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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
It'd probably slot just below the Civic Si, so its main competition would be the SVT Focus and other more expensive models. Of course, to avoid completely killing off the Si, they'd have to import the CTR and market it as that or make the CRX very harsh and keep the current Si soft.
It'd probably slot just below the Civic Si, so its main competition would be the SVT Focus and other more expensive models. Of course, to avoid completely killing off the Si, they'd have to import the CTR and market it as that or make the CRX very harsh and keep the current Si soft.
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True, but I'd imagine the CRX would be a 2 seater, and I cant think of another 2 seater under 20k.
True, but I'd imagine the CRX would be a 2 seater, and I cant think of another 2 seater under 20k.
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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
Forgot about that. Maybe another reason why Honda is shying away? They seem to be leaning towards more family oriented models these days.
Forgot about that. Maybe another reason why Honda is shying away? They seem to be leaning towards more family oriented models these days.
Even though the Element is neat, I much rather see a CRX. Young guys would tend to prefer a CRX i think, at least my friends. Something quick that handles well, not to mention something affordable thats also reliable and long lasting.
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At this point in time, it's really hard to make a lightweight 2-seat car and still meet government crash standards. The only cars that come to mind are the Miata and MR2 Spyder. Honda would have to develop a new platform to keep the weight of any hypothetical future CRX at a reasonably low level, the Global Compact platform is too large. And if they did, it wouldn't really be a CRX because the CRX was always based on the Civic platform.
But if you think about it, the CRX was sort of replaced by the S2000. The del Sol was the CRX in the rest of the world, so the CRX had already become a roadster of sorts. Then the S2000 comes out as another 2-seat roadster albeit no longer Civic-based and no longer that cheap or lightweight.
But if you think about it, the CRX was sort of replaced by the S2000. The del Sol was the CRX in the rest of the world, so the CRX had already become a roadster of sorts. Then the S2000 comes out as another 2-seat roadster albeit no longer Civic-based and no longer that cheap or lightweight.
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
At this point in time, it's really hard to make a lightweight 2-seat car and still meet government crash standards. The only cars that come to mind are the Miata and MR2 Spyder. Honda would have to develop a new platform to keep the weight of any hypothetical future CRX at a reasonably low level, the Global Compact platform is too large. And if they did, it wouldn't really be a CRX because the CRX was always based on the Civic platform.
But if you think about it, the CRX was sort of replaced by the S2000. The del Sol was the CRX in the rest of the world, so the CRX had already become a roadster of sorts. Then the S2000 comes out as another 2-seat roadster albeit no longer Civic-based and no longer that cheap or lightweight.
At this point in time, it's really hard to make a lightweight 2-seat car and still meet government crash standards. The only cars that come to mind are the Miata and MR2 Spyder. Honda would have to develop a new platform to keep the weight of any hypothetical future CRX at a reasonably low level, the Global Compact platform is too large. And if they did, it wouldn't really be a CRX because the CRX was always based on the Civic platform.
But if you think about it, the CRX was sort of replaced by the S2000. The del Sol was the CRX in the rest of the world, so the CRX had already become a roadster of sorts. Then the S2000 comes out as another 2-seat roadster albeit no longer Civic-based and no longer that cheap or lightweight.
Well, the whole crash test thing shouldnt be too hard at all. Honda is a leader in saftey, and small cars like the Mini, when buitl well, are very safe.
The CRX shouldnt not be a roadster, we've all learned from the del sol what happens then. I dont see the need to add all the weight, and loose the structural integrity. Plus, it'll jack up the price big time. And FWD convritible, ugh.
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Well, Toyota does sell a lot of Solara convertibles. The U.S. market tends to like tame 4-seat ragtops like the Sebring and Solara. They can take the family on a nice sunday drive to the country and put the top down.
Oh, and Toyota had a convertible Celica concept a while back.
Oh, and Toyota had a convertible Celica concept a while back.
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
Well, Toyota does sell a lot of Solara convertibles. The U.S. market tends to like tame 4-seat ragtops like the Sebring and Solara. They can take the family on a nice sunday drive to the country and put the top down.
Oh, and Toyota had a convertible Celica concept a while back.
Well, Toyota does sell a lot of Solara convertibles. The U.S. market tends to like tame 4-seat ragtops like the Sebring and Solara. They can take the family on a nice sunday drive to the country and put the top down.
Oh, and Toyota had a convertible Celica concept a while back.
I rather see lighter and faster cars. Wont you MFB? I know you would
Business wise, it might make sense.