Definitely a "NO". Good thing you took your friend with you. The dude that's selling the car didn't seem honest tbh. But, yes 8th Gen Si are the best SI's ever made. Hopefully you'll find one soon.
Glad you had a real friend to go with you and help you decide. As an 8th gen Civic owner I would have loved to see you get a Mugen SI and all the videos you would have made but glad you didn't make a decision you would regret later.
I love how innocent cameron is “Why would he put a car for sale and not do any maintenance on it” 😅😂 The world would be a better place if everyone had a good heart like this guy
@@johnconnor7501 because usually most of the time people are willing to let go of things when they figure it’s gonna take a dump or gonna need major repairs soon and don’t want to deal with it lol
I bought my mugen si in 2015 and i still have it and its my baby completly stock motor i did do skumk 2 headers and i have skunk 2 mega power exhaust and i have rpf1's and sitting on tein coilovers. And i love this car i get compliments everyday and i only have 70k miles on it and never selling it.
Amen his " friend " screwed him over . He just didn't want him to buy out of jealousy. All the reasons he was giving him to not buy the car things like the rotars are completely normal for a 14+ year old car .
Christian is right... Definitely with the airbag light on and mismatch wheels.. Something is wrong with the car...It's definitely is going to be hard to find an 8thgen Si that doesn't have rust or clapped out. I have a 2011 8thgen honda civic si the last year they made them and have been looking for another 8thgen Si and its a nightmare! lol I take very good care of my car so no rust.
Good on you for taking someone who knows their stuff around these cars and knew the red flags. It's easy to say that you could have lowballed the seller but we all know that becomes more expensive than its worth when dealing with an unmaintained car, no matter what. Hoping you can get an 8th gen cause I would love to see you do a proper build of one!
Me personally....I would've bought it and negotiated on price. Just with the low mileage alone would be a determining factor. $11500 would have been my projected offer....Great review Cam! Christian is right and knows what he's talking about, however I still would've pulled the trigger!
PLEASE GET AN 8th GEN!!!! I’ve got 190k miles on mine and it’s perfect probably because it’s a Texas car but I love it! And I’ve had ZERO issues with mine
My cousin was like 15 min from signing on a 10th gen used SI and he told me to pull up. I did and it was a BIG FAT NO. you can tell that the dealership was SUPER pissed. They were so close to ripping him off. I’m glad I went and I convinced him not to.
RUST is a NO GO, AGREED!!! General Maintenance is cheap and easy and you can do yourself such as brakes and rotors, not hard, plenty of content videos. My stock 07' Si Sedan (I bought new) 277.5K is 10x better mechanically. Exterior not perfect like that was...That's my daily and 22' Si sits in the garage most of the time. Too much just turning a year old and battery cell dead, replaced under warranty. BE PATIENT. Good things come to those that wait...
i personally would spend less on a regular 8th gen si, and have it converted to the jdm FD2. everything just looks so much nicer on the fd2, headlights, taillights, front and rear bumpers imo. look forward to seeing your 8th gen si in the future! good luck finding a good one too!
The cmc doesn’t cause the clutch to make that noise, sounds like a dried out broken TO bearing. I agree with your buddy to just get a regular FA5 since the mugen stuff is mainly esthetics. I have a 2011 FA5 with 22k miles but no plans on ever getting rid of it since most of these cars have been driven hard and a lot lol
The FA5 and FG2s are amazing but i think the Rsx Type s looks even better than the Si’s , maybe you should also look into getting a Type S! just sold mine and I kinda regret selling it, bought a Fk8 to replace it.
I have owned 2 Mugen’s (Original). I rebuilt one basically from the ground up. Spent almost 10k on rebuild. Unfortunately they didn’t number them so the value isn’t what we expect it to be but all in all it’s a collector car and will jump Up as the years go by.
hey cameron! we are actually on the same boat... I have been looking for an 8th gen for almost 2 months now and I couldnt find a clean one.. I am so lucky to have a good friend which is a mechanic and he is helping me to find a correct one,, hopefully we will get ours soon!
