2008 Honda CR-V | Used Car Family Review
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2019
- Thanks to my day job at Kelley Blue Book, I drive and review lots of cars. I also own a car, a 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L trim with more than 100,000 miles on it. More accurately this third-generation (2006-2011) CR-V is my wife’s car. We bought it to carry our family around after our daughter was born. After several years we have a good sense of our 2008 CR-V’s strengths and weaknesses.
One obvious shortcoming is the engine and transmission. It’s always been reliable but with only 166-horsepower and a 5-speed automatic transmission, our CR-V is slow. On the other hand, the interior is stupendously practical offering tons of cargo space and convenient sliding, reclining, and folding rear seats. In this video me, my wife, and daughter discuss our used Honda CR-V, why we like it, what we don’t like, along with interior comfort, child seat installations, safety features, and styling.
And just so the premise is ultra-clear, this is not a comprehensive review but rather a casual look at the 2008 Honda CR-V, while I live my normal life. Simple. Fun! #MicahDrives
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The exterior design of this crv is really good and never aged. Still looks just as modern as most cars today.
I have had an ‘04 since new and personally after that model year they changed a lot about the classic design like the lighting and the mechanical aspects (throttle by wire instead of a mechanical cable) and after the second gen it became more eggy with no standard trans option. A shame, really but Honda finally understood the majority of its buyers.
This is such a cool concept, I love when reviewers review their own vehicles in their same review style. It’s so interesting to me because you know more about it than anyone else in the world unlike a new car which doesn’t have experience on the roa
CR-V under full acceleration:
Engine: "i....-V....TEEEEEEEEEEEEC!!!!!"
Transmission and everything else about the car: "Please calm down..."
The 2008 CRV was the first car my mom bought new. We still have it today! The biggest thing I've had done on it was fix the AC compressor but I did it myself for less then $150. It's always started up and been reliable.
You can fix it only temporarily. To fix it properly requires complete rebuild.
@@gianthillscomplete rebuild of what?
“I feel excited to not be walking!” I busted out laughing on the bus and everyone looked at me. I don’t care. That was funny. I like the format. Great video.
“I do what I ask it to. I never think about it. It’s good enough” 🤣
Your wife is adorable! You guys look like you have alot of fun together! Great video as always!
Stop the BS. You know he married for money. Guess u forgot to take ur red pill again
@@AmazianLinsation82
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Care to provide evidence that she has money when they drive an 08 CRV!?
People have different opinions...
AmazianLinsation82 he married for money? Is that why he’s driving a BMW? Lol please shut up before you’re still single at age 40.
s_xoxo piss off. The virtual moral pedestal is too narrow for ur phat ass
@@AmazianLinsation82 Lol. He obviously married for money. As demonstrated by the fact that he is reviewing a 10 year old CRV with 100k+ miles...
Disappointed you didn't mention this is right in the heart of the Honda/Takata airbag debacle. Any that are still on their original airbags are now old enough to be dangerous, and a lot of owners are still on "interim" replacements which are no better than the originals, just newer, and thus hopefully less likely to grenade into the owner's face. That should be a MAJOR consideration for anyone looking at CR-Vs and other cars made in the mid'00s through early 2010s, especially Hondas.
David Kay You know what? You are absolutely right. We had our driver side airbag replaced under warranty awhile back. It wasn’t a major issue for us but I definitely should’ve mentioned it.
Thanks for bringing it up. 👍
I got both of mine replaced in my 08 CRV, and now I notice all my friends with Mazdas, Fords, and some other brands even have takata bags in them too!
My 2008 CRV was my fav car---I really miss it. I sold it in 2015. So I recently bought a 2020 CRV!! Great cars!
And on side note, some of us here with the original Honda navigation systems (looks like yours has an aftermarket Pioneer system) have the date currently as sometime in the summer of 2004 😂
Love how you involve your family. Genuine real world car review.
Your daughter has excellent marketing strategy. The purple box will dramatically increase resale value of any vehicle.
