1996 Honda Accord Wagon 5-Speed: Regular Car Reviews
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This guy can convince me to buy literally any car.
daduncker Exactly! Only RCG can make an old, half melted, clapped out Accord sound good.
even when it's a car that he's like, "this is stupid, and it's poor quality, but dammit... i mean... what a deal!" I still sit there and I'm like, "huh... i wonder what I can find on craigslist... is $2,000 too much to spend on a beater? hmmm..."
Regular guy who loves regular car. 👍
with the notable exception of the 944S
Except the AMC Gremlin
props to the previous owner for saving this thing from being burnt
Sababa Hummus Yeah, I agree. :)
i mean, he'd basically already sold it and his house was actively on fire, so it was a last-ditch effort to come out with SOME kind of asset in the wake of a house fire. everything else is basically already a loss, so...
Yup, he didn't just sit on his ass on the sidewalk and watch it all burn - he took action
Honestly he should consider himself lucky that the fire didnt hit the fuel lines. Sad that he probably was in such desperate straights that he had to risk his life for a couple thousand (i guess).
Saw a high mileage EH2 hatch on CL today... Guy wanted $12k. Thanks Mr. Regular.
Oooffff
Guy is an idiot
Theres a '96 in my state imported from Japan for $9000, 34k miles and no im not telling you how to find it because I am going to buy it.
@@nitroxylictv can you haul a lot of propane and propane accessories in that there vehicle?
Youre a fake. Hank buys American got dangit
My neighbor drives one of these and he works for Honda. I could never figure out why he never upgraded, but I get it now. There really is no upgrade!
Suboptimus Lime I think this could be said for every Japanese automaker. New Japanese cars are boring af and not nearly as reliable
Hamilton Dashcammer My “Japanese” Honda Fit was made in Mexico 😕
@@jamesbensch6 100% agree. That said the U.S variant Honda F engines start to burn oil like nobodies business once they've reached a certain point.
It starts slow, but the seals just don't last. And then spark wells start puking oil.
I do love these cars, but that was the majority of my experience working on my Ma's.
@@foureye7058 You're not wrong at all. I have a 97 Accord and I started getting major oil leaks past 180k miles. My dad and I had to replace the seals and steam clean the transmission after the oil and dirt caked up on it.
because older cars are just better. they were designed and built before auto manufacturers discovered a lack of quality wouldn't equal lower sales. case in point i have a 98 gmc serria 3/4 ton truck. These GMT400 platform trucks haven't rolled off the line in 22 YEARS now. but they are still out there. you can barely run out to the corner store without passing one. Its going to be interesting to see how newer cars fair as the years roll on.
"Instead of being grossed out by cosmic imperfections, we ought to be wondering; what sort of story is here. Because every story is a window to understanding."
I swear this channel is the perfect blend of bathroom jokes and old man wisdom. You're awesome Mr. Regular.
Really put his English degree to work
Guy must be fun at party
Aerohk Agreed
Aerohk I really like your use of caveman English
@@yammmit thanks, love
My dad drove his 97 back from his wedding. I came home for the first time in a 97 Accord. I moved across the country twice in a 97 according. My bro came home in a 97 Accord.now Im learning driving in the 97 accord
Sanjay Thallam It's like you were transported to TH-cam from one of those 2015/2016 Honda commercials.
Sanjay Thallam fuck sounds like your dad really love that car
Sounds like the beginning of an accord commercial
But is it stick tho
Sanjay Thallam even if it really is just some machine, one can still build history and stories with it, build a connection to it, and you're a really good example of that
"-because damaged things still have value" Striking nerves I see.
My bro-in-law had a ‘94 accord wagon he had bought for $300 out of a friends front lawn, where it had sat for the past 3 years with light issues. He fixed it up and put 17’ Konig rims on it (even though it had black patina paint) with 200k miles and man it was a nice wagon.. until it was t-boned by a Durango.
RIP Shaggin Wagon
Speedskid dodge sucks
"it's not that stupid vulcan v6 that goes wehhhhh" I'm laughing so hard.
I laughed too at that one. My work colleague has the Ford Ranger he reviewed a while back and noted that awful low revving Vulcan engine, I made him watch the review. I think I'll make him check out this video too, with that reference. Plus he has a Saturn l300 station wagon from early 2000's that I think this Honda Accord station wagon would be way better to own. I used to have a 89' Accord, with the same engine and stick, probably barely had 90HP in the carbureted version. I miss that vehicle, but the rust would not stop.. Would love to find an LX-i Accord in mint condition.
That part made me laugh too, reminds me of a similar one he did on some slow car review something like, "You floor the pedal and it's like huh I don't wannaha".
Marcus Damberger I currently drive an 89 LXI sedan manual. It is such a great car. lots of fun to drive. I live in Arizona so that means no rust.
bfchang It may not rev high, but damn that 3.0 was reliable. Decent torque too.