I remember this model. Back then, my friend needed to buy a new Honda so we went to a Honda dealership. On the showroom floor was a new Mugen Si. We approached it, opened up the doors and checked it out. Too bad, neither of us could afford it lol
Guys saying you should have bought this rust bucket are nuts. Not only is it full of rust but it is down on power, and the guy can't even tell you basic information on it. How does he not know why the color of the wheels are mismatched? You dodged a nightmare, and good thing you brought your buddy cause he was thinking smart and not with like a honda fanboy. Some poor kid is going to overpay for this thing
honda fanboys are out of it, 14k listed price for that piece of shit is hilarious. Yeah it'll gain value but i couldn't stomach what people these days are paying for old ass civics like this
@18:16 The guy that has a Championship White Type R FL5 and he has a stance 8thgen Si in the garage! He's actually a youtuber as well. His name is @NamedLisandro
Definitely looking forward to you having an 8th gen. I found my 07 Si with 44k miles on it. They’re out there just gotta look for em. (Mine may be the exception with that low of miles)
I remember working at a Honda dealer around that time when these were new. It sat on the show room floor for 2 years before it sold because nobody wanted to pay the premium for just a body kit.
Personally i would of lowballed him since he made u drive out there without telling you all the problems and see if he budged, maybe u would of gotten a heck of a deal?!
Exactly I don't really understand their line of thinking. Maintenance and surface rust is nothing.. A cmc? Who cares, it's like $200.. I bet he could got it for 10k if not cheaper.
8th generation honda si are one of the best generations of the honda si besides the 2000 honda si. They will be classic car's some day very soon especially in good condition 👍
I had a 2009 Si from new and got rid of it in 2017. Missed it and went to check out a 2008 Si a few months back. Didn’t look bad in photos but when I got there it was a mess. Hail damage, gross interior, etc…
I think your buddy talked you out of a fairly rare and beautiful Mugen SI . If anything I would have used the minor things to bring the asking price down. Not sure why your buddy was hating on that car. Things like spark plugs, clutch master cylinder , brakes its a used car over what 14 years old. That K20 motor is worth 6 grand which sounded healthy . I would have negotiated the price down . Your " friend " for whatever reason just didn't want you to have that Mugen SI in that Iconic Blue . Idk if it was out of jealousy. He was talking about the motor being rusty when the K20 is a aluminum block lol . You sold yourself short you are more than capable of handeling your own business he is no expert he sounded ridiculous and he damg sure didn't sound like a friend. You didnt even drive the Car he drove it - crazy bruh.
What’s up cam. Been following you for a min and you kind of inspired me a little to finally purchase my 2018 10th gen Si. Hopefully soon I’ll be upgrading to an FL5…..love the content man and just wanted to say this is the first time I am realizing that you’re here in the Orlando area. I live here too 😂😂😂😂 crazy
With regard to the issues this car has. Master slave cylinder can go at anytime, and with the rust was any rust on the car it’s self or mainly the exhaust as I would imagine all these parts, that are defective will have been replaced with the modifications you intend to do on it 👍😃 It’s a shame the seller wouldn’t drop the price of the car for the necessary alterations that need doing. Can’t wait to see the uploads when you eventually get one buddy 👍😃😃😃
@@Camhill182 don't be afraid of a higher mileage one that is in good shape, the K24a swap is so affordable and easy. As long as you got a good running k20z3 you can also sell the old motor to recoup your parts cost for the JDM K24a, it would make great content too
Only a thousand Mugen SI were made , only 70K ... Guy was asking 14 you could have got it for 12 easy . There was nothing major wrong with that Car. The " exhaust was rusted in areas " LMAO. As far as under the hood the K20 its mostly aluminum. Aluminum does not rust . You said it yourself it pulls good. You could have enjoyed the car got all the minor things issued mostly maintenance. Its not like that Beautiful Mugen needed even minor restoration. Your buddy is NO expert Im sorry thats the truth . When I watch this vid and listen to the things he is clsiming is so bad about the car he sounds ridiculous. The values on the 8th gen Mugen Si are going way up. He just didnt want his friend to have a nicer 8th gen then he has.
3:53 What do you mean “I told you!” 😂 Any seller will say they have buyers, very common tactic to reel in a seller Cam to make you act fast and make rash decisions because you think it will be sold to someone else lol. Not to say that he could possibly be telling the truth but I wouldn’t bet on it 😂
Your friend is wrong about that noise that’s 100% the clutch release bearing. Surface rust isn’t a problem not sure what the vehicle looks like though obviously.
