I have owned Mk2 CR-V with 2.2.diesel engine for seven years and thinking of bying Mk4 with the same engine. But then I thought why ? The old one is still doing it`s job with no worries. 460 000 kilometres now and absolutely problem free car 😎
When it comes to how they perform in the likes of snow or mild off road the key thing is the choice of tyres. The tyres make a huge difference! A crv on summer tyres will still struggle in the snow. I use Michelin cross climate all season tyres on mine and they work fantastic in all weather's, including snow. That's the tyre to have on a crv.
I always tell people dont buy summer tyres just buy all season tyres , the UK is a wet country . I had a BMW 1series with runlet tyres and trust me they are rubbish even in the wet so changed them to normal all season tyres and what a difference esp in the snow , runlets should be binned, and if worried about a flat just buy a puncture kit and a few tools.
We had a Mk2 (indestructible as you said) and we've just bought a Mk4 petrol EX (13 plate). It's amazing. Dull as a washing machine and utterly dependable. We'll probably drive it forever. We've had lots of (cheap) cool cars, but this one we're never worried about...ever. Also, don't forget it's very roomy inside with proper "three across" in the back. Comfy, reliable, safe. Utterly brilliant.
I've had around 10 Hondas and 4 CRVs, including the Mark1, and never had any issues with them. We've just taken ownership of a 10 year old Jazz (was my wife's 85-year-old aunt's car)with less than 7,000 miles on it and it's equally superb.
That’s amazing to hear. Obviously a huge part of this channel is based around a cars reliability and we’re never disappointed in Hondas. Great to hear from a CRV connoisseur! Which has been your favourite?
I’m currently on my 16th CRV EX in a row! Started with a 51 plate when my oldest son was born cause struggled to get him and his seat in the back of my 318is BMW coupe! Never looked back! Like you say it does everything you can ask of it, my current one is a March ‘23 EX hybrid and I love it! Can’t beat them for family getaways etc, have looked at other makes but when it comes down to the equipment you get as standard, Honda leave the rest for dead! Great review as always! Grand job!👍👏👏👏❤️🏴
Very well explained. You deserve more subscribers. Now I didn't know Scotland has that much snow. Ok not as much as in Canada 🙂 but still gives me an idea on how the CRV can handle the snowy roads.
Nice review mate. Loved my old MK2 CR-V but the 2.0 iVTEC petrol just wasn't economical enough so I sold it on. Quite fancy one of these with the 1.6 diesel units in it.
Watch out for the clutch, especially on a diesel They are prone to failure and expensive to replace. Mk 2 4 Ncap stars due to cabin folding in on driver in crash. Almost all will have rust issues flagged up on mot after 10 years on road. Wheel alignment problems causes inner tyres to wear so check carefully before buying used. Rear diff does not like any old oil and will cost serious cash to replace. Used crv can be pricey so if you do not need 4 wheel drive by frv, same car underneath, cost pennies to buy. I bought mine for £595 spares or repairs. Changed oil and filters, new tyres and a couple of brake pads. So far so good. Quote from an AA mechanic- "when we get a call out to a Honda we know it will either be a flat battery or a flat tyre."I have driven 5 different Hondas into thr ground and never had a mechanical repair, it is rust that will kill them. Always check previous MOT before buying and make sure it has fsh.
Just bought the EX level.. Nice beige leather interior and the greenhouse lid. Was beginning to wonder if I've made a mistake - early onset buyer's remorse - but you've given me hope 💪👍
Just bought a gen 4 crv at 73k miles. I am mostly very happy with it but right off the bat its having timing issues. Ive had to drop quit a bit of money into already. The gen 4s do have pretty common timing issues which can lead to catostrophic engine failure if the tensioner is not replaced and the chain stretches. Still super solid but not completely without issues
Great cars , we have 2 MK4 CRV’s , one petrol ,one 1.6 diesel and a 1.3 Honda Jazz. The only thing I’m pi###d off about is my diesel is 118g/ km very good on fuel , fully maintained no expense spared and someone with a late 2015 onwards that has much higher emissions is allowed in ULEZ locations , total farce as they are going by the year of a vehicle and not the emissions ( Another big money grabbing exercise by the local authorities and government and for little to nothing outlay for taking your hard earned cash )
ULUZ is a complete joke. My Nissan GT-R with literal fire coming out the exhausts was fine in the city centre but I couldn't buy a 2.2L Eco bus CRV. Thank you very much for commenting however :)
11 years with a Mk 2 CRV both super reliable and vary practical first one was a bit rusty underneath but it had lived in Callander for a long time second one came from South of England so much better thinking of changing it the only logical choice will be a MK 4 !