I own one and I laughed too. love that ranger regardless.
"cooby holes"
"more power and more ruum"
It's a Pennsylvania coal-country marker, think "cubby-holes".
Tony Dominick As a native Philadelphian, we usually think pennsyltucky and the turn of the century circa 20th century when we think of middle state PA
Yorkshire Person here, a cupboard where you put your shoes is a "cubby hole" or as we call it with our accent, a "cubby-ole"
"Cosmic imperfections".
I just bought an automatic 1995 Honda Accord Wagon LX last month, because I needed something cheap and reliable which could accommodate my wife, our baby, myself, my wheelchair, and a set of hand controls, as I'm unable to move my legs and feet. The previous owner had driven it 120,000 miles since buying it new, and apparently kept it in a garage, and well-maintained. I love this car and try very hard to take care of it, inside and out. I'm very light on the gas pedal, but there always seems to be a little power in reserve should the necessitating occasion arise. The throttle is very responsive to small adjustments, and the auto gearbox happily downshifts if you give the right input. Unfortunately it can't easily decide whether to be in 2nd or 3rd at low RPMs, so you have to work around that. The craftsmanship and fit inside is great, no flimsy materials. The steering wheel feels particularly nice. Parts for this car are cheap and widely available. Honda used to make really high quality metallic paint jobs in the 90s, which my Accord also has.... sort of a champagne metallic. We named it Marengo, after Napoleon's horse. I'm probably going to replace the wheel covers with center caps and slap a set of Michelins on. Hopefully we can get another 120K without major calamity. From the side and especially the rear, this car looks great, even beautiful. The proportions and overhang in the very front seem a bit off, a few inches too long and a few degrees too squarish at the corners. I love its nice, typical 90s Japanese styling elements: low window sills, a tall canopy which tapers to a surprisingly small roof, and vast expanses of lightly tinted glass interrupted only by slim pillars. This a great, well-made, fun, enthusiasts' car, worthy of admiration and care. And you will not see many others on the road, much less looking well.
I hope you still have it!
That's so funny, I just found an automatic '95 Accord wagon in the same color - yours is gold, right? - with only 95k on it. It's a little pricier than your average 90's Honda, but this car has so, so much life left in it, and looks nearly immaculate, save for some small scuffs that can be fixed up. I just hope the kid answers his phone, I've been trying him for two days.
I'd prefer a manual, but a swap will be in order when I can afford it.
I've got a 94 buddy, keep on truckin and pray to the rust gods every day
I have a (not running unfortunately) 91 wagon that I refuse to let die, I'll electrify it and keep her going as long as possible. Nothing in the world like a Hampshire Green Metallic wagon baby!
I 😅
6:09 The moderately sized Honda four, the stick shift, sure, but I think you forgot to mention the double wishbone suspension and the perfectly placed pedals.
"Ford Accord"- Mr. Regular 2017
SkylineKingR34 I bet a Honda Focus would kick it's ass...
SubieBoxer25 The 1997 Geo Escort Wagon tops all above
Nothing like a Chevy Civic. TECHV
Nothing can beat the world renouned Dodge Camry
How about the nissan fiesta?
Or a toyota sentra?
"instead of being grossed out by cosmic imperfections, we ought to be wondering what sort of story is here, because every story is a window to understanding" I love how every episode ends with a valuable life lesson. This stuff is good literature.
Sam Warren exactly, RCR videos are a lot more than just cars
I don't really even know shit about cars, I'm here for the writing. I found this by accident. A lot of other commentators seem to have similar reasons for loving this channel.
What sort of cosmic imperfections could a car even have? Minor black holes in the interior? Cthulhu infestation in the air filter housing?
Maybe no single car does have cosmic imperfections, but when we think about cars as a form of transportation in the lives of human beings, as degree of freedom - so which at the same time allows us to go to places but also leads us to inescapable obstacles, because there are limitations, regulations, etc. as well -, then this cosmic imperfections thing makes sense...
Said nicely sounds divine, subtly relaxing. The hard part now is to make my wife understand it... believing would require an extra lifetime... life goes on.
Mr. Regular I don't know how, but you made me want a 90's Honda Accord.
They great cars
90s Japanese cars are just great in general.. when Nissan built good quality cars too.
They have all aged so well. The 90s Japanese and to a certain extent European cars are the closest thing to the character and muscle of the 60s we have ever had.
I found one for 2400 but I'm pissed now cus I have no job and no money
@@cefb8923 Nissan was garbage in the 90’s the maxima was the only decent offering they had.. everything else was garbage son
90's japanese cars are so good because they had all the mistakes of the 80's learned from with all of the promising tech of the 90's and the lost decade in the rear view and a US market they no longer had to act desperate to gain favor.
I've now owned almost 100 cars. Can attest that an accord like that is one of the best first cars you could get.
How have you owned so many cars?
