May I come in?
My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car I'm
looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage would be a plus. I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you experts: Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and say, You bought a WHAT!!!? Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I spend less? Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go away? Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. Thank you -- Pete (from Poughquag) |
Re: May I come in?
Peter Adler wrote:
> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car I'm > looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in apparently > reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. Looks don't > matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage would be a plus. > > I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you experts: > > Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and say, > You bought a WHAT!!!? > > Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I spend > less? > > Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break point > with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go away? > > Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? > > I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. > > Thank you -- > > Pete (from Poughquag) hx auto is cvt - continuously variable transmission. some people hate it because it doesn't have a notchy shift like a traditional auto - rpm's stay "stuck" but the car just goes faster. however it gets you up to 50mpg, so there are benefits is you can handle the "weirdness". only concern there would be transmission parts, but i've never seen anybody on this group complain about lack of longevity. and honda still support it. most hondas will get you 300k without too much problem. other routine stuff would be making sure the plastic radiator gets replaced in the not too distant. once cracked, you'll obviously lose coolant and overheat the motor, and when you do that, the head gasket starts to slowly leak. replacements are relatively cheap and will last you another 10 years. other than that, a thoroughly boringly reliable car. one last thing: if you visit the city, be careful where you park. the 8-spoke alloys on the hx happen to be the lightest 14" wheels honda used. they consequently tend to be somewhat sought after by some of the fringe 2ner crowd and therefore stolen. [wheel "locks" are ineffective.] |
Re: May I come in?
Peter Adler wrote:
> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car I'm > looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in apparently > reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. Looks don't > matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage would be a plus. > > I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you experts: > > Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and say, > You bought a WHAT!!!? > > Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I spend > less? > > Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break point > with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go away? > > Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? > > I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. > > Thank you -- > > Pete (from Poughquag) hx auto is cvt - continuously variable transmission. some people hate it because it doesn't have a notchy shift like a traditional auto - rpm's stay "stuck" but the car just goes faster. however it gets you up to 50mpg, so there are benefits is you can handle the "weirdness". only concern there would be transmission parts, but i've never seen anybody on this group complain about lack of longevity. and honda still support it. most hondas will get you 300k without too much problem. other routine stuff would be making sure the plastic radiator gets replaced in the not too distant. once cracked, you'll obviously lose coolant and overheat the motor, and when you do that, the head gasket starts to slowly leak. replacements are relatively cheap and will last you another 10 years. other than that, a thoroughly boringly reliable car. one last thing: if you visit the city, be careful where you park. the 8-spoke alloys on the hx happen to be the lightest 14" wheels honda used. they consequently tend to be somewhat sought after by some of the fringe 2ner crowd and therefore stolen. [wheel "locks" are ineffective.] |
Re: May I come in?
Peter Adler wrote:
> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car I'm > looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in apparently > reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. Looks don't > matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage would be a plus. > > I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you experts: > > Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and say, > You bought a WHAT!!!? > > Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I spend > less? > > Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break point > with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go away? > > Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? > > I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. > > Thank you -- > > Pete (from Poughquag) hx auto is cvt - continuously variable transmission. some people hate it because it doesn't have a notchy shift like a traditional auto - rpm's stay "stuck" but the car just goes faster. however it gets you up to 50mpg, so there are benefits is you can handle the "weirdness". only concern there would be transmission parts, but i've never seen anybody on this group complain about lack of longevity. and honda still support it. most hondas will get you 300k without too much problem. other routine stuff would be making sure the plastic radiator gets replaced in the not too distant. once cracked, you'll obviously lose coolant and overheat the motor, and when you do that, the head gasket starts to slowly leak. replacements are relatively cheap and will last you another 10 years. other than that, a thoroughly boringly reliable car. one last thing: if you visit the city, be careful where you park. the 8-spoke alloys on the hx happen to be the lightest 14" wheels honda used. they consequently tend to be somewhat sought after by some of the fringe 2ner crowd and therefore stolen. [wheel "locks" are ineffective.] |
Re: May I come in?
