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I’ve got an 03 sedan with the 5 speed manual and 1.7 engine also. I agree it definitely has enough power to be fun to drive while the gas mileage is very reasonable. Plan to keep it until I find a manual heavy duty truck I really like. Until then I’m pretty happy with it. Replaced the timing belt recently with one of the technicians I work with which is a pain in the butt job but far better than losing the engine and therefore the vehicle. The timing belt is a dumb and cheap design compared to the chain but at least it doesn’t need to be done that often and isn’t the worst thing you could have to do.
I had one of these. I had an 05 EX Couple Special edition with a manual. It had the beige seats and light brown dash interior (the only nice looking interior of that model IMO) I got it for $1800 with 300K miles. It was blue with white-blue LED lights and a led kit for the fog lights. It looked pretty clean for a stock car. The only 'issue' with it, or Cheap Honda's in-general is that people think they can DIY them because they're so easy to work on. It had the alternator improperly installed so a bolt snapped. The belt ended up snapping later which was how I found out. The LED kit was also wired up incorrectly, so the headlights kept going out randomly. I also had to do some rewiring for the speakers among other things because someone installed a system prior (pretty common with Honda's). I later had the timing belt jump teeth because somehow the previous person who installed it had it rubbing and it burnt up the teeth. Needless to say, it was a good car but a basket-case of DIY repairs. Just because something is easy to work on doesn't mean its ACTUALLY a good thing. It also was a 300K mile car, and while Honda's are reliable, you can't skip maint like any regular car. Shocks, A/C, other suspension components, and many other things went during my ownership as-well. It was an $1800 car that quickly doubled its value in repairs. I actually had a neighbor with a same model Honda and they ended up junking theirs due to similar issues. Previous owners doing more harm than good. I'm not saying this to say used Honda's are bad though, I'm just saying that there can be downsides to buying older, higher-mileage Honda's, especially ones that are so easy to work on. Anyways though, its not all negative, on the actual CAR, if you find a good one, which shouldn't be too hard, I think I was just unlucky, It ran pretty well after I fixed the issues. I loved that car, I bet it could've easily done another 300K miles in it. I actually still miss it till this day, and I've owned WAY more expensive cars, but it left its impression. I actually intend to buy another one eventually. I really loved the engine, quiet, smooth. I loved revving it out (Vtec yo). It wasn't fast at all but just hearing the engine was enough for me to love that car. No riced exhaust was a bonus. It was a tame regular car with great gas mileage and felt reliable and good to be in, comfortable enough, etc, but then when you wanted some fun, it provided that too. Enough engagement to row through the gears. I just can't describe how fun/cool of a car it was. Like I said, I've owned some insane sports cars, and some insane luxury cars, and I can't exactly pinpoint why, but that car felt perfect to me. Not many cars have gave me that feeling, but that car did.
Violent are you trying to say you can’t repair your car by yourself because its easy to work on since it’s a Honda? I’ve done my own repairs on my Acura that I used to have just fine. There is no problem working on your own cars.
My first car was a 2004 Honda Civic Ex with 160,000 miles on it. Got it in November 2018. It’s April 2021, started working on cars, added a bunch of tech and a few fun little engine mods for the hell of it and the car runs phenomenally. Truly an indestructible beast. Always fun to drive and always able to impress my other car friend’s with its reliability and handling
@@nibbax7772 Absolutely, as long as the miles haven't been rolled back and no major oil leaks. Also, the exhaust manifold is notorious for cracking, check its condition too.
I feel like I hit the lottery... my wife had a 91' Corolla she drove for 14 years, then she got a 95' Civic she has been driving for 15 years, and she loves both of these great cars.... After she got the Civic, I drove the Corolla for another 5 years..... talk about saving a ton of money....
Yeah but if you care about safety, maybe it's time to upgrade. Savings won't buy you health if you get in an accident. That was my motivation for selling my Honda Accord 2003
@@joachimjankowski4618 I hit a tree at 60 mph with no seatbelt in my dad’s 99 accord when I was in HS. Everybody who saw the pictures of the car said I should be dead. Old Honda’s are plenty safe
@@thetechlibrarian You're thinking the right way. Scotty says that he des that in cars that were made afyer 2010, there's more problems sooner. Problems that only occurred in 150k, 180k and even 200 k or even 120 k has seeing them appear at 60k miles. Even on Toyotas. That's why i got a Toyota camry 2004, it's more near the legendary car era, 2000 and 1990s and still a teenager.
Ford's can do that too just not as often as a Honda, Toyota or hyundai and probably even mazda although I'm not sure how long they can last I originally was guna get a mazda 3 2006 but got a 05 elantra cause the price was too good one owner and that beta 2 engine of hyundais is so bulletproof my god.
@@robmalcolm8042 Yeah,and there's the factor of generally driven distance after all starts. My mileage is from rural area drives. It would be almost certain that engine life would be shorter in constant city driving. Generally speaking it would be good if modern vehicles would have counter for running hours per certain distance. Though average speed is quite good factor. Mine is something like 70km/h. I think it's something like 50miles/h without calculating. Anyway way higher than average seen.
Learned to drive in a 2002 Civic LX when it was already 10 yrs old. Managed to overheat it twice and my older brother never changed the oil when he had it. By the time it was my turn, everything on the road seemed faster than it. But it still ran despite the neglect and it was a fun car! Unfortunately, I got a bee in my eye while driving my 2nd year of college and crashed into a wall at 35 mph. Walked away just fine. Gotta love that generation Civic. I get a smile whenever I see one still putting around
I bought a 2005 EX sedan automatic back in the summer of 2020; it had 168000 kms. 2 years later here in 2022, its still going strong with no problems. Very reliable, easy to work on, and parts are easy to find. Love this car!
I have a 2005 Honda Civic DX reverb 1.7L non Vtech in Fiji pearl blue and the civic foundation its self is a very nice platform handle awesome and pretty quick ahaha. Kinda funny my cars also in need of front wheel bearing but not as bad as that white ex
We have owned four Civic EX’s over a 40 year span and never any issues with any of them! Also one Accord EX, one CRV and a Honda Element (which is my current vehicle) and no issues. We did buy these new and performed scheduled maintenance. 👍
I had a 2001 2 door, kept it 8 years 180K miles still ran and shifted perfect. That was a good generation civic, just had to change the valve cover gasket every few years cause they end up leaking and fouling out spark plugs or even coils.
Bought one in decent shape a year ago for $500 - needed $250 in repairs right away (couple brake lines rotted out) and then I’ve put in another 250 on other things throughout the last year. So $1000 for a reliable 5-speed civic EX... I’m with it.
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@Imlerith, general of the Wild hunt my little brother found a green coup in good condition same year half the miles stick bought it for a grand he loves it. The muffler was rusted out so he straight piped it lol welded a make shift one
I had an h22 swapped 95 accord that I hit a deer with at 120 mph. I was stupid and young. It destroyed the car but I walked away without a scratch. motor still ran and was able to part out. Was 15 years ago and have only owned hondas and acuras since.
@@allighabell3138 my 95 was a 2 door manual and I still think about that car. Would immediately buy if I found a good rust free one but pretty impossible in my region.
@helicopter weewee they are very similar, in my opinion the Honda is just better has way more aftermarket support and I think looks better.. but that is my opinion..
@@pH7screwtube I do there is a reason civics are the fastest fwd car in the 1/4 mile 7.6 at over 215mph is very impressive to me for what those little cars can do..
My wife has had a 2005 Civic LX since it was a year old. It's an automatic with 260K and still runs like a Swiss watch. Despite both O2 sensors being replaced with Denso, still have check engine light. After reset it came back P0420 within 10 minutes of driving.
Had a 2005 Civic 4 door standard transmission years ago. It really was a great car. Engine idled so smoothly you could almost balance a nickel on the running engine. Should of never sold it.
Loved my Gen 7 ‘02 D17A2 MT. 280,000 miles on it. Lasted until I ran over a deer someone else clobbered at 70 mph. Busted the radiator and cooked the engine. Great car, fun to drive, learned to double clutch with it. Wish I still had it-was hoping to go over 300,000.
