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> Japanese automakers are notorious for discontinuing model-specific parts after a few years (e.g. look at the Jalopnik blurb about the guy restoring a CRX). T

> Japanese automakers are notorious for discontinuing model-specific parts after a few years (e.g. look at the Jalopnik blurb about the guy restoring a CRX). They stopped making CR-X in 1991. It is not "few years". 3 years ago I retired a 1994 Rover 600 series, which is basically a Honda Accord -- sans few body panels, trim and lights. It was still possible to get the spares for the Honda version, but not the Rover specific ones (got a headlights cracked). Otherwise a solid car after 21 years... Currently happy with Honda Insight.

bootlooped 8y ago
A few decades would be accurate. The model from the Jalopnik story was 1984. The article came out in late 2018.
- inferiorhuman 8y ago
  Were Honda to have just discontinued parts that would be one thing. Honda discontinued making parts available for the CRX well before the Jalopnik article. After the Jalopnik article came out I took a look at the situation for the early 90s Accord and it was pretty damn bleak. Aside from some fasteners not much was listed.
inferiorhuman 8y ago
> They stopped making CR-X in 1991. It is not "few years". Depends on when Honda stopped making parts, no? Also, I was replying to this tidbit: > Not necessarily. I know people who kept older German cars forever. It’s not very possible anymore. They fall apart and parts aren’t available. Mercedes maintains a heritage program that makes parts available for models going back to their pre-war models (maybe beyond). You will pay dearly for those parts, but they are still available. Parts for newer models are even easier and often available both from Mercedes and aftermarket companies.
- moltar 8y ago
  My friend was quoted $1,500 to fix an ignition problem on his 15y Mercedes. You can buy an entire 15yo Honda for that much :)
  - inferiorhuman 8y ago
    My friend was quoted about $1,200 to replace the plugs and coil packs on his 2004 Fit at an independent shop. He ended up paying about $600 for them to replace one or two packs (forget which). Paying people to work on your car is expensive. vOv

bootlooped 8y ago

A few decades would be accurate. The model from the Jalopnik story was 1984. The article came out in late 2018.

inferiorhuman 8y ago
Were Honda to have just discontinued parts that would be one thing. Honda discontinued making parts available for the CRX well before the Jalopnik article. After the Jalopnik article came out I took a look at the situation for the early 90s Accord and it was pretty damn bleak. Aside from some fasteners not much was listed.

inferiorhuman 8y ago

> They stopped making CR-X in 1991. It is not "few years". Depends on when Honda stopped making parts, no? Also, I was replying to this tidbit: > Not necessarily. I know people who kept older German cars forever. It’s not very possible anymore. They fall apart and parts aren’t available. Mercedes maintains a heritage program that makes parts available for models going back to their pre-war models (maybe beyond). You will pay dearly for those parts, but they are still available. Parts for newer models are even easier and often available both from Mercedes and aftermarket companies.

moltar 8y ago
My friend was quoted $1,500 to fix an ignition problem on his 15y Mercedes. You can buy an entire 15yo Honda for that much :)
- inferiorhuman 8y ago
  My friend was quoted about $1,200 to replace the plugs and coil packs on his 2004 Fit at an independent shop. He ended up paying about $600 for them to replace one or two packs (forget which). Paying people to work on your car is expensive. vOv