Honda Cr-v

[onnut]

I am really seriously thinking of trading in my 2 year old civic 2.0L for a new CR-V 2.0l.

I reckon Honda will give me a good deal on the civic so I shouldn’t be out of pocket except on the monthly payments.

I want to change cars because the civic is not big enough for our family and I reckon CR-V will be fine. I heard it drinks a lot of petrol but surely it cannot be much more than the civic?

Anyway, I would appreciate some feedback on the CR-V by any owners or ex-owners.

thanks

[Plus]

It will surely consume more fuel than your Civic - it has the same engine and extra 300kg of weight, so it has to work a lot more.

According to Honda itself 2.4l version is more economical - it has more power and doesn't need to rev up high to get going.

[onnut]

It will surely consume more fuel than your Civic - it has the same engine and extra 300kg of weight, so it has to work a lot more.

According to Honda itself 2.4l version is more economical - it has more power and doesn't need to rev up high to get going.

yes that makes sense, I notice that the 2.0l red lines 500 more revs than the 2.4. if I go for the 2.4l I will have to put money in and I am trying not to spend any cash so I would prefer the 2.0l.

what I really want to know though is it a comfortable car on long trips? and are other owners happy with the car. I really like my civic but its not a great family car, when loaded up the shocks bang hard when I go over bumps, its not good fun. when I am driving alone though, wow, its a great car.

[Grant]

when loaded up the shocks bang hard when I go over bumps, its not good fun.

You can change springs - it make difference

[culicine]

I reckon Honda will give me a good deal on the civic so I shouldn't be out of pocket except on the monthly payments.

I got 10000 baht more from a tent than the honda dealer when I changed my honda city to a new civic. By all means ask them what they will give you, then go and compare it to some car tents.

[groovyc]

I drive a CR-V older model (2002 last batch) and it indeed is a great car when it comes to passenger comfort and driving pleasure as well. I really haven't been on long trips partly due to the gasoline bill.

It does about 7.5km/l now with city driving which is quite expensive given the oil prices now. Also, I don't believe it'd greatly improve on highway as at 100kmph the drag is high. My experience is consistent with that as well, given the fact that the overal mileage per tank doesn't increase with increased highway driving.

Also, if you are planning on converting to CNG, check for compatibility beforehand as I have heard it doesn't work well for some (insufficient power?).

good luck.

[onnut]

I drive a CR-V older model (2002 last batch) and it indeed is a great car when it comes to passenger comfort and driving pleasure as well. I really haven't been on long trips partly due to the gasoline bill.

It does about 7.5km/l now with city driving which is quite expensive given the oil prices now. Also, I don't believe it'd greatly improve on highway as at 100kmph the drag is high. My experience is consistent with that as well, given the fact that the overal mileage per tank doesn't increase with increased highway driving.

Also, if you are planning on converting to CNG, check for compatibility beforehand as I have heard it doesn't work well for some (insufficient power?).

good luck.

Thanks for your replies all of you.

I will go for it, gas is not a problem as the company will pay most of it for me. the only thing is, honda has offered me a price for my car which I except, but they pass this on to a 2nd hand dealer and the guy is now trying to get me to reduce the price since he saw a farang is selling. so if he does not except what Honda are saying I will probably tell him to forget it and sell the car private later on.

[chiangmaibruce]

I also have the older 2002 model. I think it's a good car for the money and have had no trouble whatsoever. I am tall and really appreciate the extra room, and I would happily have paid to put the CRV on the boat and brought it here (to Thailand) if not for the Customs situation.

I have been on long trips with it loaded up and it does just fine, by no means a powerhouse but good enough to overtake safely. The new model looks even better (appearance-wise). Go for it.

[kaaiser]

The CRV auto gives me 6.2 kmpl in city with aircon and 7.1kmpl on Highway

I am really seriously thinking of trading in my 2 year old civic 2.0L for a new CR-V 2.0l.

I reckon Honda will give me a good deal on the civic so I shouldn't be out of pocket except on the monthly payments.

I want to change cars because the civic is not big enough for our family and I reckon CR-V will be fine. I heard it drinks a lot of petrol but surely it cannot be much more than the civic?

Anyway, I would appreciate some feedback on the CR-V by any owners or ex-owners.

thanks

[kaaiser]

Some of you guys are getting fantastic mileage on your CRv... mine is 2.4L auto mark 2 Nov 2006 model and I get 6.2 kmpL in city and 7 kmpL on highway . Is there something wrong??? (I get it regularly serviced and wheel aligned every 3 months form the Honda delearship...) tell me you techno guys....

thanx!

[Dave the Dude]

Anyway, I would appreciate some feedback on the CR-V by any owners or ex-owners.

Hi onnut

A good friend of mine has a new CR-V and I have been in it many times. I have always found the ride extremely comfortable and it appears to be a very well made car.

Dave

[onnut]

I forgot about this thread.

I went for a test drive in the CR-V but it did not do it for me so as you can see from the Avatar I went for the Accord.

[Heng]

Probably the better choice. We have both and I much prefer driving my Accord when I'm out driving myself. The Civic and CR-V were originally based on the same chasis underneath... and IMO the latter handles exactly like the former only with the "bonus" weight of 3 passengers always riding in the back, which is particularly noticeable when you need to climb small hills.

[Rimmer]

I have a 2002 CRV and a 2008 CRV both 2 Ltr. models and both very good but the new model is a harder ride than the old one, read somewhere that is because it has a high tensile steel chassis frame.

Getting 9.7 L with the new one but expect to get more more when it is run in and a little more free.

[kaaiser]

You are getting 9.7L to 100kms???? or 9.7km per Litre???? And for a CRV auto or manual? I am getting only 6.2kmpL form my 2.4 auto

I have a 2002 CRV and a 2008 CRV both 2 Ltr. models and both very good but the new model is a harder ride than the old one, read somewhere that is because it has a high tensile steel chassis frame.

Getting 9.7 L with the new one but expect to get more more when it is run in and a little more free.

[kaaiser]

Good choice! My 2008 Civic auto1.8S gives me only 7.2kmpl and 8.5kmpl on the highway

I forgot about this thread.

I went for a test drive in the CR-V but it did not do it for me so as you can see from the Avatar I went for the Accord.