Scotty you hit the nail on the head with this one! my car is basically identical to this one. ‘04 2 door EX with the 5 speed and 136k miles, and the only problems I’ve had were self inflicted. Had it for 7 years, it was my first car and I’m not planning on getting rid of it anytime soon!
I’ve owned an ‘03 Civic for 14 years now. I bought it with 16k miles for $5,000. It’s got 170k miles today and the only non-maintenance repair I’ve ever made was replacing a single plug coil (and valve cover gasket). And though I’ll probably have to replace it in the next couple years, it still has the original clutch!
I believe it. My '97 has the original clutch too at 335k miles! (I am replacing the clutch soon though-the clutch is still fine, but a bearing is noisy, and I figure it makes since to do the clutch and all the bearings while it's apart)
@@truthsmiles That gives me confidence. My bearing JUST got noisy, but I was concerned about going to work before I got it fixed ("Going to work" for me means making long drives. For instance, I leave tomorrow on a 600 mile round trip to photograph a girls volleyball sectional finals) I'll probably put about 2000 miles on the car before the end of the season (in 2 weeks) After that, I was planning on having the repairs made. I worried that that was pushing the bearing too much
@@SJHFoto I assume it’s only when you push the clutch in, right? My noise comes and goes and it’s not overwhelming. It’s like I feel it complaining when it’s been humid and then dry, but then it gets quiet again. I can feel it in the pedal, but only just. If yours sounds similar I’d say you have nothing immediate to worry about, especially for long drives where you won’t be using the bearing much if at all. And don’t forget absolute worst case you can shift without the clutch. If the bearing completely disintegrates on you (unlikely), park on a hill. Then to start, put it in first, push in the clutch pedal (to allow the starter to work), and crank the key. The car should lurch to life. Alternatively if it’s a pretty steep hill you can just put it in third or fourth and key on, let off the brake to get the engine going. And then just shift gently, trying to match the engine to wheel speed for the gear you want. With a little practice you’ll get the hang of it. Only stop signs and stop lights are tricky :)
@@truthsmiles No, no-if there is a noise when you push the clutch in, that's the throwout bearing. Mine happens when I take my foot off the clutch. This is the input shaft bearing, This bearing is in the transmission itself. If it breaks, high speed ball bearing will ricochet off the gears and components in the transmission turning it into scrap!
Watching this in the 2005 civic manual lol. Scotty couldn't be more spot on. 7 years with this car and it has never let me down. Fun, reliable and yes, very zippy!
@@tenhundredkills Lol No, the funny part is I'm in IL. I literally see 5 a day, just on my commute to work. Probably more if i drove further. My comute is about 20min. About 2 or 3 years ago i saw maybe one or two a week! Everyones trading their civic for a model 3 it feels.. over here at least. Don't get me wrong guys. I do see alot of civics tho! Reliable car forsure, minus the 1.5L turbo engines. Straight garbage.
Currently driving a 2000 Honda accord LX. For a 21-year-old car, still drives as smooth as butter and saves a ton of gas. I love this car. Even when I upgrade I’m keeping it around.
Gear Whine same here. That Camry that just drove by? That was built here in America. An American citizen was given a job to help build that car and gets paid which helps feed their family. Im glad a lot of Japanese cars are made here and still have great quality
@@dalegribble3684 *Dale* - I know what's wrong with it, it's a Ford. You know what they say Ford stands for, don't ya?, It stands for Fix it again Tony. Haha *Hank Hill* - You're Thinking of a Fiat Dale.
We've got an '89 CRX with 115k on it, we took it to a "dyno day" for fun last year and out of it's 130hp rated 31 years ago, it produced 132hp! Fantastically built engines
I used to have an 87 crx. I drove it for 12 years. I loved that car. Then I moved to another city and my parents told me to get a new car as my brother wouldn’t be around to fix it for me. Other than regular maintenance, I had the clutch replaced. I got a civic. Reliable but not as fun as the crx.
I got my first car last year. A 2005 Honda civic dx 2 door with 200,000 miles on it. The person who sold it to me screwed me over and ive had to put thousands of dollars into fixing all the problems that weren't mentioned when I paid for it. Now that I fixed all the major problems im completely satisfied with how it performs.
@schmingusss if I could go back I'd save up for a newer car and not give the scum who sold me the car a penny. I learned my lesson. I should of taken it to a mechanic for a check up before agreeing to buy it. Besides all that now that it's fixed I have no issues with the car.
Had 2 of them, diesel and 1.6 sport. Twice Jazz 1.4 and now Accord 2.0 K20A6 - older than it looks. Can't complain, however isuzu diesel wasn't state of the art.
These are great cars. 120 HP doesn't sound like much but the car only weighs 2400 pounds, 0 to 60 in the 8 second range is pretty great for an econobox.
I have a 2005 Civic VP: no abs, no cruise, crank windows, stick shift with 320k miles on it. LOVE the simple little 1.7L sohc engine and how cheap/easy repairs and maintenance are. I plan on having it for another 300k.
I like Hondas. What made me get a Toyota were 3 reasons: 1. After a Honda model generation completes 10 years of existence, the brand won't supply OEM parts. You just have to get aftermarket ones; 2. It is common for a 13 year old Toyota to show ZERO codes on a tester. It is also common for a 13 year old Honda to show some of them; 3. Honda parts, even aftermarket ones, are a bit more expensive than Toyota's counterparts, especially suspension. However, Hondas are nicer to drive. Have a more complex suspension system. But I really do like Hondas... Those things are great cars.
I had an 04 Civic LX. I got bored of it and sold it to the neighbor for their daughter. I want to buy it back when she gets tired of it. That car was bullet proof. I drove it hard and it still drove like new at 230K Miles. I want it back for it's good gas mileage and dependability.
Love my '05 Civic EX SE. Bought it with 127K on it, now has 187K. Other than normal maintenance, I've had to replace the alternator. That's all. I average 33 MPG and have seen over 41 mpg on a long highway trip. Did 610 mi on one tank once.
I have a 2001 civic just like that one. I love it!! 357000kms and still going strong. 7th generation civic coupe with a 5 speed. One of the best civic ever!!
I have a nephew who bought a Honda Civic brand New Years ago when he was single. He still owns and occasionally drives that car to this day. It’s in great shape and will probably last for ever. Put my name in the hat for those give always. I really need a floor jack. And jack stands. I’ve never paid anyone to change my oil. I’ve gotten older and really are mechanically inclined. I love working with my hands. I have a condition called Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder) it limits my ability to raise my right hand up above my head but I manage to complete some tasks. I’m awaiting surgery which hopefully will be sooner than later.
Thanks Scotty I didn’t think you had time to read comments but I admit I was wrong. I’d like to come by and have you look at my air conditioner on the f150 I live here in the city. I fixed the intake manifold gasket and replaced the intake. Call me please at 713-628-3702. Thanks. Be safe in your relocation and enjoy the new adventure.
We received a 1982 Honda Prelude in our workshop a couple of years ago. It had been well cared for - but definitely not a garage queen. The interior was immaculate. All the switchgear was solid and working, the seats were not worn or flat. The sunroof had zero leaks. The build-quality was of the highest standard. Both myself and my mother have owned Accord Euros. She bought her car brand new in 04. Again, amazing build quality. I recently replaced the alternator for her. I have also replaced the door lock actuator (common problem). That is it - nothing else has needed fixing in 16 years!
Honda engines always have that ticking! I own a 2006 accord lx, 2013 civic si and a 2016 civic lx. All work well and make that ticking sound. Out of all of my hondas my 2013 civic si is super fun to drive! 6 speed manual transmission with a 2.4 liter engine. The k24 is so pleasing when it comes to vtec power!
I've owned a 2003 EX for over 10 years now. Only thing that is annoying is the coils dying slow deaths. Synchros can take a beating, but I don't suggest it because of the shift forks bending. EX and DX/LX are different gear ratios transmissions (close set 4.44:1 in the EX/VTEC) Excellent K swap choice vehicle. Also good vehicle to go electric assist steering for less combustable fluid under the hood and around 7hp back fulltime. The Civics in between 2001-2005 are known for bump steer, however Whiteline does offer a bushing set to fix that. Excellent choice for a low budget, everyday car with track potential.
