Back in highschool you used to see a lot of these CRX's on the parking lot among most of the students "most of them used to go into mechanic class at the time" and let me tell you, these Hondas were amazing along with the EG's and EX ect. When it comes to 90's cars, this one, the Eclipse and the Civic "both versions" and the MR2 are some of my favorite cars from the era.
92 horse power lol crazy to think that back in the day we used to think that was fast. I had a CRX when I was 17. Great car. Right now I’m in a 2022 civic sport touring hatchback in boost blue. Best car.
I work at a Honda dealer. I have a customer who is the original owner of a 91 CRX Si. It’s his only car and he still loves it. It’s no garage Queen, but still quite presentable.
I loved these back in the day. They're practically unicorns now (especially if you find one that hasn't been riced out). This is definitely an '80s icon; you could still spec the first couple of years with carburetors, I believe. Can't imagine what finding one of those would be like today.
I’m especially glad you did this one. I had two CRX’s- a 1984 and then a 1988. Both DX’s. People usually don’t know there were three models of each body style. FE, DX and Si. I truly enjoyed driving those little cars. I sometimes wish I still had one. Ah the good old days. 😊 Ironically the home market ones had back seats. Also A/C was optional, which was a must-have for me in Georgia!
What a classic. I REALLY love the wheels the owner found for this car. EXTREMELY rare to see eight spoke wheels like this because they looks similar to Wanatabes. Very good choice. The only shame about these wonder vehicles is that so many kids just beat the hell out of them and finding a nice one that isn't out of this world in price is extremely difficult.
I owned a 90 Civic SI and loved it. It was a great little car. Reliable, light and fun to drive. That generation CRX reminded me of the F-117 Stealth Fighter plan from Desert Storm!
Nice review, you got nearly everything right (more than most reviews) and I LOVE seeing how much you appreciate this car. I bought an '84 CRX and then sold Hondas and Acuras from '85 to 2015. A/C and radios were dealer installed options on all CRX trim levels all 8 years of their model run. The enclosed cargo area was standard on 2nd gen DX and Si trims, and Japanese and Euro CRX did have a back seat - nicknamed a two-mile seat. That's why the U.S. version LOOKS like it could have one. My guess is "two mile seat" GREATLY overestimated it's capabilities! Absolutely correct on the emergency seatbelt release (nobody gets that right!) and your impression of the shifter? Car and Driver (and others) said for decades that Honda made the world's best feeling shifter - including high dollar performance and exotics. Really nice review, thank you so much!
I had one of those, had it i same colour but my was euro spec with B16 Vtec engine. 160 hp in that light car was a blast. Had to let it go with sadness due to massive rust in the rocker panels.
While being sub 2000 lbs is very impressive, especially for the 80s, the triumph spitfire 3 had a curb weight of 1567 lbs!! That includes the 400 lbs iron block engine and transmission. A modern aluminum drivetrain swap could get you well under 1500 lbs! Modern cars in the 2200 lbs range would be the NA Miata and Mk3 MR2. Basically nothing will ever be that light again.
I own a 1 owner 1990 CRX Si with 349,000+ miles. Only major change was to swap the B16 with a D16. It's my only new car I have owned & is my daily driver- but I do "baby" it a little just so it won't quit when I'm not ready.
I owned a 91 civic dx with the same D15b2 engine. Made 92 hp and a few hundred pounds more lol not much point in modding these imo they're fun as is in stock form. Mine lasted to 287k before I regrettably sold it. Had a b18c1 GSR too until a deer decided to run into me at 80mph 227k miles on her... miss her dearly. Mostly the transmissions and the high revving n/a engine. Dont miss the burning oil and black sooted bumper lol forerever a Honda fanboy ❤
Despite the lack of back seats, I spent many an hour sitting on that ledge sideways with my older brother because my dad refused to drive my mom's big ass 84 Impala, so when the 4 of us had to go anywhere, we just had to sardine it. I'm pretty sure I racked up at least one cumulative concussion from smacking my head against the roof due to speed bumps. And yeah, it would have been an absolute death trap in an accident, but hey, all's well that ends well.
This is such a great video. I absolutely love the color of this one albiet a bit sun faded. Never knew that about the sun roofs but the sun roof is my favorite part of my 1990 crx si. Wish it still opened up. Have to fix it among 900 other things to keep it driving is tough. I’ve seen two other crx’s around me over the last few years. I love this car so much. It’s a dream to drive. I swapped a new used d16a6 into it last winter to keep it going. Painted it the year before. Loved the footage of driving it from the cockpit. Great video!
