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Those of you who "know" me, also know I have been very happy with my CR-V, and have been vocal about it. Never any evidence of oil dilution, or cabin heat issues, in fact, it has been one of the best vehicles I have ever bought, out of many, many.
Long story short, I traded it in today for a '19 Acura RDX w/ Advance package. Had planned on replacing my wife's 15 Escape, with a new car for me, and she would then drive the CR-V. Good long term vehicle, I figured, as she hates getting new cars. Well, she decided she wanted to keep the Escape, so we traded the CR-V instead. I've been pining for a "premium" vehicle for a while, and am now at a point in life where that is possible.
Got $26,500 for the CR-V with 15,500 miles, against a purchase price on the RDX that was about $200 under invoice, PLUS a $1,000 loyalty rebate. So, it appears that there is not much problem with reduced resale values on the 5th Gen CR-V.
So, the irony is that most folks here who have posted that they have sold or traded in their CR-Vs because of issues, future concerns, or "plummeting resale values, I almost hated to part with it.
I'll hang around, to help out where I can, and as I am very interested to see how these issues and Honda's response play out.
EDIT: Thought I'd add this picture of the MPG I was getting on my last tank with the CR-V, I think this is my highest yet! Won't come near this with the RDX!
Long story short, I traded it in today for a '19 Acura RDX w/ Advance package. Had planned on replacing my wife's 15 Escape, with a new car for me, and she would then drive the CR-V. Good long term vehicle, I figured, as she hates getting new cars. Well, she decided she wanted to keep the Escape, so we traded the CR-V instead. I've been pining for a "premium" vehicle for a while, and am now at a point in life where that is possible.
Got $26,500 for the CR-V with 15,500 miles, against a purchase price on the RDX that was about $200 under invoice, PLUS a $1,000 loyalty rebate. So, it appears that there is not much problem with reduced resale values on the 5th Gen CR-V.
So, the irony is that most folks here who have posted that they have sold or traded in their CR-Vs because of issues, future concerns, or "plummeting resale values, I almost hated to part with it.
I'll hang around, to help out where I can, and as I am very interested to see how these issues and Honda's response play out.
EDIT: Thought I'd add this picture of the MPG I was getting on my last tank with the CR-V, I think this is my highest yet! Won't come near this with the RDX!
