Need Opinion: Best 2nd hand CUV at 700k

**dr. d** · February 17th, 2021 11:30 PM

i wonder,
was post-er renzo enlightened, or confused even more?

**hardwang** · February 18th, 2021 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

i wonder,
was post-er renzo enlightened, or confused even more?

I can imagine him reading the replies and scratching his head.

Kidding aside, I feel the Forester XT does not fit his criteria. Dun pa lang sa easy and cheap to maintain medyo alanganin na... I feel like the CRV 2.0 or Rav4 might be his best option, seems like he is just looking for a bland and basic point A to B crossover.

**Egan101** · February 18th, 2021 08:25 AM

For less maintenance cost, wag na yung AWD. Mas matipid din sa fuel yung FWD.

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**jojopad** · February 18th, 2021 09:04 AM

Nothing beats the CRV gen 1 when it comes to easy and cheap maintenance. Best in looks, a classic legend of the 90s.

I used this as my daily driver before buying the Mazda3 BN. Fuel economy on 30km 2 to 3 hour drive from Fairview to BGC averages 5 to 6 km/Li. I'm still using this 21yo CUV occasionally whenever I need to move a lot of stuff.

Spare parts are plentiful and cheap. Resale value is still relatively high.

What You Should Know Before Buying A 90's Honda CRV | The Ultimate Buyer's Guide!!! - YouTube

**travajante** · February 18th, 2021 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Nothing beats the CRV gen 1 when it comes to easy and cheap maintenance. Best in looks, a classic legend of the 90s.

I used this as my daily driver before buying the Mazda3 BN. Fuel economy on 30km 2 to 3 hour drive from Fairview to BGC averages 5 to 6 km/Li. I'm still using this 21yo CUV occasionally whenever I need to move a lot of stuff.

Spare parts are plentiful and cheap. Resale value is still relatively high.

What You Should Know Before Buying A 90's Honda CRV | The Ultimate Buyer's Guide!!! - YouTube

My brother(a true blue Honda guy) loved the gen1, hated so his gen2 that he skipped the gen 3 & went straight to a used gen4 when the current ones were already out. He says he'll never CVT....even if they're by the 1 badge he's loyal to. Guess it's genetic.

The gen1 CRV was a solid car. A worthy find now means it should've been genuinely pre-loved. The rubber parts & suspension pre-refreshed unless the buyer's a wrench or tinkerer.

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**Renzokuken** · February 18th, 2021 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

i wonder,
was post-er renzo enlightened, or confused even more?

Lol still here. But the responses have been very interesting so far

If relevant to the topic - Im planning to keep the vehicle for 3-4 years.

For FXT- Any differences to note between the 2015 vs 2016 models? My budget will get me a 2015 model but there are a few 2016s that fall within my range too.

For CR-V, Rav4 and CX-5, 2016 model is within the budget. I could get either a ToTL 2015 or the base 2016. To those who suggested these cars, which is better - ToTL previous year (2015) model vs base 2016? I remember someone saying the 2.0 CX-5 fits my criteria more

Thanks all really enjoyed your convos here lol

**Lakwatsero** · February 18th, 2021 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Renzokuken

For CR-V, Rav4 and CX-5, 2016 model is within the budget. I could get either a ToTL 2015 or the base 2016. To those who suggested these cars, which is better - ToTL previous year (2015) model vs base 2016? I remember someone saying the 2.0 CX-5 fits my criteria more

Thanks all really enjoyed your convos here lol

Late 2015 CX-5 is the facelift. Gets you the updated interior with MZD connect HU and rotary control, new AC controls, electronic parking brake, new headlights front grille tail lights. Supposedly better NVH.

If your big concern is fuel economy, the 2L CX-5 gets 8-9km/l light to moderate city traffic, close to compact sedans. Compare that to other crossovers which struggle to break 7km/l. Forester turbo will only do 5-6km/l.

If you're interested, you can join the cx-5 club temporarily to ask for some feedback.

**Dr.Kamiya** · February 18th, 2021 09:35 PM

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**jojopad** · February 18th, 2021 09:35 PM

Hands down! The Mazda CX-5 is the winner!

Now I'm thinking of looking for one too!

**Renzokuken** · February 18th, 2021 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Lakwatsero

Late 2015 CX-5 is the facelift. Gets you the updated interior with MZD connect HU and rotary control, new AC controls, electronic parking brake, new headlights front grille tail lights. Supposedly better NVH.

If your big concern is fuel economy, the 2L CX-5 gets 8-9km/l light to moderate city traffic, close to compact sedans. Compare that to other crossovers which struggle to break 7km/l. Forester turbo will only do 5-6km/l.

If you're interested, you can join the cx-5 club temporarily to ask for some feedback.

How about the 2.2 Diesel AWD? Should I bother?