Jim - thank you!
A device that transmits power via a metal belt rubbing on metal cones sounds a little scratchy. Is wear a major issue with these gadgets? If you do a lot of steady highway driving, do the cones tend to wear just in one place? If so, does it produce a notchy effect? Plastic radiators are also a Volvo curse. Replacement is a reflex. "Boringly reliable" is exactly what I'm looking for, and if that includes its behavior in rain or snow I'd be deleriously happy. My other main concern is getting from A to B and back without lining the pockets of Bush's buddies more than I absolutely have to. The HX is beginning to sound ideal. Again, thank you -- Pete (fP) "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message news:vOWdnfFdJJjhqA3bnZ2dnUVZ_gednZ2d@speakeasy.ne t... > Peter Adler wrote: >> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car >> I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in >> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. >> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage >> would be a plus. >> >> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you >> experts: >> >> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and >> say, You bought a WHAT!!!? >> >> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I >> spend less? >> >> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break >> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go >> away? >> >> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? >> >> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. >> >> Thank you -- >> >> Pete (from Poughquag) > > > hx auto is cvt - continuously variable transmission. some people hate it > because it doesn't have a notchy shift like a traditional auto - rpm's > stay "stuck" but the car just goes faster. however it gets you up to > 50mpg, so there are benefits is you can handle the "weirdness". only > concern there would be transmission parts, but i've never seen anybody on > this group complain about lack of longevity. and honda still support it. > most hondas will get you 300k without too much problem. > > other routine stuff would be making sure the plastic radiator gets > replaced in the not too distant. once cracked, you'll obviously lose > coolant and overheat the motor, and when you do that, the head gasket > starts to slowly leak. replacements are relatively cheap and will last > you another 10 years. other than that, a thoroughly boringly reliable > car. > > one last thing: if you visit the city, be careful where you park. the > 8-spoke alloys on the hx happen to be the lightest 14" wheels honda used. > they consequently tend to be somewhat sought after by some of the fringe > 2ner crowd and therefore stolen. [wheel "locks" are ineffective.] |
Re: May I come in?
Jim - thank you!
A device that transmits power via a metal belt rubbing on metal cones sounds a little scratchy. Is wear a major issue with these gadgets? If you do a lot of steady highway driving, do the cones tend to wear just in one place? If so, does it produce a notchy effect? Plastic radiators are also a Volvo curse. Replacement is a reflex. "Boringly reliable" is exactly what I'm looking for, and if that includes its behavior in rain or snow I'd be deleriously happy. My other main concern is getting from A to B and back without lining the pockets of Bush's buddies more than I absolutely have to. The HX is beginning to sound ideal. Again, thank you -- Pete (fP) "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message news:vOWdnfFdJJjhqA3bnZ2dnUVZ_gednZ2d@speakeasy.ne t... > Peter Adler wrote: >> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car >> I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in >> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. >> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage >> would be a plus. >> >> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you >> experts: >> >> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and >> say, You bought a WHAT!!!? >> >> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I >> spend less? >> >> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break >> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go >> away? >> >> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? >> >> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. >> >> Thank you -- >> >> Pete (from Poughquag) > > > hx auto is cvt - continuously variable transmission. some people hate it > because it doesn't have a notchy shift like a traditional auto - rpm's > stay "stuck" but the car just goes faster. however it gets you up to > 50mpg, so there are benefits is you can handle the "weirdness". only > concern there would be transmission parts, but i've never seen anybody on > this group complain about lack of longevity. and honda still support it. > most hondas will get you 300k without too much problem. > > other routine stuff would be making sure the plastic radiator gets > replaced in the not too distant. once cracked, you'll obviously lose > coolant and overheat the motor, and when you do that, the head gasket > starts to slowly leak. replacements are relatively cheap and will last > you another 10 years. other than that, a thoroughly boringly reliable > car. > > one last thing: if you visit the city, be careful where you park. the > 8-spoke alloys on the hx happen to be the lightest 14" wheels honda used. > they consequently tend to be somewhat sought after by some of the fringe > 2ner crowd and therefore stolen. [wheel "locks" are ineffective.] |
Re: May I come in?
