1991 Honda Civic CRX Consumer Reviews

Attractive appearance and performance

Written by: Frank Mansion on 03/14/2007

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr HF Coupe

Review

Currently at 95K miles and 15 years old my HF model gets 47.5 MPG.When it was 3 years old the a/c compressor clutch failed and was converted to R134a.It cools to 40F which is just as good as R12.I can pick up the transmission with one arm so replacing the clutch was easy.The car is now worth less than my wristwatch and parts on ebay are available cheaply. I have maintained the paint and get asked if it is repainted. The air conditioner control panel cracks easily so be careful turning the knob. A replica control panel from a restoration company would be nice along with foam seat buns. The distinctive styling is still attractive and the CRX will always be the most fun for the money.

Favorite Features

Steering is quick and brakes good which are its major safety features.My 47.5 MPG is at 70 MPH so the excellent aerodynamics really make the difference.The computer has a flashing LED to tell you what is wrong,this is the car to have if you want to avoid mechanics.

Suggested Improvements

Replace your rear trailing arm bushings since they do not last.Tuners remove HF parts so go buy a pair of front knuckles on eBay in order to swap out if your wheel bearing fails.Black Again was a good preservative for the exterior but was sold and reformulated and now inferior.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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1991 CRX DX

Written by: Erik on 12/29/2006

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

Hands down the best car I have ever owned or driven. I bought it with 120K miles and now have 192K miles on it. 45+ MPG on the highway, easy to drive in town. You can park it anywhere. I had to replace the clutch, very easy repair and only cost $117. It is tighter and feels more solid than my wife's 2003 GMC. It simply never has any problems. Acts as if it has at least 300,000 miles left in it.

Favorite Features

Mechanical build quality, Very easy car to work on, simple straightforward design

Suggested Improvements

Need to add a not for sale sign to it. They no longer build them

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Practical/Reliable Economy!

Written by: Dave on 04/12/2006

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr HF Coupe

Review

I have to say, this is the best little commuter car I've ever owned! Hands down Honda quality is evident in this car. I get mid-upper 40s in the city and upper 50s on the highway. I live in Colorado so its meager 60 horsepower engine isn't anything that's going to win races. However, for stop and go traffic this car has treated me well. I have replaced the clutch a few times, and overall just general maintenance. I've owned the car for 10 years or approximately 477,538 trouble free miles!! Other than that... I love my Honda CRX HF!!

Favorite Features

Fuel mileage, superb reliability

Suggested Improvements

Downsides--well... poor rearward visability (added blindspot mirrors), and the seats are no longer supportive.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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BY DAVID STYLE: SI

Written by: rexstacy on 02/07/2006

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

My Crx The best car that i every owned .The money u spend on the car for gas is great. I like them so much i have one in my backyard for a project if there was one thing i would change about them it would be nothing. there very fun and chicks dig them.

Favorite Features

very compact,fast,easy to work with,enexspensive.

Suggested Improvements

to make a 2006 hoda civic crx si,hf,an base

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Wish Honda makes a fifth Gen. CRX

Written by: Cold_CRX on 02/06/2006

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

Bought a 1988 Honda CRX DX model for my first car because I always wanted one and it was and is my dream car. Today I own a 91 CRX Si and I have to say I don’t want any other car. It’s fast, reliable, comfortable, amazing on gas, easy to fix, fun to drive, and holds it’s value very well. Wish Honda would make another with a more powerful engine, more engine space, wider and above all don’t make another Del Sol. Don’t change the back but modernize the front. Never getting rid of my two CRX's, even if it's totalled!!!

Favorite Features

Absolutely fun to drive, lots of space for the driver and passenger, storage space is huge, amazing gas mileage especially if you lower it and add an air intake; I did 515km on 45L of premium gas in city, quick response, if you keep it in good shape and/or fix it up you can sell it for a few grand.

Suggested Improvements

MORE POWER, at least 200HP DOHC VTEC engine, better rust protection around the rear fenders, a bigger engine bay to install bigger engines. also in the back, there's a compartment that folds down on the rear seats to excess the trunk, those locks which are attached to a weak plywood can break easily

12 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Car of the Century!

