Jeep Liberty or Honda CRV pros and cons.

[jsrore]

I have narrowed it down to a Jeep Liberty or Honda CRV
used between 1998 and 2005
looking for any advice
I will be using it as a work car/ daily commutator about 60 miles a day
and want to tow behind the MH
any advice is greatly appreciated.

Jeff

[mowermech]

jsrore wrote:
Will be looking at a CRV today i hope

i also like the Subaru but the head gasket issue ....just not sure

That's why I would not want a 6 cylinder Subaru. I have never heard of a head gasket issue with the 4 cylinder. In the past, we owned an Outback SUS (Sport Utility Sedan) and a couple of Outback Wagons. We had no problems whatsoever!

[jsrore]

Will be looking at a CRV today i hope

i also like the Subaru but the head gasket issue ....just not sure

[Fiverwheel]

I'll vote for the CRV as well. We bought ours new in 08 and have replaced the battery once and the wiper blades each year. Great mileage and you can do some limited four wheeling with it.

[path1]

Wives CRV...Changed battery (7 years old) is the only thing we've done to it besides what is in book for maint.

EXCEPT right headlight bulb goes out about once a year for some reason.

[mowermech]

We used to have an '06 Jeep Liberty CRD. It was a GREAT little car! But, the key word is LITTLE! It just didn't have the cargo capacity I wanted. I found it to be absolutely reliable.
My Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited has been totally reliable, even though it has been modified in several ways.
In fact, I have owned several Jeeps, from Jeepster Commandos (C101) to CJ models to Wranglers. The only reliability problems I ever had was with the Buick engine in one of the Jeepsters.
Personally, given the choice between a Jeep and a Honda (ANY Honda) I would take the Jeep every time!
Or, I would get a manual transmission Subaru Outback or Forester. Yes, they ARE towable 4-down with the manual transmission!
I would get the 4 cylinder. I don't care for the 6 cylinder Subarus.

[mockturtle]

I agree with the others. My CR-V is the ideal toad as well as the ideal car.

[ed6713]

According to Consumer Reports it's the CRV hands down. Not even close.

For whatever reason, Jeep has never been able to get a good handle on quality and long term reliability. It's a shame.

[Community Alumni]

Go with a CRV if you want riding comfort, good gas mileage, and reliability.

[phays]

I've got a 2006 Jeep Liberty. Easy to tow but the mileage of my Liberty is no that great. Since you will be using this car as a commuting vehicle I would check gas mileage between the two.

[jfkmk]

I know owners of both. For reliability, I'd take the CRV hands down.