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Great vehicle, but ONE bad experience
Brian, 11/15/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
74 of 77 people found this review helpful
Had 2 Hondas in my lifetime. A CR-V wasn't what I wanted, but I decided to try it, vs. a car. Overall a great time. Short/long trips, hauled people and animals, towed trailers, packed it full, traveled in heat and snow (Great!). Overall reliable vehicle. I've also enjoyed working on it (weekend mechanic) using Honda and Chilton manuals, saved some money. HOWEVER, I'm one of many victims of burned valves (Gen1 engines). Owners were NOT notified of this issue, there WAS a bulletin A03-038 issued to garages, it WAS Preventable, but Repairs for this known problem were at owner's expense ($2K+). HONDA'S reputation has suffered - I'm disappointed, not in CR-V, but in their management.
Great Vehicle!
amirjones78, 02/18/2012
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
44 of 46 people found this review helpful
I had a 2001 Honda Cr-V SE and it was the most dependable vehicle I have ever had. I got it in 2006 with 60,000 miles and drove it until 2011 with 185,000 miles. I never had any mechanical problems with the CR-V. Only wear and tear and routine maintenance. Actually, a large routine maintenance error I made is the reason I had to get rid of the vehicle. I somehow never thought to change the transmission fluid; ever. At 185,000 the transmission started to slip and I knew the transmission would cost more than the vehicle was worth so I got rid of it. 185,000 miles on the original fluid is pretty good! It would've lasted forever if I had ever changed the fluid.
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Keeps going and going almost 200,000 miles
fred scott, 06/02/2009
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I purchased it new back in March of 2001. It is the best reliable little truck I have ever owned. With regular oil changes this baby will go forever. Change the timing belt at 100,000 miles and that clunking noise in the front end is minor - just replace the sway bar end links and bushings, no more clunking. I will not part with the crv; great in the rain and snow with high ground clearance. Recommend Yokohama trz tires... Buy it used, you don't even need a warranty - great reliability.
What happened to Honda reliability?
B20ZFailed, 10/21/2009
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
Please do research on the valve/cylinder head failures that plague the 1997-2001 CRV. Mine burned a valve at 123k miles. This is a prevalent issue that will literally cost thousands of dollars to replace. If I would have known this I would have never bought this truck.
Reliable ride, classic look, holds it value
Toby Peratrovich, 08/07/2016
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
One of the safest older cars on the road. No recalls, no air bag issues. Very little maintenance. Road noise level fairly high. Not quite enough room for long legs. Terrific cargo space and flexibility.
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Love my CRV
Pt Popovich, 11/03/2021
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my CRV-LX new in 2001. I still own and drive it 20 years later. It isn't the fanciest mini suv nor have all the bells and whistles of newer ones but it is comfortable and has everything important to me. The most import being reliability. It has never let me down. I lived in San Diego, CA when I purchased it. I moved to Minnesota in December of 2009 and have never gotten stuck in the snow nor dragged off the road by snow mush. I love it and know that eventually I will have to replace it. I have over 254,000 miles on it and so far it shows no sign of quitting on me. The interior is still in great shape. The exterior not as much due to dings from cars in parking lots, etc. It is just starting to show some rust in places from the salted road exposure but no cancer spots (open rusted holes) as yet. I love the space between the front seats with the foldable console because it provides room for my box of kleenex, purse, waste bag and cds. It isn't the fastest nor have the quickest stop to start speed but it has enough power to get me where I want to go and that is enough for me. The foldable table in the back has come in handy countless times and the well for holding wet beach gear has been useful as well. I added OEM accessories on my own (passenger arm rest, roof rack, rear trunk retractable cover, rear trunk area rubber mat). They all are great. My only regret was not purchasing and installing the door-window tweeters. I am 2 years from retiring and am hoping my CRV not only makes it until then but keeps going way past that date.
Great auto
LK, 02/26/2016
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought mine new then bought 2 more used for college students. All 3 are still going strong with no more than routine maintenance. My 16 y.o. son get handed down one of them and I've warned him if he wrecks it they'll be h*ll to pay. Best car purchases I've ever made.