I literally just bought a manual 2004 EX sedan from the original owner with 200k on the clock. All maintenance is up to date and it drives like new! Peppy little car and I'm averaging about 38 mpg. Best part is its still on the original clutch, going strong!
I had a 05 LX Special Edition with the 5 speed manual. Bought with 100k miles and got to 200k until someone rear ended me and totaled it. Only thing I had to do is front wheel bearings besides normal maintenance. Best car I ever owned. Would have ran to 400k no problem.
My wife owned a 2000 Honda Civic EX coupe with over 250k miles on it, and she used to drive it every day like it was stolen! 😂 That thing rode like a champ! Never broke or left her stranded. Oil, tires, and brake pads... that’s all we put on it until it actually got stolen! Great cars!
Yup, I've been there. I'd go with a Toyota personally. Hondas (usually the 4 cylinders over the V6 engines) are pretty solid too, I just don't trust their transmissions as much. I've had great reliability with my old Lexus ES300 (before someone totaled it) and my current Camry. It amazes me how much abuse people can do to these cars and they still keep running.
I actually have an 02 four door 5 speed EX with 200k and it's as solid as a BOULDER. I live in Ohio and took her down to Florida and back with a bad sway bar link and the only issue I had is that my alternator belt de-tensioned itself after I returned. Went down and back completely safe and even with a bad link the car didnt even feel squirly (except over bumps)
Scotty Kilmer I just bought a 2003 Honda Civic coupe lx last year in March and i bought with 200,034 miles, I just fixed the catalytic converter for the front engine, new tires and some other stuff cuz it was running idling when I bought it ,now it’s 218,386 thanks to you I save a few thousand bucks which I learned to fix the car Hamilton, NJ
I had a 2005 VP manual for years and commuted heavily with it...now in 2022 I deeply regret ever selling it. It was white with gold 17” Enkei 6-spoke rims and good tires. It was a fantastic car!
Bought a 2004 Civic LX manual for $1000 with 215,000 miles. Replaced water pump, timing belt, installed new head gasket, new clutch and throw out bearing and new input shaft bearing on the transmission, hopefully it last to 500,000 miles like Scotty said.
There's plenty of wheel bearing press kits out there to help with this kind of problem, for those who lack a hydraulic press. Buy whatever one suits you and avoid renting one out from an auto parts shop (AutoZone, O'Reilly's), because the "Honda-specific" kits are usually worn out and don't work that well.
My 02 Honda Civic Ex Coupe has 205k on it and it wont die. Im the original owner and its my daily for work. Gonna give it to my son for him to daily. He loves driving manual.
Nope nope nope the k20a3 is the most reliable same with a k24.They known to go 300k miles and still goes into redline safely and guess what they come with a timing chain.All other Honda smaller weaker engines are slower and have weaker internals that cant be reliably pushed to the max daily
Scotty I remember when Chrysler and Mercedes had a thing going on. They had a 3.0 Bluetech diesel option for certain models including Ram and Jeep. Expensive but better than the Italian diesels. Lol.
I love this car, have it for over 10 years but the biggest problems with this vehicle are the airbags and overheating problems which causes head gasket to fail.
2001-2005 be aware: these have transmission problems that occur early on with in the first 100k miles, and as they age head gaskets and overheating around 170k, owned a 2001 honda civic for 19 years. The best honda civic was the 1996-2000 these engines can go to 300K+ miles bullet proof.
I had an ‘05 EX almost exactly like this one but automatic. It was fun to drive and I babied it, but it still blew a head gasket at about 125,000 miles and quickly turned into a money pit. I replaced it with a new 2014 Accord and it’s been smooth sailing since then.
Scotty, the diesel engine your refer to is made by VM Motori they are nothing to wrote home about and this is truly understatement. From my experience they are notorious engines.
in imy country Indonesia this type of civic more a younger people car than corolla in same year,corolla start to bigger and more comfort,so older people prefer corolla,still those both car value is very strong for use car in same year
@@AnonymousGuy-ij3xi yea dude.. Mitsubishi is pretty popular too, especially with their heavy duty commercial vehicles. Very good diesel engines that last for a long time n easy to fix if they break down
@@aldolfagus6850 oh ok nice. I wanted to ask so if it the diésel cars that are more popular? And what do people do to make them last long, i jour on other countries Mitsubishi is a top brand but here in the US it's not. Do they change their timing belts and water pump more often or is it just changing the oil of you know?
@@AnonymousGuy-ij3xi In Indonesia, diesel fuel costs cheaper than regular gasoline fuel. Thats why its popular, and tons of workshops know how to work on them. These vehicles also hold their value pretty good. I can’t say much about Mitsubishi in the US. IMO, the competition for auto industry is also tougher in the US compared to Asian market.
I had a 2001 Civic DX with a 5-speed manual x-mission. Bought it brand new. Nice car, but has its issues. Crankshaft oil seals tend to go bad, and has a timing belt. It is stiff, but they do take turns well. Good car, just take care of it.
Camry is also a lot heavier. But unbeatable reliability and comfort. No one buys a Camry for speed unless it’s one of the new TRD ones and even then it’s just a different exhaust, wheels and a wing.
I purchased a 2006 Camry Sports Edition which is one of the more rare Camry trim models since the vast majority are LE trims. The Camry's from that generation a nearly bullet proof. It's got the sport tuned suspension, alloy spoke wheels, all four disc brakes, black spider like projection headlights. It sort of looks like an early 2000s Mazda 6 but remains me more of a Lexus. It sure looks a lot better than the LE trim models for sure.
@@ValentinoBentley I agree with your statement when referring to the 4cyl. Camrys. My 07 SE with the 3.5l V6 has embarrassed a few punks at the lights. It'll light the front tires and shift at 5 to 6k with no issues. Total sleeper.
Honda's built millions & million's of motorcycle engines with chain driven cams...they should have never ever bulit a car with a rubber belt driven cam, and an interference engine at that. I'm just sayin
@ - I did a timing belt, pulleys and also the 2 auxiliary belts last year on my old Mazda Protege and the whole lot cost less than $100 - Took my time and it was done in 2 and a half hours. I should imagine that Civic would cost the same. Obviously a V6 engine is a different matter. A lot of motors have problems with chains and often before 120,000 miles and then you are in for some big money, so it's swings and roundabouts. Research the car before you buy is the best answer.
@@david37376 Nice...I was able to drive my Honda to Las Vegas..Oregon, Arizona..no issues..but recently I notice my TPMS is on its starting to ride a bit rough..I believe I need front Struts...well enjoy your day happy Honda driving.
@@dorcaspowellpowell5971 I haven't had to change the struts yet. I just change the oil, cabin air, air filter and coolant, transmission fluid and coolant when needed to keep it running well.
My 2013 used Honda Civic Sport is THE car. I have owned this car for four years and have had nothing to fix. At 179 thousand miles it uses NO oil, does not leak, vibrate, squeak, or smell funny. Starts every time. Gets about 40 mpg. Oh, and I love the 5 speed manual transmission. Scared the Salesman when I test drove it. He said he thought I was going to rip the wheels off. I told him that there was not going to be a problem since I had not red lined the engine, yet. I love a stick, and am older than you.
Just bought a 2001 ex coupe with 250000, still runs like a dream, had the top end of the engine rebuilt and resurfaced by the previous owners at 230000 (i think it just needed a head gasket and they just decided to do all that while they were in there because that's what these engines were known for sum times) , and had a new transmission installed in 2018. It's an automatic, but I'm not too worried seeing it had a new transmission 5 years ago, but anyways, thanks for reaffirming my purchase!
