A True Testament: 32 year old Accord with 380K miles! When Is It Time to Let It Go?
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- čas přidán 20. 03. 2024
- This 1992 has over 380K miles and is still running strong. It just doesn't want to die, BUT it does need a few items addressed. How much money should you into a 32 year old car with high miles? ➡️ Don't forget to check out @MrsWizardsWays
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The reason you hit one million subscribers is because people like to see a very competent and very honest mechanic. Keep up the good work.
I watch, because it proves that a dufus-looking, chubby bald guy (like me) can find himself with a great wife...oh yeah...he also is a great mechanic!
He is the Wizard
And consistency is a big deal too, which is a big reason why I love the videos (aside from Mr. and Mrs. Wizard of course.)
It wasn’t because of Ms Wizard 😂
@@curbozerboomer1773 great wife lol ?? shes annoying as fuck and a 3/10 at best lol
Absolutely worth putting in the money. This is stupidly reliable at this point! Has easily life left to reach 500k miles
I’d be afraid to drive it since it doesn’t meet modern crash standards and is too low and too light.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q What is not "too low"? A tacky SUV/CUV?
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Dumbest comment of the year
@@Sonny_McMacsson I’d at least want to be in something like a Subaru. That tacky CUV driven by someone buried in their phone will put you in the hospital after they roll up on your hood.
@@user-tb7rn1il3qNah, this car would be more like to roll that Crossover.
Last summer, a 1991 Honda Accord LX parked along my car on a Costco's parking lot. I chatted with the driver who happens to be the original owner. The car had about 907,000 miles on the odometer. That's his only car he bought new in his life so far. That was about two years after he graduated from college. He married a year later and then he had kids who grew up with the Accord. Now he sold two of his companies last year and finally retired. He's means to buy even supercars but still prefer to drive his old buddy. The car is still in great shape.
Awesome story
What’s great sharp?
@@ralphmachiothekaratekid3813 Its body is still in the original paint with crystal clear glass headlights. No rust, lives its life in GA/FL. The color of the burgundy cloth seats is faded but is still in good shape, no holes. The back seats have some faded stains. I guess that was done by the kids when they were little. In general, the car is in very good condition. The owner is not a DIYer, and he said the car still has its original engine and tranny. He had starter, alternator, radiator, valve cover gaskets, time belt, water pump, oil pan seal, fuel pump, rear main seal, a number of sensors, and dash/ instrument lightbulbs replaced a few times. It still has the original AC compressor. He told it's still far cheaper than buying a new car.
This is the secret to getting rich if you don't make tons of money.
I'm 55 and never made a car payment. Only owned four cars. Never borrowed money. Never had a credit card. My living expenses can be as low as a hundred bucks per month. I save everything and always have. Interest on my savings is now right at six figures.
All this on a high school teacher salary.
Financing new cars is crazy.
@@mikey92362 do you grow your own food? wondering how you can pull off with just $100 a mo.
In 1992, the number of 1960 model year cars on the road was essentially zero. Yet old cars like this one aren't even an uncommon sight now. Quality really improved.
And apparently has dropped again recently
Then took a massive dip after like 2010
@@austinbevis4266 cash for clunkers killed many.
Once the EPA forced automakers to put turbos on tiny engines with new, unproven transmissions, quality suffered. Many basic cars from the 2000's are still great today if maintained well.
@@spotifyseascapessmoothjazz I think once automakers realized they could make shit extremely difficult to replace, parts hard to find, and crammed vehicles full of modules and chips that prevent your car from driving if damaged is when being able to affordable maintain your car ended.
I worked with a guy that commuted in a 1986 accord. His odometer said 580k miles but he said it quit working 10 years ago. Actual mileage was somewhere around 750k.
today's Accords are probably limited artificially from going that far.
@@stoneyj1a1 how?
I have a friend like that as well. He is an engineer and thinks his late 80's Accord is a perfectly good car. No rust and it just keeps running. He bought it new when his Honda CRX without AC just became too hot to commute in.
@@tocreatee5736the new accords aren’t made to last like the older ones they all come in turbo or hybrids now. Last time they made a rock solid accord was the last year they put the 2.4 in them with a normal automatic or manual
I bought my 1983 Honda Accord (manual trans) used with about 110K miles for about $1,400 at a public auction and drove it to about 425K miles. When I eventually sold it, the AC and cruise still worked I still got $475 for it at auction😂 The body was still in VG condition and had zero body rust. Best car I’ve ever owned.
My brother passed away in January. He loved this channel!!! We would just sit and eat and listen to your wonderful banter between you and Mrs.wizard. congrats on a wonderful channel
My condolences for your brother, may he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear that :( much condolences to you and your family.
Our respect to our fellow fallen wizard
I too do the same thing: turn on car wizard for lunch and dinner.
I’m sorry for your family’s loss. 😢😢😢
Your brother had good taste
I still have my old 1990 cb7 accord. My parents bought it new in Nov 1989 and I bought it from them when I turned 16. Its NEVER left me on the side of the road... NOT ONCE. The closest it came was when the starter went out or the couple of times the battery got too old and didn't have enough juice to turn the starter. Since its manual I just push started it and carried on. Last year I drove it from Camarillo, CA to Jacksonville FL with not a single hiccup. Yes I have new cars and she doesn't get driven as much anymore. But she's been so faithful to me over the years that I just cant get rid of her. All these years later everything still works. EVERYTHING, a/c, heat, p/s, cruise, lights, seat belts (it has those stupid automatic seat belts that if you open the door while they are locked the belt tries to choke you but they sitll work). Nothing other than typical wear items have ever NEEDED to be replaced. That said it has had a ton of other things done that were done purely to satisfy my need to mod my vehicles.
Thats so cool. Shes a keeper.
God bless. Don’t ever get rid of it.
how many miles out of curiosity ?
CB7 is the most reliable I've ever owned by far. Sold it due to rust
This is a beautiful story. I got a 93 EX CB7 in november of last year, it took me a while to figure out why the brakes werent working at all. Turns out it was a failed abs pump. I've had my friends motor swap buddy do an ABS delete for my accord. I got a 3rd gen prelude prop valve that wasnt easy to find. I'm looking forward to finally seeing the car after a month. My last reliable car, a 2002 toyota corolla was tragically stolen last April, so im sincerly hoping this cb7 will be the reliable successor.
The sound of that F22A1 motor starting takes me back to the most influential car in my life: 1992 Accord LX wagon with a 5 speed manual transmission. I bought that car with 240k miles in 2010, and sold it with 378k in 2013 after someone smashed in the rear tailgate in freeway traffic. I lived in that car, drove it across the US multiple times, and taught maybe a dozen people how to drive stick in it.
