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Full review and test drive: Opel Astra 'H' OPC (AKA Holden/Vauxhall/Saturn and probably more)
This week we test drive and walk around the Astra H OPC. It's very enjoyable.
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Alfa Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 'Busso' Full review and test drive of this classic Italian Stallion
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This week we go and test drive one of the most beautiful Alfa Romeos ever built, a Alfa Romeo GTV V6 3.2L Busso. Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email johnosgarage@gmail.com #carslover #carsofinstagram #carsoftiktok #carspotting #carsspotting #carsandcoffee #retrocars #modifiedcars #vintagecars #carlovers #irishcar #johnsgaragei...
Honda Civic EG Coupe: 90's Hondas were just BETTER
มุมมอง 2K6 หลายเดือนก่อน
This week I take a drive in a viewers EG Honda Civic Coupe. This car has survived in remarkable condition and without modification. Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email johnosgarage@gmail.com #carslover #carsofinstagram #carsoftiktok #carspotting #carsspotting #carsandcoffee #retrocars #modifiedcars #vintagecars #carlovers #lot...
FLIPPIN' MAD: Is it TRUE? WILL the FIRST TO SEE actually BUY IT?? #SAVETHESKODA Final 'EPISODE'
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All this week I'm going to see if I can rescue an abandoned FREE Skoda Octavia, fix it up, get it NCTd and SELL IT. Buyers are LINING UP, seriously, I've over 10 people interested but does the FIRST buy it???? I want to see if I can work my way from a FREE CAR to something more desirable. Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email jo...
FLIPPIN' MAD: I BREAK THE BACK ON THIS and me.......#SAVETHESKODA........#SAVEJOHNSBACK
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All this week I'm going to see if I can rescue an abandoned FREE Skoda Octavia, fix it up, get it NCTd and SELL IT. From bad to worse, this project is now officially PAINFUL I want to see if I can work my way from a FREE CAR to something more desirable. Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email johnosgarage@gmail.com #carslover #car...
FLIPPIN MAD: It all goes WRONG & it has MAJOR FAILURES at the NCT #SAVETHESKODA
มุมมอง 2878 หลายเดือนก่อน
All this week I'm going to see if I can rescue an abandoned FREE Skoda Octavia, fix it up, get it NCTd and SELL IT. Thanks to an online retailer the project suffers a major set back and fails MAJOR at the NCT. I want to see if I can work my way from a FREE CAR to something more desirable. Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email jo...
FLIPPIN' MAD: FIRST CLEAN in at LEAST 3 YEARS what does it reveal underneath #SAVETHESKODA
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All this week I'm going to see if I can rescue an abandoned FREE Skoda Octavia, fix it up, get it NCTd and SELL IT. Today we give the car a DAM GOOD CLEAN.....the FILTHY ANIMAL #SAVETHESKODA I want to see if I can work my way from a FREE CAR to something more desirable. Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email johnosgarage@gmail.co...
Flippin' Mad - Skoda Octavia Rescue, does it START or is it DEAD? #SAVETHESKODA
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All this week I'm going to see if I can rescue an abandoned FREE Skoda Octavia, fix it up, get it NCTd and SELL IT. Today we find out if this piece of moss starts and runs ok! The last 30 seconds hasn't uploaded and I've no idea why so sorry for the sudden ending I want to see if I can work my way from a FREE CAR to something more desirable. Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitte...
FLIPPIN'MAD: Can I rescue this FREE CAR from being SCRAPPED and turn it into something COOL???
มุมมอง 7438 หลายเดือนก่อน
All this week I'm going to see if I can rescue an abandoned FREE Skoda Octavia, fix it up, get it NCTd and SELL IT. I want to see if I can work my way from a FREE CAR to something more desirable. Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email johnosgarage@gmail.com #carslover #carsofinstagram #carsoftiktok #carspotting #carsspotting #car...
Alvis TF21 Walk around at Taffs Valeting after Paint Restoration & Ceramic Coating using EWOCAR
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This week we have the chance to look around an Alvis TF21 that has just undergone a 2 stage paint correction and a 2 stage ceramic coating. And I learn what a 2 stage paint correction involved and where YOU can get the products used to achieve this finished. Taff's Valeting are: ♦️Fully Accredited Ewocar Ceramic Detailer ♦️Fully Accredited Ewocar Ceramic Instructor ♦️Ewocar Irish Distributor Al...
