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5 out of 5 stars

My 05 CR-V EX Fits All My Needs and Why

cznite, 11/16/2004
2005 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I could not be happier with my 05 Honda CR-V EX (5 speed auto/AWD). The 4 cyl is very peppy. Because of plenty of low speed torque it beats most of the V-6's I drove. This 4 cyl is very responsive and fun to drive. Others are too truck like for me. I love the look both inside and out. The interior is very plush above the rest. It beats all the compact sized SUV's in cargo and personal roominess. Consider it Mid-sized. For my use,I just want dependable transportation in bad weather and a snappy fun car-like ride, but with the looks and height of a SUV. It is all this in an affordable package that gets high gas mileage and will retain a high resale value It's a HONDA!

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5 out of 5 stars

New CR-V Special Edition - Fantastic!

neilinnc, 01/31/2005
2005 Honda CR-V Special Edition AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Just purchased but already know I'm going to love it. Remarkably quiet, responsive, good power in 16valve VTEC 2.4l engine. Typical Honda quality and thoughtful layout. Leather seating and heated seats worth the extra money. Unbelievable features in a $25000 SUV

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not bad but...

John from Kentucky, 06/15/2005
2005 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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The ride is stiff but for a $21,000 SUV you can’t expect a Lexus ride. The seats are comfortable around town but will beat you up on 3+ hour rides. My kids love to drive it but my wife hates it. We bought it so my wife could use it as a work vehicle. She drives 50k yearly so we wanted a disposable car we could give one of our teenagers. In the end she took my 4-Runner and left me the CRV. Not a bad little car for the money but does not have a low range and the towing capacity is non existent. The car is tight and if it is like most of our Honda’s and Toyota’s we expect at least 200,000 miles. I like the first major tune-up is at 110k instead of 60 k like many cars.

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5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't be more pleased!

LarryJoe, 11/23/2004
2005 Honda CR-V Special Edition AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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This is typical Honda at a great price! The ride and steering are tight- -just what one would expect with a Honda. It drives as good as my Accord. The cabin room is very accommodating considering this is tagged as a "mini- SUV". The 5-speed transmission shifts very smoothly and although this is just a 4-cyl 160hp engine, it has more than enough pep. The ability to adjust the rear seats fore and aft is a nice touch. The main factor in considering this vehicle was addition of the SE trim level(has leather seats)--I wouldn't have considered the CR-V, otherwise, and would have purchased a V- 6 EX Accord.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Cheryl, 02/20/2005
2005 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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This just might be the first automobile I can honestly say, "I Love." It handles superbly in bad weather. For a small SUV, it is amazingly comfortable. I highly recommend this truck.

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