1987 Honda CRX Si review from North America
"A cheap, reliable car that is fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got it it needed the following:
Brake pads needed replacment.
The metal arm that connects the stick shift to the transmission was loose and needed tightening.
The car had bad rust on the body and two small holes needed patching, however the frame was OK.
I junked the car when it had multiple failures of the starter/ignition system and other electronic componants and I no longer needed the vehicle.
General comments?
I loved this car. The 87 CRX is the best car I have ever owned. Keep in mind that I say this even considering the almost 400000 miles on the car when I got it, and the fact that previous owners really abused this car. Up until the last day I had the car it ran excellent. I finally got rid of it when the car had serious problems with the electrical system, but past this it drove like a charm up to the last day. It is a 5-speed manual, which the way I drove gave me almost 35mpg. The car accelerated very quickly and performed excellent. Assuming you can find one in good shape, I would reccomend this car to anyone looking for something that is low cost, VERY low upkeep, and fun to drive. Its tiny tho, so don't expect to haul the kids with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 16v 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 380000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 390000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda civic |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2002 |