RE: Honda CR-X: Spotted
Discussion
I don't see why there's so much objection to the price.
It is highly likely that this car is unique, I can not imagine there is another UK spec CRX Vtec in this condition. As such, it is worth what someone is willing to pay, and therefore, you always start high and slowly drop the price.
Pretty straight forward stuff.
Lovely car, I'd prefer a cheaper one that I wasn't afraid to use though.
It is highly likely that this car is unique, I can not imagine there is another UK spec CRX Vtec in this condition. As such, it is worth what someone is willing to pay, and therefore, you always start high and slowly drop the price.
Pretty straight forward stuff.
Lovely car, I'd prefer a cheaper one that I wasn't afraid to use though.
These were little crackers in their day - driven and worked on a few v-tecs and they were terrific fun. Rust killed them all off a few years ago - B16a is arguably the best vtec lump honda made. I remember being able to pick a tidy vtec up for less than 2grand a while back - getting rare now so prices on the up
j_s14a said:
It is highly likely that this car is unique.
IMO, all cars of that age are unique: Each one will be subtly scratched, faded, corroded or modified in different ways.More importantly, is it sufficiently different from other similar cars to justify the price? Comparing it with this one for well under half the price, I'd say no.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...
After-market wheels and some dubious decals, but that's hardly impossible to sort.
SaqibCTR said:
A B16B (EK9 Civic engine) CRX would be quite something 
Good VFM engines by the way, and quite a few are still healthy as they have easier lives compared to the B18C from the DC2 Integra.
Romain's K20 track machine was the most epic one I've seen so far....Good VFM engines by the way, and quite a few are still healthy as they have easier lives compared to the B18C from the DC2 Integra.
http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/07/the-language-o...
I had one of these back in the '90s, after having the previous 1.6i 16v non-Vtec one, which was a great car too.
The Vtec engine was a superb piece of engineering, brisk acceleration - often got to great speeds on overnight blasts before the widespread use of speed cameras - and was economical when you weren't pushing it. My commute averaged 42MPG. The handling was great too - very nimble and the non-assisted steering was spot on, as was the gearchange.
You could also get a lot in the back, especially when the token rear seat back was folded down. The perfect small car for a single bloke or couple, who didn't want to drive their mates around. My first one was around 9k new on E Reg, the Vtec one ~10.5k on an H Reg. I don't remember them being 13k plus....
The leather seats were a real bonus - not even the Japanese SiR got those - they were very durable if you looked after them, but most didn't.
Mine was mint, had just had a tiny spot of rust on the sunroof sorted the week before, when a lorry decided to change lanes (without indicating) in roadworks on the M25, right on top of me. Earlier that day someone had left me a note under the front wiper asking to buy it! Had to phone him saying it was no longer available. Insurance company didn't appreciate the rarity or value either
That day also put paid to me taking it with me when I moved overseas, as had been the plan.
I often scour the Japanese websites for one - none are in as good a condition as mine was pre-lorry or this one in the advert appears to be. As to whether it will sell for close to 9k, I think not, but 7.5k should be a good deal all round.
The Vtec engine was a superb piece of engineering, brisk acceleration - often got to great speeds on overnight blasts before the widespread use of speed cameras - and was economical when you weren't pushing it. My commute averaged 42MPG. The handling was great too - very nimble and the non-assisted steering was spot on, as was the gearchange.
You could also get a lot in the back, especially when the token rear seat back was folded down. The perfect small car for a single bloke or couple, who didn't want to drive their mates around. My first one was around 9k new on E Reg, the Vtec one ~10.5k on an H Reg. I don't remember them being 13k plus....
The leather seats were a real bonus - not even the Japanese SiR got those - they were very durable if you looked after them, but most didn't.
Mine was mint, had just had a tiny spot of rust on the sunroof sorted the week before, when a lorry decided to change lanes (without indicating) in roadworks on the M25, right on top of me. Earlier that day someone had left me a note under the front wiper asking to buy it! Had to phone him saying it was no longer available. Insurance company didn't appreciate the rarity or value either
That day also put paid to me taking it with me when I moved overseas, as had been the plan.I often scour the Japanese websites for one - none are in as good a condition as mine was pre-lorry or this one in the advert appears to be. As to whether it will sell for close to 9k, I think not, but 7.5k should be a good deal all round.
Edited by dobly on Tuesday 30th September 22:44
I had one of these back in the '90s, after having the previous 1.6i 16v non-Vtec one, which was a great car too.
