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?