Project 19: START YA FECKER or I'll CHOKE YOU HARD, a restoration by an IDIOT
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This week I continue working on my new long term project, a Renault 19 GTS Chamade! Follow me on my restoration journey with "my dad had one of those" cars! Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email johnosgarage@gmail.com #carslover #carsofinstagram #carsoftiktok #carspotting #carsspotting #carsandcoffee #retrocars #modifiedcars #vi...
Is the forgotten luxury offering from Nissan actually any good? Or was it always just a BIG ALMERA?
มุมมอง 1K9 หลายเดือนก่อน
This week we take a look around and drive of the forgotten luxury offering from Nissan, the Maxima QX 2.0 V6. kildare.ie/knn/maximafirst.htm Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email johnosgarage@gmail.com #carslover #carsofinstagram #carsoftiktok #carspotting #carsspotting #carsandcoffee #retrocars #modifiedcars #vintagecars #carlo...
New Channel Project: Renault 19 GTS Chamade rescued!
มุมมอง 1K11 หลายเดือนก่อน
This week I introduce my new long term project, a Renault 19 GTS Chamade! Follow me on my restoration journey with "my dad had one of those" cars! Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email johnosgarage@gmail.com #carslover #carsofinstagram #carsoftiktok #carspotting #carsspotting #carsandcoffee #retrocars #modifiedcars #vintagecars ...
Honda C200 Servicing and Prepping for first start in 35 Years!
มุมมอง 1.4Kปีที่แล้ว
This week we start work on the 1964 Honda C200. It's been parked in a dry barn for 35 years but can I prepare it for it's first start?? I know this is a car channel but I really need to start simple if I want to start restoring a car so this is my starting point on that journey! Follow me on: -Facebook John's Garage Ireland -Twitter @johnos1984 -Instagram #johnsgarageireland -email johnosgarage...
Lotus Elise S1 'Type R' Mondello Race Day....my FIRST time on track....
มุมมอง 1.2Kปีที่แล้ว
This week I took my first trip to Mondello and was brought on track by the legendary Pat McBennett Sport. We took out their track prepped Lotus Elise S1 with a Civic Type R engine and gearbox fitted. It was truly fast Also, a huge thank you to our Ireland based channel supporters who have made discount codes available. If you like aftermarket alloys and personalised T-Shirts check out jazdashop...
Lotus Elise with Type R Engine Mondello Race Track Rear side mounted camera
มุมมอง 298ปีที่แล้ว
Lotus Elise with Type R Engine Mondello Race Track Rear side mounted camera
Lotus Dublin: Join me at my FIRST PRESS EVENT where I BROKE the new ELETRA!
มุมมอง 936ปีที่แล้ว
Lotus Dublin: Join me at my FIRST PRESS EVENT where I BROKE the new ELETRA!
1958 Lancia Appia Series 2 : Full review, walk around and test drive of this LIKE NEW rare Lancia
มุมมอง 2.7Kปีที่แล้ว
1958 Lancia Appia Series 2 : Full review, walk around and test drive of this LIKE NEW rare Lancia
I bought 3 classic Honda Bikes and I don't even have a license!!! Honda SS50 & C200's
มุมมอง 505ปีที่แล้ว
I bought 3 classic Honda Bikes and I don't even have a license!!! Honda SS50 & C200's
Not a BRICK but A TANK Volvo 740 GL REVIEW & TEST DRIVE
มุมมอง 15Kปีที่แล้ว
Not a BRICK but A TANK Volvo 740 GL REVIEW & TEST DRIVE
John's Garage Viewers Cars FOR SALE!
มุมมอง 638ปีที่แล้ว
John's Garage Viewers Cars FOR SALE!
Exploring and GIVING AWAY an ABANDONED CAR
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
Exploring and GIVING AWAY an ABANDONED CAR
Exploring abandoned Jags (V12s!!!), Range Rovers, Land Rover and MORE
มุมมอง 608ปีที่แล้ว
Exploring abandoned Jags (V12s!!!), Range Rovers, Land Rover and MORE
John's Garage: Lancia Barn Exploring Special
มุมมอง 2.3Kปีที่แล้ว
John's Garage: Lancia Barn Exploring Special
John's Garage: Barn Exploring Special
มุมมอง 1.6Kปีที่แล้ว
John's Garage: Barn Exploring Special
Lotus Evora : Toyota heart, Lotus Spirit. Unique Irish example
มุมมอง 608ปีที่แล้ว
Lotus Evora : Toyota heart, Lotus Spirit. Unique Irish example
2005 Lotus Elise S2 111R BLACK PACK, History, Walkaround & Test Drive
มุมมอง 3.7Kปีที่แล้ว
2005 Lotus Elise S2 111R BLACK PACK, History, Walkaround & Test Drive
Lotus Esprit X180: Full review and History
มุมมอง 5Kปีที่แล้ว
Lotus Esprit X180: Full review and History
The BLACK ECLAT : The Car that nearly KILLED LOTUS
มุมมอง 8Kปีที่แล้ว
The BLACK ECLAT : The Car that nearly KILLED LOTUS
Nissan R35 GTR 'Godzilla' with 670BHP (Modified) So fast the G-Force made my head spin!
มุมมอง 1.1Kปีที่แล้ว
Nissan R35 GTR 'Godzilla' with 670BHP (Modified) So fast the G-Force made my head spin!

