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A Cross-over that won me over
Darkknight, 03/15/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I was looking for a fun AWD SUV that drives like a car. A used BMW X3 with navi and heated seats was my first choice, but I couldn't find one at a reasonable price. Plus I estimated insurance and gas to be expensive with this car. I considered the RDX but the fuel economy was horrible. So the CR-V was the best alternative. It drives like a car, has all the features I wanted, better fuel economy (but not great) and the new redesign was a huge improvement. I never would have considered this car if not for the redesign. The navi and leather package makes the car feel more luxurious. Everyone thought I was nuts for buying this car until I gave them a ride. This car will surprise people.
Great Compact SUV
cgd, 10/14/2008
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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For the money, features, and specs, you can't go wrong with this one. Better mpg would be nice, but I realize it's a tradeoff to get performance and to be up off the ground.
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Superb little SUV
donna, 04/16/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I previously owned a 2002 Rav4 that was a great experience, but I wasn't quite as impressed with the newer Rav4 models. So I looked extensively at the CR-V as well as a few other small SUV models. The CR-V seemed to be the best buy for the money, 5-star safety, decent fuel economy, great ride, and decent performance and interior space. I read many favorable reviews on edmunds, and thought there's no way this many people could be wrong! I read one review suggesting a moonroof visor with the roof rack to reduce noise...thank you whomever made that recommendation! I did the same thing, and it's a perfectly quiet car.
Love this SUV!
magster, 07/23/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I was planning to get the Honda Civic hybrid, but after test driving that and the CR-V, the CR-V was the clear winner. The CR-V has a very comfortable interior, the nav system is awesome as are the speakers and audio system. I wish it got better mileage in the city. I'm averaging about 17 mpg in downtown DC. On the highway recently, I got 33 mpg.
Practical but Fun
Mike, 05/02/2009
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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MPG depends. Oregon uses 10% ethanol. Hwy=26-28. In non ethanol states Hwy=29-31 (moderate hills and 70 mph). My combined average after 3,000 is 25mpg with 70/30 mix. No race car but smooth and responsive. Visibility is actually good (I wondered). I'm a single man who is very active. It works great: surfboards on top, bikes fit inside, etc. There is really a lot of room for the MPG. For those who think it is too female, get over yourselves - it is a car that does what you want. I was looking for wagon but US has few / SUV's are too big and inefficient (and many have no inside room). The Subaru is better AWD but smaller with same MPG and this was over $1000 less. Works for me.
Great ride
crv-er, 07/12/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Took a hit and traded in our 2004 Pilot, unfortunate timing to trade a larger SUV. Love the CR-V so far. Just did a 1000 mile trip (avg 27 mpg), XM radio got lots of use. Smooth ride, plenty of room for the kids and all our stuff. Slower pickup taking a little getting used too, but still a very peppy ride. Very happy with our choice, had to look long and hard for our favorite Taffeta White. Wish the front seats extended farther out for more support under the legs. Floor mats could be better quality, already matting and shedding a bit. Wish the back windows went all the way down, we didn't realize this until after purchase. Overall great vehicle, plan to drive for a long time.
No better car for the money
Richard, 09/16/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Just purchased our EX-L with Nav in Whistler Silver. Got it for $500 over invoice with 1.9% financing. The dealer had several on the lot and didn't even balk at my offer. Even had them throw in a couple of chrome CR-V license plates to boot. I've owned several Hondas over the years, and there is NO better car for the money. Fantastic interior, great exterior styling, and Honda reliability. The CR-V is hands down the best value for the money. Looked at a RAV4, and it wasn't even close. The interior wasn't near as nice, and I hate the spare tire on the back.
Pleasant surprise
Canuck fan, 03/21/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Have owned for three months and current mileage is 7000 mi. Have had 4 Accords and one Integra so am familiar with Honda quality/reliability. Recent 5800 mi trip averaged 30 mpg. One 180 mi freeway trip at 70 mph was 34 mpg.Gas mileage better than expected.I think it likes warm weather. Very comfortable & quiet ride.Lots of storage room.I wish the rear seats would fold flat though. Engine could use another 40 hp to provide more oomph above 90 km/hr. V6 option would be nice. This is the first SUV I have owned and am impressed with seating height,handling and ride.At 7000 mi, oil life shows only 50% used.I am used to 4000 mi intervals. Seems like a long way to me.