This car vibrates like crazy. I've put 12k miles on my 2010 crv and it shakes and shimmies in ways my 06 crv never did. That being said I still love my crv
Prob motor mounts. When they go bad, vibrations go to the cabin
My wife has had a 2009 CRV since brand new. When we buy a new car, I usually get her old car and she gets the new car. Last year, it was time for me to buy a new car. I thought I would get my wife's CRV and she would get the new car. Nope. She said "I'm keeping my CRV". Nuff said.
Found your video because I own a 2011 ex-l with Navi. Everything you described is exactly how mine is. I got it because I really wanted something that wasn’t low to the ground but awd and reliable. Everything pointed to a Crv. I love it but man does it lack in power lmao. It’s the perfect size though to me and I’m glad mine came with the backup camera lol. I researched for awhile and couldn’t find anything that was awd and reliable as everyone said the Crv is. I love how you guys choose to spend your money on other things besides spending on a expensive car. That shows you guys have good character. I had to subscribe because of how great and true this review is! Keep up the great work!
@JW14 wow no mine didn't. Were the frames rusting?
Love this! Your family is adorable 😆 and definitely a different and unique review format, and works!
Great review. Really love it because it’s a real honest review of the CRV as a daily driver for your family. Looking at purchasing one for my daughter’s first car and I think you’ve cemented the idea it’s a functional and reliable car for her. Thank you
My dream car. I wish I san afford it one day...
Micah your wife is so cute!!! She reminds me of my friend Daysi whom I absolutely adore. I never knew I could enjoy an older Honda CR-V review but you made it work somehow. Good job my dude 👍
Awesome Micah! I was dreaming of older CR-V reviews (with current production values) as I am considering one for a daily driver.
I got a crv because I was in the same boat as her. My far kept overheating and I was constantly stressed driving it never knew if I would make it but now I never have to worry about it. I love the far so much for that reason whether its raining, snowing or camping I know I'll make it where im going.
I have a 17 CRV and i love it. Good review as always
We had the same trim 2008 (AWD) version and in the same color. We bought it off lease and drove the wheels off of it. It is super reliable with no issues except an expensive A/C repair in our last year of ownership. Interior was very good for storage/ rear seat comfort. The only issues were the driver's side leather arm rest cracked with age (replaced with leather cover off off eBay). it was excellent in heavy snow in the Northeast and made numerous long distance trips. My only qualms with it was driver's seat comfort on long trips (severely lacking in lumbar support).
Love this gen. Our family has a ‘10 EX model and it has been an incredibly easy car to live with.
I got an 08 EX awd. It's been all over service roads and mud with no issues. Push the non powered front seats all the way forward, take out the head rests, and lean the seats to the back bench and you have an instant lounge chair to rest in.
This video kept a smile on my face during it’s entire duration! Thank you so much, Micah, for sharing your beautiful family with us. You and your wife make amazing content, with fantastic scripts, music, graphics and editing!
Mitchell Barnow Your comment made my day. Thanks for the kind words!!
Micah Muzio You are so welcome! We make each other’s days. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing your experiences about Honda CR-V , was encouraging to have another one. Good job guys
My parents bought almost this exact same car (except it was an EX) from my aunt in California and we drove it all the way home to Ohio and it had no issues at 110k. Love it!
I just bought my Honda CR-V 2008 is used for 60000 I really love it I live in Chicago il most of the time is snowing so is perfect for the weather
Overall a very great review! I will say that if you are someone who enjoys or even can handle doing moderate repairs you can save a lot of money by not going to the dealership.
If you can find one of these vehicles in good condition with one or two owners, buy it immediately. You will not regret it, it'll drive you a lifetime!
2008 Honda CR-V Fully Loaded. 134k miles.
Bought from single owner, well cared for!
Thanks for the thorough review!
Love these guys.... very onspot review, they are a somewhat different region version of Our family, except for more children!!! Thank You guys, and I need to replace the actuator on our CRV, and fix the one radiator that does not work on our CRV!!!
Our ‘08 Honda CR-V was the first car our parents bought brand new. My mom drove it for years until she bought a new car and my parents decided I could take over driving it. It’s been a few years since I took over driving for it about 4-5 years ago and I’ve had some bumps along the road and things to pay for to get fixed but in the end, it still runs strong.