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  • @johngaskell1467
    @johngaskell1467 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a teenager in the 1960s I first saw this model Alvis in Liverpool and said to a friend 'That's the car I want ' and I'm still saying the same in my mid 70s . Trouble is , I still can't afford one . Can you image if the British car industry was still producing all the great quality cars that they did in those days .

  • @GeorgeDaymondLush
    @GeorgeDaymondLush 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was Brought home from the Nursing home 81 years ago in a 1939 Alvis - my father's car - black - blue leather seats with cloth backs. I have to say that this green is about as perfect as it gets (not only the quality of the finish but the colour).

  • @theaazybowtitkid
    @theaazybowtitkid 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely

  • @khalidtalpur157
    @khalidtalpur157 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is this car rear wheels ??

  • @joseluisvillafane1636
    @joseluisvillafane1636 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yo tengo el 1.8 t.spark desde el 2001 tiene 234.000 kms. Lo uso casi todos los dias desde que le compré y siempre duerme en mí garaje... Lo tengo casi como el primer día..por dentro y por fuera. Es muy fiable, precioso, un placer de conduccion y con sus 144 cv tiene buenas prestaciones..210 de velocidad maxima y aceleracion 0-100 en 9,2" No lo vendere nunca.

  • @Musicfarsiafzad
    @Musicfarsiafzad 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have one with only 180k km work

  • @real_yomchi
    @real_yomchi 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yeah between the earlier 'D8' and later 'D9', Peugeot gave the engine to Porsche to play with. The result? 194bhp > 210bhp. There's pros and cons to each of these but when the bodywork looks like it does, engine choice doesn't really matter :D Looking under the bonnet of that one, it may actually be a D8.5....

  • @MrRazvanG
    @MrRazvanG 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, very informative

  • @BILL5N13
    @BILL5N13 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Εδω απο Ελλάδα ναι τα θυμάμαι τα starlet ep70 1.000cc 54hp ένα αυτοκίνητο αργο αξιόπιστο εύκολοδήγητο το είχαμε από το 1989 έως το 2006 που μας το τρακάρανε ανάμεσα στις δύο πόρτες σε έκδοση ΧL και σε χρώμα που το διαφήμιζαν τότε στην τηλεόραση κόκκινο μου λείπει

  • @user-tx2sm1bx4d
    @user-tx2sm1bx4d 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    CAN you fix a electronic delco to a ke 30 car,

  • @Sulimankhayyat
    @Sulimankhayyat 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ok

  • @CL500MBZ
    @CL500MBZ 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have the same car. Make more videos about it. youtube.com/@CL500MBZ

  • @kellybrickey4300
    @kellybrickey4300 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great little car, and great owner! I always like it when the owner can tell you what it's really like. Just discovered your channel, and i subscribed. Thanks for an entertaining ride in this amazing 7

  • @projector7141
    @projector7141 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    These cars also had weights placed in the corners to balance it and it helped with handling.

  • @El-Mariachi-Classics
    @El-Mariachi-Classics 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Use my 190E 2.3 as my daily driver- absolutely better than any newer car. Comfort is next level and parts are not expensive. Never seen reliability at this level, very impressive ❤

  • @ShadowForker
    @ShadowForker 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So my grandpa had this one, then my dad bought it from him and he is giving it to me after some repairs. sounds like it's gonna be pretty nice for a first car haha.

  • @Wil-nh5kz
    @Wil-nh5kz 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is it a Ryton car?

  • @jamesward5721
    @jamesward5721 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    12 / 13 ish year ones have the electric handbrake nonsense that takes the shine off them. When those go south, its an utter pita & gets spendy. They also like injectors, which is no big deal - but the handbrake issue is a proper fly in-the-ointment.

