sway bar???

[lxndr]

I see it like this, in order to avoid buying a Prelude project car you're going to have to buy one from the mid '90s or newer. This could cost anywhere from $3,000 to $8,000 for something that isn't rusted out and has a good running motor. Some people might have to take out a loan in order to afford this which means having a monthly car payment, interest and higher insurance because 1. it's a prelude and 2. because you would then have to have complete coverage on it. This leaves less money for a "project car".

Your '85 CRX SI is:
1) Rare
2) Cheap to work on
3) Cheap to insure
4) All parts can be found inexpensively at junkyards
5) Yours

You could put 1/3 of the cost of a Prelude into your car and have something both sporty and reliable.


I have had many project cars and what I've found is that once you get the new car you won't touch the old car, unless it's something that you really love. If you don't love your old CRX then just sell it, but I think you're better off fixing the one you've got.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Take it or leave it.

[blk_srt]

well the crx needs some under body work and a header panle and left quarter panel. there is a spot of bondod rust that needs to be fixed on the left rear quarter as well as fender rust. other than that i want to get a zc for it and new rims and body kit. the prelude im looking at is a 92 Si with a H22 swap and spoon computer and cf hood and a bunch of stuff and its $6500 with 38000 miles on the engine if i dont get that i want a 92-96 prelude Si 5 speed

[lxndr]

Yeah, it's hard to pass up an H22. I admit a 1G CRX is an entry level sports car and it doesn't quite compare to a '92 Prelude with an H22.