THIS IS THE SAME YEAR IVE BEEN OWNING FOR 3 years my first car and im a teen dad and may i say reliable as hell and i treat my civic like crap and has never failed me 🤧still to this day im maintaining it and driving it
I have the same one but the DX and in automatic, a year later after I bought it (2018) the transmission went out while I was on my way to university (which is 30-45 mins from where I live) and got it to drive back home by turning it off everytime the transmission stopped working 😂😂 I got it fixed and it’s been running like brand new ever since, I love the car
Miguel A. I have an 04 auto lx. Trans went out in September 2018. I replaced it and it’s still running good! Just need a valve cover gasket but I won’t replace it it’s been leaking for 2 years now does not seem to be a problem
@@alexandrefauchon7755 mine might be leaking too, the engine is covered in oil but the oil level is perfectly fine, i wont worry unless i see it’s wasting too much oil 😂
@@MlGGY same. I change my oil every 3000 miles and no issues at all. It's stil pretty much full. I also fill up my coolant reservoir once a month and it's at minimum after a month and then I fill it up to max and restart! It's been 2 years and 24 000 miles. Like Scotty would say: "Oil is cheap, engines aren't"
@@MlGGY what fixed your transmission from turing off? Replaced cam shaft position sensor? I assume it was going into limp mode where it would give you little to no power but if you turned it off and waiting a little it would turn on like no problem?
@@dailotom i honestly don’t know, i would just drive until the car wouldn’t respond to acceleration and i would park somewhere safe and turn the car off, then i’d wait around 5 minutes and turn the car back on and it would run normally for a few miles until it stopped responding again and then i would do the whole process again until i got home 😅
i'm poor i couldn't buy type r so i went to drag race guy he swap my engine with something imaginary fast engine, hide d15b instead of d17a under all d17 components, it's way good man i'm very thankful, thank god, i watch a lot of your vids to take care of my car, thank you scotty kilmer for your tips and help.
Bought my red Ex Coupe new in 2004. 15 years and 140 k absolutely no problems. Not highway miles. July 2009 till now: Blown head gasket. Repaired two oil leaks on top of engine. Compliance bushings. New radiator. Honda rebuilt alternator. Main oxygen sensor. Turn signal relay. If stuff will stop breaking I'll get new struts. Washed waxed frequently. Great paint. Paid dent repair guys. Little kids ask me if it's new. No problems with the automatic transmission. I'll drive it into the ground. If a crazy Dallas driver crashes into me, insurance wouldn't pay much. Maybe only 2k.
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@@crisdlcruz145 evening!
@@scottykilmer
My 2000 Honda Accord has 270,800 miles.
When she reaches 300 K, I'll ship her to you as a gift.
I’ve got an 03 sedan with the 5 speed manual and 1.7 engine also. I agree it definitely has enough power to be fun to drive while the gas mileage is very reasonable. Plan to keep it until I find a manual heavy duty truck I really like. Until then I’m pretty happy with it. Replaced the timing belt recently with one of the technicians I work with which is a pain in the butt job but far better than losing the engine and therefore the vehicle. The timing belt is a dumb and cheap design compared to the chain but at least it doesn’t need to be done that often and isn’t the worst thing you could have to do.
Early 90's Hondas are the best IMO...I'd kill for a 91 CRX or Civic Hatchback SiR
Hey Scotty use the other ending to your videos sometime - the one where you said as soon as I get out the insane asylum
“It’s a Honda, so when you turn the key, it starts rights up” 🙏💯
Every time I start my Honda up I just think about Scotty Kilmer saying, “Typical Honda, starts right up!” 😂
And to think, I recently did a Honda Accord cylinder head that overheated and snapped the camshaft. But Ok.
I am the Offender of All so? That don’t change nothin
@@silasmcgee3647 Changes everything. Its mechanical and it will fail. Some sooner than others. Its a fact of life Jr.
I am the Offender of All lol nope xd xd muted
No Honda VTEC engine has EVER failed within warranty. EVER.
They'll all last 200,000km with just oil changes and one cambelt change.
@@HandSolitude 200,000km is low milage for a Honda. Mine is currently at 400,000km and running strong. No smoke and almost no oil burning.
my mitsubishi lancer is 215,000km still running fine. But serviced every 15,000km
No they go just after 😂🤣😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Accord V6 vtecs have been recalled for piston rings
"Kids drive em like maniacs"
Am kid, can confirm.
Yea sad seeing civics try and be fast.
@@FitnessGuru91 h swap with turbo can be fast
@@directorbeau lol. Don't waste money on mods. Save your money. Invest your money and get a real car.
@@seren1ty755 I already have a real car and didn't say I owned one, just saying civics can be fast.
@@FitnessGuru91 lol you're silly
I'd be willing to bet this Civic with a manual transmission could easily hit a million miles with proper maintenance.
I still miss mine. I had the 02 and when I sold it, it had 150,000 miles and running like a brand new car.
I had one of these. I had an 05 EX Couple Special edition with a manual. It had the beige seats and light brown dash interior (the only nice looking interior of that model IMO) I got it for $1800 with 300K miles. It was blue with white-blue LED lights and a led kit for the fog lights. It looked pretty clean for a stock car.
The only 'issue' with it, or Cheap Honda's in-general is that people think they can DIY them because they're so easy to work on.
It had the alternator improperly installed so a bolt snapped. The belt ended up snapping later which was how I found out.
The LED kit was also wired up incorrectly, so the headlights kept going out randomly.
I also had to do some rewiring for the speakers among other things because someone installed a system prior (pretty common with Honda's).
I later had the timing belt jump teeth because somehow the previous person who installed it had it rubbing and it burnt up the teeth.
Needless to say, it was a good car but a basket-case of DIY repairs. Just because something is easy to work on doesn't mean its ACTUALLY a good thing.
It also was a 300K mile car, and while Honda's are reliable, you can't skip maint like any regular car. Shocks, A/C, other suspension components, and many other things went during my ownership as-well. It was an $1800 car that quickly doubled its value in repairs.
I actually had a neighbor with a same model Honda and they ended up junking theirs due to similar issues. Previous owners doing more harm than good.
I'm not saying this to say used Honda's are bad though, I'm just saying that there can be downsides to buying older, higher-mileage Honda's, especially ones that are so easy to work on.
Anyways though, its not all negative, on the actual CAR, if you find a good one, which shouldn't be too hard, I think I was just unlucky, It ran pretty well after I fixed the issues. I loved that car, I bet it could've easily done another 300K miles in it. I actually still miss it till this day, and I've owned WAY more expensive cars, but it left its impression. I actually intend to buy another one eventually.
I really loved the engine, quiet, smooth. I loved revving it out (Vtec yo). It wasn't fast at all but just hearing the engine was enough for me to love that car.
No riced exhaust was a bonus.
It was a tame regular car with great gas mileage and felt reliable and good to be in, comfortable enough, etc, but then when you wanted some fun, it provided that too. Enough engagement to row through the gears. I just can't describe how fun/cool of a car it was.
Like I said, I've owned some insane sports cars, and some insane luxury cars, and I can't exactly pinpoint why, but that car felt perfect to me. Not many cars have gave me that feeling, but that car did.
@Johnny Reb I needed a hatchback for my side gig. I couldn't fit big boxes into the trunk.
Violent are you trying to say you can’t repair your car by yourself because its easy to work on since it’s a Honda? I’ve done my own repairs on my Acura that I used to have just fine. There is no problem working on your own cars.
i had an 05 d17 they had head issues
Can’t go wrong with a Toyota or Honda.
No, owning any car is going wrong. Because the damn things need meat pilots.
@@NeverTalkToCops1 guess u need a bike. oh, you need a meat person to operate that too.😬
@@NeverTalkToCops1 It seems you have......... issues.
Same with Hyundai, Kia, and Mazda.
Totally agree.
My first car was a 2004 Honda Civic Ex with 160,000 miles on it. Got it in November 2018. It’s April 2021, started working on cars, added a bunch of tech and a few fun little engine mods for the hell of it and the car runs phenomenally. Truly an indestructible beast. Always fun to drive and always able to impress my other car friend’s with its reliability and handling
What kind of tech and mods did you do for your civic?
i jus got it as my first car too lol
what mods did you do?
I’m getting offered a 2004 Honda civic LX/EX for $8,000 with 62k original miles. Do you think it’s worth it. It’ll be my first car
@@nibbax7772 Absolutely, as long as the miles haven't been rolled back and no major oil leaks. Also, the exhaust manifold is notorious for cracking, check its condition too.
