Honda’s CRX sprang from its Civic lineage in the same manner as the Prelude arose from the Accord: as a sporty alternative to its sedate, economical siblings. The snub-nosed hatchback was given a lively suspension, an economy engine, and a five-speed manual; these features coupled with its light curb weight drew scads of buyers. Today, the CRX has entered the halls of collectibility – weird as it may seem to those of us who remember these cars as ubiquitous back in the day. This CRX hails from the last year of production and while the odometer reads a hefty 181,750 miles, it remains in its original configuration – a rarity since many have fallen prey to tuners. Matt H. found this nice example, located in Portland, Oregon – thanks for the tip, Matt!
The second-generation CRX Si is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder multi-point fuel-injected engine, good for 105 hp and a sprint to sixty in about 8.5 seconds. By 1991, four-wheel disc brakes were standard, and the suspension – already decent – had been improved. This example has a five-speed manual (the base model received a four-speed). The seller notes that the prior owners were an elderly couple, supposedly implying sedate use. The engine bay is clean as a whistle – hard to believe this Honda has traveled over 180k miles. Even the under-hood warning and instruction stickers are intact.
Evidence of wear does appear in the cabin, where the steering wheel rim is faded, the driver’s seat upholstery is damaged, the carpets are slightly stained, and the door panel vinyl is torn. The spare might have been down at some point in all these decades. Other than that door panel, most of these observations are probably unfairly picky – what car makes it to its third decade without accumulating a few imperfections? The cargo area belies the car’s age, and the exterior paint condition is very good.
A whole egg dropped off a counter will register a coefficient of drag of approximately 0.3. It’s no accident that the CRX is roughly egg-shaped; its 
I guess the buyer of my 31-year-old ’88 CRX Si was also a 2nd owner who bought from an elderly 1st owner. Relatively. Neither of us 1st owners were elderly when we bought them. We were both just being adult owners by not abusing them. Mine was still solid at 234k, so I think this one has plenty of go to go.
While writing on this one, I found another for sale in similar condition with over 300k on the clock. Nice to see cars with caring owners.
dont need back seat, dont even need pass’s.
Love any cross flow motor.
Auto would suit me as DD.
May B put good protection in the back for haulin, bang!
Good ‘wrk vehicle’, daily.
Many car shows I took my Cadillacs to had a big sign that read: Jap cars with big mufflers are like buttholes,everyone has one but no one wants to hear yours fart!
Kind of like the diesel trucks with small garbage cans welded to the end of their exhaust pipes. We feel sorry for your personal medical problems, but we don’t want to breathe your smoke just to try to make up for your feelings of inadequacy.
This is probably more fun to drive than anything in our feed today. It’s been enjoyed and cared for well. Should be more miles of enjoyment for the next owner.
Summer of 90 I worked at an incredibly busy outdoor restaurant on the banks of the Ohio river. Had a bartender named Jeanne who desperately desired a yellow 91 CRX Si. She worked every shift she could get, relentlessly. It was common to see her work 12 or 13 days in succession, many of those doubles. Six months I’d be willing to bet she didn’t have 20 days off. At the end of September she walked into Sam Swope Honda and walked out with her 91 CRX Si, yellow. Paid In Full. Cash.
Here’s 🍻 👏 to Jeanne FireAxe
These are very fun cars, buddy had one. Light and zippy.
I worked in the car stereo business back in college. One day, a young woman came in and bought a new sound system for her car, costing several hundred dollars, paid for entirely in $1.00 bills. While handing her the receipt, I mentioned, “You wouldn’t happen to be a waitress by any chance, would you?” She looked at me and innocently said, “Why yes, how did you know?” 😉
Entertainer?
Great cars. Thanks for the write up. Remarkable to see one that is completely stock and very clean. These can be run hard and still cross the 300k mile mark alive.
US $11,200.00 74 bids Ended Reserve not met
Relisted, now at $12,999 or B.O.