I bought one for my teenage son. When he got tired of it and wanted something sportier I intended to sell it. Then, I started using it for weekend grocery runs and it just grew on me. It just feels like a trusted friend that will go anywhere and do anything. These cars are just too good to sell for a couple thousand dollars.
I own one of this things. 1998. Right Now in a trip around south America up to now 25000km done in 7 months. Paved and lot of unpaved roads, 4x4 trails, mud , sand, rocks, rivers crossing, nights with -25celcius .. I sleep in the car. I cook in the car. Not a single problem. For the price and age and cost of maintenance this is the best car ever made. It does not run fast, 110km/h is a good speed but to save gas I go at 70km/h... but there is no rush!. Mine is automatic, cruise control would be perfect.
Bought my 97 CRV with 99,000 miles in 2005. Now 16 years later it has 250,000 and drives like a dime. The engine is bullet proof. Well made and road with in the bad elements like deep snow here. Every CRV owner I've talked to loved theres. It's truly a great car to drive.
I had mine since 2008, I'm the second owner, I bought it from a car auction, changed all the old parts, but maintained the original "red" color, stock engine parts, tires & mags. It still Feels brand new after all these years . With little maintenance 😍 This car never disappoints me up until now. Honda crv 1st gen is one of the coolest and strongest cars for me to drive.
Just bought one for $2000 a couple months ago. Green EX 5-speed. She needs some work and some love, but that engine just wants to keep going. late 90s babies like myself grew up watching these things roll around, so there's something oddly nostalgic about owning one. Gonna keep this thing on the road as long as I can.
I took my parents crv on a road trip through Wales and slept in it every night. It's an amazing car that blew my friends and I away time and time again when we were there. The crv was the star of the show, it can honestly do it all and now I want to get one for myself.
Bought a used 1998 5 years ago for my daily driver. Currently at 125,000 miles. Had new brakes put on, timing belt replaced and all fluids replaced. Since then it needed a ignition switch, water pump and radiator and also had some hoses replaced. I noticed the brake lights staying on one evening and was able to TH-cam to find and fix the problem. Not a great ride compared to bigger cars I used to drive but it gets me where I'm going.
just bought a 1997 as my first car. it's weird to think that my car is older than me (by 6 years) but i couldn't be happier to have a car as reliable and trust worthy as this one :)
I got an 2000 model, EX with all goodies, leather upholstery, a huge sunroof and 4WD. I just can say that it is a great practical and easy to life with car. It has good performance off road, in bad roads, trails and crossing not too deep rivers and creeks. If you learn about that car, you'll find out there is a universe of mods and stuff you can add and do to make it even better. The engine is made to last and it might not be the fastest car in the highway, but it will certainly go wherever you want to go comfortably and safe.
our Mk1 CRV has 220,000 miles, flew through another MOT. Does us as a winter suv, had range rovers and land rovers prior. Hardly get oily as Honda reliability..just amazing as i paid only £700 with 12 months mot and 6 months tax,,(2013)
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a ye ar now so I expect this one to last me forever.
My 97 was hit at a stop sign and he ripped the door of an suv bigger than him and peeled it like a potato. My crv only got a dented hood and radiator moved out of place. They ARE apart of your life..
NuclearAtmosphere what was the mileage? I bought my 97 Crv in 15 and I still have it. I am starting to notice a few little things going wrong with it now
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a year now so I expect this one to last me forever.
I recently acquired a 1997 Honda CR/V, here is what I found that I don’t like. The cup holders are too shallow to securely hold coffee cups and water bottles without falling over all the time. The sun visors are really chintzy. The driver’s seat is awful for anyone over 5’ 10”. The accelerator pedal is way too touchy. Otherwise the fit and finish is excellent and the car is very reliable.
This may sound like a really stupid question but could you actually get a shower attachment for the CRV? I knew about the picnic table and I thought that was crazy enough. A drink cooler and shower add on wouldn't surprise me honestly.
Not a dumb question at all. You actually could! If you look up along the lines of “RD1/2/3” or “Fullmark CRV” you can find old Japanese/European brochures that show all the funky accessories you could get with these! You could get things like the shower, a tent, and a really sweet 90’s aesthetic ski rack plus a ton more, I hope this helped a little bit 🤙🏻
I have a Mk1 auto 2000. Great car, only 70K miles, but 20-25/gallon is v poor for a 2 litre car. Perhaps if it was just a simple 2 wheel drive, the consumption would be better. I can't see the point of this 2/4 wheel traction
And the X-trail was released 3 years after the CRV. It would want to be 'better' given the amount of time Nissan had to copy the design and refine it. Funny thing is, I still see a ton of first generation CRVs on the road in 2020 but hardly any first generation X-trails even though they are 3 years younger. I wonder why that is?
@@BooBuddy-tg8bn they are far and few between, especially when the subframes rot with no warranty, as well as the fuel filler neck lol. The worst thing on my crv after 20+ years is the one rocker panel. Quarter panels were recently redone so they are good as new now!
