Original Owner Honors His Original Honda CRX

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At the young age of fourteen, Christopher Hoffman helped convince his mother to buy a '77 Honda Civic wagon. That was just a small, first step in what would become a life-long infatuation with Hondas.
They went on to take over their local Honda club (they wanted the club to include more driving events) and ten years later, Christopher bought his first new car ever, this 1987 Honda Civic CRX Si. He fell in love with the car on the drive home and vowed to keep it forever. And although he's owned the car for 27 years now, it's never broken down and Christopher can count on one hand how many repairs he's had to make (two of them are bulb replacements, it is a Honda after all).
Being a Honda, the CRX is also blessed with a very light, short shift that Christopher loves in addition to its sound and how freely the 1.5L four-cylinder revs. It may only have 91hp but in car that weighs about 1900 pounds, it's enough to leave Christopher smiling through the twisties.
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@sinigangboy5140 9 лет назад

Just like what he said.. a million modified cars and this one stands out by not doing anything to it.

@billybobpeach 10 лет назад

These are the types of enthusiast I love to see, someone that has such a bond with a car that they don't have to mod it. They think it's beautiful the way it is and think the manufacture did it right the first time. When you find a car that you feel that way about. It's time to stop searching and start enjoying. People are saying this car does not belong on this channel. All I see is a man that loves his car, and has devoted his hard work into preserving a piece of history that brings back great memories. The automotive hobby does not always have to be about racing. Sometimes it's just about expressing yourself through your vehicle. Now tell me that does not belong on here.

@bend1483 10 лет назад

+1 Agreed 100%

@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo 6 лет назад

billybobpeach its called being a purist, unfortunately there's not that many of us to preserve all classic cars...........

@jamesmustin7289 2 года назад

My 1997 Honda Del Sol is 25 years old. I also am a original owner. The early Hondas were very reliable. But as a car get older, you start

@jamesmustin7289 2 года назад

Canada vintage Honda auto car parts

@videojosh20 9 лет назад

I'm so jealous of the fact that this guy live in a perfectly picturesque location where his car will last 20+years without rust, and an overall hard life.

@samuellacosta4025 8 лет назад

This is long beach california

@taeyounglee3380 8 лет назад

Smog laws don't allow you to do anything to your cars, so it's hell.

@videojosh20 8 лет назад

+Tae Young Lee That applies to the muffler/pipes only right?

@Kvele 8 лет назад

+SkyHook everything

@lightningsmokerXx 8 лет назад

+SkyHook If you live in the Salt Belt, oil spray your car @ Krown, Rustchek or corrosion free and you won't have problems. But ya it sucks that places like that don't have as much issue or none.

@Moose6340 9 лет назад

Those older CRXes, especially the Si, are good-looking little cars. Not drop-dead gorgeous, but well-proportioned and just attractive.

@SamslamminCars 2 года назад

Well said and still stands true to this day

@kevman5 10 лет назад

I still think the CRX has the best looking rear end of any hatchback ever made.

@cappuccino3444 6 лет назад

kevman5 that's because it's not a hatchback

@crx1stgen25 6 лет назад

How is the CRX not a hatchback? It clearly has a hatch. What would you call it then?

@cappuccino3444 6 лет назад

CRX 1stGEN it's a fastback coupe the rear end does sort of open like a hatchback but it's a fastback body style

@cappuccino3444 6 лет назад

CRX 1stGEN there are plenty of other fastbacks who's rear end opens this way but nobody would ever call them a hatchback

@Microphunktv-jb3kj 4 года назад

Uhh.. what about civic type-r ...

@Zeviander 8 лет назад

Cars preserved in original condition are infinitely more beautiful and intriguing than any tuned version thereof. This thing is outstanding.

@MrBS4 8 лет назад

That is matter of personal opinion. At the end when OEM part runs out, you will have to go down the route of modifying it.

@mzondi1970 10 лет назад

Good job petrolicious, there are Japanese car lovers out here too. It doesn't have to be a Z or a skyline to be popular.

