Faults:

Had to change the driver side outer CV joint (I also need to do the passenger side as this is on its way out too).

* Good indication that mechanical parts on Honda wear evenly.

Had to replace radiator - well easy to do this.

Change tyres and brakes like on any car.

The heater does not work!!!

General Comments:

For a unmodified 1989 car, I have tried to see the fastest it would go (like what I do with all cars). I got over 130 miles per hour with the CRX - and it still had a little more to go - this is excellent for a a car that is nearly 20 years old, and all I did was change the spark plugs and air filter.

I have thicker tyres (205/45) rather than the standard 185/65. When doing speeds over 100mph I would strongly recommend you put the thickest tyres on to offer better grip and handling.

I bought this car cos the shape reminds me of the car in back to the future. Also I owned a crappy 1996 Rover 25, which has to be the worst car I even owned. This car is still faster than brand new cars on the road today - especially in the 1000-1600cc range.

** Bad points **

Rust.

Can be juicy in petrol if you put the pedal to the metal all of the time.

Insurance could be cheaper for a small car like this.

The car is a little flimsy - i.e plastic breaking inside etc.

Faults:

CV joints were cracking when purchased, probably due to the previous owner's hard driving.

Oil leak from fuel pump.

That's all.

General Comments:

Seriously underrated hot hatch. Even in 1.5 twin carb form, it's fast and amazing. Fuel consumption in the 50`s if driven sensibly (around 80mph).

Faults:

Absolutely nothing! Have replaced air filter, fuel filter, oil, HT leads, spark plugs, but only out of being totally bored! Now modified!

General Comments:

I bought the CRX 6 months ago from a 70 year old owner who had it from new, in mint condition! A cliche yes, but it is the best car I have ever owned! I thought being nearly 17 years old it would need some money spent on it, but it has cost me nothing, but fuel bills, which have been perfectly accepted considering the performance! 32+ even if you have been hammering it! I got 47mpg on 250 mile trip, mind I was driving like an old granny!

The D16A9 under the bonnet is perhaps the best engine ever built, except from the B16A1 of course, but I find the D series more drivable in the real world!

When carrying 2-4 people in the CRX, the performance is still there, but only when you're by yourself and with no fuel, and you hit 5000rpm, do you see the real potential! It is more like a 2 litre plus turbo than a 1.6 N/A!!! Manic top end shove!

Other so called hot hatches don't come close in a straight line or on a fast B road i.e. Golf GTI's and yes VR6s, Pug 205 GTi's. Only a Sunny GTi can have it in a straight line, but then on a bend the CRX wins again!! A personal hobby of mine is embrassing REP's on my daily commute to UNI. In their Golf TDI 150s they keep up to 5000rpm, but then they just disappear!!! Great fun.

I have now had some mild engine work done and it's now pushing out 185bhp! Now 1993-1996 3.0 (not evo 3.2) M3 territory, from a 1.6 - NGK-R Spark plugs, Magencor Racing leads 8.5mm, AEM cold air intake, 4-2-1 DC sorts exhaust manifold, Mugen ECU with raised rev limiter to 8000rpm, Full mongoose exhaust, FSE power boost valve and bored out throttle body!

As for comfort, I am just 5'9", but I can drive for up to 5 hours without a break and feel fine. People complain about the noise at high speeds! Isn't that the point? Why not buy a Vectra then?

Fitting upper and lower strut braces front and rear, and dropping it 40mm has made it the best handling car I have ever driven!

All I can say is this has to be the best car of the 80s and early 90s! I rest my case - double wishbone suspension front and rear in 1987!!!