1989 Honda CRX Reviews

Just fit in being, 1.90 metres tall.

Still gives me great feeling driving, good handling no power-steering, no aircon, no electric windows, just the electric sunroof!

STILL DOING FINE AFTER 19 YEARS.

As from 2001, when not in use, stored at garage.

Nothing yet.

It's a great car to drive, I drive it every day with a lot of fun.

It's fast because of the great 131bhp engine (engine code: D16a9)

Aside from a muffler replacement and some brake pads, the only thing I did to the car was replace the clutch around 170,000 km.

This was my first car that I used as a daily driver. I bought it from a girl who was traveling. It was parked in here parents driveway for a year and she needed money. I paid $3,800 for the car when it was 10 years old with 144,000 km. Not bad. The car was in excellent condition. Bone stock with a flawless interior and only miner scratches on the body.

I used the car to go to and from school which was about 30km (20 miles) in each direction. I regularly put on 500 + km (300 miles) every week. I put the recommended premium gas in it, when it cost less than half of what it costs now, and that was my only expense. My mom had a 93 DX hatch back with the 1.5 motor, my CRX ran circles around that thing. It was crazy how much more performance there was. 108 HP moving 2000 lbs, not too bad. I did a lot of road trips one summer and the car easily cruised at 170 km/h (105 mph). I sold it 2 1/2 years later for $3,500 and about 60,000 km more.

You will never be able to find an untouched ex. these days but who know, there might be an old lady with a 91 Si in here garage with 50,000km.....

Had to change the driver side outer CV joint (I also need to do the passenger side as this is on its way out too).

* Good indication that mechanical parts on Honda wear evenly.

Had to replace radiator - well easy to do this.

Change tyres and brakes like on any car.

The heater does not work!!!

For a unmodified 1989 car, I have tried to see the fastest it would go (like what I do with all cars). I got over 130 miles per hour with the CRX - and it still had a little more to go - this is excellent for a a car that is nearly 20 years old, and all I did was change the spark plugs and air filter.

I have thicker tyres (205/45) rather than the standard 185/65. When doing speeds over 100mph I would strongly recommend you put the thickest tyres on to offer better grip and handling.

I bought this car cos the shape reminds me of the car in back to the future. Also I owned a crappy 1996 Rover 25, which has to be the worst car I even owned. This car is still faster than brand new cars on the road today - especially in the 1000-1600cc range.

** Bad points **

Rust.

Can be juicy in petrol if you put the pedal to the metal all of the time.

Insurance could be cheaper for a small car like this.

The car is a little flimsy - i.e plastic breaking inside etc.

CV joints were cracking when purchased, probably due to the previous owner's hard driving.

Oil leak from fuel pump.

That's all.

Seriously underrated hot hatch. Even in 1.5 twin carb form, it's fast and amazing. Fuel consumption in the 50`s if driven sensibly (around 80mph).