It's funny how a lot of the channels are talking about older CRVs in the past month. I feel kinda exonerated as I've been driving them for ten years now and extolling their values to anyone who would listen. Now everyone is coming around to them and I kinda want it to be a secret again :D I'm glad you're enjoying the mk4 though, something to replace our Mk3 with when underbody corrosion finally takes it out.
Glad I’ve found your channel. Binge watching. You are truly an excellent reviewer. Regards comfort and smoothness I have a berlingo 2007 petrol and my best mate has an e class merc and he says my car is a better ride than his on our awful potholed tracks.😂
I have the the mk 4 version AWD with the 9 speed auto which was only mated to the newer 1.6 idetec engine. Great punchy engine by the way , loads of torque for a smaller diesel when you need it. My only gripe is that the ZF sourced gearbox can be quite harsh on start up for the first 5 minutes and is quite noisy around town in the lower gears. Only thing I’ve had to replace was a rear wheel bearing in just over 12 months ownership.
I've seen a few comments perceiving the 1.6 as being a bit too small for such a large car but as I mentioned in the video that was absolutely not my impression either! A great engine.
Just found your channel mate 🏴 My family wagon is the “pimped” out Mk5 black edition cr-v, awd, 1.6 cdti. With the 19” wheels it’s not that comfortable 😂 I have owned it for going on 7 years and I absolutely love it.
2:09 Comfort 2:27 Refinement I wanted to buy a 2013 model. At first I thought it was a CVT. Then I found out it's not. It's a 5AT. R20A engine. I was so happy coz I never like CVT
Great video and nice review, thanks for making this! I've been eyeing for candidates as my wife's next car, she's had a J11 Nissan Qashqai for a tad over a year but she's been disappointed with its handling and capabilities during winter. Plus it's been in the garage at least once a month for having various fixes and repairs done. I wasn't originally interested in this CR-V, but now I think I need to go and find a nice one for test drive. ;-) BTW, I agree: The Mk2 was the last of the Funky CR-Vs and I kind of miss the functionality of them. Too bad the road noise in those was awful and the 2-litre petrol engine was dangerously slow!
Great review. I like your enthusiasm for the 4th Gen 2.0 Ex so much, that I am going to get one second hand instead of a 5th Gen. can you recommend a good year for my purchase ? My current RAV4 mk 1 I’ve had since 2001 2nd hand 119000m still refuses to die ! What to do ? Thanks again i proper enjoy your channel.👍
Is Honda better as petrol or diesel? Have a mk7 golf 1.6tdi. Was a great car but giving me a few engine problems recently. Given me a bad taste for diesel but love the torque of a diesel.
That is a car I have considered buying on a number of occasions but never did. I love the position of the gear stick on the dash it reminds me on the mark 1 civic type R I nearly bought. I do like Honda as a brand and had an accord in 2000 and currently have a Civic Sport plus but like you love cars so I am not sure for how much longer maybe I should shortlist the CRV for carrying my electric Mountain Bike.
Had my 1st honda now for 2 years. 2009 2.4 ex accord 0 problems..Crv next. Last car Bmw..great until it was £500 every every few month on repairs(2013 model) Jock living in germany and i can assure you. The people here dont buy German anymore. True story..came back to uk 2 months ago.. 1st car that broke on the boat was a bmw then another 3 incuding new ones on the way back to scotland..then mercs. 2 of them new..no others cars on my route broke.
If only Honda had kept the rear parcel shelf from the Mk 3(?). Is the Mk4 getting a little bit large? We have a CRV Mk3 and Honda Jazz (and a Honda lawnmower) so we do like the brand!
Loved the video as I'm considering buying a Honda for the first time. Cheeky question: do you have a sister who makes a motorhome RUclips channel with her husband? You really must as I see both the resemblance and accent. I will be so disappointed if I'm wrong!
It is a pretty reliable car. There is one annoying thing with it, though. The rear wheels tend to have negative camber especially if you haul stuff with the car. And they are not adjustable.
Should I shy away from anything over 120k even with FSH? I've just looked at EX spec petrols in my price range and that's about the mileage I'm looking at. Will do about 6k a year.
