Used 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Perfect Family Car
chapelthrill23, Hialeah, FL, 08/19/2012
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought the CRV because I needed a family car and it has not disappointed. It is smooth, quiet, handles like a car, is spacious, and is fuel efficient. A lot of what makes it wonderful cannot be found on a spec sheet. I cross shopped more expensive cars (TSX Wagon, XC70, etc) but the packaging is what made me buy a CRV. The interior design is fantastic. I'm not sure how they were able to build a small car with such a huge amount of space. It also has many details that make it work for families. The huge center console is wonderful, the conversation mirror/sun glass holder is useful, the easy fold seats are handy, the big buttons are nice, and I love that the rear floor is flat.
Good but not great
jax19, Atlanta, GA, 08/25/2012
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2012 CRV-EX L and have been driving it for about 3 weeks. So far, I like it but have found a few things that could use improvement. I test drove several SUV's such as the Chev Equinox, Mazda CX5, and the Nissan Rogue. All were good, but I really liked the Honda engine and the ride. I needed a vehicle where I could put two bikes inside (don't like bike racks), and with the back seats down, it's a very easy fit. I expect to get several years of good performnace from this Honda.
Redesigned CR-V
jjohnw, Atlanta, GA, 01/13/2012
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
52 of 66 people found this review helpful
Examined, drove, negotiated, and bought a 2012 CR-V EX-L in White Pearl. We've been driving BMWs - X3 & 325Xi Wagon - but Mom's 2002 CR-V soldiers on with nothing but a new battery & tires along with routine maintenance over 10 years. It's still a great vehicle, right size, and enjoyable to drive. Our opinion is the new 2012 CR-V at $29k drive out instead of a X3 at $46k drive out is just as enjoyable and dare I say - a better driver as it doesn't pogo/bounce over rough roads as does the X3. Sure the CR-V won't win any drag races but 31 mpg highway is much more relevant.
Don't buy a Honda CR-V
dfdinnc, Richmond, KY, 03/26/2014
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
45 of 58 people found this review helpful
The battery does not charge and Honda cannot fix the problem. We bought this car new because I wanted my wife to have reliable transportation. It has failed to start 8 times in 18 months. The dealer seems to have given up fixing it. I will pursue compensation under our state lemon law and someone should start a class action lawsuit against Honda.
OK, but features not up to high price
jenson23, Crown Point, IN, 12/01/2014
Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
A bit disappointed after reading so many stellar reviews. Lots of blind spots. Doors come up higher than my older cars (can't easily rest my arm on windowsill); probably for better safety, but that makes it very hard to see the 4 corners of the car, or see potholes by front passenger side, or see where the driveway edges are when I'm backing up. Also very disappointed at the lack of lights. No light in glove box! No lights anywhere on outside door or mirror. When I open the door on a dark street at night, other cars can't see that it's open! Very dangerous. Worst is getting in car at night and can't see button to quickly lock door, and have to feel / fumbling w/ key!
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