@@absolutemattlad2701 i have also owned well over 100 cars. I'm 28
Hot wheels don’t really count.
@@s2NecRo i wasn't talking about hotwheels
Any car that YOU are passionate about, and derive a sense of pleasure from driving is an enthusiast car.
Well said.
Therefore, Station Wagon. (Yes, Really; I prefer this.)
Very well said my friend.
Amen Brother
I'm very enthusiastic about my 1993 Buick Century. It's in such nice shape with low miles. Love the car
I legitimately just bought a 95 accord wagon 😂😂😂
I agree with Mr. Regular completely I had a 94 Accord sedan auto and the wagon with 5 speed is "quicker" and it feels better to drive
I drive a 91 Accord Sedan. 90's Honda are awesome!
Call me Daddy is it auto or manual?
I have a 97 5-speed accord wagon, and my god do I love this car :D
I got a 91 accord wagon 5 speed lol
"It's not that stupid Vulcan V6 that goes wuaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh" xD I can't
Oh man. This brings back memories.
My mom had a 1993 Accord Wagon. It had the automatic, but dammit that car was a joy to drive.
It was also loyal. Kept going for 265K miles until we hit a log on an interstate, which cracked the block.
I learned to drive in her! She was brilliant!
Damn, I still miss that car...
that closing statement tho
Deep af omg
Just when you think he delivered the final whammy he adds another layer on top
Mr Regular the kind of guy to say HHMMMPIIIPES at one moment but then becomes a philosopher the next, it's beautiful
It's my new dating profile quote. "Damaged things still have value."
phantomspaceman 😂 you made my day
The good old 90s Hondas.
Amen.
Amen
wow buick you've changed. Heard you're killing it in China
Daniel28021991
Modern Hondas have many features that...zzzzzzzzz.
Daniel28021991 Buick gnx!
My car growing up was a 93 civic 4-door with a stick and man was it fun. It'
Always amazed me that a car intended for efficient commuting could be so fun to redline and toss around. Those stick shifts are perfect.
And i bet you to this very day, that cars still going strong
Damnit Regular. Not only was this a fun review as anyone in my demographic (47 yrs. old Gen Xer) has at least ridden in an Accord, hung over/drunk at 7:30 A.M, getting a ride some place. That was great. But your last part, you hit me with the rescue dog part, as my OLD rescue dog looks at me. Damn you and The Roman, you keep killing it. Cheers!
Are you kidding me? Late 90s Accords looked amazing!
James Atkinson true :)
James Atkinson doesn't it just look like someone took the sedan and was like HERES A BIG BLOB OF TEAL FOR THE BACK!
regardless I love it. ヽ( ͝° ͜ʖ͡°)ﾉ
I vastly prefer the '92. But that was my first car, so...maybe I'm biased.
James Atkinson But, does it look as good as a late 90s Subaru wagon?
doors.fenders.bonnet etc interchangeable with the regular 4dr model. economical to patch up when the kid eventually smashes it into someones parked car in a lot ;-). rattle can patch paint and it's gtg once again!
I love the interior smell of a 90's Honda on a warm day.
I could argue all Honda cars are like this. I own a '99 Honda CRV and it drives like the little Honda Civic on stilts that it is. Say what you want about little dinky foreign cars but leave Honda alone, because until you drive on you don't know what you are missing.
I love my '00 CR-V 5-Speed. My Odyssey (Yeah yeah, but I'm not a dad) got totaled by an old lady in an Audi, and I had wanted to learn stick for a while, but still needed to haul shit on the regular. Stumbled across a 1st Gen CR-V with a manual, bought it on the spot, and limped it home, having no idea what I was doing.
4 months later, and she's still going strong. Has a good bit of rust, so I'm saving to replace her, but god I love that car.
I own a Honda CR-V, the 2010 one. Bought it brand new, and still, after 9 years, I didn't have absolutely any issues, and have put 150.000 kilometers into it. So, about 70.000 miles.
Love my Civic SI. Best car ever. I’ll only own Hondas.
Yup my cousin who grew up a Jeep guy shit talking my accord and a few years ago he got an accord as well and texts me the other day like “I’m really impressed with this accord, it has 255k and drives great” ... and I’m like “yup people like to talk shit till they own one and realize how solid they are” 🤣
cooby holes you say?
The coobiest kind, yeah. I noticed that too.
Normally, you get pretty small coobie holes in other cars, but this one has some ample coobies, I must say.
Lol
someone really needs to make a montage of the weird shit he says (like "throddybottle" injection in another video)
I Drive a 5 speed '95 Accord coupe with 274k.
Love It!
JC I sold my 93 manual a month ago😫😫😫!! Had it for 5 years and it was so good to me. I'm still crying😓😓
Ugh mine had +325k then an 18yr old hit me running a red light.. totaled
I bet the soft malt drink from Puerto Rico is 'Malta India'
source: I'm Puerto Rican
Luisk hilarious
Malta India is the GOAT of soft malt drink.
