I loved my ‘99 so much, I bought a ‘98 as well. Ended up with a 2000 parts car as well! Completely rebuilt the front end of both my runners for about $400 each, including cv axles. Even figured out how to do my own alignment. Best running cars I’ve ever owned, and I’m in my ‘60s!
@@tracy2762 the first gen has a ton of quirky features that make it unique , where it does lack in extra tow and timing chain / power . You can do a loooooot of mods to these baby’s and they look so good
Fun fact, you only HALF went into "Bed Mode" If you fold down the rear seats and click the lever on their side to elevate them, they line up with the front seats to make a HUGE sleeping area. I paid about $1k for my 00 CRV and its been a treat. 310k miles on the odo and still able to take it to the 4x4 beach or to some trails.
Side note, I'm finding out that not all CR-v's do this. Some back seats fold up from the crease then the back folds down. Mine elevate up like 20 degrees at the bench then fold the entire seat down. Odd thing to switchup for the same year and model haha. Mine doesnt have an armrest so maybe thats the differentiating factor.
Yeah, only the 01s do this sadly..but you can get that seat bracket, shave some metal off and install it in the earlier versions! I haven't found a donor yet, but that's the plan with my 97..I did find the 01 back door panels with cup holders though
Good catch! Definitely messed that up! That’s great to hear! What are you thinking about adding? I’ve been playing around with the idea of cutting the roof on mine to add a pop up on it but that’s going to be later down the road.
Nice video. I love budget builds. Here in Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 4wding is extremely popular, and people spend up to $200 000, on a vehicle and fitouts. Me, I have an sh forrester with 35mm lift springs, and 6% larger tyres @ 225/65/17. It is the top spec model w leather interior and electric sunroof. $10000 aus which is cheap for over here. I go to Fraser Island (worlds largest sand island) annually and it gets me as far up the island as I wish. Although I can't really pull out large vehicles when they are bogged in soft sand, I can wave to them as I drive by. It never gets bogged.
Thanks for stopping by! I bet your forester has more off-road miles than a lot of dedicated off-road vehicles. Sometimes it a bit more fun taking these budget cars out on the trail as well as it forces you to think about lines and stuff like that.
I have a 2000 crv that I’m currently doing a suspension rebuild on along with the timing belt kit. I also have a 2003 5 speed awd that I plan on swapping this January. These little SUV’s are pretty solid for most exploring adventures.
Dude! The table! The table sold me into looking into one of these. I didn’t know that. 😳 Honda’s (old ones that is) are so damn reliable and easy to fix anyway. This is what cars should be. ALWAYS!
My favorite overlander I have ever seen is an '82 accord lifted on 40"+ mudders. The car just sits over top the wheels. Wheels are taller than the car itself. lol
I have a lifted 03 CRV (AWD 5 speed) and it's fun. Haven't overlanded it yet but look forward to do so later. Too bad years before and after my model have more support for it though.
Hi there, do you know the back of the rear seat also drop down? and the centre part of the rear seat lifts up slightly, so you can get a full flat bed.
All the modding you have to do on it to make it anywhere near a jeep would bring it up in price pretty quick. But that said.. It's still likely cheaper over all but a lot more work. You really need to appreciate that 90s vaporwave look if you want to invest the time into it. I personally think these look sick.
Well said! It all really depends on what you want to do with it. The forest road system in the US is massive and you could probably cover a large percentage of it in a CRV or any other cross over. However you’ll probably need to replace your suspension at lot sooner. If you want to get into rocks, deeper snow or loose sand than you might be asking to much of one of these. Thanks for watching!
I bought mine for £750 with 80k miles..full service history from Honda...everything works no warning lights..new exhaust front to rear..top car..plus it's the 4x4 model..
Its too bad they made so many of these automatic, the engine maneuvers much better with the 5 speed. Also better to do the valves at 30,000 miles or at least check the exhaust valves to make sure they are good.
5:48, Blower motor, Blower motor Transistor, AC Compressor, Piston Rings, Sunroof water Leak, RUST, Power Window motor Failure, Sunroof Motor failure, Ignition coil failure, Valve stem seals go bad, Automatic gearbox is bad design, Rear Differential uses ONLY HONDA type oil, Catalitic convertor goes after 120.000 miles, Missfire codes P0170 and P0171, VACCUUM leaks and i almost forgot IMPORTANT !!! SRS UNIT has a recall, if not replaced the AIRBAG is POTENTIALY DEADLY in car crash as metal pieces may fly in your face !!!
