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2002 Honda Cr-v / 1 Owner / Perfect Service History / Truly Like New Condition on 2040-cars

Year:2002 Mileage:101189 Color: Tan /
 Tan
Location:

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Engine:2.4L 2354CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: SHSRD78452U001153
Year: 2002
Mileage: 101,189
Make: Honda
Sub Model: CRV CR-V CR V
Model: CR-V
Exterior Color: Tan
Trim: LX Sport Utility 4-Door
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4WD
Number of Cylinders: 4
Options: CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows



About Us 

We are a licensed independent used car dealer in the State of Virginia. We strive to offer hand picked vehicles at rock bottom wholesale prices while giving the attention and courteous support to each individual client. We are with you every step of the way including assisting with arranging transportation after the deal is done.  We stand behind ALL of our cars 100%. We do our very best with listing and describing our vehicles on eBay. Please enjoy the extensive amount of photos we include for each car to help bridge the gap of buying a car sight unseen. By reading our feedback, you can see you are buying from professionals. Please READ OUR TERMS before bidding. By bidding, you are entering into a legally binding contract. If you don't have financing in place, do not bid until you have financing in place. All cars are sold with a clean and clear title along with 30 day tags, some titles will take up to 2 weeks to receive. Good luck bidding and if you need anything, please let us know. If you have any questions, ask before bidding. Thanks!!!


2002 Honda CR-V

 Thanks for viewing this GORGEOUS and ABSOLUTELY STUNNING CR-V offered by Davis AutoSports!!!! This is one of the nicest, cleanest, best serviced 2002 CR-V right now on the market. Like all of our vehicles, this is a Carfax Certified Buy Back Vehicle. This 1 OWNER HONDA is in AMAZING condition in every aspect for the year and mileage.  The previous owner t
ook PERFECT care of this car both cosmetically and more importantly mechanically.  This rare find will come with a VA state inspection to assure that it is in great mechanical condition!!!! This Honda looks and drives GREAT!!! 

TRUE 1 OWNER VEHICLE 
AMAZING CONDITION
NEWER TIRES
DEALER SERVICE RECORDS 
PERFECT CARFAX

Exterior Condition

The exterior of this vehicle is in AMAZING condition for the year and has been well cared for.  The paint is in great condition as you will see int the photos.   I tried to include as many pictures as possible so you can see the true condition of the car.....This Honda really shows like a 10K mile vehicle, it simply amazing. You will be very very impressed with with the condition of exterior. Please keep in mind this is a pre-owend vehicle so it will show some very minor wear. We have included over 50 exterior pics and a HD video, please view all pics and video...Please note, this Honda has like new tires on it. 


Interior Condition

The interior of this Honda is in PERFECT condition for the year and mileage. The carpets ARE IN BRAND NEW CONDITION, EVEN THE FLOOR MATS ARE FLAWLESS!!!  The seats look AMAZING  for the year and mileage.  The rear passenger area is great condition. The headliner has no issues and is very very clean. All dash areas and door panels are very clean with no wear. 
All power components work absolutely perfect and the AC is ICE ICE cold. The photos below will show EVERY part of the interior so you can see for yourself how clean it is. 

This Honda  is in great condition in every way, the motor runs great and is very strong and starts up fine with no issues.  All driving components work just as they should, the tranny is nice and tight and shifts very smooth.  The complete drive-train has no mechanical issues.  As great condition as this car is, IT IS a pre owned car therefore you will find some minor wear from it being driven, both interior and exterior.  I would also like to add the AC is ICE cold !!!



