Original Owner Honors His Original Honda CRX

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Petrolicious

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10 жыл бұрын

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
@sinigangboy5140 9 жыл бұрын
Just like what he said.. a million modified cars and this one stands out by not doing anything to it.
@billybobpeach
@billybobpeach 10 жыл бұрын
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
@bend1483 10 жыл бұрын
+1 Agreed 100%
@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo
@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo 6 жыл бұрын
billybobpeach its called being a purist, unfortunately there's not that many of us to preserve all classic cars...........
@jamesmustin7289
@jamesmustin7289 2 жыл бұрын
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
@jamesmustin7289 2 жыл бұрын
Canada vintage Honda auto car parts
@Moose6340
@Moose6340 9 жыл бұрын
Those older CRXes, especially the Si, are good-looking little cars. Not drop-dead gorgeous, but well-proportioned and just attractive.
@SamslamminCars
@SamslamminCars 2 жыл бұрын
Well said and still stands true to this day
@videojosh20
@videojosh20 9 жыл бұрын
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
@samuellacosta4025 8 жыл бұрын
This is long beach california
@taeyounglee3380
@taeyounglee3380 8 жыл бұрын
Smog laws don't allow you to do anything to your cars, so it's hell.
@videojosh20
@videojosh20 8 жыл бұрын
+Tae Young Lee That applies to the muffler/pipes only right?
@Kvele
@Kvele 8 жыл бұрын
+SkyHook everything
@lightningsmokerXx
@lightningsmokerXx 8 жыл бұрын
+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.
@Zeviander
@Zeviander 8 жыл бұрын
Cars preserved in original condition are infinitely more beautiful and intriguing than any tuned version thereof. This thing is outstanding.
@MrBS4
@MrBS4 8 жыл бұрын
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.
@kevman5
@kevman5 10 жыл бұрын
I still think the CRX has the best looking rear end of any hatchback ever made.
@cappuccino3444
@cappuccino3444 6 жыл бұрын
kevman5 that's because it's not a hatchback
@crx1stgen25
@crx1stgen25 6 жыл бұрын
How is the CRX not a hatchback? It clearly has a hatch. What would you call it then?
@cappuccino3444
@cappuccino3444 6 жыл бұрын
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
@cappuccino3444 6 жыл бұрын
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
@Microphunktv-jb3kj 4 жыл бұрын
Uhh.. what about civic type-r ...
@mzondi1970
@mzondi1970 10 жыл бұрын
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
@FlyingAero 10 жыл бұрын
But dont be afraid to have more Datsuns ;)
@mzondi1970
@mzondi1970 10 жыл бұрын
Agree 100 percent im a Datsun Nissan fan from way back
@HondaProJason
@HondaProJason 10 жыл бұрын
I just watched this again and it just keeps getting better. Awesome story Chris and of course awesome Honda.
@neelsahay5227
@neelsahay5227 10 жыл бұрын
I wish Hondas were still like this.
@KPKonliner
@KPKonliner 10 жыл бұрын
Umm...Were like what ? (Not trying to be offensie or anything)
@neelsahay5227
@neelsahay5227 10 жыл бұрын
KPonliner older Hondas were special because they were so quirky and different. All that matters now is marketing and price.
@brian5o
@brian5o 10 жыл бұрын
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
@ripem1417 9 жыл бұрын
Um... CR-Z.
@KPKonliner
@KPKonliner 9 жыл бұрын
But the CR-Z is not really that affordable for most people.
@LeJohnz
@LeJohnz 9 жыл бұрын
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
@olskoolnewpaint 9 жыл бұрын
I bet you would big boy ;)
@careycummings9999
@careycummings9999 10 жыл бұрын
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!
@jippalippa
@jippalippa 8 жыл бұрын
AH, the good ol' fashoned "Blista Compact" ;)
@RATDATSUN
@RATDATSUN 8 жыл бұрын
+jippalippa LMAO GTA5 club here
@jippalippa
@jippalippa 8 жыл бұрын
+RAT DATSUN gta Vice City-San Andreas-IV and V club :) They all feature the blista compact ^^
@Z-Twinturbo
@Z-Twinturbo 7 жыл бұрын
can't get enough of it
@c.i.a.4618
@c.i.a.4618 7 жыл бұрын
yep one my favorite gta san andreas cars ;-)
@RX7JG83
@RX7JG83 7 жыл бұрын
jippalippa I gotta play gta4 now
@Marsternelle4
@Marsternelle4 10 жыл бұрын
It is so lovely to see one of these CRX's that have not been modified beyond recognition.
