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.Make sure to check out the new website: coolcarswithchris.com for episodes, videos, and social links.Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit that follow or subscribe button!00:00 – Intro: A pristine 1991 Honda CRX Si00:52 – Meet Mike and the CRX Si01:25 – Why a stock CRX is so rare02:24 – The definition of “Si” and trim levels03:22 – Competing hot hatches of the 90s04:05 – Mike’s personal connection to the CRX04:55 – Mike’s collection of 80s and 90s Hondas05:12 – Why unmodified Hondas are special06:00 – How Mike found this car07:06 – Mileage and reliability07:46 – Engine specs and performance08:34 – Driving experience and freeway vibes09:06 – Parts availability and insurance10:25 – Buying story: Temecula pickup memory12:02 – When and where Mike drives it12:24 – Paint job: matching factory Real Red13:41 – The car’s flaws (or lack thereof)14:09 – The one thing Mike wishes it had15:07 – Driving without power steering16:21 – Longest drive Mike’s done with it17:24 – Oil type and gas usage18:15 – Reactions at car meets and shows19:11 – This car belongs in a museum20:01 – Reproduction window sticker21:05 – People’s reactions and Cars & Coffee details22:51 – Rarest cars at Cars & Coffee23:39 – Why Mike prefers classic Hondas over supercars25:04 – Stock Miatas and Monster Miatas26:20 – CARB states and exhaust law talk27:30 – Street legal issues and ticket stories28:52 – Chris's old exhaust and VQ engines29:03 – Manual transmission & 5-speed details30:17 – What “Si” means today31:03 – The appeal of fuel injection back in the day31:16 – Final thoughts: nostalgia and value of old cars32:09 – Let's go for a ride!32:29 – Recap: A ride down memory lane33:10 – Wrap up and thank you33:32 – Website, socials, and closing message#HondaCRX #CRXSi #1991HondaCRX #StockNotModded #ClassicHonda #JDMClassic #TimeCapsuleCar #90sHonda #GoldenEraHonda #UnmodifiedCRX #CleanCarCulture #HondaHeritage #CoolCarsWithChris #JDMIcons #VintageHonda #PreservedNotRestored #CRXLove #CarsAndCoffee #OldSchoolHonda #RareJDMFind