Is this 1991 CRX worth the buy?

Xale · #1 04-16-2006, 10:42 AM

Car:1991 Honda CRX
Model: HF
Transmission: Manual
Miles: 193K
Color: White
Looks: Looks good, nothing spectacular, could use a new paint job. The Interior looks good except for there is tear in the driver's seat along the edge that the foam is sticking out. It needs new hatch struts.
Performance: The car performs great at speeds over 35mph. The brakes are a little spongy. The CV joints could be replaced for there is a slight clicking in low gears on turns. It comes with brand new tires. The guy says it gets 25mpg which I thought was low for a HF model...well for any CRX. A/C needs fixed. Needs new Battery/Alternator
Price: $1200 (what he is asking) $1000-1100 (what I think he would take for it)

superbluecivicsi · #2 04-16-2006, 12:52 PM

looks about right. if you dont want it, pass it down this way. im looking for a budget all track rex to build.

duffman868 · #3 04-16-2006, 01:13 PM

i would pick that up in a second but then again the only crx i have found for sale in hte last year and a half was a hf that needed a crapload of shit and they wanted 3k

Hybrid1990crx · #4 04-16-2006, 02:07 PM

hell yes. as long as the body is clean and rust free thats a steal! my first honda was a white 90 hf. still wish i would have gone through with my plans for her...

kicker1_solo · #5 04-16-2006, 03:00 PM

great buy!

CRXperiment · #6 04-16-2006, 03:31 PM

Take it for 1000. I would buy that anyday and get rid of my hatch. Dont worry about the motor and axles or whatever.. I say if the body is in great shape you should consider a swap since HF's are so damn light.

88CRXDemon · #7 04-16-2006, 03:35 PM

Thats a great start for a fast car or a daily driver, definitely pick it up

Xale · #8 04-16-2006, 04:03 PM

yeah this would be my first car, but wouldn't be able to do a lot with it at first... But eventually I hope to swap the engine, and everything. It doesn't bother anyone that it only gets 25mpg? That is my main concern with it, If he had said it got 30 or up I would definitally buy it, but I know CRX's are supposed to get more than 25mpg.

EDIT: Oh yeah, I just remembered... we had to jump start the car with the guy's new truck. I am not sure if it was because the battery was dead or it needs a new alternator.

YZ125rider21 · #9 04-16-2006, 04:45 PM

[quote=Xale]yeah this would be my first car, but wouldn't be able to do a lot with it at first... But eventually I hope to swap the engine, and everything. It doesn't bother anyone that it only gets 25mpg? That is my main concern with it, If he had said it got 30 or up I would definitally buy it, but I know CRX's are supposed to get more than 25mpg.QUOTE]

get more like 45 mpg...might need a tune up if its only getting 25mpg lol...i get close to 40mpg in my si with a ZC and thats always fucking around with my friends cause i live out in the country and nothing to do but leave marks all over the drive way haha

2poor2tune · #10 04-16-2006, 04:52 PM

take it. it would be worth it to get a tune up rather then to find a crx later for a way worse price. i got mine for 1000 but that was only because the guy was forced to sell it to me for that much but take it for the gas saving anyway and after you have this car you will definatly ber swappin the motor. trust me

Xale · #11 04-16-2006, 05:40 PM

How much would it cost to put a new motor in it, one that will last me for a while and is good...I have no clue what b7, b16, and whatever those things mean. If anyone cares to explain that might be helpful. But how much would it cost to put a good engine in it?

Added some things to description. (Miles, A/C problem, battery/alternator problem)

kicker1_solo · #12 04-16-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xale

How much would it cost to put a new motor in it, one that will last me for a while and is good...I have no clue what b7, b16, and whatever those things mean. If anyone cares to explain that might be helpful. But how much would it cost to put a good engine in it?

Added some things to description. (Miles, A/C problem, battery/alternator problem)

it all depends on what motor man. You could get a slight upgrade by spending $500 on a motor or you could spend $3,000 on an integra gsr motor like I did and have a VERY quick little car. The more you spend wisely the faster you can go

Xale · #13 04-16-2006, 06:18 PM

I would want a motor that would be reliable, not necessary zippy right now, but have a good fuel efficiency. For now my CRX will be just to get around town. Eventually, when I have the cash, then I will make it better.

2poor2tune · #14 04-16-2006, 11:29 PM

im not positive but if you want a good reliable motor go ahead and get the a jdm single over head cam motor. try looking at some motors on this web site. hmotorsonline.com and these motors are almost no trouble to install and can give you the same gas milage with the extra power. just what i would do but good luck with whatever you choose and good luck with the crx you will fal in love with it

turtlecrxsi · #15 04-17-2006, 09:41 AM

The hf motor is one of the most fuel efficient engines ever produced. I've heard of 55mpg out of a well kept hf engine. Granted, they are slow but if speed is not something you're worried about then just do a tune up (ie. plugs, wires, pcv valve, vaccum hoses, air filter, fuel filter, distributor cap and rotor). Save a few $ in gas and maybe you'll have some $ to swap later.

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