my girl is looking into gettting one, and her friends are telling her that they flip over easy.

 

My wife has had hers for just over a year and it's been nothing but great. The only complaint is a couple of light rattles.

It would take some very aggressive driving to flip it. Tell her friends to get a clue.

 

thanks for the info

 

Is she looking to buy new or used? I would suggest she go with at least an '02, the latest generation. The '01's and older are not nearly as nice. As for roll-overs, it does have a higher center of gravity, but you've got to get into a very extraordinary situation for that to happen. I wouldn't worry about it. Just make sure you wear your seat belt. Most deaths occur in roll-overs because the occupant gets ejected.

My wife loves her '02. I don't care for it, but then, I don't drive it either. I'm sure your girl will love hers too.

 

she's looking to get a 98

 

the main complaint with most owners, as well as me.... is the lack of power that the 1st gen cr-v's have. the 2nd gen (new ones out) have the 2.4L 162hp 164tq i-vtec engine. i've test driven the car, and its a BIG improvement. if you're able to convince her to get a 2nd gen, i would say it'll be a better buy. i'm also assuming she'll be getting a good deal since its a 98. keep in mind that the 2000+ models have the SE (special edition) which in my opinion looks a lot better then the normal ex/lx versions. (hard tire cover, chrome grill, leather seats, color'd body molding).

 

in my opinion... 1st cr-v's dont lack power.. the EARLY years of the cr-v was whack, BUT the later 1st gen(99-01) the power weas increased.. honda issued a new intake manifold with new thorttle body for it. the engine was now called the b20z2 not the b20b. it contains a knock sensor and the sticker on the car says "146HP/135tq" thats not so bad for the weight of the car. its just like a 4door accord or 4 door integra.. not too far off. and well.. i guess a 2.4 162hp engine is A LOT better than a a small 2.0. i have no idea about gas economy on the 2.4.. but i know for a fact.. the 2nd gen cr-v's look like ***. i like the engine and what not.. but thats it.. the "volvo inspired" brakelights are just plain gross..
why buy this..

when u can buy this...


btw.. the blue one is for sale.. email: jdmeverything@hotmail.com for more info

 

what doesn't she get the element instead!!!

 

I have the 2nd Gen. I love it drives great, handles great i use to drive a civic and since the CRV is on a civic frame it just like driving a civic but you sit up higher.

Highly recommend

 

yep 03 crv for me its pretty nice. its not that easy to flip tho it feels like it tho sometimes. i can take turns pretty fast with it. pretty zippy too its not that bad.

 

thanks for the info everyone!

 

The first ones that came out definately lacked power. Later ones

 

i like the newer crvs better than the old ones but there hondas i love them both

 

i-vtec

 

I have a 98 Cr-v thats forsale.75,xxx miles with alpine tv, dvd,cd changer, flip down monitor with koni struts and H&R sports. PM me if interested. Pics avaible upon request.

 

That blue crv is bad ***..

 

Is that a JDM front bumper on that blue CRV?....any other jdm pieces?

 

those spooon rims. well, they look like spoon.. might be rotas..

 

those aren't spoon rims

 

My CRV hasn't flipped yet, and I track the bastard!!! Tell her friends to eat *****

 

the first gen crv is built off a civic chassis and has a different body, yes a little more top heavy but i still cant imagine a civic w/ an x-mas tree on top flipping over..... **** i hope u understood that.

 

Can't speak for the CRV but i do have it's motor in my delly and its damn good

Actually, one of my friends has one and he enjoys it a lot.

 

yes its the JDM bumper.. well its a "later" year 1st gen cr-v.. the higher trim. the lower trims sport the usdm bumpers.. i dont got much anymore.. i took off all the bolt on's and the car is just dumped of RIMS FOR SALE! BLING BLING

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=613669
** Bronze 17x7 5x114.3 5zigen FN01R-C / yokohama avs $700 **

 

Nice CRV!

 

imma kidnap your post here buddy, im also looking to get a CRV and a S2000 later on the road. i wanna set up on my beater first which will be the CRV and then get the monster anyways is there any aftermarket support in terms of power for CRV's? how reliable are they?

thanks