1988 Honda CRX Si - Hard to Forget
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- For my first feature review I have for you all Jack Mardikian and his super clean 1988 Honda Crx Si.
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A true drivers car and one that set the standard for many generation of potent front wheel drive machines, the 1988 Honda CRX Si is hard to forget.
I am confident that many of you at one point in your lives drooled as you saw that Si badge pull away from you from the stop light.
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1988 Honda CRX Si - Hard to Forget
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When I was 18, I bought a brand new 1989 Black CRX Si. Went off to college in that car. So many memories in that car. I've had many since then but this one stays in my mind as my very favorite. Now almost 50 years old, I want my black CRX back...
I bought a brand new 1988 CRX Si when I was 19 years old. It was silver, such a great car, I wish I still had it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane
+brotherskeepers111 You're very welcome 😆
OMG, I too bought a brand new silver 1988 CRX Si when I was 19. Sold it in 1996 for only $3k. I wish I had kept it, but I needed money for grad school. Now I drive a silver Fit, which is fun, but not the same. Here's a pic I took of it at a park: plover.net/~agarvin/honda2.jpg
I just picked up a 88 si in blade silver !!!!
A fantastic video and a refreshingly mature approach to the CRX. These cars deserve more respect.
These cars downright deserve more respect.
As in not thrashing and modifying the hell out of it, used to stroke the owners ego of proving they are faster and having an insatiable desire to be the BADDEST.
All the while the car has gone beyond the point of no longer durable, economical, reliable and maintainable. All the qualities that make Honda a Honda and what the manufacturer has endowed on this vehicle.
Also Respect by not treating these cars as disposable.
Sadly they do not get the respect they deserve for 2 reasons. What so many have done to make them look like clown cars and 2 I don't think any Japanese's cars from this era are considered as he stated a modern mini cooper. I am a Honda lover to the core and just picked up a rust free SI. She will take some time to get back in order but I hope it ends up as nice as this one.
The Japanese either didn't know what the fuck they created with the Si, or they were decades ahead of their time. God bless them.
Great video and story. Thanks for sharing it
HondaPro Jason did you catch were he said it was a 12v motor though. That is incorrect cause if that car is an si it would have the d16a6 motor which is a 16v motor
nobody cares mr know everything
Got a red si brand new in 1988 and enjoyed the best 5 years troublefree with "the pocket rocket " of its day .25 years later I want it back!!!!!!!
I need this car in my life! and I’m gonna have one! It’s such a beautiful looking car and easily captures that “nostalgia” factor easily! From gas mileage to looks and everything in between this car is my ideal dream car
This cars a smack in the face to "oil crisis" bull$#!t lies we are getting fed.
i will have a crx one day!
Manuel Fernandes I might get one next year for my first car!
Do it :D I've bought one after 2 years of searching for a clean one! It is so AWESOME
I hope so to
Too I mean
You get one?
Love the video. I've had my 1989 CRX 1.6i 16v for 32 years now. I love my CRX she is pretty much standard has done 135,000 miles and is still on her original clutch and gearbox. I had her bare metal restored five years ago as I am in England and live by the sea. The car still turns heads and is a joy to drive.
Beautiful story i love the Honda Crx its the best car with 1.6 engine i ever drive,its fast like sports bikes best car ever made with 1.6 engine.
amazing crx. and yes your absolutely correct about "people being exposed to this car will want one and will have a very hard time finding a clean unmolested car like yours". your crx is a joy to look @ it a joy to maintain and an absolute joy to drive it!!!
I owned a 1989 black CRX Si for 12 years and loved it. I really miss it after viewing your video.
Maybe time for another one?
cried (yes I m a girl...) when I saw this video.. this is my dreamcar..
+Kely Diot I'm honored to have brought out that emotion.
heyyy
I owned a 1988 CRX Si. Bought it new and had it for 12 years. It was great. Mine was even black just like in the video. It was hot in Florida.
So clean, nice video!!
+J Wid Films Thank you!
One of the best cars I have ever owned. Was a great car and my insurance company at the time used the same rates for this car as a Civic
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So very very good. The best car I have ever owned, twice. I restored an 88 si to showroom condition. Cannot stress how great they are. I teared up a little when I sold it.
i love that car my dream car when i was a kid
88crx si was my first car in 2000. it was stolen from me in 2004. That was one the saddest days of my life.