In the end, the interior had no rips or tears and it only had minimal rust at the corner of the rear wheel wells. I replaced the clutch once when I bought it, the timing belt twice, and most of the money I ever spent on it was in tires. I learned so much about working on Hondas on that car, and it drastically shaped my life being able to trust in that vehicle to deliver me to whatever job I was doing during those years. To this day, I still miss my full-size spare inside that massive cargo space 😢
Might be able to find a replacement on bring a trailer
Honda really hit it out of the park with these 4th gen. Accords. I like the body styling of them too.
I've owned six 4th gens, all used- starting in 2000. 3 Teal colored EXs, 2 'grey', I keep coming back to them despite owning newer Hondas and Acuras. My 92 is ready for another 30 years of use.
The most reliable car model ever built. Wonderful vehicles.
Still a pleasant, nice looking car to me even to this day compared to the hideous modern stuff on the roadways these days.
I have always liked the look of this Accord and the Prelude. My neighbors had one of those, an 84 I believe that just wouldn't quit.
I have a 2018, it's amazing, yet the 92 is logical, easy- built to last forever, when cared for properly @@marcodarko6941
130mph? 🤥
The CB Accord was one of the best Hondas ever made. Quality cars.
a classic and a beauty in my eyes, i had a friend recently restore one to like show room condition. One of the most popular cars when i was in high school.
Great car. My 98 Acura cl is doing fantastic, I put nearly 3k miles in a month last summer
I’ve always liked these. The only bummer is the rear fender/wheel well rust that plagued these in the upper Midwest.
I had a ‘95 Accord back in the day. I abused the shit out of that car for 16 years and it never let me down. It was falling apart but still running when I sold it for $900. 😅
A lot of the Japanese cars from the 90's and early 2000's were just rock solid. Overall, simple vehicles but made well.
I was a Toyota guy for the longest time, still am, but I bought a old 7th gen accord for a gas saver commuter. It’s my first Honda and I couldn’t believe how old it was and how solid the interior held up. No creaking loose or rattley plastic parts in this car. The seats felt solid and firm while still comfortable. Very smooth and quiet ride for 20 year old car, I was pretty blown away.
2 of the best brands... Especially back in the late 80s and 90s
Ended up with the 7th gen hybrid as my 2nd car. It has a J30 modified as the JNA1. Still in the driveway with 230k (Bought at 94k) and still holding, worn but holding.
I bought my one owner 92 accord with 400k miles from an old grandpa. I changed out every bushing, rod, arm in the suspension. Did the usual tune up on the motor, coils, wires, spark plugs, filters. And man, it’s running smooth like hot butter.
It’s so satisfying to recooperate an oldie that like. They’ll do you well.
They lost their mind to get rid of this car it would be cheaper to fix the annoyances than dealing with a car note. Its a good back up car
Even though I don’t own a Toyota or Honda, I’ll continue fixing my 2.5l Jetta once or twice a year. If I can go my entire life without a car note, I’ll do that. Thankfully, the car doesn’t leave me stranded and starts every time.
Even if there engine does eventually need replaced, it would *_still_* be financially worth it to go that route as long as you're keeping up on the safety items. Hell, even addressing the rust and the rear window seal would be worth it - it would help prevent the next 10 years of this car's life from really starting to rot it away. Even if you're into it for a few thousand dollars over the next decade, it's STILL far cheaper than a car payment. This really is an example of an easy-to-save classic that is well worth actually saving.
The thing about it is: You've had the car for years and have kept up on the maintenance so you KNOW what you have. You COULD find another with MAYBE less miles (if it wasn't rolled back), BUT you may not know how it was kept>>oil changes, timing belts, etc. If it is is generally good condition and the model has a reliable history, it is worth keeping., if nothing more than a second car as he said.
You're totally right. Knowledge of the car you own is priceless. Mileage actually means nothing either about how reliable a car is. I had a 800 000kms + Toyota Corolla at one point and it only showed how stubborn the previous owners were as it was a real piece of crap. I also owned a very low mileage of that same model of Corolla and it was also a real piece of garbage. Anyway, at such mileage, the fun comes from seeing where we can make it go. When it's maintained well, it's nice to have a high mileage car. Mechanics are all surprised and it's a good conversation starter.
Absolutely. Plus, on numerous occasions the Wizard has warned about getting an old car with low mileage that has sat around. They will have a less used version, but the fluid leaks will be a concern.
Cheaper to keep'er. I'd fix the rust.
Yeah and the money you’ll get for it is worthless compared to the usage it has left.
Exactly. With any used car, let alone another older one, you’re going to run into issues regardless of how well kept it was, that’s just the way it is. If the car you have runs and drives fine, keep it! 😃
Absolutely! The oldie you know is better than the newbie you don't
Still driving my 1999 Accord 2.3 5 speed sedan! It has 366,000 miles and still runs and looks like new! One of the best cars made imo!
Did you ever get a valve adjustment on it ?
Your Honda is far superior to the ones they're building today.
I bought a 01 5 speed accord with 108 k for my first car back in high school (2010). Never had a problem with it. My dad thought it was so good I ended up letting him have it. It now has 250 k and he still drives it sometimes.
@@shadowman1992 Not who you were asking but I just went to do a valve adjustment on my '05 Insight which I bought new, and it was basically already perfect, even after 170k and never having been adjusted before. This thing has blown me away and changed my idea of how reliable an older car can be.
@@JohnVance thank you for letting me know. I'm asking to see how many honda owners with high miles never do it and see if they ever have any issues. Because I don't think I'm going to do one anytime soon. I have two honda v6 engines
Mechanics like you are a gem and a half. The amount of dishonesty in the industry is appalling. I sent my car in for an alignment and the "mechanic" didnt know how to do it, so he just pretended. I asked for a alignment sheet to see what was misaligned and what was corrected, they said "the printer doesnt work" they tried to charge me, i refuse to pay for it because they didn't do anything. I told the owner to come drive the car with me and well see whos lying. He didn't want that and he told me to leave. I wrote a bad review and he acted like he has no idea who i was. Anyways, his shop eventually shut down and im sure i can see why. Dishonesty in this field only gets you so far.
That's the biggest reason why being a car owner sucks, unless you have the means to do all the work yourself you're either paying a ridiculous amount for a good reliable mechanic or dealing with hit and miss "budget" mechanics that may or may not screw you over. Once they do though there's not much you can really do other than take legal action against them if it's even an option for you depending on where you live. What's even worse is that we are in an era of questionable quality of cars so there's no guarantee buying new will last you as long as these older 90s models.
