Honda CR-V (2012 - 2018) 2.2 i-DTEC EX 5d (2012/62) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
From a distance, boring, just another Honda. From anyone who's ridden it, what good taste I have.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Those who've ridden it love it. One friend has recommended one to their 30 something son-in-law.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Without hesitation.
What are you likely to buy next?
At present see no reason to change it for years as it ticks all of my boxes.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£30,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
With new models Honda dealers don't offer discounts. But the PX on the p/ex was £1,500 better than offered by a VW dealer on an equivalent model.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Helpful, reliable in that I was kept fully informed on the cars build, delivery etc despite being on holiday in New Zealand.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very easy to drive, good visibility, slick gear change, very tractable Diesel engine.
What's it like to park?
Easy. Reversing camera, sensors front and rear, tilting near side mirror. The combination of aids makes reversing into any space simple.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing
What's most practical about your car?
Comfortable seats and quick reconfiguration from 4/5 passengers to two plus huge boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Not even mentioned in the brochure, the hard disk drive. Put a CD in once and it copies it to the HDD meaning you don't need to carry CDs around. 900+ tracks already stored with lots of play options. The DAB radio is pretty good too.
