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I am getting ready to take delivery of a 2002 CRV EX. I managed to get a price of $22,000 + tax and tags. The dealer was willing to take off the freight and another $260, but that was about all I was able to get any dealer to take off.
Is this a decent price? Finding a dealer that even had them in stock was hard enough.
Is this a decent price? Thanks.
I've also starting to hear a noise as if it is the struts/shocks at slow speeds. Have about 6700 miles on my '02 EX.
Since we are only a month or so from 10K, and the next service, I think that we will have the dealer check it then..... Unless anyone else has a remedy or suggestion, I will certainly report back after that time.
p.s. Anyone in the "mid-west" area out there? I am in Colorado, and would love to be a part of the CR-V meets that some of the east coast folks enjoy. ;-)
You never know whether you have the absolutely best deal, but you're close so why not get it?
Or wait until the 2003's, especially if you anticipate trading in the new few years. Although I don't think the 2003's are going to be changed much outwardly, they always make minor improvements and I don't expect the price to change much on the 2003's vs. the 2002's. So given the lack of year-end discounts, it seems to me that waiting is a good strategy if you can.
- Mark
There are a few CR-Ver in the Midwest, but most are up in Wisconsin and Illinois. Depending on where you are in Colorado, you be better off with the crew from Las Vegas and Phoenix. I haven't heard from our Colorado members recently.
Can anyone tell me when the 2003s CRVs should arrive in showrooms? I'll need to purchase by first week in September, just wondering if I should try to get a 2002 while they last.
I am in Littleton (South West Denver). Vegas and Phoenix are a bit of a haul, but would be a worthwhile time, especially to talk the wife into a mini-Vegas vacation!
Possible choices:
Genuine Honda warranty or maybe one from Warranty Gold....Any info would be greatly appreciated....thanks,AL
Thanks
The distance measurement seems to be OK and agrees with the mile markers, so the speed portion must be off. I do have the OEM tires.
Any one else notice a difference?
Thanks
My friend was given a price quote of $22,300.00 plus taxes and tags. Is that a good deal?
It's a 2002 Honda CR-V, Eternal Blue Pearl, Auto.
Thanks!
Carrie
pwsharpe: IIRC, all CR-V wheels should be interchangeable, they are 15x6 indeed. I've seen pics of a CR-V with Odyssey rims, but I don't know if that is an exact match.
The CR-V is very popular - hard to get any good deals.
Terry
After checking for about 2 months in the Denver area, I believe your price of $22K is a good price. The dealers here are still adding a myriad of options to jack up the price to $23 to $24K. Only 1 dealer here appears not to be milking the market by charging $22,450 to $22,700.
Where are you, and what dealer are you dealing with? I would like to get your deal? Thanks.
BBCC
Salesperson further claimed no changes for 2003 ... does ANYONE know ANYTHING about 2003 CR-Vs? Hoping for leather and 16" or 17" wheels. Bill
The gas gauge assemley had to be replaced. This is my first new car and I can't get her out of the showroom. They say she will be ready
fri. and I'm leaving with her on a small trip. How confident in Honda should I be. There are lemons out there, help.Thanks, Bobport
I too was floored that there was no discounting on the 2002s vs. the 2003s. But if people are buying, then the dealers don't discount. People are buying. One thing to keep in mind is that the CR-V appears to be aggressively priced to begin with (compared to the competition) and margins aren't that fat. An Auto EX with a total MSRP of $22,760 has a dealer invoice of $21,060). That's only a 7.5% margin even at list, lower than competing cars.
Having said all this, if I were buying a car right now, I'd try and wait for the 2003s. They always make minor improvements each year which potentially improve reliability and 3-5 years from now when you trade, the 2003 will be worth up to $1500 more than the 2002.
- Mark
more power out of the 2.4VTEC. The older model
had a supercharger added by hotrodders.This week
I'm driving my wife's Acura and the power is
awesome so my V will seem lame next week.A CRV
with a 3.2 V6 shoehorned in would be killer.The
Pilot is too heavy so that won't work.
Bob
Who knows, maybe leather, maybe 16/17" wheels, maybe 5 cylinders ... maybe ... no change at all.
:-)
More importantly, the Escape is the LOWEST rated vehicle in the small SUV class according to the IIHS, one look at the caved in roof will clue you in as to why:
You can probably guess which small SUV is rated highest.
Bill
Spam, spam, spam, spam....
But let's compare real world prices. Subarus carry deeper discounts. If you are bargain hunting, I saw a left over 2002 S Premium with automatic and leather for $22,700 at fitzmall.com, and that price includes freight.
