1989 Honda Civic 4WD Wagon | Retro Review

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5 жыл бұрын

4th Gen Civics were awesome, and to be able to have purchased one with Realtime 4WD and a 6-speed manual is crazy talk in today's game. If you have one, swap it for big HP and smile all day.

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@hemingsgarage
@hemingsgarage 5 жыл бұрын
I'll take this over any of today's boring crossovers any day.
@aspiringaspie3280
@aspiringaspie3280 5 жыл бұрын
I have a Honda CRV. I'd have my CRV over this. It has more power, higher ground clearance and a bigger interior, etc
@ElectoneGuy
@ElectoneGuy 5 жыл бұрын
Only if it's a first or second generation CR-V. After that, they became nothing more than highway cruisers.
@ironinquisitor3656
@ironinquisitor3656 5 жыл бұрын
Me too I hate Crossovers. I'd drive a wagon over a CUV any day.
@aspiringaspie3280
@aspiringaspie3280 5 жыл бұрын
@@ElectoneGuy Yup it is first generation
@one7decimal2eight
@one7decimal2eight 5 жыл бұрын
Aspiring Aspie except honda crv awd is a joke. for years it didn't do a damn thing. not sure if they ironed it out now, but just due to that I would never buy a crv.
@palebeachbum
@palebeachbum 5 жыл бұрын
I remember back in the day thinking this vehicle was ugly as hell and I still think it looks like a cartoon vehicle, but as an adult I can appreciate that these were super dependable and very practical.
@bvedant
@bvedant 5 жыл бұрын
these days anytime I hear "wagovan" it grabs my immediate attention
@MaestroTJS
@MaestroTJS 5 жыл бұрын
The Japanese had some real doozies back in the '80's. The Nissan Stanza Wagon/Multi and the Toyota Tercel SR5 (not quite as hideous) also come to mind.
@MiguelRPD
@MiguelRPD 5 жыл бұрын
As an adult I really wish the US had a wagon uprising. Wagons aren't those ugly wooden panelled cars anymore ! I want to see a 2019 Civic Wagon ! The Corolla Wag❤️on looks great. Mercedes and Subaru wagons look beautiful as well as Ford's Fusion wagon. No love in the USA :(
@MaestroTJS
@MaestroTJS 5 жыл бұрын
Miguel Angel Medina Rise I agree 100%. I guess the thing I don't understand is why the Europeans can offer wagons in North America when they sell barely any cars here but the big manufacturers can't offer them as options at least. Sure, they won't have a lot of sales, but aren't a few sales better than none? I can understand the argument of not wanting to stock parts for a rare model, but they would share most of the same components as their sedan counterparts, and the designs exist in other parts of the world. I think it's a way for them to channel people into their SUV's, which they make more money on anyway. I hate the look of SUV's so much, plus the high centre of gravity just blows.
@horseplop9
@horseplop9 5 жыл бұрын
Its stil,ugly my friend
@TheKansasDude
@TheKansasDude 5 жыл бұрын
I picked up an 1989 Civic RT4WD for $500 a couple years ago. Did a head gasket and a tune up. Thing was soo fun. Put it in super low and pop the clutch, would leave 4 black marks for a couple feet haha. Was a drift missile in the snow! Best $500 ever
@randomuser4014
@randomuser4014 5 жыл бұрын
Best comment ...
@jakesmith2984
@jakesmith2984 5 жыл бұрын
Mr Nick And yours is the worst
@captainchaos0666
@captainchaos0666 5 жыл бұрын
@The Kansas Dude You sir win the internet with your comment. Have a cookie.. From the dark side.. Yay t-shirt phrases?
@ginobarilone5664
@ginobarilone5664 5 жыл бұрын
Had a customer trade one in back in mid 90s @ Buick/Pontiac Manual, kinda ratty ..we had fun beating the snot out of it and it wouldn't die. Crazy turning radius in that thing.
