PluralBus Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 So i've got a dilemma and i'm not sure where to get a good answer (so this seemed like a good place!). I'm in the market for a good used car for college/work and i'm pretty sure i want to buy either a CRX or a del sol. Now i know the del sol is kind of a follow up/later model of the CRX, but i dont really know if it is a better vehicle. So my question is which would be a better purchase? The CRX seems to have better room/MPG but i cant go completely without performance, does the Del Sol have a better performance than a CRX/Si? and does anyone know if there is anything particularly bad about either car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The crx and the sol are very similar mechanical wise, so really its based on looks. i say go for the sol. there is a surprising amount of room inside, the back window rolls down, big trunk, and the roof comes off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca89 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 CRX will have a bit better performance than a comparable Del Sol simply because of how much less it'll weigh.. The Sol is a bit more modern, and the seats are great. If you want a good looking, surprisingly practical convertible, go with the Sol. If you'd prefer not to have to worry about the occasional drip getting into the car, and plan on toting a lot of junk around, go with the CRX. And Colter, why'd you close the one in the Sol section? Everyone knows that HF is dominated by Sol folk. *edit* Come to think of it... a Del Sol VTEC trim will probably be far and away better performing than a top of the line stock CRX... Ok, just wiki'd it, evidently the second gen CRX with the B16A1 is now a Lamborghini Gallardo... Anyway, Del Sol VTEC is probably going to be more powerful than any USDM CRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaiSaiJDM Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I say CRX with a LS/VTEC swap, would be a monster for not much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 iv had both the crx and del sol and IMO i like the del sol better sportier, enough room, and its a freakin convertable come ooon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 CRX. its roomy, theinterior is open. gets good gas mileage. and if you swap for a ls like haisaijdm said youll have quite a powerful car for very litte moneyzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I say crx I own 2 and love them both, never owned a sol but I like those also. Point is get what YOU want and like trust me you'll love that decsion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I say crx I own 2 and love them both, never owned a sol but I like those also. Point is get what YOU want and like trust me you'll love that decsion. I've had 4 CRX's and since going to 2 Sol's I dont even like the CRX anymore. I recently bought one, thought I was either going to buy it, and drive as a DD as I restored my current Del Sol, or sell for profit. Well I just didn't like the feel of the CRX anymore. Feels like a tin can, not overly impressed with the handling. As far as styling, I think the Sol wins hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 yeah but the sol's are fat asses lol. not to light for a 2 seater i say go with the crx, spice up the interior a bit to make it look nice, then start building some power. dont be fooled tough, each little bit of power will be great with the crx being so light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 yeah but the sol's are fat asses lol. not to light for a 2 seater i say go with the crx, spice up the interior a bit to make it look nice, then start building some power. dont be fooled tough, each little bit of power will be great with the crx being so light Thats what turbos, and swaps are for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Thats what turbos, and swaps are for! what if your poor like me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca89 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 yeah but the sol's are fat asses lol. not to light for a 2 seater For a roadster it's actually about on par... Turns out it only weighs about 100 lbs more than the mid 90's Miata... Sure, compare it to a hard top and it's a bit overweight, but for being topless and made of steel rather than carbon fiber, it's not all that heavy. CRX is ~500 lbs lighter because it's a foot shorter and didn't need a reinforced chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 but 500lbs is a good bit if you thing about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Again comes down to preference, both have pros both have cons. I like sols I think they are nice however prefer a crx like the looks handling and lighter chassis. Doesn't mean it's better than a sol overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 but 500lbs is a good bit if you thing about it 500lb is a fck load when you are running a little D series. thats like having an extra two of me riding along all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca89 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 500lb is a fck load when you are running a little D series. thats like having an extra two of me riding along all the time. Yes, it is a fair bit, but since the Sol is well-balanced, it's only really gonna make a difference in straight line acceleration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluralBus Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 awesome, this has been really helpful, i think i might be leaning towards a CRX Si just because there is one available near by for a reasonable amount, i've got another question though, for those that know a lot about both cars; are there any specific problems i should be worried about in either vehicle? anything that almost every model does that i should be looking out for? thanks for all the help btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca89 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Targa will almost definitely leak a tiny bit every once in a while in a Sol.... apart from that it's really going to depend on the individual car. I will admit, for a college student the Rex is probably best simply because you can buy one for 1/2 the price of a Sol in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 awesome, this has been really helpful, i think i might be leaning towards a CRX Si just because there is one available near by for a reasonable amount, i've got another question though, for those that know a lot about both cars; are there any specific problems i should be worried about in either vehicle? anything that almost every model does that i should be looking out for? thanks for all the help btw HMMMM I know that the CRX's I had sucked balls in the snow compared to my Sol's! I dont care for the cheaper feel of the interior in Rex's, Way I figure it, is if you are going to have a 2 seater, why not have one where the top comes off, and the cool factor of rear window going down? Huge asssed trunk, even with top in trunk! Have you ever driven one, or looked hard at one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Damn pearce you're selling me on the sol and Im not even buying right now. To op: crx will prob leak from seam along top of hatch, sunroof, and or taillights. It's an older car so the leaks are just from bad seals, cracked caulking. Also rust is a factor in the wheel wells and under the side skirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 i don't want to knock del sols cause as iv stated i think they are better but do keep in mind del sol's leak a little to from the top being able to come off my last 2 have leaked, but nothing to bad and im sure it can be worked on and fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 i don't want to knock del sols cause as iv stated i think they are betterbut do keep in mind del sol's leak a little to from the top being able to come off my last 2 have leaked, but nothing to bad and im sure it can be worked on and fixed Mine only leaks if you spray high pressure directly into ds seal. Other than that nothing, the nagain I am anal about conditioning my seals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 they also fixed the leaking problems with the newer model sols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 GENITAL WARTS! no but really quarter panel rust is a cancer on a honda. but just take good care of it during winter. keep the paint sealed and uncracked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aj89CR-XSi Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 GET A CR-X!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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