<p>On today’s episode of <em>Cool Cars with Chris</em>, we’re stepping back in time with Mike and his incredibly clean, all-original <strong>1991 Honda CRX Si</strong> — no mods, no swaps, no neon, just pure 90s Honda greatness.</p><p>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 (!).</p><p>We also dig into the <strong>golden era of Honda</strong>, the challenge of keeping this beauty mint, where he shows it off, and even touch on California’s wild exhaust laws. If you&#39;re a fan of old-school Hondas, JDM culture, or just clean, classic cars, this is one for the books.</p><p>Make sure to check out the new website: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">coolcarswithchris.com</a> for episodes, videos, and social links.</p><p>Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit that <strong>follow</strong> or <strong>subscribe</strong> button!</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Intro: A pristine 1991 Honda CRX Si</p><p>00:52 – Meet Mike and the CRX Si</p><p>01:25 – Why a stock CRX is so rare</p><p>02:24 – The definition of “Si” and trim levels</p><p>03:22 – Competing hot hatches of the 90s</p><p>04:05 – Mike’s personal connection to the CRX</p><p>04:55 – Mike’s collection of 80s and 90s Hondas</p><p>05:12 – Why unmodified Hondas are special</p><p>06:00 – How Mike found this car</p><p>07:06 – Mileage and reliability</p><p>07:46 – Engine specs and performance</p><p>08:34 – Driving experience and freeway vibes</p><p>09:06 – Parts availability and insurance</p><p>10:25 – Buying story: Temecula pickup memory</p><p>12:02 – When and where Mike drives it</p><p>12:24 – Paint job: matching factory Real Red</p><p>13:41 – The car’s flaws (or lack thereof)</p><p>14:09 – The one thing Mike wishes it had</p><p>15:07 – Driving without power steering</p><p>16:21 – Longest drive Mike’s done with it</p><p>17:24 – Oil type and gas usage</p><p>18:15 – Reactions at car meets and shows</p><p>19:11 – This car belongs in a museum</p><p>20:01 – Reproduction window sticker</p><p>21:05 – People’s reactions and Cars &amp; Coffee details</p><p>22:51 – Rarest cars at Cars &amp; Coffee</p><p>23:39 – Why Mike prefers classic Hondas over supercars</p><p>25:04 – Stock Miatas and Monster Miatas</p><p>26:20 – CARB states and exhaust law talk</p><p>27:30 – Street legal issues and ticket stories</p><p>28:52 – Chris&#39;s old exhaust and VQ engines</p><p>29:03 – Manual transmission &amp; 5-speed details</p><p>30:17 – What “Si” means today</p><p>31:03 – The appeal of fuel injection back in the day</p><p>31:16 – Final thoughts: nostalgia and value of old cars</p><p>32:09 – Let&#39;s go for a ride!</p><p>32:29 – Recap: A ride down memory lane</p><p>33:10 – Wrap up and thank you</p><p>33:32 – Website, socials, and closing message</p><p><br></p><p>#HondaCRX #CRXSi #1991HondaCRX #StockNotModded #ClassicHonda #JDMClassic #TimeCapsuleCar #90sHonda #GoldenEraHonda #UnmodifiedCRX #CleanCarCulture #HondaHeritage #CoolCarsWithChris #JDMIcons #VintageHonda #PreservedNotRestored #CRXLove #CarsAndCoffee #OldSchoolHonda #RareJDMFind</p>

Cool Cars with Chris: Car Talk, Driving Tips & Auto Life

Chris Smith

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

SEP 22, 202534 MIN
Cool Cars with Chris: Car Talk, Driving Tips & Auto Life

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

SEP 22, 202534 MIN

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<p>On today’s episode of <em>Cool Cars with Chris</em>, we’re stepping back in time with Mike and his incredibly clean, all-original <strong>1991 Honda CRX Si</strong> — no mods, no swaps, no neon, just pure 90s Honda greatness.</p><p>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 (!).</p><p>We also dig into the <strong>golden era of Honda</strong>, the challenge of keeping this beauty mint, where he shows it off, and even touch on California’s wild exhaust laws. If you&#39;re a fan of old-school Hondas, JDM culture, or just clean, classic cars, this is one for the books.</p><p>Make sure to check out the new website: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">coolcarswithchris.com</a> for episodes, videos, and social links.</p><p>Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit that <strong>follow</strong> or <strong>subscribe</strong> button!</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Intro: A pristine 1991 Honda CRX Si</p><p>00:52 – Meet Mike and the CRX Si</p><p>01:25 – Why a stock CRX is so rare</p><p>02:24 – The definition of “Si” and trim levels</p><p>03:22 – Competing hot hatches of the 90s</p><p>04:05 – Mike’s personal connection to the CRX</p><p>04:55 – Mike’s collection of 80s and 90s Hondas</p><p>05:12 – Why unmodified Hondas are special</p><p>06:00 – How Mike found this car</p><p>07:06 – Mileage and reliability</p><p>07:46 – Engine specs and performance</p><p>08:34 – Driving experience and freeway vibes</p><p>09:06 – Parts availability and insurance</p><p>10:25 – Buying story: Temecula pickup memory</p><p>12:02 – When and where Mike drives it</p><p>12:24 – Paint job: matching factory Real Red</p><p>13:41 – The car’s flaws (or lack thereof)</p><p>14:09 – The one thing Mike wishes it had</p><p>15:07 – Driving without power steering</p><p>16:21 – Longest drive Mike’s done with it</p><p>17:24 – Oil type and gas usage</p><p>18:15 – Reactions at car meets and shows</p><p>19:11 – This car belongs in a museum</p><p>20:01 – Reproduction window sticker</p><p>21:05 – People’s reactions and Cars &amp; Coffee details</p><p>22:51 – Rarest cars at Cars &amp; Coffee</p><p>23:39 – Why Mike prefers classic Hondas over supercars</p><p>25:04 – Stock Miatas and Monster Miatas</p><p>26:20 – CARB states and exhaust law talk</p><p>27:30 – Street legal issues and ticket stories</p><p>28:52 – Chris&#39;s old exhaust and VQ engines</p><p>29:03 – Manual transmission &amp; 5-speed details</p><p>30:17 – What “Si” means today</p><p>31:03 – The appeal of fuel injection back in the day</p><p>31:16 – Final thoughts: nostalgia and value of old cars</p><p>32:09 – Let&#39;s go for a ride!</p><p>32:29 – Recap: A ride down memory lane</p><p>33:10 – Wrap up and thank you</p><p>33:32 – Website, socials, and closing message</p><p><br></p><p>#HondaCRX #CRXSi #1991HondaCRX #StockNotModded #ClassicHonda #JDMClassic #TimeCapsuleCar #90sHonda #GoldenEraHonda #UnmodifiedCRX #CleanCarCulture #HondaHeritage #CoolCarsWithChris #JDMIcons #VintageHonda #PreservedNotRestored #CRXLove #CarsAndCoffee #OldSchoolHonda #RareJDMFind</p>