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Excellent SUV
will199104, 01/14/2012
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
The Honda CR-V is an excellent compact SUV. I have found that the CR-V is a simply compact SUV that serves my basic needed. There are many things that I like about the CR-V. The CR-V has excellent maneuverability, makes it very fun and easy to drive. In my opinion it has outstanding build quality, after eleven years I am amazed at how well it has held up. I like the design of the CR-V, the outside design looks great and the inside is design is very well thought out. All the controls are well placed making it very functional.
Best Car I Ever Had
Dennis Miller, 04/26/2017
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have a 2001 CR-V with only 63,000 miles that I'm about to trade in against a new car for my wife. This car has cost me nothing in repairs other than the usual things like the battery, belts or tires. It's economical, specially on the highway and just in general, the CR-V is the most perfect example of Keep It Simple I've ever seen.
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Don't have 2001 Honda crv
Christina, 01/31/2016
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2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
2001 got totaled.... hit & run. What luck. But i got me a 2002 Honda crv, still has the picnic table, yea!!! Not the jeep looking kind the 2002 is the next generation more like a van but has a better engine. Overall its a great vehicle. :)
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Get valves adjusted 1st!!
Bill in PA, 12/13/2019
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used 36k in 2002 and the only real issue is Honda's lack of concern about valve adjustments not printed in the book in the Americas. This is a well-documented problem and needs to be done every 30k miles. Had this issue at 65k, used aftermarket parts when I should have used original Hondas, but the car was never the same and needed valve adjusted more and more frequently. Replace the engine at 180k one with 150k with crossed fingers and immediate valve check. This 'new' engine apparently survived the valve issue, at 150k had two tight exhaust valves but no misfire codes and has been adjusted 30k ever since. At about 210k a cracked radiator n hoses were replaced. At 228k on the body I'm having characteristic rust problems in the back wheel wells. Go figure. I put on a new complete stainless exhaust at 225k, 2nd or 3rd front end kit, and blew a brake line at 226k-had them all replaced. At approx. 200k (on the 2nd motor) I've developed an oil leak somewhere up front and the tranny is slipping. May or may not address these in spring 2020. If you run into one of these used, and you can verify its maintenance history and /or get the valves checked first, you will have a very reliable, Spartan, tough, slightly noisy slightly uncomfortable Workhorse. 100% Japanese built, and very reliable for what you're paying for. Keep all the fluids changed on schedule, and be ready for some maintenance such as tie rods, sway bar ends, motor mounts, eventually brake lines over 200k. Its been a great vehicle for what it is. Spartan tough! Cannot say the same for following model year reviews...
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Don't get the 1999-2001 version.
Pat, 06/02/2018
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
They put a different engine in it those years, No where they tell you the valves needed adjusted every 30,000 miles. Mine blew at 60,000 and I had to replace the engine. I had Hondas for years. Just bought a new SUV and it is NOT a Honda. They knew there was a problem with that engine and would do nothing. People had the engine blow at 30,000 miles. If you're going to make a throw away engine you should make them free.
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I love my C-rv
linzee09, 08/10/2011
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this car it's cute and small it's all I need. Gets great gas mileage. I brough mine with 143,000 and it has 154,000 on it no problems. These cars will run forever IF you maintence them. If your buying one make sure they have had a vavle adjustment or run away from it. The vavles need adjusted every 30k dont go buy the book!!!!! This car is very nosiy and bumpy but guess what it's a honda not a lexus. Its also very underpowered but it doesnt borther me to much im not racing it so it doesn't matter. It's a great car I love it.
Owned 5 of these. Great car.
