On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:30:09 -0400, 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)


Where are you? I think there's one in Leverrett, MA, 160,000 miles IIRC,
and asking $1950

I'm not *sure* it's an HX...

>
>
> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>> 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...