1997 Honda CR-V

Great AWD car, super reliable!

By Zenalainzen (CA) on Monday, February 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 216,000

Pros: "Workhorse, reliable, well made, convenient"

Cons: "Underpowered"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

Anza-Borrego Honda CR-V 1998

"I bought this car used telling myself, "Why not?" I was on the market for a Subaru but all of the used ones that I found had oil and fluid leaks that were quite expensive to repair. Then I found my 1998 CR-V AWD with 5 speed transmission. What a surprise! I am a mechanic and I learn to appreciate the avaibility of cheap aftermarket parts and how easy it is to work on this car. I went off-roading and the car can handle it, no problem. The engine could use a little boost but 26mpg on the highway helps forgetting about it."

6 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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most faithful vehicle I have owned

By Kathy (NE) on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 226,000

Pros: "Thousands of trouble-free miles"

Cons: "Motor struggles up hills w/ AC, road noise"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought this car w/ 80k miles, and have driven it daily to 226k. Have replaced only age-related things such as battery, muffler, etc. Needs to have valves adjusted periodically to maintain power on hills, but otherwise have had no trouble whatsoever. Breaks my heart that a kamikaze deer may have done her in, b/c with so many miles the insurance company will never give what it's worth to me."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Awesome car

By Football Mom on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

Pros: "Very reliable"

Cons: "not much room in back seat for grown passengers"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"We bought this vehicle new when before the birth of our second son. It will go anywhere. It goes great in snow. It is very reliable. I would not hesitate to travel across the country in it even with the number of miles it has. I will probably keep it forever. Routine maintenance is all I have ever had done to it. It is a little crowded now that my sons are bigger, but still doable."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Excellent

By Funeralmom (KY) on Saturday, January 19, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 236,500

Pros: "Fun to drive, excellent space"

Cons: "placement of tools to change spare"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I LOVE this car. I have owned it since the summer of 2005, and if I had my choice would keep it for the rest of my life. I was the second owner. I have two kids and the space in the backseat has been great. I have had routine work on the car, and feared I was going to have to have valve work on it about 6 months ago. Just had to replace a coil. I would buy another Honda, most likely a CRV when it has to be replaced."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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