Jim - thank you!
A device that transmits power via a metal belt rubbing on metal cones sounds a little scratchy. Is wear a major issue with these gadgets? If you do a lot of steady highway driving, do the cones tend to wear just in one place? If so, does it produce a notchy effect? Plastic radiators are also a Volvo curse. Replacement is a reflex. "Boringly reliable" is exactly what I'm looking for, and if that includes its behavior in rain or snow I'd be deleriously happy. My other main concern is getting from A to B and back without lining the pockets of Bush's buddies more than I absolutely have to. The HX is beginning to sound ideal. Again, thank you -- Pete (fP) "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message news:vOWdnfFdJJjhqA3bnZ2dnUVZ_gednZ2d@speakeasy.ne t... > Peter Adler wrote: >> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car >> I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in >> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. >> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage >> would be a plus. >> >> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you >> experts: >> >> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and >> say, You bought a WHAT!!!? >> >> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I >> spend less? >> >> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break >> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go >> away? >> >> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? >> >> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. >> >> Thank you -- >> >> Pete (from Poughquag) > > > hx auto is cvt - continuously variable transmission. some people hate it > because it doesn't have a notchy shift like a traditional auto - rpm's > stay "stuck" but the car just goes faster. however it gets you up to > 50mpg, so there are benefits is you can handle the "weirdness". only > concern there would be transmission parts, but i've never seen anybody on > this group complain about lack of longevity. and honda still support it. > most hondas will get you 300k without too much problem. > > other routine stuff would be making sure the plastic radiator gets > replaced in the not too distant. once cracked, you'll obviously lose > coolant and overheat the motor, and when you do that, the head gasket > starts to slowly leak. replacements are relatively cheap and will last > you another 10 years. other than that, a thoroughly boringly reliable > car. > > one last thing: if you visit the city, be careful where you park. the > 8-spoke alloys on the hx happen to be the lightest 14" wheels honda used. > they consequently tend to be somewhat sought after by some of the fringe > 2ner crowd and therefore stolen. [wheel "locks" are ineffective.] |
Re: May I come in?
Peter Adler wrote:
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message > news:vOWdnfFdJJjhqA3bnZ2dnUVZ_gednZ2d@speakeasy.ne t... >> Peter Adler wrote: >>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car >>> I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in >>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. >>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage >>> would be a plus. >>> >>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you >>> experts: >>> >>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and >>> say, You bought a WHAT!!!? >>> >>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I >>> spend less? >>> >>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break >>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go >>> away? >>> >>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? >>> >>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. >>> >>> Thank you -- >>> >>> Pete (from Poughquag) >> >> hx auto is cvt - continuously variable transmission. some people hate it >> because it doesn't have a notchy shift like a traditional auto - rpm's >> stay "stuck" but the car just goes faster. however it gets you up to >> 50mpg, so there are benefits is you can handle the "weirdness". only >> concern there would be transmission parts, but i've never seen anybody on >> this group complain about lack of longevity. and honda still support it. >> most hondas will get you 300k without too much problem. >> >> other routine stuff would be making sure the plastic radiator gets >> replaced in the not too distant. once cracked, you'll obviously lose >> coolant and overheat the motor, and when you do that, the head gasket >> starts to slowly leak. replacements are relatively cheap and will last >> you another 10 years. other than that, a thoroughly boringly reliable >> car. >> >> one last thing: if you visit the city, be careful where you park. the >> 8-spoke alloys on the hx happen to be the lightest 14" wheels honda used. >> they consequently tend to be somewhat sought after by some of the fringe >> 2ner crowd and therefore stolen. [wheel "locks" are ineffective.] > > > Jim - thank you! > > A device that transmits power via a metal belt rubbing on metal cones sounds > a little scratchy. well, it /is/ bathed in atf... > Is wear a major issue with these gadgets? not that i've heard of. you can be pretty sure all the honda forums would be full of it if it were. > If you do a lot > of steady highway driving, do the cones tend to wear just in one place? If > so, does it produce a notchy effect? see above. > > Plastic radiators are also a Volvo curse. Replacement is a reflex. > > "Boringly reliable" is exactly what I'm looking for, and if that includes > its behavior in rain or snow I'd be deleriously happy. My other main concern > is getting from A to B and back without lining the pockets of Bush's buddies > more than I absolutely have to. The HX is beginning to sound ideal. > > Again, thank you -- > > Pete (fP) > |
Re: May I come in?