@FlyingAero 10 лет назад

But dont be afraid to have more Datsuns ;)

@mzondi1970 10 лет назад

Agree 100 percent im a Datsun Nissan fan from way back

@jippalippa 8 лет назад

AH, the good ol' fashoned "Blista Compact" ;)

@RATDATSUN 8 лет назад

+jippalippa LMAO GTA5 club here

@jippalippa 8 лет назад

+RAT DATSUN gta Vice City-San Andreas-IV and V club :) They all feature the blista compact ^^

@Z-Twinturbo 7 лет назад

can't get enough of it

@c.i.a.4618 7 лет назад

yep one my favorite gta san andreas cars ;-)

@RX7JG83 7 лет назад

jippalippa I gotta play gta4 now

@neelsahay5227 10 лет назад

I wish Hondas were still like this.

@KPKonliner 10 лет назад

Umm...Were like what ? (Not trying to be offensie or anything)

@neelsahay5227 10 лет назад

KPonliner older Hondas were special because they were so quirky and different. All that matters now is marketing and price.

@brian5o 10 лет назад

I know what you mean. The CRX and all of the Hondas from this era were beautiful cars. Their designs were so clean and the cars themselves were practically bulletproof. Today's Hondas are just down-right ugly for the most part. They're not the only ones who have lost their way, I feel the same about Nissan. I sure hope that they get their design mojo back.

@ripem1417 9 лет назад

Um... CR-Z.

@KPKonliner 9 лет назад

But the CR-Z is not really that affordable for most people.

@HondaProJason 10 лет назад

I just watched this again and it just keeps getting better. Awesome story Chris and of course awesome Honda.

@careycummings9999 10 лет назад

This brought back so many memories. My dad always said he would never find a car as good and reliable as his 1966 black VW bug. I told his to buy this exact 1987 Honda CRX Si. He had it almost till he passed in 2003. Most fun car I've ever driven, plus 35+mpg!

@davidmarzolino7159 8 лет назад

If only my old CRX could tell stories I have owned probably 20 vehicles but I think my crx was the only one that I ever loved

@tmh44 8 лет назад

Still one of my favorite Petrolicious vids...makes me want to continue to preserve my all-original S2000 with 20K miles.

@Marsternelle4 10 лет назад

It is so lovely to see one of these CRX's that have not been modified beyond recognition.

@LeJohnz 9 лет назад

This video is just adorable and inspiring at the same time. I wish I met more Honda fans like Christopher Hoffman who actually realize the beauty of Honda than the stereotypical hoodlums. I'd love to meet this man in person.

@olskoolnewpaint 9 лет назад

I bet you would big boy ;)

@OlafurArons 9 лет назад

My dad has a 1988 Honda CRX with the 1.6l non-vtec engine. He bought it when it was brand new. Here in Iceland i hear he had to wait 6-7 months for it to be delivered to the country. Today the car is sitting in a garage 330-340/365 days of the year (roughly) and it's only got 25476 miles (41.000km) on it. I know he did some light modifications such as an msd ignition, a performance chip installation and a modified exhaust (where the muffler got an extra exhaust put on it, so the exhaust tips are "mirrored"). Got a slightly larger spoiler on it and tires with more rubber for improved grip. No. We don't race it. We do however, occasionally drive it fast because the engine sounds so lovely. Amazing car.

@jesusb0831 4 года назад

OlafurArons I’ll buy it

@caseylockwood5512 10 лет назад

This guy gets it. I own an 88 Si. The car is rock solid. It runs and drives nicer than most other cars out on the road 4x its age. Honda gearboxes are some of the sweetest around, and the cable clutch, manual steering, and light weight of it make you feel truly connected when driving it. Best bang for buck FWD car by miles.

@RawrDinosaurzz 10 лет назад

This is absolutely gorgeous. It's nice to see a Honda kept in it's original beauty rather than having every last little bit changed to something crazy. I'm amazed at how it looks like it just left the factory yesterday.

@plaqueconspiracy 10 лет назад

If you can't relate to this guy there is something wrong with you. It's not about price tags, racing pedigree, heritage... or styling, really. It's about the love and passion for an automobile.