We actually just got the body repainted and it looks like it was bought brand new off the lot. Despite all the replacement parts and recalls, I honestly love my Honda. It was my mom and dad’s and now it’s mine and I haven’t given a thought of letting it go anytime soon.
These family reviews are surprisingly entertaining.
This is the realest review ever! The people's reviewer! Go Micah
Love love love this Micah!
Great and entertaininig review!!! I am looking at one for our daughter.
Fell in love with you guys immediately!
Wow. From one single video. Thats crazy. Keep it up guys you rock?!
Wow. That's a pretty neat car for an old model. You can't go wrong with Honda.
I have the 2009 and it’s the same car. It has lots of power. Cabin can be noisy but the car is extremely reliable. Mine is on 117 k and still going strong
What a cute OG in the back seat!
Such a lovely family, thank you for sharing something as personal as your family car!
I have a 2013 CR-V and I love it. No, it's not exciting as like a MX-5 or Jeep Wrangler, but it's been so practical and perfect and reliable. And this review shows me that my CR-V should still be good in the years to come
Hi Micah. I liked your review for this CR-V. I am not sure if you were aware but the door lock issues are very common on this generation. Especially 2008. Honda had a warranty extension on these affected vehicles. It is now outside of the warranty extension but I have heard instances where Honda has assisted owners of these vehicles with the repairs on the actuators. I would check with them as I know the repairs can cost upwards off 300-400 per door!
I really enjoy watching your reviews and the fact that you’re honest and unbiased. Keep them coming!
Terry DeHart Good intel. Thanks for letting me know, Terry!
When I saw the stuffed dog strapped into the back seat I knew you would be doing the rear window test! YAY! The funny thing is that I fully expected the CR-V’s rear windows to go all of the way down, given the boxy design and cutout. Surprised they didn’t. I hope you make this a standard test in your reviews! Thanks for the shout out.
MJ Howson The window test was a great suggestion, MJ! Consider it a regular addition to our videos moving forward.
Great video!! Thank you I learned few things, I got a 08 crv recently w 78K miles from original owner, "aluminum foil" (silver ) when you and your wife spoke of style & said "it has none!" I lost it ☠️🤣😂😅👏👏👏💯 so true! Thanks for the laughs and honesty.
My 06 Buick lacrosse still idles smoother w it's 262K +++ miles, is quieter, smoother, nicely equipped w premium sound, this crv has some features I really like but my Buick had features I loved. Let's end on what I like tho... sitting up that lil bit higher, AWD (Buick never struggled here Michigan) lower miles, back seat configurations, interior space & airbags that will work. For those few things I'm grateful. Great video
Adorable family!
I recently purchased a 2nd hand 2008 Honda CRV and I love it. Micah, do not have the song for the review you did for kbb 2017 Genesis G90? Thank you. Also, bring on your wife for future reviews with you. There is a real genuineness to her. Seems like the best of you comes out when she is present.
You are the best family I've ever seen! also nice car review! 😂 Hey if you could find it I would love to see an E46 M3 review!
This video is brilliant......!
I had a 2000 Honda CR-V that my daughter nicknamed it “the lunchbox” because the roof rack looked like handles, anyways for exterior size it was very roomy inside. In the rear storage area under the carpet was the cover for the spare tire but interestingly it was also a table, the rear door also had hooks for your garbage bags. The back seats reclined but didn’t slide but another interesting fact was if you folded the seats forward and turned the rear head rest around the back turned into a bed, the interior quality was A+, after 16 years the seats had no tears or stains and the headliner was intact the dashboard was also perfect. Honda did a great job in material quality and creature comforts for outdoor activities. Unfortunately, my CR-Vs’ life came to an end in 2016 with 296,000 miles. The engine valve spring broke and the cost of repair wasn’t worth it. So, yes I can see your wife’s admiration for the CR-V. The most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Both of my fans went replaced with AutoZone electric fan motors. My biggest issue was when the driveshaft became unbalanced, that was unexpected and expensive.
