what about the HRV

**phils_herre** · 16-11-2003 10:41 PM

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...

**Tofu** · 17-11-2003 08:52 AM

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:

**Civic Type R** · 01-12-2003 05:42 PM

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

**tom** · 21-12-2003 01:36 PM

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.

**Setanta** · 23-12-2003 11:32 PM

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?

**gold87Civic** · 11-06-2004 04:32 PM

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.

**bigdongers** · 12-06-2004 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by Setanta

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

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

**DACRV** · 13-06-2004 07:09 PM

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

**Jus-10** · 15-06-2004 11:52 AM

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

**toE** · 16-06-2004 12:15 AM

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

**Jus-10** · 16-06-2004 08:29 AM

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.