Most of these are for the 2nd gen CRV. The got the whole Black Death thing going on for AC systems. Window motor failures are pretty common on any old car. Valve stems go bad if valves are adjusted which is required maintenance. Haven’t heard to many bad things about the auto transmission except that they are geared too high. Rust is pretty common on any 20 year old car. The Catalytic converter is more likely to be stolen before it fails. Vacuum leaks are more common with k series Hondas than the b series in 1st gen’s. Yeah the 2001 1st gen or 2002 2nd gen’s came standard with Claymores apparently
@@520overland I had 2001 first generation CRV and i had every problem i listed... Well maybe i just had a bad luck and pick the worst maintained car ever...
@@dzalissimomk2381 the valves only burn up if they're not maintained per owners manual (adjusted every 30k miles). And if they go bad, that could easily take out the cat. The other big dollar items can be avoided by buying a manual.
@@johnm5928 Honda is notorious for electrical problems... It wouldn't be such a problem if they didn't stop producing genuine Honda parts for this particular cr-v...
@@520overland Depends on where and how you drive, I drive about 80% freeways in LA and I am getting 26 to 30 MPG. Most weeks I can get 380 to 430 miles per tank. Now Strictly city and off roading, I might get 20 mpg haha!
I loved my ‘99 so much, I bought a ‘98 as well. Ended up with a 2000 parts car as well! Completely rebuilt the front end of both my runners for about $400 each, including cv axles. Even figured out how to do my own alignment. Best running cars I’ve ever owned, and I’m in my ‘60s!
They are super solid! Maybe I’m crazy but I also really like the drive and handling of them too
why dont you get the 2nd generation ? arent they improved like a timing chain. etc?
I second that. Love my 97, with beefier suspension and A/T tires it adds much more to the experience. Great grocery getter at the end of the day.
@@tracy2762 the first gen has a ton of quirky features that make it unique , where it does lack in extra tow and timing chain / power . You can do a loooooot of mods to these baby’s and they look so good
Fun fact, you only HALF went into "Bed Mode" If you fold down the rear seats and click the lever on their side to elevate them, they line up with the front seats to make a HUGE sleeping area. I paid about $1k for my 00 CRV and its been a treat. 310k miles on the odo and still able to take it to the 4x4 beach or to some trails.
Side note, I'm finding out that not all CR-v's do this. Some back seats fold up from the crease then the back folds down. Mine elevate up like 20 degrees at the bench then fold the entire seat down. Odd thing to switchup for the same year and model haha. Mine doesnt have an armrest so maybe thats the differentiating factor.
Yeah, only the 01s do this sadly..but you can get that seat bracket, shave some metal off and install it in the earlier versions! I haven't found a donor yet, but that's the plan with my 97..I did find the 01 back door panels with cup holders though
He said he had a 00, not an 01 @@X9682
Lifting springs and kyb adjustable shocks has turned my RD1 into a super fun SUV to drive...
97-01 Honda CRV
I bought mine with 160,000mi. In 2014
Today it has 217,000mi and still strong. Im looking to turn it into a full camper soon
Good catch! Definitely messed that up! That’s great to hear! What are you thinking about adding? I’ve been playing around with the idea of cutting the roof on mine to add a pop up on it but that’s going to be later down the road.
Nice video. I love budget builds. Here in Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 4wding is extremely popular, and people spend up to $200 000, on a vehicle and fitouts. Me, I have an sh forrester with 35mm lift springs, and 6% larger tyres @ 225/65/17. It is the top spec model w leather interior and electric sunroof. $10000 aus which is cheap for over here. I go to Fraser Island (worlds largest sand island) annually and it gets me as far up the island as I wish. Although I can't really pull out large vehicles when they are bogged in soft sand, I can wave to them as I drive by. It never gets bogged.
Thanks for stopping by! I bet your forester has more off-road miles than a lot of dedicated off-road vehicles. Sometimes it a bit more fun taking these budget cars out on the trail as well as it forces you to think about lines and stuff like that.
