1990 Honda CRX Si review from North America
"A well handling, fuel efficient and very reliable machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 135,000 miles I replaced the CV boots.
At 145,000 miles I replaced the radiator, which had developed a crack.
I'm on the third set of brakes, 3rd set of drive belts, 4th set of tires, and 4th water pump. (I think I had one dud water pump in there somewhere.)
General comments?
The CRX was a brilliant stroke by Honda. No other car at the time and price came close to providing it's combination of performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency. It is also a great looking car which still stands out today as a styling triumph. I think it's a classic.
Mine still gets over 35 mpg on a daily commute, which combines city, freeway, and a little stop and go traffic. On pure open freeway it approaches 45 mpg. (I've been pretty good about regular maintenance and have been taking it to the same shop for all 14 years and 175,000 miles.)
The car is a getting a bit long in the tooth, but it can still makes me smile as I hug a tight corner and leave some ridiculously huge, gas hogging, roll-over prone SUV wallowing far behind.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 175000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Wagon |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2003 |