I'm a Honda guy I like Toyota to but I never thought I would hear this from Scotty
I feel like I hit the lottery... my wife had a 91' Corolla she drove for 14 years, then she got a 95' Civic she has been driving for 15 years, and she loves both of these great cars.... After she got the Civic, I drove the Corolla for another 5 years..... talk about saving a ton of money....
Yeah but if you care about safety, maybe it's time to upgrade. Savings won't buy you health if you get in an accident. That was my motivation for selling my Honda Accord 2003
Yeah kind of the boat I'm in, I'm not sure the current crop of cars will be reliable as some of the older ones.
Niiice. That's a very encouraging story. I appreciate it.
@@joachimjankowski4618
I hit a tree at 60 mph with no seatbelt in my dad’s 99 accord when I was in HS. Everybody who saw the pictures of the car said I should be dead. Old Honda’s are plenty safe
@@thetechlibrarian You're thinking the right way. Scotty says that he des that in cars that were made afyer 2010, there's more problems sooner. Problems that only occurred in 150k, 180k and even 200 k or even 120 k has seeing them appear at 60k miles. Even on Toyotas. That's why i got a Toyota camry 2004, it's more near the legendary car era, 2000 and 1990s and still a teenager.
My 2009 Honda Civic just hit 250000 miles.
What's the big deal? My 2008 Ford Mondeo is now at 367 283 in miles.
@@jothain 👍
Ford's can do that too just not as often as a Honda, Toyota or hyundai and probably even mazda although I'm not sure how long they can last I originally was guna get a mazda 3 2006 but got a 05 elantra cause the price was too good one owner and that beta 2 engine of hyundais is so bulletproof my god.
@@robmalcolm8042 you won't see many hyundais making it that far. They have glass engines these days.
@@robmalcolm8042 Yeah,and there's the factor of generally driven distance after all starts. My mileage is from rural area drives. It would be almost certain that engine life would be shorter in constant city driving. Generally speaking it would be good if modern vehicles would have counter for running hours per certain distance. Though average speed is quite good factor. Mine is something like 70km/h. I think it's something like 50miles/h without calculating. Anyway way higher than average seen.
Guy: Scotty I got a new ecodiesel jeep-
Scotty: *prepare to die*
That is a terrible VM motori engine
Better when you read this in his voice.
@@juliospeedbird Modern diesels are just terrible in general.
Looking for opinions on the best miss size Suv? I'm leaning towards Honda CR-V.... Thoughts?
@@shannonriggle if I had the money I would go for the new Acura RDX
Learned to drive in a 2002 Civic LX when it was already 10 yrs old. Managed to overheat it twice and my older brother never changed the oil when he had it. By the time it was my turn, everything on the road seemed faster than it. But it still ran despite the neglect and it was a fun car! Unfortunately, I got a bee in my eye while driving my 2nd year of college and crashed into a wall at 35 mph. Walked away just fine. Gotta love that generation Civic. I get a smile whenever I see one still putting around
Still have my 2004 Civic LX just hit 180k
Lmao you need to sue that bee!
Yeah you had a buzz on alright 📉😁📈
I bought a 2005 EX sedan automatic back in the summer of 2020; it had 168000 kms. 2 years later here in 2022, its still going strong with no problems. Very reliable, easy to work on, and parts are easy to find. Love this car!
These are great with the manual, but to automatics especially in the earlier models were not really the best
Yes. My 04 EX blew a head at 95K :(
@@ogmudboned thats the engine
@@dynamo3059 The early models are also known to blow heads.
I have a 2005 Honda Civic DX reverb 1.7L non Vtech in Fiji pearl blue and the civic foundation its self is a very nice platform handle awesome and pretty quick ahaha. Kinda funny my cars also in need of front wheel bearing but not as bad as that white ex
Currently looking for a 1.7L Vtech engine and transmission to swap in my coupe
We have owned four Civic EX’s over a 40 year span and never any issues with any of them! Also one Accord EX, one CRV and a Honda Element (which is my current vehicle) and no issues. We did buy these new and performed scheduled maintenance. 👍
What type of maintenance specifically since you lasted so long.
I had a 2001 2 door, kept it 8 years 180K miles still ran and shifted perfect. That was a good generation civic, just had to change the valve cover gasket every few years cause they end up leaking and fouling out spark plugs or even coils.
Bought one in decent shape a year ago for $500 - needed $250 in repairs right away (couple brake lines rotted out) and then I’ve put in another 250 on other things throughout the last year.
So $1000 for a reliable 5-speed civic EX... I’m with it.
Love the content! You answered my question on the live stream on Thursday. I was having a really rough day and didn't expect the advice! Thank you from the UK!
95 accord 5 speed manual 400 ,000 miles runs like a clock and the deer bounce right off
@Imlerith, general of the Wild hunt my little brother found a green coup in good condition same year half the miles stick bought it for a grand he loves it. The muffler was rusted out so he straight piped it lol welded a make shift one
I had an h22 swapped 95 accord that I hit a deer with at 120 mph. I was stupid and young. It destroyed the car but I walked away without a scratch. motor still ran and was able to part out. Was 15 years ago and have only owned hondas and acuras since.
@@allighabell3138 my 95 was a 2 door manual and I still think about that car. Would immediately buy if I found a good rust free one but pretty impossible in my region.
2004 Civic LX here i can confirm the Deer bounce right off at 70mph
The ultimate competitor to the Scotty’s Celica
Yes there is a 94 civic will compete and beats that celica..
@helicopter weewee those civics with the 1.5L and 1.6L where bulletproof some have gone over a million miles..
@helicopter weewee they are very similar, in my opinion the Honda is just better has way more aftermarket support and I think looks better.. but that is my opinion..
@@civicpride1986 You seem to have a bit of civicbias.
@@pH7screwtube I do there is a reason civics are the fastest fwd car in the 1/4 mile 7.6 at over 215mph is very impressive to me for what those little cars can do..
My wife has had a 2005 Civic LX since it was a year old. It's an automatic with 260K and still runs like a Swiss watch. Despite both O2 sensors being replaced with Denso, still have check engine light. After reset it came back P0420 within 10 minutes of driving.
I got a 04 civic for $4000 and have had it for over 6 years still going strong, best purchase I've ever made 👍
Had a 2005 Civic 4 door standard transmission years ago. It really was a great car. Engine idled so smoothly you could almost balance a nickel on the running engine. Should of never sold it.
I have an LX 05, and bought it 13 years ago. I've beat the hell out of it and works like the day I got it.
Bulletproof!
Loved my Gen 7 ‘02 D17A2 MT. 280,000 miles on it. Lasted until I ran over a deer someone else clobbered at 70 mph. Busted the radiator and cooked the engine. Great car, fun to drive, learned to double clutch with it. Wish I still had it-was hoping to go over 300,000.
Scotty you hit the nail on the head with this one! my car is basically identical to this one. ‘04 2 door EX with the 5 speed and 136k miles, and the only problems I’ve had were self inflicted. Had it for 7 years, it was my first car and I’m not planning on getting rid of it anytime soon!
The 1.7’s did have headgasket problems
Only thing that hurt me was when he said 2 door sedan
I’ve owned an ‘03 Civic for 14 years now. I bought it with 16k miles for $5,000. It’s got 170k miles today and the only non-maintenance repair I’ve ever made was replacing a single plug coil (and valve cover gasket). And though I’ll probably have to replace it in the next couple years, it still has the original clutch!
I believe it. My '97 has the original clutch too at 335k miles! (I am replacing the clutch soon though-the clutch is still fine, but a bearing is noisy, and I figure it makes since to do the clutch and all the bearings while it's apart)
@@SJHFoto Exactly the same for me. The throwout bearing has been noisy for 20k miles but the clutch surface itself still works well :)
@@truthsmiles That gives me confidence. My bearing JUST got noisy, but I was concerned about going to work before I got it fixed ("Going to work" for me means making long drives. For instance, I leave tomorrow on a 600 mile round trip to photograph a girls volleyball sectional finals) I'll probably put about 2000 miles on the car before the end of the season (in 2 weeks) After that, I was planning on having the repairs made. I worried that that was pushing the bearing too much
@@SJHFoto I assume it’s only when you push the clutch in, right? My noise comes and goes and it’s not overwhelming. It’s like I feel it complaining when it’s been humid and then dry, but then it gets quiet again. I can feel it in the pedal, but only just. If yours sounds similar I’d say you have nothing immediate to worry about, especially for long drives where you won’t be using the bearing much if at all.