Jordan, 06/20/2019
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2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
We've owned 5 of these ('97, 99, 00, 01, 01). Bought a used one for each of my kids and my wife ranging in model years from '97 to '01. They've been great cars. Not perfect mind you, the driver's seat needs more padding and you feel it on long trips, they're a little underpowered at times, and the tranny hunts gears too much climbing a grade [depending on the steepness of the grade and the model year], but reliability has been outstanding. Cloth seat material and flooring carpet are indestructible as is interior plastic. Suspension is great. AWD is great. Engine and tranny are bulletproof. On all of ours, we've run Mobil 1 synthetic oil with premium filters and did extended oil change intervals (12-15K miles). Timing belts and water pump need changing at 80-90k miles. Never had an issue with valves or overheating. Had to replace radiators in two vehicles (after 15 years of use). These cars are surprisingly good off-road (sand, rough gravel roads, etc.). With good tires, they do not get stuck. The fuel economy is decent (26-27 mpg on the highway). Find a good Honda mechanic and do your periodic maintenance and these cars last forever. I like the fact that you sit a little higher in the CRV than other cars. I could not be happier with this car.
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Seems to work well for me :D
nscribner13, 06/29/2011
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
So I only had my CR-V for close to 3 months and I love it. It has been in my family for quite a few years and passed between people and they all love it. I love it a lot. It runs very well. I only had some slight issues with it but it is basic wear and tear issues. It is very reliable. I don't mind the acceleration sometimes. It could be a bit better but I like that you can cancel out the 4th gear and gain more power to the engine with the overdrive switch. It is a very good highway ride, probably the best out of the all the cars I have driven in my life. I love that it is very spacey and how easy it is to use. It's a great first car :D
It's so roomy cr-v
patty, 08/12/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Hi I bought my 01 cr-v in October 2009 with 98,000 miles. I've had it for 2 years now and put 50,000 miles on it. It now has 148,000 and runs very good. It's been different for me to drive than a car but I love the room and comfort it gives me. I go camping and fold down the seats blow up my areo bed and sleep like a baby. This is one fantastic vehicle.
Perfect
Chad , 09/01/2019
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had ever year of these 97-01 they great cars always adjust valves as they tighten up. No worries tho if you keep up on them they will run forever. Only real complaint is they noisy and shift a lot going up hills. And the ac and heat don't keep the inside super cool or hot
Going Back to American
Edburhop, 07/23/2004
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Well, a died in the wool Chrysler buyer bought a CRV because we liked the interior room and layout, and the price was good. We wanted to try Honda because we drive our vehicles forever, and heard the quality was excellent. Well, it is underpowered, and at 50000 miles we have a check engine light AGAIN!!! The software that determines the working of the transmission has had to be reloaded TWICE. We had another check engine light, and they charged us 112 bucks to give us a new GAS CAP. We are trading in this lemon and going back to American Cars. I guess the quality thing is just for Accords
Good Car
sl, 07/11/2007
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car has been most reliable, and that's why I bought it. Plenty of room for loading up during trips to Home Depot - an amazing amount of space for a small car. It's a 4 cylinder, so it has enough power but lacks zip. But the car is what it is. It's functional, not hip. One weird quirk, and maybe it's just me, but the car seems to be prone to having windshield cracks due to pebbles and rocks projected from other vehicles on the highway. I'm 6'2" and I find this car to be a comfortable ride, plenty of head room. The odometer reads 122,000 miles and I just had my first breakdown, a blown head gasket. Otherwise, the only problems have been basic stuff, battery, tires.
Could be better
sean, 10/09/2005
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
A few things to like about it, but the balance tips towards the negative. I like the spacious interior, decent stereo, the ride (most terrain), reliability, and fuel economy. However, it seems designed for shorter people. There is plenty of head room, but the driving position and seat are not at all comfortable for my 5'11" frame. Driver's seat is brutal for anything more than a trip to the grocery store. Wheel tilt range is too limited. The armrest and door are useless for resting my arms: too narrow / hard. The ride over uneven road surfaces is nauseating since the front end bounces too much (replaced struts thinking they were bad). Torque steer, noisy engine, CD player needs more buffer.
CRV-best car on the road
Pat, 01/08/2017
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great mileage; lots of storage; no blind spots; turns on a dime. Love this car!!!!
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Great little car
world traveller, 01/17/2010
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've driven this car on four different regions of the world, in North America, in Africa, in Europe, and now in the Middle East. It's done very well in European snow, in African desert and washboard dirt roads. It's little 4 banger and AWD have done fine in loose sand. It's been rock solid reliable, with regular oil changes and air filter replacements. The radiator died in 2007, but no other problems. It's acceleration leaves a little to be desired, especially up a hill. However, it's been perfect for this world traveling family. The added ground clearance and AWD have been perfect for a family that never knows what kinds of roads we'll find at our next home.
