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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)
110,000 miles, I started chasing an RPM flutter
long time owner, 05/10/2019
2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Owned it from day one. Car has been great for the first 100k miles. Careful regular maintenance per manual. Burns tires a bit fast due to AWD. Mild rust showed up 2014. Both O2 sensors have been replaced. New Plugs 3X. Coil packs 2x. Belt 3x. Air filter yearly. Tranny fluid 2x. Right around 110k miles, it started a low rpm flutter that magically disappears at 50mph+. Changed tranny fluid, flutter went away for 1 year. About 130k, it gave me misfire codes. Mpg went from 24/25 to 19/21. Changed plugs, coil packs, had mechanic adjust valves (3 of 4 out of spec, 1 completely closed). Engine light has been on ever since. Through blogs and Eric the Car Guy, I think it is narrowed down to a torque sensor in the tranny. My intension was to turn this into the kids school car. I haven't made up my mind yet.
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Great Overall Vehicle
Robert Henley, 02/16/2017
2003 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV w/ Side Airbags (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car gets decent mileage. Easy to park. Great driving visibility all around except for the center rear seat headrest. I simply removed it and solved the problem. GREAT in the snow or rain. Only bad thing is going through tires. After a 4 wheel strut change, no problems.
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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.
Totally Disappointed in Honda Quality
Martha , 08/14/2009
2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Like other 2003 CRV owners, I bought with expectations of "Honda quality." My air conditioner went out at 56K miles, and to their credit, Honda paid for parts; I paid for labor. At 118K it went out again. I was told it was "too far out of warranty" for them to replace the AC again. I assume keeping a Honda for 200+K means replacing the AC every 55K miles??? The oxygen sensor is also out, so I am a soon-to-be EX-Honda owner. Had planned to buy a Civic next, but not now. Detroit should be a lesson on squandering a good reputation and letting quality slip. I don't know what it costs for Honda to get a new customer, but it cost them an AC replacement to lose a "Honda for life" customer.