Used 1998 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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We don’t deserve these perfect little SUV’s
Tommy, 12/25/2018
1998 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
These were intended for the Japanese market only and we are lucky to have them. For that reason they were really not intended for American highways, they feel pushed going 75-80mph but around town and off road they’re perfect! It’s a 90’s parts bin car from Honda, little boxes on civic platforms (ek) with Integra engines (B20) it’s perfect! Honda’s build quality in the 90’s was unmatched. All materials have held up extremely well, no cracked dash or broken interior bits. Honda did things right back then, the solid shift linkage feels so perfect even after going in and out of gear over a million times (others used cables that stretch over time *ahem Toyota) this is 90’s Honda build quality at its peak, using the best platform and drivetrain Honda had at the time. You’d be lucky to find an AWD 5 speed that the owner was willing to part with. Highly recommended. These are incredible little SUVs
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1998 CR-V AWSOME RIDE
mike44439, 07/11/2012
1998 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Just bought a used 1998 CR V with just a little over 100,000 miles., so far great vehicle with great gas mileage averaging 25 and 28 on the freeway, not sure how they list it as 19 and 23, its so much better then that. Great to get around in the city and everday driving, with lots of space and comfort. For long trips I would prefer my F150 Lariat, but to save money on gas I'll use my CR V. As far as power its great for a 4cyl, and handles good, can't expect the power of a big vehicle in a little SUV, but its better then I expected., going up grades.
I'll buy another if this one ever dies
crvfan, 01/27/2009
1998 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Purchased new in July 1998. It's not the most luxurious vehicle on the road, but this is far and away the most reliable. 10+ years and 242000 miles later I am still happy with this purchase. It is just now starting to have surface rust, but mechanically it is great. The air conditioner still works as well today as it did ten years ago. It still has the original clutch! I just can't justify getting rid of a vehicle that runs this well.
This car never let me down.
jchen, 09/12/2017
1998 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I will be laying this car to rest soon. Trying to find something I can afford with the same reliability, functionality, and visibility. This car only died twice in traffic, and both were not due to car itself, so to speak. The first was when a defective replacement starter burned up, and the second was when an old radiator hose that ought to have been replaced but wasn't, because no one who worked on the car bothered to let me know about it. burst. Parts wore out long after their expected life. The car has reached the point where the repairs to it's exterior (front exhaust pipe, ABS sensor on one wheel, ball joint, control arm for one ball joint, struts) will cost about $1500 to repair. Add a shattered back window, and it doesn't make sense to fix it anymore. This car has 220,248 miles on it, and the engine still runs beautifully. This car was a basic AWD cargo box on wheels without luxurious amenities, but it has a been a reliable friend. I love the visibility it provides for a short person by it's high position relative to other traffic and large windows.
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Good Value - Severe Weather Ready
drive2quik, 01/24/2009
1998 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I got the CR-V when a deer killed my 1995 Nissan 4x4. I got a good deal on it and have owned a Honda Civic in the past so I bought it mostly on AWD capability and the Honda name. It was a great little commuter car - I drove 45 miles a day (one way) to school and work. I got about 22 MPG overall. The all weather capability of this vehicle is excellent - deep snow, light snow, rain - all good. I had 205/75R15 Uniroyal Laredo tires that I had put on it since I live in the sticks and drive gravel roads. Ride was a bit rough and loud but the traction was very good. I would recommend this brand and model to anyone - Just replaced it with a 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
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