@Ayeobe 9 лет назад

freaking love 80s Honda, and this man has all my respect for leaving them all bone stock. I have a 1988 Accord coupe, and the thing had rusted through gas lines and still ran. It died on me once...but i got it started back up before coming to a complete stop. Thats when i looked at the fuel lines... Point is, they are dead reliable.. ive had many Hondas and never in my life have i been stuck anywhere with them.. my buddy got me my first pay as you go cellphone "incase your car has any problems" as he drove newer nissans.. and didnt get how my ride never failed me lol. I've never once used the phone to report that i was stranded somewhere.

@PingHorror 10 лет назад

Honda owners and Honda families like this are the reason Honda of America is the powerhouse it is today. Could you imagine working at Honda in 1977, your this Import company trying to get cemented in the gigantic American market, A market where at the time your name is synonymous with motorcycles and scooters and not so much passenger vehicles, to think that 40 or so years later you would become one of the, if not the standard in Reliability, Performance, and Price.

@brepettis 10 лет назад

I love the 4 hole phone dial wheels on this car. So good.

@stefanocorinaldesi1356 10 лет назад

yea, is also similar to the buttons

@ChrisReimerAuthor 10 лет назад

beautiful ride

@RonPemberton 10 лет назад

The CRX had awesome MPG...much better than any today.

@laurandyq 10 лет назад

hmmm..dis is good!

@stefanocorinaldesi1356 10 лет назад

HELLO

@brfbilly 9 лет назад

I had a 1986 Civic Si Which I drove for 24 years and 483,000 miles,and never broke down,put a few Alternators,and timing belts, I finally bought a new car in 2013,my god I was not even use to Power Steering since my civic si had none,my Si was Truly a Drivers Car that was a BLAST TO DRIVE,and I miss it severly,and have been looking all over for one,no luck-KEEP YOUR SI,and never part with it!!!

@chumanho 9 лет назад

William Randolph Very good advice. Once you've experience a good manual steering there's no going back! Bye-bye road-feel. :-(

@brfbilly 8 лет назад

Yes I absolutely loved my Civic Si the thing I find so amazing about that car I changed the oil NEVER going over 3000 miles in between,and even after almost a HALF MILLION MILES,it never burned a drop of Oil,now it did have a few rear main seales replaced with clutches,there was HUGE picture of me and My Car in the dealership I got it in in 1986 for having the highest mileage of any car bought there,and the car was never serviced there,i did ALL MAINTAINCE myselfxcept timing belts(did once-NEVER AGAIN lol) had it not started to Rust(I washed and waxed regularly) I would still be driving it-I bought an ACURA INTEGRA after-NOW that was a FUN CAR TOO,but do admit I LOVED the power Steering the integra had :)

@jimmyblues59m76 4 года назад

Had a 1987 silver CRX SI purchased new in July 1987, which I drove for 12 years. I sold it in 1999 with 120,000 miles on it. Most fun car I ever owned. Thanks for the great memories!

@thepro08 8 лет назад

men how much people hate on honda just because they are affordable.... people just think the expensive cars are cool... they not. the cool thing is people that love there cars and enjoy them.

@NickNakorn 10 лет назад

I just love the CRX - I've had two - a factory light-weight Mk1 and a standard Mk2 - both with the 1.6 16-valve non-Vtec. The Mk1 was fabulous with only 650kg to move about it really went well and handled beautifully.

@BlueHopi144 6 лет назад

A friend of mine had one in the late 80's - he used to come pick me up to go windsurfing in His Honda . It was always a very exciting experience to be in that simple , yet very well done car . Happy to see one again .

@WillElliott0800 10 лет назад

Unlike some car channels on youtube every single video you guys make is always perfect for me. The vehicles you pick out are always interesting. Each video is not to long yet you mange to showcase the car and get a whole lot of info on its life in just 5 mins. There is some great, really well thought out photography as well. Thank you for making these videos!

@chumanho 9 лет назад

I had a '89 Civic Si which I've sold at 360+k miles. It still ran like a clockwork at that time. Similar to your experience, the gearbox is a pleasure to shift, and the perfect pedal placement makes heel-and-toeing effortless. The excellent manual steering let you know exactly what the front tires are doing at all times. Gosh I miss that car.

