1987 Honda CRX HF 1.5

Summary:

Next best dollar ever spent on Honda

Faults:

Both rear brake cylinder replaced at about 60,000.

Gasket under caburetor replaced 65,000.

Clutch at 70,000.

Driver seat upholstery repared 75,000.

Timing chain replaced 75,000.

Window trim 100,000.

Gasket under caburetor replaced 195,000.

Passenger side ball join and spindle broke because of rough Calif. hwy, s.

Timing chain replaced 175,000.

General Comments:

This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails.

I don't have a problem wit it comfort and I'm 240 pounds.

On second set of tires.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th July, 2004

1987 Honda CRX DX 1.5

Summary:

The little car with guts

Faults:

It's only been in the last month that everything is starting to brake. We have replaced the transmition, the clutch, the fly wheel. We have to buy a new battery every year and in the past three months I have gone through two alternators. I have been told I have a headlight short, so that would be the cause of the batteries. For some reason I keep blowing the alternator fuse as soon as I turn the key.

General Comments:

I love driving this car.

It is so much fun in the summer.

When they come out with another crx I will for sure be buying one.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd April, 2004

6th Apr 2004, 15:00

I brought the car into the garage the other day and they found out what was wrong with the dead short that I had. It was the fuel cut off switch. So now my car is up and running around like brand new.

1987 Honda CRX Si 1.5L, Fuel Injected

Summary:

It's a fun in the Sun type of car

Faults:

The sunroof doesn't like to close when it's cold outside. I have to assist it by pushing up on it.

The alternator went out late in 2001. I still managed to drive it from Boston, MA to Rexburg, ID with a spare battery and a charger.

In late 2003 the Starter slowly went out. It eventually just make a clicking noise with no sound from the starter. I personally took the Reduction Gear Solenoid apart, which is half of the starter assembly. Then I replaced the stationary Solenoid Contact for $2.48 and the starter works like new again. It's a very common part and easy to find at an electric motor repair shop.

General Comments:

Overall it is a fun little car. Like what has already been said, she comes alive at 3,000 rpm to the red-line.

There is a bit of body roll in tight turns, but it's not as bad as most 4 door compacts from the '80s.

The clutch in mine doesn't feel normal, but it hasn't ever become worse or gone out on me. maybe mine has a performance clutch, or a loose cable. I've tried adjusting it to no avail.

The interior is very nice and functional for an '87. The only real downside is a lack of any cup holders.

Air Conditioning would have been nice, but to my knowledge, no brand new CRX sold in America had A/C. There are ways to put one in however.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th March, 2004

20th Apr 2004, 12:05

My 86 CRXsi is a California Car, and it has AC. I've seen several out here and in Texas that do.

23rd Oct 2005, 12:58

I have an 88 crx and mine has factory a/c. At least it appear to be factory as all the controls are in the dash unlike many after market units which mount the evaporator under the dash or glove box.

22nd Mar 2006, 08:00

I have a 1987 CRX Si with Factory Air, I was amazed to find one with Air and it still works great!!

I love this car! 154,000 miles, still runs like NEW and very fast for a 1987.

8th Jul 2009, 00:20

If the clutch feels funny, check to see that the bracket holding the clutch pedal to the firewall is intact; they tend to fatigue and allow the bracket to move instead of the pedal. The shop welded mine up and it's solid again.