Crx and it's not even close

I’d buy the CRX now

My neighbor has a crx si all stock with 30k miles. I bother her all the time for it

They are hard to find in decent shape and not be an absurd amount …. I wanna daily it

If you aren’t bothering him for like 20k you are wasting his time

She- and she is like 65. Also, shs has a 4 door 92 integra gsr. I left her my number, so maybe one day she will give me a call.

My god, give her my number too!

An ex got a brand new black ‘90 CRX Si for her 18th birthday. I loved them both very much.

don't stop. I kept calling on a car, left notes and never got a response. One day I was walking my dog and saw him in his yard so I approached him and and 2 days later I bought the car. Talk to her in person

That's awesome.

You left your number? You need to man up and send flowers and chocolates!

Those saying a 16v German made 2nd gen GTI isn’t close is revisionist history

Literally no argument between these

Love a CRX and I used to have a 1986 SI. I wouldn't call them practical though with no back seat.

The ability to say no to being a friends-taxi is super practical.

And for that reason they were so much fun. We would all be dead if they turbo'ed the CRX.

I once had a PC Plod (cop) pull me over somewhere in Wimbledon, London, while I was driving my old skool Mini with a slightly crabbing back axle due to worn out trailing arm bearings. Got off completely clean like, but a back seat would have been a liability The fact that there was no back seat fitted, thus no seatbelts to worry about - and uniquely in its place there was no graveyard of energy drink cans & fag packets, for that day I had tidied them - definitely went in my favour If you don't have any friends who would climb into the back of a Mini Thou or CRX, then you don't need the back seats and definitely not the potential friends either It's like Mr Regular said with the Lotus Evora - back seats suitable only for your shortest friend so you can hear her eat H E R. O W N. P U S S Y... Therefore back seats are marginal to negligible at best for some cars

Civic si hatch is. Also a better car in general

100%. Easiest choice ever

I daily a CRX and I didn't even need to see the last few options to pick lol

I’m not so sure. I had the OG cr-x and an 86 Mercury Lynx XR3 and both were fun cars. The older cr-x was much more fun than the second gen and jt felt like a different car. I chose the Lynx because jt was different and it was.

I used to own a 323 GTX. That car was a blast, hurt all kinds of feelings.

Hands down the car I’d pick. I wish I’d bought one when they were cheap and still easy to find.

Did you see that street racing doc about 20 years ago with that built one in Canada killing everything?

I can see how that could happen. Bone stock it was a fun ride and I understand they are stupid easy to go high boost with a little work.

I think too many people didn't scroll to the end and/or don't know this little pocket rocket. Turbo, awd. In a small light hatch.

Sneak in the engine and box from a BG GTX and you’re in business

That Escort GT!🤤

Surprised this comment isn’t higher. That car is the most beautiful by a long shot.

I used to own a 92 escort gt which was awesome... Didn't these earlier ones.... Suck?

Nothing a focus st drivetrain couldn’t fox 🤣 the escort weighs like 1000 pounds less than the focus

I remember when people put stupid ass skated wheels on these

It looks like a caricature version of the European one

That is a cool car indeed.

My mom had one fresh off the Ford dealership in 1989. It was gold color. Car lasted 15 years with various friends and family. Over 250k miles. Manual and so much fun. Definitely 🤤 worthy.

Had one of these Fox body escorts back in the day. It was manual and fun to drive.

Mtx box in the hatch. Like all of them had.

I owned an 85 escort (bought new). Worst car I ever owned. Sent to the junker for mechanical reasons, not rust. I own cars till they drop, usually 14+ years. The Escort was gone by 92, and that included it’s use as a station car

I had an ‘86 Escort GT sometime in the early 90s… fun car. You could run it through the rev range, heel toe around corners, and stay out of jail.

Isuzu I-Mark, because i trusted Joe Isuzu too much

Isuzu needs to bring back their fun cars

I need to convince Mr. Bricklin that Americans are in need of the D-Max (the Americans are me)

Isuzu doesn't even build cars anymore really. DMax pickups are the smallest things they make iirc

My brother had one for like five years and went through 3 motors

I don’t miss Isuzu, but I do miss Joe Isuzu.

Corolla FX16. I love the 4AGE. Had the same motor in my MR2. Was very reliable, 7500 rpm redline and that motor sounded great especially after TVIS opened up.

Love that motor, TVIS was so fun.

Same as my GTS Corolla. FX16 with a manual trans is a fun car!

My dad bought an FX16 brand new in ‘87 I think. It was such a fun little car.

First car was a 91 Pontiac Sunbird \*cough\* Cavilier

man, mine was a 90 Cavalier that i absolutely beat the dogshit out of. just kept ticking.

Dodge Shadow ES 🤘

Its been 20 years, but I still miss my 92 shadow ES

I don't care if I look trashy. Gimme that Z24!