Angel Martinez facts and I’m not even Puerto Rican
It's Malta Goya. That's the most popular brand here in the east coast
@@lexintegra no me digas... Mamau
This made me want to drive my accord
The coolest &most successful Accords in my opinion, were from 1986 - 1993.
retroolschool just bought a 86 5 speed accord for $500 ;0
Had a '92. Right on.
i have 87 lxi
F23 vtec ,141 HP to the wheels !. Omg thats sounds fun!.If it was swapped in a delsol of course.
I have a completely rust free 1993 ex-r sedan auto and my god it’s perfect runs and drives without skipping a beat and low miles
Mr. Regular, I love wagons more than a 22 year old man with no kids should love wagons. you're not helping me with this wagon porn, now I want an accord wagon...
I'm 25 and got a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park Wagon a few days before turning 23. I wanted to get one.
I wanted one my friend's dad had when I was 16
'95 Buick Century Wagon
Dude, wagons are great! all the space of an suv but the driving dynamics of a car. Whats not to like? I love me a wagon.
#Bakery Wizard What kind might it have been?
I thought I'd mention this too: www.stationwagonforums.com
All this and A-pillars thinner than a yoga instructor on a colonic regimen.
Imagine, cars you can actually see out of, and thereby avoid accidents. Unlike the current crop of cars where government regulations give you a reduced greenhouse in the name of helping you (possibly) survive the accident that wouldn't have ahppened in the first place if you could JUST SEE OUT OF THE CAR.
whoobibi This is what I have been saying all along. Safety rating metrics are only met by crash performance. Crashes are the root cause (LEAN principles) so try to eliminate the crashes first.
How's visibility in a 1971-1976 G.M. Clam Wagon? Darn curvy rear glass there too.
whoobibi greatest statement ever...
Jim Shulman yah it's bordering on deadly in rollover. LOL
I love driving these older accords. They give way more feedback than other commuter cars I’ve driven and they handle much better, which makes for an entertaining drive, even under the speed limit
I had a 94 Accord EX wagon. Only kept it about a year, couldn't stand the automatic. Otherwise was a decent ride. Can't beat a wagon. Rockin' a manual 2004 Mazda 6 wagon now, love it.
Dont like auto?? You must not live where theres much traffic lol
Here in vancouver,you get tired of driving manual real quick.. After the 14 standard vehicles ive had, this auto accord wagon i just got is sooooo nice to just get in and go lol.
And when traffics really bad and its bumper to bumper for 2hrs, one way... My knee doesnt hurt and i can actually walk after lol
@@thegreatwhitenorth8754 I live in Phoenix, which has increasingly bad traffic, and still love my manual Mustang
Those mazda wagons are great man. Hold onto it! And wash out the wheel wells regularly! Rust is the things only downfall imo, but I'm sure you knew that.
I was expecting good old Harold SLOVINSKI
I left disappointed
don't be disappointed, its fine its fine he's just on the road
He's on the road servicing the Business accounts!!
ClanTKillers "This is the wagon kids like"
Dis' is wat the kidss likee!
"You're 18 so we'll buy you a car."
My parents are like "You want a car? GET IT YOURSELF."
I used to have a 91 Accord sedan 5speed. I've owned almost a dozen cars with various cylinders, displacements, power figures, and yet even after all this time that dinky little 2.0L that probably had 80 WHP on a good day was one of the most fun cars I've ever had and I'm on the hunt to buy another. I miss that car so much. I'm pretty much over 4 cylinder cars as a whole by now, but I still genuinely want that car.
I want one of these! The one I almost bought had 430k miles on it and his family kept that car when they bought it new in 97. had one owner and a grip of paper work from the dealer on what had been done to it. I have a 2000 accord 4 door sedan with vtech. a 1995 delsol si. and also in the means of buying a 1979 acty van imported from japan... honda has some awesome cars.
Shoulda bought it..
One owner cars that have been taken to the dealer its whole life are the holy grail of used cars...
Esp. One with all the records and reciepts
"Because damaged things still have value.... what's the story here"
Beautiful. Say it loud for the people in the back.
My first car was a 91 Accord. 2.2L, non-vtec, 4-door, and I loved it.
I sold it back in 2013 after owning it for 2 years and I miss it. I still see it driving around a lot, and I want to drive it again. I've built it up in my mind so much that I feel like if I drove it again I'd be let down because it wouldn't handle as well as I remember, or be as fast as I remember. Man... that was a tough car. A fun car. I want another Accord.
American cars were so ass in that time period.. some might still be
Che1seabluesdrogba11 this car is Japanese you shitstick dumbass
Che1seabluesdrogba11 mainly the Jeep’s and dodges
@@heatherlee1769 thats....his point
Heather Murphy that’s his point
Carlos Repair Jeeps*
Dodges*
Props for knowing that “Dodges” doesn’t need an apostrophe because it’s plural but I’m not sure why you didn’t capitalize it.