And don’t forget absolute worst case you can shift without the clutch. If the bearing completely disintegrates on you (unlikely), park on a hill. Then to start, put it in first, push in the clutch pedal (to allow the starter to work), and crank the key. The car should lurch to life. Alternatively if it’s a pretty steep hill you can just put it in third or fourth and key on, let off the brake to get the engine going. And then just shift gently, trying to match the engine to wheel speed for the gear you want. With a little practice you’ll get the hang of it. Only stop signs and stop lights are tricky :)
@@truthsmiles No, no-if there is a noise when you push the clutch in, that's the throwout bearing. Mine happens when I take my foot off the clutch. This is the input shaft bearing, This bearing is in the transmission itself. If it breaks, high speed ball bearing will ricochet off the gears and components in the transmission turning it into scrap!
Watching this in the 2005 civic manual lol. Scotty couldn't be more spot on. 7 years with this car and it has never let me down. Fun, reliable and yes, very zippy!
Still using it today?
Ladies and gentlemen, we got him.
Does anyone else wonder what Scotty's Google search history looks like with all of the different pictures he puts in the videos? 😂😂😂
"gigantic trunk"
Scotty's perfect use of memes at his age never ceases to amaze me LOL
could be like yours and be full of kids
@@simonlloyd7557 too far dude, just making a joke lol
@E W it's just rare to see someone around Scotty's age embrace dank memez the way he does xD
I love it!
civics are everywhere. no joke ive seen like 20 in the last 2 days
Lol That's how i feel with teslas now
Well civics and corollas are dime a dozen but those cars are two of the most reliable cars on the road
You literally can't go out without seeing a civic
@@Dlow-kc6jv Do you live in California by any chance? I could see Teslas being everywhere over there.
@@tenhundredkills
Lol No, the funny part is I'm in IL. I literally see 5 a day, just on my commute to work. Probably more if i drove further. My comute is about 20min. About 2 or 3 years ago i saw maybe one or two a week! Everyones trading their civic for a model 3 it feels.. over here at least. Don't get me wrong guys. I do see alot of civics tho! Reliable car forsure, minus the 1.5L turbo engines. Straight garbage.
Currently driving a 2000 Honda accord LX. For a 21-year-old car, still drives as smooth as butter and saves a ton of gas. I love this car. Even when I upgrade I’m keeping it around.
Do yourself a favor. Take Scotty's advice on the Jeep/Chrysler products. I was a Chrysler and GM guy, but now I buy American. Toyota.
Gear Whine same here. That Camry that just drove by? That was built here in America. An American citizen was given a job to help build that car and gets paid which helps feed their family. Im glad a lot of Japanese cars are made here and still have great quality
Older Jeeps and dodges and GM Chevy vehicles were great though
@@dalegribble3684 *Dale* - I know what's wrong with it, it's a Ford. You know what they say Ford stands for, don't ya?, It stands for Fix it again Tony. Haha
*Hank Hill* - You're Thinking of a Fiat Dale.
Music producer 360 fix...it...again....hmmm
@@musicproducer9952 and Fiat is Chrysler. 😉
We've got an '89 CRX with 115k on it, we took it to a "dyno day" for fun last year and out of it's 130hp rated 31 years ago, it produced 132hp! Fantastically built engines
Thats because its still damn near NEW inside the engine at 115 thou. being a Honda. Its just good and broke in now. lol
I used to have an 87 crx. I drove it for 12 years. I loved that car. Then I moved to another city and my parents told me to get a new car as my brother wouldn’t be around to fix it for me. Other than regular maintenance, I had the clutch replaced. I got a civic. Reliable but not as fun as the crx.
I got my first car last year. A 2005 Honda civic dx 2 door with 200,000 miles on it. The person who sold it to me screwed me over and ive had to put thousands of dollars into fixing all the problems that weren't mentioned when I paid for it. Now that I fixed all the major problems im completely satisfied with how it performs.
Knowing what you know now, if you could go back, would you have bought the car.....having to shell out as much as you did to fix it?
@schmingusss if I could go back I'd save up for a newer car and not give the scum who sold me the car a penny. I learned my lesson. I should of taken it to a mechanic for a check up before agreeing to buy it. Besides all that now that it's fixed I have no issues with the car.
@@JustinH2O It's a shame there are people like that. He should have disclosed the issues the car had and let you decide whether you still wanted it.
My grandpa has one of these and it has been the most reliable vehicle ever
Had 2 of them, diesel and 1.6 sport. Twice Jazz 1.4 and now Accord 2.0 K20A6 - older than it looks. Can't complain, however isuzu diesel wasn't state of the art.
I've got a 2001 Civic with 240,000 miles on it....minus the farty muffler...still runs great
These are great cars. 120 HP doesn't sound like much but the car only weighs 2400 pounds, 0 to 60 in the 8 second range is pretty great for an econobox.
I have a 2005 Civic VP: no abs, no cruise, crank windows, stick shift with 320k miles on it. LOVE the simple little 1.7L sohc engine and how cheap/easy repairs and maintenance are. I plan on having it for another 300k.
I like Hondas. What made me get a Toyota were 3 reasons: 1. After a Honda model generation completes 10 years of existence, the brand won't supply OEM parts. You just have to get aftermarket ones; 2. It is common for a 13 year old Toyota to show ZERO codes on a tester. It is also common for a 13 year old Honda to show some of them; 3. Honda parts, even aftermarket ones, are a bit more expensive than Toyota's counterparts, especially suspension. However, Hondas are nicer to drive. Have a more complex suspension system.
But I really do like Hondas... Those things are great cars.
I had an 04 Civic LX. I got bored of it and sold it to the neighbor for their daughter. I want to buy it back when she gets tired of it. That car was bullet proof. I drove it hard and it still drove like new at 230K Miles. I want it back for it's good gas mileage and dependability.
Love my '05 Civic EX SE. Bought it with 127K on it, now has 187K. Other than normal maintenance, I've had to replace the alternator. That's all. I average 33 MPG and have seen over 41 mpg on a long highway trip. Did 610 mi on one tank once.
I have a 2001 civic just like that one. I love it!! 357000kms and still going strong. 7th generation civic coupe with a 5 speed. One of the best civic ever!!
I have a nephew who bought a Honda Civic brand New Years ago when he was single. He still owns and occasionally drives that car to this day. It’s in great shape and will probably last for ever. Put my name in the hat for those give always. I really need a floor jack. And jack stands. I’ve never paid anyone to change my oil. I’ve gotten older and really are mechanically inclined. I love working with my hands. I have a condition called Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder) it limits my ability to raise my right hand up above my head but I manage to complete some tasks. I’m awaiting surgery which hopefully will be sooner than later.
Thanks Scotty I didn’t think you had time to read comments but I admit I was wrong. I’d like to come by and have you look at my air conditioner on the f150 I live here in the city. I fixed the intake manifold gasket and replaced the intake. Call me please at 713-628-3702. Thanks. Be safe in your relocation and enjoy the new adventure.
" Little farty muffler " I died. Best description lolol.
Scotty from one Texan too another. Thank you for all you’ve given us my man. Learned tons from watching your videos over the years 👍
We received a 1982 Honda Prelude in our workshop a couple of years ago. It had been well cared for - but definitely not a garage queen. The interior was immaculate. All the switchgear was solid and working, the seats were not worn or flat. The sunroof had zero leaks. The build-quality was of the highest standard. Both myself and my mother have owned Accord Euros. She bought her car brand new in 04. Again, amazing build quality. I recently replaced the alternator for her. I have also replaced the door lock actuator (common problem). That is it - nothing else has needed fixing in 16 years!
