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Battery died after I left the radio on for too long.
Hood rattled for a while, but the dealer adjusted a damper for free out of warranty and the problem is gone.
Great little car. It's supposed to be an economical car, but when you drop that 5-speed down into third and stomp the gas, the VTEC engine will get up and scream. I've had it up to 110 mph and it felt just fine. I even auto-crossed at a local SCCA race. I lost, but had fun.
It gets 42 mpg even with the A/C on, looks good, cranks every time, has great re-sale value (unless they find out about the race) and should stay this way for years to come.
How is it that you got your '97 HX up to 110 MPH? I also have a '97 HX and she tops out at 95 MPH, Unless I get a small hill, is that the same for you? I know that you'll only get it 100 MPH if you hit a small downhill. Unless you know another trick?
I also have a 97 Civic HX and I'm able to hit 110 in third gear I have never maxed out. Only thing I know it to have is a short throw shifter, and Cold air induction. It's able to hit 70 in second. I bought the car with custom paint Burnt orange, Rims, and all the mods.
I just bought a 1997 Honda Civic HX and it also gets around 42+ MPG on the highway. I know it has no problems whatsoever at 80 MPH on the highway and feel it still has room to "stretch". These are great little cars!
I have had a 97 HX for like 3 years its great on gas got a lotta aftermarket parts, but even before that I had it up to 110 with ease and with out a lot of vibration. great car had it top out at 125. Very very reliable, starts everytime and since it's a honda it will last a lifetime... Did I mention its great on gas...
I owned a 98 Civic HX. I've hit about 110 - 115. It ran great! :-) I've hit 115 in my 2001 Civic LX about 3 weeks ago going on Interstate 40. I think that 115 is the limit in the 2001 Civic LX.
I have a 97 Honda Civic HX and I love the car. It's black with manual transmission, and I got it up to 110 on the highway, but felt like she had more to go.
Tiburon's are way faster, I can climb hills with ease, and I can even go down with ease, I love every single horse that my 4 clyinder gives, all 76 at the wheels, how many does your honda's have at the wheel's?
I sure hope a Tiburon is faster than a Civic HX. The HX was designed to give economy and I do not know what Hyundai built the Tiburon for.
For Style!!
I currently own a 97 civic HX and it is a blast to drive. just this morning on the way to school I had it at 100 and still had room to go. they are good on gas with many aftermarket part to put on.
I have a 97 HX, good car just got an oil change today, hopefully that will increase my MPG. In 5th gear at about 4000 RPMs I can hit a hundred. I know that it can go faster. I can hit 65-70 in 2nd gear. Does anyone know if all HX's have VTEC-E?
Yes the 97 civic hx does have the vtec-e. this motor is right below the actual vtec motor. I'm currently begining to turbo this motor.
I am the 3rd owner of this car and currently have 180,000 miles on it. Runs perfect! It’s a manual 5-speed, VTEC-E, SOHC, 97’ HX to be more accurate. Only now with this many miles am I beginning to replace parts on it. Before, everything was original, meaning the previous owners did little to no repairs to this car and they really did beat the heck out of it (surprisingly the interior is mint). The only major fixes to this car, which I have yet to begin by the way, are a new clutch, AC pump, left front brake caliper, and both Oxygen sensors.
The only beef I have with this car is the price of the oxygen sensors totaling $800 in parts (I do my own repairs). I get an average of 33 street, and 37 highway, and that’s with bad sensors! I’ve gone as fast as this car will let me; 124mph or exactly 200k/hr at 5500-ish RPMS in 4th gear, then the governor kicks in and drops me to 100mph. The rev limiter kicks in at about 7200 RPMS. This is a great car and very affordable to operate, with the exception of the O2 sensors. I will not ditch this car until the engine blows or the body rots, it’s that good.
I love my 97 Civic HX... It's an automatic, and I love the way it runs. Love the CVT! It's got serious get-up-and-go... I have had it at 110 mph and could have pushed it more, but I am a great big scaredy cat :) The only problem I have ever had with it is that today the exhaust pipe came off of the catalytic converter, and it's gotta be welded back on tomorrow. Other than that, I have had it for 36k miles (14 months), done a lot of traveling, a long daily commute to work, pushed it hard, and it's holding out great :) It now has 172k miles. and runs like brand new (aside from being loud as heck b/c of current exhaust issues!). I have a baby and am looking to move up to a 4-door (a Camry or Accord?) because it's a pain to get him into his car seat now, but I won't get rid of the civic unless I have to. It's fun to drive!!! I highly recommend this car to anyone... I have become so attached to it in the past year! Not to mention all I save in gas!
Is there any way to disable the limiter?