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Replying to: mljcrv (Sep 27, 2006 6:07 pm) FWIW I have not heard things about AAMCO. I'm sure there are forums here that mention them.
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Replying to: drive62 (Sep 28, 2006 6:57 am) |
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Hi All, I'm thinking about purchasing a 2001 EX model CR-V as my daily driver. I've found a couple with around 100k miles. Should I be concerned about the high mileage? Especially since my commute from home to work is 42 miles each way. This would be my first Honda and I know they are known for their reliability and quality but I wanted to get your thoughts. Is there anything specific I should look out for or ask? I'm sure that at 100k miles there are a list of things that should be inspected or replaced. Lastly, what kind of life do you think I can expect from this vehicle? I know that depends on a lot of variables but I live in the midwest, drive conservatively, and take care of my things. Thanks!
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Replying to: wrxtc (Sep 29, 2006 10:02 am) With high mileage, it would be a good idea to make sure that the brakes are still in good condition. I would also recommed getting the big tune-up, it made a difference in mine. I spend a lot of time taking care of it, not because it needs it, but because I like my vehicles to look as good as possible. Also, I would recommend putting a protectant on the bumpers to avoid any fading issues. In general, it's not that hard to take care of. If you have any more questions, I will be happy to answer them as best I can. |
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Replying to: lisan (Sep 12, 2006 4:14 pm) |
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Replying to: mljcrv (Sep 27, 2006 6:07 pm) What kind and how often do you replace the tranny fluid in your vehicle? |
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Oct 02, 2006 12:48 pm)
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Replying to: mljcrv (Oct 02, 2006 6:30 pm) I assume they replaced it at 30,000 miles with Genuine Honda ATF. Honda does have transmission issues with higher toruqe and horsepower engines and automatic trannies, but not with the 146 hp, 130 ft. lbs engines. Do you have a supercharger or a turbocharger?
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Oct 03, 2006 5:54 am) I assume they replaced it at 30,000 miles with Genuine Honda ATF. Honda does have transmission issues with higher toruqe and horsepower engines and automatic trannies, but not with the 146 hp, 130 ft. lbs engines. Do you have a supercharger or a turbocharger? No - nothing fancy. They did tell me that the replacement transmission was re-built but I got the impression that was pretty standard. |
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Not really a problem. Consider this... the longer a vehicle is in production, the more time the manufacturer has to work out the kinks and bugs. The 1st generation CR-V had a six year run. As mentioned above, it was put into production back in the model year 1996. Furthermore, production of that generation never changed facilities. All CR-Vs shipped to the US at the time came from the same factory. So, by 2000 or 2001, that factory had a good deal of experience with the CR-V. I put 114,000 miles on my 1999 EX 5MT over the course of 7 years and never had significant problems with it. For years, this generation of the CR-V was also the top rated vehicle on Consumer Reports reliability rankings. So, if you're purchasing a 2000 or 2001 CR-V, you're getting a vehicle which has all the advantages a vehicle can have (in terms of reliability). That does not guarantee a good car, but you can't buy one with better odds. |
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