Honda engines always have that ticking! I own a 2006 accord lx, 2013 civic si and a 2016 civic lx. All work well and make that ticking sound. Out of all of my hondas my 2013 civic si is super fun to drive! 6 speed manual transmission with a 2.4 liter engine. The k24 is so pleasing when it comes to vtec power!
U mod it?
I've owned a 2003 EX for over 10 years now. Only thing that is annoying is the coils dying slow deaths. Synchros can take a beating, but I don't suggest it because of the shift forks bending. EX and DX/LX are different gear ratios transmissions (close set 4.44:1 in the EX/VTEC) Excellent K swap choice vehicle. Also good vehicle to go electric assist steering for less combustable fluid under the hood and around 7hp back fulltime. The Civics in between 2001-2005 are known for bump steer, however Whiteline does offer a bushing set to fix that. Excellent choice for a low budget, everyday car with track potential.
Hi Scotty. People need to know that these things have multiple outstanding recalls for airbags.
I literally just bought a manual 2004 EX sedan from the original owner with 200k on the clock. All maintenance is up to date and it drives like new! Peppy little car and I'm averaging about 38 mpg. Best part is its still on the original clutch, going strong!
I'm a Hondaholic, and I approve of this message.
I had a 05 LX Special Edition with the 5 speed manual. Bought with 100k miles and got to 200k until someone rear ended me and totaled it. Only thing I had to do is front wheel bearings besides normal maintenance. Best car I ever owned. Would have ran to 400k no problem.
Scotty, I'm surprised that thru the years no car company hire the mob to put hit on you Hahaha
I have the same question 🤣
My wife owned a 2000 Honda Civic EX coupe with over 250k miles on it, and she used to drive it every day like it was stolen! 😂 That thing rode like a champ! Never broke or left her stranded. Oil, tires, and brake pads... that’s all we put on it until it actually got stolen! Great cars!
I'm in the market for a car, and let me tell you, I hate everything about buying a car.
Me too. I am in the market for my first car, and its a painful process to find a good one -_-
Scotty has held me up on a new used car, but has $aved me Thou$and$ in the process !!!
Yup, I've been there. I'd go with a Toyota personally. Hondas (usually the 4 cylinders over the V6 engines) are pretty solid too, I just don't trust their transmissions as much. I've had great reliability with my old Lexus ES300 (before someone totaled it) and my current Camry. It amazes me how much abuse people can do to these cars and they still keep running.
I just got out of that process a month ago. Boy do I have a lot more time to do other things now. Car search was a DRAINING process! (first car)
T O Y O T A !☺
I actually have an 02 four door 5 speed EX with 200k and it's as solid as a BOULDER. I live in Ohio and took her down to Florida and back with a bad sway bar link and the only issue I had is that my alternator belt de-tensioned itself after I returned. Went down and back completely safe and even with a bad link the car didnt even feel squirly (except over bumps)
Hysterical. Takes the customer's car out and beats, then posts it on TH-cam.
I was thinking the same thing lol
I'm sure the owner know who he is and probably give him permission to take it out
Merely giving it a minor Italian Tune-up, at no added charge.
with bad wheel bearings no less! SAVAGE!
@@usdms13 Agreed.
I just recently bought a 2005 Honda Civic coupe thanks for the info Scotty love your videos! From California
Is like this a soda vs pop thing? Cause where I'm from, if it has 2 doors, it ain't a sedan, it be a coupe.
Yes they them coupe
Soda!
Potato, Potato
We do live in a world where Mercedes Benz offers a 4-door coupe. Nothing makes sense anymore!
iliterate pleb
Scotty Kilmer I just bought a 2003 Honda Civic coupe lx last year in March and i bought with 200,034 miles, I just fixed the catalytic converter for the front engine, new tires and some other stuff cuz it was running idling when I bought it ,now it’s 218,386 thanks to you I save a few thousand bucks which I learned to fix the car Hamilton, NJ
When scotty shows off the same car i have but in 4 door.
I had a 2005 VP manual for years and commuted heavily with it...now in 2022 I deeply regret ever selling it. It was white with gold 17” Enkei 6-spoke rims and good tires. It was a fantastic car!
Scotty, just admit it, the 2008 to 2012 Accords are better than anything Toyota has during those years.
I heard they were bad times for both of them no ?
The autos were pretty weak in the V6’s but almost any accord with a manual is still driving today 😎
Got a 2006 accord w 190k miles works perfect just took it for a road trip
Why just those years of accords?
The brakes on the 08 Accord. Total nightmare
Bought a 2004 Civic LX manual for $1000 with 215,000 miles. Replaced water pump, timing belt, installed new head gasket, new clutch and throw out bearing and new input shaft bearing on the transmission, hopefully it last to 500,000 miles like Scotty said.
There's plenty of wheel bearing press kits out there to help with this kind of problem, for those who lack a hydraulic press. Buy whatever one suits you and avoid renting one out from an auto parts shop (AutoZone, O'Reilly's), because the "Honda-specific" kits are usually worn out and don't work that well.
my old man has a v6 accord. 500k miles. still running like a champ.
Scottie doing a review on the car that I have for once 😍
My 02 Honda Civic Ex Coupe has 205k on it and it wont die. Im the original owner and its my daily for work. Gonna give it to my son for him to daily. He loves driving manual.
Ironically that D17 is Honda's least reliable engine, still reliable than most
Yeah my 01 ex had the head gasket issue. But replace the head studs with the job and I’ve been good for 6 years now.
Nope nope nope the k20a3 is the most reliable same with a k24.They known to go 300k miles and still goes into redline safely and guess what they come with a timing chain.All other Honda smaller weaker engines are slower and have weaker internals that cant be reliably pushed to the max daily
D-17 headcasket issue about 180k.
SCOTTY is fucken tripping. Hes gettin to that point now..... thats the worst honda motor of the civic generations
My d17a2 is still going strong after 238k
Mine is a 2003 Red 2door manual. Love it. Rides at 4k rmp at 80mph. 39mpg
Scotty I remember when Chrysler and Mercedes had a thing going on. They had a 3.0 Bluetech diesel option for certain models including Ram and Jeep. Expensive but better than the Italian diesels. Lol.
get that ecodiesel bulletproofed
I love this car, have it for over 10 years but the biggest problems with this vehicle are the airbags and overheating problems which causes head gasket to fail.
2001-2005 be aware: these have transmission problems that occur early on with in the first 100k miles, and as they age head gaskets and overheating around 170k, owned a 2001 honda civic for 19 years.
The best honda civic was the 1996-2000 these engines can go to 300K+ miles bullet proof.
Some Later Models Have An Oil Consumption Problem as Well! Factory Recall!
What about 8th gen (2006 - 2012)
I had an ‘05 EX almost exactly like this one but automatic. It was fun to drive and I babied it, but it still blew a head gasket at about 125,000 miles and quickly turned into a money pit. I replaced it with a new 2014 Accord and it’s been smooth sailing since then.
Scotty, the diesel engine your refer to is made by VM Motori they are nothing to wrote home about and this is truly understatement. From my experience they are notorious engines.
in imy country Indonesia this type of civic more a younger people car than corolla in same year,corolla start to bigger and more comfort,so older people prefer corolla,still those both car value is very strong for use car in same year
I here that mitsubishi is popular there too. It's that true?
@@AnonymousGuy-ij3xi yea dude.. Mitsubishi is pretty popular too, especially with their heavy duty commercial vehicles. Very good diesel engines that last for a long time n easy to fix if they break down
@@aldolfagus6850 oh ok nice. I wanted to ask so if it the diésel cars that are more popular? And what do people do to make them last long, i jour on other countries Mitsubishi is a top brand but here in the US it's not. Do they change their timing belts and water pump more often or is it just changing the oil of you know?
@@AnonymousGuy-ij3xi In Indonesia, diesel fuel costs cheaper than regular gasoline fuel. Thats why its popular, and tons of workshops know how to work on them. These vehicles also hold their value pretty good.
I can’t say much about Mitsubishi in the US. IMO, the competition for auto industry is also tougher in the US compared to Asian market.
