Honda CR-V Original Series
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My parents have a W reg version of this CRV and love it to bits. Theirs is a manual, 2.0 ES (I think?! - the version with fully coloured bumpers etc) and performs pretty good in the snow providing you are runing proper tyres - loads of ground clearance too.
Its just hit 100k on the clock and has now started to get some niggly items needing replaced. Drivers side window regulator, both wingmirrors (the folding mechanism became worm and left the mirrors flappying back and forth) and stupid bits and pieces like the clock failing. Only major repairs have been a couple of drop links and a CV boot. Everything else is pretty much original, including the exhaust believe it or not.
Its just hit 100k on the clock and has now started to get some niggly items needing replaced. Drivers side window regulator, both wingmirrors (the folding mechanism became worm and left the mirrors flappying back and forth) and stupid bits and pieces like the clock failing. Only major repairs have been a couple of drop links and a CV boot. Everything else is pretty much original, including the exhaust believe it or not.
Deva Link said:
I've looked at these and did read that the transfer box often packs up through lack of use. Most owners don't realise and it's not easy to test if it's working or not (I guess until it snows!).
A wheelspin out from a wet junction will result in a bit of tail out action which confirms the transfer box is working... Just saying 
SB10 said:
A wheelspin out from a wet junction will result in a bit of tail out action which confirms the transfer box is working... Just saying
Honda drivers don't do that sort of thing! 
Apparently, it only comes in once the wheels start to slip hence it's not easy to tell. Your schemes also relies on it being wet, and everyone knows you shouldn't look at cars in the rain.
They are surprisingly good bearing in mind its self-engaging 4wd. if your getting one of that age you will get problems. My 99 CRV with 116 miles has a whiney rear diff, c/locking and clock doesnt work and it had a dodgy contact in the ignition barrel which made it cut out randomly. Minor things really, apart from the diff lol, the engine will probably survive the apocolypse however!
juliethotel said:
They are surprisingly good bearing in mind its self-engaging 4wd. if your getting one of that age you will get problems. My 99 CRV with 116 miles has a whiney rear diff, c/locking and clock doesnt work and it had a dodgy contact in the ignition barrel which made it cut out randomly. Minor things really, apart from the diff lol, the engine will probably survive the apocolypse however!
The transfer box on crv runs off the diff in the box so turns all the time, ive never had to change on in 13 years, central locking usually the door actuator, and the ignition switches do play up on them it screws onto the back of the barrel, its a quick cheap fixI have had my '97 auto CRV since Nov 2011 and it has been great so far. Its been cat C but well repaired and I after some apprehension about diffs/transfer boxes etc its been fine. The only thing that hasnt impressed me at all is the fuel consumption, that 2.0 16v engine makes my dad's disco 4 look frugal!
Tyres make such a difference. Mine came with 4 odd 195/60 r15 tyres on CRV alloys and they were terrible. Got 4 matching part worn 205/70 r15 Bridgestone duelers on it and what a transformation!
It handles the 'offroad' way to my mum's farm perfectly, without low range or locking diffs you can't expect defender offroad performance but the honda 4x4 system seems to just pick up and work when you need it to.
Tyres make such a difference. Mine came with 4 odd 195/60 r15 tyres on CRV alloys and they were terrible. Got 4 matching part worn 205/70 r15 Bridgestone duelers on it and what a transformation!
It handles the 'offroad' way to my mum's farm perfectly, without low range or locking diffs you can't expect defender offroad performance but the honda 4x4 system seems to just pick up and work when you need it to.
Absolutely love mine. So versatile and bomb proof. Load mine up with a few bikes and kit and still have room for everything else. Did a 6 hour drive to Mildura in Victoria's far north west a few weeks back and she didn't miss a beat. The 4wd comes in handy too on some of the tracks we use to get up to the mountain trails we ride.
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