What's an alignment? Can I shoot the parts cannon at it? If not, how am I going to make any money off of you?
I remember when my dad got a 1991 accord 5-speed new. He was always a ford guy and this was his first foreign car. At the time he wasnt completely sold on Japanese cars but he was so disgruntled with American (80s) cars he gave it a try. He was so impressed he has bought nothing but Hondas and Acuras since '91 including a new CR-V last year.
I’m the same way. I’ve got a 2004 GMC Yukon bc that drivetrain is very good, but everything else is either Toyota or Honda.
That's me too! Ford (via my 1980, V8 Mustang) made the strongest argument ever, to buy a 1991 Honda Civic....which I still own and will never sell.
My dad was the same way. A union, made in the USA steelworker to the core. He just couldn't stand the junk anymore. He bought a 1999 (I think) Acura 3.2 TL. He loved the car. He passed away in 2005, we still have the Acura.
My dad is 61. He got his first new car in like 2011 and it was a Camry V6 SE as a lease. It was his first foreign car. Everything was GM prior to this. After the Camry went back he got a 3.8 Genesis and now he is with the 2.0 turbo G70.
Do the airbags still work in these older cars?
I laughed when he says there's a lot of rust around the rear wheels, you see trucks around here where a decent portion of the bed side is just gone
They are not unibody.
that rust is minor
thats nothing compared to my rusty ass grand prix
right? I had an 86 CRX with more rust on one wheel well than is on that whole car. haha.. that honda is low rust for the year. heh.
That is a ton of rust compared to a vehicle down south. But, I've seen enough Just Rolled In videos to know that car has extremely minor rust. 😂
I love these old Honda's they're kinda of my thing nowadays. I have a couple of old Accords myself, I have a 95 and a 98 both 4 cylinders. The '98 I bought for 200 dollars when the transmission went out at 223k miles. I put a transmission in it, gave it a timing belt and water pump job and started driving it everyday. After about 10k miles, the bottom corner of the crank position sensor broke off and the bolt backed out and shredded the timing belt. At that point I pulled the powertrain back out and turned it into a custom build, F23 block with an H22 head and pistons from a K20A2, got a manual trans from a '97 and turned it into a 5speed, then I took the transmission back out and built it with some custom parts from synchrotech. It's my 215 hp daily driver now, which in my opinion is a nice little upgrade from the original 150hp F23A1, very fun to drive around and not too bad to work on.
That old Honda should receive proper maintenance. If you want transportation, keep it alive and keep it.
If you want fancy at least give that Honda to someone who actually wants transportation, not fancy. They'll be satisfied for many more years.
In the early 1990s the Japanese as well as the European car manufactures peaked in terms of quality. Cars had very little to no electronics, mechanical components were engineered to last, repair ability was still taken into consideration in the design.
I have given up on modern cars that'll hardly last past their warranty. I'm lucky enough to have laid my hands on a Mercedes W124 with the old 6 cylinder diesel engine recently. I'll keep that thing, go thru the whole drivetrain and suspension once and drive it for the rest of my life.
I had an immaculate 1992 Accord. Two-door, manual. Not very many of them. Some lady t-boned me and killed it 😭
That is unfortunately the end of a lot of these gems...for some weird reason, its always T-bone or a rear ending for old accords and preludes
I also had a 92 Accord EX two-door manual. Rosewood exterior with maroon cloth interior. My favorite car I ever owned.
Even took it to the races in Hunts Point late 90s early 2000s…good times!! 🏁🏁
@@robertjohnson884 mine was Gray. It was in such good shape that accompany in Colorado springs called timing belt Kings asked for my permission to put pictures of it on their Facebook 🤦😭... It's been 3 years I can still barely talk about it 😂
Bastards these days don't give a damn about other people's financial situations so they'll destroy your car like this and say, "what's the problem can't you buy another car?"
What I want to say to them in return is, "yeah I can buy another one, and you're going to pay for it."
@@MyWatchIsEndedThe monetary value isn't commensurate for the practical value they offer. You'll probably get a couple thousand dollars at best, the insurance may consider this a car in its last leg even if it wasn't and give you spitwads. These cars reliability and value proposition is difficult to replace, I'd argue nearly impossible. And you will have a hard time not only finding a car that matches the one you lost, but it actually being for sale. Most people who have these refuse to let them go, they know what they have. When some moron crashes into something I've taken care of for 33 years, even if the check in the mail was enough for a brand new one, it still wouldn't be enough.
The early 90s accords are one of the most reliable cars ever made (imo). Even if something needs replacement, the parts are fairly cheap, and easy to install (and likely available in local junk yards). High mileage on them just means regular maintenance, nothing major. This was back in the days when Honda was trying hard to make a good impression.
I had an LX like this in the light green. It was so sweet. Even after an accident, I drove it for a long while with EX dark green body panels. It was so much fun. My other car was a 1990nE30 BMW 325i, which I still have. Equal fun. Luckily, I still have a 1995 Civic EX with a B18, too. Those wishbone Hondas were some of the greatest vehicles ever made.
My 2013 accord gauge cluster pretty much looks the same except better lighting of course but the placement of everything is pretty much the same…I love that about Honda’s everything stays familiar throughout the generations
I have a 1993 Honda Accord LX manual coupe with 364,000 miles. It has fresh paint rims and an exhaust. That's my baby and you'll always be my baby. Still drive it 100 miles a week. Not my daily but definitely my baby 👍
Same here 1992 CB9 EX H22 swap 316k miles. Love it
@@metsrock15 always wanted to swap in the prelude engine
the K is an all around better engine then the H, but swapping that into the 4th gen Accord is a lot harder. The H drops right in to where the F sat. Same mounts and everything. With a K swap you have to fabricate engine mounts and also possibly remove your ABS system cause it could get in the way since the Engine sits and rotates opposite of an H engine. I enjoy my H over stock F. Although the F is probably more reliable, less to go wrong/doesn’t burn as much oil. But the H is so fun that the burning oil is worth it. I also use the Accord transmission with the H for longer gearing which it definitely needs. No 6 speeds were made for the H only the K.
I wrote all this just for the guy who said to drop in a K to delete his comment ffs
@@truthseekerdanny it definitely makes the car more fun. Revs to 8400ish, VTEC. I use the accord trans for
Longer gearing I’m at 3k rpm at 70. prelude trans would be like 4K ish
@@metsrock15 one day...👍
this is literally like the perfect car to do food delivery with because you aren't really concerned about the little annoyances. you just want the motor and the brakes to work.