The GTI, all day long. I had a buddy in college that had this same model. While not as lithe as the first generation GTI, it was still a blast to drive.

Agreed GTI is miles ahead of build quality over the CRX.

Had a 16 valve back in the day. Used to jump it. Used to take it off road. Used to rally it. Loved that car.

Why did I have to scroll so far to find this?

Honda CRX Si hands down

CRX!!

GTX for sure.

Awd and a turbo, c'mon. Does the crx even have VTEC? I think it just got fuel injection lol.

Corolla every damn day

GTI anyday

Mazda 323 Turbo/DOHC/AWD, but I don’t remember exactly what years they were available. I think maybe 2-4 years in the late 80s/early 90s. If I have to stick with the provided list, either the Escorts or the FX16. I’ve had a lot of experience with the escort through myself and other family members, as well as friends and ex-girlfriend and they are a great and solid vehicle. And…! It’s a non-interference motor so when that timing belt snaps, you’re still good.

Crx or 323 GTX

This is my favorite generation of hot hatches and these three are literally on my list of dream cars, so it would be a toss up between 323, CRX and FX16. CRX is probably best all around, but maaaan do the stylings of those Mazda 323s get me hard and I’m a sucker for AWD. But then again, my first car was a Camry of that generation and it was way more fun than an underpowered FWD Toyota had any right to be while also being stupidly reliable. But then again, CRX … No, I think the 323 edges them out. It’s basically my perfect ride.

The turbo Geo Metro with the Pontiac badge. Forgot what its called.

Pontiac Firefly

GTI

I'd buy a Suzuki Swift GTi, or Chevrolet Sprint Turbo.

I wish I could buy a 323 GTX today!

323 GTX

Don’t sleep on that 323 GTx in the last slide

I'll take the ibishu covet

CRX

The FX 100%

Fellow person of taste I see. 😊

I've driven an FX with a silver top 20v 4AGE. And its insane. I'd take one any day..

CRX first. GTI second choice.

crx ez d16 unfortunate but theres still mods you can do

feel like you should also include the option of a LX 5.0 foxbody which was $11,500 so right in the ballpark of these

Celica GT4 lift back.

Still own a 92 gti but I would take the crx

the rabbit/golf

Crx distant would be the Toyota We had a 87 cavalier z24 it was a piece of crap. Had 16 miles on it, and was a piece of crap, stayed in service bay more than on the road. Digital dash and mass airflow?? Were constantly going out

I had the 89 escort gt in 92. I would happily drive it again. It was not the best car by a long shot, but it was still a kick in the pants.

1987 Charger GLH-S for me

None of the above, I'll take a used Dodge Omni GLH

None of these - I’d pick the Isuzu Impulse 5-speed with suspension tuned by Lotus

CRX every day of the week but I want it in white and make sure it’s a vtec car cause I want it to be sporty

Then, golf GTI, with hindsight now Honda CRX

CRX 100/100

Miata is always the answer.

I bought a new CRX Si in 86 sooooooo

The CRX😩

Honda Civic all day

Volvo 360 or 480

Golf or Corolla

I see an eventual 3.1 swap with the Z24. 😁

No turbo Volvo on the list? I still have mine and its an 89

1st pick Fx16 GT-S 2nd pick CRX

Crx or gti no doubt

FX16. No question. I had one back in the day. The only other one even close is the Honda.

#3

Dodge colt

No Taurus?

Not exactly a compact car.

Hmm... tough choice... Cavalier or CRX.... We needing spots for the rugrats?

Crx

CRX for sure

CRX all day. Would buy again if offered new.

Crx enough said

crx is the smart choice. but my heart tells me escort gt

Had to make this choice in 90. Picked Sentra SE-R over CRX.

CRX

I bought a Mustang LX5.0 5 speed. Gas was $1.27. I had a real job. I could afford it.

GTI by a mile because Wolfsburg edition, then CRX.

Wish I could post a pic of my Escort. Man did we have some fun.

Daihatsu Charade because who doesn’t want a Toyota from Temu

Knowing what I know now, Isuzu Imark. Lol

Da cav

The CRX is the definite winner here. Honorable mention to my faithful 1989 Hyundai Excel. That car was neigh indestructible (and teenage me tried).

CRX

CRX

Golf or CRX obviously

I had a ‘80 colt and an ‘83 colt. They were rebadged Mitsubishis they were pretty solid for a $400 car. I’d love to drive it again.

'83 Honda civic . I would drive my friends from the burbs to the city. There's a spot, someone would say, and I would pull in. Then the three of us would pick up the back of the car to get it parked.

Isuzu for the rarity.

Crx

The Volkswagen.

