Description
2006 Honda CR-V 2. 0 i-VTEC Executive Auto – Extensively Refreshed / Rust Protected / Low Mileage
78, 800 miles (still in use so will rise but will update this weekly).
Reluctant sale of an extensively refreshed and mechanically sorted CR-V Executive Auto. This is not a typical tired or neglected example — the vehicle has undergone substantial preventative maintenance and restoration work over the last year with the intention of keeping it long-term.
I am an enthusiast and much of the work carried out has been preventative rather than reactive. Many components were replaced before failure in order to preserve the driving experience and long-term condition of the vehicle, rather than simply repairing faults as they appeared. The goal throughout ownership has been to keep the vehicle reliable and refined.
The car drives exceptionally well for its age and mileage with tight suspension, smooth drivetrain behaviour, refined ride quality and no common CR-V clunks, drivetrain vibration or steering looseness.
Comprehensive work completed includes:
Suspension / steering:
- Front lower control arms
- Front sway bar links
- Front outer tie rod ends
- Front ball joints
- Rear trailing arms
- Rear trailing arm bushes
- Rear knuckle bushes
- Rear anti-roll bar bushes
- Rear upper control arms
- Full set of front and rear struts
- Springs
- Spring isolators
- Top mounts
- Multiple wheel alignments
- 5 New Goodyear tires
Drivetrain / mounts:
- All 5 engine/ transmission/ differential mounts replaced
- Front CV axles
- Intermediate shaft
- Intermediate shaft bearing
- Harmonic balancer / crank pulley
- Belt tensioner assembly
- Crankshaft pulley seal
Transmission / drivetrain servicing:
- Automatic transmission fluid changes
- Automatic transmission filter
- Rear differential fluid service
- Shift solenoid gaskets and O-rings
Power steering:
- Power steering pump rebuild
- Later replaced with reconditioned power steering pump
- Power steering reservoir
- Full power steering fluid flush
Engine / maintenance:
- Valve lash adjustment
- Spark plugs
- Injector rebuild/ service
- VTEC solenoid gasket and filter
- PCV valve
- PCV hose
- PCV grommet
- Intake air temperature sensor
- Upstream and downstream O2 sensors
- EVAP purge solenoid
- Rocker cover gasket
- Spark plug tube seals
- Rocker cover bolt grommets
- K&N Lifetime Air filter
- Coolant drain and refill
- Regular engine oil servicing
Body / condition:
- Underside rust removed
- Fully Lanoguard undersealed
- Headlights restored
- New boot seal
- Excellent interior condition
- Very clean engine bay
- Original OEM appearance
- No modifications (aside from oil catch can to prevent oil mist being recirculated into intake)
Additional maintenance:
- New wiper blades
- Regular preventative servicing throughout ownership
The vehicle has been maintained regardless of cost with a detailed handwritten maintenance log documenting work completed and mileage intervals.
This is a genuinely hard-to-find example with:
- low mileage
- rust prevention already completed
- extensive suspension and drivetrain refresh work
- excellent interior condition
- strong enthusiast ownership history
Everything works as it should and the vehicle is extremely comfortable and refined to drive. The only remaining item currently being addressed is a light A/ C compressor clutch bearing noise, for which I already have the replacement clutch assembly.
Sale is purely due to a change in financial circumstances and the increasing cost of running it. This was intended to be a long-term keeper and significant time, effort and money has gone into bringing the vehicle to its current condition.
A genuinely difficult vehicle to replace in similar condition and specification. Most examples on the market now are significantly higher mileage, rusty underneath, mechanically tired or heavily neglected.
More photos available upon request including underside condition.
MOT due in June, have no concerns regarding it passing flawlessly.
£6, 250Part service history (dealer/ independent) but a full log of all work I have done personally.