And transmission
Definitely agree with this. There’s so little to break and if something did it’s gonna cost pennys compared to what it would be on a modern car
Yes. But make sure it’s actually safe to drive.
..or the supermarket, where most damage occurs. Worth keeping a shed for the trips to the tip, shopping and messing about.
@@quintonulm2435 manual transmission issues do happen and used ones are probably unobtanium. Parts availability sometimes takes these cars off the road.
I still have mine from HS. I built it up auto to manual swapped. 2.2 out of a 94 prelude. Rear disc brake conversion from a 92-93 ex. It usually only sees Kansas cars and coffee and the occasional weekend drive now but I will never forget where it came from. My parents bought it a few years old. As a old lease car it still brings me a lot of joy driving it. It's usually the only cb at car events I'm at. Keep em going!
I see this car as extremely pretty. It's incredibly elegant in its simplicity and practicality, and its ruggedness suits it so well!
It reminds me that I love my 1994 Camry more than many of the modern cars I've owned.
When I met my wife in Flawrida in 1991, she had recently purchased a 1990 Accord EX 2 door, red with tan cloth interior, automatic. We drove it all over including to Colorado. Finally sold it when we lived in NH with 190k miles... still running strong!
I'm born in Maine but lived in Newhampsha lol live free or die state on liescence plates in hell USA Florida now miss the smell of a snow storm and pine trees stay there in NH
Jan 1994 Honda dealer had a sale a thon. Hondas 16k 4 door loaded. She smashed up her 2091 head on and only cut forehead......line out door to buy and see salesman. I snagged one for 20 bucks. We got a red one auto by 7pm. At 830 car was in prep bay getting washed here dad gave dealer 100 CHEK used his ins card to drive home by 9pm. Car lasted til 2014 no. Probs........wow
Up here in New Brunswick, Canada, no car lasts 380,900 miles because of the salt air and the salt use on the roads in the winter. In the American Mid-West, the car has a few years left on it. High school kids would be happy with this car. Congrats on hitting 1,000,000 viewers, you're an honest shop and those far and few between, you deserve more viewers.
not
Salt is the worst enemy to Japan steel .
Yep, Volkswagens seem to be the worst here in nb
Rustproofing every year not enough?
Still rocking my 07 Accord with 661,400 miles on it in a rust belt state. The quarter panels are quite rusty and its starting on the door and hood as well, but keeps going and going.
I owned an Accord, I loved that car, now I am a happy owner of a Lexus, I still keep my faithful and noble Cr-v 2008 Ex. I admire and respect Honda.
I must be a little crazy but, I would repair it, including corrosion and paint, door weatherstripping, make it like new, I wouldn't care about the repair value, as long as I have this road warrior moving and looking like it did in its youth, but. Of course, it's just my opinion.
Great video Wizard, thanks for doing it.
Greetings from Chile
Same here pal I recently bought a 2023 ES 350 ultra luxury and I just couldn't give up my old accord. It's nice to have a car you could knock around town and a nice car you could take out the dinner or special events. However I will say going forward I will never buy another Honda again after having a Lexus their quality is on another planet.
@@ThomasAnderson-MetaCortex I'm in the same boat as you, but there are nuances, read this, my previous accord was 2007, a year ago, I bought a 2019 Corolla XEI, better gas economy, more equipped, etc., but you know?, the accord was superior in handling, greater comfort, better feeling when traveling in it, even my wife told me (the baby is better - that's what we called the Accord), in the end I sold the Corolla, and a few weeks later, I also sold the Accord to my son, and I went to a Lexus, and I must say that yes, Lexus is a different animal, but, between Accord and Camry, of the same generation, I choose the Accord, and this despite everything that Carcomplaint may say , C.R. or the great Scotty Kilmer.
That's why I respect and admire Honda, even knowing that Toyota is almost certainly the best on Earth.
Greetings
@@Fyane004 You feel the road with a Honda, you're in complete control. Toyotas just drive different, they are more floaty. The lower end Toyotas are buzzy, slow and shitty interiors. I'd take Honda all day compared to Toyota. Lexus redid their interiors for 2023 and that was when I made the move.
My 1999 subaru forester L has about 387,000 miles on it and still driving like a dream. I drove in rain, mountain roads, snow , mud etc etc and it has never left me stranded.
If I can go my entire life without a car note, I’ll do that. I’ll continue fixing my 2.5l Jetta. I deal with a new issue once or twice a year. Thankfully, the car has never left me stranded and starts every time.
That is so cool such a gem
As a 45 year old driving miles to work each day, I'd have that as my commuter in a heartbeat
I don’t think a 2024 Honda will make it to 380,000 miles. This was a different era
Best era of vehicles from a practical perspective. One simple computer, fuel efficient, fuel injection was perfected by then, adequate power, plenty of simple manual transmissions available, rust proofing was decent enough if you took care of it, big enough to fit a family in.
Most reliable Honda and Toyota era as well (90’s).
@@Joe-hz1nwTotally Nailed it. My sentiments EXACTLY. Hard to explain this to the "newer is better" crowd. Peak engineering ... not OVER engineering. My '95 Lexus is a testament to this. Best Accord EVER incidentally.
@@RobertSmith-js2kz those Lexus models are great, whether they were just rebadged Camry’s with more sound proofing and creature comforts, or the more upper level luxury models. Probably the best cars ever made all around, particularly that first V-8 model (LS 430 I think).
Which model of 95 Lexus do you own?
@@RobertSmith-js2kz I have a 1998 Accord. Rust proofing is way better than the previous generation, but engine, transmission are weaker. Still a great car though. 85k original miles. 2.3 liter Vtec
@@Joe-hz1nw LS 400
Hey Wizard, My buddy pulled a head off a Honda with over 500k and after measuring the cylinders found no measurable wear.
The Japanese have the best metallurgy on earth in their engines.
I'd love to see you do that on a show.
I have a 1993 accord coupe EX-R (Canadian model). I swapped it with a JDM H22A engine, has full bolt ons, the engine year is a 1994...
Few years ago i had it tuned on the dyno. It made 208 whp and 161 ft/lb at the wheels..
Pretty crazy when you really think about it.. the engine is 30 years old, the limiter is set at 8200 rpm (roughly 1000 rpm higher than the factory rev limiter). I beat the brakes off that car, it sees limiter every time i drive it. And 30 years later, its STILL running strong and making more power than it did from the factory. A testament to the build quality of Honda from the 80s through to the 2000s.
1999 Toyota 4Runner. 513,000 miles and runs well.
I’m asking myself the same question.
