1985 Honda CRX DX review from North America
"Perfect for a college student on a budget."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
3rd Gear would not stay in gear when I bought it, but it came with a functioning transmission in the back. Apparently the guy before me was drag racing it.
The ignition switch was a bit worn and temperamental, but after I took the dash out and cleaned it, it worked fine. Would be an expensive fix if it were done in a shop. ~$200.
General comments?
Quite fast for the gas mileage.
Showing a good deal of wear after 24 years, but nothing major mechanically.
Very dependable; aside from the ignition switch there's been nothing that I needed to fix. There are the usual things you'd expect after 24 years, (old battery had to be replaced, coolant, tires, some interior things) but that aside, it's a very reliable car.
Fun and versatile; it can be a little monster, or a gas sipper, depending on your mood.
Handles very well.
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| The potential to be a high performance monster |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L 3BL Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 255000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 266000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th March, 2009 |