1989 Honda Civic CRX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners really enjoy the 1989 Honda Civic CRX, praising its fun driving experience, excellent fuel economy, and sporty performance. They particularly appreciate the car's lightweight build, which contributes to its exceptional handling. However, many experienced issues with rust and reliability, especially concerning the ignition system and bodywork. Despite these drawbacks, enthusiasts love the car's potential, either for daily driving or as a project car."
This car is a sport compact classic! Super reliable, awesome gas mileage, fun to drive. I have own this thing for 8 years and never had any mayor problems. If you can find one in good condition buy it! I recommend the Si model but any other model with the 5 speed tranny.
August 31, 2008everything form the HF to the Si gets good gas mileage, some better than the others. The CRX platform is a very interesting looking car that most people seem to love, kids like the "Matchbox" look, girls think its cute, and guys can't get past the great performance. The Honda engines are rock solid and supply more than enough grunt to pull along these little cars. The transmissions are geared pretty steep, but the still do well on long distance highway trips. The handling of the CRX is amazing! The short wheelbase and lightweight make it an ideal car for short, quick turns such as in autocross. Since most of the weight is on the front of the vehicle (around 55-60% of it) the crx can also kick out the rear end while doing some high speed turns, which is a blast for more experienced drivers. The interior is tastefully done for a 1980's vehicle and is host to many storage compartments, some of which even lock.
February 19, 2008I only had it for a short amount of time but it was a fun sporty car that got killer gas mileage. It felt firm on the road and was like driving a fast go cart because it was so low to the ground. Ran like a champ and never really needed anything.
August 20, 2008What owners say
This car is a sport compact classic! Super reliable, awesome gas mileage, fun to drive. I have own this thing for 8 years and never had any mayor problems. If you can find one in good condition buy it! I recommend the Si model but any other model with the 5 speed tranny.
August 31, 2008everything form the HF to the Si gets good gas mileage, some better than the others. The CRX platform is a very interesting looking car that most people seem to love, kids like the "Matchbox" look, girls think its cute, and guys can't get past the great performance. The Honda engines are rock solid and supply more than enough grunt to pull along these little cars. The transmissions are geared pretty steep, but the still do well on long distance highway trips. The handling of the CRX is amazing! The short wheelbase and lightweight make it an ideal car for short, quick turns such as in autocross. Since most of the weight is on the front of the vehicle (around 55-60% of it) the crx can also kick out the rear end while doing some high speed turns, which is a blast for more experienced drivers. The interior is tastefully done for a 1980's vehicle and is host to many storage compartments, some of which even lock.
February 19, 2008I only had it for a short amount of time but it was a fun sporty car that got killer gas mileage. It felt firm on the road and was like driving a fast go cart because it was so low to the ground. Ran like a champ and never really needed anything.
August 20, 2008This is a great little car. The gas mileage is great and gets up and goes. Its alittle small on interior room, but its cheap and a great tuner car to race. I love driving it its like a touring car great around turns. There are so many after market parts for them and you get the reliability of the honda name.
August 13, 2008There were 2 models - the 1.6 and the V-TEC. There was only about 10 BHP difference between the two models. Common issues with the car was body work rust, areas in particular that were a problem were the rear wheel arches and the sun roof. There was also issues with the spark ignitor on this model, but a reasonable cheap thing to fix. Of its time it was the fastest standard 1.6 on the market. Would easily reach 130mph. It would handle like a roller skate, a little pocket rocket!
September 8, 2008Awesome handling, very quick, and cheap to maintain. Makes an excellent project car to make it look fast and actually be fast. Fun to drive. There are parts everywhere for these cars and you can buy them in decent condition for dirt cheap. Seems like you're driving a big go-cart, it's awesome.
August 1, 2008Sporty economical car. Interior: Bucket seats, two seater, lots of room. Low to the ground and short wheelbase for great handling, Light for great pickup
June 23, 2008I LOVED THIS CAR. Says it all really. The engine was awsome, the way it just kept revving. Handling was great as it was such a light car and it was well put together but you expect the with Jap motors. If I could find a good one, I would have another.
May 10, 2009This car is hardly to compare with the original CRX because lots of technical mods have been made. In terms of reliability, I had some problems (broken brake-hose because of the extreme suspension, problems with the ignition), but I always used to forget these things very fast because my ED9 was such a nice and fast car that caused me so much driving pleasure.
January 6, 2008Performance, Handling and economy all in one little package. Makes good use of avaiable space. 143mph, 55mpg, just not at the same time! once timed this car downhil 0-60 5.5!
January 14, 2008
