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very good, but could be better
runswithsizzers, 08/13/2003
2003 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Too soon to tell about durability, but I have Great Expectations. Overall, I'm very happy, but there are a few ergonomic glitches that need work. The dash mount shift lever is too easily confused with the wiper lever, steering wheel is too stiff and heavy for one-hand steering, and the OEM tires are very poorly rated at tire racks website. ABS not avail on LX.
Decent rig
Jakob Verlinde, 08/24/2016
2003 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2003 Murano that was about to blow up for this 2003 base line CRV. At first I didn't like it but it was the ol' ladies car so it's whatever. Bought it for $5,000 off the lot after everything said and done. The fuel economy is great but the tank is really small so you can get about 300 miles per tank if you don't crack vtec every take off and do massive burnouts... the engine has 140,000 miles and starting making a horendous valve ticking sound I guess it's common and its recommended to get it adjusted every 60,000 miles for $350 at the local Honda dealer (Klein Honda) I said screw that I can get a used engine from Japan with 45,000 miles for $600 if it blows up. I use diesel oil for oil changes and it seems to actually run better on it and it quiets the ticking down. It is a base model so nothing special, the radio screen kinda turns off but if you hit the dash hard enough it turns back on. It's only 2wd which concerned me but I took it out on the beach and smashed on it in the sand, took it out in the mud once too, of course I cleaned it good so I wouldnt be in the dog house but it never once got stuck and it pulled through well. Also I used it to pull my father in laws dodge ram 2500 out from the side of the house and it did great. I use it for everything it's not intended for and it works great.
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Always wanted one
rroadking, 04/20/2003
2003 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I orignially purchased a left over 2002 Honda accord EX-L, but was very upset with the engine vibration. Dealership and Honda said it was charactoristic. Well, after driving it for two months, I went back to dealership and bought a CRV LX. It is my work vehicle, so I did'nt need all the bells and whistles that the accord had. No problems with the V and I'm very pleased with it. Fun to drive and easy on gas. It is turning into the vehicle of choice every time my wife and I go somewhere. (her vehicle is a volvo)
My First Japanese Vehicle
pnmvroom, 03/08/2003
2003 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I never could bring myself to buy a foreign car but thankfully, I changed my mind. Our Honda CRV has been a pleasent surprise. The I4 cylinder engine has plenty of pep around town. My only complaint; passing power above 60 mph (give yourself a little extra room). It's very comfortable, easy to manuver and park. Interior cargo and passenger room is ample. I'm getting 21 mpg in town; 28 on the highway. I did a lot of research before purchasing my CRV. Bottom line...dollar for dollar this is the best SUV on the market, hands down.
Honda has lost another customer
Angel T. B.Hall, 07/14/2004
2003 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
three months off the truck, the transmission completely obliterated. Seemingly, endless recalls. Most recently, air bags. In the sixteen months that we have owned this vehicle we have experienced complete A/C failure, trouble switching gears, four recalls for potentially fatal mishaps. And of course the transmission that died on us on our drive back from vacation. Don't make the mistake we did.