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Same here, but I found it back and I drive it for 17 years now !
Thanks for a great video! I own an 88 si also and it even has the same sticker on the back passenger window! those cars are a gem of a machine and deserve a place in automotive history.
When I was 27 years old, I bought a brand new '89 CRX Si in December of 1988 for $12,500 and still own it to this day.
Very nice! Condition good?
Black On Black is The Best Look Ever...Very Clean Look👍
I purchased my '90 black Si used in 1991. It had less than 10k miles on it then. Now it has 170k. It's still my daily driver.
It's close to stock. Interior is completely stock but the driver's seat is getting really worn out. I've added old 1st generation Neuspeed Sport lower springs and Koni Sport shocks, a DC Sports header and had a custom exhaust system made when the stock one rusted out. That's it. I still have the stock suspension springs, but the current setup is still very comfortable and offers more responsive handling. Stock Flint Black Metallic paint.
I had a compression test performed a couple years ago and all 4 cylinders still had new-like compression. The oil level stays the same between oil changes.
27-years-old and still going strong.
Personally, I believe this car exemplifies "good design" because it looks unforgettable in black paint despite its small size. Those Ronal Turbo wheels add Cylon sparkle to Darth Vader's stance.
The car is beautiful. I owned a 88 CRX-HF; absolutely loved it. I drove it through the bending, rollercoaster backroads of the Ozarks and its double wishbone suspension and short wheel base sucked up and held the car to the road. I've never driven anything like it. I had it for 8 years. I bought a Miata shortly after that. It was a wildly intoxicating car too, but after a year or so, I was tired of all the feed back the car sent up to the driver. So, the CRX was the best car because the way it handled and the precision of the manual gears. It had enough isolation, but its road holding ability was just awesome. Congratulations on having one in stock condition. The amazing thing is, it doesn't look all that dated even after 30 years.
My first car. My first love. I miss you Tootsie.
🎶The butterfly nu-uh lets go, let me see that Tootsie ROLL!🎵🚗💨
Enjoyed the video, but not as much as I love my 89 DX. Autocrossed for about 10 years. Dropped some weight out of her, (1985 lbs with 1/2 tank of gas) braided brake lines, DC rear strut bar, Tokico shocks, Skunk 2 springs, and a 91 D16a6. Have had her going on 29 years. Daily fun!!!
I had this exact year and color CR-X Si and I really wish I still had it.
I miss my red 89 CRX Si :( .... Thanks for sharing your hot hatch man! Thumbs up!
I just picked up a unmolested 1991 crx si. Man I've wanted tgis car forever and...wow funnesr car ever. I am keeping mine stock too.
Very cool! Congrats!
I have a 2015 orange Civic Si coupe with only 28K miles. But I really want a low mileage 88 on up CRX. On a bring a trailer auction from December 2019, a white 33K mileage CRX sold for $30K. Had I known, I would have sold my Si and made a plan to get that one.
Driving a CRX is effortless--Honda excellence at it's best. It does everything exceptionally well stock. Thank you, Soichiro XX
I've watched this video like 10 times it's done very well
Thank you so much.
I agree. As time goes by they will become more rare. The junkyards used to be littered with these cars, now not a single one. Its nice to see one in pristine condition unaltered and unabused, unlike the majority you see on Craigslist.
Usually not a fan of hondas, but this is such a clean example. Very impressive.
Just bought a 1989 1.6i-16 DOHC, Black colour as well =) Love it !!
Probably one of the most fun car for what it costs
+JudgeGr3g well done sir!
Thanks =) I may try to do a video someday but I'm not good at it
Great video. Just bought my wife one. It really brings back the memories
Just picked one up myself hence why I’m here! Love it 😎
even if I have to part with mine for some reasons in the futur, I know I will always remember my CRX. Great video and story.
I owned CRX D16Z5 (EU) but sadly I had to sell it... I miss it so much right now! It may not be the fastest or the best with electronics etc. but.. I love it. The feeling driving it was.. superb. I hope one day i'll find and buy one again.
Traded my 84 CRX for this one, same color. I loved this car!
