could (newer) cr-v's be considered 'rugged'?

[texcrv]

i am giving serious consideration to purchasing a used 07 cr-v (am looking if anyone is selling, in texas but could travel to purchase). w/ so much emphasis on perceived 'luxury' traits in the suv market these days, my question is: are these little guys tough? i have an 04 saturn vue, & every once in a while it comes in handy to be able to go into sedan-forbidden territory. can the (2WD) cr-v's take a bit of a tossing about, do they handle well over rugged terrain, & if so, do they hold up over time w/ semi-regular exposure? obviously the 4WD's would fare better, but i'm looking into 2WD LX's

i mean, they're basically raised civic platforms, right? presumedly w/ accordingly adaptive underpinnings/suspension?..

any feedback would be welcome. btw, we are looking for a dark blue or red w/ gray interior 07 LX, 5-30,000 miles - if you know of one, please send them my way. thx

[2RedV's]

i am giving serious consideration to purchasing a used 07 cr-v (am looking if anyone is selling, in texas but could travel to purchase). w/ so much emphasis on perceived 'luxury' traits in the suv market these days, my question is: are these little guys tough? i have an 04 saturn vue, & every once in a while it comes in handy to be able to go into sedan-forbidden territory. can the (2WD) cr-v's take a bit of a tossing about, do they handle well over rugged terrain, & if so, do they hold up over time w/ semi-regular exposure? obviously the 4WD's would fare better, but i'm looking into 2WD LX's

i mean, they're basically raised civic platforms, right? presumedly w/ accordingly adaptive underpinnings/suspension?..

any feedback would be welcome. btw, we are looking for a dark blue or red w/ gray interior 07 LX, 5-30,000 miles - if you know of one, please send them my way. thxActually, since the 2nd generation came out in 2002, they aren't Civic-based platforms at all. The only differences from a 2wd and the RTAWD versions are really, the transmission (which has a minor change to allow output to the rear propellor shaft) the propellor shaft itself, and the rear differential. All told, about 120 pounds of extra weight and $1200 more. That $1200 at initial purchase buys you $1200 of resale, even for a 1997! It is an option that doesn't cost you in the long-term.

[texcrv]

thx for the info 2reds, let me know how yours have held up in non-asphalt terrain over the years if you get a chance. thx again for clearing up the platform impression & the interesting assessment/perspective on the 4wd to-do or not-to-do choice

[Alpine]

The Gen 1 is always going to be the most "rugged" in my opinion. The Gen 2 had an improved RT4WD system but ground clearance was slightly lower than the Gen 1. And the Gen 3 is lower again! :mad:

[texcrv]

The Gen 1 is always going to be the most "rugged" in my opinion. The Gen 2 had an improved RT4WD system but ground clearance was slightly lower than the Gen 1. And the Gen 3 is lower again! :mad:

dangit! ;-) yeah, that is actually a downside, that they keep trying to sedan-ize them in ways like this. if i recall, the ground clearance on the current one is something like 7.5 inches - how much higher was the 1st gen?

i'm interested in finding out from folks if they've depended on their 2WD cr-v's for substantially, but reasonably rougher terrain trekking, & how they hold up over time if so

[OSX2000]

Actually, since the 2nd generation came out in 2002, they aren't Civic-based platforms at all.
How do you figure? Honda has always openly admitted that they are.

[2RedV's]

How do you figure? Honda has always openly admitted that they are.What parts are still Civic-based? Almost nothing cross-references. I am talking about steering, under-carriage, etc. - the parts that would take abuse if off-road.

[Alpine]

if i recall, the ground clearance on the current one is something like 7.5 inches - how much higher was the 1st gen?

205mm - or 8.07 inches.