1985 Honda CRX HF review from North America
"Awesome fuel economy, but still a 'real' car, with great reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car would not stay running in cold weather, even with the choke adjusted rich. Rebuilt the carburetor, and still had problems idling, because of vacuum leaks at the throttle shaft. Bought a fully rebuilt Keihin carburetor, and now the car runs great, with much better fuel economy.
Driver's seat is worn through the bolster to the metal. Plan to install a used Del Sol seat.
General comments?
Outstanding fuel economy. 55 mpg on the highway if I keep it below 65 mph, and 45 mpg all-around average.
Even though it's slow, it's fun to drive and easy to park.
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| The potential to be a high performance monster |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 145000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 20th March, 2008 |