Dude, you have a youtube channel. Car restoration and modification like Tavarish’s channel is huge. I would have lowballed, got a deal and invested into it so you can further build your channel.
Yup, I don't understand the thinking here. If that car was a confirmed Mugen, it wouldn't matter even if the motor or trans was shot, if you clean that car up, it's $20,000 all day. There's a reason 200 people hit dude up at that $14k list price.
Dang man that sucks! You were so excited but glad you got a buddy looking out for you. Better safe than sorry when it comes to the Facebook market place.
Ya man that is a rough deal. Personally I still would love you in an 8th gen but maybe a rougher one around the edges. Not with rust but with maintence maybe. It would be a good excuse for videos fixing it up and making it perfect.
With a little TLC that car can be brought back... Mugen IMO just going to go up in value. Commoners own 8 gen civics, but the real ones own the exclusive Mugen models.
Sucks it ended up not working out, man. The Mugen is so fucking rare. Have you considered doing an all motor build? Get it to rev to 10k. That would be so fucking insane. That's my dream car. Some people want Ferraris. I want a Honda Civic that revs to 10k. 👍
It’s strange that it’s been repainted at 15 years old. Our roads are well salted in the U.K. during the winter and my sister is still driving a mint 2006 beetle with 140,000 miles on the clock with original paint.
You would've had to do so much work just to get the rust corrected. That alone would've been 14k in parts and labor. This is an example of why you go and show up in person.
Poor maintenance. Sat too much only being driven 2-3 times a year the last 4 years. The Mugen is really nice. I also like the Sedan 8th gen better than the coupe too. Didn’t get the love it needed to stay nice. Not worth it. I get the people saying that you should have offered 10-12k and made it a project car, but it would have cost you a lot.
I was out on the main road when you had to have been test driving it. I told my wife look a Mugen! Must be for sale there’s no plate on it and tried to find it on marketplace 😂😂
The Mugen si is special no doubt but but you can get a 09/11 fa5 for way less than that probably around 7k for a really good one and still have money for fbo and then some money left the 06/08 had a 3rd gear issue anyways so you dodged a big bullet pleas get an 8th gen you make wonderful content
Good due dilligence. Also make sure to check the VIN number for fraud and such. I almost bought a Jetta TDI in 2012, and it had a 17000 dollar lean on it, and had been at auction 3 times in 5000km.
Sad to watch. Car just needed some tlc valve adjustments, etc sounded healthy could’ve gotten it for 12k with those crazy miles this was a steal. Dang! 😢
This is why You do your maintenance because We will be able to tell Just From the test drive, If you want to get all the money when selling, Take care of your CARS, Vehicles are too expensive to begin with.
Dude at 7:46 I swear that's the same exact sound I've been having when I am turning the wheel at very low speeds I literally posted a question on the FB group today asking if anyone knew what that sound could be.....FML if it's my CMC going out too then
Damn i was thinking of getting an 8th gen Mugen not easy to find. but yeah that car is done needs a lot of work. 14k is bad . the work that's it needs would be 5k to 6k. the airbag It just means in an accident a bad one no way it would be on.
I absolutely believe that. It sold within 12 hours after we left. Its amazing how so many people always feel like they have to one-up me every time I post a video 🙄
Definitely a "NO". Good thing you took your friend with you. The dude that's selling the car didn't seem honest tbh. But, yes 8th Gen Si are the best SI's ever made. Hopefully you'll find one soon.
Glad you had a real friend to go with you and help you decide. As an 8th gen Civic owner I would have loved to see you get a Mugen SI and all the videos you would have made but glad you didn't make a decision you would regret later.
I love how innocent cameron is
“Why would he put a car for sale and not do any maintenance on it” 😅😂
The world would be a better place if everyone had a good heart like this guy
I don’t get it
@@johnconnor7501 because usually most of the time people are willing to let go of things when they figure it’s gonna take a dump or gonna need major repairs soon and don’t want to deal with it lol
I bought my mugen si in 2015 and i still have it and its my baby completly stock motor i did do skumk 2 headers and i have skunk 2 mega power exhaust and i have rpf1's and sitting on tein coilovers. And i love this car i get compliments everyday and i only have 70k miles on it and never selling it.