Kind of a weird example here. As far as I know, AC was standard equipment on the DX in 90 and 91. The sunroof is also an odd addition, as it was apparently installed so soon after it was purchased, I wonder why the original owner didn't just go for the Si with the sunroof already.
Lucky to say I have owned 3 and all at one time, for at least 2 weeks. Only way to make a complete one, on a budget. My latest crx purchase is b20b/gsr swapped powertrain and it is my favorite hatch to date.
The 1.5 is likely why it is still around. The SI was were loved to death. Still have Si bought new in 1988. I really need to put it back on the road. I managed to bury the speedo at 200 km/hr a number of times. Pretty good for 105 hp. I think the tachometer calculated to 204 km/hr. Canadian version was for sure lighter as the stupid seat belts added weight. Car dared you every time to brake deeper into the corner. I don't need no cup holder. A cup will fit pretty well between the E brake and the seat.
Always wanted one of these but that car is almost exactly the same as my 1988 Civic hatchback The inside all the way the outside panels to knows too it just brings back so many memories and one of these type of cars with a manual transmission the last forever
OMG I have the seatbelt-in-the-door on my 300zx, i never thought the point of that was to get in and out without unbuckling the belt. That would be so incredibly awkward.
It's possible to replace the cargo lid with a JDM backseat. I bought one around the end of last year. Sadly, I haven't gotten it installed because it didn't come with brackets that are needed 😑
I have a 1989 euro Si CRX, the back seats are vinyl in similar shape, just without the plastic container lid :D I´ve been on the backseats of a 1st gen CRX too, weirdly the 1st gen has a lot more room in the back. 1st gen CRXs were about 800kgs, 2nd gen about 900kg, really light. Also had an option for heated seats only here in Scandinavia, I had extra seats I didn´t need and sold them to Texas, there might be only one CRX with heated seats in the US :D
One of my favorite Hondas. The EG and EKs are too popular. I like the (ugly ducklings) of the bunch. (I don't think they're ugly, I was just using it as a figure of speech cause these aren't the most popular Hondas. Just needed to make that clear.) My other favorite *Honda is the Acura Integra. Again with the Integra, not the most popular model (the bubble headlight Era) but the ones right before those. I believe it's 91 to 94.
@@nutbastard never fails, even without servicing the small gearbox in the rear. So simple it just works so well, unlike other cars with computer controlled 4ws systems
What a survivor. These got really cheap and were all bought up, "modified", and either wrecked or driven into the ground. 250k and the inside looks like it's just barely broken in. Because it's so light with no options it can probably get 50MPG.
I have a 1991 Honda CRX Si that I bought new in spring 1992. Up until a couple of weeks ago when the head gasket blew, it was my daily driver. I think it might be time to sell, as I figure potential buyers may want to put their own engine in anyway. Any advice on how to go about selling it would be appreciated.
@@StromBugSlayerI never got the notification that you replied to me. Sorry for the late reply. I don’t plan on doing an engine swap. The car in this video now has a B18C that I put in last winter so I am just looking for a stock CRX to fix up and enjoy. Let me know the best way to reach you. I will keep an eye on my notifications.
I have 1989 crx same motor but my is build old school style dp dish wheels and nice tires look tuff with a 272 Delta cam header free flow exhaust system light flywheel and she hustle fast with simple upgrades and sounds beautiful like a ford muscle car dp growl sounds old school style.She is coilovers two each flares out rear nothing special but her looks is like a hot wheels toy abd her sound like a v8 ford.people ask me if i have a v8 in it jjjjj 😁 ccr born in the byouooooo and yes i kp the duel point in her in 3 gear she do 100 miles hr fast after that i kp her nice and slow jjjj . with a Weber carb 32/36 she will be a monster if i want to really but i don't nd all that i only nd 3 get in the cities to fly traffic jj j ccr born in the byouooooo bro
Back in highschool you used to see a lot of these CRX's on the parking lot among most of the students "most of them used to go into mechanic class at the time" and let me tell you, these Hondas were amazing along with the EG's and EX ect. When it comes to 90's cars, this one, the Eclipse and the Civic "both versions" and the MR2 are some of my favorite cars from the era.