@MrChuckGrape
@MrChuckGrape Жыл бұрын
You're lucky you got to it before I did. I also live in Kansas I would have jumped all over a deal like that.
@93sundance
@93sundance 5 жыл бұрын
Does anybody miss vehicles with windows you can see out of? Time to lower those belt lines a bit.
@303nitzubishi4
@303nitzubishi4 5 жыл бұрын
I think alot of us miss a Good ol greenhouse on a vehicle but the NTSB won't allow it. Too many idiots on the road who shouldn't be and we all pay the price when manufacturers make the car "safer" by surrounding the passengers with more and more high strength steel and safety nannies and taking away the breathing room inside the car. Thanks alot shitty drivers and a government who gives them all driver licenses
@93sundance
@93sundance 5 жыл бұрын
I drive a 04 Grand Cherokee. I never have a problem seeing out of that thing.
@ricerocket_ed6650
@ricerocket_ed6650 5 жыл бұрын
True but modern Subaru's have very very exceptional visibility. The A and B pillars in the 2017 Crosstrek are thinner than my 2002's and visibility is better. All that and the car's roof can support 5x the vehicle's weight and remains very safe. All of the high belt lines are merely stylistic and less a result of safety.
@captainchaos0666
@captainchaos0666 5 жыл бұрын
The problem isn't necessarily beltlines. More or less it's the stupidly thick pillars that are mandatory, thanks to "safety regulations".
@93sundance
@93sundance 5 жыл бұрын
@@captainchaos0666 they are getting thinner. I still can't see. Would be nice if I could drive with my elbow on an door with an open window without throwing out my shoulder.
@kz1000ps
@kz1000ps 5 жыл бұрын
"Gauges are simple and efficient. Just what's needed--no more, no less." so this is John's favorite car ever.
@AutoRevArg
@AutoRevArg 5 жыл бұрын
I laughed
@vossler360
@vossler360 5 жыл бұрын
This must have been John's way of giving this 89 Civic a back-handed compliment. We all know how John felt about oil pressure and voltage gauges back in the 80s.
@shapiroshekelberg604
@shapiroshekelberg604 Жыл бұрын
But…but…there’s no oil pressure or volt gauge!!!
@flyjarrett
@flyjarrett 5 жыл бұрын
I like it! Never knew Honda had 6 speed manuals back in 1989.
@packofhounds
@packofhounds 5 жыл бұрын
That surprised me too and I was a 19-20 year old car enthusiast at that time.
@johnoakes34
@johnoakes34 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, unfortunately when he's saying that the guy rowing through the gears shows u that there's only 5 gears and reverse.
@flyjarrett
@flyjarrett 5 жыл бұрын
JohnnyO34 look again. Reverse is up and left. He then cycles through six gears afterwards.
@DJBiv788
@DJBiv788 5 жыл бұрын
I had one of these. Actually, the granny gear is up and left. Reverse still on the bottom right like a normal 5 speed.
@flyjarrett
@flyjarrett 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. After reading your reply, I zoomed in on the shift pattern and see the granny gear, 1-5, and reverse. Still an odd thing.
@artoo45
@artoo45 5 жыл бұрын
This was the first new car I ever bought. Mine was an '88 and I drove it for a decade and 300,000+ miles. The only thing I ever had to was replace the CV joints and have the valves adjusted in a recall. It was a blast to drive and a joy to live with. So much glass, it felt like you wore it around your waist and the tall cabin meant lots of room for my Akita and Ridgeback. The interior was modest, but really comfortable. NVH was its only real letdown, as it droned and thrummed on long road trips. But, I was in my '20s and it was a perfect blend of sport and utility that I think was a bit ahead of its time. Mine was loaded at $13,000.
@migmog3060
@migmog3060 5 жыл бұрын
artoo45 what is nvh?
@73kenright
@73kenright 5 жыл бұрын
@@migmog3060 Noise, Vibration, Harshness.
