Why is it so insane?
Define “nicer?”
I’d be willing to bet a new civic for 14K and the Crx Si, would be neck and neck in a straight line, with Crx handling better, having much more character and being a better lighter, more fun to drive platform.
Not to mention, the new civic will depreciate, where this obviously keeps its value pretty well.
Insane is buying new cars that depreciate and “upgrade” everytime you pay one off.