Peter Adler wrote:
> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are a
> few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already sold, or
> the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for a while.
> Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>
> Pete (fP)


Sorry, no. I just searched Craigslist for you here. How about a nice
'86 CIvic Si? One owner, 38 mpg... ;-)


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> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
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>>Peter Adler wrote:
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>>>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)
>>>
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>> 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...
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