295k on my 99, just did timing belt
Will die next week now :( Its been a good run, :)
Absolutely worth keeping it going. :)
@@user-ww9yw4zi8m I just drove a 18 hour trip…9 hours each way. Ran great.
It’s a 3rd gen. It’s always worth keeping if it runs well. Save it, even if it’s not your daily. You’ll regret selling it regardless of mileage. Trust me
My Mom drove an IDENTICAL car like that in the 90s. In fact if the VIN traces to Maine, and there's a paint chip on the left rear quarter panel near the trunk lid, and the rear bumper was replaced, you know the original owners!
I tracked down my first honda once nearly by accident chasing a craigslist ad for an integra and saw it in the background (with similar identifable damage). Guy wanted 3x what I sold it for and it was just riced and wrecked within an inch of it's life. I passed but it was neat to see it again. I bought an 87 si instead and street raced it for a while until it got impounded. Good times.
wow! 380k miles, manual transmission? definitely a keeper. rust issues can still be fixed. :) would love to see that car reach 1M miles. :)
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Wizard for hitting such a milestone! You've earned it. After all, people would not watch if your content wasn't any good. I've been a channel subscriber for years, and have always appreciated your common sense approach to car repair, and your empathy toward your customers. I love your "buy this, not that" videos. I hope to see another one soon. Cheers!
I love when people take care of cars like this. People today don’t appreciate what a gem of a car this Accord was. They surely don’t make them like they used to. I miss my 1995 Civic. I could get better mileage than the hybrids today, and the double wishbone suspension ensured plenty of smiles along the way. Today’s cars are like getting a shot of Novocain when you step into the driver’s seat. Just boring and uninspired. Great video
Yep, that double wishbone was a winner-- so much fun to drive--- up to 2000 on the Civic--- don't know about the Accord.
Seriously! The 90's had so many gems
@@lloydandbethbeiler8127 accord it had to till 2010!
Congratulations on a million subs Wizard, here's to many millions more!
Hoovie better watch out, Wizard is catching up to him!
Yea hes half way to his jus like dis Honda almost halfway to 1mil
My wife has the exact same car with 260k miles. Same color, but still has the wheel covers. We just got the trans rebuilt at 250k after confirming excellent compression on the engine. She commutes 40 miles to work 5 days a week. It's a fantastic car and she is in love with it, and I don't blame her.
Your lucky to have a wife like that, someone whose content with what they have instead of being a victim of marketing and not constantly running behind "newer" products to keep up with the jones's.
I bought a 92 LX coupe from the auto auction (IAA) in April of 2020. It had 83k miles and was factory stock, one owner. The previous owner always took it to the Honda dealer locally and the last straw for him was the battery would die, the tail lights stayed on, turned out it was a plastic stopper on the brake switch fixed the issue. I've done new CV axles, PS pump, Alternator, AC compressor (R134a converted from the factory R12 unit, which had blown its seals) AC dryer, rear brake shoes, new tires, muffler and an intake manifold gasket set. Before to long its going to need a timing belt and water pump, but still a better deal IMO than a new car. Basically all the fixes I've done were repairing years of neglect by an owner that didn't understand cars.
yeah the 92-93's were a bit faulty, my neighbor had one that had glitches in the 90's brand new....I purchased a 1991; i heard that the 90-91's were better for some reason; i had fewer problems by comparison to my neighbor - but good cars nonetheless
A modern day car would never outlast a vehicle of that generation
My dad's Honda Element has 525k miles
Think the 4Runner and 2023 gx460 will make it with ease if regular maintenance is performed
i saw a 2018 civic with 450k on it
😂😂Most of modern car after 10 years it will cost a lot for repair 😢😊
Seems like some confirmation bias, most modern day cars wouldn't have been driven long enough to know yet.
I have a 93 SE Accord. It's a keeper!!! It's officially a classic car
The Se’s have leather 💙
SE's were very rare. Nice!
you need to go to middle east to see how long these actually last.
they all drive toyotas or hondas way passed 400k. some german cars and other japanese cars.
zero hyundai or KIA
I also have a 93 SE sedan with a manual that my aunt bought new in Bordeaux red. My uncle bought an 89 SE-I sedan in Brittany blue green metallic with a manual that I own. Those will never get sold as long as I'm still on this side of the dirt lol
@@williamsinger4124 SE with manual... Honda didn't offer that. Sure it's not a EX
I have the honda accord 1996 four door sedan with the same color, it has 169,000 highway miles and body and interior are in excellent shape no rust on body ( clear coat peeling off, needs a paint job) but interior looks like new. We have followed the manufacturer's requirements on maintenance and the engine looks quite good. Now, my wife and I drive it around our small town only. But with the age and small things begining to appear such as transmission shifting a little rough, and dashboard engine light ( oxygen sensor bad) , we are getting ready to sell it. but bought new in 1996 and a little sad to see it go. When you have something that long that has given you no problems over the years, its hard.
Those were my favorite years of the Accord 90-93! They looked so upscale back then!
Its a keeper! Back in May of 1990, I ordered from the Dealer an Accord EX 5sp in Hampshire Green. It arrived in mid August! I loved that car. I had it until live issues forced me to give it up. It had over 270k miles at the time. Best riding, best driving smoothest car I ever owned. These Accords 1990-1993 all rusted in the rear fender. Mine started just after the 5 year rust thru warranty expired. I was in NY/VT at the time. In 1998 with 130k miles, I confidently drove across county to Phoenix, where i lived for the next 13 years. The rust process stopped, but the brutal sun deteriorated the clear coat. If I could have kept the car, I would have. I got pretty excited when I saw the video thumb nail..
Car Wizard, Congratulations! You and Mrs Wizard have earned it!
I bet behind those rusted spots is mud packed into the rear fender well lip that constantly stays damp. no wonder its rusted out.
Living in the rust belt I spray Fluid Film or a similar product and spray the underside and behind the body panels thoroughly.
I love these videos of high mileage cars. Japanese cars of the 90s were legendary for their reliability. At the end of the day, it's all relative and depends how far the owner is willing to go.
I got a '99 Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero) I've had since new that's currently got ~332,500 miles on it, and since it's now 25 years old, it'll be coming home with me soon. I rebuilt the engine at 312,500 miles by choice, because that's half a million kilometers, and it also gave me the opportunity to do some upgrades with custom parts and dress up the engine bay, but the transmission, transfer case, differentials and CV axles are all original to the vehicle. It's lived in a dry climate it's entire life, so no rust.
