1988 Honda CRX Si review from North America
"Poor mans sports car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the car at 200k kms, I changed the essentials, timing belt and brakes and did a basic tune up.
The clutch went at 230k (I think b/c of my driving).
The rad developed a hole at 255k. It wasnt the stock one either. Replaced for 160$ (CDN).
At 300k, distributor went. At which point I decided to replace the engine, this is where this review stops b/c the new engine is JDM.
General comments?
The car is very nice handles well, a lot better than my old car (camaro). Gas in this little thing was amazing! I could go 550kms to the tank (45L).
I have done so many mods to this car it isn't really a US CRX anymore.
But when it was, a dream to drive and parts were cheap and readily avaliable.
If you can find one that is cheap, and not rusted out. Get one!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 D16A6 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 320000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2003 |