The Civic-based CRX is a typical Honda in that it's practical,

 The Civic-based CRX is a typical Honda in that it's practical,

 affordable, and supremely economical. It was, in fact, the first car to ever break the 50 mpg barrier in the EPA's testing cycle (via Road and Track). However, unlike plenty of other economical Hondas, the CRX was also a blast to drive, with its lightweight and stiffened suspension making it as great for the

 backroads as it was for the morning commute. Its Civic underpinnings also meant that modifications were easy for anyone who wanted to spice up their CRX a bit, and rally and hillclimb builds are also popular alongside the usual street-racing builds.

Like many Japanese cars of its age, prices for the CRX are rising, but they're still available within budget for now. A manual California-registered example with 108,000 miles on the clock sold on Bring a Trailer for $8,250 at the end of January 2023.