Old Hondas used to be dirt cheap. They were all bought up, "modified", and either wrecked or driven into the ground. Survivors like this are rare.
i have a ‘90 crx sitting in my garage right now. really need to get that thing going again, i miss it
92 horse power lol crazy to think that back in the day we used to think that was fast. I had a CRX when I was 17. Great car. Right now I’m in a 2022 civic sport touring hatchback in boost blue. Best car.
I work at a Honda dealer. I have a customer who is the original owner of a 91 CRX Si. It’s his only car and he still loves it. It’s no garage Queen, but still quite presentable.
That’s amazing that someone originally owns one. I wish I could get a brand new crx. It would be my favorite car ever. That and a Nissan 370Z.
I loved these back in the day. They're practically unicorns now (especially if you find one that hasn't been riced out). This is definitely an '80s icon; you could still spec the first couple of years with carburetors, I believe. Can't imagine what finding one of those would be like today.
I’m especially glad you did this one. I had two CRX’s- a 1984 and then a 1988. Both DX’s. People usually don’t know there were three models of each body style. FE, DX and Si. I truly enjoyed driving those little cars. I sometimes wish I still had one. Ah the good old days. 😊 Ironically the home market ones had back seats. Also A/C was optional, which was a must-have for me in Georgia!
What a classic. I REALLY love the wheels the owner found for this car. EXTREMELY rare to see eight spoke wheels like this because they looks similar to Wanatabes. Very good choice.
The only shame about these wonder vehicles is that so many kids just beat the hell out of them and finding a nice one that isn't out of this world in price is extremely difficult.
I owned a 90 Civic SI and loved it. It was a great little car. Reliable, light and fun to drive. That generation CRX reminded me of the F-117 Stealth Fighter plan from Desert Storm!
I'm looking at a civic si in my area and y'all are about to push me over the edge and make me pick it up if you don't stop
@@angelsfallfirst7348 Only car I ever regretted selling was my 06 si 😞
I believe this was a aluminum frame w/ 50-50 weight balance which made it BOSS like no other.
Thanks for reviewing this car. I have one and still search TH-cam to see if there is any new crx vids. We need more crx vids!
what a cool hot hatch.
80s/90s Hondas rock!
Honda's golden years. They won F1 every year and they put out the best street cars ever.
Nice review, you got nearly everything right (more than most reviews) and I LOVE seeing how much you appreciate this car. I bought an '84 CRX and then sold Hondas and Acuras from '85 to 2015. A/C and radios were dealer installed options on all CRX trim levels all 8 years of their model run. The enclosed cargo area was standard on 2nd gen DX and Si trims, and Japanese and Euro CRX did have a back seat - nicknamed a two-mile seat. That's why the U.S. version LOOKS like it could have one. My guess is "two mile seat" GREATLY overestimated it's capabilities! Absolutely correct on the emergency seatbelt release (nobody gets that right!) and your impression of the shifter? Car and Driver (and others) said for decades that Honda made the world's best feeling shifter - including high dollar performance and exotics. Really nice review, thank you so much!
I've always loved these cars. My cousin used to have a gray one; it had cool wheels & a boomin stereo system in it!
I had one of those, had it i same colour but my was euro spec with B16 Vtec engine. 160 hp in that light car was a blast. Had to let it go with sadness due to massive rust in the rocker panels.
While being sub 2000 lbs is very impressive, especially for the 80s, the triumph spitfire 3 had a curb weight of 1567 lbs!! That includes the 400 lbs iron block engine and transmission. A modern aluminum drivetrain swap could get you well under 1500 lbs! Modern cars in the 2200 lbs range would be the NA Miata and Mk3 MR2. Basically nothing will ever be that light again.
I own a 1 owner 1990 CRX Si with 349,000+ miles. Only major change was to swap the B16 with a D16. It's my only new car I have owned & is my daily driver- but I do "baby" it a little just so it won't quit when I'm not ready.
This is one of my favorite Honda of all time 🙌 legendary 🙌 awesome review like always #milestoneto100k
My '88 just turned 200k miles. I'm a musician and my CRX hauled full bass and keyboard rigs around for years. All it needs is a paint job.😁
I had an 89 SI in 2000 and I loved that car. If it wasn't so rusted I would of kept it
Fun fact: the Japanese CRX had back seats some how …. I had a 91 crx and I lived in it …
In Japan, Rear Seats were available. The First Gen also had optional Digital Dashes.
true about the rear seats i think they needed to have them to be a “compact” car and the japanese are more petite.