Seems like your buddy doesn’t know really what he’s talking about…
vtech doesnt crack and pop like my did mang LOL
Seriously… that was a deal for 14 bands especially if he was negotiable…
Amen his " friend " screwed him over . He just didn't want him to buy out of jealousy. All the reasons he was giving him to not buy the car things like the rotars are completely normal for a 14+ year old car .
Christian is right... Definitely with the airbag light on and mismatch wheels.. Something is wrong with the car...It's definitely is going to be hard to find an 8thgen Si that doesn't have rust or clapped out. I have a 2011 8thgen honda civic si the last year they made them and have been looking for another 8thgen Si and its a nightmare! lol I take very good care of my car so no rust.
Good on you for taking someone who knows their stuff around these cars and knew the red flags. It's easy to say that you could have lowballed the seller but we all know that becomes more expensive than its worth when dealing with an unmaintained car, no matter what. Hoping you can get an 8th gen cause I would love to see you do a proper build of one!
Thanks! We made the right decision given the circumstances
Me personally....I would've bought it and negotiated on price. Just with the low mileage alone would be a determining factor. $11500 would have been my projected offer....Great review Cam! Christian is right and knows what he's talking about, however I still would've pulled the trigger!
PLEASE GET AN 8th GEN!!!! I’ve got 190k miles on mine and it’s perfect probably because it’s a Texas car but I love it! And I’ve had ZERO issues with mine
I want one
My cousin was like 15 min from signing on a 10th gen used SI and he told me to pull up. I did and it was a BIG FAT NO. you can tell that the dealership was SUPER pissed. They were so close to ripping him off. I’m glad I went and I convinced him not to.
👍
RUST is a NO GO, AGREED!!! General Maintenance is cheap and easy and you can do yourself such as brakes and rotors, not hard, plenty of content videos. My stock 07' Si Sedan (I bought new) 277.5K is 10x better mechanically. Exterior not perfect like that was...That's my daily and 22' Si sits in the garage most of the time. Too much just turning a year old and battery cell dead, replaced under warranty. BE PATIENT. Good things come to those that wait...
That call was red flag of the bat when he mentioned things that weren’t on the listing 😂
i personally would spend less on a regular 8th gen si, and have it converted to the jdm FD2. everything just looks so much nicer on the fd2, headlights, taillights, front and rear bumpers imo. look forward to seeing your 8th gen si in the future! good luck finding a good one too!
Thing is if you wanna do OEM that's gonna cost a lot. You can get a rep but it'll have fitment issues
You made the right decision Cam. Can't wait to see the next project!
The cmc doesn’t cause the clutch to make that noise, sounds like a dried out broken TO bearing. I agree with your buddy to just get a regular FA5 since the mugen stuff is mainly esthetics. I have a 2011 FA5 with 22k miles but no plans on ever getting rid of it since most of these cars have been driven hard and a lot lol
Dang that’s super low miles. I have an 8th Gen also, but it’s the FG2. It’s only got 23k miles on the odometer. Do you have an IG account?
The FA5 and FG2s are amazing but i think the Rsx Type s looks even better than the Si’s , maybe you should also look into getting a Type S! just sold mine and I kinda regret selling it, bought a Fk8 to replace it.
I concur with the RSX Type S motion, those cars are so beautiful and you never see them.
I have a FA5 but I want an RSX Type S really badly. Want to get lucky one day and find someone that wants to trade
I had a Type S and sold it for an FA5. Felt like a midget in the Type S with how small it is
I have owned 2 Mugen’s (Original). I rebuilt one basically from the ground up. Spent almost 10k on rebuild. Unfortunately they didn’t number them so the value isn’t what we expect it to be but all in all it’s a collector car and will jump
Up as the years go by.
That clutch sound is actually the throw out bearing. I've owned three 8th gens and had to fix that twice.
I owned a 2012 si for about a week and had the same issue. Same sound. Traded in and got a '19 si.
Yeah I’ve never heard a slave make that kind of noise.. maybe a squeak as you push in the clutch but not a whine.
Or input shaft bearing in the transmission...
Great Decision! A real enthusiast has meticulous records and takes care of his cars!
The big question is: How much rust? Surface rust is ok. Brake parts can be replaced. Loved the ending!
If its a northern car, stay away period. Its the rust that you CANT see in hidden areas that should be a worry.
