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Old 12-04-2016, 06:48 PM
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Is it me or is nighttime visibility in the rain tough - what do you CR-V owners say?

Also I did some side to side motions and thought it seemed to sway more than I expected - is that just how a CR-V drives? Or should they be tighter than that? (I usually am a Honda Accord driver.)

Any good upgrade suggestions for the radio / speakers?

165K miles - anything I should make sure to check? How much would you spend?

Does it have a timing belt or chain?

It was an automatic - are the 5 speeds fun to drive?

Thanks.
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Is it me or is nighttime visibility in the rain tough - what do you CR-V owners say?
It's okay. Slow down.

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Also I did some side to side motions and thought it seemed to sway more than I expected - is that just how a CR-V drives? Or should they be tighter than that? (I usually am a Honda Accord driver.)
Ya, mine's a handful too. Check the tire size and inflation.

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Any good upgrade suggestions for the radio / speakers?
Anything I suppose. It's got to have the worst stereo of anything I've ever owned. Except reception is very good with stock radio.

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165K miles - anything I should make sure to check? How much would you spend?
The usual stuff with any used vehicle. A/C for sure. If it's got the original compressor and condenser I would replace those as soon as you get it.

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Does it have a timing belt or chain?
Chain

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It was an automatic - are the 5 speeds fun to drive? Thanks.
5-speed is awesome. They make an automatic?
Old 12-17-2016, 05:45 PM
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Buy a manual if you can and just have it inspected. Search your local craigslist, eBay or other car audio providers local and online for audio upgrades. That's too generic of a question to answer. Good luck and let us know what you find.

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