We have 4 Hondas in our driveway. Two 2004 CR-Vs, one bought new, one used about 4 years ago. We flat tow the one bought used and it has been a great car. The other CR-V is being abused by the young son who has increased its weight greatly by applying too many cycling related stickers here there and everywhere. So far it has survived his efforts to destroy it and runs fine. I expect both of them to be on the road for many more years. If you take care of your vehicles I don't think you can go wrong buying a older CR-V and holding on to it. I saw a 2002 the other day with new interior and new paint. It was beautiful.