I love how the gauges in these make you feel like your driving a nsx
How do you find such "regular" examples of these cars yet rare in a way that it isn't auto or a sedan? No one this day and age would review something like this. Keep doing what you are doing.
This is special for me. I started my full-time professional automotive career in August 1995 at Honda in Marysville OH, just as they were launching the '96 Accords (mid-model change). Even though these maybe didn't sell so well in the US, we built TONS of these for export, including RHD. (Yes, we even exported these BACK to Japan!) We had the best-selling American-made car, year-after-year. The Taurus and Camry sold more units, but so many of those were fleet sales compared to the Accord, which was mostly consumer sales, that right or wrong, we claimed the title.
When I was still in college and getting ready to set out on my career path, my dream job was to work in one of the Japanese transplants. While it took many months, when Honda finally came through with an interview, and then an offer, I was elated. Honda was a great training ground for a young recently-graduated engineer like myself, to learn day-to-day the inner workings of an assembly plant (though I'd also spent some time in GM plants before during my internships). Most of all, I learned The Honda Way, which is hard to explain in a simple sentence or two. But it ingrained basic problem-solving principles such as "Be on the Spot", "Contain the Problem", and speaking with data (rather than making assumptions).
It was very challenging at times, and I spent many late nights on 2nd shift, including having to stay till all hours of the morning checking cars in the yard before shipment. I remember a hot summer day when myself and one other person were the only ones available to check cars, and I had just had toe surgery, but still had to clomp around in cramped steel-toe shoes. I even spent some time helping out at the East Liberty plant where they built Civics. But I still miss those days.
The payoff for our team was the 1997 JD Power IQS award, where we achieved the industry-best IQS score of 51. I still remember the plant-wide presentation which filled me with pride. But this was before they changed the rules to favor "domestic" makes, and just as Toyota introduced its '97 Camry whose IQS score was only two points worse in its first-year of production.
This generation is still my favorite. Because I was young and stupid and didn't know how good I had it, I left Honda a few years later when another company came calling with a much higher salary. I still keep in touch with a few of the friends I made there after so many years through Christmas cards. But we've drifted apart, and I suspect they outgrew themselves after the '98 model change and the introduction of the Acura models there. Honda, and indeed the entire industry, just wasn't quite the same afterward. Just didn't seem the same.
On my last day of work I managed to buy a '96 Accord from the service center with 60k on it. It was the fully-loaded EX-V6 with leather and sunroof. That car with 60k was better than the '95 Dodge Neon Sport Coupe when I'd bought it new. I kept that Accord for five more years and another 90k before I regretfully traded it in, well before its time. (I checked on Carfax a few years later and it still had at least yet another 90k on it.)
All these years later I still wish I hadn't left.
The best Accords ever: 1994-1997 Accords like this one. What really made this car fun to drive on turns was the double wishbone suspension set up, like a Formula 1 car. That's why these are the Accords that racers wanted. Hondas in general are nice revving engines. Heck, Honda even made a Type R version of this gen accord (a twin cam VTEC Accord was never sold in the US, but it was built here). There was one trim level above this LX wagon called the EX. The EX had the VTEC engine. It was single cam too, but you could feel the difference. EXs were available in sedan and wagon too. I've seen more than a handful of Gen 5 Accords with over 400K miles on original engines and transmissions... and they still ran well! Accords haven't been as well-built or as reliable since.
"Every story is a window to understanding"
Damnnnn, Mr. Regular droppin wisdom bombs!
I currently drive a 1990 Honda Accord CB7, and while it may be 5 years older and an automatic, it's so much fun to drive. Of course if it were a manual it'd be even better, but the point is that there's something about Honda engines.
I use to really dislike Honda's. Thought I'd never own one, until I inherited my grandmothers car when she stopped driving.
After you throw your friend of the roof of it, and have another couple of friends kick dents in the fenders, you start to really appreciate the durability of them.
AND THEY'RE SO PEPPY. You put your foot down in an older Honda, and BAM! You watch your revs go up and suddenly you're doing 50 - 60 miles an hour.
I'm moving on to a new car soon, but if I ever need a really cheap runabout to get from A to B, and have fun doing so,
I'll buy a 90's Honda Accord. I love 'em to bits.
Because my 1990 "Trash Panda" Honda Accord is just 𝘴𝘰 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘯 𝘢𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦.
Sorry but it's either fun to drive or an auto
In all honesty I can't disagree. But it's the only area the car's really lacking in.
There's just something so good about the pickup, and the noise of a Honda engine.
If I were to buy another, I'd buy a manual, hands down. They're just better for having a good time.
Heh, I have a CB7 too as a second car (my primary car is, unsurprisingly, a 2013 Accord.) I agree!
