Honda CR-X SiR (EF8)
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CR-X SiR (EF8)

1989-1991FWD
160 hp
0-100 in 7.5s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Honda CR-X SiR (EF8)

The EF8 CR-X SiR is where VTEC started for most enthusiasts. Honda dropped the 160 hp B16A into a 1010 kg two-seat coupe with a glass tailgate, and the result out-accelerated cars with far bigger engines while returning economy figures the owners rarely achieved because the engine sounded too good above 5500 rpm.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability78/100
Economy86/100
Insurance Cost42/100
Import Price62/100
Maintenance52/100
Practicality55/100
Parts Availability68/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
3/10 ยท Turn-Key Friendly

Tiny but accessible D/B-series bay; rust is the real enemy now.

Technical Specs

Engine

1.6L N/A VTEC (B16A)

Drivetrain

FWD

Horsepower

160 hp

Torque

150 Nm

Weight

1010 kg

0-100 km/t

7.5s

Production Years

1989-1991

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$10,900

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ10,000

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +12%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +85%

Price history

$5,892
2021
$6,852
2022
$7,812
2023
$8,772
2024
$9,732
2025
$10,900
2026
C+

Investment Grade ยท Sensible

The Honda CR-X SiR (EF8) (1989-1991) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (78/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (52/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (68/10) make the FWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +12.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 33/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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