I drive a '99 first generation CR-V and love it. When it's time for a "new"er car, I'll likely trade for a second generation CR-V, then third, etc etc.

CR-Vs have been around for 16 years now, and I see the first gen running around EVERYWHERE still.

I'd say the only beef I have is the fuel efficiency. It's not bad, it's actually comparable to the little Mazda Protege I drove for 15 years.