Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC SE 5d (01) (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds it value well.
Costs
Supposed to be 33 mpg but seems to more like 30mpg. Servicing at Honda not bad but use an independent Japanese specialist.
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On the road
Driving
Drives well for a large car.
Performance
A lot more speed then the previous model but still need to drop a gear when overtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
I upgraded from a problem free 97 model and since then car has had a new alternator,new water pump and now a whistling noise from drivers side suggests air con compressor.Logged a complaint with Honda HQ but had no feedback.Sorry Honda I'm off to Nissan
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Nice shaped 4x4 with large interior, that seems to mainly driven by women over 40..
Comfort
Drivers and passengers get comfortable seats and plenty of legroom.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser already fitted but never had an attempted theft on it.
Service
I got alternator fixed under warranty.Water pump needed replacing one month after warranty but Honda did not want to know.I intend to trade mine in for a Nissan x-trail or Toyota Rav 4
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Alernator, water pump and now air con issue all at 43000 miles. First item under warranty the others have to be paid for as they happened one month after warranty.
Other
Steering wheel showing signs of wear. Interior table handle broken.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No