08 Honda CR-V EX-L FWD with NAV
lancef, 12/31/2007
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Needed versatility,comfort,and good MPG. The CR-V fit the bill. We had no intention of getting the NAV system but once we saw what the NAV could do, especially with being integrated with the audio system it became a must have. We checked out the NAV's on Nissan and Mazda and the Honda Alpine unit just blows them away.
2008 CR-V EX-L
jeb, 03/26/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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We average 30 mpg on the highway at 60 mph around town 23 mpg. Great Ride and handling. The vehicle is well built inside and out.
Out of Subaru into Honda
Jim, 04/28/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I have driven Subarus for twenty years. I've owned six of them. I was about to trade in my '98 Legacy Outback Limited for an '08. But then I hesitated and decided to enjoy the shopping process since I was going to be buying a new car. I looked at the Nissan briefly and then on to the Honda store. There I took a brief drive in the demo. That did it. That night I decided to give up my Subaru loyalty (they're great cars) and buy a Honda. I got the EX-L because I wanted the heated seats and leather upholstery. I had the store add the rain deflectors. This past weekend I took a 500-mile round trip to Maine and back. I got 29.4 mpg. I had a good experience in the trading process.
Great Value CR V EX-L
Good value, 01/16/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Searched and test drove many small SUVs, Acura RDX, Toyota RAV, Subaru Outback and Ford Edge. Honda as always provides the best overall value for the money. Yes, it is not a powerhouse but it does have enough power for most situations. The benefit is good gas mileage and the power issue is only evident in some situations. The fact is that if you know the car you can easily manipulate the power to suit your needs in those situations with the gas pedal. Hill climbing is impressive and the grade- logic design does eliminate gear hunting so I think the Edmund reviewer was a little harsh with the comment in their review. Car is put together well and quality material is used everywhere.
Air Conditioner Issues Strike Again!!!
ScorpioJ, 03/27/2008
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I love the the way the CR-V looks, and drives. I bought it Sat. and by Monday the air conditioner wasn't working! I took it to the dealership yesterday and they told me they had to order a new compressor. I did a yahoo search for CR-V air conditioner problems and there are tons of posts with older models that had problems with the compressor blowing up! I think I may go buy that extended warranty!
Very good handling and stylish interior
Subhash, 01/21/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I chose CRV over its competition (including but not limited to RAV4) due to: 1. Exceptional handling - highly stable at high speeds, little/no body roll on curves and turnings. As a result, feels exceptionally great and fun to drive. 2. comfortable and stylish interior - Good dash features (digital fuel and mpg indicators), drop-down center console, elevated and adjustable rear seating with good legroom making long drives very comfortable. 3. Stylish exterior - looks great from all views. Spare tyre hidden underneath cargo. 4. Good resale value due to its high demand. My positive opinions have'nt changed after driving 3500 miles (under wide range of conditions). I get 21-22 mpg in city.
great car under 30K
Pat, 09/15/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I just purchased a Honda CRV EX and I am very happy with my purchase. A great car to zip around town and has great mpg on the HWY I am getting 29 mpg on the highway. It handles very well and the view is excellent. There doesn't seem to be many blind spots. It's built very well. The doors are solid and the interior is well designed. There is a lot of room in the car and plenty of storage areas. There is plenty of leg room in the rear seats and could fit two car seats very comfortably. Its a great value for the price!!
Sadly Disappointed
Sadgal, 12/31/2007
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I purchased the CRV LX for the sole purpose of traveling. Unfortunately the seats are the most uncomfortable I have ever encountered. In just a four hour trip, I thought I was going to die. I am sadly disappointed in the seats Honda has put in this car. I would not buy another.
LOVE IT!!! Handles like a BMW.
c2mlp, 03/27/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I recently bough this CR-V EX-L (with nav.) Although great handling, it does have a stiff ride, and the four cylinder engine is a joke. Fuel efficiency was not a deciding factor when purchasing. Honda really should offer an optional six cylinder for the people driving on the highways often.
First CRV
Keith, 09/13/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Bought in 2/08. Had remote starter installed as part of deal, works great in warming up car in winter, start car from living room and 10 minutes later windshield is clear of ice and snow. 10,000 miles so far, getting about 24.8 MPG, over 29 MPG on long highway trips. Kind of noisy, but overall I am happy with the decision to buy. Wish I had a backup camera, parking can be a pain.
