1986 Honda CRX review from North America
"One of the best cars on the road, now and ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only major thing to happen to my car was a dead alternator. The only reason it died was because it seized up from sitting in my back yard for six months while I was in basic training and tech school.
The edge on the driver's seat wears bad from getting in and out of it since it is so low. You have to drag yourself across it, I even wore through a set of seat covers t one point.
There is a little bit of rust around the rear fenders, but what can you expect after twenty years.
General comments?
I have never had any unexpected problems with this car. I has always been good to me.
Great fun to drive, due to being carburated, 5-speed, manual steering, and low to the ground. I can't think of a funner car to drive (that you can afford).
The interior was build to last. No cracks, rips, or tears.
I only think I can say bad about it is that there should have been a sixth gear. On the highway I could get so much better gas mileage with that one more gear. (There was the option for a 6-speed manual that year, so if you find it, buy it.)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L, 3-barrel carburator Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 94000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Excel |
| Date of Entry | 20th February, 2005 |