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a year now so I expect this one to last me forever.
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a year now so I expect this one to last me forever.
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a year now so I expect this one to last me forever.
I bought one for my teenage son. When he got tired of it and wanted something sportier I intended to sell it. Then, I started using it for weekend grocery runs and it just grew on me. It just feels like a trusted friend that will go anywhere and do anything. These cars are just too good to sell for a couple thousand dollars.
Lots to love about this car. Still driving my 1997 CR-V with 375,000 miles.
Still got it?
@@ravenvinnie6062 yes
@@ravenvinnie6062 not my daily anymore though. Upgraded to a Volvo S60, but I’m too emotionally attached to my old CRV to sell or junk it.
@@peterwonaprize yeah, please, take care of her. These things will be prized in about 25 30 years
🤣 my LR1 has done 500k and it is a v8
20 years ~ i still drive this car today .
Thanks. I'm going to look at one for sale this weekend. It's a 98 with 139k miles and he's asking $2750. I'm thinking it'll be a good deal for $2000.
+monoplus777
Sir may i ask, what is the fuel consumption on highway? thanks
+teeburshow ☆i use RON95 About 12 km per liter on highway
monoplus777 not bad. almost as small cars. thank you for the response.
sorry, for late repaly ~ about 154k kilometer use as weekend vehicle now .
I own one of this things. 1998. Right Now in a trip around south America up to now 25000km done in 7 months. Paved and lot of unpaved roads, 4x4 trails, mud , sand, rocks, rivers crossing, nights with -25celcius .. I sleep in the car. I cook in the car. Not a single problem. For the price and age and cost of maintenance this is the best car ever made. It does not run fast, 110km/h is a good speed but to save gas I go at 70km/h... but there is no rush!. Mine is automatic, cruise control would be perfect.
Bought my 97 CRV with 99,000 miles in 2005. Now 16 years later it has 250,000 and drives like a dime. The engine is bullet proof. Well made and road with in the bad elements like deep snow here. Every CRV owner I've talked to loved theres. It's truly a great car to drive.
I had mine since 2008, I'm the second owner, I bought it from a car auction, changed all the old parts, but maintained the original "red" color, stock engine parts, tires & mags. It still Feels brand new after all these years . With little maintenance 😍 This car never disappoints me up until now. Honda crv 1st gen is one of the coolest and strongest cars for me to drive.
My buddy has a Dakota V8, getting on the freeway I took off and left him with my CRV, that 2 liter is one of the best motors from Honda
Just bought one for $2000 a couple months ago. Green EX 5-speed. She needs some work and some love, but that engine just wants to keep going. late 90s babies like myself grew up watching these things roll around, so there's something oddly nostalgic about owning one. Gonna keep this thing on the road as long as I can.
I took my parents crv on a road trip through Wales and slept in it every night. It's an amazing car that blew my friends and I away time and time again when we were there. The crv was the star of the show, it can honestly do it all and now I want to get one for myself.
Have had 3. 1st one with 310k, 2nd with 250k and my 3rd one is rust free and only has 110k on it. Beautiful cars
Mine is 19 yrs 200K and is still running strong! Planning to repaint it
drei9 nice. Mine is 19 years as well. She’s got 459,000 miles on her.
My 1997 is a dark green color with thin paint and paint fade
Angelo Herrera2236 manual gear box I'm guessing
1999 Honda CR-V EX Manual with 240,000 miles on original clutch
Bought a used 1998 5 years ago for my daily driver. Currently at 125,000 miles. Had new brakes put on, timing belt replaced and all fluids replaced. Since then it needed a ignition switch, water pump and radiator and also had some hoses replaced. I noticed the brake lights staying on one evening and was able to TH-cam to find and fix the problem. Not a great ride compared to bigger cars I used to drive but it gets me where I'm going.
just bought a 1997 as my first car. it's weird to think that my car is older than me (by 6 years) but i couldn't be happier to have a car as reliable and trust worthy as this one :)
I got an 2000 model, EX with all goodies, leather upholstery, a huge sunroof and 4WD. I just can say that it is a great practical and easy to life with car. It has good performance off road, in bad roads, trails and crossing not too deep rivers and creeks.
If you learn about that car, you'll find out there is a universe of mods and stuff you can add and do to make it even better. The engine is made to last and it might not be the fastest car in the highway, but it will certainly go wherever you want to go comfortably and safe.
can you elaborate on the mods to make it better? i have a 2001 crv
WtrDogg20 my 1997 has the sunroof and the rooflining has come loose around it. How do I repair that?
our Mk1 CRV has 220,000 miles, flew through another MOT. Does us as a winter suv, had range rovers and land rovers prior. Hardly get oily as Honda reliability..just amazing as i paid only £700 with 12 months mot and 6 months tax,,(2013)
still driving my 2001 crv 305k on it
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a ye
ar now so I expect this one to last me forever.