Happy with my car
Julie, 05/11/2006
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm very pleased with this car. I've had it for 5 years, do all the scheduled maintenance and haven't had any problems. It gets around great in the snow w/the AWD. This is the longest I've ever owned a car and plan on keeping it until it dies. There's plenty of room to haul stuff in the back w/the seats down. I did pay to add a passenger seat arm rest. I agree with some of the other reviews about the seats (not comfortable on road trips) and the steering wheel needs to tilt down a bit more. But overall I like it and would recommend it to anyone.
A fabulous oldie!
Claudette Warlick, 10/16/2018
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new and it's been a love ever since. It's never needed anything but routine maintenance (I've been diligent about that) and it's been a joy to own and drive. It's been garaged so it's surface looks like new and my kids were grown up before I bought it so the inside also looks new. I've replaced it with a new CRV because I'm so old I need some modern safety features and will pass my lovely red one on to a grandson graduating from college.
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Good dash, questionable engine
Hondabuyer, 03/16/2007
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
You have to wonder what Honda was thinking with the engine-transmission combination in this SUV. This vehicle is so underpowered that it is almost dangerous on the freeway. You don't have enough extra power to avoid potential accidents (i.e. truckers changing lanes into you, ect.). 3rd and 4th gear are too close together requiring the vehicle to frequently shift down to 2nd gear simply to travel up and over overpasses or to maintain speed on hills. The result is rather poor fuel economy in freeway driving (25 MPG or less). Engine in my vehicle is plagued by misfires and a worn cylinder head. Some rust already visible below side windows. The dash doesn't rattle. That's worth something.
Nothing could be finer
Dimo, 11/30/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought our CR-V in 2003 at 35,000 miles now we have 197,654 hoping to go 1 million great travel auto can drive forever in comfort. I'm looking for a 2nd one with about 50,000 miles on it I have 2 brand new cars and i love to drive this unit. nothing could be finer than to drive to Carolina from Mass. in my CR-V
Boring to drive
Ken, 05/19/2010
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have been reading the other reviews made by other people on here and wonder if they are actually driving the same SUV I am. It transmission down shifts so hard that it nearly threw off the snowy mountain road I was on. I think real time 4 wheel drive is a joke. The ride is harsh, and very uncomfortable on long rides and is very noisy. The seats are hard and uncomfortable. It is very underpowered and really so when AC is on and can barely make up the mountains where I live. it would a much better SUV for a place that gets less than 4 inches of snow and flat. I will never own another Honda, My next purchase will be a Subaru
Fun for 7 years
GFR, 07/16/2009
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
CR-V's are fun, comfortable, workhorses of a car-SUV-Offroad vehicle. Very, very low maintenance costs - less than $800 in repairs in 120,000 miles plus being towed 50,000 too. Great gas mileage - 28-30 mpg when on the highway and 25 in town. Good comfort, easy storage, easy to maintain, easy to cleanup and easy on the pocket book too. Only one complete set of tires plus two for front due to towing. And it is still worth $7,000 after paying $20,000 for it 7 years ago - can't beat that! We have used only synthetic oil and change it every 7500 miles - again real simple and inexpensive. Could be a good college car for a guy or gal. And Honda has a great rep too!
Endlessly Loving My 2001 CR-V
pjcook1, 09/19/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
An excellent vehicle, excellent manufacturing, zero defects since day 1. Very good in snow/rain. Love the styling & feel. Good visibility. This is NOT a muscle car, poor acceleration to highway speed, difficulty getting out of its own way BUT hey, when you're doing 65 you're doing 65. Wind noise at speed. OK gas mileage 16-18 city; 20-21 hwy. Great ground clearance, jump curbs all the time to park or get out of minor physical jams (not always to the Mrs. liking).
