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#36 of 39 Buying a Used CRV by lynnejacob2001 Dec 16, 2008 (5:14 pm)
Note: I accidently posted this in the First Generation discussion. I've moved it here. Sorry for the confusion.   I'm in the process of helping my son replace a '98 subaru wagon he wrecked on his way back to school. He really wants another subaru and I really want him to consider a CRV and a RAV4. I've done a ton of research on checking out used Subaru's. For example, I know to check for head gasket issues. It seems every Subaru we've looked at has head gasket issues or catalytic converter problems or bad CV joints.    What should I look out for on a CRV?    Most of the vehicles in his price range are over 100K miles (1997-2000). How can I tell if the valves are burnt? Is it possible to tell if the timing belt has been replaced? Any help would be greatly appreciated.    Lynne Replies to this message: mjb56 (Dec 17, 2008 4:02 pm) lynnejacob2001 (Dec 17, 2008 6:30 pm) steve_ (Dec 17, 2008 7:22 pm)
#37 of 39 Re: Buying a Used CRV [lynnejacob2001] by mjb56 Dec 17, 2008 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: lynnejacob2001 (Dec 16, 2008 5:14 pm) We've had ours for about 4 months and 4K mi. It's been great and trouble free. Just put new tires on. I've taken it on a few road trips and would have no hesitation in taking it on a long trip. Granted, ours had been very well maintained by the previous owner but I think these vehicles will, by and large, stand the test of time. From what I've read, the 1st generation is the most trouble free. I've always hesitated in buying a high mileage vehicle, until I found one I could get the maintenance history for. That's the key. If it was properly maintained you should have no problem getting at least 200K - 250K out of these vehicles. Replies to this message: lynnejacob2001 (Dec 17, 2008 6:30 pm) steve_ (Dec 17, 2008 7:22 pm)
#38 of 39 Re: Buying a Used CRV [mjb56] by lynnejacob2001 Dec 17, 2008 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: mjb56 (Dec 17, 2008 4:02 pm) Thanks for your reply. I would love to find a private owner sale. These vehicles are very scarce in Richmond, Va. The only CRV's are on small sellers lots. I've only had the carfax reports to go by in most cases. Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 17, 2008 7:22 pm)
#39 of 39 Re: Buying a Used CRV [lynnejacob2001] by steve_ HOST Dec 17, 2008 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: lynnejacob2001 (Dec 17, 2008 6:30 pm) One trick that occasionally works is to cruise a big parking lot for clean CR-Vs of the approximate year you are looking for. Wait for the owner(s) to come back and strike up a conversation (assuming they look approachable and you don't look like a mugger ). "I'm thinking of buying a CR-V and how do you like your Honda?" etc. If it's a lemon, they'll be sure and let you know, and you can withdraw gracefully.   Otherwise, ask them if they've looked at the new body style and if they have thought about buying a new one. Then you tell them you'd be interested in buying their old one and here's how you can contact me.   Hopefully you'll get them curious about a new one, and they'll visit the showroom, knowing they have a potential buyer in the wings.

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