Over the years, it's certainly gone through bulbs, filters, timing belts, serpentine and drive belts, water pumps, coolant hoses and clamps, thermostats, plugs/wires, injector seals, valve cover gaskets, PCV valves, power steering hoses, tires, pads and rotors, brake hoses every 5 years, CV boots and U-joints. But those are all wear and tear items, all things considered. Repairs included a passenger side exhaust manifold, driver's window regulator and shifter bushings. It also got a suspension upgrade with an ARB/OME kit with Koni adjustable shocks.
Minor "annoyances", if you call it that, were only changed because they bothered me. These included interior grab handles on the B pillars (sun discoloration), door weatherstrips, door lock knob surround bezels, brake pedal pads, lug nuts, interior door handle mounting screw caps/covers, and more recently, all five door latches because they've gotten noisy. Sure, it had some cosmetic paint work done due to rock chips and door dings, as well as countless detailing over the years.
Certainly could've retired it by choice long ago, but even after 25 years, I still enjoy it. I hope the owner of this Accord with a stick shift also enjoys it for many, many more years to come! I love how clean the engine bay is with no leaks, dirt of dried oil anywhere.
‘Murican car. Marysville OH.
Very solid video. This Honda Accord reminds me of my father's 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4-cyl work truck. It has about 160K miles on it and it's been in a few accidents, but it has no rust and it is mechanically sound. Cosmetically, it has some wear and tear on the interior and the clear coat is failing again on the roof and passenger side of the truck. At this point, I've told them that the best option is to just keep the truck running mechanically and not to worry much about the outside of it.
Congrats on your 1,000,000 subs! You deserve it! Your honest reviews and opinions on what cars to buy and which ones to avoid is CZcams gold.
That Honda is a companion warrior. I wouldn't be surprised to see it clock another 100k mi. Thanks Wizard.
It's obvious the owners don't suffer from vanity or peer pressure issues like many teenagers and a lot of adults. Just turn up the radio to get past the squeaks and moans of old age. Fix the brakes and drive it. Bravo on the million subscribers!
I still have vanity it's just that I will show someone my bank account if they make fun of my car
@Jake-mv7yo you gotta have something that you spend more money than the average person. Life would be boring if all you do is hoard money.
Imagine wasting your prime years hoarding money lmao
@@WitchYuki22 It's not like I just have money in a savings account I have a stock portfolio. I have spent money on certain things like my synthesizers, electric guitars, videogames, and my doomsday prepping to buy a bunch of old sitcom DVDs in case China takes out the internet in WW3. The amount of money I spent on these things would be about as much as a used motorcycle. I don't feel like I missed out on anything even though I invested about 75% of what I made and lived with my parents until I could buy a house in cash. If a woman really likes you she will have sex in your parents' basement.
@@WitchYuki22mutual fund and compound interest will make it multiply, and there is no better time than your "prime years" to do that. Needing loans is a modern invention and a total lie. Maybe he has pride in having an old car.
Happy 1 Million subs Mr. and Mrs. Wizard!! I am so happy for you guys, been a long time sub from 300K and here you are few years later doing your thing. Just wishing all the best and continues success!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤🥰🥰
I had a 1993 Accord EX and I loved that car. I wish I still had it!!
I'd say as long as the car is reasonably reliable and doesn't break down often, it's worth keeping as long as you don't spend more than a months worth of car payments every time it does have an issue.
These old accords look better than the new ones.
This channel has an old school local TV vibe. I love it.
This was my first car at 18 I had a green 91 5speed ex. I'm 32 now boy time flies and that car took me everywhere 🤣 I miss it
Make this a new High Mileage Hero and restore it
Just go to California. They're still all over the place and they don't have any rust.
I had a similar experience with taking my '16 Tacoma to the dealership where I got it from. I took advantage of Toyota Care, which is complimentary oil changes and tire rotations for so many miles or so many months, whichever comes first. After that lapsed, I took it for a service and they said my entire power steering system would have to be replaced. They were trying so hard to get me in a new vehicle when there was nothing wrong with mine. I'm so tired of dealerships trying to get people out of their perfectly working vehicles to make a sale. I started changing my own oil after watching ChrisFix's videos. On a happier note, congrats on 1 millions subscribers, Wizard! The fact that people will ship their vehicles to you from all over the US just goes to prove how trustworthy you and your mechanics are.
How is your power steering working?
@@rossstevens6165 As good as new.
My mother had a 1992 Accord she purchased new when my family PCSd home from Germany. She was still driving it in 2015 before she finally sold it. Had 400,000 miles on the odometer and my dad rolled the miles back several times over its life. They guesstimate it had over 600,000 miles on it.
All she did to it was routine maintenance. She hit a dog or something in 2010 and broke the passenger side axel. Only significant repair she had the entire time owning the car.
Since 1992 my family has exclusively owned Hondas due to their incredible reliability and dependability. I’m sure this Honda will make the next owner extremely happy especially with the manual transmission
I was a mechanic in my previous career and enjoy the straight-up, honest videos on this channel! A lot of people who are not mechanics can learn a lot here.
Hondas and Toyotas of old were unstoppable. 👍🏼
Congrats on 1 million subs!
Old nissan and mazda are good to had 2000 Accord with 310000
Toyotas didn't die, they just returned to the earth with their rust problems back in the early days (and even not that long ago with the second gen Tacos, lol).
My first car was a 91 Accord coupe that had the same body style and was a stick but had automatic seat belts. I bought it in the summer of 99 at 17 with a salvage title and 237,000 on the odometer. It burned a quart of oil a week and was quite rough but it was mine! I bought a new to me floor for the trunk since mine was missing and a passenger side view mirror that was from a salvage yard on the internet. My dad tried changing the valve stem seals to fix the oil consumption (it smoked like a train) but it didn’t so after Christmas break I brought it into my auto shop class in high school and we pulled the head and sent it out to be rebuilt. The machine shop owner and my shop teacher were friends and he came by after looking at the head and said I bet the rings are shot. He was right there was no tension left sky out came the motor and we overhauled it in class. Replaced the clutch and had the injectors rebuilt while I was in there. While putting it all back together my teacher had a heart attack in class while helping me reinstall the CV shafts and had quadruple bypass surgery the next day. My dad and I towed it the 8 blocks home and he finished it while I was at graduation rehearsal that Friday. Three months later I got tboned in an accident and totaled the car. I was sooo devastated after all the work I had put into it. Man I miss that car!
Damn the memories
"my teacher had a heart attack in class while helping me reinstall the CV shafts"
At first I thought it was figuratively, not a literall one.
@@Misack8 I wish it was figurative. The wood shop teacher next door came to get him to somewhere comfortable and as they led him away he handed me his school keys and told the other shop teacher that I was in charge of locking up and secure Inc everything and they sent the rest of the class to wood shop to hang out for the day while I locked that room and his upstairs classroom down and hung out. I saw him about 6 or 7 years ago and he was looking much better!