@kirbyswarp 10 лет назад

YES. I'm tired of vanilla million-dollar ferraris. More old American Iron and Classic Japanese cars.

@roynellemorris2912 10 лет назад

Old school German cars are cool too

@Toxic2T 10 лет назад

Roynelle Morris Italian(The most epic) and French(not so reliable I know) too :)

@SuperFrankieOSX 6 лет назад

vinyl79 Both of you exactly!

@boyENZOH 10 лет назад

Sweet Crx! I love seeing old Hondas that still look factory this guy did it the right way

@ashzerodude 6 лет назад

boyENZOH just wait to see what you can find lol

@stoneylonesome4062 2 года назад

I can only imagine how expensive and unobtainable those wheels are now. Personally I think they’re amazing, but every fucking ricer had to replace them with those M3 E30-lookalike custom rims.

@bulbinking 10 лет назад

This guy is american car makers worst nightmare. He buys better (foreign) and doesn't replace his car just because it gets a little old.

@ColinBlountPhotography 10 лет назад

My mother is in that category. She went from a 1988 Accord to a 2002 Accord to a 2005 Pilot to a 2013 Si. She puts a couple hundred thousand miles on a car over a while then moves to the next one.

@Dansotherutubeacount 10 лет назад

***** All my friends ask me why i don't get a new car. Simply i tell them I like old cars, you feel more connected.

@MBG141 10 лет назад

***** I feel the same way. I own a '90 Civic sedan that I bought off my cousin a few years ago for $300, my dad and I put about $1500 in parts to get it running in good condition. It's just in trouble with the polar vortex thing here in the south and it won't start unless it's 40F outside. So until it's warmer, I'm stuck driving my mom's '06 Accord and my dad's '11 F-350. My parents still can't get around that I hate driving newer cars and trucks rather than my Civic.

@dropinbiking92 10 лет назад

I purchased an all original, single owner 92 Integra RS (base model) Most pleasant vehicle I've driven to date. It's such a great handling car, and the simplicity is perfect :)

@robertdeford7762 10 лет назад

These kind of comments are stupid. ANY car can last years/hundreds of thousands of miles with proper maintenance and ANY car can just suddenly fail. My 01 Honda Civic had 120k and developed a hesitation problem that did not respond to any repairs(I replaced/fixed fuel and ignition systems, timing, valve adjustment, Catalytic convertor, ECU) and still wound up with a connecting rod through it's oil pan. My Dad's 87 Firebird has 235k and the only issue it has ever developed was a cracked intake manifold and only left us stranded once with a dead alternator.

@chrisschoenfeld4414 10 лет назад

OMG, thank you for this - crazy the memories and emotions it stirs. That was my first new car too, same color, identical - bought it in '86 - my vanity plate read CRXSI. I remember seeing it on Auto Week and thinking 'that's a stupid car - I would never buy that'. Then I test drove one - probably because it looked cooler in person and was inexpensive - and was like 'WOW!' The consummate pocket rocket. Lost the engine 10 years later - neglect was definitely a factor once I noticed issues. It being a 2-seater was a mixed blessing - anyone who had ridden curled up in my hatchback would probably consider it a negative. Thanks Again!

@kobertrubica6182 2 года назад

In Europe you have had 1.6 zc1 engine 130horse power. Lot of fun.

@robcamp9260 10 лет назад

Hearing that growl makes me miss my '89 Civic Si and its utterly beastly 108hp. If we had the money, my wife and I half-jokingly talked about starting a CRX rescue and adoption program: buying poor, abused CRXs, de-ricing and restoring them to stock, and finding new homes for them with people who would treat them right. Because to me, a clean CRX of any vintage (or Civic Si from the mid-to-late '80s) still gives me butterflies.

@mikecooley3361 5 лет назад

one of my fav 2 seater cars ever made. Great little autocross car too. love the Civic Si as well, looking at an '86 right now actually, totally stock, unmolested and priced just about right.

