1998 Honda CR-V

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1998 Honda CR-V

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,325–$5,125  

Average Rating

4.3 out of 5
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Comfort:4.1 out of 5
Performance:4.1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.1 out of 5
Interior Design:4.4 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.6 out of 5
Reliability:4.6 out of 5

7 out of 8 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

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does the job

by honda buyer
from Dallas tx | September 2, 2012

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought this honda used with 93000 miles. It belonged to an old lady (no really) and it had been maintained with full records. Over the years it only needed things like batteries and tires. The car seems to shift alot but has adequate power. The engine is noisey inside the cabin particularly when shifting into passing gear. The interior is small and cramoed. Our corolla get much better gas mileage. For the money (less thn 4 thousand it is a good cor for your college bound kid."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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NIce little Vehicle

by Jet Mech
from S Cacalaki | August 28, 2010

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The CRV is a great commuter car that has good power and is very comfortable ! It has a computerized transmission control and stays in gears a bit longer that normal transmissions to alleviate hunting between gears , and that takes a bit of getting used to, and at first appears to be a transmission problem , but it is normal. I like this little ride , and the only thing bad about the vehicle is lots of road noise , but you can always turn up the radio !"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Nearly Perfect

by Todd
from santa monica california | August 5, 2010

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"194,000 miles. The last 20,000 have been driven with an undiagnosable engine issue, but it never lets me down. (3 different mechanics, including a Honda specialist, 3 different ideas of what is wrong, therefore I do nothing and it keeps on running) This car holds far more than you think it can, handles well and has a very comfortable back seat. I'm hoping the 4th generation CR-V harkens back a bit more to the 1st and 2nd than the curvy girly car it has become."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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4 out of 5 found this review helpful

Nice car, but not the reliability expected

by mogh
from Pittsburgh, PA | July 17, 2010

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 2 out of 5

"This car makes me wonder about Honda's CR-V line a bit. The car has reasonably low miles for its age, yet before it was sold to us, it had significant work done on it, including replacing the drive shaft. In the few months since we've had it, we've had to replace the gas tank and the struts. I hope the car will be good for a while, but at this point I am almost expecting more issues in the next 12 months."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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2 out of 3 found this review helpful

It Handles Like an ATV or a Snowmobile I LOVE IT

by Long Time Owner
from Ossipee, NH | June 29, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This car is awesome, I love the way it handles and its amazing in the snow. It is incredibly fun to drive and has good acceleration. The only annoying thing to me is that it revs a little high in second and third for no reason."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

The best vehicle I have ever owned, bar none!

by adventure minded
from Wisconsin | May 4, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I purchased my crv new in spring of 1998 and ten years(209,000 miles) later I am still as happy as the day I bought it. I am a avid sportsman and this vehicle has performed without a problem, weather pulling my boat, navigating sloppy firelanes on a spring turkey/shed antler hunt, or driving out on a snow covered lake it has handled it all. I also own a toyota tundra limited 4x4 which is a great truck but can't hold a candle to the CRV on snow covered roads. The CRV ex also served as a motel room on a second season archery hunt in the up of michigan because the seats fold flat into a double bed. When you factor engineering, reliability, fuel economy, resale value the CRV is tough little package to beat."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


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7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Love this Car

by Shasta
from St. Cloud, FL | October 7, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This car isn't really an SUV. It's a jacked-up station wagon- which is great! I have great visibility, plenty of cargo room, fuel-efficiency, and reliability. I wouldn't take it mudding, but it's a great around-the-town, family vehicle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Great recreational vehicle

by Outdoors enthusiast
from Spokane, WA | June 11, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Excellent handling and comfort. Interior spacious and well designed. Seating comfortable. Back seats fold down to expand cargo space. Exceptional gas mileage compared to other makes of SUVs. Reliable, low maintenance."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

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