I got one of these 1991 Accords, they are built very well. At this point it's a restoration project, but nothing wrong with it. You see less and less on the road. I appreciate the wizards honesty when it comes to cars, one of the reasons people dislike garages so much is how they lie to you just like the audi a4 garage.
I had a mint 1990 accord ex coupe 5 speed. Interior, and exterior were perfect. Carpet was perfect. 241,000 miles and had plenty of life left when I sold it. Those CB accords are great.
Car Wizard's voice is so therapeutic. Congrats on one million!
That would be Mrs. Wizard
That’s a keeper. Here in Pennsylvania that’s a cream puff. I would do some basic stuff to make last longer. Gave it a good cleaning & tint those windows
Our daughter had this exact question. Older car, in our family already, or borrow for a new one, raid savings etc. My rule I passed on, was the £100 or $100 rule, per month. Whatever you expend, on repairs, spare parts etc on an older car, say in our case $700, divide by 100 and that’s how many months the car has to run until the next repair. You have to keep a running total, because it always gets stuff doing every few months. We knew it had to run for seven months to justify its existence/use. About month 6, something else occurred, cost another $400 so being originally on target for July last year, we had to shove it out to November. IE another four months of use, for that 400 bucks.
You just carry on like this until either you get fed up, want a new car rather than need it, or you have suddenly a huge major bill for it, say a replacement gearbox, which sets you looking at your calendar, into next year probably (!), and so on. About now, we’re 18 months on with this method, and she has a working car and no car loan, and is looking for her first job after graduation. Ideally, she’ll get settled and THEN consider what kind and whether to buy a newer car. The benefit of this system is, you don’t rush to buy a new car at the first sign of a bill over say 500 bucks. Nobody can lease or buy a car for less than 100 a month, is the premise. Maybe double that, I mean you could choose another number.
Obviously you may be slightly attached to the vehicle, and it may even have attributes that make it better than a brand new car…like who would steal or vandalise that old POS? The lack of value of this car, is a benefit in some situations. That’s a valuable attribute potentially, so you might make an ‘override’ on that basis, or raise your monthly permitted max spend, for that reason? But that’s the method a Firefighter passed on to me, so I pass it on to you all. In the process, the car’s become nearly 25 years old. Classic car! Anyway…
…here’s a sobering thought I will leave you with. You are roughly as likely to have an accident in your old everyday car, as in a shiny new one, is my hypothesis. Actually, I think shiny newer cars, attract accidents, but that’s just imho. (People certainly might expect you to give way more readily, if they see you’ve a shiny new automobile.) But let’s say the chances are roughly equal. If you had an accident, assuming it’s not really hideous, just an everyday 30mph bump, which car would you rather be in? On the basis of ‘no regrets’ it’d be better to be in the old one? Conscience clear, you can go ahead and buy a newer car, you really tried to stay frugal. I guarantee, a newer car, could have more problems than the one you’ve held onto, and been rectifying to the tune of $100 per month, however. At least, it’s quite likely, assuming it’s over five years old say? Good luck, don’t sell your life down the river for a shiny newer bit of metal, unless you really have the money to spare. Cars are lovely - when they run, don’t have your insurance company draining you, and nobody vandalises or steals them! Take care all.
An honest mechanic shop is priceless
I'm at 432,000 on my 98 Nissan Frontier and I continue to fix it when it breaks. It sees 5000 miles a year now and I have a budget of $500 a year for parts to keep it going. That budget has been in place since 2010 and I have rarely had to exceed it. It never sees a shop unless it needs tires or an alignment.
These CB7 Accords and similarly XV10 Camrys are timeless and bulletproof. There are still LOTS of em on the road when newer ones are gone, and they're just modern enough that people still WANT to keep maintaining and driving em.
I have driven beaters all my life. My criteria for selling a beater is when something catastrophic happens or is expected to happen very soon. Any repair over 2k is considered catastrophic. The reasoning is that you can take the 2k and put it down on a 10k vehicle. If you have the skills to do general maintenance and intermediate wrenching, you can extend a vehicle for at least a decade if you take care of it.
One of my family member drives a 2005 Nissan Sentra with 250k miles on it. His grandma gave him that car. The entire bottom is rusted bad but mechanically, it's a gem. I've replaced the fuel pump, replaced the entire brake system, put in a new battery, replaced power window motors, replaced the blower motor fan speed module, etc. All on all about 4k worth of repairs. Other than the rust, that car will drive from Seattle to Rhode Island and back easy.
Honda 4cyl cars last forever especially when you have a 5spd Manuel transmission. Congratulations on 1 million subscribers 👏 I subscribed 3 years ago and glad I did, keep up the great work Mr. and Mrs. Wizard.
My 2008 Accord has 336,000+ & still runs strong.
is it the 2.4?
Original trans and engine ?
Just regular maintenance?
Hes lying he wont respond
My '04 Accord is at 222K and I've only replaced the water pump and the AC condenser (stone damage). It's a 4 cyl / auto.
I am the original owner of a 2015 Dodge Dart SXT with a 2.4-liter 6-speed automatic OD it has almost 355,000 miles with it well maintained with OEM parts
That’s amazing for a 2015 Dart. Congratulations!
I thought they had the 9speed?
@@ceylontea5877 Dart had the Korean 6-speed AT
You are the man. I work for an independent fast food for 18 years that sold out to Jiffy Lube. I quit went to a dealership. Came back and quit again and went back to the dealership. I was taught by my mamma and my former boss be honest in everything you do. Jiffy Lube don’t teach they all they want is that dollar. I am working my way into opening my own shop making enough to make a living and give my community a honest shop to come to
Awesome Wizard loved the video! I love wrenching on old cars and keeping them going!
Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Wizard! Great Job, My 06 Sienna has 319k and counting! I am doing a review on it soon!
Wow 600 000 kilometers!
Those cars was made to run forever!
I had one of these accords back in the mid-late 90s. 92 EX Coupe 5 speed. I used to take it to the drag strip back when import racing was still a fairly new thing. Thought it would be fun to enter the burnout contest at an event and spun a bearing keeping it near redline until both tires blew out (I won at least, lol). Drove home from MD to NY with the engine knocking away and put hundreds of miles on it that way even after that, including an autocross event, and a trip to Atlanta for Nopi Nationals, until I had a h22 from a Prelude swapped in. That original 2.2 just wouldn't give up!