@SAMLEE-bb1xp 4 года назад

Rob Camp save a little money in Karatbars...upgrade lp1.kb-universe.com/?referer=sampsonleevon

@dylanmooney775 4 года назад

Rob Camp I was thinking of doing the same thing

@chuckcribbs3398 7 лет назад

I wanted this car SO badly when I was in college in the '80s! A friend of mine had that exact same model and color. You are one lucky man. Enjoy it as long as you can.

@05gtdriver 10 лет назад

Back in 1988 a friend had a 1st gen CRX HF and we went from LA to Tijuana and back on less than 7 gallons of gas(was about 320 miles round trip). We didn't baby it either, probably averaged about 75mph on fwy. Fun little car(if a bit gutless in that loooong overdrive gear). Cool episode

@thebak4d 8 лет назад

I own this same car. White. Grandma drove it off the lot in 86 brand new. Now has 350+k miles. Love the little thing. Thanks

@richardadamson6439 9 лет назад

Always had a soft spot for the honda crx. What a lovely maintained stock car that is. Truly stunning. From a MR2 turbo Owner

@dstevens518 11 месяцев назад

I owned this same CRX Si in red for 300k, and the only other car that tempted me was the MR2 (1st gen, which I test drove and absolutely loved).

@kurtandrewkrienitz6789 10 лет назад

I love this old CRX. I had an 1986 and 1990 CRX Si, and to this day, I regret selling them. I really appreciate the fact that he kept the car stock after all these years.

@beigeturtleneck 9 лет назад

It's such a beautiful honda crx. Of all the honda crx's I've seen, with all their "laced rims", "slammed suspension", "cambered wheels" this is still the most beautiful honda I've ever seen.

@fooly691 8 лет назад

I usually don't care for Civics after about 1980, but for some reason this particular one makes me smile.

@mikecooley3361 5 лет назад

my first car was a '77 CVCC... only ones you see now are at auction for over $12000

@rsmith5458 9 лет назад

I bought a '93 Civic and today it has 300,000 miles on it. The paint wore off, two muffles gone, and two windshields but the engine and transmission I would trust on a cross county drive.

@momodad888 2 года назад

I owed one exactly like this for 3 years. It felt a lot faster than 91 hp. I have great memories of this car.

@Z-Twinturbo 10 лет назад

The more I see this kind of vids, the more I want to keep mine for longer & longer :)

@SPEEDTRIBESAKURA 10 лет назад

It's sad looking at the comments, people not liking the video because of the car's make.

@GregosTH 8 лет назад

Yay that was also my first car, except I had a 1987 1.6i-16 125hp ( ZC1 engine)... loved it and miss it.

@Gobert23 10 лет назад

From the days when a Honda was designed by engineers and not marketing or accountants. It's the engineering that made me smile :D and I loved my Mk2 (CRX). So glad to see someone that loves these machines as well.

@Asianevermore 4 года назад

Whole Honda’s pricing will never compare to Ferrari’s or the likes but finding one in this condition and the passion behind the car is just as valuable. Unmolested original, clean, driven, and enjoyed by the owner.

@mayanalien 10 лет назад

109 k daaaamn shes a baby. Honda may not be my cup of tea but this is a very nice example. Please dont bar cars from this channel. Every car has a soul, you just need the right stretch of road or tunnel or even just a memory to find it, and although I tend to dislike Hondas, this video brought a smile to my face, and for that I thank you

@100littlecurses 10 лет назад

This is perfect. It doesn't matter if you have a Ferrari or a Prius. If you love your car, you love your car, and that will come across in the way you take care of it, talk about it, and understand it.

@tdnoz 10 лет назад

That was a clean rex! This is the dream to have a orginal car that looks factory:D

@neuronbob 10 лет назад

Freaking awesome. I'm more a second gen CRX fan myself, but a clean first gen is so rare now that they have reached unicorn status. Well done, Christopher and Petrolicious.

@kubatbg91 7 лет назад

beautiful car beautifully filmed. I really want a crx now

@jvolstad 8 лет назад

I had a 1985 Honda CRX HF. Keep it for 10 years and 250K miles. My next Honda was a 1995 Civic CX. Then a 2001 Civic HX with 215K miles until three months ago I replaced it with a 2016 Honda Accord LX. All cars were purchased new.

