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High mileage on my Honda CR-V

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#7 of 16 Re: mileage on my CRV [nomads2] by isellhondas

Dec 05, 2009 (5:14 pm)

Replying to: nomads2 (Nov 28, 2008 6:46 am)
In 2002, I sold one to a customer that just happened to grow up in the same town I did in California. We hit it off so he always looks me up when he comes in for service. As of last month, 324,000 miles and still running great.
 
Only unscheduled repairs have been front brake calipers and an A/C compressor. Thsoe were replaced whent he CRV ahd well over 200,000 miles on it.

#8 of 16 Re: mileage on my CRV [isellhondas] by mjb56

Dec 06, 2009 (7:49 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Dec 05, 2009 5:14 pm)
We're at 132K mi. and counting. Just put new struts in, which has made an incredible difference. Got all 4 for about $650 installed at an independent garage which was $350 less than the Honda dealer quoted. Put new tires on last year. Kumho Solus KR21's. They've been great. Next benchmark for service is 140K. On the strange side, the car got pelted with acorns this Fall which made a number of dents in the hood and roof. Comprehensive ins. should cover it but the tab is near $4K. Some may question whether it's worth it to put that much in a 10 year old vehicle but the car has been well maintained and is flawless otherwise, so we'll probably go ahead and get it fixed. Then we should be REALLY ready to go for the 300K benchmark. Still a great vehicle that I wouldn't be afraid to drive anywhere.

#9 of 16 Re: mileage on my CRV [isellhondas] by andi32

Dec 28, 2009 (5:46 am)

I'm the market for a used 2003 CR-V and I'm finding several that look promising to my budget but are over 250,000km and some heading quickly towards 300,000km. The bodies are all in great shape, as are the interiors indicating to me that the previous owners maintained their vehicles. Maintenance records are available. But I'm worried about this 300,000km.... Can CR-Vs maintain their reliability with high mileage?
 
My current vehicle is a 1971 vw van with 420,000 miles on it. I'd keep it if my disAbility allowed me to get in and out of it without pain.

#10 of 16 Re: mileage on my CRV [andi32] by blueiedgod

Dec 29, 2009 (11:42 am)

Replying to: andi32 (Dec 28, 2009 5:46 am)
I'm the market for a used 2003 CR-V and I'm finding several that look promising to my budget but are over 250,000km and some heading quickly towards 300,000km. The bodies are all in great shape, as are the interiors indicating to me that the previous owners maintained their vehicles. Maintenance records are available. But I'm worried about this 300,000km.... Can CR-Vs maintain their reliability with high mileage?
  
My current vehicle is a 1971 vw van with 420,000 miles on it. I'd keep it if my disAbility allowed me to get in and out of it without pain.
 
If you have a 1971 VW "Bus" it is probably the same height as the CR-V.
 
Since you listed Hondas mileage in KM, but VW in miles, I assume you are in Canada. How did you keep the VW from rusting away?

#11 of 16 Re: mileage on my CRV [blueiedgod] by andi32

Dec 29, 2009 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Dec 29, 2009 11:42 am)
Re: height of seat... I thought from my reading that the CR-V has adjustable seats? An internet friend with similar hip problems has recommended the CR-V as being lower than the vw bus. Another friend recommended the Hyundai Sante Fe since she and her husband both had mobility problems.
 
Re: no rust on bus. I bought the bus in 1989 in California and have stored it every winter since I came back in '97. Since there's no heat to speak of (no front engine to break the wind and all that empty space behind me), it's warmer to walk anywhere

#12 of 16 Re: mileage on my CRV [andi32] by blueiedgod

Dec 30, 2009 (10:14 am)

Replying to: andi32 (Dec 29, 2009 12:36 pm)
Test drive both, or a few to make sure it fits you. Even though someone else has a similar disability, it does not mean that what worked for them will work for you.
 
e-mail me if you are thinking of selling the "bus"

#14 of 16 Re: mileage on my CRV [nomads2] by qmda76

Jul 19, 2011 (7:34 pm)

Replying to: nomads2 (Nov 08, 2008 3:00 am)
I too have a 2000 CRV EX, it's got 169,000 miles on it. I bought it used in 2004 with 60,000 miles on it, and I've rarely put any money into repairs. It currently has a blinker issue, that I think is a short, and the driver's door lock doesn't work with the remote any more (the door was replaced 2 years ago after a lady side-swiped me on the highway), and I think it needs rear-differential fluid. I had to replace the radiator last year, and of course did the timing belt and water pump a few years back. I love the old girl...but she doesn't make such good noises any more in the winter, and I'm afraid of her breaking down. I'm going to go test drive a 2008 CRV EXL tomorrow, and might be trading my old faithful in.

#15 of 16 Re: mileage on my CRV [qmda76] by isellhondas

Jul 22, 2011 (10:37 am)

Replying to: qmda76 (Jul 19, 2011 7:34 pm)
You "think" it needs rear differential fluid???
 
That is special fluid that should be changed every 30,000 miles. If you fail to do this, it'll make noise and if you let it go too long, you'll ruin it!
 
169,000 miles is nothing for a well maintained Honda.

#16 of 16 Re: mileage on my CRV [isellhondas] by qmda76

Jul 22, 2011 (12:31 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Jul 22, 2011 10:37 am)
Guess it doesn't matter now, it's the dealer's problem where I traded it in!

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