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 Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
 Owner 1
Year purchased2002 
Type of ownerPersonal
Estimated length of ownership11 yrs. 1 mo. 
Owned in the following states/provincesMaryland 
Estimated miles driven per year9,267/yr 
Last reported odometer reading95,439 

 Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
 Owner 1
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | LemonGuaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical LimitsGuaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms | View Certificate

 Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
 Owner 1
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
No open recalls reported to CARFAX.
No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired

 Detailed History

 Owner 1
Purchased:2002
Type:Personal
Where:Maryland
Est. miles/year:9,267/yr
Est. length owned:8/12/02 - present 
(11 yrs. 1 mo.)
Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
07/08/2002  17  Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Washed/detailed
Cargo tray/mat installed
Anti-theft/keyless device/alarm installed
07/11/2002   Dealer Inventory
Maryland  
Vehicle sold
08/12/2002  31  Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bel Air, MD
Title #32417265  
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Titled or registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
10/16/2002  3,866  Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Exterior light bulb(s) replaced
Oil and filter changed
12/20/2002  6,415  Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Tires rotated
Oil and filter changed
02/27/2003  9,396  Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
06/09/2003  14,014  Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Tires rotated
09/04/2003  17,963  Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
12/22/2003  22,134  Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Oil and filter changed
Tires rotated
03/06/2004  26,539  Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
05/28/2004  30,373  Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Tires rotated
Oil and filter changed
07/23/2004   Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Oil and filter changed
Front wiper blades/refills replaced
11/23/2004   Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Oil and filter changed
Tires rotated
12/30/2005   Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Four wheel alignment performed
04/30/2007   Schaefer & Strohminger Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
sandsauto.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Shoulder seatbelt buckle replaced
07/09/2008   Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bel Air, MD
Title #32417265  
Registration issued or renewed
08/04/2010   Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bel Air, MD
Title #32417265  
Registration issued or renewed
02/13/2012  89,146  Bel Air Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
belairhonda.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
05/08/2012  90,648  Bel Air Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
belairhonda.com  
Vehicle serviced
07/11/2012   Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bel Air, MD
Title #32417265  
Registration issued or renewed
11/26/2012  95,439  Bel Air Honda
Fallston, MD
410-893-0600
belairhonda.com  
Vehicle serviced




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ALL OF OUR CARS HERE AT DAVIS AUTOSPORTS COME WITH A VIRGINIA STATE 12 MONTHS INSPECTION WHICH INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING


 INSPECT BRAKES FOR:

    * Worn, damaged or missing parts.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums.
    * Leaks in system, proper fluid level.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs.
      (NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.) 

4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:

    * Broken or missing parts.
    * Proper adjustment.
    * Standard factory equipment or equivalent. 

5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, aim, and output.
    * Condition of lamp, wiring and switch.
    * Beam indicator. 

Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Aim of fog and driving lamps.
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.
      (NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.) 

7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible).
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens. 

8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)

    * Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends.
    * Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm.
    * Play in steering wheel.
    * Wheel alignment and axle alignment.
    * Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles.
    * Shock absorbers.
    * Broken frame.
    * Broken or missing engine mounts.
    * Lift blocks. 

9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:

    * Condition of tires including tread depth.
    * Mixing radials and bias ply tires.
    * Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation. 

10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:

    * Rigidity of mounting.
    * Condition of reflecting surface.
    * View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear). 

Top of page11. – INSPECT HORN FOR:

    * Electrical connections, mounting and horn button.
    * Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet. 

12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:

    * Approved type safety glass.
    * Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision.
    * Cracked, scratched or broken glass.
    * Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED.
    * Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate.
    * Operation of left front door glass. 

13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:

    * Operating condition.
    * Condition of blade. 

14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:

    * Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc.
    * Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system. 

15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:

    * Illumination of rear plate. 

16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:

    * Operating condition of hood latch.
    * Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected.
    * Fluid levels that are below the proper level
        1.  Brake fluid.
        2.  Power steering fluid.
    * Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence. 

Top of page17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:

    * Installation.
    * Operation.
      (NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.) 

18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Anchorage.
    * Location.
    * Condition. 

19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:

    * Approved type.
    * Installation. 

20. – INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR:

    * Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or
    * The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or
    * Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or
    * If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously.     

21. – INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
    * Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position. 

22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:

    * Any part that is not securely fastened.
    * Liquid fuel leakage.
    * Fuel tank filler cap for presence. 

23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:

            (a)  Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment.
            (b)  Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.






