Car Review: Honda CR-V 2005

410POSTS

11 years ago

Dear All,

I am seriously considering a nicely maintained Honda CR-V 2005 in affordable price. I want to get a small SUV because first, my family is small at the moment with only 1 kid and wife; second, this would be my first SUV and I want to get a good feeling of SUV before opting for a bigger one in future.

- Can anyone share their experiences with Honda CR-V of 2005 or close years?

- How good is it? How reliable is it for city /inter-city travelling.

- What's the general maintenance cost related but not limited to batteries, tires, oil changing, brakes, etc.

- How is the ride quality?

- Any known issues like Automatic Transmission, Engine, etc?

Hope to get a few good responses.

Khurram...

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NoFX New member

4POSTS

11 years ago

Better get a brand new SUV, you can choose on Hyundai or Toyota. These company sell their car in a affordable price and the spare parts are not as expensive as others. Tucson for Hyundai w/ is more cheaper and the the spare parts is easy, for Toyota it will be a Rav 4 well the price isn't that low but as far as I know it was a good SUV. Hope this helps and good luck finding a new SUV

skhurram007 Serial expat

410POSTS

11 years ago

Thanks Guys... Appreciate your inputs and suggestions

Really looking for someone who has been an owner of CR-V for around year 2005-6 models...

Noureddn222 Guest

0POSTS

11 years ago

Totally agree with NOfx

Zeesham Serial expat

224POSTS

11 years ago

Tucson; will not give the comfort and level of SUV. this is what I guess.

tipeic Member

11POSTS

11 years ago

Hey, I have great experience with Honda CRV, both in UK and Africa. I have only good memories. I highly recommend. Only caveat - like any other car - maintain car regularly. Weekly checks of tyre pressure, coolant, etc. Investigating any new noises you hear when opening doors, driving down the road, etc. By the way, I hold an intermediate car maintenance certificate and enjoy DIY!

skhurram007 Serial expat

410POSTS

11 years ago

Thanks tipeic & welcome to the Forum!

After thorough research and after meeting also the mechanic (Honda-Only) of the car who is maintaining it for last 2 years, I finally bought it last week. And on same weekend went to Medina with family. It was a nice and comfortable journey up-and-down. Really happy so far.

Had already finished the first maintenance before travelling at Petromin Express. Thanks for the thumbs up.

This is my first automatic as well as first SUV and I am willing to have a little dive in DIY starting with knowledge part. Are you open for more questions?

Khurram.

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tipeic Member

11POSTS

11 years ago

Hey, I have been busy lately and didn't check the mail. But, yeah, if you wish to ask, by all means. I will say what I know, then you can make your call.