I completely restored a 1978 Civic hatchback CVCC which included blueprinting the engine However, even at that age and virtually zero blue-book value, it was stolen That will teach me not to put a GPS tracking system and alarm on something that old

What I need help with is that I am slowly assessing what I wish to replace my 78 with. My criteria are: 1. Very high gas milage, 2. Ease of maintenance & repair. 3. Reliability, 4. Long life expectancy

TENTATIVELY, I have been looking at the 1987-91 CRX-HF. My principle concern is how much harder is it to restore a relatively newer vehicle like this model than it is for an older one like my 78 Civic, particularly in light of the newer electrical systems, ECU and related control systems.

Any input on problems I have not mentioned as well as any comments on my criteria mentioned above would be greatly appreciated.
Bill Anderson
airydisk@dakotacom.net
Tucson, Arizona

 

EG series honda civic VX.

gets like 50 mpg, parts are readily available and you have way more interior room.

 

the wiring on that vehicle shouldnt be too hard...and the only ecu problems will be if you get a turbo or super charger than you will have to get it tuned...or mess with the compression ratio or use bigger injectors...stuff like that. but if you just plan on using it as a show car or daily driver/ beater....dr. byers choice or the crx would both be good choices.