experience, so thanks for your input.

 

[mattyg]

Just to Add I had a civic 2.2 same engine and did 170k no issues apart from needing a clutch when someone t boned me and wrote it off.

Have a look at autotrader. Search for really high mileage ones. That'll give you an idea of what they are capable of

 

[Steep]

A mate has had a CRV for years with no issues except the Sat Nav costs an arm and a leg to update.

 

[fracster]

Thanks for all the input , it is appreciated.

 

[LASTOLITE]

I don`t really need a full on 4x4 anymore, so my beloved Patrol could well get moved on.

The wife has had two of the older Honda CRVs for a few years, never had any problems with them, never been let down or broken down.

I`m thinking of getting the newer six speed 2.2 diesel. Any of you guys in the trade had a dealings with the newer model, anything to check up on or are they like most other Hondas,pretty damned good?

Thanks.

Ive been a shogun owner for over 20 years and had absolutely no issues at all I am reluctant to jump ship - However I have had a look at the new CRV and it looks great there is a 5 year warranty / service package and 0% finance on them at the moment too.

Honda is or has been No 1 for reliability for years and you only need to chat to an RAC or AA man about what cars they mostly get called out too and its not Hondas - after my life in the trade I only ever serviced and replaced Brake pads and occasional discs on Honda cars and the occasional clutch on older peoples cars who ride the clutch a lot

I had a friend with 140k miles on a civic and another with 200k cars still tight and very nice to drive! The secret with Honda's is servicing - fresh oil and filters and you are set.

 

[fracster]

Thanks for your input Bill, it is appreciated.