I see a lot of these years being used as commuters. Usually seem clean+maintained
I too have a 2008 Honda CR-V EX, lower trim, i believe. Funny and entertaining and educational videos. You have a cute family there.
Craig Rosenblum Thanks, Craig! 🙌
the K24 engine was used by the CRV for 3 generations. A bullet-proof engine for sure
but not the transmission!
@@xcmskim4 shots frd
I have one over 200k tranny still shifts like new 🤣
Micah, my wife and I have a 2009 CRV and it is awesome! I really like yours too, because mine doesn't have heated seats. I really like the versatility that the backseat has with a sliding, splitting and the folding. I don't agree with you however about not having peppiness. On those occasions I need some extra power I press the overdrive button and I get a bunch of power out of that. It seems like everything buckle down and I get better throttle match and better RPMs. To make a long story short we love our CRV. Also I am trying to outfit it with Mugen styling. And added a spoiler
We inherited my father in laws 2010 CR-V LX AWD when he passed a couple years ago. It currently has 84k miles and it runs like a new car. Luckily, my father in law bought the extended warranty because the ac compressor died. Otherwise, it’s been great.
i love the duo vibe
I've been waiting years for this.
Blake Dailey Well, with that video out of the way, what other dreams can we make come true? 😀
I am wanting to buy this but as a stance build I love how this thing looks as a stance build
Y'all could drive a hooptie and I'd still watch. Too good!
radudeATL Next vid! 😄
I use to have that car but (AWD), loved it. Was able to do whatever I needed to do...probably will never break.
Im sooo into this video, please ask your wife to be in more videos she is adorable love her perspective!
I love having my ladies along for the review. Glad you do too!
Muzios!! Swithing it up, I love it. Gotta say, Micah Muzio, your anxiety was palpable waiting to get your booty in the driver's seat!! Lol. Nice review from a lovely fam as always. Keep em coming. And that ink on the wifey's arm leads me to think maybe you don't know errthang about her driving habits. I think I saw that very vehicle doing doughnuts in a parking lot one day.....
I use my overdrive to pass cars from 60 to 80 . Its doesn't put that much stress into the engine as if you were to step on the gas more . Also turning off traction control make it more responsive when your stopping and going alot
Nice team guys!
i love crv's 😍
I recognize the park and streets they’re driving on from high school cross country practice omg
Amber C Next time we drive by be sure to wave. 🖐
BEST VEHICLE MADE BY MAN
“That’s such a little number”
....glares at my 80HP Saturn
This is the exact car and year that I drive. I need to do some upgrades on this thing 😂
I think your wife’s power figures are subconsciously based on the numbers from the 2019 Honda CRV’s. They’re really close!
I finally understand the appeal for 2 row compact SUV’s for families. I always thought that subcompact/compact CUV/SUV’s were strictly inferior to all 3-row SUV’s because they can’t carry 7/8 family members. However, now I understand why a Honda Accord (or any other mid/full size sedan), and Honda Civic Hatchbacks won’t fit their lifestyles.
As much as Hatchbacks can match cargo volume, they can’t match the safety that the mass of an SUV provides.
I like the exterior style of that generation.
Same year as our Odyssey. We have a 2008 Odyssey EX-L w/Navi with 189,000 miles on it in slate green metallic.
Just subbed because I just inherited my old man’s 09 CRV. Grew up with the car and resonate so much with every single point you make. Quick question: What Double DIN Car Play Unit did you install?? TIA and keep up the great work!!
Paul Gomez Thanks for the sub!! The head unit is a Pioneer AVH-4100NEX. Installed way back in 2015, so
I’m guessing there are newer, better, cheaper options now.
The shakes, rattles, vibrations are from worn out CV joints, bushings, mounts, shocks, etc. That's normal if those are still original components. I'm sure you don't remember, it was much quieter and better riding when brand new. Engine vibrations is worn out motor mount.
@micah I own a 2011 CRV AWD, I never would have thought you drive a CRV, I was thinking you drive something like Lexus RC or some other sports coupe or a GT car. I was always happy with my CRV, but now am happier.
