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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