I bought CRV last year. the reasons:
1. cargo space is much larger than sedan.
Once I used this car to deliver a 32' TV. I also successed to put a loveseat
into this car before.
2. fuel efficient
highway/local: 31/24 mpg. better than my old escort.
3. good reliability
If you check consumer reports, you will find this car is among most reliable
vechiles.
4. good resale value
not like most domestic vechiles that usually drop 3000-8000k bucks in the
first year.
5. resonable price
I paid $19200