used 1st gen CRV vs 2nd gen RAV 4

[abcerase]

hello po mga sirs, we're looking at buying a quality used car by the end of the year and we're thinking if it's either a 1st gen CRV (around 390k) or 2nd gen Rav4 (500k-520k)...ano pong mas ok between them in terms of:

1. FC
2. Reliability (spare parts, etc)
3. Ride Comfort

thanks po talaga!

[tidus1203]

2nd gen RAV4 on all 3 counts!

[abcerase]

thanks! any other feedback/experiences?

[JJCarEnthusiast]

rav 4 din for me. FC nakaka 8-9 yata sa hiway. dont know if its true pero sabi nila lumalaklak daw ng gaso ang crv. not sure. pero sa 1st gen crv, mas gwapo pa 2nd gen rav 4

[ghosthunter]

rav 4 din for me. FC nakaka 8-9 yata sa hiway. dont know if its true pero sabi nila lumalaklak daw ng gaso ang crv. not sure. pero sa 1st gen crv, mas gwapo pa 2nd gen rav 4

1st gen CRV gives average FC figures.

2nd gen CRV is a gas guzzler.

[shadow]

hello po mga sirs, we're looking at buying a quality used car by the end of the year and we're thinking if it's either a 1st gen CRV (around 390k) or 2nd gen Rav4 (500k-520k)...ano pong mas ok between them in terms of:

1. FC
2. Reliability (spare parts, etc)
3. Ride Comfort

thanks po talaga!

sa 3 things na hinahanap mo, pareho lang yun dalawa ang advantage lang ng RAV4 is mas bagong model...

FC-I was averaging 10+km/ltr on my Gen 1 CRV then
parts kahit saan meron na rin mabibilhan, hinde na totoo yun pag Toyota maraming mabibilhan, pantay na lahat ng car brand ngayon when it comes to spare parts..
ride comfort, wala naman problema sa Gen 1 CRV

yun sinasabi ni Tidus eh baka Gen 2 CRV, which is a gas guzzler and have a bad ride comfort but sa Gen 1 CRV walang ganun problema

[2slow]

FC bet the 1st gen CRV and 2nd Gen Rav4 is just about the same. Unless you get the 1.8 manual Rav. Ride comfort goes to the CRV gen1. Reliability syempre goes to the newer model. Interior space wise the crv is more spacious.

[abcerase]

thanks guys for the inputs! yep, m getting a manual variant for my ride. hirap po ba pag 2nd hand na automatic for both CRV and RAV4? natatakot kc ako baka sakit sa ulo eh...unlike manual na madali ayusin...that's only for me po...but what do you think?

[RC-V]

yun sinasabi ni Tidus eh baka Gen 2 CRV, which is a gas guzzler and have a bad ride comfort but sa Gen 1 CRV walang ganun problema

yung unang labas na gen2 na 10 seater yan yung matagtag pra daw iaccomodate yung bigat ng 10 people. gas guzzler nga yung DOHC engine ng gen2.

[Autobeat]

I previously owned a 1st gen CRV, and now own a 2nd gen Rav4. My inputs below:

1. FC - I give it a slight advantage towards the gen2 Rav4.
2. Reliability - I would say a tie.
parts cost - a slight advantage again for the gen2 Rav4.
3. ride comfort - smoother ride yung gen1 CRV
ride handling, cornering, acceleration, braking - definitely the gen2 Rav4.

others:
interior space - bigger space for the gen1 CRV.

Both are great and fun rides. Good luck in your SUV pick.

[abcerase]

thanks po sa mga input sir autobeat, thanks din sa additional ones! ano po b yun ride m po, manual or automatic? ano mas ok for rav 4 gen 2?

[JJCarEnthusiast]

GH - thanks for clarification..

[Autobeat]

thanks po sa mga input sir autobeat, thanks din sa additional ones! ano po b yun ride m po, manual or automatic? ano mas ok for rav 4 gen 2?

abcerase, both my Rav4 and CRV (then) are matics. Just my preference for daily rides. For the Rav4, have no porblems with the matic tranny at all.

The 2nd gen Rav4 is one of the lightest, if not the lightest 5dr SUV sold locally, kaya hindi hirap ang makina, tranny, suspensions, and brakes nito. So if you could find a 2nd hand na low mileage, kept stock, and driven normally by the owner, chances are in great condition pa mga makina and tranny nito, matic man o manual.

So it would probably just boil down to your personal driving preference to use a manual or matic. If you choose a manual, there is even the 1.8li 4x2 version gen2 Rav4 (sold 2003-2005), even lighter than the 2.0li version, so expect even better FC. It just has a few exterior differences such as no roof rail, no fender flairs, and thinner/taller tires, than the 2.0li 4x4 version.

[renzo_d10]

IMO. The rav's better It's newer.....


Would you consider a 2nd gen CRV?

[abcerase]

thanks sir autobeat for ur thoughts ok p rin ba kahit mga 2001-2002 models?
* renzo_d10..ok sana kaya lang lakas sa gas eh, based on my friends and d2 sa tsikot...

[smurfy78]

at TS...

paki post pag nakabili ka na... plus feedback on what you have bought. I'm also on a dilemma.. Pareho choice natin..

Pero mas gusto ko RAV4....

[abcerase]

* smurfy78, mukhang matatagalan p po sir kc late this year or early next year pa...for sure, maunahan nyo po ako...kaya kayo po post ng thoughts...hehehe

btw, mga sirs, di po b advisable yun 2nd hand na 2nd gen na rav 4 na a/t?

[renzo_d10]

* smurfy78, mukhang matatagalan p po sir kc late this year or early next year pa...for sure, maunahan nyo po ako...kaya kayo po post ng thoughts...hehehe

btw, mga sirs, di po b advisable yun 2nd hand na 2nd gen na rav 4 na a/t?

If comfort is what you prefer then yes, an A/T Rav4 is perfect for you. But may I remind you that there are problems about A/T trannies esp. on second hand cars due to its wear-and-tear.

[abcerase]

got it thanks po!
we checked out a 2001 Cr-v kanina, luwag nga sa loob...tapos almost around 100thou ang difference nya sa rav4...tingin p kami hirap po b spare parts ng 1st gen cr-v m/t?

[Autobeat]

thanks sir autobeat for ur thoughts ok p rin ba kahit mga 2001-2002 models?

abcerase, yup should be ok pa naman ang '01-'02 models both for Rav4 or the CRV. Try to find one, hopefully below 100tkm pa. Make sure to test drive both rin, so you could have a feel of what fits you most. For both rin, parts were readily available at the casas or from known Banawe shops, else they could quickly order it from the local plants.