Only 35k Miles! 1991 Honda Civic DX
Since its conception in 1972, the Honda Civic has become one of the world’s biggest-selling automobiles. The tally is 18 million units and counting after 50 years in production. Not thought of as a collectible car, they’re as durable as any, with this 1991 Civic looking stout with only 35,000 miles on the clock. A two-owner economy car, it’s for sale to help fund a family member’s education. Located in Dallas, Texas, this Honda is available here on craigslist for $9,999. This Civic is brought to us by Barn Finder Pat L.
The Honda Civic has always packed a lot of value in a small package. They’re well-made, fuel-efficient, and have solid resale value. The fourth generation was produced between 1988-91 and gained a fully-independent rear suspension in the process. All U.S. models came with electronic fuel injection, but carbureted models were still available in other markets. The seller’s car is the entry-level DX model, so it was designed to appeal to budget-minded buyers.
Originally purchased in California, this Civic belonged to an elderly woman who usually kept it in the garage, thus piling on few miles. The seller’s aunt ended up buying the car and eventually gave it to him/her to generate funds to further a daughter’s future. Somewhere in the process, the car found its way to the Lone Star State, although the plates reflect that it’s still registered out West.
The body is straight, and the factory Tahitian Green Pearl paint presents well, though you’ll find a little ding or scratch if you look hard enough. It’s paired with a nearly perfect original grey interior. The Honda is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-4 that runs well, paired with an automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. It’s been serviced more recently, with newer items like belts, hoses, and the battery. While not a museum piece, this Honda should serve well as a daily driver if you’re comfortable with the cost of acquisition.
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Comments
Gone….
So many were destroyed by teens in the hot hatch era. Don’t see too many of these any more.
Stuff a 2.0L in it w a 5speed and tint the windows…set of cool wheels and lo pro tires…suspension upgrades….oh yeah…😀
Plenty of beaters around, but when you consider the cost of restoration it makes a low mileage creampuff worth the price.
When Honda was building its very best stuff.
I had one for many years as a work car. Five speed. Great and fun rig! Sold it to a young guy, was blown up in under two weeks.
This is an era where Honda was at its peak. Clean crisp styling, smooth reliable powertrains, and somewhat better rust proofing than their mid 70s cars.
I’ve always been a fan of their low beltline, large greenhouse designs that led to very spacious interiors and excellent visibility, especially when compared to today’s offerings with the tree stump sized A and B pillars.
There is just something about the smooth effortless manner of driving found in Hondas of this time period.
Unfortunately I dont think modern Hondas were able to retain that magic and Hondaness. Since there are so few unmolested examples of these left my preference would be to leave it stock and save it for posterity sake.
The slushbox is a disappointment, nice car tho
This was my favorite civic, aside from the new type-r. A friend had one with red paint, Momo wheels, momo steering wheel, etc. It was very cool.
These were incredibly reliable cars for their time and I’m not surprised a nice one sold right away. Too bad most of them suffered the cheapo fart can modifications, but I guess that’s a testament to their affordibility/durability.
These were sold when all the Honda dealers in our area were famous for bait and switch tactics. My girlfriend wanted one and every time, the advertised one would be gone or it was the stripped model below the DX that I remember had a really anemic engine – never mentioned in the ad.
One time, we went to a dealership and were told that the model we wanted was out for a test drive and to wait, and they would appraise her trade-in. So we waited and waited and waited. Finally we got up to leave and they claimed to had “lost” her keys. I was livid and started freaking out, and then keys “showed up”.
I had a 1989. The 1.5 liter engine with dual point injection really woke up with a few very minor modifications. Add 2″ exhaust from the header to a 2″ cat, and use a flow thru glass pack for the resonator. Bosal stainless system from the rear axle and back, looks like stock but slightly larger tube sizes. K&N drop in filter and get rid of the nonsense ahead of the airbox. Fuel economy still hovered between 38 & 42 mpg! Next comment, yes this find should be left stock. Last comment, I don’t feel that automatics and this generation of Civic mixed very well. I have owned many Civics and anything less than 300k miles is considered low mileage.
I’m w/Willy. Hop it up the right way. All components to match for nice caynon carver. Only other I’d go for is the crx (I think is the model). Their true sports R outta my price range (S600 & 800; the Rs).
For the price, this will make someone a great daily driver.
I’m kinda jealous!
Wheels from a similar year Miata will bolt right out, just need to bore (router) out the center pilot. Super light wheels so they don’t add any inertia to the driveline.