Is Honda Cr-V 2015 still worth buying today?

[MrOracle]

6 months ago I was shopping for them, and while I ended up buying a 2015 Toyota RAV4 instead, I was trying to get a CRV. 3 of the 4 Hondas I've bought for my family (I'm the family car buyer) here reached 300,000 miles or more without major repairs - the fourth was totaled by a distracted driver crashing into it. My 2008 Acura is at 210,000 miles and runs like a clock.

Buying a used car is about figuring out its condition. If you aren't mechanical, you should ask a local to recommend you a shop that can perform a quality pre-purchase inspection. It's worth the cost given what the car will cost you. You can inspect the paint, body, and interior condition yourself, but if you don't know cars well, there are too many things that only a seasoned mechanic will catch, so that $150 or whatever is money well spent (assuming a good mechanic).

Even if you find problems, some problems are straightforward to fix and you can negotiate the price down to cover it. Other problems mean you walk away immediately, because some problems aren't worth fixing.

Anyway, Hondas are among the most reliable and best built, and CRVs are relatively simple by modern standards, which is what you want. That's why they hold their value so well, and why so many cars don't.

[MuddyMole]

In general, it's a bad idea to buy a new car because depreciation is so steep, and it's a bad idea to buy a very old car because it may be unreliable - so 2015 is roughly in the sweetspot (provided you get a good price, of course!).

Hondas are generally reliable, but even the most reliable models of car have their problems. The best way to find them is usually by reading the owners' forums, and then at least you know what to look out for on a test drive. In the case of the 2015 CR-V, cars fitted with a continually variable transmission had vibration problems, for example: http://www.hondaproblems.com/cr-v-vibration/
With my model of Honda (an older Civic), the original clutch was too weak for the amount of torque the engine produces, and would commonly fail after as few as 30k miles; the display for the A/C often failed; and apparently the back door seals are prone to leaking too. It pays to do your homework.

[Jaximus-Lion]

The Honda Cr-V 2015 model is below average to me. My uncle is a car mechanic and i learned a lot from him. Some guys went into details here and gave good pointers like the tramission vibrations, snow, clutch torque. I live in Sweden and many has Hondas , it's a good car in few models but when it gets older, it can be a mess will cost you a fortune, or! Easy to fix. What is your budget limit?

[Interstate]

Honda SUVs are equipped with what is referred to as CVT transmissions. They are known for having issues as well as high failure rates. They don't use the traditional mechanical torque converter filled with two+ quarts of Transmission fluid. The CVT uses an electronic similar principle that is known to fail! If you want to buy an SUV, find one NOT Honda and doesn't operate with a CVT Tranny.

[jamesgoldman]

I'd be cautious that kinda age is a deadzone of car buying

I know richer people who still only buy 3-5 year old cars because they have deprecated

I know my step-Grandad bought cars that were 10 years old but would buy 2 or 3 as a back up for parts, growing up he has Toyota people carriers but now he's got X-type Jaguars

[Fireguy17]

cars last a lot longer.
Check the history of it if possible, carfax etc.
Also depending on the miles it has on it, and are there any major expensive maintenance items coming up soon. Timing belt?
You would need to figure the cost of those as well.

[slatyb]

Hondas are extremely reliable, so a 2015 CR-V should give you no trouble for many years. Have you checked lease options on a new one?

[DryGermanGuy]

Never, ever buy a new car, unless you are at least „wealthy“ and/or get an insane deal (as in 35% off).
Japanese cars are very reliable, even more so than German cars. 🤭

[De_La_BakedBeans]

As long it hasn't had any major problems before it should be alright. Being a Honda it will have its problems, but nothing a quick stop to the mechanics can solve.

[Leonharted]

It would depend on the mileage, obviously. But I have a 2012 Honda Fit, and its still doing great.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Just make sure there are no recalls on it, always have things in writing about this vehicle, always get a mechanic to do test rides before you purchase it.

[horatiohornblower]

Honda’s are good cars. All that matters for if it worth it is condition, mileage and price.