002 | Why This Stock 1991 Honda CRX Si Is a Rare Time Capsule

On today’s episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we’re stepping back in time with Mike and his incredibly clean, all-original 1991 Honda CRX Si — no mods, no swaps, no neon, just pure 90s Honda greatness.


Mike takes us through what makes this CRX special, how rare it is to find one unmodified, and why he chose this car over newer, flashier models — including a GTR he once owned (!).


We also dig into the golden era of Honda, the challenge of keeping this beauty mint, where he shows it off, and even touch on California’s wild exhaust laws. If you're a fan of old-school Hondas, JDM culture, or just clean, classic cars, this is one for the books.


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00:00 – Intro: A pristine 1991 Honda CRX Si


00:52 – Meet Mike and the CRX Si


01:25 – Why a stock CRX is so rare


02:24 – The definition of “Si” and trim levels


03:22 – Competing hot hatches of the 90s


04:05 – Mike’s personal connection to the CRX


04:55 – Mike’s collection of 80s and 90s Hondas


05:12 – Why unmodified Hondas are special


06:00 – How Mike found this car


07:06 – Mileage and reliability


07:46 – Engine specs and performance


08:34 – Driving experience and freeway vibes


09:06 – Parts availability and insurance


10:25 – Buying story: Temecula pickup memory


12:02 – When and where Mike drives it


12:24 – Paint job: matching factory Real Red


13:41 – The car’s flaws (or lack thereof)


14:09 – The one thing Mike wishes it had


15:07 – Driving without power steering


16:21 – Longest drive Mike’s done with it


17:24 – Oil type and gas usage


18:15 – Reactions at car meets and shows


19:11 – This car belongs in a museum


20:01 – Reproduction window sticker


21:05 – People’s reactions and Cars & Coffee details


22:51 – Rarest cars at Cars & Coffee


23:39 – Why Mike prefers classic Hondas over supercars


25:04 – Stock Miatas and Monster Miatas


26:20 – CARB states and exhaust law talk


27:30 – Street legal issues and ticket stories


28:52 – Chris's old exhaust and VQ engines


29:03 – Manual transmission & 5-speed details


30:17 – What “Si” means today


31:03 – The appeal of fuel injection back in the day


31:16 – Final thoughts: nostalgia and value of old cars


32:09 – Let's go for a ride!


32:29 – Recap: A ride down memory lane


33:10 – Wrap up and thank you


33:32 – Website, socials, and closing message






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