From the pics it actually looks pretty well taken care of. Obviously no pics of the underside to see if any rusted or damaged parts are there, if any at all. Wouldn’t pay anywhere close to what he’s asking for it. Honda builds the best engines in the world but after they figured out the motors they forgot about perfecting their automatic transmissions. So if either yourself or a mechanic checks it out and gives the 👍 I’d only offer between 1500-2200 with the understanding that the transmission will most likely be the first major part of that vehicle to give out.
the 5 speed auto tranny was bad?
@end not necessarily bad but definitely not the most reliable piece on that vehicle. It’s also a very high mileage vehicle I mean did the previous owner keep up on the fluid changes for it? Was he running the crap out of the tranny? I have no idea so I’m going off of what I’ve seen and read as well as what I’ve learned from others on this forum.
Thanks for the informative response!
@end 👍
The tranny condition will depend on how it was driven, if the fluid was changed on time etc.
You would need to take it for a test drive and see how it shifts. And pull out the tranny dipstick and look at/smell the fluid. Have a mechanic run a diagnostic scan on it.
But it is getting close to that mileage when some people start experiencing slippage and problems.
Yes, those CRVs are good crossovers. That seems like a decent price - try to negotiate is closer to $4K if you can. Make sure you have an independent mechanic thoroughly inspect the car before you make an offer, especially the transmission. Since it’s in NY, check everywhere for rust damage and corrosion. If it’s all rusty and crunchy underneath, do not even think about buying it.
you think the 5sp automatic tranny will go out?
The 5 speed auto is much much better than Hondas older 4 speed automatic. It’s not as good as Toyota’s transmissions, but if it still shifts smoothly it should be okay. Have the mechanic scan the computer for transmission codes and have him/her take it for a good road test as well.
That was the last year of the generation and carcomplaints is quite found of it
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/CR-V/2006/
Keep in mind 2002-2006 cr-vs were recalled for window switch problems but that shouldn't be a deal breaker
But you wanted something faster this 2.4 CR-V does 0-60 in 10.0 seconds while the 3.5 RAV4 does it in 6.3 seconds. The Accord you said was boring does it in 7.6 seconds so I'm not sure the CR-V would fit you but I'd test drive it.
The CR-V is around 2-3 seconds slower than the RAV4 4 cylinder as well.
@kerem I know; I'm sick of the rav4's high prices. Do you think paying up for a Rav4 would be a good idea in the long run when I resell it becasue I am planning on keeping the car for like 5 years. My parents only gave me a $5000 budget too (they know nothing about cars at all).
Ok thats helpful to know you have a 5k budget. If your starting to look at 4 cylinders, try to see if you can find a 2010-2012 rav4 4 cylinder for 6k or less. If I were you I'd look at sedans I absolutely do not understand why everyone wants a SUV as a first car. A 2006 Toyota CAmry XLE V6 would be my choice this trim gets extra ground clearence the interior is luxurious and the V6 is very fast.
Also, the car I will most likely inherit for my first car would be a 2009 Kia Sportage 4 cylinder worth about $3500 but even the V6 of this car is slower than the 4 cylinder of the RAV4...
Remember what Scotty says, the best used car deal is found when you aren't looking for a used car.
For sake of helping, were you in the Bronx/Long island/Paterson area?
For an SUV, there is also the Lexus RX
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d569&zip=10453#listing=285082141
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d569&zip=10453#listing=281925644
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d569&zip=10453#listing=295530241
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-city-2007-toyota-camry-xle-v6/7283050968.html
https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/d/astoria-toyota-rav4-2010/7276791930.html
There are tons of cars out there keep on looking...
Maybe you should start a page called "My First Car" so you put listings there and you don't have to ask on a seperate question every time. This was recommended by fellow mountainmanjoe a while back to a member who kept on posting listings.
I would look at a 4 cylinder RAV4 (after refresh).
For the CR-V, they are decent SUVs that one is a bit high on price but they are very slow compared to the RAV4 you would definitely want to give these cars you are looking at a test drive when you get your permit.
On personal experience, my friend has a 17 year old 3rd gen RAV4 (I4) and it still runs well no problems except for the oil burning (which was solved after the refresh in 09)
what about 2004-2005 rav4's. I think they''re good too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfMxajnRFR8
Yeah they are pretty good but you would want to make sure the takata airbag recalls were done and also you said you had a budget of 5k I wouldn't pay a dime over 3 grand for one of those.
https://thomasjhenrylaw.com/blog/takata-airbag-recall-a-complete-list-of-affected-vehicles/
Of course forget about safety in a design from 20 years ago but not having a Takata airbag helps.
Reliability is pretty good you want to avoid the earlier models, those were problematic at the least:
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/RAV4/2002/