Opinions on Honda CR-V as "Used" 4-Wheel Vehicle for Sale today ; Ref. Manuf. Years A_"1995-2001", B_"2002-2006", & C_"2007-2011" ?

Dear Fellow Thaivisa.com Forum Members,

 

I have been focused on Volvo S70 ;

But, due to disappointing selection AND their too high a selling price, in my reckoning, for what I currently see, I am now considering alternatives.

 

Ref.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-V 

 

I note some "used" Honda CR-Vs available to buy for seemingly / "[ perhaps  8-) ] suspiciously"  cheap around Thailand ; 

 

 

How do yee rate them as possible purchase today ?

 

e.g.s

 

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What to beware of ?

 

e.g.

 

1_1_

Constant Variable Transmission [ CVT ] :

 

e.g.

 

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Maintenance of

 

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Replacement of ?

 

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Timing Belt [ But, perhaps Honda CRV has Chain instead ? ]

 

2_

Fuel Economy [ km / Litre ]

 

2_1

Worthiness for LPG Installation ?

 

3_

Mileage Limit for to reject as Candidate ?

 

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Replacement Parts :

 

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Availability ?

 

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Typical Cost vis-a-vis Typical Cost of cheapest other Brand_Models of "4 Wheel" [ Not "4-Wheel Drive 8-) ] Vehicles ?

 

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Safety of Occupants

 

 

Thanking yee in advance for all your helpful replies,

 

 

 

Regards,

 

 

Our Man in the Tropics