Love the CR-V
Eightpaws, 06/27/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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This is the first vehicle I have purchased in 24 years, and a lot of research was involved before I bought it. I am so happy - I think I made the right choice. Just got back from a 2000 mile round trip from Oklahoma to Michigan, and the CR-V handled like a dream. Gas mileage was around 27 mpg overall. It was plenty roomy for my two dogs (in the back seat) and I and all our cargo for a week fit nicely in the storage area behind the back seat. LOVE the cargo shelf - it was perfect for lightweight items. I felt very secure in the CR-V; it felt very stable. Plenty of get up and go for passing all the semis!! I imagine that I will have this vehicle for a very long time.
No weaknesses - great fuel econ
zippy, 04/03/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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recent trip from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh and back averaged 31 miles/gal with a 4wd vehicle. fun to drive and well balanced for power, econ, and functionality. Wow!
Nice but...
hesaid, 06/13/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife loves her new CR-V. We did some comparison shopping and the CR-V is best choice out there for this size SUV.
Lumbar Support
Yonkers Girl, 07/14/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I love my CR-V, drives like a dream; fun to handle. only problem is that I sit up straight when driving, not enough lumbar support for upper back. Would be needed for long drives/traveling. I purchased a lumbar support item to accommodate the lack of. Not getting rid of my car. I love it!
Great except for gas mileage
Melanie, 06/01/2009
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I'm surprised in other comments that most people get much better gas mileage than I do. I get around 17 in town and 24 on the highway, and I don't drive that aggressively. At first I thought it was winter driving conditions, but it gets about the same in the summer as it does in the winter, regardless of the ethanol in the gas or the snow on the ground. I'm getting rid of it now that I'm moving to a southern state and will be doing a lot of in-town driving. It's an okay car and I do like it, but totally not worth the gas- guzzling aspect of it. One good thing I have to say is that I'm getting a better trade-in value than I had expected. At least other people think it's a great vehicle.
Who Could Complain?
zkidd, 04/06/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I bought a 2008 CR-V to replace an aging (and thirsty) 2001 Ford Escape with a V6. My wife is the anti-Christ when it comes to car buying and shopping, and with this vehicle and a great dealer, she left after buying by saying "WOW!". While others have complained about the seats, we find them comfortable and the ride much nicer than that of any other SUV we tried. Many other SUVs were too "truck" like, and here in Seattle with small streets and cramped parking lots, the CR-V is a brilliant performer due to the size and visibility. I am loving this rig, and I have no complaints!
No Worries
Honda4life, 07/02/2009
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I bought this car 1 year ago, after owning our last CRVLX for 8 1/2 years. We have been extremely happy with the performance and comfort of our SUV. The gas mileage is awesome. We have gotten 29-30mpg on the HWY, and 22-24 in combined city/hwy driving. Much better than our last CRV.
2008 CR-V LX
BA, 09/18/2008
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Car is well designed, comfortable to drive.Getting 32 MPG HWY, 20 city I think this is good considering I drive on a lot hilly roads. My only complaint is road noise.
2008 Honda CRV
BDVANJ, 01/05/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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The decision was between a Highlander or a CRV. The CRV won. Very pleased with this car. Wife loves the entire package - her "favorite" car. Overall mpg from dashboard indicator is 22.3. But, if you divide the miles by gallons put in the tank, it's about 1 mpg less. Still not bad for a small SUV. Dual climate control is not very dual - there is only one temperature sensor. I had to add an aftermarket Homelink rearview mirror with compass and autodimming - should be included in EX- L.
Didn't intend to buy this car
e chase, 04/07/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Was looking for 2008 Accord, but didn't care for extra length. Have owned several Hondas with excellent results; 90 Civic 93 Civic, 96 Civic, 93 Accord, 02 Accord. All excellent vehicles! Still have the 93 and 02, Combined 270K with no major repairs. Loved this CR-V with first drive. Excellent visibility for short spouse. Power is adequate, comfort excellent and fit and finish is typical Honda. Ride is smoother than I anticipated.
Good, Solid Car
Rob, 07/24/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Purchased the car in mid June. 2,185 miles so far. Driven in town gets 20-21 mpg, during a long highway trip 31-32 mpg, doing 65 mph w/cruise on. Car is well-built inside, except for the door handles which feel a bit cheap. Leather seats are comfortable. Very spacious and great visibility all around. There is just a bit of wind noise at 65 mph, which i was looking for after reading the reviews, but its really not that much. Inside ergonomics are great. Handles great, not stiff. A bit under powered if you're a more aggressive driver, but its plenty quick for highway passing. Very convenient with storage space and inside compartments. Outside looks great. That's just a personal opinion.
