Base 2.0L 4-cyl. AWD 4-speed Automatic - (43 reviews )
By ptchevy on 09/13/05 23:34 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
I LOVE this car! Had to replace one of the cooling fans and performed necessary maintenance, but have NEVER had any type of engine or driveability prolems. I have 125,000 miles and will drive it 'til it dies, which may never happen, seeing how it rides and handles just like it did when I bought it with 24,000 miles on it.
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By StartingAFamily on 03/22/05 10:58 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
I have had my CRV for nearly three years and have not had a single problem or even a hiccup. The value in three years has only went down several hundred dollars! My wife and I love our CRV. Go Honda!
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By Filthy Ike on 03/14/05 16:38 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
Considering it's a first-year model,this is a very reliable vehicle with few problems. It generally needs your usual maintenance and keeps on going. I bought mine used (68000 miles on the odometer) in 2000. It's been used to haul many things from top soil to 36" TV (the box barely fit in the back). It's been taken on and off road, on regular commute and 6-hour trips. My only complaint is it's WAY underpowered, which can be a pain when you need to get up to speed on the freeway.
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By Steven on 12/22/04 06:37 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
In January 1997 I literally drove my CRV off the showroom floor. I believe it was the first CRV sold in Tampa, Florida. Seven years and 117,000 miles later, it is the best car I have ever owned, although it is not without problems. The A/C is very noisy and too weak for the Florida summer (dark tinted windows would probably help). Needed head gasket replaced at 97,000 miles. After 85,000 miles I had to switch to mid-grade unleaded to stop engine from knocking. My mileage is about 22city/25 highway, not as high as Honda claimed but better than any other SUV. Extremely reliable, I have driven several trips of 1200+ miles. Worst problem is abysmal service from theHonda dealership.
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By Mike Ringo on 05/04/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
I must say this is by far the best
vehicle i have ever owned.It has
75000.00 miles an all i`ve done was
change tires and oil .Zero problems!!
It`s value is still around
$9000.00.GREAT VALUE ,i WILL BUY HONDA
AGAIN.mjr
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By ice dog on 04/28/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
I WOULD BUY ANOTHER CRV, I THINK THAT
SAYS IT ALL.
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By Klub on 03/19/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
I bought my CRV used almost two
years ago with 117,000 miles on it. I
got a great deal due to the high
mileage. So far I have never broken
down and have had to have no work
on it other than routine maintenance
and replacing some hoses before
they became a problem. My car
before this one was brand new and I
had non stop problems with it from 6
mos until I sold it 7 years later. For
an SUV it has a pretty smooth ride
and decent gas mileage. I am
pregnant now and will feel very safe
with my child in it while still feeling
sporty.
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By Nathon on 02/22/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
This is a solid, reliable vehicle.
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By FloridaCRV on 12/12/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
This is the best car ever. This car
has a great fuel efficiency. It drives
like a car but its an suv. Very
spacious compared to the other mini
suvs. This car is very roomy and the
fold in of the back seats can be very
helpful if you need extra space in the
back for luggage or moving. We call my
CRV the mule because it has carried
everything. I know I will drive this
car until it dies (which will be for a
long time)
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By Hondas4Life on 10/16/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V SUV 4dr SUV AWD
Review
First car I've ever owned, and it's
great to drive. Started having
problems around 45,000 miles with the
automatic transmission not downshifing
to 3rd when drop in RPM's in 4th gear,
causing the drive train to "lug" as a
manual transmission car would if you
failed to downshift and were driving
it too slow. Causes a massive rattle
that shakes the whole front dash, VERY
annoying to deal with when driving
around town. Other than that, very
peppy car, gotta love the horn, and at
100,000 and still going strong.
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