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All good points but I have a couple of things to point out.
Your first number 2 is not totally correct. To get the most out of all the features you should at least read through the manual.
It's astounding how many questions asked here are answered in the manual.

And, the last item, the upcharge for the hybrid is low, assuming you wanted AWD in the first place. In the US you have to pay for AWD to get the hybrid drivetrain.

All that is specific to each person. Examples below.

My father, who is only interested getting from point A to Point B, won't even switch on the radio ever in his life time. For him features doesn't matter. So no learning curve for CRV. He would be absolutely home in the CRV, coming out of our 2009 Civic.

Last call I got from him was asking me how to switch off the hazard light on our Ford, which somehow accidently got pressed.

My uncle gave me the keys to AMG C35 for a week and the the first thing he told me is that, when you go, keep everything back to the way it was. After 6 months I got a call asking why the rear door is not opening from inside. (I forgot to turn back the child lock off)

Me on the other hand had the pdf manual downloaded on my phone before I bought the CR-V.

Edited the AWD part, that I missed. Thanks

 

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What kind of modifications exactly?? Just curious

I am mostly referring to exterior and interior accessories available in the market and the ease with which the parts/panels can be removed and refitted in the CRV to fix those accessories. Popularity of the car/brand helps here.

I don't have the know-how or courage to touch the hybrid power train or any performance modification with CRV. So definitely not that kind.

 

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I need to add one more..
I love the automatic parking brake feature.
One less thing to worry about.

Make sure you read about it before you try to activate it.

 

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I also enjoy this feature and use it. My only concern is you have to put the seat belt on before it releases. I hope I'm never in a rush to start driving ( car jacking, stuck on a railroad track) I know, what are the odds.

You can override it by releasing it manually while pressing on brake pedal. No need of seat belt in that case. Might come in handy for car jacking or to put children into the car seats just out of a tight parking spot.

 

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The small cubby under the left side of the dash

My sanitizer bottle stays there. So I can take it before getting inside that car.
My gate access card also shares the space with the small sanitizer bottle.

Anyone has any suggestions where else can I store the card (same size as a business card, just little more thick). I need easy access and should not fall out when the doors open and close.

 

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The power window controls can be operated even after switching off the car. It turns off once any door is open. This is from inside.

This is additional to the key/key fob controls you have for closing/opening the windows from outside.

 

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In the US, the windows can not be closed from the FOB, but can be closed with the key in the driver's door lock.

Ture, open by key fob or using key at the door.
Close only using the key at the door.

Would have been convenient if both functions were available both ways.
Mostly my key fob will be inside a silicon cover or a faraday cover, which makes it difficult to take out the actual key.

 

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Because of the noted ability to adjust windows after you turn off the car, I’m a bit perplexed that the infotainment (or a phone call) cuts off immediately with shutting off the car. This is the first car I’ve had do this in many years… normally all that goes off when you open the door.

Not encountered the situation in CRV. But a bit surprised to hear that. Need to test it once.

My Ford with push button start/stop, retains the call till I hang up. But it doesn't allow me to operate the the windows after switching off.

I guess you only get one or the other..

 

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I know its too early to say this, but zero problems to the car after taking delivery 18 months ago.

Time spend in Service Center - 2 hours for the Scheduled maintenance, near 6k miles

1. Maintenance cost - 0$ as first oil change was free.
2. Other cost - 35$ for wheel rotation at the dealer. (I asked for it)

I'm at 12k miles with 50% oil life left.

 

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@D2s If you have a Discount Tire Store (Site Sponsor) near you, they will rotate your tires free. No need to have bought them there.

Oh, I was under the impression they (America tires in CA) do the free tire rotation, once you buy from them. Thank you for the info.

I'm eagerly waiting for the tires to be worn out, so that I can upgrade/ upsize them. I do not have any complaints about the OEM Hankooks, other than their stance/ looks.

 

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AT/DT will also fix a punctured tire, free of charge, even if you did not buy the tire there. This is a good will thing by them, and it fosters repeat customers, and really costs them almost nothing to do.

I am a customer of theirs for years, but I do bring them punctured tires not purchased with them, that were OEMs with the vehicle form time to time. They just slip your right in between their scheduled tire changes and have you back on the road in short order. I am in and out in less than 20 minutes as a walk in customer no matter how busy they are.

I didn't take mine to DT this time as I was thinking.
The tire rotation was baked into the B1 dealer service.

But I feel a visit to DT/AT is very near. My tires are at 50% as per dealer, but they are starting to make more noice than when it was new..

 

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The most relevant one here has to be the resale value and maintenance cost.

I got same money I spend two years back, when I had to let go of mine. Absolutely zero issues to report. I mean, not even a small one. Being a car lover, I did took care of it the best I could .

Total money spent on maintenance over 16500 miles is 300$, with 100% oil life left. My life time average MPG stands at 29 Mpg, which kept on improving over the months of use. And for my type of driving, it's amazing.

Wishing many more happy miles for the current owners. If situations allowed I would still be owning it.