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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:04:39 AM EDT

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yep...

I had an HF, DX, and Si....the only one I had a note on was the DX, the note was $108 a month...the insurance was $212 a month..lol

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I worked at a Honda dealership when these things where new.They are a great little car. We didn't sell many though because back in the day insurance companies classified them as sports cars because they only had two seats so unless you were an old fart with a good driving record the insurance rates kept the younger crowd from buying them.

yep...

I had an HF, DX, and Si....the only one I had a note on was the DX, the note was $108 a month...the insurance was $212 a month..lol

Hilariously enough, when I added the Honda to my policy, it changed my monthly premium by $2.77. $33 bucks A YEAR for insurance!

Ladder thing does suck, but I've got body guys on deck. I hope to have a good weekend in sales so that I can invest into this little car a bit more. I refuse to let it look like all of the other Honda commuters!

Posted: 8/28/2015 10:16:00 AM EDT

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I had an 86, the body style above, in the Si version. It was pretty beat up by the time I got it but it was a hell of a fun car.

No power steering on 'em though, and that might be the only "problem".

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The Si versions used to be hellatious little grocery-getters.

I had an 86, the body style above, in the Si version. It was pretty beat up by the time I got it but it was a hell of a fun car.

No power steering on 'em though, and that might be the only "problem".

But a CRX only weighs like 29 pounds...

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:25:22 AM EDT

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Ok guys, time to tag the car. What should I do as a custom plate?

This thing is too sweet, so I'm thinking something like TME MCHN or 2 CLEAN or ?

Anyway, more problems crept up. The car had a bad main relay(starter, ignition, fuel pump, etc. all in one) that I had to resolder, and a bad thermostat, which makes me feel better about getting it for so cheap and lucking out that the relay decided to make contact that day. She said she couldn't afford to get it all looked at and fxed, and now I believe her, considering it would probably be $400 or so at the shop for the repairs.

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:30:43 AM EDT

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FU LDDRS

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:33:57 AM EDT

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Posted: 9/3/2015 10:35:01 AM EDT

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A55ORGY

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:41:39 AM EDT

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Lol, a thing of the past, now. Car will be in the shop next month getting re-beautified

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:42:24 AM EDT

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NICE RICE

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:43:14 AM EDT

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RICER

Posted: 9/3/2015 10:54:55 AM EDT

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88CRX4ME

ETA: only 7 spaces per post below so now make it MY88CRX or 88HONDA would work as well.

Posted: 9/3/2015 11:00:09 AM EDT

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I love that car and hate you.

Posted: 9/3/2015 12:04:59 PM EDT

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Those cars have great fuel economy.

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The HF models got 51MPG and came with magnesium wheels.

Posted: 9/3/2015 5:32:49 PM EDT

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C-REX?

Posted: 9/3/2015 5:49:41 PM EDT

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If u cant determine when the timing belt was changed. Have it done

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No POSITIVE documentation on timing belt change? Assume not done. Involves timing belt, idler assy, water punp, crank and cam gaskets, and other misc stuff. If you just change the belt and idler, and if any of the other things go wrong, you are back to square 1, as timing belts cannot be re-used.

Not cheap, but that's doing it the right way. It's a LOT cheaper than a bunch of bent valves, and maybe cracked pistons or cyl head.

Body parts will probably be a little hard to find, running gear will be fairly easy to obtain. A lot of these cars were modified by kids, so one in original, VG condition would be a bit unusual. If the motor's not already junk, and nothing else is seriously bad, then with the initial purchase price, plus a full boat timing belt job you are still well below market value. Wouldn't surprise mi the brake calipers were rusted frozen, either, so that's a few hundred bucks to fix. Even so, still below market value, and if you keep the documentation, the repairs add value to the car on re-sale.

Posted: 9/3/2015 6:51:29 PM EDT

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ARF CRX

Posted: 9/3/2015 6:57:07 PM EDT

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BNDLOFSTX

Posted: 9/3/2015 7:03:02 PM EDT

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Georgia limits plates to seven characters AND you ran-over a ladder, so...
CR REKD

Posted: 9/3/2015 7:08:29 PM EDT

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CRXSEX

Posted: 9/4/2015 12:35:40 AM EDT

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Actually most of the suggestions are luck luster, I thought better of you guys

I think I am going with ANTQ CRX

Posted: 9/4/2015 12:36:30 AM EDT

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I love that car and hate you.

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Posted: 9/4/2015 4:45:56 AM EDT

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NOTAGRL

Posted: 9/4/2015 5:22:08 AM EDT

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In honor of the CRX's blunt backside:

DAT AZZ

Posted: 9/4/2015 5:28:51 AM EDT

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GAYA5FK

Posted: 9/4/2015 6:20:34 AM EDT

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GAY4PAY

Posted: 9/4/2015 6:57:01 AM EDT

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ARAKCRX

Posted: 9/4/2015 7:27:29 AM EDT

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Hilariously enough, when I added the Honda to my policy, it changed my monthly premium by $2.77. $33 bucks A YEAR for insurance!

Ladder thing does suck, but I've got body guys on deck. I hope to have a good weekend in sales so that I can invest into this little car a bit more. I refuse to let it look like all of the other Honda commuters!

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I worked at a Honda dealership when these things where new.They are a great little car. We didn't sell many though because back in the day insurance companies classified them as sports cars because they only had two seats so unless you were an old fart with a good driving record the insurance rates kept the younger crowd from buying them.

yep...

I had an HF, DX, and Si....the only one I had a note on was the DX, the note was $108 a month...the insurance was $212 a month..lol

Hilariously enough, when I added the Honda to my policy, it changed my monthly premium by $2.77. $33 bucks A YEAR for insurance!

Ladder thing does suck, but I've got body guys on deck. I hope to have a good weekend in sales so that I can invest into this little car a bit more. I refuse to let it look like all of the other Honda commuters!

I think insurance companies have evolved in their pricing policies since the 80's because of cars like the CRX, Suzuki X90 and a host of other econoboxes with just two seats.