@Bungle 3 года назад

This might be my favorite one yet. I always loved the CRX. They were sporty and neat looking. Attainable for young people. I loved the way they looked from behind, especially the last model. They had legit racing cred too - people would strip them down and race them all over the US back in the 90s. They were so small and light that they didn't need big power to be fast.

@Red88Rex 10 лет назад

Having owned five gen two Integras, a CRX and a third gen Integra, I can say this guy sums up the love and appreciation I have for my older Hondas. There is simply nothing like them out there. I feel so at home in them, and god is it true - they take care of you just as you take care of them.

@phyllishiggs2587 7 лет назад

I have Hondas and with very little troublr, I am a HONDA Girl for life.

@jeanlessage7560 7 лет назад

Not in Canada my dear, winter is bad for crx and civics

@SKarlsson 8 лет назад

I had an '84 1.5 in white with the manual. Mugen headers, exhaust, Tokico shocks. Really loved that car. Wished I still had it. It was a blast to drive. So light- it loved the twisties. I used to drive up Woodside road (highway 84) to Alice's restaurant several times a month just for the heck of it.

@volkscom 8 лет назад

no you didn't

@ageispolis6960 8 лет назад

+volkscom I'm sure he did.

@0317slainte 8 лет назад

+Scott Carlson I had a 1986 CRX-si, black, just like the one in the video (but I had round hellas driving lights vs. the rectangular Bosch fogs). Bought new to me with 11,000 miles in 1988 for $5500. Jackson Racing rear springs, lowered the front myself via the torsion adjustment, custom dual exhaust and white Enkie's with a silver lip. (yep, white Enkies on a black car in the late 80's). Loved that little car. So much fun to drive, so reliable. Put about 110,000 on it, then sold for $3k in 1996 for a '93 MR2 that I still have to do this day (under 100,000 miles still). Oh, the good ole days.

@malcolmar Год назад

Like a fine wine, this car and this story just got better in time. This car is in AMAZING shape. This guy is too humble because to keep a car looking and running this well for this long takes some effort. It does help it is a Honda. What an awesome story and an awesome car. Wow! I had an 86 Honda CRX and even though it was the DX version it was a very sad day when I had to let it go. I am not making that same mistake with my current Civic and unlike my high school and college years, I now have a garage to keep my car in.

@stickyliverhopkins Год назад

this was my second car I had …. graduated in 1991 …. a lot of great memories

@stephanematis 10 лет назад

Lovely car, bring back lovely memories. Lucky to be living outside the winter-(rust)-belt.

@kylehammond 9 лет назад

What a gorgeous car. I would love to have one, but they are very hard to come by in this condition...

@tomasacevedo3932 8 лет назад

You might have to look in an area that uses zero salt in it's roads to at least find one with no rust. These cars are about 95% of time rusty which often plagues the Crx. I wish that I one day may find a all bone stock and factory like new condition Crx but my chances of that here in Chicago are very slim. I wish the best of luck to you and your hunt.

@Kvele 8 лет назад

+Tomas Acevedo there is a guy in portland selling a jdm crx for 8500

@mattadrev471 8 лет назад

+Tomas Acevedo very, very slim out there...Chicago KILLS cars. I brought my 98 CL out to LA and every time new guy gets it on the lift he is like "HOLY SHIT" you got major rust...sweat pours down his brow and he starts breathing heavy. California mechanics panic when they see rust hahaha.

@briankelly9347 5 лет назад

@@tomasacevedo3932 80s cars made of aluminium don't that

@stoneylonesome4062 2 года назад

I just saw two of them yesterday in my city. One in my parent’s neighborhood, the other while driving to lunch with my dad. I swear, these things are always in terrible condition. I’m worried that in 20 years, there won’t be any left. I guarantee you there would be big money in producing replica kits of Japanese sports cars from the 80’s/90’s/00’s. These things are classics now, they’re usually in poor condition, have been modified in poor taste beyond recognition and are often hard to find at all. A lot were wrecked, and cash for clunkers didn’t help, either.

