1991 Honda CRX DX 1.6 SOHC from North America

Summary:

A quick fuel efficient car making it a bargain of a used car

Faults:

Had to replace the radiator.

Had to replace the clutch at 165,000.

Replaced ignition module and coil at 160000.

Ignition switch needs replacement.

Valve stem seals need replacement.

General Comments:

It is extremely fuel efficient averaging about 41 MPG.

Also for a 92HP motor the car is fairly quick, keeping up with my 96 Integera up until it reaches the high RPM ranges.

The car handles extremely well, making it a joy to drive on windy roads.

Although its not a large car the storage capacity is immense making road trips for two or grocery shopping a breeze.

Maintenance costs are getting to be pricey because of the cost of honda parts, but considering it's an old car, it has been pretty average in reliability.

The engine is strong running even with it pushing 200000 miles making it seem that it will run forever.

Another thing I'm surprised with is even though it is a small car, the engine compartment allows a fair amount of room to work with.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st August, 2003

16th Oct 2008, 11:17

Thank you for posting your review! I just bought my DX and the clutch went out glad. I'm not the only one! Also great to hear what good gas mileage it gets!

1991 Honda CRX Vtec 1.6 DOHC Vtec from Portugal

Summary:

Truly the power of dreams..

Faults:

Very little rust marks on the sunroof, but nowhere else.

O2 sensors blew due to stainless manifold install.

General Comments:

The real spots car entry level. I've driven several cars with more power than my Rex and none of them putted such big a smile on my face.

Many of them have been trashed, so make a wise buy. I've purchased mine after looking to eleven Rex's. My dad tried her, and bought one for him and mum.

Beautiful lines, superb handling, very rewarding drive. The engine is stunning, I advise to install an air induction kit, makes the vtec sound glorious, and when it goes, it GOES!

Huge aftermarket parts, i've seen tuned cars doing the quarter mile in 11 seconds.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th August, 2003

24th Jan 2006, 21:40

I would also like to point out that the mclaren F1 is not street legal in very few areas. Thus it is not a practical vehicle for anyone, but a millionaire or a collector. So it is no comparison to the CRX. Personally I am not impressed by 1/4 mile times. If you want to race me with your mclaren I will be happy to do so. Please don't cry when I beat you with a motorbike I bought for 300 bucks on the way to meet you.

1991 Honda CRX 1.6i 16 1.6 DOHC from Poland

Summary:

Small

Faults:

Tachometer back-lighting, but it was easy and cheap to repair.

Sunroof was quite rusted so it had to be replaced.

General Comments:

The CRX is incredibly quick and also very sensitive to the throttle. Because of it's low weight (only 910kgs) for the 130hp 1.6) it also reacts very quickly to every input.

Makes fabulous noise as it revs to the 7800rpm cut-off. And you have to rev it that high to extract maximum performance. Mine has been unofficially timed at 7.5sec. 0-100km/h.

The CRX also has some serious handling, but the hard suspension and not very soft sport seats will batter you in town.

Cabin spacious in the front, virtually no space in the back, but who would want to sit in the back anyway?

Trunk also tight, but combined with the rear seating space it is adequate for my needs.

It has some flaws, but it's awesome fun to drive and every time you drive it hard it puts a smile on your face.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th August, 2003

1991 Honda CRX hagerstown md 1.5 from North America

Summary:

Like the energizer bunny, it keeps going and going and going.

Faults:

I have had to replace the rotors three times.

I also have had to replace the axles four times on the front.

I just recently replaced the heater.

The driver's seat has started to wear badly.

General Comments:

After 230000 miles I am still getting about 48 miles per gallon of gas.

However, the speed of the car has slowed down just a little.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th June, 2003