Regular Car Reviews: 1995 Honda Del Sol

Even though it's better built than the CRX, smoother than the CRX, safer than the CRX...I rather have a CRX. I just switched to boxer-briefs and it will take some time to adjust.

Del Sol? More like Del SLOW! HUAHUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUE

[TminuS]

I bought a Del Sol about a year ago, and some guy pulled out in front of me and T-boned me and totaled the car. Talk about loyalty; went out and bought another Del Sol a week later. Damn, I love this car.

[andxxr_the_second]

Gimme a del Sol Si in Samba Green Pearl and I will cruise off into 90s retro-land and NEVER COME BACK.

[nanochase]

You forgot the best part of this car. Driving in the rain with the targa down. The roll bar is purposely shaped like an aerofoil to draw wind away from you. So anything above 30mph and your dry as a bone while you have the rain slipstream around you. Its a really surreal experience too bad the trunk will have several inches of standing water but that is what the bucket and sponges are for. Well not just that.

[Butters_Stunts]

how legendary would this car be if it was actually mid engined?

[FillipeBunchOfNumbers]

stock honda from 90s? this is a rare pepe

[rtroyer]

I bought a 93 del Sol back in January of this year. The night before I picked the car up, I watched this review over and over.

[negil]

The Del Sol is far from the worst Honda and is quite a remarkable car that serves as the awkward adult transitioning from his crazy teenhood (CRX) to his full potential (S2000).
But, unlike the CRX or even the S2K, the Del Sol isn't instantly likeable. It takes time to get to know it, but once you do, you love it. Suddenly those angles that you weren't sure about at first are beautiful and the headlights delight you in too many ways to count.
The Del Sol is a great car just looking for a second chance, it may have failed the first time, but please! it cries out, I swear I won't fail you this time. And it doesn't.

[drmpilot]

I used to be a salesman for honda in '95. These cars sold like hotcakes. I remember selling one to a young girl maybe about 18 at the time. Now in '95 A/C was an added option (1200 bucks) Multi-disc cd changer was an expensive option (about 500 bucks). Floor mats were about 150.00. Out the door this car was almost $17, 000.00. Base price was about 14 g's. I wonder if she still has it? lol

[Mrbst]

As I recall, in the US the lineup was:

base: D15 non-vtec
Si: D16Z6 VTEC (single cam)
VTEC: B16A DOHC VTEC

[paulbroderick]

Bought one new in 1993 and still drive it every day. Miles: 217, 000, new computer, exhaust, converter, ignition system, radiator, front wheel bearings and other routine items.
Love this car!

[Bildevoful]

"You shift it hard and rough like you've forgotten the safe word"

lmfao you kill me man.

[anonharingenamn]

It IS a straight four.

It's just not a longitudinal four, different thing.

[Phished]

I love the Del Sol, i have since i was a little kid. I dont know what it is, something about the styling just appeals to me, especially that electric back window, I just always thought it looked so cool.

[davidf]

if Mr.Regular tries working at a car dealer we can all agree that our wallets are in danger

[benlawless]

These early year RCR reviews were my bibles of car appreciation when I got my first automotive job. I knew how cars worked sure, a life of poverty with my family made sure that I knew how they worked. But RCR showed me what it MEANT to finally be able to sit in the driver's seat, turn the key, and take off to wherever I decided to go. That lack of limitation. That freedom. And that appreciation for whatever four wheels and motor was beneath me, carrying me to late night parties, or band meets, or every lost route and direction on my way. ROMAN, MR REGULAR, I salute you sirs for keeping this generational experience alive.

[anonony]

love that you can store the roof in the trunk. wish my mx5 could do that

[FalbereChan]

It is like a unicorn.
But a unicorn that does not gets attention and kinda sucks when compared to other unicorns.

[twotailedavenger]

Found one of these at a car show a couple years back. Totally unmodified save for the engine. The OEM plant ate a head gasket, so the owner swapped in a CRX engine and turbo'd it. 152, 000 miles, still wearing its original Samba Green Pearl paint.

[SamBerube]

"Cars give certainty in a world that is increasingly uncertain." - That has to be my new favourite RCR closing line. Great review! I've always had a soft spot for the Del Sol, and I have no idea why.

[relentlesschaos]

I bought a Del Sol Vtec when I was 18 (5 years ago). I loved that car! It was kinda rare too because it only had 80, 000 miles on the clock when I bought it, and the Vtec trim came with a B16 engine!