@theKevronHarris
@theKevronHarris 5 жыл бұрын
I love the coffee beige ☕ exterior color on the Honda! Looks very nostalgic and awesome for the 1980s!💖💖
@TheMenghi1
@TheMenghi1 5 жыл бұрын
I had a 1990 Civic Wagon front wheel drive. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I only got 228k out of the engine. I had to rebuild it. The video is spot on about the clutch. My father used to say that it was appropriate for a truck.
@DashnCars
@DashnCars 5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the Civic wagon. I've had 5 now and still own 2 of the RT4WDs. Such a swiss army knife of cars.
@euc5957
@euc5957 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have any for parts? I'm trying to fix mine up lol
@DashnCars
@DashnCars 5 жыл бұрын
@@euc5957 I have an entire spare RT wagon! 😁Gotta have an extra as rare as they are. Best place to source parts is through the Facebook group or possibly the civic wagon forum. But feel free to message me if you have any questions!
@user-hk9pn1iy8g
@user-hk9pn1iy8g 13 күн бұрын
Have you had to replace the engine or transmission or just regular maintenance?
@danielbradley6473
@danielbradley6473 5 жыл бұрын
Some foreshadowing of the CR-V in the profile view of this car I think.
@SomethingFunny454
@SomethingFunny454 5 жыл бұрын
All it needs is a full size spare and a picnic table.
@TJC450
@TJC450 5 жыл бұрын
I see some second gen odyssey on the hatch.
@mikemartin9792
@mikemartin9792 5 жыл бұрын
Its kind of like the lovechild of the CR-V and Odyssey but came before both
@IsoscelesKramer
@IsoscelesKramer 5 жыл бұрын
And the Fit.
@RobCamp-rmc_0
@RobCamp-rmc_0 3 жыл бұрын
I always thought of the 1st generation CR-V as the spiritual successor to the Civic wagon
@RCrider185
@RCrider185 5 жыл бұрын
I love bringing this car up at car meets and listing to Honda guys laugh and say I'm full of it, "there was never a awd civic" when I mention how Honda needs to go back to there roots with there newer Civics
@kz1000ps
@kz1000ps 5 жыл бұрын
Toyota too, with the AllTrac Tercels and Corollas..
@jakesmith2984
@jakesmith2984 5 жыл бұрын
To add to your list.Mazda had the awd 323 if I recall correctly
@andyyu5973
@andyyu5973 5 жыл бұрын
shame we never got the intrac civics although a lot of their appeal to me is their exclusivity
@hank1556
@hank1556 5 жыл бұрын
that pretty much sums up why I dont go to those anymore. theyre generally ignorant assholes and all the burnouts and getting cops called on the scene... hard pass
@EddieAtTheMorgue
@EddieAtTheMorgue 5 жыл бұрын
The AWD Civic wagon still exists, just under a different name with higher ground clearance.
@henryovalles7311
@henryovalles7311 5 жыл бұрын
Honda 6 speed was really a 5speed 1/1/2/3/4/5 first low would only drive like 5mph but it was good to show off back in the day ..had a 90 4wd stick ... my favorite Honda's are 1987 and earlier just because THEY'RE RARER THAN A FERRARI...
@Hondaboijames28
@Hondaboijames28 3 жыл бұрын
Got mine 2 months ago 32,000 miles and 2 owners from new, 1 of 50 left in the uk 😊
@ricochetey
@ricochetey 5 жыл бұрын
Nice back when a passenger side mirror was an option.
@MichaelSmith-cl1uo
@MichaelSmith-cl1uo 5 жыл бұрын
My dad had this car..... as a kid of all the cars my sister and I remember this one is the ONE!!! now as an adult I want one!!!! very great memories!!! we nicknamed the car FIFI
@thewiseguy3529
@thewiseguy3529 2 жыл бұрын
That engine sounds great. Miss these days. Wasn't about 0-60 it was about comfort back then.
