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...