I drove a CB7 auto for a really long time. Recently had to pick up something else though, because it's on it's last legs. And I'm tired of people trying to steal it. THAT is the only area the car is lacking in. If you are homeless, or on drugs, I'm pretty sure that's just in the hand book. How to break into a 90s Honda is probably chapter one. You want an exciting car? Shit, none better than the CB7. You'll be pulling people out of it, getting knives pulled on you, and sometimes, just filing police reports and looking around for it the next day. But on the topic of the automatic trans, somehow, it's still quite good. Yeah, there's a little bit of lag in response time when you slam the pedal down, but other than that, you can feel the gear changes, and control them easily. It's miles better than many other automatics transmissions. Particularly if your car has sport mode option. Anyway, I also am wondering what the next best (and newer) thing would be. I'm not terribly stoked on my '05 corolla LX. Thinking of selling it and getting something else.
Got a 1991 accord manual only 220k km. Reliable and fun.
please review an early 1990s Toyota Camry wagon. I mean c'mon, it had 2 rear windshield wipers! that's reason enough in itself for an RCR ANALysis.
Kelly Adams I have a 1991 toyota camry (4cyl dx auto) I really want him to review someday.
As someone who went from an 03 ranger to an 03 Accord, holy crap the "vulkan v6" bit is ON POINT
Thanks to cat watched this at 1.5x speed for about five minutes. Confused as hell why the video was done that way and waiting for an explanation. Now I'm thinking I could watch way more youtube at a higher speed.
Then again my weed dealer's Plymouth Voyager just pulled out of the driveway so maybe I'm not in a decision making frame of mind....
That Roman butt pick at 10:14
Dammit! I was gonna say that but you beat me.
"Grossed out by cosmetic imperfections"
I'm pretty sure that was intentional.
Thought he said that. it's a totally out there concept
Roman Butt Pick should be an Urban Dictionary entry.
You know that feeling when your on the RCR page and it says "1996 Honda Accord" uploaded 9 seconds ago
“Every story is a window to understanding.”
Another gold nugget from Mr Regular.
my dads been working with cars all his life. he got me one of these 10 years ago, when i was still worrying if i wanted the crusts on my pb&j or not, and when he taught me how to drive on our old beat up ford ranger, (yes the vulcan v6) i was excited to drive a nice new car that roared. and then he showed me this car. and least to say i was, un-enthused at the prospect of driving it around campus. but watching this video right before i'm about to get my license and shipped off to college, i'm ready. i'm so excited to zoom around with my friends in this car. awesome review!
the 94-97 accords was the best looking accords ever made. the current gen accords looks like this gen but modern. when these were new, I thought cars couldn't possible look better than this.
esp in SE trim after the face lift in 1996 which the alloy wheels with the 5 holes in it.
While the 4th gen is my favorite gen, I have to admit, the SE in that purple burgandy color was such a good looking car.
"Instead of being grossed out by cosmic imperfections, we ought to be wondering 'what sort of story is here?'
Because every story is a window to understanding."
Best quote yet. XD
I am not a Honda guy, but an Accord wagon would make it on my driveway.
I bought a 1994 Accord wagon automatic for $1200, it was leaking oil and cost another $1200 to fix.
It ran perfectly, and then sustained some severe damage around the whole car. And even after the severe damage, the car ran like nothing ever happened. The thing was damn bulletproof. And I’d also like to point out, the thing was FAST AS HELL in corners for what it was. On roads I knew well I could keep up with sports cars no sweat, and even outpace some cars like mustangs and Cameros. I loved that Honda very much. I miss it. (And of course the car I got to replace it had the fuel pump go out not 48 hours after purchase, and hasn’t even been repaired yet. Never had that problem with my Honda.)
Wagons are going to be big again soon. Give it 5 years. Everyone's gonna want wagons.
dont people still want wagons?
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The F20 and F22 were great motors. Totally underappreciated. They sound great (yes, even without vtec) and more importantly actually have a decent torque band, so you don't have to keep them wound up to have fun.
I had a '92 accord coupe. Awesome car. I'd take one over a d16z6 (or lesser) powered 90s civic any day of the week and twice on Sunday. The shifter on them is usual honda quality but better than the civic. The pedals are perfectly spaced for toe and heel driving. The seats are great. Si civics of the era may have better bolstering, but the accord seats have bolstering (even on lower trims) and are more comfortable than a civic. Need more power? An H22 is an easy drop-in or you can boost the stock f-series (lowish compression and a stout bottom end).
Anyhow, great underappreciated car and as such they can be had cheap.
ap2pat Yeah, it doesn't make a lot of sense. They should have called them fc20 and fc22 since they have nearly nothing in common with the other f-series motors. The transverse f-series and the h-series were quite closely related.
dubbreak I thought the accord f20&22 and the h series were sort of the precursor to the k series and the k series was the precursor for the s2000 f series engines.