Written by: chungtachicken on 01/24/2006

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

The CRX, however small it may be, is a zippy little rocket that leaves the driver craving more and more road to test its capabilities. I had been the proud owner of an Si for nearly 8 years before its premature abduction some odd months ago. Though it had left me wanting something bigger and something faster, the CRX stayed with me through and through because of its nimble and driver oriented nature. Of course I had a few modifications to the suspension that allowed full control of corner balancing, and modifications to the engine that tweaked up the horsepower numbers to a more substantiated amount. Do not let the car in its stock form fool you; there lies a beast within!

Favorite Features

Driver oriented nature in the USDM models: Manual everything! Windows, seats, transmission. These features also happen to be what I like the least about the CRX.

Suggested Improvements

The japanese models really scored big with CRX owners in the states because of the extra options that "JDM" models had. Optional glass roof, power windows, cruise control, power door locks, power folding mirrors. It would have been nice to have all that in the US.

4 out 7 people found this review helpful

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1991 Honda CRX Si

Written by: rexter on 10/11/2005

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

In all the years that I have owned this vehicle I have never had any problems with it. The car has 275,000 miles on it and it is my daily driver. The Honda CRX Si is very reliable and with good driving habits I'v been able to get an average of 40 MPG. To me the interior is very comfortable. The only issue that may make a person uncomfortable is the low ceiling. I am 5'10 and I some times bump my head on the ceiling. The handling is great, very responsive. The Honda CRX Si does not have power windows, power locks, power steering, or power mirrors which some people may not like. I love driving this car!

Favorite Features

The suportive seats which hold you in around those tight corners.

Suggested Improvements

It would have been nice if Honda put a more powerful motor in the USDM vehicle.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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The Best Little Car I Ever Had!

Written by: TripleJackInGA on 10/08/2005

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

I bought this car a year or so ago. I paid about $500 over Market Value for it, but they're getting so hard to find in original un-molested shape.I have done very very little to it, except drive it, and even with 220k miles on it, it still gets a *COMBINED* 44.5 Miles Per Gallon!!! Best car buying decision I ever made!

Favorite Features

Fuel Mileage, Handling, Nice Exterior Design

Suggested Improvements

Wish it had cup-holders! It's also a bit of work for taller people to get out of, since it's low to the ground.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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1991 CRX Si

Written by: Greg Clark on 06/22/2005

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

This is my seconds CRX Si and I absolutely love these cars.The interior is roomy,with plenty of legroom for both driver and passenger.The pedals are positioned just right for heel and toe downshift for canyon carving sessions on your favorite backroad.The lack of power assisted steering and 2100lb weight equal a car that transmits everything about the roads surface to you through the wheel and seat.Overcook it into a corner and understeer is present,however because of the short wheelbase, lift off the throttle too fast or trail brake and oversteer materializes itself in one hearstopping twitch.Otherwise the car is a jewel and I don't think I will ever get rid of it.

Favorite Features

Brisk acceleration, nimble handling, gas mileage, cargo room. Seats hold you in place during hard cornering pretty well.Great fuel economy.Good pedal position for heel and toeing.Great brakes.

Suggested Improvements

Could use a little more power.Also, a touch stiffer springs and sway bars as the body rolls a little too much during hard cornering for my taste.ABS would be a good safety feature for hard backroad driving as well as everyday use.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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The Si CRX

Written by: nashty_steve5 on 08/28/2004

Vehicle

1991 Honda Civic CRX 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

This is one sweet little car. I have played with it for a while I haven't had a problem with it. It's so much faster that my last compact car. The styling I've added to it's already sweet looks have only given me better looks from bystanders. Also was quite easy to install my stereo. Definitely a car I will keep for years to come...

Favorite Features

A small 2 dr Compact car that has some nice pick up off the line.

Suggested Improvements

Well, stock only takes it so far.. Ya'll know what I mean.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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