The seats in the LX can't fold over to become a bed... Only the EX and SE models can.
I have a 2000 crv that I’m currently doing a suspension rebuild on along with the timing belt kit. I also have a 2003 5 speed awd that I plan on swapping this January. These little SUV’s are pretty solid for most exploring adventures.
They are light and super nimble! Great for exploring the mountains!
Dude! The table! The table sold me into looking into one of these.
I didn’t know that. 😳
Honda’s (old ones that is) are so damn reliable and easy to fix anyway.
This is what cars should be. ALWAYS!
Make sure when you buy one it has the table, people take them out and I assume lose them or try and keep the tables.
They are super simple to work on and as long as you change the fluids, timing belt and adjust your valves, they should last forever!
Just bought a 1999 I can't wait to upgrade!
How's it working out for you? Take it on any trips yet?
My 1997 CRV AWD/ABS with Yokohama GeoLanders was great when I lived in Washington State!
How much they cost on Washington?
@@Jeremyho439 $2000 to $6000. Average is around $3500
In Siberia, this is one of the most popular cars and we all drive on the right hand wheel, as we bring these cars from Japan from Vladivostok.
My favorite overlander I have ever seen is an '82 accord lifted on 40"+ mudders. The car just sits over top the wheels. Wheels are taller than the car itself. lol
I would love to see that build in person! That’s pretty badass!
I have a lifted 03 CRV (AWD 5 speed) and it's fun. Haven't overlanded it yet but look forward to do so later. Too bad years before and after my model have more support for it though.
You will get stuck trying real offloading. I had a 1st gen rav4 5speed with 30" Duratracs and centre lock diff. In the end they're only awd.
Sweet music
Hi there, do you know the back of the rear seat also drop down? and the centre part of the rear seat lifts up slightly, so you can get a full flat bed.
Same with 1st gen rav4.
I LOVED my '01, I have an '06 now
It being an old car doesnt make it a "budget" overlander. These things go from 4-5k near me
Sad part is now a days that is budget. 3 years ago I bet these thing were in the 1000 dollar range in good shape
Great video. What size lift and tires on the CRV?
EX and SE 99-01 has bed modes. At least in the US
i like laying the back seats flat on my crvs . a honda element rear diff is a great upgrade for crvs as well
Im definitely considering that in the future along with a fastrac quick spool kit! Thanks for watching!
What year element did you go with? I know the 08-11 have more clutch surface for it to grab.
I have a 5th gen 4runner build and I got a 97 crv for a second build. Something for weekend trips and daily driving.
Nice!! That’s a solid setup!
Great video subbed for more Crv content
Thank you!! There will definitely be more
Getting high on Cindy Purcell and Irene Magdaug's gas passings...
Wait what? 😂
All the modding you have to do on it to make it anywhere near a jeep would bring it up in price pretty quick. But that said.. It's still likely cheaper over all but a lot more work. You really need to appreciate that 90s vaporwave look if you want to invest the time into it. I personally think these look sick.
Well said! It all really depends on what you want to do with it. The forest road system in the US is massive and you could probably cover a large percentage of it in a CRV or any other cross over. However you’ll probably need to replace your suspension at lot sooner. If you want to get into rocks, deeper snow or loose sand than you might be asking to much of one of these. Thanks for watching!
Honda’s rock my CRX did all the backroads Greenwater and beyond 😅
I have never seen a RD1 CRV with “little of 100000 miles since 10 years ago.
I picked mine up last year with a little over 130k miles. They are out there, just gotta be patient. Thanks for watching!!
I just picked up one with 103k for only $600 in Idaho! ❤
i have one with 110000 miles... I dont use it often, I love it, and have in very very good shape
I bought mine for £750 with 80k miles..full service history from Honda...everything works no warning lights..new exhaust front to rear..top car..plus it's the 4x4 model..
hi there, what wheel and tyre specs are you running? and is this CRV lifted? cheers from NewZealand!
It’s running Open Range All-Terrains in P215/75r15. Yup it’s lifted! It’s has a 50mm spacer lift and also 25mm wheel spacers.
Rest and wait for rescue to clear the trees so we can pass. It's interesting, I give you a like and sub.