Best we could do for an EX from invoicedealers.com was $21,500, but it didn't have leather and it was a 5 speed. Those two things alone would make the Subie a better value if you're shopping for content.
XS Premiums may MSRP high, but the same dealer has new 2003s for $23,336 (manual tranny, cloth, like the EX). So the difference is small, and you get a lot more if you like gadgets:
* 6CD in dash plus cassette and weatherband
* huge moonroof about 4 times Honda's size
* heated seats, heated mirrors
* wiper de-icer front and rear
* 67% longer powertrain warranty
* 3 years of roadside assistance
* side air bags that protect the head also
* 16" wheels
* outside temp gauge
* roof rack with cross bars
* rear limited slip diffy (CR-V's are both open)
* full-time AWD
The CR-V has the picnic table, more rear seat space with a flat floor, and the Honda name some people just can't do without. If you don't value all the extras, go for it.
-juice
The CR-V manual uses a very short 4.77:1 ratio, which helps it off the line but also results in a bit more noise and no mpg edge despite being primarily FWD.
I realize you have to account for the individual gear ratios, but in general the CR-V is geared shorter. That's also why you can chirp the tires in 2nd gear, despite similar torque numbers and more curb weight.
-juice
ateixeira - drove an automatic EX yesterday ... cruising seemed quite relaxed, approximately 2600 rpm at 70 mph, relatively quiet. 'Wonder how this will be affected if the 2003s show up with 5-speed automatic trannys.
Anyone with comments on extended trips?
Thanks ... Bill
The Edmunds TH is a great thing, but nothing beats first hand experience.
with $18995 for the LX 4WD and they list 3 each in stock.It is possible a bait and switch but the
end of the model year is coming so they need to move th 02 models.I suppose if you got an LX then
added $2000 in options then it could be almost an EX.You know alloys,moonroof,CD changer,keyless
entry etc.For trade in it would still be an LX though.The new Forester is a great car but it
does not have the up high sitting position.It probably takes curves better than the CRV though.
The tall CRV does not like sporting driving.
from the dealer, should i set them to honda specs
and at what setting would give me the most wear,
and best ride.
Muckyduck - I believe there has been a TSB issued regarding a faulty ABS controller. One symptom is a noise that sounds like it's coming from the suspension. Have your dealer check it out.
the Forester back seats looked a little tight to me, though, that's really the only limitation I could see from my quick look. I would think that Subaru should be marketing the Forester versus the Rav4 more than the CRV, I think those vehicles are more similar. But, the CRV is definitely popular now, so they're probably doing the right thing by emphasising the differences.
I'm still very happy with my CRV, and I'm sure that those who choose the Forester will be very happy also.
I know Honda is not keen on putting out TSB infomation on the web, but do you know of any web site that would have this TSB relating to the ABS controller.
Is this faulty ABS controller responsible for the 'clunking' noise when you first put the car in reverse or forward and hitting the brakes?
It's not the same thing as the forward/reverse issue. In fact, that isn't an issue at all. It's just the way that brakes work. The fact that you can hear it is the only abnormal part.
The heat of the day alone can add 1-2 psi, so if I am checking the tires in the middle of the afternoon, I'll go ahead and inflate them to 28 psi. For more information, see http://www.rma.org/tiresafety/tiresafety.html
Honda is on some mad rush to push out ALL the 02 Accords like RIGHT NOW. They must be doing cash-to-dealer or something, as all the dealers have Accords at crazy low prices. Like WAY under $16k. These are the "value package" specials, that usually go for about $17k. 4dr, 4 cylinder, Auto, Air, power locks, in dash CD. That's about it. No moonroof, no power windows, no ABS.
I've been shopping for a CR-V for about 3 months. Dealers have an OK supply, certainly better than for Pilots, but still not great bunches to choose from/make a deal. Given that, I've kinda resigned myself to getting an EX, 'cause there's more of 'em. BUT that means like $22K. That's over $6k than for one of these "special deal" Accords!!
Am I being crazy? It seems too good to pass up. If I got the Accord and drove it for five years I could probably sell it for over $10k. That would be about $2k/year... I doubt I'd be able to get more than $12K for a CR-V, that'd be much more depreciation AND a higher purchase price...
Any thoughts???
Yeah, the Forester's moonroof is sort of closer to the glass area on the Open Air concept, which I still think Honda should build (or Acura).
rerenov8r: a brand new 2002 with no ABS? Plus low-end Accords use cheaper materials than EX models, steel wheels with plastic wheel covers, and rear drum brakes IIRC.
The CR-V EX is no comparison - alloys, moonroof, ABS, RT4WD. What price happiness? Look at the big picture - spend a bit more and be happy!
-juice