99 crv 233k and has never let me down. It's the little beast that could. I want a couple more, lol
That's how I feel. Get another one with low mileage and have it another 20 years.
bidding on my first! sebring silver 1st gen 71,000 miles! I cant wait!
My 97 was hit at a stop sign and he ripped the door of an suv bigger than him and peeled it like a potato. My crv only got a dented hood and radiator moved out of place. They ARE apart of your life..
Still driving my 1997 CRV with 172,000km on it
My first and only car it just won’t die
My mum owned hers for 17 years and the only "fault" was a loose bolt on the exhaust pipe
NuclearAtmosphere what was the mileage? I bought my 97 Crv in 15 and I still have it. I am starting to notice a few little things going wrong with it now
Wow
I can drive it
İ'm steel driveng my CR-V 2001,outomat,with 135000 miles clouth and I love my CR-V.Greets from Azerbayjan.
Still driving my 2001 CRV (October 2018) 162,000 miles
CR-V stands for Comfortable Runabout Vehicle
Mine had 450.000ks went good copple of knocks underneath but other than that a great car
I miss this car! My mom's lasted 20 years!!!!
I'm still driving my CRV 98 manual with 168000 kms and it work better than so many new cars.
My first car is a 1999 crv with the 5 speed. Couldn't ask for a better car
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a year now so I expect this one to last me forever.
I recently acquired a 1997 Honda CR/V, here is what I found that I don’t like.
The cup holders are too shallow to securely hold coffee cups and water bottles without falling over all the time.
The sun visors are really chintzy.
The driver’s seat is awful for anyone over 5’ 10”.
The accelerator pedal is way too touchy.
Otherwise the fit and finish is excellent and the car is very reliable.
You have to think about how big cups where back then
@@GTVAlfaMan I meant how small
Ginny : rocking the mumsy look since ages ago.
I got this as my first car in April but i have eye problems and can’t drive it yet
Crv Gen 1 for 2023! 🎉❤
This may sound like a really stupid question but could you actually get a shower attachment for the CRV? I knew about the picnic table and I thought that was crazy enough. A drink cooler and shower add on wouldn't surprise me honestly.
Not a dumb question at all. You actually could! If you look up along the lines of “RD1/2/3” or “Fullmark CRV” you can find old Japanese/European brochures that show all the funky accessories you could get with these! You could get things like the shower, a tent, and a really sweet 90’s aesthetic ski rack plus a ton more, I hope this helped a little bit 🤙🏻
Can anybody tell me what color that code is that
Eddie Finka passion orange can’t remember the code but it comes up just search Honda passion orange
I'm driving my 00 crv until the sun falls out of the sky
some says CRV = Comfortable Runabout Vehicle. 😊
Still driving 👍🏻
Nice
Daaaamn where can I find a shower and that hydraulic bike lift??
I got the shower on eBay for 20 bucks and the bike rack is about $300 it's called a hydraulic bike rack
in 2019 my dad is buying a honda crv 2019 so he have a new car now
surprising amount of women on "MEN & Motors"
When you can’t afford to watch motor week
That doesnt look like a 97 it looks like a 2002
I have a Mk1 auto 2000. Great car, only 70K miles, but 20-25/gallon is v poor for a 2 litre car. Perhaps if it was just a simple 2 wheel drive, the consumption would be better. I can't see the point of this 2/4 wheel traction
Add a vtec head!
Very funny they promoted it for that kind of lifestyle. Most people who bought them were soccer moms. As usual with crossovers.
Denis Lara most people I know who have them including me use them as fishing, camping, and exploring vehicles
My mate uses his for fishing. I use mine for work out in the orchard and taking the dogs to the river.
"Loads of secret storage compartments"... shows one.
For being an in depth review it's not very in depth.
I thought this was men and motors.?
Yes. Thus beautiful woman narrating
X trail blows this thing out the water
And the X-trail was released 3 years after the CRV. It would want to be 'better' given the amount of time Nissan had to copy the design and refine it. Funny thing is, I still see a ton of first generation CRVs on the road in 2020 but hardly any first generation X-trails even though they are 3 years younger. I wonder why that is?
@@BooBuddy-tg8bn they are far and few between, especially when the subframes rot with no warranty, as well as the fuel filler neck lol. The worst thing on my crv after 20+ years is the one rocker panel. Quarter panels were recently redone so they are good as new now!
I like her 😛
waman review ....
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a year now so I expect this one to last me forever.
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a year now so I expect this one to last me forever.
I have a 1998 CR-V. At 19 years it has only 122k miles, which is about 6k miles/year. It still has the original exhaust system and I replaced the brakes once. It's been a great car, but the ride has never been the best thing about it. With the poor state of the roads today I bought a replacement for it two weeks ago. I bought a Lexus RX for the smooth ride. It's ten years old with 80k miles on it. I only drive 3k miles a year now so I expect this one to last me forever.