Peter Adler wrote:
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message > news:vOWdnfFdJJjhqA3bnZ2dnUVZ_gednZ2d@speakeasy.ne t... >> Peter Adler wrote: >>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car >>> I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in >>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. >>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage >>> would be a plus. >>> >>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you >>> experts: >>> >>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and >>> say, You bought a WHAT!!!? >>> >>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I >>> spend less? >>> >>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break >>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go >>> away? >>> >>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? >>> >>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. >>> >>> Thank you -- >>> >>> Pete (from Poughquag) >> >> hx auto is cvt - continuously variable transmission. some people hate it >> because it doesn't have a notchy shift like a traditional auto - rpm's >> stay "stuck" but the car just goes faster. however it gets you up to >> 50mpg, so there are benefits is you can handle the "weirdness". only >> concern there would be transmission parts, but i've never seen anybody on >> this group complain about lack of longevity. and honda still support it. >> most hondas will get you 300k without too much problem. >> >> other routine stuff would be making sure the plastic radiator gets >> replaced in the not too distant. once cracked, you'll obviously lose >> coolant and overheat the motor, and when you do that, the head gasket >> starts to slowly leak. replacements are relatively cheap and will last >> you another 10 years. other than that, a thoroughly boringly reliable >> car. >> >> one last thing: if you visit the city, be careful where you park. the >> 8-spoke alloys on the hx happen to be the lightest 14" wheels honda used. >> they consequently tend to be somewhat sought after by some of the fringe >> 2ner crowd and therefore stolen. [wheel "locks" are ineffective.] > > > Jim - thank you! > > A device that transmits power via a metal belt rubbing on metal cones sounds > a little scratchy. well, it /is/ bathed in atf... > Is wear a major issue with these gadgets? not that i've heard of. you can be pretty sure all the honda forums would be full of it if it were. > If you do a lot > of steady highway driving, do the cones tend to wear just in one place? If > so, does it produce a notchy effect? see above. > > Plastic radiators are also a Volvo curse. Replacement is a reflex. > > "Boringly reliable" is exactly what I'm looking for, and if that includes > its behavior in rain or snow I'd be deleriously happy. My other main concern > is getting from A to B and back without lining the pockets of Bush's buddies > more than I absolutely have to. The HX is beginning to sound ideal. > > Again, thank you -- > > Pete (fP) > |
Re: May I come in?
