Honda CR-V (2001 - 2006) 2.0 i-VTEC Executive 5d Auto (04) (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
No frills, Mr Practical/Reliable with a family. Enjoys spending time at petrol pumps...
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it apart from when they are passengers in it (the hard ride).
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. However good the quality is and the reliability, I could not live with bone jarring sperts car ride from what should be a relaxing and pleasant car to drive. Also, and this is the real deal breaker - whatever I did and however I drove it I could not get more than 22mpg. Around town was in the high teens.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another MPV/SUV but would have to be a diesel and probably a bit bigger - something like a Chevrolet Captiva.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonably good for the age and condition of the car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Reputation, practicality.
What was the dealer like?
Typical Honda main dealer - friendly and welcoming, focused on features and benefits.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not good, unbelieveably hard ride and the engine really struggles to cope with the weight of the car. Steering wheel is too big but the auto gearbox is smooth.
What's it like to park?
Easy, especially with the parking sensors and good visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No.
What's most practical about your car?
Height, ease of access, boot size.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The picnic table in the boot and the cool box.
