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I am new to US and right now live in NewYork. I am planning to buy a used 2003 Honda CRV LX Model. I saw a vehicle from the local listings and went to the owner for test drive. The owner says it's a 2003 Honda CRV LX and it has 4 wheel drive. When i ran the carfax report, it showed me the vehicle as Front Wheel drive. Below is the decription from carfax. 2003 HONDA CR-V LX 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY 2.4L L4 PFI DOHC / FRONT WHEEL DRIVE When i spoke to the owner about this, he says it's a front wheel drive and it has 4 wheel drive too. I am just confused here. Are there two models in 2003 Honda CRV LX. The price is huge difference between 2WD & 4WD. How do i know i am not cheated here? Please throw some lights here... |
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Replying to: bacardigold (Dec 13, 2006 7:13 am) Try calling your insurance agent and giving them the VIN. They can decode it to tell you if it is FWD or AWD. The LX was available in both AWD and FWD. I suspect that Carfax is correct, and that it is an FWD.
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Replying to: bacardigold (Dec 13, 2006 7:13 am) For definitive specs on the one you're looking at, create yourself a profile, and enter the VIN on Honda's ownerlink website. |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Dec 13, 2006 10:50 am)
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Replying to: terry92270 (Dec 13, 2006 10:52 am) No model of the CR-V has ever had locking 4WD. AWD is engaged when the front wheels slip.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Dec 13, 2006 5:05 pm) |
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I would say that this seller is a liar and to stay away from him. 2WD SUV's are very diificult to sell in the areas where it snows. He knows that and he was hoping that your lack of knowledge help him unload his unwanted ride. IF you still want this vehicle, offer him soemthing around $10,000. If he does not accept, he will have hard time selling this in NY. If he does, then you get a nice FWD station wagon. On the other hand, someone who would lie about something that can be easily checked with carfax or just by bending over and looking at the rear axle (to check for the rear differential) he would be just as likely to lie about previous accidents, maintenance and problems. I would not believe a word he says. He probably rolled the mileage back as well. |
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Replying to: bacardigold (Dec 13, 2006 7:13 am) I guess that depends on one's definition of "huge". For the '06 (you can find the same info for the '03) originally the difference between a FWD and AWD CR-V was $1200 (based on MSRP) and $1107 (based on invoice) on the same trim level. On a $20K vehicle that's around 5%. That's one reason I can't quite understand why everyone doesn't get the AWD CR-V. Pro rate that $1107-$1200 over the typical life of the vehicle and it's less than a dollar a day, and probably way less than that based on how long a Honda can last. Quite a bargain IMHO.
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Replying to: drive62 (Dec 21, 2006 2:27 pm) Three reasons: 1. Less maintenance (rear differential). 2. Better MPG. 3. No plans to use the vehicle off road, or (like myself) you live in a snow free zone like CA. My 2003 was an EX; one could not get FWD with an EX that year. I'm not sure if I would have purchased AWD or not if I'd had a choice.
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