Peter Adler wrote:
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message > news:vOWdnfFdJJjhqA3bnZ2dnUVZ_gednZ2d@speakeasy.ne t... >> Peter Adler wrote: >>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car >>> I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in >>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. >>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage >>> would be a plus. >>> >>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you >>> experts: >>> >>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and >>> say, You bought a WHAT!!!? >>> >>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I >>> spend less? >>> >>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break >>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go >>> away? >>> >>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? >>> >>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. >>> >>> Thank you -- >>> >>> Pete (from Poughquag) >> >> hx auto is cvt - continuously variable transmission. some people hate it >> because it doesn't have a notchy shift like a traditional auto - rpm's >> stay "stuck" but the car just goes faster. however it gets you up to >> 50mpg, so there are benefits is you can handle the "weirdness". only >> concern there would be transmission parts, but i've never seen anybody on >> this group complain about lack of longevity. and honda still support it. >> most hondas will get you 300k without too much problem. >> >> other routine stuff would be making sure the plastic radiator gets >> replaced in the not too distant. once cracked, you'll obviously lose >> coolant and overheat the motor, and when you do that, the head gasket >> starts to slowly leak. replacements are relatively cheap and will last >> you another 10 years. other than that, a thoroughly boringly reliable >> car. >> >> one last thing: if you visit the city, be careful where you park. the >> 8-spoke alloys on the hx happen to be the lightest 14" wheels honda used. >> they consequently tend to be somewhat sought after by some of the fringe >> 2ner crowd and therefore stolen. [wheel "locks" are ineffective.] > > > Jim - thank you! > > A device that transmits power via a metal belt rubbing on metal cones sounds > a little scratchy. well, it /is/ bathed in atf... > Is wear a major issue with these gadgets? not that i've heard of. you can be pretty sure all the honda forums would be full of it if it were. > If you do a lot > of steady highway driving, do the cones tend to wear just in one place? If > so, does it produce a notchy effect? see above. > > Plastic radiators are also a Volvo curse. Replacement is a reflex. > > "Boringly reliable" is exactly what I'm looking for, and if that includes > its behavior in rain or snow I'd be deleriously happy. My other main concern > is getting from A to B and back without lining the pockets of Bush's buddies > more than I absolutely have to. The HX is beginning to sound ideal. > > Again, thank you -- > > Pete (fP) > |
Re: May I come in?
Peter Adler wrote:
> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car I'm > looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in apparently > reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. Looks don't > matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage would be a plus. > > I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you experts: > > Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and say, > You bought a WHAT!!!? > > Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I spend > less? > > Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break point > with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go away? > > Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? > > I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. > > Thank you -- > > Pete (from Poughquag) > I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, in good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two overdrives... |
Re: May I come in?
Peter Adler wrote:
> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car I'm > looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in apparently > reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. Looks don't > matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage would be a plus. > > I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you experts: > > Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and say, > You bought a WHAT!!!? > > Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I spend > less? > > Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break point > with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go away? > > Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? > > I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. > > Thank you -- > > Pete (from Poughquag) > I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, in good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two overdrives... |
Re: May I come in?
Peter Adler wrote:
> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car I'm > looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in apparently > reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. Looks don't > matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage would be a plus. > > I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you experts: > > Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and say, > You bought a WHAT!!!? > > Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I spend > less? > > Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break point > with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go away? > > Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? > > I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. > > Thank you -- > > Pete (from Poughquag) > I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, in good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two overdrives... |
Re: May I come in?
mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote:
> Peter Adler wrote: > >> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the >> car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in >> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. >> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage >> would be a plus. >> >> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you >> experts: >> >> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing >> and say, You bought a WHAT!!!? >> >> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I >> spend less? >> >> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break >> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go >> away? >> >> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? >> >> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. >> >> Thank you -- >> >> Pete (from Poughquag) >> > > > I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, > in good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic > models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be > an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody > high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two > overdrives... what rpm's at 70mph? |
Re: May I come in?
mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote:
> Peter Adler wrote: > >> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the >> car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in >> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500. >> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage >> would be a plus. >> >> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you >> experts: >> >> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing >> and say, You bought a WHAT!!!? >> >> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I >> spend less? >> >> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break >> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go >> away? >> >> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for? >> >> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses. >> >> Thank you -- >> >> Pete (from Poughquag) >> > > > I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, > in good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic > models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be > an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody > high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two > overdrives... what rpm's at 70mph? |
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