@OlafurArons
@OlafurArons 9 жыл бұрын
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
@jesusb0831 4 жыл бұрын
OlafurArons I’ll buy it
@caseylockwood5512
@caseylockwood5512 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@kirbyswarp
@kirbyswarp 10 жыл бұрын
YES. I'm tired of vanilla million-dollar ferraris. More old American Iron and Classic Japanese cars.
@roynellemorris2912
@roynellemorris2912 10 жыл бұрын
Old school German cars are cool too
@Toxic2T
@Toxic2T 10 жыл бұрын
Roynelle Morris Italian(The most epic) and French(not so reliable I know) too :)
@SuperFrankieOSX
@SuperFrankieOSX 6 жыл бұрын
vinyl79 Both of you exactly!
@jimmyblues59m76
@jimmyblues59m76 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@davidmarzolino7159
@davidmarzolino7159 8 жыл бұрын
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
@Ayeobe
@Ayeobe 8 жыл бұрын
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.
@tmh44
@tmh44 8 жыл бұрын
Still one of my favorite Petrolicious vids...makes me want to continue to preserve my all-original S2000 with 20K miles.
@RawrDinosaurzz
@RawrDinosaurzz 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@WillElliott0800
@WillElliott0800 10 жыл бұрын
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!
@NickNakorn
@NickNakorn 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@brfbilly
@brfbilly 9 жыл бұрын
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
@chumanho 9 жыл бұрын
William Randolph Very good advice. Once you've experience a good manual steering there's no going back! Bye-bye road-feel. :-(
@brfbilly
@brfbilly 8 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@chumanho
@chumanho 9 жыл бұрын
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.
@chrisschoenfeld4414
@chrisschoenfeld4414 10 жыл бұрын
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
@kobertrubica6182 2 жыл бұрын
In Europe you have had 1.6 zc1 engine 130horse power. Lot of fun.
@thepro08
@thepro08 8 жыл бұрын
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.
@brepettis
@brepettis 10 жыл бұрын
I love the 4 hole phone dial wheels on this car. So good.
@stefanocorinaldesi1356
@stefanocorinaldesi1356 10 жыл бұрын
yea, is also similar to the buttons
@ChrisReimerAuthor
@ChrisReimerAuthor 10 жыл бұрын
beautiful ride
@RonPemberton
@RonPemberton 10 жыл бұрын
The CRX had awesome MPG...much better than any today.
@laurandyq
@laurandyq 10 жыл бұрын
hmmm..dis is good!
@stefanocorinaldesi1356
@stefanocorinaldesi1356 10 жыл бұрын
HELLO
@PingHorror
@PingHorror 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@plaqueconspiracy
@plaqueconspiracy 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@BlueHopi144
@BlueHopi144 6 жыл бұрын
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 .
@bulbinking
@bulbinking 10 жыл бұрын
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
@ColinBlountPhotography 10 жыл бұрын
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
@Dansotherutubeacount 10 жыл бұрын
***** 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
@MBG141 10 жыл бұрын
***** 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
@dropinbiking92 10 жыл бұрын
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
@robertdeford7762 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@boyENZOH
@boyENZOH 9 жыл бұрын
Sweet Crx! I love seeing old Hondas that still look factory this guy did it the right way
@ashzerodude
@ashzerodude 6 жыл бұрын
boyENZOH just wait to see what you can find lol
@stoneylonesome4062
@stoneylonesome4062 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@05gtdriver
@05gtdriver 10 жыл бұрын
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
@chuckcribbs3398
@chuckcribbs3398 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@robcamp9260
@robcamp9260 10 жыл бұрын
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
@mikecooley3361 5 жыл бұрын
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
@SAMLEE-bb1xp 4 жыл бұрын
Rob Camp save a little money in Karatbars...upgrade lp1.kb-universe.com/?referer=sampsonleevon
@dylanmooney775
@dylanmooney775 4 жыл бұрын
Rob Camp I was thinking of doing the same thing
@thebak4d
@thebak4d 8 жыл бұрын
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
@mayanalien
@mayanalien 10 жыл бұрын
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
@beigeturtleneck
@beigeturtleneck 9 жыл бұрын
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.
@kurtandrewkrienitz6789
@kurtandrewkrienitz6789 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@neuronbob
@neuronbob 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardadamson6439
@richardadamson6439 9 жыл бұрын
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
@dstevens518 10 ай бұрын
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).