Thanks for watching!
My 2002 manual trans awd for 1800 bucks is awesome. 1/4 mil miles and going strong!
Great find!! Sometimes I wish I would have gotten a manual. I’ve heard that lower 1st gear on the manual helps out quite a bit when off-road
I am up to 290,000 and keep looking at newer cars, but then I talk myself out of it.
I liked the video; we are currently driving Iceland to Australia in a Lexus RX350 SUV @twoheadnorth thanks Zahra & Paul
That sounds like an epic adventure! Just subscribed and look forward to following the trip!
Its too bad they made so many of these automatic, the engine maneuvers much better with the 5 speed. Also better to do the valves at 30,000 miles or at least check the exhaust valves to make sure they are good.
Good point on the valve checks! And yeah! I wish I had a manual. They apparently have a lower first gear as well
I have a 02 best little suv I’ve owned
YES YES YES
can you please let me know, what kind off roof rail that you use? thx
I’m actually not sure. At first I thought it was the stock roof rails but it does look different. I’ll see if I can find more info on it!
@@520overland im really appreciate it if you can give me the info, coz we have the same car (LX trim) with no cross bar...thx before mate
Hey there! Finally found out more info on the roof rack. It looks like the roof rack is actually from a 95-01 Ford Explorer
@@520overland thx a lot mate
I have one too!
Great little cars!
When the hell did they have a 95 crv ? I’m sure the first year for these were 97 .
My b, went off production run years instead model years
5:48, Blower motor, Blower motor Transistor, AC Compressor, Piston Rings, Sunroof water Leak, RUST, Power Window motor Failure, Sunroof Motor failure, Ignition coil failure, Valve stem seals go bad, Automatic gearbox is bad design, Rear Differential uses ONLY HONDA type oil, Catalitic convertor goes after 120.000 miles, Missfire codes P0170 and P0171, VACCUUM leaks and i almost forgot IMPORTANT !!! SRS UNIT has a recall, if not replaced the AIRBAG is POTENTIALY DEADLY in car crash as metal pieces may fly in your face !!!
Most of these are for the 2nd gen CRV. The got the whole Black Death thing going on for AC systems. Window motor failures are pretty common on any old car. Valve stems go bad if valves are adjusted which is required maintenance. Haven’t heard to many bad things about the auto transmission except that they are geared too high. Rust is pretty common on any 20 year old car. The Catalytic converter is more likely to be stolen before it fails. Vacuum leaks are more common with k series Hondas than the b series in 1st gen’s. Yeah the 2001 1st gen or 2002 2nd gen’s came standard with Claymores apparently
@@520overland I had 2001 first generation CRV and i had every problem i listed... Well maybe i just had a bad luck and pick the worst maintained car ever...
@@dzalissimomk2381 the valves only burn up if they're not maintained per owners manual (adjusted every 30k miles). And if they go bad, that could easily take out the cat. The other big dollar items can be avoided by buying a manual.
@@johnm5928 Honda is notorious for electrical problems... It wouldn't be such a problem if they didn't stop producing genuine Honda parts for this particular cr-v...
Прекрасная машина !
$1500++ in my country now❤
That’s awesome! I’d have two if they were that price in the US.
@@520overland yeahh im thinking of getting one but gen3 crv is $6500+
Might save a few more for that
Forest sevice road queen
Thats the point haha Isn't that most overland builds?
@@520overland nope. Stock trucks with meaty tires? Sure.
Тот случай когда машину делали инженеры
Giving me stranger things vibes 😂
Everything was fine until you said Jeep 😂 nice video.
Only problem of 1st gen crv is not fuel efficient😢
Agreed! I get typically get 220 miles on a full tank of fuel
@@520overland Depends on where and how you drive, I drive about 80% freeways in LA and I am getting 26 to 30 MPG. Most weeks I can get 380 to 430 miles per tank. Now Strictly city and off roading, I might get 20 mpg haha!
Clean that car.
Don’t they have a timing belt
Yup! My bad if I misspoke! Timing belt that should be replaced every 100k miles
4:08 corpse
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probably THE most uncomfortable seats ever..
I personally like them, but also, I’m use to jeep wrangler seats lol