20 years later. Love it.
sdolleris33, 02/05/2021
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this zippy compact suv in 2020 with 165k. Drives just fine. I had to do minor maintaince to zero it out (valve lash, fluids, brake pads, gaskets ect) nothing to much at all. Im surprised how well it runs. The transmission is sound; shifts reliably on point. The engine is excellent still to after the valve adjustments. A little under powered but with the hp don't expect alot. After 20 years it drives like new. I plan to take it to 500k.
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P, 08/21/2006
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
I like my CRV. Perfect for a small family car. I can drive 3 or 4 teenage girls around in it comfortably. It's pretty good in the weather on wet or snowy roads. The clock is so high on the dashboard that it is always in the sunlight and I can never see what time it is during the day. I wouldn't want to use it if I lived in the mountains though. The engine is 4 cyl. and it does well until I have to go up hills. Then it seems to strain the transmission and no gears seem to be a good fit. Poor visiblility on the driver's side blind spot but if you get the mirrors just right you can compensate for it. But it is reliabile and fits in with my commuting suburban life style.
Good Deal
ATL, 05/27/2008
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun and easy to drive. Sometimes lack power, but it is expected with a 4cyl. Have to change the AWB drive fluid every one-two years to fix the squeaking noise when making a sharp turn. Gas mileage ok.
Great vehicle
j_dub1, 02/05/2011
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great little SUV, it pushes through snow with no problem, it can take a rough driveway, and will get you where you need to go no matter what. We live in the mountains and the little 2.0 4-Cylinder struggles sometimes and the transmission has trouble keeping you at 70 on the interstate but around town or on a back road you can't beat this car. 4 adults can ride in it comfortably. I can fit in the back seat without issue and i'm 6 feet tall. If it wasn't for the mountains this would be the perfect small SUv. It starts every morning without issue and the leather doesnt feel cheap. Just a great little vehicle.
Honda is the Bomb
CQ , 05/01/2008
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Owned this CR-V from the beginning. Has 165,000 miles on it and no issues or problems. Changed the brakes at 100,000 miles and changing the timing belt next week other then that just the normal oil changes. Hondas and Toyotas are the only make I will buy.
Love my CR-V
Jan, 08/02/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I've every owned. My only complaint is that I like the style of the 2001 and that is not the style they are making now. I live in Alaska and drive in all sorts of weather. I will buy another one when this one wears out.
Great purchase
Deborah, 07/20/2009
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for my oldest daughter with 60,000 miles and it now has 146,300 and is still going strong. I have always done all the recommended maintenance on it. The AWD feature is good in the snow or rain. It has lasted longer than I ever expected and has been a great investment. I would recommend it to anyone.
Depends what you will use it for.
EH, 07/19/2003
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wife loves it, i think it's okay. "It's cute" and has a tight turning radius. Great for short runs to the grocery store. Definitely NOT a highway car. Seats are uncomfortable, road noises way too loud. Steering wheel set at an ackward angle. No problems with it yet.
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ann h., 06/20/2003
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this is an incredible car? SUV? Drives like a car but does great in EXTEME conditions... I live in Idaho, came back from Sun Valley last year down terrible road conditions, my cr-v did great... cars, SUVs, pickups all over the the side of the road (off the road and ditched... my cr-v just kept going... no problemo.... P.S. We have a 1992 landcruiser (old tank type) and for on-road conditions of any type, this really does better!
Perfect for Grandpa and Grandma!
hausfrau, 07/23/2009
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After being in a car accident with our 1992 Honda Accord with an 18 wheeler and lived, we were sure that the Honda was a good make of vehicle. Brother- in-law and sister sold us their 2001 Honda CR-V. We love it! My husband is 6'5" and has plenty of leg room. This is a spacious automobile. We have our own little entertainment center in the front seat with us, AM/FM/Cassette Tape and CD player. We have the little "bar" and the table in the back. What else could a little old retired couple ask for? It rides smooth. We don't know what it will be like in a Minnesota winter, but the brother-in-law had it for 8 Wisconsin winters, so that can't be too much worse. No more accident fears! Yay!
Very happy with purchase
Dennis , 06/30/2005
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Test drove this car before I purchased it and find take off wasn't as fast as I wanted it but, It is only a for a 4 cyl.. Other than that I'm very happy with my purchase. Very dependable. I take care of my cars and plan to have this for many years to come....