In the end, it’s Cams money and his decision, I understand. We are spectators!!!😂
hey cameron! we are actually on the same boat... I have been looking for an 8th gen for almost 2 months now and I couldnt find a clean one.. I am so lucky to have a good friend which is a mechanic and he is helping me to find a correct one,, hopefully we will get ours soon!
Damn I would 100% be behind you getting a Mugen 8th gen...was always my dream car when I used to have my 8th gen
I remember this model. Back then, my friend needed to buy a new Honda so we went to a Honda dealership. On the showroom floor was a new Mugen Si. We approached it, opened up the doors and checked it out. Too bad, neither of us could afford it lol
The mugen blue is so clean! Think you made the right choice skipping on this one, there will be others 🤝🏼
Can’t go wrong with a 8th gen sedan. I’ve been dailying mine for the past 8 years
Guys saying you should have bought this rust bucket are nuts. Not only is it full of rust but it is down on power, and the guy can't even tell you basic information on it. How does he not know why the color of the wheels are mismatched? You dodged a nightmare, and good thing you brought your buddy cause he was thinking smart and not with like a honda fanboy. Some poor kid is going to overpay for this thing
Facts
honda fanboys are out of it, 14k listed price for that piece of shit is hilarious. Yeah it'll gain value but i couldn't stomach what people these days are paying for old ass civics like this
'rust bucket'?
They never shared the rust on video did they?
Nope
@@yukonstriker1703 No but they did describe it. As well as other red flags with the car and seller.
@@yukonstriker1703 say whatever you want. YOU can go spend YOUR money on whatever you want
Dodged a bullet on that one. Ready to see what’s next to come!
the vtec crossover of the 8th gen its amazing. I owned fk8 BB but end up selling it and bought FA5 civic. I luv the vtec sound on the 8th gen.
Vtec didn’t sound like it was cracking at all.
@18:16 The guy that has a Championship White Type R FL5 and he has a stance 8thgen Si in the garage! He's actually a youtuber as well. His name is @NamedLisandro
Oh cool! I’ll hit him up and tell him he was in my video briefly
There’s a 10’ 75k mi si w/ kraftwerks supercharger for $15k here in Norcal come get it Cam🙂
Definitely looking forward to you having an 8th gen. I found my 07 Si with 44k miles on it. They’re out there just gotta look for em. (Mine may be the exception with that low of miles)
how much did you get yours for and when?
@@McDzy 9k all in and like 4 months ago
I remember working at a Honda dealer around that time when these were new. It sat on the show room floor for 2 years before it sold because nobody wanted to pay the premium for just a body kit.
And $30,000 was a LOT in 2008
if you arent gonna get the car stop beating on it. just go back and park it
Personally i would of lowballed him since he made u drive out there without telling you all the problems and see if he budged, maybe u would of gotten a heck of a deal?!
Exactly I don't really understand their line of thinking. Maintenance and surface rust is nothing.. A cmc? Who cares, it's like $200.. I bet he could got it for 10k if not cheaper.
8th generation honda si are one of the best generations of the honda si besides the 2000 honda si. They will be classic car's some day very soon especially in good condition 👍
I had a 2009 Si from new and got rid of it in 2017. Missed it and went to check out a 2008 Si a few months back. Didn’t look bad in photos but when I got there it was a mess. Hail damage, gross interior, etc…
Your friend just lowkey saved you from a scold from Viv. He's a real one. Hope you find an 8th gen that suits you right. 💪💪
Throw out bearing not the cmc
I think your buddy talked you out of a fairly rare and beautiful Mugen SI . If anything I would have used the minor things to bring the asking price down. Not sure why your buddy was hating on that car. Things like spark plugs, clutch master cylinder , brakes its a used car over what 14 years old. That K20 motor is worth 6 grand which sounded healthy . I would have negotiated the price down . Your " friend " for whatever reason just didn't want you to have that Mugen SI in that Iconic Blue . Idk if it was out of jealousy. He was talking about the motor being rusty when the K20 is a aluminum block lol . You sold yourself short you are more than capable of handeling your own business he is no expert he sounded ridiculous and he damg sure didn't sound like a friend. You didnt even drive the Car he drove it - crazy bruh.