@momodad888
@momodad888 2 жыл бұрын
I owed one exactly like this for 3 years. It felt a lot faster than 91 hp. I have great memories of this car.
@rjmcne
@rjmcne 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@fooly691
@fooly691 8 жыл бұрын
I usually don't care for Civics after about 1980, but for some reason this particular one makes me smile.
@mikecooley3361
@mikecooley3361 5 жыл бұрын
my first car was a '77 CVCC... only ones you see now are at auction for over $12000
@GregosTH
@GregosTH 8 жыл бұрын
Yay that was also my first car, except I had a 1987 1.6i-16 125hp ( ZC1 engine)... loved it and miss it.
@Red88Rex
@Red88Rex 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@Gobert23
@Gobert23 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@tdnoz
@tdnoz 9 жыл бұрын
That was a clean rex! This is the dream to have a orginal car that looks factory:D
@kubatbg91
@kubatbg91 7 жыл бұрын
beautiful car beautifully filmed. I really want a crx now
@Bungle
@Bungle 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@splashibanez92
@splashibanez92 10 жыл бұрын
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!
@SPEEDTRIBESAKURA
@SPEEDTRIBESAKURA 10 жыл бұрын
It's sad looking at the comments, people not liking the video because of the car's make.
@Z-Twinturbo
@Z-Twinturbo 10 жыл бұрын
The more I see this kind of vids, the more I want to keep mine for longer & longer :)
@rsmith5458
@rsmith5458 9 жыл бұрын
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.
@malcolmar
@malcolmar Жыл бұрын
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.
@kylehammond
@kylehammond 9 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous car. I would love to have one, but they are very hard to come by in this condition...
@tomasacevedo3932
@tomasacevedo3932 8 жыл бұрын
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
@Kvele 8 жыл бұрын
+Tomas Acevedo there is a guy in portland selling a jdm crx for 8500
@mattadrev471
@mattadrev471 8 жыл бұрын
+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
@briankelly9347 5 жыл бұрын
@@tomasacevedo3932 80s cars made of aluminium don't that
@stoneylonesome4062
@stoneylonesome4062 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@100littlecurses
@100littlecurses 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@brotherskeepers111
@brotherskeepers111 6 жыл бұрын
Mine was identical to yours but was an 86 model. Traded it for a new 88 crx si, loved them both, great memories
@Asianevermore
@Asianevermore 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@socalpimp1974
@socalpimp1974 9 жыл бұрын
I remember looking at this car in the mid 80s with my dad, but he went with an 1985 Toyota MR2 instead
@colinpowers7
@colinpowers7 9 жыл бұрын
And a good thing he did
@mattsmith4322
@mattsmith4322 9 жыл бұрын
Corin Rowe I like the styling of the CRX Si more, but I like the stock performance numbers better in the MR2
@colinpowers7
@colinpowers7 9 жыл бұрын
Matt Smith I love pop up headlights haha
@mattsmith4322
@mattsmith4322 9 жыл бұрын
Corin Rowe Pop up headlights are classy as fuck.
@pgtmr2713
@pgtmr2713 9 жыл бұрын
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
@jvolstad
@jvolstad 8 жыл бұрын
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.
@DawnPeez
@DawnPeez 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@RacelineMatt
@RacelineMatt 10 жыл бұрын
Yes, finally some old school Honda love! Thanks Petrolicious!
@SKarlsson
@SKarlsson 8 жыл бұрын
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
@volkscom 8 жыл бұрын
no you didn't
@ageispolis6960
@ageispolis6960 8 жыл бұрын
+volkscom I'm sure he did.
@0317slainte
@0317slainte 8 жыл бұрын
+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.
@stephanematis
@stephanematis 10 жыл бұрын
Lovely car, bring back lovely memories. Lucky to be living outside the winter-(rust)-belt.
@MrTnylam
@MrTnylam 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@stickyliverhopkins
@stickyliverhopkins Жыл бұрын
this was my second car I had …. graduated in 1991 …. a lot of great memories
@ellomirza
@ellomirza 10 жыл бұрын
Improperly installed at the factory, leaks 19 years later. Meanwhile brand new Ford/GM/Chrysler even Ferrari would immediately catch on fire.
@juanmiguelalejandrino
@juanmiguelalejandrino 7 жыл бұрын
IKR
@bleu_chzst924
@bleu_chzst924 6 жыл бұрын
Lmao facts
@samlung2724
@samlung2724 5 жыл бұрын
U forgot toyota and their acceleration issues.
