I'm gonna start looking for a CRX in the next few months (exactly how long depends on how much my job pays... I'll be working my *** off, that's for sure.) Anyway, I'm gonna be looking for a stock or near-stock 2nd generation CRX. Do you guys have any advice about this particular car? What problems should I be looking out for? Stuff like that...

I just figured this place would have some good advice.

 

Rust
Rust

 

Yea, Rust is the main concern. I'd also say keep an eye out for hidden body work repairs. OEM paint is always a plus, unless the repaint was done nicely.

Oh when ppl say rust check the:
quarter panels
subframe, bottom of the car
jacking points
around suspension parts
in and around the door jambs
in and around the sunroof

 

the whole car...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRXDrew &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yea, Rust is the main concern. I'd also say keep an eye out for hidden body work repairs. OEM paint is always a plus, unless the repaint was done nicely.

Oh when ppl say rust check the:
quarter panels
subframe, bottom of the car
jacking points
around suspension parts
in and around the door jambs
in and around the sunroof</TD></TR></TABLE>


The rear quarters are always shitty spots for rust, from the factory there is a plastic lip on the inside of the fender that holds a **** load of salt/sand/grime...

look in the rear hatch along the sides for where the metal is pressed together to make sure it is straight.

I wouldn't trust anyone else's body work period. Don't buy a rice out car that a kid just finsihed 2 weeks ago or any **** like that...it may look good now but in a week that **** will look like crack

 

I'd mainly look at CRX's that are close to stock, as you said. There is a less likely chance that it has been raped in my opinion.

 

yeah wut u could do is kind of push down on the plastic in the wheel wells and look inside for rust and also look under the the door and the rear hatch

 

Don't be tempted by an ultra cheap automatic thinking you're going to convert it to a 5sp. It's a major pain. And when you're done with all that work and expense, all you have is a stock 5sp CRX.

 

rear quarters!!!!!! RUST RUST RUST.

Mine was bad, and uh oh, i had to get maaco.

 

Seal leaks+ electrical end keep stock. No barn yard fixes...

 

All good advice above; the only thing I would add is this: Don't buy someone else's "project" car. That only means that they tried, they screwed things up, and now they have no idea what to do to make the car "right" - or even to make it RUN. If you're not a "certified Honda guru", avoid other people's problems like the plague.

As a gross stereotype, look for someone older or middle-aged who's selling their CRX. Probably less chance that it's been seriously beat on, and a greater chance that it's been well cared for. I know, we all love our cars, but I definitely take better care of my cars now that I'm older and can AFFORD to take better care of them (and actually KNOW more about HOW TO take care of them, too). There was a time I'd nurse a Honda along for 25,000 miles on clicking axles, just trying to make 'em last a little longer instead of doing the right thing and replacing them.

If a no-rust car is impossible to find in your area, consider travelling for the right car. A round-trip plane ticket to Arizona or Nevada might end up being cheaper than a rust-repair-and-repaint job...

Mike

Mike

 

Thanks for the advice. I live in Texas, so I'll probably have an easier time with rust than if I was up north...

Hell, I'll probably end up going to Dallas or Oklahoma City... 2 hour drive one way. I'm sure I'll find something.

Thanks guys.

 

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