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what do you guys know about the honda crx? like, how good are they supposed to drive, handle, how are they rated, etc. also, what do you just think about them in general?
i've seen some pretty ricey ones, but i've seen some cool looking ones too around here.
also, anyone know why they stopped making them?
just any info, or what you think about them would be cool. wanna get some info and this is a good car site to come to ha
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i like the CRX. when outfitted properly, then can look very good and make good auto-crossers.
i know a girl who has driven hers cross-country twice with a Uhaul trailer attached, and has over 300k miles on it with nothing but regular maintenance and a clutch or two.
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I had 2 CRX's. I loved them! Best damn little car ever, hands down. I don't know why they stopped making them but they debuted the Del Sol not too long after they ended the CRX.
My last CRX literally died as we pulled into the dealership to pick up the Contour. She gave her last breath to make sure I got there. I miss them.
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anyone know like the stats on these things horsepower, etc compared to a contour? and how much do they run for $$-wise? i've seen a couple pics, but if anyone happens to have any sweeeet pictures of CRX's (like the guy above me who said he had one before) that would be nice
also, how small are these things, like, they're not TINY are theY?
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Originally posted by jmgilman:
anyone know like the stats on these things horsepower, etc compared to a contour? and how much do they run for $$-wise? i've seen a couple pics, but if anyone happens to have any sweeeet pictures of CRX's (like the guy above me who said he had one before) that would be nice
also, how small are these things, like, they're not TINY are theY?
Stock, there like 90 or 100 HP...remember there light cars too. Torque is around 80 or so......But with an engine swap intake and exahust, they can be fast [censored]....>And because there so light, any more weight reduction gives you an added advantage.....Most in my are are weak, but there are a few that will smoke tha [censored] outof me....always keep one ear open for that blow off valve 
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I've had a 1990 CRX Si for a month, what fun!
The shifter is the best I've experienced - sweet short throws, and just the right amount of snick-snick.
The car is so light (2000 lbs) that the 108 hp pulls it around just fine. And the motor is not lacking in torque - 98 lb-ft is just fine. Nor is the engine peaky - 5th gear at highway speeds...toe into it and off she goes.
But downshifting is so fun, why not?
The brakes (4 wheel disc starting in 1990) suck still.
Handling is great, but mine seems to lack power steering, so the steering is bloody heavy for parking.
The car is tiny, but then with no back seat, the trunk is large.
A great car, and with me driving 50/50 city/hwy, I get 36 mpg, which is 30 mpg in US gallons.
Fantastic little commuter car, and so efficient for blasts around town.
This particular car is all stock, no intake, exhaust, nothing. It has new Dunlop SP Sport A2 tires.
Never drove a Honda before this one, and now I'd consider the rare 1999-2000 Civic Si with the 1.6L 160 hp screamer. I'm sold, Hondas are OK. Not cool, but certainly very satisfying if you want efficient, zippy transportation. A great 3rd car in my opinion. (See sig)
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Originally posted by jmgilman:
(like the guy above me who said he had one before) that would be nice
 I am NOT a guy!
Very roomy for the size it is. I fit 5 people in one once. Crazy college days.
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CRXs can be tons-o-fun! Light, agile, and quick. And since it's a Honda it will be very reliable.
Get a cheap CRX, get an Integra GS-R engine (B18C1) and drop it in there for some serious speed. Don't do the Type R swap (B18C5).
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yeah i dont think crx's came with power steering. my friend has a crx that only has i/e/h and he was running high to mid 10's in the 1/8th( only track around). His car is defintaly quick, but i take him everytime at the track. and as for passenger area , anything behind the drvier and passenger seat is not advised to be sat on, kinda cramped area, but as said before the trunk/hatch are is very large for this car.
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