After considering and test driving all option in the SUV an pick up sector, there was nothing good enough to make me part with my money.
I was finding all sorts of reasons to buy, ground clearance being one thinking it would be handy for our plot in Khao Yai which we haven't visited in the last 2 years, other than to pay 9bht land tax! But then again, why would I when my CRV still looks this good after all this time.
Admittedly, I put new suspension on just over a year ago due to it perishing with not being driven during the time I owned the Pajero in 2010. It has been exposed to the elements in favor of the Pajero and Mazda 3 we had at the time, but it has never failed to start.
The interior is still clean and has only just reached that point of a well seated leather sofa, and the paintwork is still spot-on with no rust to be found anywhere. In fact, the only issue is a rubber bush on the anti-roll bar.
While my Pajero was extremely reliable, after 1 year the seats started to wear on the sides, and the interior rattled to buggery. When I test drove the latest offerings it was actually quite pleasant jumping back in the CRV. A rattle free one at that!
Regardless of all the infotainment which is now being installed, my standard CRV system sounds much better than our 2015 Accord. In comparison the Accord trim rattles to anything with some bass. Did I mention it required a complete new A/C system at 38K? Warranty covered fortunately. What is also interesting is when both cars are parked at home, it is always the CRV I jump into.
It may well be a hairdressers car, and some say the 2.0 is underpowered which I find odd coming from those who are considering a sluggish SUV who is impressed with the acceleration because the turbo lag caught them by surprise.
My standard 2.0 CRV will blast most Pickup and SUVs from the line, and it does it with comfort.
Hasn't been waxed in 2 years.
All Hail the Comfortable Recreation Vehicle!
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