@RacelineMatt 10 лет назад

Yes, finally some old school Honda love! Thanks Petrolicious!

@MrTnylam 6 лет назад

This brings back old memories. I had a 1989 CRX Si and had 320,000 miles on hit before i gave it to my nephew in 1999. I drove it hard and the amazing thing is he still has it and still running on the original motor, tranny and clutch. The only thing that gave up was the paint job.

@socalpimp1974 9 лет назад

I remember looking at this car in the mid 80s with my dad, but he went with an 1985 Toyota MR2 instead

@colinpowers7 9 лет назад

And a good thing he did

@mattsmith4322 9 лет назад

Corin Rowe I like the styling of the CRX Si more, but I like the stock performance numbers better in the MR2

@colinpowers7 9 лет назад

Matt Smith I love pop up headlights haha

@mattsmith4322 9 лет назад

Corin Rowe Pop up headlights are classy as fuck.

@pgtmr2713 9 лет назад

I thought about my MR2 in the beginning of this video, 2 seats, small car/engine with a 5 speed. There's a lot to like about the CRX, but, there's no comparison. My 88 MR2 had 117 or so hp n/a. rwd, t-tops, oem sub under the driver's seat, putting groceries into the frunk, downshifting to 2nd at 40mph and flooring it. Thought number 2, was cutting out the back of a CRX and putting a 4age into it. :D

@FrightfulAccountant 9 лет назад

Love that car! Honda should start making the sort of cars they made in the 80s again, instead of all those SUVs and Overpriced Acura family cars.

@ThomasZachary 8 лет назад

Gotta pile on here. I had a black 87 si for about 10 years. Can't tell you how much I loved that car! Watching this brought back all of those memories. I drove that thing across country and back. I remember going 120 mph down a long hill in Arizona. The car just got more stable the faster you went!. Almost no problems but CVC joints and the clear coat going bad because it was outside in the San Fernando Valley sun. Now I have a Honda Element and love that car like I loved the CRX!

@splashibanez92 10 лет назад

Great video, very refreshing to see a good, well cared for CRX. I have a MKII 1.6i16 that I'm slowly restoring to all-original spec and this give me even more inspiration!

@holdshiftt2run308 8 лет назад

You have a cool mom.

@V10ViperSRT 10 лет назад

So much hate for this fantastic CRX. Anyone who says anything bad about a CRX has clearly never driven one.

@dstevens518 11 месяцев назад

My buddies were both proud Mustang GT owners, and they both loved driving my '87 CRX Si, said it cornered like it was on rails, tons of fun.

@thosjh 5 лет назад

Wish I still had my '86 CRX 1.5. I bought it new and still have dreams about driving it again. What's funny is that I still get coupons from the dealer saying "Savings for your 1986 Honda".

@rjmcne 7 лет назад

Wonderful tribute, thank you. I bought a new CRX Si in 1986 (black with the Bosch fog lights). Drove it for 10 years and 150,000 miles (including coast to coast) then traded it for almost nothing. Since then have owned many Hondas, a Maxima, Miata and 350Z but still love and miss that little Si, especially that amazingly slick shifter. Keep it forever!

@reubensolly2237 8 лет назад

You see kids, there is no shame in having a car that's stock. Any one can pretend to be "fast and furious" and almost ruin the value of a perfectly good sports car with a bunch of mods trying to impress their friends. But keeping a car looking and performing like it just came off the showroom floor is a skill in of itself.

@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo 6 лет назад

Reuben Solly +1 best comment here.....purist approved..........

@ellomirza 10 лет назад

Improperly installed at the factory, leaks 19 years later. Meanwhile brand new Ford/GM/Chrysler even Ferrari would immediately catch on fire.

@juanmiguelalejandrino 7 лет назад

IKR

@bleu_chzst924 6 лет назад

Lmao facts

@samlung2724 5 лет назад

U forgot toyota and their acceleration issues.

@myoung48281 10 лет назад

You don't need a lot of power to have a fun car, thanks for posting.

