This review, written in the summer of 2006, looks at a 21 year old car — the 1985 Honda Civic — many of which are still on the road. Their drivers often have a love hate relationship with their Civics, but as even they note, what other make is still around and driving 20-plus years later?
All the '85 Civics remained unchanged except for enhancements to the CRX models and a late-in-the-year change to the wagon, now offering it as a 4WD with 6-speed manual transmission.
Naturally, the CRXs were receiving most of the public's attention, given their sporty look and performance. Maybe that's why Honda added the changes that gave the CRX Si a 1.5 liter fuel-injected engine with (for Honda) an awesome 91 hp. A sunroof became standard; so too did sport seats. The CRX HF for high fuel economy had the 1.5 litre engine, too, but its 8 valves gave it better acceleration in city driving, but only 58 hp. But, given that it achieved more than 50 mpg, who cares about the hp?
Complaints for the other '85 Civics are that they are noisy and bumpy and that the 60 hp makes it a tad difficult to pass other cars. But at least one owner of an original '86 Civic Si said it was a really fast car with "gobs of go."
I was wondering if it would be possible to put a twin turbo v6 6a13 in my 85 civic sedan. It currently makes practically 75 whp so I just wanna be able to go the speed limit on the interstate. Also what other mods would you recommend?
My bf recently bought an '85 Civic 4 door, automatic transmission with 51,000 miles. However, it sat in the harsh Texas weather undriven, unmaintained for 4 years. The tires were bad, the fan stopped working asap, now the battery or alternator is dead. The people who sold it fo him seemed "nice" and he says "honest", but I felt they were overly nice and deflected from the mechanics of the car by emphasizing tge sentimental value of it. (Granny owned it and was from the same state as my bf. ) He paid 750.00 for it. I say he was swindled as rhe car sat for so long and likely deteriorated with dust, mud, rain, freezes, no maintanance. He disagrees as says the low mileage makes up for any issues. I think if you buy a car likw that, be prepared for repair after repair. Was 750 a fair price? Did the seller hijink my easily distracted bf with their sentimental stories about the car? Does 51,000 miles make up for it being discarded and unmaintained for so long, along with being 33 years old? Thanks. I got swindled once by a used car dealer....what a shock...but I was desperate, new to town, needed a car and did learn feom my mistake.
I've got an 85 Honda Civic that lost power and stopped. The engine would kick over but not start. The mechanic said it wouldn't keep pressure as 2 valves have gone. Is it a head gasket problem in the making? Worth fixing?
Want to know what the value is on a 1985 Honda Civic? Kelley Blue Book doesnt go back that far. Also it needs a ball joint on driver side,which the other side should be replaced as well correct?
So my car has been sputtering when I give it gas like its not running all cylinders drove it like that for a week then I went to the store one day and it would turn over but not start its getting gas and spark what's the symptons if jumped timing I'm a angry person with a hammer and don't wanna snap and start going ham on it
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Seats
Front seat type: bucket