I love how clean this CRX is. I have a white '91 HF that isnt nearly as clean. Sadly, many local car enthusiasts tell me how clean mine is compared to so many others they have seen.
Mine is mostly stock. Had to replace the motor with a D15B7 since I was able to get it at a good deal. Stock motor was really worn out, and my CRX was my daily at
the time.
Also replaced the cam sprocket on the B7, as the stock one managed to get bent before going in the car.
Stereo definitely is not stock, and I'm using rims and the hood from an '88 Si.
Everything else is pretty much stock though. Inside needs some love as the carpet is torn on the drivers side, and the seats are torn as well.
Still, I love my little CRX. She has gotten me through some rough patches, and is the only reason why I took an interest in cars at all.
I got one brand new back in 88 and still drive it 👍
amazing video beautiful CRX one of a kind CRX
Simply BEAUTIFUL! One of the best CRX's I have seen. Makes me miss my old one even more. Enjoy man. Enjoy.
I bought an EU spec ED9 (the 1.6i-16 DOHC). Also a black one, and also 100% original (except the wheels). What a joy. Have it on licence plate since 4 days now. Great car and great video you made about this little Honda.
Thanks a lot! I’m honored that you enjoyed my video and excited for you and your new ride!
I have a 1998 honda crx ef I want to fix it up really nice but It needs so much work ugh these videos motivate me to work on it
Glad to motivate! No better time to get out and wrench.
oh my. Amazing look, love the car and the love he get's.
Thank you. I’ll be sure to pass your comment along to the owner.
Can extremely vouch on how hard these cars are to find !!!! Took me years to get my 88 si! I just obtained it last week! It’s now where near this cars shape tho!
Crx needs more love :)
+CloudGamerz Totally agree with you!
great video. alost shed a tear joy. i own 2 crx's 88si black and white 91 hf... love them both
+ModGyver Very cool!
Great video and appreciate you sharing it! A red 1988 Honda CRX was the first new car I purchased and loved it. I wish I'd held onto it longer. It was interesting to hear you refer to it as a pocket rocket because that's how one review of it I'd read back in '88 described it to. And it was indeed! Just a very well made and fun car and watching this brought back the nostalgic feeling you mentioned. Thank you!
Dam looks like it just came out if the factory
Holy shit dude!!! The engine is about to blow up!!! At 503 the temp gauge is all the way up to the top!!! Pay attention to the gauges, they are there for a reason!
My man, keep that awesome car safe!
Canada here...yup, I'm w Jason-below...thanks...one love
beautiful car
It's like I want a new car, but than I want a mint condition crx si instead......ahhh
Hi Jack Mardikian very nice and clean car i love it !! i think you are armenian i am too... i have 7 honda i am a big fan of honda cars i have a crx as53,crx ed9,crx ef8,crx eg2, integra type r dc2 and a honda s2000 all collections since many years. Honda forever ! take care and maybe one day a honda nsx open T... haha
Btw all originals unmolested !! all are first or second hands it was hard to find ...
Love the look of that crx with those wheels 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Drove my 1988 White HF for 10 years, put 230k miles on it.
Was that engine that hot as the needle displayed? Anyways, what an awesome video, I have a Civic Si and it made me so happy watching this
No, the needle and gas gauge were both malfunctioning. That would be piston melting temperatures lol.
+Sideways at 11 that's what I thought! Take care of that sweet CRX Si, if you're the owner of that beauty
Ah, I wish! I just make the videos. Make sure to subscribe. I'm going to be making a lot of these features with cool cars this summer.
+Sideways at 11 that task was done already, you know how to capture the real escence of a car, and understand how to do a video of a car, good job, keep it up!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Really appreciate the kind words, makes it all worthwhile :)
parts for this car are easily available throughout europe. and what a nice car, looks brand new. :)
I have to own one of these one day
Got 1 in 2017 n i luv it drives nice
Way ahead of the times and very fast at the time.
really nice crx clean as
4:58 is fire...
I daily drive my CRX. I rebuilt the motor recently. It needs a new paint job for the black has faded. I love my CRX as much as I love my Corvettes.
Forget the BMWs, Audis, lambos and ferraris. This is my dream car
My favorite generation of civics.
i got a crx vtec original. great video and the history of crx :)
+bonfiole SUPERHERRO nice!
set the valve lash if you haven't already, I did that on mine and it drove much smoother
Loved the video
3:10 How many CRX owners have replaced that wire ground from valvle cover to frame ?