@brotherskeepers111 6 лет назад

Mine was identical to yours but was an 86 model. Traded it for a new 88 crx si, loved them both, great memories

@johnschober5240 9 лет назад

I have had 4 Civics and I will never by Domestic again.

@MorningMindfulness 5 лет назад

I’m on my first Honda right now after only owning German cars and man the reliability is awesome and it’s still fun to drive, what’s not to love? My next car will hopefully be an Si.

@owen75 10 лет назад

forever until a girl texting slams on it *knock on wood :X

@miniaturecreature 5 лет назад

what if the girl loves it too! happy family

@MorningMindfulness 5 лет назад

KJ he meant a woman texting and driving crashes into it lol

@sfbassist 10 лет назад

Coolest dude ever. Rock on man, rock on!

@DawnPeez 10 лет назад

So good... loved the video. My honda is 21 years old and although never left stock, this crx si is an inspiration. I would never sell her either... People ask me all the time. Awesome story and video.

@peglegthered 10 лет назад

Ignore the car snobs Petrolicious. Another great piece.

@dstevens518 11 месяцев назад

Pity the car snobs, wallowing in their ignorance.

@hbsupermage 10 лет назад

my first car was a Suzuki Swift GTI 93', and i still have it, it has 270k and still doing 50 mpg 0-100 in 7.5s and 8k rpm all bone stock, it goes to the circuit, to work, to everywhere and i never had to repair something. fuck, and then ppl hate japanese cars

@arnold7329 7 лет назад

Local man complacent beyond all measure.

@flipczech 3 года назад

Lovely car, truly. I know that feeling, they do put a smile on your face for sure. I bought my 90 Si new and I would never sell it. I love those 87's, they are what made me want one. Fine engine with a gearbox like butter. :)

@RZFitnessTV 10 лет назад

Beautiful car!!!

@Teamshmo 10 лет назад

I really like the CRX models and this one looks in super great shape for how old. Seems funny he says it performs well at 91hp lol. Also wow the the sunset at 4:02

@far574 4 года назад

This was my favorite car back then. I was 15 when they came out. I dreamed of having one. I still love them today.

@Krissypoo508 10 лет назад

Nice to see unmolested cars, there's a mystical bond between man and machine.

@funkysatty 10 лет назад

the commenters on this one prove how narrow minded gearheads can be. once again a fun episode with a fresh take from the usual porsche owners everyone aspires to be. Thanks for reminding us the channel is for the love of cars, even the attainable ones.

@hitokiribattousai6406 5 лет назад

Sorry for being 5 years late, but this is the best comment on here

@BryanBeast13 10 лет назад

Beautiful. Clean and nice. No JDM rice crap. Love it

@jordancivic96 7 лет назад

This guy's love for his CRX reminds me of my love for my '85 Celica GTS...and that's a thing of beauty

@echanos 10 лет назад

Great video. I've owned an '88 CRX (non Si)and many other Honda cars and motorcycles. Seeing this really makes me miss the old Honda and lament the new. Keep up the excellent videos.

@HobbyTimeSeattle 10 лет назад

Congrats Chris!!!

@7_of_9 10 лет назад

Awesome!

@sameerjura6535 9 лет назад

Beautiful car my friend classic. I love Hondas.

@rodknocknine5798 6 лет назад

I've watched this video at least 5 times. Truly brilliant

@oneofonedesign4178 2 года назад

I have just put a deposit on a 1991 1.5x II with genuine 85000 kms on the clock and logbooks coming from Japan this month. If all checks out when I inspect it, I would have found myself a gem and finally obtained one of my all time favourite cars. I'm so excited and cannot wait. Congratulations on having such a wonderful car to this owner in the video.

@MrALBERTOC70 10 лет назад

Beautiful car dude :)

@Super_Charged4life 10 лет назад

It looks brand new and acts brand new

@mrfordfan 10 лет назад

It is really awesome to see this kind of an emotional attachment to even an economy car. While I wouldn't drive it even if someone gave it to me, it does show an interesting perspective on the hobby. It doesn't have to be loud, fast, or powerful to be YOUR CAR.