[St00k]

Hi all. Former OG Honda owner. I had an EG Civic and a DA Integra. Loved those cars.

Then family life came along.

I'm always hunting for a CRX. I feel like I missed the window of opportunity where they were affordable and in decent shape. It seemed about 10 years ago you could get an amazing one for $5k. Now those same ones are $15k.

I guess if I'm honest I don't mind one that needs some work. That's part of the fun of buying one!

 

[JP86]

It's winter here so all the interesting old cars have been tucked away, but I'm trying to remember the last time I saw a CRX.
You're right, they were still pretty common 10 years ago.
I wonder if they're still getting dailied in the sunbelt.

 

[JDMAF]

Hey @St00k, I know what you mean.

Years ago when I was shopping for Lexus SC400s they were dirty cheap. Now the same year/color/trim/transmission/mileage/etc. SC that would sell for $3,000-4,000 many years ago now goes for $10,000 EASILY.

Still pushing to get back into the SC game and it might take some creative hunting to find one for a reasonable price. But I might go with whatever shows up on the big auction sites.

What exact CRX spec are you after?

 

[St00k]

Gotta go with the second gen. The '89 or newer. Also gotta be an Si.

I'm open to pretty much any color. Beggars can be choosers.

 

[St00k]

I'd love a Barbados Yellow one though!

 

[St00k]

I also love Tahitian Green Pearl

 

[JDMAF]

Gotta go with the second gen. The '89 or newer. Also gotta be an Si.

I'm open to pretty much any color. Beggars can be choosers.

Are you considering any specific models years over others for certain features or specs that weren't always offered?

 

[St00k]

Are you considering any specific models years over others for certain features or specs that weren't always offered?

I don't know that I know enough to have an idea of what is different. Ideally it would be a '91. The last year. I'm not even sure if they ever came with AC, or power steering.

All Si's had moonroofs I believe. Or sunroofs. I think they were metal, not glass.

 

[St00k]

OK, just did some quick research. Looks like it did have AC but no power steering.

 

[JDMAF]

Always thought the aero wheels were cool but haven't seen enough of them with it.

Might be a rare item now but I'm sure there are aftermarket equivlants.

 

[St00k]

Always thought the aero wheels were cool but haven't seen enough of them with it.

Might be a rare item now but I'm sure there are aftermarket equivlants.
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I'll get something aftermarket for sure. Not quite what what though. I love the mesh wheels. I don't need Mugen or anything like that.

 

[St00k]

Love these

Or the Enkei92

ENKEI92 | Enkei Wheels

enkei.com

 

[JDMAF]

Love these

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Or the Enkei92

ENKEI92 | Enkei Wheels

enkei.com

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I love how those Enekis look on this CRX!

Are you going to keep it 4 lug or go for 5? If 5, would you also get other OEM Honda wheels?
Always been a fan of ITR wheels on the CRX.

 

[St00k]

I think it'll be a 4 lug setup. There are so many other mods I want to do first. I think I won't want to bother with a lug conversion... maybe ever

 

[St00k]

Just saw this pop up. Not the right one... but nice

1988 CRX DX

The car is completely stock. I am the third owner. It has been garaged for most of its life. Only the head unit and speakers have been replaced with a modern Kenwood system. The tires are new, radiator a couple of years old, new fuel pump and tank, new brakes... this car has been well taken care...

www.crxcommunity.com

 

[JDMAF]

Just saw this pop up. Not the right one... but nice

1988 CRX DX

The car is completely stock. I am the third owner. It has been garaged for most of its life. Only the head unit and speakers have been replaced with a modern Kenwood system. The tires are new, radiator a couple of years old, new fuel pump and tank, new brakes... this car has been well taken care...

www.crxcommunity.com

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Are you keeping an eye on auction sites like Bring a Trailer? They had some sell for reasonable prices and usually what ends up on that site are better condition models. But you can't beat the value found on forums like what you linked.

CRX

Browse and bid online for the chance to own a Honda CRX at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online.

bringatrailer.com

 

[St00k]

Whoa... currently $5,600 although I'm betting it goes a lot higher than that

No Reserve: 1990 Honda CRX Si

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1990 Honda CRX Si at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #96,692.

bringatrailer.com

Was in an accident, but that doesn't appear to be major.

 

[St00k]

It's up to $7,600 now. I'm curious to see how high it goes. Hopefully no more than $15k

 

[St00k]

11k with only a few hours to go

Perhaps resale prices are taking a dive

 

[JDMAF]

11k with only a few hours to go

Perhaps resale prices are taking a dive

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It was just sold for $17,250. I guess some guys with deep pockets waited to bid it up near the end.