Great Small SUV
JD, 01/02/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Purchased the CRV-EX because I wanted a sunroof. I love the car! When I started looking for an SUV, I didn't want to look at the CRV because of the gear shift placement. The moment I sat in the car I fell in love with it. The interior design is sophisticated looking. I find it comfortable, much more roomy than the RAV-4. I average between 20-23 miles a gallon (City-highway) with fairly frequent hill climbing in the winter.
Best car I have ever driven!!!!!
Wolfman, 04/08/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I travel 3 states as a territory manager and this is the best car I have ever driven. It is so fun to drive and everything is rtight where you want it. Stereo with 6 disc cd is awesome. Power moon roof is great and engine and transmission are solid.Handling is nimble and athletic. Styling inside and out is really sharp. This is my first Honda. Wow! I have owned GM and Ford and Chrysler products all my life and this CR-V from Honda is almost too good to be true in every respect. I will be a customer for life! 5200 wonderful miles so far. Thank you Honda for a job well done...
Great Value, Fun to Drive, Saves Gas $$
axcelle, 05/23/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I bought my 08 CR-V in 11/07, and have put 15,000 miles on it driving all over the country for work in the past six months. I've driven in the mountains, on the prairies, in ice, snow, floods - just about every weather condition. It handles beautifully everywhere. The only area I feel some pressure on the engine is on hilly highways. The ride is great, not too soft and not too stiff, and I am just thrilled with the MPG. I average 29-33 highway and 24-28 city in all kinds of weather. The build quality is very good, love the power features, love the exterior looks. I would like to have fog lights and a longer armrest, but that's about it! Great vehicle for a fantastic price. Get it!
Excellent small SUV for cities
Rockwell, 01/02/2008
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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We are of a small family living in Houston and only have a BMW 325 sedan, which has limited carrying capacity (and not ideal for shopping at The Home Depot). We thus need something that can carry a lot of cargo, is easy to drive in an urban environment with reasonable gas mileage. We have tested drove both the RAV4 and the CR-V. We found that the design of the CR-V is very thoughtful for small families and for woman drivers. Thus far, we believe that we have made the right decision. Many people go with the RAV4 b/c of the V6 power but review from this web site has shown that the V6 produces too much power for such a small car to be stable at high speed.
Excellent SUV in the market! Beats Rav4
CS, 06/26/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my 2008 CR-V. It's the best I ever had! Fun to drive and yes Fuel Economy is great. It gives me 24 MPG combined and 31 MPG on Highway! can't beat that on a SUV
10 Day Review
TMask, 09/17/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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After tooling around in our new CR-V for 10 days, we are continually impressed by this vehicle. It's got a peppy engine, great handling, cool styling, and all the bells and whistles we could ask for. The only extra we needed was a roof rack, because this baby comes fully loaded, standard. It climbs well in the foothills (haven't taken it for a spin further up yet) and accelerates smoothly on the highway.
Nothing but love
Steve B., 01/02/2008
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had the CRV for 3 months now, and have nothing but good things to say about it. It handles great in the Buffalo winter weather, looks sharp and gets pretty good gas mileage. We compared it to the RAV4 and are very happy that we picked the CRV.
So Long VW!
Chris , 12/12/2007
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Unlike some of the folks on here, I actually traded up from my old 2001 Jetta and purchased the '08 CRV as my first "new" car purchase. I have to say that I am ecstatic! It has incredible handling, sleek style (I've been drooling over it for the past year), and a quality build. My mpg hasn't been the best so far (avg of 18-19), but I've literally only driven in stop and go city traffic, so I have patience. Also, the center "shelf" leaves some room for improvement. Overall, though, I am in new car heaven and I would... hands down... recommend this car to anyone. Honest.
My CRV
Howard , 04/12/2020
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is a good car
Good car
hardfire454, 03/31/2011
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I enjoy this car, but for a Honda, the fuel economy is a bit disappointing
Great Car
Kevin, 06/23/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car for the money. Gets decent mileage (22 mpg city) driving relatively short distances in the city and does well in the snow. I have had no problems yet, but have noticed that it does not have the same feel of quality that my Accord did (i.e. the doors close with a bang, not the "thunk" or perfection).
