As of May 2026, the Honda Civic (1988-1991) market has 306 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $3,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $2,000 and $5,000. Honda Civic (1988-1991) prices have increased 120.4% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $5,900 to $13,001.
The typical Honda Civic (1988-1991) on the market has 160,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 318 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Honda Civic (1988-1991) Pricing
A fair price for a Honda Civic (1988-1991) in May 2026 is between $2,000 and $5,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $1,200 to $10,000 across 306 active listings.
Price Distribution (306 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$1,200
Budget / project cars
25th
$2,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$3,000
Typical market price
75th
$5,000
Above average / premium
90th
$10,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $4,376, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
23
$2,300
10,000 - 25,000 mi
16
$1,800
25,000 - 50,000 mi
13
$4,200
50,000 - 100,000 mi
18
$5,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
60
$3,500
Over 150,000 mi
157
$3,000
Honda Civic (1988-1991) Price Trends
Honda Civic (1988-1991) prices have increased 120.4% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $13,001 across 2 sales, up from $5,900 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Honda Civic (1988-1991) prices are up 44.5% ($13,001 vs. $9,000 a year ago).
Honda Civic (1988-1991) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q1
2
$11,500
$10,250
2024-Q3
1
$8,455
$8,455
2025-Q1
1
$3,650
$3,650
2025-Q2
3
$9,000
$7,032
2025-Q3
6
$10,500
$11,070
2025-Q4
4
$8,600
$6,975
2026-Q1
1
$5,900
$5,900
2026-Q2
2
$13,001
$10,001
Best Value Honda Civic (1988-1991) by Model Year
The 1989 Honda Civic (1988-1991) offers the best value with a median price of $2,900 across 65 listings. The most expensive model year is 1991 at a median of $3,250.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1988
27
$3,200
$600
$10,001
1989
65
$2,900
$800
$14,000
1990
87
$3,000
$500
$22,000
1991
127
$3,250
$500
$38,000
Where to Buy a Honda Civic (1988-1991)
The highest concentration of Honda Civic (1988-1991) listings is in CA with 62 active listings, followed by TX (39), WA (26), GA (22), NJ (15).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CT at $2,000, while WI has the highest at $10,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $8,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
62
$3,500
TX
39
$2,900
WA
26
$2,500
GA
22
$3,000
NJ
15
$4,000
NY
15
$4,200
AZ
15
$2,300
CO
12
$2,500
FL
11
$3,000
PA
11
$3,000
Honda Civic (1988-1991) Market Velocity
Honda Civic (1988-1991) listings spend an average of 318 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 410 days.
Honda Civic (1988-1991) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $2,000 to $5,000. The median is $3,000. Anything below $2,000 is a strong value; above $5,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Honda Civic (1988-1991) prices have risen 120.4% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1989 model year has the lowest median price at $2,900, making it the most accessible entry point into Honda Civic (1988-1991) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 318 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 6 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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