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"It's a fun in the Sun type of car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The sunroof doesn't like to close when it's cold outside. I have to assist it by pushing up on it.

The alternator went out late in 2001. I still managed to drive it from Boston, MA to Rexburg, ID with a spare battery and a charger.

In late 2003 the Starter slowly went out. It eventually just make a clicking noise with no sound from the starter. I personally took the Reduction Gear Solenoid apart, which is half of the starter assembly. Then I replaced the stationary Solenoid Contact for $2.48 and the starter works like new again. It's a very common part and easy to find at an electric motor repair shop.

General comments?

Overall it is a fun little car. Like what has already been said, she comes alive at 3,000 rpm to the red-line.

There is a bit of body roll in tight turns, but it's not as bad as most 4 door compacts from the '80s.

The clutch in mine doesn't feel normal, but it hasn't ever become worse or gone out on me. maybe mine has a performance clutch, or a loose cable. I've tried adjusting it to no avail.

The interior is very nice and functional for an '87. The only real downside is a lack of any cup holders.

Air Conditioning would have been nice, but to my knowledge, no brand new CRX sold in America had A/C. There are ways to put one in however.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Year of manufacture1987
First year of ownership2000
Most recent year of ownership2004
Engine and transmission 1.5L, Fuel Injected Manual
Performance marks 10 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 8 / 10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 9.3 / 10
Distance when acquired120000 miles
Most recent distance180000 miles
Previous carPontiac Grand Am
Date of Entry 24th March, 2004

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