Cam- “Was I down shifting like a 🐈⬛ this whole time “
Christian- “Yes “
Me - 💀
What’s up cam. Been following you for a min and you kind of inspired me a little to finally purchase my 2018 10th gen Si. Hopefully soon I’ll be upgrading to an FL5…..love the content man and just wanted to say this is the first time I am realizing that you’re here in the Orlando area. I live here too 😂😂😂😂 crazy
Ahhh an 8th gen would be awesome!
def would be an amazing daily, that boy with honda youtube channel makes me wanna buy one so bad! his videos are amazing
Yet rust was never shown... 😅
How many times do you need to say?How are you
I wonder the same thing about my shifting😂 the right car will come along and you’ll know it when you see it❤
There’s one in San Diego for the same price for sale now but California plates.
Can you send the link please
I have an 8th gen in Jersey. 09. Trust me when I say unless it’s garage kept stay away.
With regard to the issues this car has. Master slave cylinder can go at anytime, and with the rust was any rust on the car it’s self or mainly the exhaust as I would imagine all these parts, that are defective will have been replaced with the modifications you intend to do on it 👍😃 It’s a shame the seller wouldn’t drop the price of the car for the necessary alterations that need doing. Can’t wait to see the uploads when you eventually get one buddy 👍😃😃😃
I bought a $4800 Si and I am about $1800 deep into a k24a swap, cant wait till its done its gonna be aeesome
Wow! Thats awesome!
@@Camhill182 don't be afraid of a higher mileage one that is in good shape, the K24a swap is so affordable and easy. As long as you got a good running k20z3 you can also sell the old motor to recoup your parts cost for the JDM K24a, it would make great content too
Where are all these immaculate 8th gens with 70k miles that your friend mentioned? Good luck finding one.
Only a thousand Mugen SI were made , only 70K ... Guy was asking 14 you could have got it for 12 easy . There was nothing major wrong with that Car. The " exhaust was rusted in areas " LMAO. As far as under the hood the K20 its mostly aluminum. Aluminum does not rust . You said it yourself it pulls good. You could have enjoyed the car got all the minor things issued mostly maintenance. Its not like that Beautiful Mugen needed even minor restoration. Your buddy is NO expert Im sorry thats the truth . When I watch this vid and listen to the things he is clsiming is so bad about the car he sounds ridiculous. The values on the 8th gen Mugen Si are going way up. He just didnt want his friend to have a nicer 8th gen then he has.
Bought my Mugen new in late 08 with 13 mikes. So many memories… sorry that didn’t work out brother.
k swap turbo 86 would so sick bro ! very unique build
3:53 What do you mean “I told you!” 😂 Any seller will say they have buyers, very common tactic to reel in a seller Cam to make you act fast and make rash decisions because you think it will be sold to someone else lol. Not to say that he could possibly be telling the truth but I wouldn’t bet on it 😂
Your friend is wrong about that noise that’s 100% the clutch release bearing. Surface rust isn’t a problem not sure what the vehicle looks like though obviously.
I once bought a car w rust. Let’s just say u made the right choice.
Dude, you have a youtube channel. Car restoration and modification like Tavarish’s channel is huge. I would have lowballed, got a deal and invested into it so you can further build your channel.
Yup, I don't understand the thinking here. If that car was a confirmed Mugen, it wouldn't matter even if the motor or trans was shot, if you clean that car up, it's $20,000 all day. There's a reason 200 people hit dude up at that $14k list price.
Rust
@Camhill182 how bad was the rust tho.. I'm just curious. NE surface rust is pretty normal. Was there bad corrosion?
@@JonHop1yes corrosion all over the place.
@@JonHop1 the rocker panels were too rusted for me. And every single thing in the engine bay was full of rust
Dang man that sucks! You were so excited but glad you got a buddy looking out for you. Better safe than sorry when it comes to the Facebook market place.
I love my 8th gen. Cant wait for you to pick one up
Ya man that is a rough deal. Personally I still would love you in an 8th gen but maybe a rougher one around the edges. Not with rust but with maintence maybe. It would be a good excuse
for videos fixing it up and making it perfect.
With a little TLC that car can be brought back... Mugen IMO just going to go up in value. Commoners own 8 gen civics, but the real ones own the exclusive Mugen models.
Them salty roads wreak havok. I had Mazda Protege 5 that used to be my cousin's in Ohio and one of the rear struts broke off the frame.
Sucks it ended up not working out, man. The Mugen is so fucking rare.
