Re: 1988 CRX Si: UPDATE and More Info

Dave Skipper wrote:
> Dave Skipper wrote:
> 
>> All
>>
>> Sadly my unmodified car won't pass inspection until it gets $2500 
>> worth of body work done to its rocker panels; nevertheless,the car 
>> runs great!
>>
>> I feel it's worth more than the $50 the guy at the body shop is 
>> offering me to unload it.
>>
>> What would you do?
> 
> 
> The car is not modified at all.  My wife is the original owner and she 
> bought it new.
> 
> The car only has 120,000 miles on it.  It's a 5 speed.  Engine hardly 
> ever takes oil.  I've had it changed regularly.  I also have a 
> comprehensive maintenance list.  The drivers side seat and the fold up 
> part in back are bad but the rest is OK for a 20 year old car.  I still 
> have the top for the back and I replaced the back floor area under the 
> carpet with a new cover about two years ago.
> 
> The stereo is not factory.  It sucks now but I never cared about that 
> anyhow.
> 
> I now have pics of the body rust.  Honestly to me, it didn't look that 
> bad but I'm not an expert.   I do trust the bodyshop guy though and he 
> pointed out two places of concern:
> 
> 1.  driver's side lower door (I forgot what he called it) area where two

> bolts hold the door onto the body.
> 
> 2.  rear underside left rocker panel where jack sup****t is.
> 
> He says both are ready to fail.
> 
> I even have two doors to replace the original ones on now.
> 
> If it weren't for the low mileage and the notion that someone out there 
> has the skill, tools and place to do all the work, I'd trash it for the 
> 50 bucks.
> 
> BUT, I think it's worth more than that to someone.  I just want to be 
> sure someone gets it that CAN fix it.  It's a great car.
> 
> I'm asking $150 or best offer.
> 
> If you want pics, let me know.  das216@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
> Dave



Buy a higher mileage similar model for either eBay or Craig's list that 
does not come from the rust belt.

Your car will then become a parts car.

A CRX is worth keeping and this would be the best course of action in 
your case.

JT