1988 Honda Civic CRX Reviews, Pricing & Specs

This car gets me more questions and offers than anything I've ever owned. People seems to have a very strong overwhelming feeling about the CRX si enough that at least once a week somebody ask me about it when I'm filling up the tank which is only once a week (41mpg). Which only makes me want to keep it more. Why back in 1988 could we make a car (non-hybrid) get 40-42mpg but 25 years later we feel lucky to achieve that...heck we brag about it in commericals.Jul 23, 2013

Test drove the original CRX back in the 80's and always wanted one. I guess I am re-living my youth, but hey, I am loving it. What a fun car, easy to maintain with great Honda reliability. I had this one re-painted monotone which I like. There are a few things that need some attention, but the interior is near perfect and air blows COLD! Gotta love the original pocket rocket. Jan 09, 2012

Performance - Sky is the limit, you can make it what you want. A drag car, a nostalgic piece of automotive history, a road course racer, a daily commuter. Build - It's a HONDA nuff said. It's my first and definitely not my last Appearance - Love it. Cost of ownership - Relatively cheap, if it has been well cared for, mind you it's over 20 years old. Fun Factor - Sky is the limit. I love mine fun to drive, all around great daily driver or spirited driving car. Nov 26, 2010

This car was a clunker when I bought it for $1000 with a new cat back stainless steel exhaust. Over 5 years I had the rust repaired (well covered up with bondo), Installed a new clutch, timing belt, water pump, alternator belt, 3 alternators (gotta love the O'rielly warranty), new front brake calipers, pads, tires, taillight (was cracked from previous owner), radiator, stitched up both front seats, cleaned K&N filter, installed ceramic coated headers, im sure there is more I am forgetting. All in all I put 80,000 hard miles on this vehicle, taught 2 people how to drive a stick on it, got 40 mpg, and it never left me stranded. This vehicle is a great example of Honda quality and engineering. Sep 06, 2009

Best little damn car ever! I always had the si's - Recaro seats with side bolsters, great ergonomics - handles like a go cart - fantastic gas mileage.... FUN FUN FUN! I had 4 of them over a period of several years, (2nd gen - 88 - 91) and may go back again! (it's an illness other CRX fans may understand!) Also - they are great for sound systems because of the tight quarters. :) 88 was the only year that didn't have the passive restraint attached to the door - it weighed less, and was the best for a track car..... but the 90 and 91 had disc brakes all around.... their all good, though!Aug 08, 2008