  • @saikumarkhan
    @saikumarkhan 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    made in England 👍🏿👍🏿🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @sidneysisk225
    @sidneysisk225 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks Loads. I think the design is great. I want to own one. I woud like to meet the designer: a bit strange and a bit quirky but in a depression Britain what do you expect. I'm 93 and I smiled broadly during the entire show. Love it. Compare it to the fascist VW: It is a bit of fresh air and British freedom. I went to school in G.B. and hitchiked all around the country and drove in morew than one Austin. Especially remember a Butchers's van with the butcher and his wife out for a holiday. Because my Dad was a butcher in Windsor Locks CT and we had Chevvy delivery vans that we boys used on dates.

  • @user-rc9ed9jv4x
    @user-rc9ed9jv4x 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    super car for peanuts... Rebuilt mine and used for many years without much to worry about. Changed to an M100 Elan with soft top but only two seats. Both fast and roadholding is outstanding.

  • @alexdeleon6751
    @alexdeleon6751 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Walter Da Silva? Do you mean Enrico Fumia?

  • @lutaayavincent322
    @lutaayavincent322 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing your message with us.

  • @michaelhipps1228
    @michaelhipps1228 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s pronounced Poor-sha. It is a two syllable word, OKAY?

  • @TheMrBennito
    @TheMrBennito หลายเดือนก่อน

    This Maxima & the 2000/2001 Toyota Camry 2.2 , my absolute favorites. Both are so smooth and it's so quiet in the cabin, an absolute joy

  • @philh1462
    @philh1462 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the older Avensis, the T25 hatchback with 1.8 petrol auto. It's comfortable, spacious, quiet, and just goes. I love it, because whenever you need a car and no matter what you throw at it, it's the car you need. And that is ultimately the best thing a car can be. Perfect.

  • @Serdar12379
    @Serdar12379 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the ST202 FWD?

  • @volvo145
    @volvo145 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 760 did not get more powerful. It actually got less powerful in 1988 when I catalytic converter was added I had a 19 9760 I need that 147 hp‘s and it drank a huge amount of gasoline.

  • @volvo145
    @volvo145 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1989 GLE needs to court to get it has loads of chrome outside more than the GL and it has him if the first Marie chose to all the luxury equipment that you can get them at 7:60 and the whole bodies galvanized in 1990 the whole model became uglier with that new front end so yeah and 1989 GLEU still want to get to get

  • @volvo145
    @volvo145 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I And where do you get your fuel average from? It seems like you have them for the seven 6740 takes about Sierra pointe 8 L per one proton kilometers so that’s pretty good. t was more like that the 850 got the 760s in theaters at 9:40 got the interior from I mean the 940 got the 740 interior and the 960 got the 760 interior while we were having so many errors. I am a huge Volvo nurse from Sweden so I noticed his things are really unprofessional.

  • @volvo145
    @volvo145 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only full of galvanized after 1988 be the second production batch of 1988. That’s very very important when talking about Volvo too and the 700 series.

  • @lukefrancis8802
    @lukefrancis8802 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My old car haha good to see it still going

  • @benfearnhead9851
    @benfearnhead9851 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You almost have to consider the possibility that every single car will start to look more and more charismatic and charming once it gets through the 15 years or so of looking dated. Makes you look at the current cars and cars of 10 years ago or so and wonder. My dad had three successive Renault 21 Savanna estates from the late 80s into the mid 90s and I have a real affection for them. Thanks for sharing this. Subscribed!

  • @fabianandfriends2268
    @fabianandfriends2268 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it for sale

  • @mitoreto9562
    @mitoreto9562 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Эта машина стала культовой даже в России . Я её себе купил в 2006 м не потому , что она была дешевле других , а потому что она мне очень понравилась ! Катаюсь до сих пор и очень доволен !

  • @pauli5506
    @pauli5506 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lotus should came back to formula 1!

  • @CuanB
    @CuanB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m from South Africa and I’m even sitting in my KE30 Corolla

  • @TorqueTalks-cu4mz
    @TorqueTalks-cu4mz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hey mate just an update, that spoiler is specific to the Version R model.

  • @alexandruduta8102
    @alexandruduta8102 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    te iubeste cu bmw 316

  • @dh88comet
    @dh88comet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's pronounced Ecla, the 't' is silent.

  • @isata5625
    @isata5625 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pls what the size of your rim?