Bobsled on wheels
Guy L., 03/13/2008
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I previously owned an 87 Caprice and wondered why all the CR-Vs would toot their horns in snowy conditions. This thing can get up in go in any condition and handles excellent and gets up to 24MPG! It truly is a bobsled with wheels.
I am a Hondaholic!
alvarado4pack, 01/10/2009
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my CRV new in 2001 and loved it since. I have had no problems with it, I just get the oil changed every 3k miles and do the minor maint like tires, brakes and have fluids checked. I put almost 70k miles on it. It is very reliable. I feel safe in it too. It is a bit heavier than the new models, not as "flimsy". It has alot of space in the back. We travel a lot across country and we can fit all our luggage in the back. We will always have Hondas. I will drive it until it dies!
drive toyotas ; why not give honda a try
John Hotopp, 04/03/2002
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car drags on the gear too long to get this thing moving. Also when you turn on the fan for cool vent air the a/c turns itself on; when defrosting too. Passenger front seat doesn't have a power lock to match the driver side.
Juuuuust Right
RayG, 07/11/2002
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased a leftover with an internet special at a good price. That was in Oct '01, since then, not a lick of trouble. Just about the perfect size for us. Easy to park on our local city streets AND fits into our rented garage. Good mileage- just about 24- 26mpg of mixed city/mostly highway. It's great to be able to carry golf clubs AND passengers which was a bit tough in the old Neon.
Faithful!
Still faithful!, 12/01/2019
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
An amazing and reliable car. Still love it after all these years. Very roomy with comfortable seats. Has needed work over the years due to its age, however, because it is an overall steady vehicle, I have held on to it. .
I Love My 2001 Honda CR-V!
Alinda Uzel, 05/06/2007
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a joy to own. I drive in 6 rural counties with my work, it handles curves and all kinds of roads/weather perfectly. It gets good gas mileage, but in mountainous areas it would be nice to have a little more "zip" to the doo-dah! The next year's model had a larger engine. This is a neat looking, spiffy little reliable vehicle that makes me happy to drive it. It looks more expensive than it was and maintains its good looks. I'll probably buy another one, I like it that much - and I'm over 60!
Mail Carrier Vehicle
Dar - rural carrier, 09/08/2004
2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Over 107,000 miles of stop & go delivery of mail through snow, ice, & mud with no problems. Excellent gas mileage on the route, even better on the highway. This little SUV won't fly around a V6 going up hill, but it's the most dependable SUV on the route.
Going the distance
dave, 11/22/2008
2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new to use for work. Had heard great things about Honda reliability and despite it's small size, my 6'3, 250 lb. mass fit pretty well. Wise choice. By any objective, practical measure, this has been an outstanding car. I flog it relentlessly and in 163,000 miles it has never let me down. In fact, except for scheduled maintenance items, nothing has ever gone wrong with it. Delivers 21 city and 27 on the road at 75mph, also will plow thru even deep snow effortlessly with it's seamless on demand AWD system. Always has looked a bit weird, but the inherent goodness grows on you. No plans on replacing it as I see no reason why it won't go another 100,000 miles... still runs like new.
Loving my cr-v
john, 06/26/2010
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my cr-v for over 5 years now. It's great to drive in this little cutie. It's peppy enough for me. Great on gas and always gets me to point a and b and then some. I purchased it with 45,000 miles. It s just over 140,000 now it runs like a champ. I recommend anyone to purchase a great vehicle like this. You won't be disappointed.
Great AWD multipurpose wagon
grhoward, 06/06/2002
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got a great deal on my 2001 Honda CRV- EX last summer (it's still worth more than I paid). Almost had it a year and simply love this vehicle for trips around town or to my favorite outdoor get aways. I've added several upgrades i.e. better stereo components, retractable cargo cover, cargo mat, bike racks, etc. Even looked into adding a supercharger or VTEC kit to add some extra horsepower but refrained because the CRV has enough horses to suit my purposes. Now that the 2002 CRV has been introduced, a 1998-2001 model makes for a great used car bargain.