I owned a 91 civic dx with the same D15b2 engine. Made 92 hp and a few hundred pounds more lol not much point in modding these imo they're fun as is in stock form. Mine lasted to 287k before I regrettably sold it. Had a b18c1 GSR too until a deer decided to run into me at 80mph 227k miles on her... miss her dearly. Mostly the transmissions and the high revving n/a engine. Dont miss the burning oil and black sooted bumper lol forerever a Honda fanboy ❤
Despite the lack of back seats, I spent many an hour sitting on that ledge sideways with my older brother because my dad refused to drive my mom's big ass 84 Impala, so when the 4 of us had to go anywhere, we just had to sardine it. I'm pretty sure I racked up at least one cumulative concussion from smacking my head against the roof due to speed bumps.
And yeah, it would have been an absolute death trap in an accident, but hey, all's well that ends well.
I admire this car for being simple, reliable and fun. They really don't make em like this anymore
I bought an 88 CRX Si brand new. Sold it 12 years later. Loved the car.
I had a 91 flint black Dx and I loved that car! It was a blast to drive, I miss it greatly 😢
This is such a great video. I absolutely love the color of this one albiet a bit sun faded. Never knew that about the sun roofs but the sun roof is my favorite part of my 1990 crx si. Wish it still opened up. Have to fix it among 900 other things to keep it driving is tough. I’ve seen two other crx’s around me over the last few years. I love this car so much. It’s a dream to drive. I swapped a new used d16a6 into it last winter to keep it going. Painted it the year before. Loved the footage of driving it from the cockpit. Great video!
I have a 91 I drive every day ❤❤❤❤❤
Kind of a weird example here. As far as I know, AC was standard equipment on the DX in 90 and 91. The sunroof is also an odd addition, as it was apparently installed so soon after it was purchased, I wonder why the original owner didn't just go for the Si with the sunroof already.
So the JDM SiR model did have back seats! For whatever reason we weren’t offered that in the states /:
Lucky to say I have owned 3 and all at one time, for at least 2 weeks.
Only way to make a complete one, on a budget.
My latest crx purchase is b20b/gsr swapped powertrain and it is my favorite hatch to date.
Definitely a bucket list car for this grown up 80s kid!
The 1.5 is likely why it is still around. The SI was were loved to death.
Still have Si bought new in 1988.
I really need to put it back on the road.
I managed to bury the speedo at 200 km/hr a number of times. Pretty good for 105 hp.
I think the tachometer calculated to 204 km/hr.
Canadian version was for sure lighter as the stupid seat belts added weight.
Car dared you every time to brake deeper into the corner.
I don't need no cup holder.
A cup will fit pretty well between the E brake and the seat.
i love the crx , really looking to buy one , specially until 91 model .
Always wanted one of these but that car is almost exactly the same as my 1988 Civic hatchback The inside all the way the outside panels to knows too it just brings back so many memories and one of these type of cars with a manual transmission the last forever
That’s insane that Honda deadass made you upgrade to a new model if you wanted something as basic as an AC. 😂
Love the "Ricer" vanity plate lmao 🤣😂🤣😂
This is a car that I would have loved to try/drive back in the days
OMG I have the seatbelt-in-the-door on my 300zx, i never thought the point of that was to get in and out without unbuckling the belt. That would be so incredibly awkward.
I bought a brand new 1989 Honda Crx Si in 1989. Still have it.
Keegan didn't mention this being a California car before he got it? And driving her home IL. She's a runner. I sold it to him for a great price.
I miss my 87 Si.
The first review video that showed us the trunck.I 👍
It's possible to replace the cargo lid with a JDM backseat. I bought one around the end of last year. Sadly, I haven't gotten it installed because it didn't come with brackets that are needed 😑
Almost 100k subs let's goooo!
I have a 1989 euro Si CRX, the back seats are vinyl in similar shape, just without the plastic container lid :D
I´ve been on the backseats of a 1st gen CRX too, weirdly the 1st gen has a lot more room in the back.
1st gen CRXs were about 800kgs, 2nd gen about 900kg, really light.
Also had an option for heated seats only here in Scandinavia, I had extra seats I didn´t need and sold them to Texas, there might be only one CRX with heated seats in the US :D
My '88 CRX (Aussie DOHC 1600 model) with PS, no AC and no sunroof comes in at 880kg
Cool little Honda great first car for a teen looks great
Yesss! My favourite. And in the best colour too. I love it
One of my favorite Hondas. The EG and EKs are too popular. I like the (ugly ducklings) of the bunch. (I don't think they're ugly, I was just using it as a figure of speech cause these aren't the most popular Hondas. Just needed to make that clear.) My other favorite *Honda is the Acura Integra. Again with the Integra, not the most popular model (the bubble headlight Era) but the ones right before those. I believe it's 91 to 94.