The Vtec engine was a superb piece of engineering, brisk acceleration - often got to great speeds on overnight blasts before the widespread use of speed cameras - and was economical when you weren't pushing it. My commute averaged 42MPG. The handling was great too - very nimble and the non-assisted steering was spot on, as was the gearchange.
You could also get a lot in the back, especially when the token rear seat back was folded down. The perfect small car for a single bloke or couple, who didn't want to drive their mates around.
The leather seats were a real bonus - not even the Japanese SiR got those - they were very durable if you looked after them, but most didn't.
Mine was mint, had just had a tiny spot of rust on the sunroof sorted the week before, when a lorry decided to change lanes (without indicating) in roadworks on the M25, right on top of me. Earlier that day someone had left me a note under the front wiper asking to buy it! Had to phone him saying it was no longer available. Insurance company didn't appreciate the rarity or value either That day also put paid to me taking it with me when I moved overseas, as had been the plan.
I often scour the Japanese websites for one - none are in as good a condition as mine was pre-lorry or this one in the advert appears to be. As to whether it will sell for close to 9K, I think not, but 7.5K should be a good deal all round. I think that price new in '93 was ~10.5K.
The Vtec engine was a superb piece of engineering, brisk acceleration - often got to great speeds on overnight blasts before the widespread use of speed cameras - and was economical when you weren't pushing it. My commute averaged 42MPG. The handling was great too - very nimble and the non-assisted steering was spot on, as was the gearchange.
You could also get a lot in the back, especially when the token rear seat back was folded down. The perfect small car for a single bloke or couple, who didn't want to drive their mates around.
The leather seats were a real bonus - not even the Japanese SiR got those - they were very durable if you looked after them, but most didn't.
Mine was mint, had just had a tiny spot of rust on the sunroof sorted the week before, when a lorry decided to change lanes (without indicating) in roadworks on the M25, right on top of me. Earlier that day someone had left me a note under the front wiper asking to buy it! Had to phone him saying it was no longer available. Insurance company didn't appreciate the rarity or value either
That day also put paid to me taking it with me when I moved overseas, as had been the plan.I often scour the Japanese websites for one - none are in as good a condition as mine was pre-lorry or this one in the advert appears to be. As to whether it will sell for close to 9K, I think not, but 7.5K should be a good deal all round. I think that price new in '93 was ~10.5K.
Edited by dobly on Friday 24th October 04:29
steve2864169 said:
I used to have a red Civic 3 door, pretty similar to this inside and out but with a hatch-back. Great little 1.4 with twin carburettors, far more interesting in my eyes that the cooking spec Saxos and Fiestas my mates were driving at the time.
My mum had a black 1987 1.5 12v Civic GTI for about 10 years. Only ever saw 1 other on the road during her time of ownership. It was the first and only car I managed to get the speedo to go right round until it hit the stop, although that's not saying a lot with only 91hp. Quite an odd looking and striking thing in black. it looked immaculate on the surface but underneath rust was really starting to get stuck in so she sold it in 2006. In fact it's this very car featured here. And yes, it was badged and branded GTI from the factory as she brought it from a family friend who had it new from John Banks in Bury St Edmunds. The alloys weren't on it when she had it.http://www.cardomain.com/ridepost/2757221/1987-hon...
Edited by Phil303 on Wednesday 1st October 07:49
With these feet said:
What's going on at the front? They were never that high - looks like it's had a 2" lift!
It's on a sloping drive.Yes 9k is too much, I had one of these about 15yrs ago in red, lowered by the previous owner on some hard dampers/springs and flat faced 16" 6 spoke Borbets, it was a great car.
Went round corners like it was on rails and an engine which just begged to be revved hard over and over again, totally unburstable and reliable. I found that the air intake pipe was about 3 miles long so disconnected it at the throttle, it then sounded like an F1 car when Vtec kicked in (yo). I always wanted a Celestial blue, but they were rare & expensive even then.
Happy days until some b
ds nicked it. Edited by 226bhp on Wednesday 1st October 08:56
Had a silver non-Vtec one in the early 90's (F201SAB). It followed a 1.6 205 GTI and was by far a better car. It was so well built compared to the Pug; handled like a go-kart. At the time the age profile of Honda owners was such that it was so much cheaper to insure than a hot hatch. Remember one memorable drive back from Brussels to Croydon including a ferry crossing in less than 4 hours door-to-door - and it averaged 40 mpg on that run!! Had it for 3 years and it's the only car I ever sold on to a friend who kept it for nearly 5 years. Even now would prefer a good CRX to a 205.
roddyp said:
IMO, all cars of that age are unique: Each one will be subtly scratched, faded, corroded or modified in different ways.