@nolarobert
@nolarobert 5 жыл бұрын
I had the 1990 2WD version but it looked identical to the wagon shown in this video. I could pack it full of stuff despite it being a compact. On highway trips, I'd get 38-40 MPG. The engine was a bit underpowered but the 5-spd manual was a sweet tranny that made sure I got the most out of it. The only serious issue I had was with the brakes. I had to replace the brake system which wasn't cheap. I later found out that was one of the Achilles Heels of this generation of Civic. Otherwise, it was a reliable, economical, fun to drive car.
@menghic531
@menghic531 2 жыл бұрын
I had to replace the clutch twice.
@curierfromxibalba1155
@curierfromxibalba1155 2 жыл бұрын
@@menghic531 maybe you ride the clutch too much, yo.
@menghic531
@menghic531 2 жыл бұрын
@@curierfromxibalba1155 --Probably the biggest cardinal sin with respects to the clutch
@Tony-ib2vm
@Tony-ib2vm 2 жыл бұрын
Fastbrakes kit with integra calipers and Corrado g60 11" rotors solves this. It limits you to 15" wheels, but worth it.
@TurboMan942
@TurboMan942 5 жыл бұрын
These looked like the Johnny Cab in the first Total Recall
@randomuser4014
@randomuser4014 5 жыл бұрын
OMG.....yes
@Foxontherun2
@Foxontherun2 5 жыл бұрын
theres a hell of a reference
@nathanielschaffer4610
@nathanielschaffer4610 5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@solitudessilentgroove
@solitudessilentgroove 3 жыл бұрын
I own an 88' rt4WD wagon in gold. It's got 189k miles. Easy to work on, extremely reliable, and parts are very cheap . Handles like a go kart and zippy around town. Surprisingly fun to drive, and more interior room than many SUVs. Best view of the road than any car I've driven, big windows all around. At 6'1" I've got headroom for a 10 gallon hat. I absolutely love it and will never sell.
@JackBandicootsBunker
@JackBandicootsBunker 5 жыл бұрын
The Shuttle Civic and the Aerodeck Accord are the reasons I miss Honda Station Wagons of the past.
@2006gtobob
@2006gtobob 5 жыл бұрын
Other than acceleration figures the old cars are just so much more appealing than todays machines. They're more honest, simple, lighter, all the good stuff todays bloat-mobiles are not.
@kz1000ps
@kz1000ps 5 жыл бұрын
I would say acceleration AND safety -- I shudder to think how one of these would fold up in a medium speed crash, let alone a high speed impact. Otherwise I'm with you, and I look at the ergonomics of that interior and think it still looks like a well thought-out space.
@303nitzubishi4
@303nitzubishi4 5 жыл бұрын
Search for the article discussing how today's vehicles on average are actually heavier than those of the 50s - 70s it's pretty incredible
@kz1000ps
@kz1000ps 5 жыл бұрын
Comparison of popular midsize sedans: 1957 Chevy Bel Air: 200" length and 3200-3300 lb curb weight 1988 Ford Taurus: 188" length and 2950-3050 lb curb weight 2018 Toyota Camry: 192" length and 3300-3500 lb curb weight Yep!
@wahpanda1520
@wahpanda1520 5 жыл бұрын
buy a 3rd gen yaris. its the last of the 90s simplicity.
@MaestroTJS
@MaestroTJS 5 жыл бұрын
Sure, those old land yachts were mostly hollow inside. There is a lot of safety equipment, insulation, and, particularly, wiring that wasn't in older cars.
@digipeeper
@digipeeper 5 жыл бұрын
The Wagon, it did look like a small minivan. Honda actually had a manual 4WD vehicle. Subaru was getting threaten by Honda. After 29 years this vehicle faded away through weather and time and getting one of these is like looking for the holy grail!!!
