Honda CRV 2004, 2.4L, AWD, AT or NHC Automatic

rhandle · 20th March 2009, 13:52

Hi Guys,

Am Confused. There is one Honda CRV 2004 end model with 45000 km on odo standing with Auto Terrace in Ace Honda dealership. They are demanding 8 L for it, this would include transfer and one year insurance. They are giving 3 free service and a year warranty.

The other option is either NHC with auto at 9.31 on road or Old shape brand new zxi @ 7.31 from the show room.

I got front and side pics of the CRV vehicle, I can post if you guys want for further thoguht process.

Now what do you guys suggest.

BTW you guys wont have much time, since if confusion would prevail I would go and buy a second hand Alto - I am clear on tht - which is my plan B
Thanks...

girishg · 20th March 2009, 15:36

i think this is the silver one,

i have driven the car and it seems in great condition for a 2004.

and also has a lot of frills (kenwood touch screen hu,reverse camera,roof racks,hid lamps,vip no)

however it seems to be a little over priced @ 8.0 lacs

see if you can bargain them to 7.25 - 7.50 and i think you will have a deal.

p.s.(if i remember correctly the tyres would need a change in another 5k kms max)

rhandle · 20th March 2009, 15:52

You are right. But wht you suggest CRV or NHC ?

girishg · 20th March 2009, 16:01

Well between the two i would personally take the NHC cause im not big on the used car bit.

And then again I would any day rather take the CIVIC E instead of the ANHC auto since the price difference is only 100k and change.

Ultimately its your need which you need to figure..

is the autobox compulsory,How many kms you drive a month,etc?

esteem_lover · 20th March 2009, 16:02

If you can afford the CRV, take it by all means. There is no comparison.

NHC or the ANHC are practical cars, fuel efficient, exact opposite of the CRV.

nnandi · 20th March 2009, 16:11

Go for the CRV if it's in such a good condition that you mentioned and if the dealer is giving 3 free service with 1 yr's warantty. It's a car of a different league and would give you unlimited satisfaction driving it. Also, there has been a recent price hike in the CRV, so when you sell it later, you might not loose out much. Also at 8L, it's a nice buy!
On the other hand, after driving a car like CRV, your next upgrade would have to be a real good one to keep you driving pleasure intact!

ACM · 20th March 2009, 16:11

Offer 7.3, give your phone number / card and walk away.

CRV is a better bet than the NHC. ANHC is more pricey.

rhandle · 20th March 2009, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by girishg

Well between the two i would personally take the NHC cause im not big on the used car bit.

And then again I would any day rather take the CIVIC E instead of the ANHC auto since the price difference is only 100k and change.

Ultimately its your need which you need to figure..

is the autobox compulsory,How many kms you drive a month,etc?

Same here. Getting to Civic range would mean I shud go for Corolla. We have automatic Corolla with us and trust me there is no space in Civic as compared to corolla.

This vehicle wud be for my wife, with me occasionally getting in to have my share of fun. The attractive feature of CRV to me is ... I am accustomed to higher cars like my Safari or Gurkha. And also they have space for my kids and occasionally my dog and cats.

Safari wont survive more than a year now I guess, its covered 65 K kms and I feel life oozing out of it.

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

If you can afford the CRV, take it by all means. There is no comparison.

NHC or the ANHC are practical cars, fuel efficient, exact opposite of the CRV.

hmmm. you mean CRV is an unpractical car?? Or you meant CRV is guzzler.

I guess after initial excitement CRV wud be only driving 16-30 kms a day at the max.

PS: My wifey killed the SWIFT ZXI 4 months back. The airbags saved her and my daughter. The car went for total loss. So I am thinking automatic one, and yes she loves driving the Corolla. She likes Gurkha but is not ready to accept it as her daily car. I wud have done that and looked forward to 611 Trax!!

loving_alaap · 20th March 2009, 16:32

CRV is a Fuel guzzler (Avergare6-7 KMPL)

If you are ok with it, than go for it, its a great SUV.

You can think of having CNG in CR-V !! also.

IMO between NHC & ANHC, NHC si the way to go. A great car, with great FE. A real city car.

CVT if available is worth buying.

rhandle · 20th March 2009, 21:19

Well went back this evening, they said it would be 8.40 on road which includes transfer + insurance for a year + 3 free Services and + 1 year warranty. As for goodies it is having double din kenwood touch screen dvd player, reverse parking camera, bluetooth, has got good leather seats and drives beautifully. Tyres would be there for another 10-15K as per me.

Also saw Linea and NHC.

I said 7.75 and came back. The guy said not possible but told me will give call tomorrow.

Wht u guys think?

condor · 20th March 2009, 21:32

The CR-V.

But do consider the fuel consumption, compared to the others. Else, it's a lovely vehicle.

Reg the offer - just wait. Dont Blink, yet.

extreme_torque · 20th March 2009, 23:06

Used CRV is fine but as said by other it is a fuel guzzler. Why dont you look at Linea 1.3 JTD... a little over your budget but you get all the bells and whistles and its a diesel too and looks better than anything available in its range and beyond.

muke31 · 21st March 2009, 12:50

I am also looking for CRV and found one at Bangalore End 2004 Model MT,the price quoted is 8.75 lacs but it has bad tyres, is has run 52K KMS in ODO

my question to experts -

--Since it has already covered 52K KMS can it run for another 50K without any engine trouble, what is the life of CRV engine?

--The dealer mentioned that the clutch work is done in 50K and clutch is very light to operate, any idea why clutch wear happened in such a short KMS?