@@miatafan yes, the h series was basically a more performence oriented f series. but the 2.2 is already pretty big displacement for a honda.
‘95 Honda Accord Sedan with VTEC owner here. That was the BEST first car a kid can ask for. LOVED IT
Congrats on all the success you found here man! Blew my mind when I realized you were one of my subs from back in high school haha
By any chance Mr. Regular are you planing on doing a Dodge Stealth soon? Like the AWD version? Because I'm interested in what you have to say about that car.
ive got a 3000gt vr4. it would be interesting.
Doug Lynch i would actually like to see a vr4 3000 reviewed
onebigbamf I have a '92 Dodge Stealth RT/TT.
onebigbamf And a 25k mile 6spd 2002 Camaro SS convertible.
If it's a pink one it'd be top notch
Speaking of which; what are your top 10 funnest cars to drive? o.O
That would be a good list.
Number 10: NOT A CAR!!
Number 10: BROOWNN
#ap2pat Is that also what mustard he likes?
Another great review. It''s nice to see your appreciation for cars. On a side note, when I was younger and my friend had one of these with a single VTEC and it really buggies. I have a fully modified EM2 01-05 Civic and I appreciate so many little things about it. Any car can be made fun... and fast.
Totally agree. Honda made great cars in the 90s.
My first car (after my grandma's hand-me-down 1983 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Brougham) was a black '92 Accord EX sedan. It was an automatic, but it had what appears to be this same 16-valve 2.2L inline 4. I thought it was a blast to drive, but have often wondered how much of that was because it was my first. This was refreshing to see.
This is cool but I'm still waiting for Mr. Regular to review a CB7.
Best video of all time I come here every now and then when I’m down
We used to have this car until mum decided she wanted a Corolla. I miss it. Huge boot, impeccable sound system, it was extremely comfortable, lots of legroom, as smooth as a dream during a drive. Somehow a 2015 Corolla is the complete opposite. Missed that thing so much I ended up going to a car dump and tearing the passenger seat out of one and turning it into my desk chair. Actual luxury.
3 hour after this video uploaded, The smoking Tire upload 1994 Turbocharged Accord that has the same colour as this.
This makes me want my 90 accord back
This honestly might be my favorite review, so many really good one liners and the writing is so tight
I come back to this video when I’m sad. I miss my old accord.
Don’t worry the spirit lives on in the Del sol
That Horse looks as if it lived a thousand lifetimes.
Same story goes for the similar-aged Legacy wagons. a 2.2l/5spd combination is not particularly fast, but plenty of fun. and, unlike all later Subies, the 2.2 didn't blow head gaskets.
LegacyMuse Been driving a ‘99 2.2 for the past 10 years, and I refuse to replace it, I just love driving it too much, I’ll drive it until it rusts away to nothing more than a steering wheel,engine, and 4 tires.
Yes. I have a 1997 Legacy wagon with 323,000 miles on it. Like you say, plenty of fun. I've had no engine issues. The AWD feels great at the cornering limit.
Miss my 97 gt wagon with 2.2 in it
I left my computer about half way through this review, came back a few hours later and closed the window. I felt a sinking feeling for not finishing the video, so I finished it, and good thing I did because it reminded me why I love these videos so much
Best review yet, makes me miss my '02 Passat Wagon since she's getting her new clutch
Non vtec engines actually sound and feel great.
I recently had a first drive of a B20B7 engine, no vtec.
Sounded great, pulled cleanly and bundled with a 5 speed manual in a third gen Prelude.
It's actually about as quick as my b18C 'vtec' Integra which, on pen and paper, should be quicker.
The d16 non vtecs do sound quite nice (obviously without fartcans)
I like the non-VTEC B18B in my Integra. They are still very nice motors, and you can do a surprising amount of things to pep them up if you want.
When I lived in Japan I owned a 94 Prelude Si with a non-VTEC F22B engine in it. Was a surprisingly fun car to drive.
I have owned a non VTEC and VTEC prelude, 1994 Si and 1997, They were both great cars. The VTEC just adds a bit of character and sound, but doesn't make as big a difference as people think, and you can only tell the difference over 5500rpm.
Max totally agree, I think the reason people act like vetc is so great is because of the rush of torque at 5500rpm. For someone who's driven lots of different cars and owns a 97 accord (vtec) it seems silly
90's hondas are great cars, the lot of them. They all have a certain amount of flare to them despite their commuter car intentions. I drove an abandoned Accord sedan of this generation with no tags, no battery, and a trunk that smelt of death, and even at 300k miles it still wanted to do burnouts on its utterly shit tires. If you find one of these old Accords with a stick, buy it, it is such a fun car.
"Sorry to call you kid, I'm 35". I am 57... you are a kid to me as well, but I love watching your videos. It is great to see you reviewing so many cars that were considered new when I was your age range. Good job!