Agree
Own crx’s & an eg & nothing compares to the elder “ef/crx”.
Feel more proud driving them too
@@SamslamminCars That's so cool man. One day ima try and get my hands on one.
@@bricegraham8256 get a shell if you want to go cheap. I’m about to sell a CRX SI with a lower mileage d16y7 in it.
Now you just need to find a 1990 Prelude Si 4ws to complete the saga
I spent a good amount of time marveling at how that entirely mechanical 4WS system worked. It's a thing of genius.
@@nutbastard never fails, even without servicing the small gearbox in the rear. So simple it just works so well, unlike other cars with computer controlled 4ws systems
Are these cars really expensive now?
Man I want one of these almost as bad as I want a vr6 corrado in Forrest green
Zack please do a 5th Gen Honda Prelude!
What a survivor. These got really cheap and were all bought up, "modified", and either wrecked or driven into the ground. 250k and the inside looks like it's just barely broken in. Because it's so light with no options it can probably get 50MPG.
Tried my best to take care of it before selling her
is that a factory wing? never seen a wing/spoiler on a crx that wasn't aftermarket
Old Wings West Whale Tail
How does it compare with a CRZ? you've driven both.
Pressed and pulled and pushed and squeezed? Are you starting a new, uh, subscription channel?
If you fall asleep with that thing parked outside it’ll be gone by the time you wake up
So cool
I have the si with ac & heat 💯
I have a 1991 Honda CRX Si that I bought new in spring 1992. Up until a couple of weeks ago when the head gasket blew, it was my daily driver. I think it might be time to sell, as I figure potential buyers may want to put their own engine in anyway. Any advice on how to go about selling it would be appreciated.
How do I get ahold of you? I am interested in buying your car. I’m the owner of the car in this video.
@@HondaRider137 Are you planning an engine swap?
@@HondaRider137 Are you planning on an engine swap?
@@StromBugSlayerI never got the notification that you replied to me. Sorry for the late reply. I don’t plan on doing an engine swap. The car in this video now has a B18C that I put in last winter so I am just looking for a stock CRX to fix up and enjoy. Let me know the best way to reach you. I will keep an eye on my notifications.
The Panasport wheels are perfect on the CRX.
They’re not real panasports
Cool😀
❤
Nice classic... I am afraid to see the car which you wont be "super excited" about LOL...
My 91 DX had AC.
@8:52 SUGGESTED EDIT: (and its gone!)
Shift know is from a prelude or accord.
Yep, the original one was missing when I bought the car. I found that shift knob In the junk yard on a 90s accord.
What wing is that, anybody know what that wing is called ?
Kaminari
Wheels?
The wheels are Rota “RB”s 15x7
Anyone know the name of the wheels ?
Rota RBs
Wait 2 millions miles driven?😂 2:20
I currently own this car
Pretty cool man. That’s my old car. I owned it for 5 yrs
No you don’t. lol
@@HondaRider137Why wouldn’t he? There’s one in my area for 6k I’m considering buying
1990 Honda CRX Review - Forever Young -> Sunroof being installed before production... Strange...
Car was probably sold in 89 as a 90 model. Its very common. We're already getting 2023 cars
@@celsovera91 That might be the reason.
Sunroof was installed shortly after being purchased. It states the miles when or was put on.
I have 1989 crx same motor but my is build old school style dp dish wheels and nice tires look tuff with a 272 Delta cam header free flow exhaust system light flywheel and she hustle fast with simple upgrades and sounds beautiful like a ford muscle car dp growl sounds old school style.She is coilovers two each flares out rear nothing special but her looks is like a hot wheels toy abd her sound like a v8 ford.people ask me if i have a v8 in it jjjjj 😁 ccr born in the byouooooo and yes i kp the duel point in her in 3 gear she do 100 miles hr fast after that i kp her nice and slow jjjj . with a Weber carb 32/36 she will be a monster if i want to really but i don't nd all that i only nd 3 get in the cities to fly traffic jj j ccr born in the byouooooo bro
miles don't matter to 90's and 80's hondas
the jdm crx's actually had rear seats but idk why cuz they barley have front seats!