Great video, beautiful car!
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"COULDN'T FIND ONE UNMOLESTED"
I wanted one of those so badly but was just way too poor at the time. Ended up getting another car which I regret ever selling: 1990, 3 cylinder turbo Sprint. That thing was a total blast and now very rare, but a CRX-Si it wasn't.
Thanks for sharing your story.
A beauty of a kind for sure!!!!
I am gonna post a video of the crx I just got. I don't know how to do the editing so it's jyst gonna be a video walk around
Nice!
"Pocket Rock" lol thats cool asf
+JonyCrx _ "Pocket Rocket" lol
+Sideways at 11 oh shit lmao thats a good name tho
I honestly do not know why there are so many people that did not need to get rid of their CRX, did so for a newer/bigger/faster car because they thought it was a great idea and today regret doing so.
5:01 I think you are overheating, sir.
gauge is probably broken :/
Great video and lovely CRX. Its one car i have always wanted to drive and own, its took me till a week ago to finally get one, has few small things i need to sort before i can have a proper drive in it, only 1.5X JDM but thats ok, its Black though which is great Colour. Cant wait to get it out on road
Beautiful car
Yes, it’s definitely a looker.
#1automobile in planet
I see those Hancook Rs-3 this dude drives it ! :) Love this video I watch this all the time and I'm obsessed with my crx! I went a different route with a track car build but this car is amazing in al angles and aspects!
What a Beauty 🔥
my favorite honda, the crx.
I have an 89 Si i like those wheels
Nice. Just remeber to lock and keep it in the garage. Get a alarm on it also, people will kill for a car like this now. Just so they can sell parts for high price.
+Solid_Fitment Society yes, the owner of this car keeps this garaged and secure at all times.
great car Ive owned the civic si and crx si both very fun to autux . Wish i could find a nice example.
nice and clean
my brother has a 91 si he's had it for about 5 years it has a k swap in it tho
i am planning on buying a honda crx 1990, and it's gonna be my first and only car, would you recommend it ? any advises ? thank you :)
I’ve had my 91 HF for about 3 years and it’s been amazing to me. Extremely reliable and the mileage is also great. If you have a GF she will love it too it’s pretty comfy and simple for its age. I highly recommend investing in anti theft though I had mine stolen and they took my sick braum bucket seat :\, I was lucky to get it back though. I have a removable steering wheel now but that’s not enough I say get an alarm, one with tracking if you can afford it because if a towing company gets their hands on it it’s going to cost at least $300 to get it back. A kill-switch is also a good idea and maybe even a switch from the outside that can choke the gas lines. If you plan on modding it look into airbag suspension because if you lower it to shit when you park it burglars can’t get a tow truck to get under it. Garaging it will probably lower your risks too. Other than that they still go for pretty low but looking for one that isn’t a project might take awhile :p
I Hate Hondas, but the CRX just has this style that attracts me to it.. maybe because its just screams "80s" when you look at it.
Funny how keeping it clean (stock and very very original) turns heads and inquisitive looks (double takes) now days.
With onlooking eyes that seem to say ... this is not real as I always saw these modified and thrashed and that was years ago!
When these were stock ... people modified them to be DIFFERENT and FEEL cool
Now people return them to stock and original look to be DIFFERENT and FEEL cool.
The car has not changed only the people.
Shows how kids (immature not necessarily young) who have now grown up have learned how to appreciate these cars for what they are (their shape, feel, sound and other intrinsic values). The sad part is only after driving several of these and other fine cars to the ground and verge of extinction.
20 years ago if they had TH-cam people would thumb you down for showing a near stock car.
the crx 1g is pretty ugly when its stock though
Beautiful!
i bought my 90 Si new at the age of 21. 30 years later, she's still at my side. many have asked why i don't chuck it for a something newer.... pft, sure. so i can watch some fool drive past me on the freeway with me driving something that's not a crx. fools all.
your car is 16valve not 12 and idk wut u r talking about but there are parts everywhere for it factory or aftermarket
the 88 crx has the itr eyelet rear LCAs for lift off oversteer.