@@aldolfagus6850 Oh ok I see thank you.
I had a 2001 Civic DX with a 5-speed manual x-mission. Bought it brand new. Nice car, but has its issues. Crankshaft oil seals tend to go bad, and has a timing belt. It is stiff, but they do take turns well. Good car, just take care of it.
I avoided these just because of the ricer stigma. Got a Camry instead, no regrets, my camry has 40 more horsepower and it's more comfortable
Camry is also a lot heavier. But unbeatable reliability and comfort. No one buys a Camry for speed unless it’s one of the new TRD ones and even then it’s just a different exhaust, wheels and a wing.
I purchased a 2006 Camry Sports Edition which is one of the more rare Camry trim models since the vast majority are LE trims. The Camry's from that generation a nearly bullet proof. It's got the sport tuned suspension, alloy spoke wheels, all four disc brakes, black spider like projection headlights. It sort of looks like an early 2000s Mazda 6 but remains me more of a Lexus. It sure looks a lot better than the LE trim models for sure.
V Bentley the V6 model of the Camry are quite fast actually.
@@ValentinoBentley I agree with your statement when referring to the 4cyl. Camrys. My 07 SE with the 3.5l V6 has embarrassed a few punks at the lights. It'll light the front tires and shift at 5 to 6k with no issues. Total sleeper.
@@applepoop10 Agree 100%. I own an 07 SE V6 and it flies.
I recently bought a 2002 civic coupe. My friends made me feel bad about the car. After Driving it for a month Ive really grown to love the car.
Honda's built millions & million's of motorcycle engines with chain driven cams...they should have never ever bulit a car with a rubber belt driven cam, and an interference engine at that.
I'm just sayin
Not that big of a deal, just replace it every 100k miles not that hard or expensive to get done
Pretty easy job to do and they last a long time- The best bike engines are the V4 with cam gear drive like the VFR’s use literally last forever.
@@Georgeeboy true!!!
@ - I did a timing belt, pulleys and also the 2 auxiliary belts last year on my old Mazda Protege and the whole lot cost less than $100 - Took my time and it was done in 2 and a half hours. I should imagine that Civic would cost the same. Obviously a V6 engine is a different matter. A lot of motors have problems with chains and often before 120,000 miles and then you are in for some big money, so it's swings and roundabouts. Research the car before you buy is the best answer.
mark price well book time for the job is only like 3.5 hours so I doubt it’ll cost $800 to have it done
Recently purchased a Acura TSX 6speed.
The vTech is addicting haha!
I simply love it!
I have a 2009 Honda coupe ex best car I ever had..I've only had to replace the starter..only! but I take great care of her regular oil changes.
I have a 2010 Accord coupe 2.4 EXL. The only thing that failed was a drivers window switch, $20 fix. 300,000kms still runs perfect.
@@david37376 Nice...I was able to drive my Honda to Las Vegas..Oregon, Arizona..no issues..but recently I notice my TPMS is on its starting to ride a bit rough..I believe I need front Struts...well enjoy your day happy Honda driving.
@@dorcaspowellpowell5971 I haven't had to change the struts yet. I just change the oil, cabin air, air filter and coolant, transmission fluid and coolant when needed to keep it running well.
Must be ready for shocks, clean pvc valve, replace thermostat and antifreeze, atf and there IS an inline filter if it's an automatic.
My 2013 used Honda Civic Sport is THE car. I have owned this car for four years and have had nothing to fix. At 179 thousand miles it uses NO oil, does not leak, vibrate, squeak, or smell funny. Starts every time. Gets about 40 mpg. Oh, and I love the 5 speed manual transmission. Scared the Salesman when I test drove it. He said he thought I was going to rip the wheels off. I told him that there was not going to be a problem since I had not red lined the engine, yet. I love a stick, and am older than you.
8:40 cracked me up 😆😆
Just bought a 2001 ex coupe with 250000, still runs like a dream, had the top end of the engine rebuilt and resurfaced by the previous owners at 230000 (i think it just needed a head gasket and they just decided to do all that while they were in there because that's what these engines were known for sum times) , and had a new transmission installed in 2018. It's an automatic, but I'm not too worried seeing it had a new transmission 5 years ago, but anyways, thanks for reaffirming my purchase!
Actually thinking of getting one of these. The timing lol.
Same
dont get this gen every single 7th gen civic blows a head gasket
... and the transmissions (auto and manual) are complete garbage, at least compared to the almost bulletproof nature of older Honda transmissions.
2007 or later would be better if your budget allows.
8th gen (2006-2011) is the best generation imo. Extremely reliable, modern but still analog, more practical but still light. The Si is awesome.
THIS IS THE SAME YEAR IVE BEEN OWNING FOR 3 years my first car and im a teen dad and may i say reliable as hell and i treat my civic like crap and has never failed me 🤧still to this day im maintaining it and driving it
Scotty "IS it a toyota or honda?"
"No!!!" "get rid of it right now its a pile of junk."
I recently bought a 2011 Civic LX Coupe with 122k miles for 4.5k as well! Loving it!
I have the same one but the DX and in automatic, a year later after I bought it (2018) the transmission went out while I was on my way to university (which is 30-45 mins from where I live) and got it to drive back home by turning it off everytime the transmission stopped working 😂😂 I got it fixed and it’s been running like brand new ever since, I love the car
Miguel A. I have an 04 auto lx. Trans went out in September 2018. I replaced it and it’s still running good! Just need a valve cover gasket but I won’t replace it it’s been leaking for 2 years now does not seem to be a problem
@@alexandrefauchon7755 mine might be leaking too, the engine is covered in oil but the oil level is perfectly fine, i wont worry unless i see it’s wasting too much oil 😂
@@MlGGY same. I change my oil every 3000 miles and no issues at all. It's stil pretty much full. I also fill up my coolant reservoir once a month and it's at minimum after a month and then I fill it up to max and restart! It's been 2 years and 24 000 miles. Like Scotty would say: "Oil is cheap, engines aren't"
@@MlGGY what fixed your transmission from turing off? Replaced cam shaft position sensor? I assume it was going into limp mode where it would give you little to no power but if you turned it off and waiting a little it would turn on like no problem?
@@dailotom i honestly don’t know, i would just drive until the car wouldn’t respond to acceleration and i would park somewhere safe and turn the car off, then i’d wait around 5 minutes and turn the car back on and it would run normally for a few miles until it stopped responding again and then i would do the whole process again until i got home 😅
i'm poor i couldn't buy type r so i went to drag race guy he swap my engine with something imaginary fast engine, hide d15b instead of d17a under all d17 components, it's way good man i'm very thankful, thank god, i watch a lot of your vids to take care of my car, thank you scotty kilmer for your tips and help.
Other Mechanics: No, we don't abuse customer cars here, we fix them, take a short lap to test drive and that's it."
Scotty kilmer: hold my beer
had an 03. Worked great. Everything where it should be. Perfect car
Toyota: We have the most reliable cars.
Honda: Hold my Ridgeline.
Just saw a rusted out one on the side of the road today
Yes sir I have a Toyota Avalon 2002 xls👍
Bought my red Ex Coupe new in 2004. 15 years and 140 k absolutely no problems. Not highway miles. July 2009 till now: Blown head gasket. Repaired two oil leaks on top of engine. Compliance bushings. New radiator. Honda rebuilt alternator. Main oxygen sensor. Turn signal relay. If stuff will stop breaking I'll get new struts. Washed waxed frequently. Great paint. Paid dent repair guys. Little kids ask me if it's new. No problems with the automatic transmission. I'll drive it into the ground. If a crazy Dallas driver crashes into me, insurance wouldn't pay much. Maybe only 2k.
The 5-speed Civics are great, the automatic versions could be troublesome.
Never had a problem with mine.
It’s funny how that was one of the most popular and best looking civics, but also had the highest number of recalls from my knowledge.
Not sure how people can comment the same minute this gets uploaded 🤔 How about watching it first 🤷♂️😂
8:55 "oh what a surprise. Who saw that one coming" 😂😂 classic Scotty I love it