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by wadmo
Apr 17, 2008 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Nimble, great turning radius, silky smooth engine, lots of compartments inside, sits high, effective 4x4
Cons: Very noisy, downshifts to 3rd climbing mild grades, gas mileage, doesn't coast well
The Bottom Line: If you don't mind road noise, buy it. It is a Honda, afterall!
We purchased our CR-V used with 50K miles. I read the reviews here before we purchased so had some idea of what we were getting. Here is my impression of the CR-V after driving it for about a month. Noise: Road noise is terrible. The boxiness must ... read more
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by sdmk1987
Mar 12, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, fun, safety features, car seat friendly, CD Changer in dash
Cons: Not the best fit for people over 6" tall, other than that, I love it!
The Bottom Line: We would recommend this car, and may buy another CR-V someday, when we decide we don't need a minivan anymore!
Bought the car new before kids, because we wanted a 4wd SUV, that would not be too expensive on gas. I enjoyed driving it to work. It was comfortable, and responsive handling made it fun to drive. We liked it even more when our firstborn arrived. We ... read more
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by rapha76
Mar 10, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy interior, reliable, low maintenance, lots of storage compartments
Cons: A bit noisy
The Bottom Line: I love this car!!!
I purchased my Honda CR-V five years ago and I haven't had anything happen since I bought it. Honda makes great cars and this one is no exception. The interior is roomy and comfortable. Everything inside is of high quality and very durable (and ... read more
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by hawesa
Mar 4, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable
Relatively good gas mileage
Easy to use dials
Great amount of space inside
Cons: Doesn't have the best acceleration
ABS is extra package
No back seat temperature control
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended car for the reliability and interior space
I love this car. I've put 60,000 miles on it and it's never had a problem (knock on wood). There is a ton of space inside for a compact SUV-- even tall people seem to have plenty of head space and leg space. I love that the backseat can fold totally ... read more
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by just4roo
Aug 23, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Well built, good handling, nice looks
Cons: Blind spot, check engine/gas cap link
The Bottom Line: This car was a great purchase for me, and it would be for you, too!
I bought my 2003 Honda CR-V brand new from a dealer. Four years later, I still love it! I wish we could have bought two! The 40/60 split drop-down seats are great for when you need to haul something. I think this model year looked the best ... read more
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by mooseling1
Jan 5, 2007 - Updated Jan 8, 2007 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great car very comfy and looks nice to.
Cons: Can't think of anything to put here!!
The Bottom Line: Great ride very comfy and it is a joy to drive or even better lie and relax in the back.
We got this car in May 2005 from the Honda dealer in our city and it is a great car. It has 4-wheel drive and it very comfortable. We have driven in it for 9 hours (we did get out every now and again) but it is very comfy in the back seat as they can ... read more
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by suttlegn
May 17, 2006 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, drives like a car, gas mileage, safety, it's a Honda!! *Resale Value*
Cons: Would look better with bigger wheels, lack of variety for selection at dealer
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended due to reliablity, safety, bang for your buck, great young family car.
We were on a tight budget when we started researching to buy our second car. We had never had a new car before but with the bills from used car repairs piling up we decided the extra monthly payment of a new car would be worth it. We had narrowed our ... read more
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by shane157
Feb 16, 2006 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No 
Pros: Smooth motor, dependability, popular style
Cons: Always in 4x4, bad mpg, no OD, wind/tire noise, ride, weak power, wheels rusting
The Bottom Line: Always in 4x4, bad mpg, no OD, wind/tire noise, bad ride, weak power, wheels rusting, dealer no help, warranty is the worst. Never again!
From an owner of over 25 cars and trucks in the past, and someone who works in automotive engineering. I bought a new 2003 CR-V, at first it wasn't too bad, then after you get used to it, well you don't really. You start to notice its lack of power, ... read more
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by mrjyoung
Mar 14, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, mileage, function, all weather great ride. Fantastic value!!!
Cons: noisier ride, dash scratches easily, rolls back on hills.
The Bottom Line: Great car. Quietrefers to no squeaks. You can hear the tires on highway. Ample room, butdon't bring 5 adults across country.
I bought the 2003 deluxe CRV in April of 2003, and love it. Other than two recalls and routine maintenance, I have experienced no problems. The fact that it only takes regular gas, gets 27 mpg published (I average about 20 - 22, a mix of highway and ... read more
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by peterjmaerz
Jan 24, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Interior room, Cargo room, seating position, engine power, transmission
Cons: None found so far worthy of mention
The Bottom Line: Heartily recommend for folks looking for a practical, roomy, fun to drive SUV.
I decided to trim my budget and look for a more economical car, in terms of monthly payment, insurance and gas economy. It was a difficult decision since I was deeply in love with my 2002 Bimmer wagon; its combination of true sportiness, luxury, comfort ... read more
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by avines
Dec 7, 2004 - Updated Mar 4, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great gas mileage, very reliable, cute look, awesome storage capacity.
Cons: road noise (mostly at high speeds), manual transmission kinda choppy, power suffers with ac.
The Bottom Line: Alot of options for lower price, nimble, small yet roomy, very reliable with low cost maintenance, great gas mileage, fun to drive!
