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nesh
30-01-2004, 11:44 AM
hey peoples
i am finaly buying a CRX, im going to look at 1 tonight, can anyone please tell me what i should look out 4?
btw: its a 1991 model with no mods, some older dudes selling it
any help would be great
thanx
dcii_sir
30-01-2004, 12:49 PM
hey peoples
i am finaly buying a CRX, im going to look at 1 tonight, can anyone please tell me what i should look out 4?
btw: its a 1991 model with no mods, some older dudes selling it
any help would be great
thanx

I am assuming this is a gen 2 crx ? Just look out for the normal stuff like rust, accident, engine bay, brake pads, tyres, etc etc. Also ask if it comes with RWC and if it had full service books. Just the general stuff.. Make sure you call up vic roads to check if its under finance/stolen as well. Do not leave a deposit until u have done that. And if you feel like u need more help, u can probaly get a mate to go along with ya.
nesh
30-01-2004, 01:17 PM
k tanx

whats vic roads?
neva heard of it

im from nsw
MTX BOY
30-01-2004, 03:48 PM
Im assuming he means VICTORIAN MAIN ROADS :)
VTEC16
30-01-2004, 03:51 PM
nah.....vic roads is a regulatory body in victoria that is in charge of our roads and registration etc etc.....they have a database of stolen/crashed/financed vehicles...

i think...
madgrk
30-01-2004, 04:43 PM
Dont call VicRoads, call RTA since you are in NSW..
CivicCoupe
30-01-2004, 05:29 PM
Or a REVS check
Setanta
30-01-2004, 08:08 PM
RTA and REVs check are a must, followed by a full inspection to check the chassis and engine.

If it's unmodded you are lucky - so many aren't nowadays :)
crx2gen
30-01-2004, 08:10 PM
how many k's on the engine?
Setanta
30-01-2004, 08:15 PM
who cares? I hit 260,000 on my EF9 last weekend on the way back from Victoria - If the engine's been treated right then KMs shouldn't matter too much :)

BTW - it's the original stock B16A as was released with the car.
crx2gen
30-01-2004, 09:36 PM
Don't be so nearsighted! - I've got 207odd on my d16a8, had it pulled down at 200 and they just reassembled it and sent me on my way.

My point was the cars condition. Has the timing belt been changed? Dealer service history, receipts? Whats the condition of the suspension, exhaust, rust in sills and boot, etc. Sure, you can get skewed numbers from engine swaps, dash swaps and dodgy backyarders, but chances are it is accurate.
Setanta
30-01-2004, 09:57 PM
I've yet to have any Honda fail under 250K Kms - that includes an accord with 260, quite a few first gen Civics, 4th gen Civics etc - it's not nearsightedness - it's simply experience. Known facts on all on original engines.

Now go back and read my previous post where I stated "followed by a full inspection to check the chassis and engine" and then take your knee-jerk reaction and shove it thx.
crx2gen
30-01-2004, 10:03 PM
Gee, sorry you took it that way, no harm intended. I hadn't seen your post when I asked how many k's. Thats all. And I'm agreeing with you on Honda engine quality - I stated that previously, no rebuild required.
A'PEXi
31-01-2004, 12:41 AM
get a full check done, look for the usual things... paint, spare tyre, engine condition, service history... etc
nesh
31-01-2004, 01:34 PM
thanx guys
the crx i looked at today was FU**ED, i neva knew there could be a CRX in such bad cond, donteven get me started on what was wrong, i think there wasnt anything right!
Neway goin 2 look at another today

btw: if any1 is sellin let me know
crx2gen
31-01-2004, 02:18 PM
nesh: What were they asking, I'm after a shitter to play with...