2.0L Petrol Honda CRV 2001

[Specialist]

Just wondering if anyone has one & their thoughts on them, good or bad.
Thinking of changing my Mitzi 4x4 for one.

 

[UNG]

If it's a 4x4 you want I'd look elsewhere as they don't cut it as a 4x4

 

[Specialist]

Hi UNG thanks for the reply, no mate not particularly a 4x4.
Driving the Mitsi is starting to give my back gyp & a friend of a friend had the Honda for sale, seems easy to get in / out & has really good power steering.
Seller reckons it's a nice car (don't they always), but he's had his licence revoked so has to sell it.
Was just looking for some unbiased opinions.

 

[LeeH]

It will be thirsty but pretty much bullet proof.

I bought a new Civic type R that didn't even blow a bulb in the 3 years I had it.

I then imported an Integra and that was faultless for 4 years.

 

[Specialist]

Hi Lee: Cheers mate, guy dropped it off Sunday & we took it for a spin.
It's actually doing better mileage than my 1.6L Astra.

 

[ruston]

I spoke to my mate today about this , he has a dealership size garage and showroom, and he says the same , that they are a very reliable and sturdy vehicle .
One downside he said is the parts can be quite naughty , but the reliabilty out weighs this.
Over all he says that they are an excellent buy.

 

[Specialist]

Cheers Euston, appreciate that buddy. It seems to be the top of the range model, so has added little things like a lift out picnick table & aircon etc and according to the log has been dealer serviced up to 600 miles ago. Just before I bought it, they fitted 2 new drive couplings & new front brakes at a cost of £140. Hopefully it'll turn out as reliable as the Mitzi was.

 

[Specialist]

Don't bloody believe it, only had the thing 6 days & already some little s--t has keyed the front passenger door.
Now some J--k o-f pranged it in a car park this afternoon