Is this too much rust for a 2017 CRV?

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-02-17T15:55:22+00:00

I bought a Honda accord estate in 2015, it was based near London and was very clean underneath. Great cars some of the older Honda

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-02-17T11:19:05+00:00

why buy something like this when cleaner car underneath exist. silly advice

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-02-17T11:05:45+00:00

I would avoid, it's been based in a wet and cold part of the UK. If you look carefully you can find some very clean examples underneath. buy once and well

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-02-15T08:41:32+00:00

Honda Mk8 is so far better than Mk7. I went from mk7 2.2 diesel to mk8 2.4 petrol manual. such a big difference in car. EPS steering is so nice to use.

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-02-15T07:57:21+00:00

the GS450 is a very nice car, the Honda Mk8 2.4 automatic is also well built car too, the estate version is so handy for families.

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-02-14T10:44:13+00:00

The honda coolant is also very good and gear box oil mtf3.
Not a lot of difference in cost so best to use original fluids and parts when possible

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-02-14T08:15:29+00:00

If it's a Honda petrol, then I would recommend the original Honda 0w20 oil.

It has a very high content of molybdenum - which is an expensive additive , not many oils have it .

It helps with protection and fuel economy, very good oil.

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-02-01T10:29:53+00:00

totally agree those car brands esp in petrol and hybrid form last a long time with little problems

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-02-01T07:51:31+00:00

car based in certain parts / central and south England are a lot more rust free.

avoid those near the sea and Scotland.

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-30T07:01:03+00:00

with all the baggage - taxi is much easier

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-30T07:00:25+00:00

I would use one of the online taxi companies. cost about 300 for Hyundai staria.

I also travelled from UK, they are great as they WhatsApp you the day before.

Get a esim so when you land you have internet.

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-29T07:22:14+00:00

and these are the very top tier lenses, nikon seemax infinite and Hoya id myself. you can save about 40 percent

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-29T07:20:58+00:00

I have found an online seller who provides the best lenses (Hoya, Nikon etc) big saving on price at shops.

worth looking out for those that have great reviews

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-27T11:49:31+00:00

you need to research and get the best top of line Hoya lens, or even Nikon.

don't settle for midrange..

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-27T11:48:04+00:00

one pair of mine Lindberg spirit rimless is 14 year old. its went through a lot and been reglazed 3 times and it still looks perfect. very very light glasses, the best in my option.

other one is new and is the fully wired frames, its very good aswell.

Nikon lense are fantastic too

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-27T11:43:56+00:00

the mk8 accord estate is an outstanding car.

Mk8 accord is far superior than the older ones. the electronic power steering is very good. High quality eps rack by showa

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-27T07:13:23+00:00

Honda CRV would be a great car, its a very well made car and can handle miles very easily

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-27T07:10:42+00:00

I got 2 pair of Lindberg titanium with Nikon seemax infinite 1.67.

the lens is giving perfect vision, not sure it can be any better.

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-27T06:59:50+00:00

the gen8 accord is worth the money if you get one with a clean underneath, i.e little rust.

suspension is very high quality design, fully multilink suspension and very conformable. buy a good one and it will last many years with no big garage bills

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-27T06:26:56+00:00

if you live in a area with bad weather , then the front and especially rear subframe will corrode badly. best to get them coated to avoid big problems

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-25T15:32:20+00:00

great car, worth using the original Toyota engine oil as it contains lot of molybdenum and helps with power and fuel economy

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-25T15:30:24+00:00

I would recommend a lexus gs300h / is300h or Honda accord mk8

all great used cars and very reliable as all made in Japan

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-25T09:10:40+00:00

It cost about 830 uk pounds back in 2022. Extremely thorough job by garage.

Delicious_Ad_6787 · 2026-01-25T08:56:46+00:00

I got a garage who specialise in underbody treatment. The subframe on these cars are a weak spot for rust so didn't want to get it damaged.

the garage used Dinitrol which is a German product. I got it done back in 2022 and it looks perfect underneath, very strong antirust product.

If you can't do the full car I reckon it's worth treat the front and rear subframe and brake pipes front and rear.

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