2 nd car
Howard, 08/19/2019
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car
Yeah for the CR-V
Utah Student, 04/14/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've been driving a standard compact Ford Focus for seven years, so the CR-V is quite the improvement. I opted for a little upgrade with the moonroof, privacy glass, and AWD. Immediately after purchasing it I drove 250 miles through rural Utah. Had no problem accelerating, even going 75 on a steep incline, or passing. Also had no problem with the road noise that others mentioned, although I'm used to way more road noise. The mpg has been around 20 in the city and 25 on the highway, I expect it to increase as i break it in a bit more. Even with the underbite of a front bumper, I couldn't be happier with this car.
Happy
Pam, 01/14/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive. Could use more horsepower. Lots of room inside, but kinda plain. Could use a DVD player in the back, for kids. Haven't seen the gas mileage as promised by the salesman, but it's still pretty new.
Well worth the money
Dan , 06/06/2009
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far I have owned my 2008 CRV for 8 months. After my Mitsubishi Galant was totaled in a fire, I bought this baby. I was surprised how well the vehicle handled, how well the fuel economy was, and how comfortable the interior was. I achieve about 21 mpg in the city on average, while achieving an average of about 28 mpg on the highway. Overall, great vehicle and I certainly recommend it to others.
The CR-V Won Over The Rav
Rick B, 04/16/2008
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We traded in a 1997 Rav 4. It was my wife's dream to own a new one. She didn't like the looks of the CR-V but I convinced her to take a test drive. She loved it - then we drove the Rav. Within a block she said no to the Rav and yes to the CR-V. We found the CR-V had more room but also had a more comfortable ride. The way this vehicle drives won us over.
cr-v
pworder, 05/01/2008
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has a fun to drive factor, especially around town and doing errands. After looking at costs/benefits, we went with a two wheel drive base vehicle given the standard traction control, and it performed very well in winter (replaced an AWD VW 4 motion vehicle, and the CR-V drives as well in snow). We replaced the ugly wheels for lighter alloys at tire store for $600). Gas mileage (spring) is currently around 33 mpg highway (63 - 65 mph) and a bit better on secondary roads with few stops (34 mpg) - in Michigan driving environment and conservative acceleration. We were getting a little worse mpg in winter, 30 +- mpg hwy range once engine warmed up on longer trips. Overall 27 mpg.
ourfirstimport
ourfirstimport, 07/29/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is our first import purchase, and have only had this vehicle for two weeks. In this time of astronomical gas prices, we took a gamble in purchasing an SUV-type vehicle. We were hoping for better gas mileage like many other reviewers, but barely 20 mpg is all we get so far with this 4-cylinder rather under-powered cross-over. Handles well, but ride is rough. Hoping the Honda reputation stands true for our new CR-V as we keep our vehicles for the long haul.
Great Buy
Jon, 05/03/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife chose this over my preference for a CX-7 and no regrets. Well-built, roomy, drives well and nicely designed and finished interior. Wasn't sure about the looks, but they grow on you. V6 option would be nice.
I'd buy it again
Matt, 06/28/2009
2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife bought an LX AWD, and I ended up liking it so much, I traded in my Expedition (kids got older; didn't need all the space anymore) and got an LX AWD too. It is sturdy, reliable, solid, safe and quiet. It also has all the safety features of the highest end Honda (we like that about Hondas). I mostly drive in the city, jumping on and off the interstate on occasion, and I average about 22-23 mpg. On highway trips, I get 26-28 mpg. The best words to describe our Hondas are basic (in the best sense of the word) and solid. They have everything you need (including the AWD and ABS for snow/ice) without all the extra bells and whistles and related cost. Also, no worries and no problems.
It's a Keeper!
rograncher, 05/26/2008
2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This CR-V replaces a 2006 Scion, bought with fuel economy in mind. The Scion replaced a 95 Accord wagon which was wrecked and has been sorely missed ever since. The CR-V has everything the Scion didn't. Very nice ride, good seating comfort, low road and engine noise level at highway speeds, good cargo space even with the rear seats upright. I expected the CR-V's gas mileage to be a lot less than the Scion's 32 - 33 mpg on the highway at 65 mph, but the CR-V is delivering within 1 - 2 mpg of the Scion's best mileage. This is my 6th Honda built car in 24 years. Acura Legends and Accords. All were superb. I have only about 300 miles on it, but I expect this CR-V be the best of them all.