Alrighty boys and girls, i'm new to the whole import scene. but, i've been lookin for a rex for a while and i finally found an offer that caught my eye and i need people who know a lot to give me their opinions on the offer. its an 88 crx si w/ a b16 swap. and unlike most others, it passes fricken CA smog! the exterior is all stock, so i can slap a body kit on there and do some stuff. its real clean. k heres what the guy says:


$4850.00 with all the mods and the CA Bar approval which makes the engine legal and smogable in the state of California. If you know a bit about swaps, you know why this is of major importance.
here is a list of what has been done
88 Si, clear title

Viper alarm with hood pin, 2 alarm horns ( one has an internal batt. so it will still work if power is cut to it)
car also has a custom fuel cut on it, nice anti-theft device

powerslot front disks w/ metal master pads
stainless steal break lines all the way around
lowered on skunkworks coilovers
rear upper strut bar (DC Sports)
camber kit at all four ends, but i did take out the rear because for some reason the tires were starting to rub on the wheel wells when i replaced them - funny, it didn't do that before with different manf. tires that were the same exact specs as the kuhmos i just bought.
rims are 16in. Racing Sport Evolutions (RSE) by enkei, tires are kuhmo 205/45/16 712 series (tires are brand new, only 2 months old with receipts and warranty to prove it)

car is completely re-wired to OBD 1 for smog purposes.
B16 engine with OBD 1 Manifolds, run with the U.S. spec Del Sol P30 ECU.
No internal engine mods (only an exhaust, i took off the intake to bar approve the car)
(all work done on the car has been documented with papers to prove it)

Interior is flawless for a car that's an 88
Stock recaros have been re-wrapped in black (stock looking) material and have CRX SiR stitched in them
type r shift boot (black leather w/ red stitching)
Razo shift **** (little scratched on passenger side because i wear a ring on my pinky finger)
Sunroof works perfect

I think that about sums up what has been done to the car.

The car is completely stock on the outside, but it was just re-sprayed silver two years ago; original color is silver also. all stock lines have been kept on car when painted i.e. the moldings, side-view mirrors, etc. were all left black to keep it stock looking. The car has a menacing stance (low, wide, and good size wheels on it). In my opinion it's one hell of a clean CRX. I've owned it for the last 4-5 years, and i'm basically the second owner.

The first owner owned it from the showroom until like 5yrs ago, then an acquaintance of mine purchased it, she had it for like 2months and didn't like it, i bought it off of her and put it in my dad's name (for insurance purposes) then it was put in my uncles name (also for insurance purposes), then finally in my name (currently).

Car is extremely solid inside and out. Engine runs great (no smoke) and the tranny (y1) has no grinds. and it has power doorlocks, i forgot to put that in

is 4850 too much or does that sound about right? also i dont know what a buncha that stuff means so any posts will be appreciated. thanks. also if anyone is lookin to sell a 88-91 crx in the sacramento area, hit me up at jakc1010@msn.com

 

I think its high but it does sound like a really nice car.

 

ya i thought it was a bit high, how does like 4500 or 4250 sound? or should i try to drop it all the way to 4000?

 

i've seen b16 crx's go for way cheaper than that.... its nice to have the ref sticker but 4k for a b16 crx is pricey

 

ya

 

dont listen to these fools.
4500 for a b16 crx can be a little pricey if its worn down and beat up!
but if its very clean inside and out id say its worth it.
Getting a b16 in a crx bar legal in CA is nearly impossible!
88's are awesome too because the seat belts arent mounted on the doors!
go through the car with a fine tooth comb. CHECK FOR ANY RUST!
also check to make sure the "door check" is still firmly welded in place
crx's are known for that coming apart. as well as the climate control cracking.
if its clean go for it!

 

alright thanks dude. anyone else?

 

cmoooon ppl i'm new, is this a good deal?

 

i would say go for it i just bought my 91 dx from the original owner for 3,000 and its bone stock but super clean

 

sweet, post some pics when u gfix it up