1989 Honda CRX Si review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap sporty car for a lot of fun!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The wheel alignment has a nagging pull to the left. A simple wheel balance will fix that up.
I have 16" mags and the wheels rub on the rims of the car when I go round the corners with passengers. Lower performance wheels should reduce the problem.
General comments?
This is an exellent reliable and economical car for any would be racers.
Power steering and electrics are very nice, it feels like a shuttle cock-pit.
The back seats aren't designed for big people in mind and a few extra kilograms in the car does reduce its performance, but me alone it's awesome to cruise in.
I have recently fitted a K&N filter and air intake, plus have had a 2 1/4" pipe and big bore put on it. These have dramatically increased my red line ability immensely.
It's a fast light car which can easily be modified for fun.
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| A true classic in which we will never see the likes of again |
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| It was the right way to start my automotive ownership. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 175000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2002 |