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Saba Khalid, 09/23/2016
2009 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought it certified pre owned and have been enjoying the ride. Keep up with routine care and it will go much longer.The sun visors are a bit small when sun is low,should have an extender, esp for shorter drivers.
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chuckfromli, 09/03/2011
2009 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
Just had it in to Honda for a recall regarding a transmission upgrade. Also had my third oil change and tire rotation at this time. No problems with the vehicle at all. Gas mileage varies a lot though. It can get 26-27 MPG on highway if the road is level. That will drop to 22-24 if there are hills. Around the crowded suburbs I average about 21 MPG. The leather seats are cheap, no doubt. It seems only the drivers seat is actually leather. And there is a lot of wind noise if you open just one of the front windows on the highway. You need to crack open one of the rear windows too. But this is true in many cars and vans these days it seems.
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Honda CRV lovers
HarryT, 10/30/2022
2009 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Our 2001 CRV got totaled. We had babied it since new for almost 22 years and 186000 miles. It was like loosing a family member. Through Edmunds we found a pristine 2009 CRV with 110000 miles, garage kept and really well maintained. As we are in our 80s this will probably be our last car, if it gives us the service out other Hondas have given us. Thank You Honda and Edmunds; Harry and Karin
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Typical Honda - top quality automobile
scottg, 02/25/2009
2009 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've been a long time Honda owner (since 86) and the 09 CR-V EX-L with nav has met my expectations for what to expect from Honda - top quality automobiles. Had the CR-V for 2 months now, put 2000 miles on it. It's a solid car with an excellent fit and finish. The engine has plenty of power and the transmission shifts very smoothly. The controls and display are well laid out and nicely colored. The nav system is fast and the display is bright. The sound system is outstanding, plenty of watts for the size of the car. Driver's seat is very comfortable. The leather seat is more comfortable than cloth. Gas mileage so far hasn't been great, 18/24 but maybe will improve in warmer weather.
Great Utility
chitown, 07/28/2010
2009 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought this last year and have put 15K miles on it. It has been absolutely trouble free. The engine performance is what you'd expect from a 4-banger in a vehicle this size: a little underwhelming. Still, it handles brilliantly for its size, has a crazy-good turn radius and is surprisingly short in length (making parallel parking in the city a snap), and gets solid fuel economy. We average about 25 mpg. Cruising on the expressway at 70, we get up to 31 mpg or so. Cargo space is fantastic. We've moved furniture boxes in this thing that we'd have never suspected could fit. It's not the most exciting vehicle on the planet, but it's super reliable and solid. Best car Honda offers for the $.
Wanted an appliance kinda car and got just that!
EJG, 12/14/2017
2009 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
First of all, I have owned 30+ various vehicles and have been in the auto repair biz for 20+ years, so I feel that I am somewhat unbiased. My wife was driving a Lexus sedan and we really needed a more versatile vehicle with 2 small children, and needed to find something more financially economical than a luxury sedan with higher miles. I wanted a washing machine kind of vehicle, something that just works, has no quirks and has just needs gas, tires, brakes and fluids for 200,000 miles. This CR-V definitely delivers. The Good: Small and nimble, lots of cargo room, pretty good on fuel, and virtually no maintenance besides the basics. Also good visibility and easy to drive. The not so good: Very noticeable road noise, buzzy engine, weird leather seat material that feels like rubber, and short wheelbase means a rougher ride than expected. I had to add a back up camera and a remote start, I wish they would have came standard as they are pretty useful when parking in the city and driving in the winter. In a nutshell, if you are hoping for a something comfortable and luxurious, this will probably not meet your demands, but if you want something economical and versatile a CR-V is just the ticket.
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ken117, 02/22/2011
2009 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Had a 2009 CRV EX-L 4WD. Overall it was a nice vehicle. However, there are a few things which make the vehicle difficult for longer trips. First is the road noise. By far the worst I have ever had in a vehicle. Second is the lack of power. The engine is just too timid to function will at highway speeds. Third is the excessive hard interior plastics. I also felt the leather was too much like vinyl. I found the vehicle wonderful for use around town but for any long trips the ride was far too uncomfortable.
Great in snow (and all year round)
darwinzfolly, 12/31/2010
2009 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Tested the CRV's mettle in a recent MN snowstorm (where we got 20 inches of snow). On the way home from work, the car plowed through the snow as if it wasn't there. I was impressed & felt very safe. It's great for shopping,hauling people and pets, and gets decent mileage.
At 9000 miles
ChuckfromLI, 11/13/2010
2009 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage has improved tremendously since the engine is broken in. Currently getting over 22 MPG in crowded suburban driving, up from 18 or so. Still very, very happy with the car. No problems, comfortable in the front and rear.
Loved my “green machine” most of the time
Becky Franklin, 07/03/2018
2009 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Hopefully all the little things that drive me nutz have been corrected... Getting a head full of water opening the back in the rain, not able to see the road well over the hood (seat won’t go high enough), seatbelts that lock up, leather arm rest on the door wearing out and extreme road noise. Yikes! Otherwise she has been dependable, efficient and safe. My second CRV. Really a good car overall.
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