I'm new to Civics and reading all the nomenclature is overwhelming to a newb.

I'm looking at maybe snagging this 88 Civic up and need help in further IDing the true model and engine/tranny #s.

I haven't yet inspected it in person, only thru Emails.

The owner says it's a CRX (not) with a 1.5L engine and 4 speed tranny. He also says it has around 200k miles and has a broken speedo meter cable.

It's supposed to run and drive just fine.

He's asking $700.

BTW, the interior/seats are shot.

Here's some pics.

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if it has a 4 speed it's STD/BASE modle. Lowest modle of civics available

 

My research shows the engine as a 92HP D15B2. ??

How many miles can these engine realistically go ??

What's are the gear ratios for this 4-speed tranny ?

 

If it has the four speed stock and the engine is stock then its the D15B1. 71 hp

I had the same engine and it got me to 180K miles fine and it still had a alot of life in it.

the gear ratios for the 4 speed...hmmm

http://www.knology.net/~jediklc/gearratiosdseries.htm

it got good gas millage if thats what you are wondering. i averaged about 35 mpg

 

Talk him down to 500 and you've got an OK deal. I wouldn't pay 700 for that car

 

word.

Its missing a bunch of stuff and the stuff that it has is crap.

 

what a POS.