1994 Honda CRX VTi review from UK and Ireland

I needed a new catalytic converter as the original one developed a crack, which unfortunately is just one of those things. Other than that, my only complaint is a little leak on the driver's side in heavy rain (but to be honest it's a ten-year-old convertible so that's probably to be expected) - nothing that new seals wouldn't solve.

This car is a real head turner - forget your MR2s and similar little sporty numbers, this is the one that makes people scratch their heads in a 'what the hell is that?' kinda way (particularly with the roof down). In fact, the first time I went to fill it up at the garage the mechanic asked me what it was!

The engine is superb - no need to bother turning on the stereo when you've got the noise this car makes over 5000 rpm - with performance and Honda reliability, and it handles like a dream.

The ride isn't the most comfortable in the world, but then the CRX is precisely what it intended to be, ie a fun little sports car, and you can't expect Mercedes-arm-chair style comfort in a feisty little number like this one.