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Automobile Enthusiasts

LogDog75

(1,436 posts)

24. I owned a 2007 CR-V and loved it

Reply to Beatlelvr (Original post)

Tue Jun 16, 2026, 02:28 PM

20 hrs ago

Great car but over the past two years I had a number of repairs on it including the air conditioning system, stater, struts and ball joints. The engine ran great but I lost confidence in the car since I take a couple of long trips to Las Vegas and Reno and I didn't want to breakdown along the way. I made the decision to buy a 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid and I donated the old car to my local PBS station.

I took good care of the old car and you could tell it looked almost new after 19 years. I'd did a light hand washing weekly and waxed it about once a month. I was proud of the car but when it came time to replace it I had no emotional attachment to it.

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Does anyone else get emotionally attached to their cars? [View all] Beatlelvr Monday OP

Am not a really good advisor on this UpInArms Monday #1

I'd say you are pretty attached to that car. Beatlelvr Monday #13

make the repair, keep the car. Blues Heron Monday #2

If the car is in otherwise good condition, can you replace it for $6,000? Buy a used engine and have it gone through. .. marble falls Monday #3

Look at a remanufactored engine. LastDemocratInSC Monday #5

Thanks for the information! Beatlelvr Monday #14

I lost my beloved 2002 Outback to Hurricane Helene. blm Monday #4

Wow! Beatlelvr Monday #12

replaced the engine in my 2009 Outback HappyH Monday #6

Fix it gay texan Monday #7

I am emotionally attached to my car... murielm99 Monday #8

You want to depreciate an additional $6k, or you want to depreciate $30k? bucolic_frolic Monday #9

My Problem is Investing Too Much in Any One Vehicle (not good at cutting my losses). waterwatcher123 Monday #10

All good advice! Thanks so much for the input. Beatlelvr Monday #11

If the body and frame are sound, eat the 6k. 3Hotdogs Monday #15

Yes, they are Beatlelvr Monday #17

Then have it pur on a lift and check the undercarriage for rust decay. 3Hotdogs Monday #23

What is the condition of the brakes? Transmission? Suspension? Tires? Auggie Monday #16

So true. Beatlelvr Monday #18

You may want to have a trusted mechanic give it a good inspection ... Auggie Monday #22

Pay the $6k & keep your car SheltieLover Monday #19

You might look for a JDM engine. SheltieLover Monday #20

Yes, until they break down and the repairs costs hundreds. Then, the affair is over. surfered Monday #21

I owned a 2007 CR-V and loved it LogDog75 20 hrs ago #24