I own a RR evoque the 4x4 version ( yes they did a 2 wheel drive version ) and always on edge its going to breakdown lol but love the car inside and outside looks and quality seats etc and would be all over a Japanese car like Honda if they made them a bit more interesting in the looks department , Japanese cars are like the old German cars and some cases VW boring , probably like you said they do the job but just wished they had a WOW factor about them, but god damn Japanese cars are so reliable ( German cars are no longer reliable )
I d love one of these but boy do they hold their money. Utter suvs are much much cheaper. The older accords and these were pretty rusty underneath. I’ve wanted one of these but too darned expensive and sought after😢😊. The Suzuki vitara is 80% of this car for much less money with possibly better reliability if possible
Until last week I was in the position of having to chose a Grand Vitara and that MK4 CR-V. I chose the CRV because my wife is the main driver and the ride is much smoother than the Vitara, but I already regret it. I had a GV before and the inside is put together much better than the CRV.
I have owned Mk2 CR-V with 2.2.diesel engine for seven years and thinking of bying Mk4 with the same engine. But then I thought why ? The old one is still doing it`s job with no worries. 460 000 kilometres now and absolutely problem free car 😎
I have the same quandary. It’s the 30 MPG that make you look at newer ones but is it worth it?
When it comes to how they perform in the likes of snow or mild off road the key thing is the choice of tyres. The tyres make a huge difference! A crv on summer tyres will still struggle in the snow. I use Michelin cross climate all season tyres on mine and they work fantastic in all weather's, including snow. That's the tyre to have on a crv.
That's a really important point and yes, I compeltely agree. That's very likely the tyre I'll replace these with as and when they're needed.
I always tell people dont buy summer tyres just buy all season tyres , the UK is a wet country . I had a BMW 1series with runlet tyres and trust me they are rubbish even in the wet so changed them to normal all season tyres and what a difference esp in the snow , runlets should be binned, and if worried about a flat just buy a puncture kit and a few tools.
We had a Mk2 (indestructible as you said) and we've just bought a Mk4 petrol EX (13 plate). It's amazing. Dull as a washing machine and utterly dependable. We'll probably drive it forever. We've had lots of (cheap) cool cars, but this one we're never worried about...ever. Also, don't forget it's very roomy inside with proper "three across" in the back. Comfy, reliable, safe. Utterly brilliant.
Electric wipers? That's a great option...
Running a mk9 civic idtec with the 1.6 diesel, much like the crv it just gets the job done without any fuss, got to love a Honda 👍
Theyre a great machine, and that was a great review...i enjoyed the landscape shots. Thank you from a happy mk 4 owner in ireland 🇮🇪 👍
I've had around 10 Hondas and 4 CRVs, including the Mark1, and never had any issues with them. We've just taken ownership of a 10 year old Jazz (was my wife's 85-year-old aunt's car)with less than 7,000 miles on it and it's equally superb.
That’s amazing to hear. Obviously a huge part of this channel is based around a cars reliability and we’re never disappointed in Hondas.
Great to hear from a CRV connoisseur! Which has been your favourite?
easy..a 3litre V6 Accord Coupe in purple!..@@ScottishCarClan
great review, just what i needed after putting an autotrader deposit on a 17 plate 1.6 diesel
I’m currently on my 16th CRV EX in a row! Started with a 51 plate when my oldest son was born cause struggled to get him and his seat in the back of my 318is BMW coupe!
Never looked back! Like you say it does everything you can ask of it, my current one is a March ‘23 EX hybrid and I love it! Can’t beat them for family getaways etc, have looked at other makes but when it comes down to the equipment you get as standard, Honda leave the rest for dead!
Great review as always! Grand job!👍👏👏👏❤️🏴
16!! You have to be holding some kind of record there 😆 That kind of loyalty speaks volumes! Amazing… thank you so much for commenting.
I would like to be like this but I can't believe they're asking 54 grand for new ones now - have Honda lost the plot?
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My dealer has quoted me £45k for a new style CRV EX!👍
Very well explained. You deserve more subscribers. Now I didn't know Scotland has that much snow. Ok not as much as in Canada 🙂 but still gives me an idea on how the CRV can handle the snowy roads.
Nice review mate. Loved my old MK2 CR-V but the 2.0 iVTEC petrol just wasn't economical enough so I sold it on. Quite fancy one of these with the 1.6 diesel units in it.