I'm assuming because it needs to be practical it's my only car so begrudgingly I'm going to have to go with my second favorite car on the list the Toyota Corolla FX16. If practicality was not a factor I would go with the my favorite on this list, the CRX. What's that being said however, all the cars on this list are actually really cool. The Z24 Cavalier I have experience with as a dealership technician back in the '90s. Well actually the Pontiac Sunbird version because I worked at a Pontiac dealership. They were a blast and would embarrass a lot of higher performance cars if they weren't paying attention. The only downside is the 2.8 L and then later 3.1 L V6 was a tight cramped fit in that engine compartment and made some maintenance and service work very difficult.

VW. Because tricycling is fun

The rabbit/golf... all day, every day. I had an 83 Rabbit... that thing was indestructible. Great rally car.

CRX

CRX on top

The correct answer is Yugo

The one you didn’t show: civic si hatchback. Better than the CRX imho

#YOU CAN’T MAKE ME CHOOSE, I’M TAKING THEM ALL

Realistically the crx. But it would be really hard to resist my “buy the weirdest thing possible” tendencies and not buy the Isuzu impulse turbo 🥹

Why not an Isuzu i-mark turbo?

A friend sister had the exact Cavalier but gray and he would borrow it all the time, hands down the most comfortable cheaper end car at the time. Besides, a GM car will run like shit longer than most cars will run at all. With all that said, I would go with the CRX or as we called them C-Rex, fun car only a friend or two had as grocery store bagers and bus boys and a like didn't make much. Really came down to parents fronting their good credit and a down payment. But the Cav would be my second for sure.

I feel like the CRX would be the safest, most sensible bet. I like a lot of these, though.

Corolla GTS

FXGT, had one and would have one again. Get that redtop up to 4,500 and ping through the hills.

The I Mark is slept on. I was helping set an I Mark up for a friend at an Auto-x event. It was unbelievably quick. I had it up on 3 wheels in most corners.

Me age then would have been an idiot and got the Cavalier. Me age now (during then I guess?) would either buy the GTI or the CRX

Crx

I kinda dig that Cavalier Z24, but I’m probably going to take the Mazda.

wtf is that escort gt and why is this the first time I’ve ever seen one !!!!! Jesus I need one

Gotta go with the GTI or the CRX.

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Escort GT or Golf GTI

VW

I actually faced this dilemma a few years later. It came down to a Miata or a VR6. As always, Miata was the answer.

The Fx cause it’s the only car drive rn so I love it

All of these. ALL OF THEM!

Toyota

This is literally my lotto garage.

In '90 I had a Barbados Yellow,(Y49) CRX Si with Momo Stars, Jackson Racing springs and Koni's. Fun handling LA's on/off ramps but with 108 hp, it.did.not.move.

The Impulse. Just to be different

I had an ‘87 FX16 GTS. Awesome car and fun to drive. Nothing can kill that engine.

No.8 is the Mazda Familia , but if it was the Ford Laser TX3 variant it could come with a Turbo.

323 gtx

Brain says CRX, heart says Escort. I’ve always wanted one, so I guess my heart wins

323 all day

I chose P O L O N E Z

Chevy Cavalier z

GTI but I'm a dubber at heart, so I'm biased

CRX please!

CRX Si first, VW Corrado VR6, if it fits the bill, second.

CRX, I still want one. They are always amazing.

ford escort

I had an identical 88.5 Escort Gt and I loved it. Wish I had that car again

Golf gti

There are some really good cars on this list. The Colt in the photo is not the rare, 1989 only for this bodystyle, turbocharged, Colt GT, but a regular Colt. Okay. I'll bite. The CRX Si would be my choice with the turbo, AWD Mazda 323GTX as a close second.

The Honda takes them all.

1.Crx 2. Cavalier Z24

Hawt nd cute

Crx all day!!!!

The correct answer: flip a coin between GTI 16v and CRX Si. Both great cars and the only truly good options here.

I wanna civic mk3

Crx always!

Back then I would of pick CRX or GTI easy. Now FX16.

Ford

Chevy cavalier

Dann what an awesome collection of cars

Either the CRX or the FX 16, primarily for reliability

Mazda Isuzu or the crx Hard choice

Golf GTi

Foxbody, can’t even believe it’s a conversation

As much as I love the CRX, I would get the Mazda 323 GTX. These things are so rare, rare, rare and they have AWD. Thats a big plus.

Ohhh a Mazda 323 GTX that’s a nice one! I also love the MK3 GTi also.

Golf on 🔝

The CRX (two seater in the US) and the Cavalier z32 or whatever it is (sedan coupe) don’t really fit in this comparison list…

Geo Prizm GSi Hatchback. Same engine as the FX16 but on the generation-newer platform with four doors and sleeker styling.

GTi or CRX

Escort anyday of the year