Honda CR-V (2001 - 2006) 2.2 i-CDTi Executive 5d (Privacy) (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not due to electrical problems.
What are you likely to buy next?
C% or maybe a convertable
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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?
£16,500
When did you buy the car?
May 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes.They priced the car before taking delivery and didn't realise the extras it had.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
i though honda were very reliable.
What was the dealer like?
the sale was a bit disjointed with receiving different payment methods. Service department is extremly poor, has taken 7to8 calls to book car in and they never return calls or ring when the job is complete and car is ready for collection.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good, quite a bit of turbo lag when changing gears during lower revs.
What's it like to park?
Has rear parking sensors and HUGE mirrors so quite easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
multiple problems with VSA. £40 a time just to plug in for a diagnostic. No private autoelectricians can aford the software.
What's most practical about your car?
Huge boot, very good in snow. Passed Range rovers, BMW 5 series, Frelanders all stuck or abandoned.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Wife likes heated seats.