what about the HRV

Hey all,
I have just noticed recently HR-V 4wd in the market... i know they been out for a few years and dont make them anymore but was wondering why they are so cheap..

Like a 99 sports model has mags, sunroof, air cond, spoiler ect... and i have found it in the papers for $14 - 16,000...

I dont mind the shape and believe that they are quite good value but still in doubt as to why they are sooo cheap (even from the dealers)... The only suggestion I have is that its mainly due to the motor being so small in quite a big car (1.6lt, 1300kg???)...

Does anyone have or been in one that could shed some light on this topic... This would be much appreciated...

if you still wanted to modify this car, you can...
the aftermarket parts in japan for this car is phenominal...
have a friend with high cams in his HRV, it can beat a dc2r around a certain track....i've seen it with my own two eyes... :shock:

Are you for real ???
out of the D16z and CVT gearbox ?

damn, bro tell me more. My mum has one and we're always looking at ways to speed it up.
:P

I suspect it is cheap because it is no longer made (and only made for a few years), and hence it could be harder to get parts etc for it from honda??

I dont mind the hrv, make a good car for a nice audio setup.

Looks ok, I've seen a very quick one around Ryde way, I'm guessing its had an upgrade.

I've heard they are actually a GM car with honda badges - can anyone confirm/deny?

My Mum has a two-door (the 4 dor looks shyt) - they are a fun beast to drive, if you think that's cheap there are two good HRV's in The Melbourne Trading pOst this week for $9500 - yes that's right $9500 each. I you want to buy one these are the cheapest by far that i have ever seen.

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Originally Posted by Setanta

I've heard they are actually a GM car with honda badges - can anyone confirm/deny?

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I will deny that :)

The HRV is built on the Civic platform like the CRV is. Therefore it cannot be a GM car.

My cousin bought one back in 99. They are a nice car and good value at those prices. The only thing that bugged me was the lack of a drivers foot rest

yeah dude we got one as a work car and they ride great but they are fairly gutless little things if you put a sick motor in it they would fly

Drop a B16/18 in it and you'll be laughing!

wat's the engine code for the HRVs anyways?? B, K??

It uses a D16

Specs are 77kw@6200rpm, 138Nm, 0-100 in 11.1secs, weight = 1162kg

Seems like it could have some potential with some more power. I think it would be a great car.

I ve got a HRV .. great car for cruising.. and to put a nice system in.. but it's got hardly any guts at all.