satan_srv

Hey I'm looking for a CRX for a winter car...then maybe a track car in the spring if I feel like it....anyone selling one in decent shape?

SilverCRXSi

With the '90-'91s they have just as much rust as the 5th Gen Civics and in the exact same spots too.
Swaps are just as easy for the CRX, (b16) unless ofcoarse you want to swap in anything more than that in which thats true.
You dont need power steering in a CRX since its so small and light, would help when parking I admit though.
There are CRX's with A/C, I have it in mine and it works fine.
But you're right about power mirrors, but they can always be added in from JDM and EDM parts, but why?
Don't forget if you get an Si you'll get a power sunroof and the insurance will be a lot cheaper than getting a 5th gen coupe or hatchback (Si model)

Anyways loudsubz I say ya wait until you find a "perfect" CRX.

imported_dmacbo

ya, i'd say look at tonnnnnnnnns of crx's before you actually get one, i test drove probably 30 or so before i got mine, it ended up the one i got used to be a back up car for a guy who used to race crx's at mosport

Rice Burner

Yeah I have a huge regret---





How does spinning a bearing sound?

fairly bad eh!

It feel's even worse when you find out that--------




I spun the bearing on a ******* KNIFE EDGED CRAND, that was blue printed and balanced!

But apart from that NO REGRET'S. If you can afford it buy the REX. You can fix the body later, piece by piece. Great project car's as you can do anything to them.

imported_Warfa

Actually the insurance thing isn't that big of an increase. Well for me it wasn't. I drive a 1989 civic dx hatch right now. If I wanted a 1995 civic dx coupe, the increase was only $20/month. That's third party and theft coverage. If you are going to do an engine swap, it doesn't even matter what trim level civic you get so save your self the insurance premium with a lowly cx, dx, lx whatever.

Power steering is good because your car won't be pulled around as easily by impurities in the road. Without power steering, my car is pulled left and right (a bit exagerated i'll admit) by street car tracks, train tracks, routes in the road from year and years of truck abuse, and even in the winter (especially in KW cause we're in a snow belt) when you have to drive in tire tracks left by other vehicles. It's really difficult to change lanes in these kinds of conditions. Call me a wimp or whatever but power steering is a HELL of a lot safer.

The only advantage I can think of when it comes to non power assisted vehicles is that you don't lose that 5-8 (whoppee) parasitic engine loss trying to drive the PS pump all the time. And you get good feed back from your tires in your steering wheel (ie when you've lost grip in the front).

But in the end, I do love my 4th gen hatch (not a crx but close enough. I need the trunk and rear seats). But it really is a 'purists' (or cheapskates, frugal, whatever) car. You really have to love the EF civics to want to own and maintain one.

SilverCRXSi

Warfa: you're right, but I meant an Si, not the DX model. When you compare a CRX Si to a Civic Si (5th gen) theres a quite a jump.
I can only speak on myself for me the CRX is be about 120ish and my friend has a '94 Civic Si Coupe and he pays about 200ish per month, so there is a pretty big jump.
As for the PS issue, the CRX is well known for having probably the best suspension of any stock Honda(excluding Acura line(. Everyone knows the thing handles like its on rails and you can "feel" the road pretty well. (I think the Prelude and S2K are the exceptions)
I can't really comment on the snow issue, (I drove it once in snow) since I don't drive my CRX in the winter, but I can see what ya mean. But if the roads are always plowed you're good to go!
You are right about EF series though.

imported_loudsubz

Thanks for all the opionions everyone. I think the best thing for me to do now, is just wait, and buy the best crx i can find then use it as a project car and build it up, instead of rushing now.

Besides its winter and I wont have any fun with it.

90hatchsi

I agree with all you guys. Owning a 4th gen or a CRX is like a love/hate relationship. Sometimes I hate my car and sometimes I love it. The thing is that I'm picky. All the creeks and rattles in my car drive me insane. (IMO) I wouldn't get the CRX its too old and if you really like comfort look for something else.

SilverCRXSi

90hatchsi is right. Its not exactly the quietest and smoothest ride, but man its fun.
But the creaks can removed. I just forget how...

Slamed Civic LS

no regrets but if it's a rust bucket no way in hell i would spend money on it to fix, forget that man

SilverCRXSi

Actually I do have 1 regret:
The damn thing has no cup holder!
I atleast have an armrest so I use that, but still!

imported_daquel

I used to own an 89 SI and I have no regrets at all! I bought it for $6 g's and sold it for $4 g's. Drove it for six years and put very little money into it. It was a life saver! One of the best reliable cars. I don't regret selling it as well! You want my opinion look at my sig!

Slamed Civic LS

are you going to buy that one that's posted up?