Watch out for the clutch, especially on a diesel They are prone to failure and expensive to replace. Mk 2 4 Ncap stars due to cabin folding in on driver in crash. Almost all will have rust issues flagged up on mot after 10 years on road. Wheel alignment problems causes inner tyres to wear so check carefully before buying used. Rear diff does not like any old oil and will cost serious cash to replace. Used crv can be pricey so if you do not need 4 wheel drive by frv, same car underneath, cost pennies to buy. I bought mine for £595 spares or repairs. Changed oil and filters, new tyres and a couple of brake pads. So far so good. Quote from an AA mechanic- "when we get a call out to a Honda we know it will either be a flat battery or a flat tyre."I have driven 5 different Hondas into thr ground and never had a mechanical repair, it is rust that will kill them. Always check previous MOT before buying and make sure it has fsh.
Great car, I have the 2.2 diesel 12 plate and I take mine fishing no problems going off road
Just bought the EX level.. Nice beige leather interior and the greenhouse lid. Was beginning to wonder if I've made a mistake - early onset buyer's remorse - but you've given me hope 💪👍
Just bought a gen 4 crv at 73k miles. I am mostly very happy with it but right off the bat its having timing issues. Ive had to drop quit a bit of money into already. The gen 4s do have pretty common timing issues which can lead to catostrophic engine failure if the tensioner is not replaced and the chain stretches. Still super solid but not completely without issues
Great cars , we have 2 MK4 CRV’s , one petrol ,one 1.6 diesel and a 1.3 Honda Jazz.
The only thing I’m pi###d off about is my diesel is 118g/ km very good on fuel , fully maintained no expense spared and someone with a late 2015 onwards that has much higher emissions is allowed in ULEZ locations , total farce as they are going by the year of a vehicle and not the emissions ( Another big money grabbing exercise by the local authorities and government and for little to nothing outlay for taking your hard earned cash )
ULUZ is a complete joke. My Nissan GT-R with literal fire coming out the exhausts was fine in the city centre but I couldn't buy a 2.2L Eco bus CRV. Thank you very much for commenting however :)
@@ScottishCarClan Yeah it is a joke and no one to fight our corner , Great video 👍🏴
11 years with a Mk 2 CRV both super reliable and vary practical first one was a bit rusty underneath but it had lived in Callander for a long time second one came from South of England so much better thinking of changing it the only logical choice will be a MK 4 !
@@andrewdouglas6755 You won’t regret it ! If you do a lot of miles I would recommend the diesel , if not , go for the petrol 👍
It's funny how a lot of the channels are talking about older CRVs in the past month. I feel kinda exonerated as I've been driving them for ten years now and extolling their values to anyone who would listen. Now everyone is coming around to them and I kinda want it to be a secret again :D
I'm glad you're enjoying the mk4 though, something to replace our Mk3 with when underbody corrosion finally takes it out.
Glad I’ve found your channel. Binge watching. You are truly an excellent reviewer. Regards comfort and smoothness I have a berlingo 2007 petrol and my best mate has an e class merc and he says my car is a better ride than his on our awful potholed tracks.😂
I have the the mk 4 version AWD with the 9 speed auto which was only mated to the newer 1.6 idetec engine. Great punchy engine by the way , loads of torque for a smaller diesel when you need it.
My only gripe is that the ZF sourced gearbox can be quite harsh on start up for the first 5 minutes and is quite noisy around town in the lower gears.
Only thing I’ve had to replace was a rear wheel bearing in just over 12 months ownership.
I've seen a few comments perceiving the 1.6 as being a bit too small for such a large car but as I mentioned in the video that was absolutely not my impression either! A great engine.
Just found your channel mate 🏴
My family wagon is the “pimped” out Mk5 black edition cr-v, awd, 1.6 cdti. With the 19” wheels it’s not that comfortable 😂
I have owned it for going on 7 years and I absolutely love it.
2:09 Comfort
2:27 Refinement
I wanted to buy a 2013 model. At first I thought it was a CVT. Then I found out it's not. It's a 5AT. R20A engine. I was so happy coz I never like CVT
Great video and nice review, thanks for making this! I've been eyeing for candidates as my wife's next car, she's had a J11 Nissan Qashqai for a tad over a year but she's been disappointed with its handling and capabilities during winter. Plus it's been in the garage at least once a month for having various fixes and repairs done. I wasn't originally interested in this CR-V, but now I think I need to go and find a nice one for test drive. ;-)
BTW, I agree: The Mk2 was the last of the Funky CR-Vs and I kind of miss the functionality of them. Too bad the road noise in those was awful and the 2-litre petrol engine was dangerously slow!
