Considering used CR-V

39 messages, Last post on Dec 17, 2008 at 7:22 PM

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#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.

#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.

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.