  • @SuperDickiedavies
    @SuperDickiedavies 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bike rack @9:22 😂

  • @carfan7727
    @carfan7727 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alvis T21s the best cars ever made and i say that without ever having a ride in one still on my bucket list though

  • @benfearnhead9851
    @benfearnhead9851 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a 2.0 phase 3 GTV owner I have to admit I'm still wanting to scratch the Busso itch even though I found a tidy, well maintained example, nothings missing, everything works and it's a total pleasure to drive. This one looks awesome in the Azzurro Nuvola and the Alfaholics treatment no doubt makes it even more special. What a thing!

  • @ttall3334
    @ttall3334 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video thank you. I own a 1998 3.0 version and have the same level of affection for that Busso engine. It is pure visceral Italian muscle .......

  • @ianreading926
    @ianreading926 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I turned 16 my 1st bike was a Honda c200 (1965 model) . It was a great little bike. I am now in my 60s & I have just purchased another one (1965 model). Drain the old oil from the engine & refill with new oil before you try to start the engine.Regards Ian (Carlisle, England)

  • @TheSussexpillbox
    @TheSussexpillbox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    68 KF 57 was used by 104 REGT RA (V) and then later 37 SIG REGT. So UK based with no deployment. In to service 1986 and cast quite late in 2010 from storage.

  • @TheSussexpillbox
    @TheSussexpillbox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The L85 rack is not pointing up for safety, as any soldier stowing a loaded rifle would be on a serious charge! It is the mk2 mount area, originally being one on the passenger floor to dash and one horizontally on the bulkhead behind the seats. The Wolf has them between the seats also but higher mounted. The trailer would have been a 3/4 ton trailer, by Sankey, or Bradley, etc. The Penman is much newer having arrived around 2004 designed for the Wolf, this 90 Land Rover would have been cast from service before the Penman was made.

  • @youknoweverything7643
    @youknoweverything7643 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you want a cheap 90s Honda civic with a manual transmission just buy you a automatic since those are cheaper and nobody wants them and easier to find unmolested cause nobody wanted to mod a automatic honda civic or something similar to it like jntegras back then cause they was slow and expensive back in late 90s to early 2000s to swap from auto to manual. Now you just buy a auto and swap it to manual and boom manual trans civic wery easy to do. We use to turn autos into manuals all the. Time when i was 10 racing fwd 4 cylinder class back in 2002 -2005. And trust me you can also use different trans between covics and integras and they will bolt up to each other and make more lower rpm torque and different gear ratios ect. Even the 90s saturns will out run a stock 90s honda civic all day long so those are over looked cars and very cheap to pick up a nice one thats two door and manual for very cheap and they have tons of mods and tunes and aftermarket parts for those as well

  • @youknoweverything7643
    @youknoweverything7643 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I ise to make fun of them when in highschool at the Civic boys cause they was wanting to be like out of the movie fast and furious 1,2& tokyo drift. I did grow up racing asphalt oval track cars and tbh my first oval track car was a 92 chevy caviler and it would put run all the 90s civics and this was backnin 03 and saturns the 2 door ones fron 90s also kileed the covics power wise and habdeling wise but now all you see is integras civics and corollas camrys and mazdas for that 4 cylinder fwd class. I race rear wheel drive 800 hp latemodels now. But in ealry 2000s i had 3 civics for oval racing, cavilers and 2 saturns i went through in the 3 years i raced thst class and now i wosh i jad t gutted out and ruined the hatch back and coupe civics i had cause they was in mint condition before we built them into racecars. We was supposed to be stock and no motor mods but we did head work and tuned them and would do motor swaps ect cause some motors from other cars are the same motor for like the caviler but they made them a little faster and just tons of little stuff we did and on the dyno my civic made 210 fwhp which was nuts but nevwr got disqualified gor cheating jist a really well built motor and read betwen the lines of the rules wish i had those 3 civics bow as street/track day cars. They are now very cheap to mod and build the motor and make tons of power for cheap prices. If you want a cheap Honda civic with a manual transmission just buy you a automatic since those are cheaper and nobody wants them and easier to find unmolested cause nobody wanted to mod a automatic honda civic or something similar to it like jntegras back then cause they was slow and expensive back in late 90s to early 2000s to swap from auto to manual. Now you just buy a auto and swap it to manual and boom manual trans civic wery easy to do. We use to turn autos into manuals all the. Time when i was 10 racing fwd 4 cylinder class back in 2002 -2005.