Used 1997 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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Love My CR-V!
hondacrv7, 05/18/2011
1997 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV AWD
34 of 34 people found this review helpful
I bought her used and have really only put minimal repairs into her. She only had 1 owner before me. They kept great records. I always take good care of her and keep her tuned up. I have had her for over 6 years and have put over 80 thousand miles on her. She has a totally of over 160,000 miles. She has been a GEM! I started looking for more fuel effecient vehicles lately, but I really don't want to give her up. I would have bought a new CR-V if they had kept a similiar style, but I really do not like the new style. Maybe, I'll just wait till' she finally gives out on me. Her qualities will be hard to match! Great in the snow, durable, long lasting reliability and overall Outstanding quality
I bought my CRV in February 1997
Happy CRV Owner, 09/27/2015
1997 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV AWD
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
I bought my CRV with 13 miles on the odometer. Today my vehicle has approximately 264,000 miles. Maintenance costs have been minimal. I completely forgot to change the timing belt until the car had 175k miles on it. The mechanic later showed me the timing belt and said it was in incredibly good shape for having weathered that many miles. The only major repair I have had to speak of is replacing the radiator. I live in a cold weather climate and never have to worry about ice and snow. The AWD kicks in when needed and I just plow on and get to my destination. The car is 18 years old and I can honestly say it drives the same way today as when I first bought it in '97.
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Loved this car, she took a long time to wear out!
nicoleinwi, 07/26/2011
1997 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV AWD
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1997 CR-V in 2002 with 100,000 miles on it at the time. I put on enough to get it up to 262,000 miles as of this month. Just yesterday the car finally broke down to the point where it's not economical to fix (transmission). I've been told that had I changed the transmission fluid regularly this car could have stood a chance to last even longer than it already did. As it is I feel I got way more than my money's worth out of this great vehicle. I had to replace the radiator in 2009, but other than that most repairs I recall doing on this car were relatively minor. I'm sad she finally broke so bad!
Still going strong
Paul Vdp, 08/02/2010
1997 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV AWD
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought this CRV used in 2001 and have been driving it ever since. Great reliable vehicle. Doesn't get any better. Some what under powered but that is really the only major thing I would want changed. Would like to get something else to drive as after 9 years, I'm getting bored of it .. but it just won't die and it not worth trading, so I'll just drive it till she quits or my 16 year old smashes it. AWD is great in the snow and have had no major problems. Great job Honda, put in a small six cylinder so I can pull a camping trailer and I will buy another one tomorrow.
It Just Keeps Going and Going!
Ann S., 08/01/2009
1997 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV AWD
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased my CR-V new and have driven it 284,000+ miles. It still has original suspension, wires, and just about everything else. I've replaced a fan or two, the radiator, done timing belt changes as required, had brakes done as needed and changed the oil regularly, but no major issues ever. I'll definitely keep this car until it simply won't go any more. Even
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