[CrxNewb]

i have a 87 crx dx in my yard and i think im goin to buy a 89 or 90 that has all the stuff done to it. what do yall think. i want fast and good looking. and a great sound system but i can do that. where should i look to buy what sites or best i live in oklahoma

 

[stick]

You can try our classifieds forums. A few members are selling CRX's right now.

 

[superEFguy]

90 crx is better. more options to it.

 

[djhankb]

Just my 2¢ but I think it's a lot more rewarding in the end, if you buy something you like, and then build it up yourself... rather than buying one already modded..

 

[toxiclows]

Just my 2¢ but I think it's a lot more rewarding in the end, if you buy something you like, and then build it up yourself... rather than buying one already modded..

toatlly agree...... anyone can buy a car..... It takes a special love to build something that suits you and your personality....

Chris

 

[hotneedle]

Wrong! do not buy a car in poor shape or which needs alot of work. This will not lead to good feelings about it only resentment when you find out you dont have all the time it will take to finish it. Pay the extra grand or so to get one in good shape and with mods already done if thats what you want. The average person does not have the resources necessary to carry out extensive repairs or modification. It always takes more time than expected and you will spend more than the car is worth in the process.

 

[SETI20]

Big difference between an "fixer-upper" and a "good starting point".
Please don't confuse the 2.

 

[RamaCrx]

Big difference between an "fixer-upper" and a "good starting point".
Please don't confuse the 2.

I agree. Nothing wrong with getting something partially restored/modded and going from there. Main issue is what is your ability and resources to do the changes yourself. If you never touched a wrench, then don't get a fixer upper. If you don't have a garage, take that into account, because there is a learning curve to getting these things right. Other option is to be very patient, meditate daily and have a daily driver to fall back on. :wink:

 

[stick]

Wrong! do not buy a car in poor shape or which needs alot of work. This will not lead to good feelings about it only resentment when you find out you dont have all the time it will take to finish it. Pay the extra grand or so to get one in good shape and with mods already done if thats what you want. The average person does not have the resources necessary to carry out extensive repairs or modification. It always takes more time than expected and you will spend more than the car is worth in the process.

First off, nobody suggested that he buy a car in poor shape. Second, without knowing his level of ability or dedication, we can't really say that buying a fixer-upper would be a wrong suggestion. However, if he is a novice, I agree that it would be a better suggestion to get a vehicle in better shape and start off with small projects....rather than getting in over your head with a car that requires a more in depth restoration.