INTEGRA vs CRX

[kez13]

I own a 95 crx....I have always been a teg fan!!! My ex-boyfriend use to have a teg... I must say though after having driven both cars....I would stick with the crx. It's cheaper, and still goes hard for what it is. Whichever one you decide to buy is going to be good. Have fun and good luck!

[djgarv]

hehe thanks for all the help but i think u guys kinda missed what i said - i already drive an integra vtir but thinking of selling it for a gen 2 crx or an eg
i do love my car atm but there are financial reasons for doing it too hehe so i'm after something cheaper, that won't make me wish i still had the b18c teg. more than anything i'm worried i'll miss the torque

[Stabo]

Bum suggested I give my opinion considering i've owned both an Integra and a CRX

Now the Integra i owned wasnt a 91LS it was a DC2 Vti-R, which is in a completely different league.

I currently own this Gen II CRX:



It has the Japspec D16A...

I must say i enjoy driving the CRX more than the integra. I believe it handles better and the feel of a small rocket type car can't be beaten. However there are times i miss the integra. The integra is definately a more practical and comfortable ride.

Given the choice between an LS Integra and a Gen II CRX i would take a CRX any day of the week.

As for Gen II CRX vs Vti-R Integra, it would cocme down to a matter of what I was going to use the car for. I'm considering selling the CRX because i need to do long trips interstate and out past teilenbend. Ask yourself what you're going to use the car for, the CRX is small and fun, the Integra is larger but more practical.

Both are good cars and you'll get good resale and fuel economy from each (CRX will be slightly better)

Good luck!
~Stabo

[djgarv]

ah well that was helpful hehe I realise integra will probably be more comfortable. I'm just worried i'll regret the swap because my integra is very torquey (i think anyway) and to go from that to a d16 or b16 even...i'm just scared that i'll wish i hadn't done it. i do like what you say about handling and the feeling of a small rocket car. but i guess the biggest problem i have is the decision of whether or not to get a car that's 15 years old? i've never sat in any crxes so i can't say whether it'll be easy/hard to find one in good condition

[Stabo]

Glad to help,

Granted the car is fairly old, but the styling is pretty timeless, lots of clueless girls have asked me if its a 2004 model! lol

The integra does have more tourque but keep in mind that it needs it it is ALOT heavier than a Gen II CRX

Where abouts are you? Im sure some of the Gen II owners in your state would be happy to take you for a bit of a spin. Otherwise the best bet is just checking one out that is for sale, you have nothing to lose by sitting in it or taking it for a little spin.



~Stabo

[djgarv]

that's cos yours looks so damn new and shiny hahahaha
yes the styling is pretty timeless in the looks department...one for the true honda fans.

i'm in melbourne. saw an sir that i wanted to take for a spin but it'd been sold. now the guy has another one coming in (he imports them) soon but he's asking 11-12K which i think is a bit too much. from the pics it looks as though it's track driven too. at least with an eg i can have peace of mind that it hasn't been fanged about

[Stabo]

how many kms has your car done

wanna swap?

hehe

[djgarv]

lol i have thought about doing swaps...it's done 145000

[Stabo]

pity you're in melbourne

Although i go there 4-5 times a year (work is based there) which is why i think i need a bigger car. The CRX isnt ideal for long trips with cargo

hehe

[keric_02]

Glad to help,

Granted the car is fairly old, but the styling is pretty timeless, lots of clueless girls have asked me if its a 2004 model! lol

The integra does have more tourque but keep in mind that it needs it it is ALOT heavier than a Gen II CRX

Where abouts are you? Im sure some of the Gen II owners in your state would be happy to take you for a bit of a spin. Otherwise the best bet is just checking one out that is for sale, you have nothing to lose by sitting in it or taking it for a little spin.



~Stabo

that's a hot looking crx buddy, new paint?

put some more pics up

[Snoop_gee]

Hey Man and to all the others,
I noticed at the start of your thread you mentioned "which is better performance wise" i always use to think a bigger engine is better all this and that but never knew about the whole power to weight ratio until i rode in ma friends crx. Big car needs a big engine a small car needs a small engine. I have never been in an integra so my view can only be spoken from a crx point of view. The reason being is ever since 1st year uni when i rode in ma friends crx it's all i ever wanted. It's small and zippy and i don't mean zippy in a wimpy way either. I can say if you decide to get a crx the SIR in my opinion is a good buy with the B16a engine roughly produces 110kw in stock form. And with a few modications here and there u can realli make some serious peformance.


So whats so good about the crx?
*Fuel Economy not 1 person has mentioned it as much. Being a 1.6L compared to your Integra 1.8L.

*Not a Taxi haha so true! The less seats you have u don't have to cart people around which means less fuel and milage for your car.There was 1 time i racked up so many dermit points i was under a restriction to carry only 1 passenger. And did it effect me?.... NO!!!! cause i only had 1 seat anyway so the polece can go stick it

*Handling wise sure does feel like a real pocket rocket, in and out of carparks,intersections, corners and all around the street.

*Either way it's a beauty to behold. Keep it stock and clean as.Or make it into a show car. make into race machine either 1/4 mile or track. And yes i did say RACE MACHINE people.It's been done and there is most definately proof of that.http://www.archive.org/download/Gen_...spoonvsr33.WMV


And in away i like that you can rock up on the grid position (traffic lights) and people just look down apon the small pocket rocket and think yep thats just another jap piece of plastic but you'll be suprised there is one person in melb by the name of Jons just ask him about performance and he will tell you a few things or two.
Yes a crx is an old car (15years or so to be) but don't be fooled it still does have it unique styling that sure does bring it up 10-15years with the right exterior modifications (bodykits and exterior accessories).
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Message to djgarv
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The dude you speak of that imports crx i think i know who your talking about. Actually he has sold a black sir crx to a dude that is registered on here as sula99.And the cars imported may look track driven but it certainly doesn't mean it's fangged(thrashed) around.(you can't judge a book by it's cover)


It looks clean to me
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The best part i love about the crx is it's not something common u get to see on the road. And because of that it definately gets looks and in some cases smiles too. You drive a crx cause you want to being different from the rest of the crowed.But if you don't have a genuine love for the styling in shape, handling, and willing to work with the car then don't even bother. You probably best suited for the integra.CRX is for the selected few just remember that.


During ma time i have owned two crx's so far 1st being a genI CRX and now a genII CRX.Could there be a gen III on the cards for the future who knows
There is certainly a fair few crx it's a matter of finding them small zippy buggers.
I live in melb so feel free to PM and to arrange a test drive.We got em all THE Show & THE go....
Gee - crx is not just a car but a way of lifestyle to transport in!

[panda[cRx]]

yes there is someone named jon that knows performance.... there is also his bro whose crx was a lil quicker (11.74 qtr) his bro actually built both setups and a few other of the quicker honda's in melb (PM me for his details if you need a swap/turbo done )

Gee - crx is not just a car but a way of lifestyle

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i guess it comes down to what u want it for. if u want a sensible car for work etc go for the teg, if u want somethign fun and different go for the rexy