I am so glad you brought this car up. first off there is a white wagon floating around PA on airbags and limo tint. it is the reason I fell in love with mine when my dad picked it up for $327 (scrap price at the time.) I replaced the plugs and wires, cleaned the intake and EGR valve, if you have never cleaned one on this 2.2 you need to its crazy the design. Once I got it to run again I threw a prelude intake on, and a 2.75in catback from J&H automotive custom bent with an S10 resonator it screamed on the highway and made that 5speed you are so enthusiastic about a gem in the rough. I would take that big hug back any day of the week. embarrassing chubby and all.
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for the kid who complained about his parents buying him a car, get a job and buy your own. simple as that
Exactly. like my dad said
" you think my dad bought me a fuckin car? i had to get up off my ass and get a fuckin job if i wanted a car....so can you'
There's those of us whose parent's would not LET us buy cars with the money we earned. I was one. That only changed when my grandpa gave me a car, which I could have purchased.
Native Outdoors yes sir
GunFun ZS If you got the money to use there’s no stopping you from buying it. My parents were adamant about me not buying a car until I wore them down enough. Now I have an 07 mazda6 5 speed. Your money is your own
I had two jobs at 15 years old, bought my own car the month I turned 16 - my dad taught me value of hard work. Now I'm a looser who never went to college ;( ...thanks dad.
my fist car was a manual 1996 accord sedan with 180k. wasnt getting a lot of ass in exchange for rides but great car none the less
I have a 1997 accord wagon lx, its an automatic . Its my first official car has 242k miles on it got it from a 1 owner and its that exact green. I have fallen in love with that car and i wanna drive it forever. The interior is spotless and very few flaws cosmetic wise. Its fun to drive i love the story behind my honda. This review you made was the same way i felt for mine and many people dont realize it and would think "oh yeah right". Thank you my good sir. 👌👌👌
I have a 97 Accord LX wagon as well. It's an automatic with 220000 miles. What a great car that will carry anything and everything
Please don't apologize for the explanation. "The Magic School Bus" reference is the reason alot of us watch the reviews. the fruit of the review is in the context you provide about the vehicle. I did not know who Lee Iacocca was before these reviews! As an amateur car enthusiast/mechanic the complete ideology behind specific vehicles and vehicles in general and how they relate to culture you provide with these videos help fortify my knowledge of vehicles in general. I never comment but this is my favorite channel and I had to let you know. THE THINGS YOURE DOING ARE THE REASON WERE HERE.
Little did this guy know 330k people would see his Honda Accord wagon.
I have an automatic 1994 Honda Accord Wagon and she is just wonderful
Ethan Lochridge same here!
I LOVE THESE VIDEO SERIES. CURES ALL MY PROBLEMS AND DISEASES PERMANENTLY
Great review. My parents bought a brand new 94 Accord EX Wagon. It was the car I learned to drive on and they kept it till 2009. Aside from the moonroof motor burning out it was super reliable.
i miss my 93 accord ex wagon 5spd. that was a fun car
makes me kinda miss my 96 accord. It really was a fun car.
Mr. Regular is the only Cartuber who can make a Honda Accord review enjoyable. Bravo Mr. Regular!
'every story is a window to understanding' i love this channel
- 'can u drive stick shift'
- 'well maybe u can teach me'
- 'no I can't drive stick shift'
- 'well maybe grandpa'
- 'he dead'
- 'why nobody tell me'
- 'becos netflix'
D E P R E S S I O N
Most successful learners are thrown into it like "figure it out"
@@thelonelywolf88 yep, I learned standard (for cars) by buying a piece of shit 91 S10 Standard Cab and driving it home. Should mention the truck had factory *manual* steering as well, so it was an interesting learning experience.
Learning stick shift in trucks (i.e. semi tractors), I had to be taught by an experienced driver. A non synchronized Eaton Fuller backing a 15 litre Cummins Inline 6 is a whole different ballgame....
@@FirebirdCamaro1220 I learned on my sister's Scion. She didn't tell me much at all, I found out what to do and what not to do on my own
RCR and The Smoking Tire both release an Accord review on the same day! Hmmm, suspicious...
My mom back in the way-back days, had a 1989 Toyota Camry sedan with a 5-Speed Manual and a 2000 (2.0L) 4-cylinder (3S-FE rated at only 115 hp). It was a blast to drive. It wasn't fast at all, but the thing was so much fun and the engine sounded so growly in a good way. It would just sing. If you get a chance to drive one with a MANUAL transmission... do it! Also, it had 205/60R14's on it which are small but still a huge improvement over the 185/70R14's that came on it. So the thing actually handled somewhat decent and weighed only about 2700 lbs.
The reason I love RCR so much is because the cars that are reviewed are cars everybody knows and doesn't think much about them. However, this channel continues to find the best in every car and its so entertaining seeing how a true car guy loves every car.