--what is the best price to pick this CRV? (End 2004, MT, DVD screen)

-MUKE

rhandle · 21st March 2009, 15:53

The people at ACE honda have gone crazy or what.

The price has steadily increased from 8L to 8.5L in my last three visits. All people quote it differently.

Can some one help??

ACM · 23rd March 2009, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by muke31

I am also looking for CRV and found one at Bangalore End 2004 Model MT,the price quoted is 8.75 lacs but it has bad tyres, is has run 52K KMS in ODO

my question to experts -

--Since it has already covered 52K KMS can it run for another 50K without any engine trouble, what is the life of CRV engine?

--The dealer mentioned that the clutch work is done in 50K and clutch is very light to operate, any idea why clutch wear happened in such a short KMS?

--what is the best price to pick this CRV? (End 2004, MT, DVD screen)

-MUKE

Life of CRV engine - 200,000 kms plus
Value about rs. 8L check out:
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20th March 2009, 13:52	#1
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 118 Times	Honda CRV 2004, 2.4L, AWD, AT or NHC Automatic Hi Guys, Am Confused. There is one Honda CRV 2004 end model with 45000 km on odo standing with Auto Terrace in Ace Honda dealership. They are demanding 8 L for it, this would include transfer and one year insurance. They are giving 3 free service and a year warranty. The other option is either NHC with auto at 9.31 on road or Old shape brand new zxi @ 7.31 from the show room. I got front and side pics of the CRV vehicle, I can post if you guys want for further thoguht process. Now what do you guys suggest. BTW you guys wont have much time, since if confusion would prevail I would go and buy a second hand Alto - I am clear on tht - which is my plan B Thanks...
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20th March 2009, 15:36	#2
girishg BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 87 Thanked: 0 Times	i think this is the silver one, i have driven the car and it seems in great condition for a 2004. and also has a lot of frills (kenwood touch screen hu,reverse camera,roof racks,hid lamps,vip no) however it seems to be a little over priced @ 8.0 lacs see if you can bargain them to 7.25 - 7.50 and i think you will have a deal. p.s.(if i remember correctly the tyres would need a change in another 5k kms max)
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20th March 2009, 15:52	#3
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 118 Times	You are right. But wht you suggest CRV or NHC ?
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20th March 2009, 16:01	#4
girishg BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 87 Thanked: 0 Times	Well between the two i would personally take the NHC cause im not big on the used car bit. And then again I would any day rather take the CIVIC E instead of the ANHC auto since the price difference is only 100k and change. Ultimately its your need which you need to figure.. is the autobox compulsory,How many kms you drive a month,etc?
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20th March 2009, 16:02	#5
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	If you can afford the CRV, take it by all means. There is no comparison. NHC or the ANHC are practical cars, fuel efficient, exact opposite of the CRV.
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20th March 2009, 16:11	#6
nnandi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 160 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Go for the CRV if it's in such a good condition that you mentioned and if the dealer is giving 3 free service with 1 yr's warantty. It's a car of a different league and would give you unlimited satisfaction driving it. Also, there has been a recent price hike in the CRV, so when you sell it later, you might not loose out much. Also at 8L, it's a nice buy! On the other hand, after driving a car like CRV, your next upgrade would have to be a real good one to keep you driving pleasure intact!
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20th March 2009, 16:11	#7
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,767 Thanked: 4,502 Times View My Garage	Offer 7.3, give your phone number / card and walk away. CRV is a better bet than the NHC. ANHC is more pricey.
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20th March 2009, 16:32	#9
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	CRV is a Fuel guzzler (Avergare6-7 KMPL) If you are ok with it, than go for it, its a great SUV. You can think of having CNG in CR-V !! also. IMO between NHC & ANHC, NHC si the way to go. A great car, with great FE. A real city car. CVT if available is worth buying.
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20th March 2009, 21:19	#10
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 118 Times	Well went back this evening, they said it would be 8.40 on road which includes transfer + insurance for a year + 3 free Services and + 1 year warranty. As for goodies it is having double din kenwood touch screen dvd player, reverse parking camera, bluetooth, has got good leather seats and drives beautifully. Tyres would be there for another 10-15K as per me. Also saw Linea and NHC. I said 7.75 and came back. The guy said not possible but told me will give call tomorrow. Wht u guys think?
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20th March 2009, 21:32	#11
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,242 Thanked: 16,817 Times View My Garage	The CR-V. But do consider the fuel consumption, compared to the others. Else, it's a lovely vehicle. Reg the offer - just wait. Dont Blink, yet.
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20th March 2009, 23:06	#12
extreme_torque BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,462 Thanked: 5,533 Times	Used CRV is fine but as said by other it is a fuel guzzler. Why dont you look at Linea 1.3 JTD... a little over your budget but you get all the bells and whistles and its a diesel too and looks better than anything available in its range and beyond.
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21st March 2009, 12:50	#13
muke31 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 191 Thanked: 21 Times	I am also looking for CRV and found one at Bangalore End 2004 Model MT,the price quoted is 8.75 lacs but it has bad tyres, is has run 52K KMS in ODO my question to experts - --Since it has already covered 52K KMS can it run for another 50K without any engine trouble, what is the life of CRV engine? --The dealer mentioned that the clutch work is done in 50K and clutch is very light to operate, any idea why clutch wear happened in such a short KMS? --what is the best price to pick this CRV? (End 2004, MT, DVD screen) -MUKE
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21st March 2009, 15:53	#14
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 118 Times	The people at ACE honda have gone crazy or what. The price has steadily increased from 8L to 8.5L in my last three visits. All people quote it differently. Can some one help??
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