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Car Forum / Honda Cars / October 2005Next car after CRX Si
Hi, I really like my 1989 CRX Si, it has 160k miles and engine is still young. It handles well, gives great gas mileage, and can take a beating anytime. But I am considering buying another car just because I'm getting a little bored of this one. I've been looking at old porsches and miatas and am doing more research into cars. I wanted to ask people who have owned and enjoyed the Si: what sporty car did you buy after your CRX? My budget is limited, around 2k - 3k only. Nick > Hi, I really like my 1989 CRX Si, it has 160k miles and engine is still > young. It handles well, gives great gas mileage, and can take a beating [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Nick 2k - 3k? dude, you'd still be disappointed at 30k. stick with the si. especially if being "bored" is your only problem. having to fork out $2k for brakes on a porsche is not "boring", but it sure does limit your discretionary spending if you're on a budget. Bored with your car might just be a option to justify spending a little on it... Consider upgrading with Intake, Exhaust, Headers, Nitrous, Turbo... something to spruce things up for you. Just make sure you do your research to see what works with the car, for your budget and for you. > Hi, I really like my 1989 CRX Si, it has 160k miles and engine is still > young. It handles well, gives great gas mileage, and can take a beating [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Nick I would see about swaping in a SOHC ZC, B16A or B18C before installing an intake, exhaust, & header. CRX Si made what 106HP? With all that stuff your maybe looking at 125HP tops. SOHC ZC are around 128HP to start. Plus the engines are almost a dime a dozen. B16A 160HP B18C 170HP The B16A & b18c might be out of your price range for a full swap. ie. engine/trany/ecu/axles/etc., At least with the ZC you still can use your D series stuff. > Bored with your car might just be a option to justify spending a little on > it... Consider upgrading with Intake, Exhaust, Headers, Nitrous, Turbo... [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > > > Nick The thing is, I live in california and from what I know engine swaps are illegal. The car will not pass smog. > I would see about swaping in a SOHC ZC, B16A or B18C before installing an > intake, exhaust, & header. CRX Si made what 106HP? With all that stuff [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > > > > > Nick > The thing is, I live in california and from what I know engine swaps > are illegal. The car will not pass smog. nope, it wont. itll be a PITA to sell, and relegated to shady "under the table" $200 smog checks. I recently sold my 1987 CRX Si. I wanted to find a newer ride that was reasonably priced, still fun to drive and economical. I found a 1995 del Sol Si, in good shape, 134K miles, and for only $3400. I am enjoying the drive again. Dave > Hi, I really like my 1989 CRX Si, it has 160k miles and engine is still > young. It handles well, gives great gas mileage, and can take a beating [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Nick > Hi, I really like my 1989 CRX Si, it has 160k miles and engine is still > young. It handles well, gives great gas mileage, and can take a beating [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Nick I looked around and the only other car that came close to the performance and gas mileage was the MINI Cooper but my wife already has one so I decided to keep the CRX. I will slowly fix it up. Already new wheels, tires, suspension and brand new paint job. I love my crx and hope to keep it forever. Also, no car payments and the insurance is really low. |
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