After my Honda Prelude was given it's death certificate, I was on the hunt for a new used vehicle. Knowing I would probably own this car for at least five years, I decided to do my research to make sure I could find something reliable with decent room ... read more
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by mikew111204
Nov 12, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Interior space, car-like ride, gas mileage, reliability
Cons: Road noise, 4-wheel drive system, seats
The Bottom Line: The 2003 CR-V is a good compact utility vehicle that is great for running the family & gear around town with the occasional light off-road use.
After researching SUVs on the Internet and in Consumer Reports I made the decision to purchase my 2003 CR-V in April of 2003. The quality appears much better than the domestic vehicles I have driven in the past. The engine has adequate power and torque, ... read more
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by neila
Aug 29, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very reliable, lots of safety features, 4WD, great stereo system, tons of storage space!!
Cons: CR-Vs are very popular and sell quickly, so don't expect much of a price break.
The Bottom Line: VERY reliable! CR-V is a great car that's not huge, but has all the space necessary. Lots of storage room, lots of great features come standard. Perfect family car!
I bought my CR-V in October 2003. I desperately needed a step-up from my Chevy Cavalier, which was barely accommodating the room I needed, much less the room that my baby needed. I have always been the driver of a small car, and I was very anti-SUV. I ... read more
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by Diane-E
Apr 26, 2004 - Updated Apr 28, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Easy and fun to drive, easy to maintain.
Cons: Gas mileage is not as good as a sedan.
The Bottom Line: For a small SUV there is a lot of power behind the wheel of this fun to drive and safe Honda.
After ten years, my trusty gold Saturn SL1 was slowly falling apart. Repairs were too frequent and costly. I was tired of sitting so low to the road in this SUV country, so I started my research right here on Epinions to get a feel for small SUVs on ... read more
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by gdpigcollector
Feb 21, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Pretty much everything (see above, "What I love...")
Cons: UMMM...some really minor tidbits (see above, "What I don't love..."
The Bottom Line: Best vehicle I've ever driven. Excellent value for the money. I want another Honda in our family, maybe the Odyssey for even more space.
I love Honda. Really. I've had lots of cars to date and cannot believe how reliable these little spunkers are. I had a Firebird, a Hyundai, and a Caravan...those made me want to turn in my license and take the bus. I had a 2000 CRV LX that was very ... read more
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by jaimerenee
Jan 13, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: 4 wheel drive, side air bags, great safety ratings, beautiful interior/exterior
Cons: small gas tank, average gas mileage, small arm rests, no side door lock
The Bottom Line: I love the vehicle. Its reliable, it drives well and its very comfortable. It is very Safe. I have no regrets buying it.
I have had my Honda CRV EX model for almost a year now and I have had no problems with it. I wanted a foreign compact sized sport utility that had the 4 wheel drive but also the smooth driving of a car. I also wanted extras like moonroof, side air bags, ... read more
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by blautens
Nov 23, 2003 - Updated Nov 24, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Honda reliable, Honda precision, engineering, and assembly. Tops in its class.
Cons: Stick shift ONLY on 4WD models, significant tire noise.
The Bottom Line: Perhaps not the best in every category, but close, and its solid showing in every category, combined with traditional Honda quality make this the smart choice in the "cute-ute" class.
I got rid of my 1996 Chevy Impala SS and my 1999 Oldsmobile Alero GLS to buy a 2003 Honda CRV LX on January 3rd, 2003. Not your typical trade ins for a CRV. But I needed 4 doors, reliability, ride, and something I can get in and out of easily (I'm 6'4" ... read more
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by signupname
Nov 12, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, stability, fold-down console, reclining and tumbling seats, acceleration
Cons: MPG still not there, no sunroof or EX pkg w/o 4wd, no body colored bumpers
The Bottom Line: See above...and they gave us GREAT financing (even with our iffy credit).
Even tho we hadn't initially considered it, we are SOOO Glad we did
The Mrs. and I were looking very closely at the Altima, but for some reason couldn't get our heads around it. We have a toddler and another on the way and needed enough room for 2 carseats (one rear-facing) with comfort and legroom for those in front of ... read more
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by rondo79
Oct 17, 2003 - Updated Oct 20, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: The CRV is comfortable, reasonably priced, has adequate pick up, and is very dependable.
Cons: Very few cons exist. Compared to the Civic, the mileage is not as good.
The Bottom Line: The Honda CRV is reasonably priced. It is an everyday driver for both city and highway.
Oh yeah! I came back to the Honda CRV. My wife and I originally owned both a 1997 and 2000 model CRV. CRV stands for comfortable runabout vehicle. Well, that is definitely true. We traded our last CRV in for a 4-door 1997 Honda Civic. The Civic got ... read more
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by coryschmidt
Oct 1, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, driving position, interior space
Cons: Small gas tank, unfunctional cupholders, wind noise,
The Bottom Line: Yes. It is a lot of vehicle for a reasonable price.
My wife and I bought this vehicle because we wanted something larger than our '99 Civic for our future family. A small SUV seemed to be exactly what we were looking for. V6 power and off road capabilities were not an issue for us so we looked at the f ... read more
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