Terms of Sale Overview

  

 Payment Terms: 

The successful high bidder will submit a $500.00 non refundable deposit via paypal within 48hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due within 7 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.




Acceptable Payment Methods: 

Cash (In Person), certified check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, or third party approved financing. Please call prior to bidding to insure your third party financing is acceptable terms of payment. All checks are made payable to Davis AutoSports.





Fees and Taxes: 

Davis AutoSports does charge a $179 processing fee.  Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title or registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered.



Contact us:

 You can reach us via email at JD@DavisAutoSports.Com
Office (804) 737-1505
Cell (202) 491-9929
Fax (804) 737-1506
 We are located at 5701A Oakleys Pl. Richmond VA 23223. 



Term and Conditions:

All vehicles are sold as is with no warranty unless noted differently above. We sell late model low mileage vehicles that may still have existing manufacturer's warranty. All inspections must be completed and financing arranged prior to bidding. Pre-sale inspections are welcomed and encouraged. Inspection companies are available on the internet as well as eBay. We will gladly take the vehicle to your choice of inspection station within 30 mins of our dealership. Additional keys, owners manuals, key fobs, CD cartridges, and navigation disc may not be available if not including in the listing. These cars are driven by employees and test driven by customers and sometimes are on ebay up to 3-4 weeks therefore the mileage can be up to 1000 miles more, but is typically only up to 100. 

We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction. We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive negative feedback. Please email or call us if you have negative feedback or zero feedback prior to bidding. Zero feedback bidders who don't contact us will have their bid canceled. Upon final inspection of the vehicle, if it's not as described, purchaser doesn't have to complete the transaction. We shall gladly refund your deposit IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AS DESCRIBED.   If your vehicle is shipped and upon it's arrival, if it not as described we will gladly accept the vehicle back for a 100% refund of the vehicle price, vehicle must remain with the transportation company. Buyer pays for all shipping charges.  Please expect wear associated with age, miles, and vehicle history. Vehicle may have dings, dents, paint chips, previous paint work, windshield chips, wheel scuffs, scratches, rust and other wear or defects that are associated with age and mileage that are not visible in photos. Please expect stains in carpets, stress lines and worn sports on seats, and other common interior wear even if NOT shown in photos. We attempt to accurately describe our vehicles condition with photos and text. The content in this listing is subjective and should be used as a guide to determine a vehicles condition prior to bidding. If you dont see something photographed or specifically described, please dont assume anything, we are here to answer all question. Please expect wear and flaws, this is standard on most used vehicles. Maintenance and check engine lights and related issues are the responsibility of the new owner. Please make an appointment prior to picking up your new vehicle.  Allow up to 30 days on receipt of title. Prior to bidding, arrangements must be made with our company if your vehicle is not to be picked up in person or if shipping is arranged by the buyer within 7 days. Storage fees of thirty five dollars per day incur after the7th day if no prior arrangement are made. Non paying bidders are subject to guidelines of the Better Business Bureau, a five hundred dollar re listing fee and also eBay's non paying bidder’s recourse. All non paying bidders that don't communicate with our company are subject to judgments up to five thousand dollars with Hanover County Small Claims Court. Suits are filed automatically with our legal department. All transactions are taken place in Hanover County so thats where all claims from buyer and seller would be filed. If you don't intend on paying for your purchase we highly encourage you not to bid on our auctions. We pursue all non paying bidders. Deposits are non refundable. We value the integrity of our company, products, employees and most of all, our customers, so by bidding on our auctions you are in agreement to our complete terms of sale. 



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The Civic Tourer was designed by Honda's European studio, and its overall look comes across as more muscular, sporty and stylish than both the sedan and two-door coupe, with bulging fenders and revised windows. Adrian Killham, large project leader for the Civic Tourer, has commented on the styling, saying, "Recently launched cars have tended to follow a similar style. The Civic Tourer has a different balance and appeal." We appreciate the sentiment, and the Tourer's shape is a big reason why we like it.
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Wed, 02 Jan 2013

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