Have you considered doing an all motor build? Get it to rev to 10k. That would be so fucking insane. That's my dream car. Some people want Ferraris. I want a Honda Civic that revs to 10k. 👍
It’s strange that it’s been repainted at 15 years old. Our roads are well salted in the U.K. during the winter and my sister is still driving a mint 2006 beetle with 140,000 miles on the clock with original paint.
You would've had to do so much work just to get the rust corrected. That alone would've been 14k in parts and labor. This is an example of why you go and show up in person.
Just keep looking you find one in good shape
Poor maintenance. Sat too much only being driven 2-3 times a year the last 4 years. The Mugen is really nice. I also like the Sedan 8th gen better than the coupe too. Didn’t get the love it needed to stay nice. Not worth it.
I get the people saying that you should have offered 10-12k and made it a project car, but it would have cost you a lot.
I was out on the main road when you had to have been test driving it. I told my wife look a Mugen! Must be for sale there’s no plate on it and tried to find it on marketplace 😂😂
There’ll be another along soon, you’ll see
Intake and skunt2 header and 3” exhaust all you need 😊
That man can shift some gears though in that S2K…
The Mugen si is special no doubt but but you can get a 09/11 fa5 for way less than that probably around 7k for a really good one and still have money for fbo and then some money left the 06/08 had a 3rd gear issue anyways so you dodged a big bullet pleas get an 8th gen you make wonderful content
Did anyone realize the guy he talked too at 18:15 was another pretty known TH-camr who does 8th gen civic content 😂his name is called namedlisandro
Good due dilligence. Also make sure to check the VIN number for fraud and such. I almost bought a Jetta TDI in 2012, and it had a 17000 dollar lean on it, and had been at auction 3 times in 5000km.
Avoided that headache. You learned the hard way with that Cobra.
As a girl in a civic si, I would have wanted it lol. Always ready
Recently found out theres one in my neighborhood but sadly it was in an accident on the front right side
That Christian is smart guy!!
I love Watching this as I have mine sitting in my garage lol
Sad to watch. Car just needed some tlc valve adjustments, etc sounded healthy could’ve gotten it for 12k with those crazy miles this was a steal. Dang! 😢
This is why You do your maintenance because We will be able to tell Just From the test drive, If you want to get all the money when selling, Take care of your CARS, Vehicles are too expensive to begin with.
10k would've been a good price for the civic, i say another 2k in maintenance and your good.
Dude at 7:46 I swear that's the same exact sound I've been having when I am turning the wheel at very low speeds I literally posted a question on the FB group today asking if anyone knew what that sound could be.....FML if it's my CMC going out too then
Throwout bearing
Thats a mugen. Not just a normal SI. Thats why the price is higher.
PLEASE DON’T GIVE UP!
8TH GEN COUPE FTW!
Gotta be the sedan for me for the practicality
Damn i was thinking of getting an 8th gen Mugen not easy to find. but yeah that car is done needs a lot of work. 14k is bad . the work that's it needs would be 5k to 6k. the airbag It just means in an accident a bad one no way it would be on.
U should take VSA off cause that will make it feel sluggish when your mashing through gears
Surface rust is ok. But frame rust different story.
1/1000??? Holy crap there’s one around my neighborhood in Huntington Beach. The blue looks crazy nice
Yeah the color is one of the prettiest factory paints i've ever seen. I know a guy who has one.
I bought a 9th gen SI going to learn how to drive manual wish me luck boys 😅
8th gen’s are nice good move to bring an expert, just turbo the subie and do burn outs lol 😂
Get an 8thgen Cam! You won’t regret it!
Listen to this man Cam. Me and Vic both are ex 9th and 8th gen owners!!
Good to see you here Vic. It’s eli btw :)
Call him back. Probably sold now!
It is. I have the whole story behind that in next video
I love my FK8 but man oh man I’d love to daily an 8th Gen 😩😩
U believe the guy I have 200 callers lol . Never tell someone you have the money u have to look at it first
I absolutely believe that. It sold within 12 hours after we left. Its amazing how so many people always feel like they have to one-up me every time I post a video 🙄
Best si Honda made.
Not the slave it’s the throw our bearing. I personally think 14k isn’t a bad deal for being a mugen
I have a red 8th gen si sedan, 93k miles, stock, for sale in NY.