More importantly, is it sufficiently different from other similar cars to justify the price? Comparing it with this one for well under half the price, I'd say no.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...
After-market wheels and some dubious decals, but that's hardly impossible to sort.
Originality and cared for and cherished is what people will pay the extra cash for though, it won't sell quickly but it will sell for that money to the right person, its kinda like a time capsule of 1992 in that condition - the aftermarket junk etc on the other one speaks volumes about the sort of life its had too... More importantly, is it sufficiently different from other similar cars to justify the price? Comparing it with this one for well under half the price, I'd say no.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...
After-market wheels and some dubious decals, but that's hardly impossible to sort.
dobly said:
I had one of these back in the '90s, after having the previous 1.6i 16v non-Vtec one, which was a great car too.
The Vtec engine was a superb piece of engineering, brisk acceleration - often got to great speeds on overnight blasts before the widespread use of speed cameras - and was economical when you weren't pushing it. My commute averaged 42MPG. The handling was great too - very nimble and the non-assisted steering was spot on, as was the gearchange.
You could also get a lot in the back, especially when the token rear seat back was folded down. The perfect small car for a single bloke or couple, who didn't want to drive their mates around. My first one was around 9k new on E Reg, the Vtec one ~10.5k on an H Reg. I don't remember them being 13k plus....
The leather seats were a real bonus - not even the Japanese SiR got those - they were very durable if you looked after them, but most didn't.
Mine was mint, had just had a tiny spot of rust on the sunroof sorted the week before, when a lorry decided to change lanes (without indicating) in roadworks on the M25, right on top of me. Earlier that day someone had left me a note under the front wiper asking to buy it! Had to phone him saying it was no longer available. Insurance company didn't appreciate the rarity or value either That day also put paid to me taking it with me when I moved overseas, as had been the plan.
I often scour the Japanese websites for one - none are in as good a condition as mine was pre-lorry or this one in the advert appears to be. As to whether it will sell for close to 9k, I think not, but 7.5k should be a good deal all round.
A sad story...The Vtec engine was a superb piece of engineering, brisk acceleration - often got to great speeds on overnight blasts before the widespread use of speed cameras - and was economical when you weren't pushing it. My commute averaged 42MPG. The handling was great too - very nimble and the non-assisted steering was spot on, as was the gearchange.
You could also get a lot in the back, especially when the token rear seat back was folded down. The perfect small car for a single bloke or couple, who didn't want to drive their mates around. My first one was around 9k new on E Reg, the Vtec one ~10.5k on an H Reg. I don't remember them being 13k plus....
The leather seats were a real bonus - not even the Japanese SiR got those - they were very durable if you looked after them, but most didn't.
Mine was mint, had just had a tiny spot of rust on the sunroof sorted the week before, when a lorry decided to change lanes (without indicating) in roadworks on the M25, right on top of me. Earlier that day someone had left me a note under the front wiper asking to buy it! Had to phone him saying it was no longer available. Insurance company didn't appreciate the rarity or value either
That day also put paid to me taking it with me when I moved overseas, as had been the plan.I often scour the Japanese websites for one - none are in as good a condition as mine was pre-lorry or this one in the advert appears to be. As to whether it will sell for close to 9k, I think not, but 7.5k should be a good deal all round.
Edited by dobly on Tuesday 30th September 22:44
I had an F reg CRX in the '90's followed by a white V-Tech then a Mk2 MR2 then another G reg CRX non-v-tech, all unmolested. My sister bought a black lowered one at the same time. The very next day she found a note under the wiper, someone asking to buy it.
I bought the V-tech for £9k, 27k miles. Sold it for £9.5k and six thousand miles later. Worse mistake I ever made. I remember letting my friend have a go. trundled around in forth gear, I said drop it into third which he did and was impressed. Then I said drop it into second now and he gave me a 'are you mad' look. I said do it now and floor the gas! It just took off right up to the 9000 redline (or was it 8500?). He was speechless then but still talks about it to this day!
I wonder if anybody's rear door struts worked. I had to carry a length of wood around in all mine to keep the bloody glass door propped up.
I agree, a price of £5-7k is more realistic, but 58k miles....? What price do you put on surely one of the last in this condition?
It is the car I look back with fondest memories and moist eyes wondering if one will ever be in my possession again.
I loved that car and regretted selling it shortly after.
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