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88CRX · 06-08-2008, 02:56 PM

I Just got a 1988 CRX DX for $1500

I found this CRX when shopping for a Miata. Looking on the Web I found out its a favorite for saving gas. At least the HF is.

It has 166K miles. The timing belt, head gasket, and water pump were just replaced. The front axles was replaced 2 years ago. Only mod it has are 14 inch Acura steel rims. Paint and interior is in excellent condition for a 20 yo car.

I think there is a problem with the ECU. When i shift, it revs up a little, as if my foot stayed on the gas??? i'm not sure if that is normal.

Anyways, I found your site, and realized that i kinda drive like described in the articles.

I'm not planning on doing much to it. Thinking of covering the openings in the under carriage, especially the rear bumper.

I just put my first tank, and we'll see what the mileage is...

06-08-2008, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
88CRX EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Waikele, Hawaii Posts: 108 88CRX - '88 Honda CRX Standard DX 90 day: 32.74 mpg (US) IS250 - '07 Lexus IS250 90 day: 25.79 mpg (US) RX300 - '00 Lexus RX300 90 day: 18.38 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	CRX owner I Just got a 1988 CRX DX for $1500 I found this CRX when shopping for a Miata. Looking on the Web I found out its a favorite for saving gas. At least the HF is. It has 166K miles. The timing belt, head gasket, and water pump were just replaced. The front axles was replaced 2 years ago. Only mod it has are 14 inch Acura steel rims. Paint and interior is in excellent condition for a 20 yo car. I think there is a problem with the ECU. When i shift, it revs up a little, as if my foot stayed on the gas??? i'm not sure if that is normal. Anyways, I found your site, and realized that i kinda drive like described in the articles. I'm not planning on doing much to it. Thinking of covering the openings in the under carriage, especially the rear bumper. I just put my first tank, and we'll see what the mileage is... __________________ Last edited by 88CRX; 06-08-2008 at 03:14 PM..