I had an 92 coupe none VTech2.2L 4cyl motor 5 speed manual, lowered , it was quite torquey ( when it was raining it would just be sitting still just spinning tires all the way to the 3rd gear, 1st then power shift to 2nd , and 3rd gear ) but not much power at high RPM , a Civic 1.6L single overhead cam Vtech motor with 7k red line had always been beating me right after the 3rd gear was engaged , Always wanted to swap my motor for H22A but end up growing out of it -Fun times , went through 1 transmission other than that NO ISSUES WHATS SO EVER , engine NEVER smoked , never burned oil , bought it with 100K miles and sold it probably 10 years later with 225k miles for the same price i bought it for, JS,, LOL . Nice quality vehicle , thanks to Japanese engineering !
I have a 1990 and it has been very good to me. It still drive so nicely too. It's a very fun little car
Hello from Finland. Thanks for good videos
Love the honesty, brother. Keep it up! I know you will!
I'm driving my 1993 Honda Accord SE and it's my favorite car out of my collection.
Built in Marysville, OH.
Some are imported from Japan from time to time, usually the better equipped ones
@@kclefthanded427The accord was never made in Japan. The prelude was though.
@@waterloo123100 My '02 Accord 5-speed sedan was built in Japan. Vin starts with JHMC to prove it.
Congrats on the million subscribers. I am the original owner of a 2004 Honda Element with 230k plus miles and drives like new. No rust or dents. The bolsters on the front driver’s seat are worn but I have Honda Element seat covers for the front. Unfortunately Honda cheaped out on the seating. I service it routinely. Simple jobs I do myself and leave the more difficult jobs to the experts. Absolutely love the practicality of this car. Replacing sway bar bushings is like a 30 minute job if that and the bushings are cheap.
Thank you so much for the video.
Got 03 pilot with 220k..bought it 4 or 5 years ago w 130k for $4000..2 d best vehicle behind my 94 nossan king cab truck w a manual transmission..had that for 300k miles pulling a lawn trailer..bought it from original owner in 98 w 125k miles for 2 grand.
Really enjoy your recommendations. Keeping old cars on the road makes me smile.
Sold my '91 CB7 two years ago after 3 years of ownership. Completed my first timing belt job on that car and got a/c ice cold. Zero fluid leaks after changing a few gaskets. Was a bit uncomfortable but was fun to drive (5 speed) and nostalgic for me. 150k something miles with very little rust!
I remember my 92 cb7. Great car. Very simple and great daily. If they sell it, it would be a great commuter car for someone that can do their own maintenance.
I have a 2001 Saturn LW300 wagon that I purchased new that has 404,000 miles on the original engine and transmission.
It has been a semi-retired dog taxi and foul weather/extra vehicle for a few years but it still starts instantly regardless of the time it's been sitting or the weather and it runs and drives fine.
The only thing that's ever been done to the engine outside of routine maintenance has been valve cover gaskets twice and the only other major repairs have been an ABS pump and shift solenoids in the transmission.
It is always been maintained according to the severe service schedule as outlined in the owners manual by a trusted knowledgeable mechanic and has given excellent reliable service. It's only been towed twice
Once when the fuel pump went out and once when the alternator died.
I got an 04 accord with a 5 speed manual and a 2.4l 4 cylinder with 409k miles and still running well... has heat, ac, bluetooth audio, everything I really need in a car... some rust yes but aside from basic maintenance items it will probably continue to run for a while
With that being said, I do have mechanical experience and do all the jobs on it myself which definitely brings the cost of repair down... for someone that hates working on cars or just isn't willing to, I could see why it would be worth it to buy a newer car, but for me it's fun to fix it and it is also a learning experience for me
I vividly remember when The car wizard appeared for the first time in Tyler’s video. The dear caught in the headlights look was absolutely priceless!
I was remembering exactly this while watching previous video 😂
Ha ha
I had a 1996 Accord. Bought it from a friend with 198,000 miles. $1300 and came with new plugs, wires, rear brakes and a battery, all done the day before. There wasn't a single straight panel on it. Drove it two years and only needed wiper transmission, front brakes, and a speed sensor. Sold it to a coworker for $1000 at 210k and 6 months later it had 260k. I asked him how it was treating him. His exact words: "Dude! The cruise control only goes up to 100, so I get on interstate every morning at 4am, adjust the seat so my leg is comfortable while my foot pins the gas to the floor. This car goes 130mph for 50 miles straight!" I don't actually doubt that, because he had two jobs and being constantly pressed for time, drove like a madman. Also, I got it to 135 one night. Dumbest thing I've ever done, but the car took it in stride. He quit after that, and idk how long the car lasted after that. But it had to be the most hilarious thing to behold a faded, dented, ugly Accord with no grill passing you on interstate like as if you were stopped. 😂 Man, I miss that thing now.
130mph?? Not cool
❤❤We used to have same one at 4ook,she quit cause the transmission cost 2k.But we still have a 97 camry 😊. Love them ❤️
Given that our old 1991 Accord 2.0i pretty much made it to an indicated 200 km/h, I can certainly believe 130 mph in a '96, especially with the 2.2 in it or something. 160 (100 mph) was our normal Autobahn cruising speed. Things were not exactly too quiet at that point, but that's kind of par for the course. If you really needed a comfy 200 km/h Autobahn cruiser all day every day, you'd be driving a 7 series or S Class or similar for at least twice as much money if not more (or at least a 5 series / E Class, still considerably more expensive).
I kind of miss that car, I always really liked it even with a bit of an involuntarily lift (it had to get some new springs as one had broken due to rust, and I guess they weren't exactly right). I hope it's still riding around somewhere in Eastern Europe or Africa or wherever, probably complete with a 16 gig Transcend MicroSD card from my MP3 player that I lost in the back seat while on vacation. The issues that it did have were quite minor, the biggest problem was an intermittent starter relay which these were kind of known for. We could never find the darn thing though, and ultimately the car ended up being sold.
Congrats on 1 million! It's the honesty but I'm also sure it's the content you keep pumping out, when channels fade or go weekly it's less attractive! Great job!
Congratulations on your achievement!! Well deserved! I’m sure every subscriber wishes your shop was local to them.
Fix just the breaks. We had a 92 Accord just like this one. The transmission went at 390,000. The engine still ran so good I was willing to put another transmission in it but our mechanic talked me out of it becuase the mileage was soo high. I still wonder if i might be driving it today had I fixed it.
I think you would’ve have been driving today. If I can go my entire life without a car note, I’ll do that. I’ll continue fixing my 2.5l Jetta. I deal with a new issue once or twice a year. Thankfully, the car has never left me stranded and starts every time. When I do finally sell, I’ll just get a 9th Gen Corolla.