@holdshiftt2run308
@holdshiftt2run308 8 жыл бұрын
You have a cool mom.
@ThomasZachary
@ThomasZachary 8 жыл бұрын
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!
@echanos
@echanos 10 жыл бұрын
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.
@FrightfulAccountant
@FrightfulAccountant 9 жыл бұрын
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.
@phyllishiggs2587
@phyllishiggs2587 7 жыл бұрын
I have Hondas and with very little troublr, I am a HONDA Girl for life.
@jeanlessage7560
@jeanlessage7560 7 жыл бұрын
Not in Canada my dear, winter is bad for crx and civics
@flipczech
@flipczech 3 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@oneofonedesign4178
@oneofonedesign4178 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@owen75
@owen75 10 жыл бұрын
forever until a girl texting slams on it *knock on wood :X
@miniaturecreature
@miniaturecreature 5 жыл бұрын
what if the girl loves it too! happy family
@MorningMindfulness
@MorningMindfulness 5 жыл бұрын
KJ he meant a woman texting and driving crashes into it lol
@V10ViperSRT
@V10ViperSRT 10 жыл бұрын
So much hate for this fantastic CRX. Anyone who says anything bad about a CRX has clearly never driven one.
@dstevens518
@dstevens518 10 ай бұрын
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.
@myoung48281
@myoung48281 10 жыл бұрын
You don't need a lot of power to have a fun car, thanks for posting.
@sfbassist
@sfbassist 10 жыл бұрын
Coolest dude ever. Rock on man, rock on!
@johnschober5240
@johnschober5240 9 жыл бұрын
I have had 4 Civics and I will never by Domestic again.
@MorningMindfulness
@MorningMindfulness 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@hbsupermage
@hbsupermage 10 жыл бұрын
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
@rodknocknine5798
@rodknocknine5798 6 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video at least 5 times. Truly brilliant
@far574
@far574 4 жыл бұрын
This was my favorite car back then. I was 15 when they came out. I dreamed of having one. I still love them today.
@peglegthered
@peglegthered 10 жыл бұрын
Ignore the car snobs Petrolicious. Another great piece.
@dstevens518
@dstevens518 10 ай бұрын
Pity the car snobs, wallowing in their ignorance.
@RZFitnessTV
@RZFitnessTV 9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car!!!
@barryraass6262
@barryraass6262 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video as I am an original owner of a 1991 Honda Civic DX. Recently purchased a 1986 Civic Si which I am restoring to OEM. Thanks for sharing your CRX with us.
@thosjh
@thosjh 5 жыл бұрын
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".
@reubensolly2237
@reubensolly2237 8 жыл бұрын
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
@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo 6 жыл бұрын
Reuben Solly +1 best comment here.....purist approved..........
@HobbyTimeSeattle
@HobbyTimeSeattle 10 жыл бұрын
Congrats Chris!!!
@7_of_9
@7_of_9 10 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@jamesgrant
@jamesgrant 10 жыл бұрын
This really made my miss my 84 and 86si. Thanks for spotlighting such a fun car.
@jordancivic96
@jordancivic96 7 жыл бұрын
This guy's love for his CRX reminds me of my love for my '85 Celica GTS...and that's a thing of beauty
@Teamshmo
@Teamshmo 10 жыл бұрын
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
@funkysatty
@funkysatty 10 жыл бұрын
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
@hitokiribattousai6406 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry for being 5 years late, but this is the best comment on here
@dawge30
@dawge30 7 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate a channel whose video production is so good, even cars that I never got excited about have excellent videos. Great work, as always.
@KhoaLe-zy2mq
@KhoaLe-zy2mq 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 91 CRX si that I bought in March of 91. The car is still with me today.
@BryanBeast13
@BryanBeast13 10 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Clean and nice. No JDM rice crap. Love it
@sameerjura6535
@sameerjura6535 9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car my friend classic. I love Hondas.
@SEEtheREPLAY
@SEEtheREPLAY 8 жыл бұрын
keep it safe man. I hope you never have to experience someone stealing your car. It's the worst feeling ever. I speak to the lot of us when you said "i stock pile parts!"
@Senorchoo
@Senorchoo 4 жыл бұрын
Great story. Not only am I also a Honda guy, I thought I recognized this CRX and then I noticed the backdrop. Shoreline drive, ocean blvd, PCH.... Long Beach to Huntington Beach. That is my drive home from work!
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