Started watching for the review, now on JustEat ordering boiled rice...
😂 Forgot to mention the JustEat sponsor. Thanks for watching buddy 🙌🏼
Mine is 2013 2.0 and the only thing that got faulty was the third brake light, which is a typical issue. Regards from Poland
Great review. I like your enthusiasm for the 4th Gen 2.0 Ex so much, that I am going to get one second hand instead of a 5th Gen. can you recommend a good year for my purchase ? My current RAV4 mk 1 I’ve had since 2001 2nd hand 119000m still refuses to die ! What to do ? Thanks again i proper enjoy your channel.👍
Is Honda better as petrol or diesel?
Have a mk7 golf 1.6tdi.
Was a great car but giving me a few engine problems recently.
Given me a bad taste for diesel but love the torque of a diesel.
I’ve got the Black Edition with 1.6 diesel and ZF 9 Speed Auto…. Absolutely love it!!
Great cars, they really are ❤
That is a car I have considered buying on a number of occasions but never did. I love the position of the gear stick on the dash it reminds me on the mark 1 civic type R I nearly bought. I do like Honda as a brand and had an accord in 2000 and currently have a Civic Sport plus but like you love cars so I am not sure for how much longer maybe I should shortlist the CRV for carrying my electric Mountain Bike.
You could certainly choose a lot worse! As the video suggests I'd very much recommend one. Such good value in the MK4 too!
Had my 1st honda now for 2 years. 2009 2.4 ex accord 0 problems..Crv next. Last car Bmw..great until it was £500 every every few month on repairs(2013 model) Jock living in germany and i can assure you. The people here dont buy German anymore.
True story..came back to uk 2 months ago.. 1st car that broke on the boat was a bmw then another 3 incuding new ones on the way back to scotland..then mercs. 2 of them new..no others cars on my route broke.
If only Honda had kept the rear parcel shelf from the Mk 3(?). Is the Mk4 getting a little bit large? We have a CRV Mk3 and Honda Jazz (and a Honda lawnmower) so we do like the brand!
Loved the video as I'm considering buying a Honda for the first time.
Cheeky question: do you have a sister who makes a motorhome RUclips channel with her husband?
You really must as I see both the resemblance and accent.
I will be so disappointed if I'm wrong!
I tested the AWD in deep snow. The title of the video is: Great AWD test in deep snow | Honda CR-V | Traction on & off | Yokohama
I have CRV mk3 petrol for 11 months. No problems so far. Good engine . Use only Honda products
It is a pretty reliable car. There is one annoying thing with it, though. The rear wheels tend to have negative camber especially if you haul stuff with the car. And they are not adjustable.
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Is there not spare wheel in the bootwell. If not should be space to get one
How is the stereo in the car? Has this car many speakers? :)
Should I shy away from anything over 120k even with FSH? I've just looked at EX spec petrols in my price range and that's about the mileage I'm looking at. Will do about 6k a year.
120k is nothing for a honda, they will do a million miles
Bro is bonnet/hood visible while driving from driver seat
what ulez, you live in scotland
Does it have a spare wheel?
Yes space saver
Can we add to this the poor paint quality (which seems to be a classic for Honda...)?
At 3.50 is there any cars without electric wipers / lights ?
No, all have electric wipers. Honda found that the coal powered wipers required too much maintenance.
What kind of mpg do you get from the 2.0 petrol?
Approx 35-38mpg
I own a RR evoque the 4x4 version ( yes they did a 2 wheel drive version ) and always on edge its going to breakdown lol but love the car inside and outside looks and quality seats etc and would be all over a Japanese car like Honda if they made them a bit more interesting in the looks department , Japanese cars are like the old German cars and some cases VW boring , probably like you said they do the job but just wished they had a WOW factor about them, but god damn Japanese cars are so reliable ( German cars are no longer reliable )
I d love one of these but boy do they hold their money. Utter suvs are much much cheaper. The older accords and these were pretty rusty underneath. I’ve wanted one of these but too darned expensive and sought after😢😊.
The Suzuki vitara is 80% of this car for much less money with possibly better reliability if possible
Until last week I was in the position of having to chose a Grand Vitara and that MK4 CR-V. I chose the CRV because my wife is the main driver and the ride is much smoother than the Vitara, but I already regret it. I had a GV before and the inside is put together much better than the CRV.
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honda is my no1 car brand because the i vtec engine is reliable & i like your CRV m8ty .😁