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Think of what you can save. Have you thought about the future? Honda engineers spent some time pondering this question in the eighties, and when they put pen to paper, a new kind of car was created: The Honda Civic VX.

$2,900 OBO. Clean clear title in hand. Federal 48 state ECU. I bought my teal hatch in 2015, and used it as a daily driver. Then my son drove it in college until the radiator sprang a leak and the driver’s window came off track. I rescued it, repaired it, and now it mostly just sits. This nugget has 270k (no knowledge of rebuilding or anything). It runs great! No oil usage. No CEL.

The VX improved fuel efficiency through a 92 hP 1.5-liter (D15Z1) VTEC-E lean-burn engine yielding 48/55 mpg. Other added features were an 8,000-rpm tachometer with redline at 6,000 rpm, ultra-lightweight 13-inch aluminum alloy wheels, front under-body trim, as well as an additional rear diffuser to improve aerodynamic flow. The VX was also equipped with an aluminum alternator bracket, an aluminum front driver side engine mount and a lightweight crank pulley.

Cruise Control – not available from Honda on the VX model, this was an extremely difficult modification. Nevertheless, it works awesome, best CC I have ever used. Improves fuel economy. It is currently intermittent and needs troubleshooting (suspect clock spring).

Engine – EGR valve relocation. Air conditioning deleted. Left grill blocked. Ram air induction charges the factory air cleaner directly! Best mod was the 2-in exhaust with Dynomax muffler (so much more torque, with a deep idle tone, but quiet while driving). New radiator. New alternator belt.

Transmission – factory 5-speed works great

Fuel Economy – 41.8 mpg year-round average logged in Fuelly, 51.5 mpg was most recent (summer + cruise control + new exhaust)

Exterior – Si rear glass with 11-inch J-hook wiper arm. Rust repaired, but third-rate bodywork, and second-rate paint job so it does not look that great, but NO RUST. Factory color looks good at 30 feet. Small dents on tailgate.

Interior – RSX Type S seats are firm but comfortable. Dumb factory cup holders replaced with a single holder that fits a big gulp. Si footrest dead pedal. Bulbs replaced with LEDs.

Cargo Area – Si trunk light.

Steering – factory manual with new tie rods and alignment.

Suspension – newer KYB shocks all around. Rear: EM1 sway bar with aluminum LCAs adjustable aluminum UCAs. Rides and handles like mint, tires limit traction.

Brakes – newer front pads.

Wheels and Tires – factory wheels with low rolling resistance 155/80-13 Kumho Solus, 15k with lots of miles left. New full-sized spare.

Electrical – Newer battery. JVC head unit with nice Boston speakers. Wired for a sub.

Think of what you can save. Have you thought about the future? Honda engineers spent some time pondering this question in the eighties, and when they put pen to paper, a new kind of car was created: The Honda Civic VX.

$2,900 OBO. Clean clear title in hand. Federal 48 state ECU. I bought my teal hatch in 2015, and used it as a daily driver. Then my son drove it in college until the radiator sprang a leak and the driver’s window came off track. I rescued it, repaired it, and now it mostly just sits. This nugget has 270k (no knowledge of rebuilding or anything). It runs great! No oil usage. No CEL.

The VX improved fuel efficiency through a 92 hP 1.5-liter (D15Z1) VTEC-E lean-burn engine yielding 48/55 mpg. Other added features were an 8,000-rpm tachometer with redline at 6,000 rpm, ultra-lightweight 13-inch aluminum alloy wheels, front under-body trim, as well as an additional rear diffuser to improve aerodynamic flow. The VX was also equipped with an aluminum alternator bracket, an aluminum front driver side engine mount and a lightweight crank pulley.

Cruise Control – not available from Honda on the VX model, this was an extremely difficult modification. Nevertheless, it works awesome, best CC I have ever used. Improves fuel economy. It is currently intermittent and needs troubleshooting (suspect clock spring).

Engine – EGR valve relocation. Air conditioning deleted. Left grill blocked. Ram air induction charges the factory air cleaner directly! Best mod was the 2-in exhaust with Dynomax muffler (so much more torque, with a deep idle tone, but quiet while driving). New radiator. New alternator belt.

Transmission – factory 5-speed works great

Fuel Economy – 41.8 mpg year-round average logged in Fuelly, 51.5 mpg was most recent (summer + cruise control + new exhaust)

Exterior – Si rear glass with 11-inch J-hook wiper arm. Rust repaired, but third-rate bodywork, and second-rate paint job so it does not look that great, but NO RUST. Factory color looks good at 30 feet. Small dents on tailgate.

Interior – RSX Type S seats are firm but comfortable. Dumb factory cup holders replaced with a single holder that fits a big gulp. Si footrest dead pedal. Bulbs replaced with LEDs.

Cargo Area – Si trunk light.

Steering – factory manual with new tie rods and alignment.

Suspension – newer KYB shocks all around. Rear: EM1 sway bar with aluminum LCAs adjustable aluminum UCAs. Rides and handles like mint, tires limit traction.

Brakes – newer front pads.

Wheels and Tires – factory wheels with low rolling resistance 155/80-13 Kumho Solus, 15k with lots of miles left. New full-sized spare.

Electrical – Newer battery. JVC head unit with nice Boston speakers. Wired for a sub.