I take my "average dude" responsibilities quite seriously. CR-V hi5!!
Micah, Savagegeese, The Straight Pipes, and Doug. The best automotive channels on the planet. Micah, keep up the good fight man.
I'm honored to be included in that roster. Thanks for the support, Mandel!!
Good reliable car, very nice family
The unparalleled reliability and utility make up for any shortcomings. The 4wd is great in the snow. No modern vehicle is even close in reliability.
Spray Painting the body cladding black will make it look newer and less dated!
Our 2009 CR-V is a race car compared to our 2003 Matrix. The CRV is incredibly reliable, having 175,000 miles on ours, my only reliability issue is the air conditioner. The Honda brakes are better than any other car i’ve ever driven.
Fill it with shell v power and you will see how nice it will go. It is just much smother and faster too. Other wise when in a town. leave it on D3. Higher rpms and drives like a dream :) Or use both. Remember to switch the D3 off, when on motorway.
How do you connect your phone to it and will the steering wheel control your music ? Is it Bluetooth auxiliary or usb ?
That is the most reliable motor that Honda made
I’ve seen K engines on older crv’s reach 400k miles
I just saw one of that generation today . . . painted black, aggressive off road grill with four round lights . . . it actually looked kinda, well, no it looked weird.
I looked at those when I was looking for an SUV (bought a Venza) and the driver seat bolster on the left side was crushed on both CR-Vs that I drove. Weird. Yours looks fine.
*Emotion Factor* I would definitely say that just about every generation of the Honda CR-V DOES bring an emotional factor to the table on its own. What is that emotional factor you ask? The fact that the Honda CR-V has been one of the most dependable and reliable compact SUVs in the segment for years and years. So the emotional factor for me would be... "I can drive this cute 'ute just about anywhere with minimal maintenance and not have to worry about it breaking down like so many other SUVs and cars alike in the segment". I think that Evie has it down pat. She stated that she had a Volkswagen Beetle that did nothing but break down so she had to oftentimes walk two different places if she needed to get there. The fact that you can jump into a vehicle in the first place, know it will start up, and not leave you stranded places is more than enough of a reassuring emotional factor for sure. 😉
Excellent remark! You're absolutely right. Few things unsettle a positive emotional state like wondering whether your car will actually carry you to work. 🙌
It's CRV .. Comfortable Roundabout Vehicle. We got the 2007 V-tec .
Scotty can diagnose that engine vibration, go to AutoZone down the street, get the part(s), & fix the problem in under 3 minutes.
Rev up your vtec!
Best car I’ve ever owned
Micah please clean those very cloudy headlights! How do you see at night?! Great review as always! 👍🏼
What’s the best product to clean cloudy headlights?
Mitul Jariwala turtle wax has a good headlight cleaner kit.
Use arm and hammer baking soda toothpaste and a clearcoat like one from meguiars
There are a bunch of tutorials on YT.
These Honda CR-Vs are amazing. What are you thinking of replacing it with when you are done with this?
only Micah can make we sit thru a 20 min video about a 08 CRV.
Awesome
Your wife seems to be cool!
Same engine like in my 2007 Accord se, 166hp.
how about the fuel consomsion sir
I too occasionally encourage my wife to drive then quickly am ready to get the steering wheel back. 😏
You could give your wife some perspective as to what a 100 or so hp feels like by letting her drive a compact sedan. Also, it would help to give her some idea how much it takes to move a car by pointing out to her how a heavy body on frame truck type behaves on the road (accelerating, turning, and braking effort) compared to a unibody compact sedan.
Ahhh, I miss my 2009 CR-V. It took care of me very well. Love that you put Apple CarPlay in it. Nice.
You guys are an adorable couple
Gabriel Rogers Aw. Thanks, man!
Please find a honda del sol and review it. That was my dream car when I was a teen.
ProjectPamaPhd My mission is clear. Will do!
How did you get the screen radio and CarPlay interface, do you have a link for the radio used?
That's a great question. We're going to make a video explaining the CarPlay compatible audio system we installed.
In the meantime, here's a link to the new version of the head unit we bought. amzn.to/2suaUXa