@RobertSmith-le8wp
@RobertSmith-le8wp 5 жыл бұрын
Damn, under $10k to start for a car that will do 500,000 miles easily. What a deal
@suavehouse5150
@suavehouse5150 5 жыл бұрын
Robert Smith Who knew back in 1989 lol
@ElectoneGuy
@ElectoneGuy 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but what was $10K in today's dollars?
@harryhardcastle4002
@harryhardcastle4002 5 жыл бұрын
The "as tested" price would be equal to about $25,000 in today's economy, which isn't too bad at all, very inline with Honda's current pricing.
@TheMenghi1
@TheMenghi1 5 жыл бұрын
I only got 228k out of mine. I had to re-do the clutch at least twice.
@michele3314
@michele3314 4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1986 wagon that had 257,000 on it when I traded it in. If it had had A/C I would have doubled that easily but Florida without air is brutal.
@patsyhodge9071
@patsyhodge9071 2 жыл бұрын
I had one of these for 17 years. 1989 auto shuttle. Awesome dependable car. yes I would like another one.
@fernandorocha-dx1wv
@fernandorocha-dx1wv Ай бұрын
Very beautiful the Honda Civic wagon
@Tony-ib2vm
@Tony-ib2vm 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still rolling in a '91 civic wagon as my daily. I've bought it with 128k mi, it's at 211k now. I was lucky, one of the previous owners' removed the rear wheel arch rubber "guards", so it's not rusty. Solid quarters and still being driven in mid-west salty winters...
@snuffy420
@snuffy420 3 жыл бұрын
i have one of these. beautiful, reliable car, even 32 years later
@justaskforbobdesign
@justaskforbobdesign 5 жыл бұрын
@MotorWeek Thank you for publishing this great car archive videos you have, you guys are the best!!!! ..... Here in Mexico we never get any of this Hondas, Honda arrived to Mexico until 1994 and only with the Accord... But here in los cabos I have seen a few of this, I always thought about this CIVIC why?? and what??? I have a Honda Fit 2016, wich I believe is the continuation of this civic
@SALTYDATTO
@SALTYDATTO 5 жыл бұрын
The parents had one when I was a lad. Tcase went out so dad removed the rear driveshaft. FWD Civic wagon it became.
@gbryant65
@gbryant65 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have a clean one! Great engineering! CR-V's granddaddy! LOL
@ekscalybur
@ekscalybur 5 жыл бұрын
Honda, introducing the hottest car segment of the late 20teens, in 1989. This is absolutely a crossover.
@cadsux
@cadsux 5 жыл бұрын
Before that, there was the 1979 Subaru Leone wagon / BRAT truck, and the 1982 Toyota Tercel wagon.
@danmccarthy4700
@danmccarthy4700 3 жыл бұрын
@@cadsux And the AMC Eagle series.
@nicholaswildethethird
@nicholaswildethethird 4 жыл бұрын
This is like an old school Fit, imagine a 4wd fit turbo 5speed!
@larryumberger5245
@larryumberger5245 5 жыл бұрын
I had a '91, AT, same color as this. Got it with 83k on it, drove the heck out of it for five years, sold it to a friend, who then drove it for four more. If they still made it, I'd have one now, but they don't ,so I now drive a CR-V. The '91 wagon was the best Honda ever made, IMO.
@crankybear1236
@crankybear1236 3 жыл бұрын
A modern version with a 2.0t and 6mt would be a dream car!
@Patriot3
@Patriot3 5 жыл бұрын
I have a Honda acty kei truck with this. Imported it from Japan and run snow tracks on it hunting when tires just won't float across the terrain. Best vehicle ever.
@cadsux
@cadsux 5 жыл бұрын
Before this, there was the 1979 Subaru Leone wagon / BRAT truck, and the 1982 Toyota Tercel wagon. All neat.
@gsxellence
@gsxellence 5 жыл бұрын
Thus the CR-V was born
@wahpanda1520
@wahpanda1520 5 жыл бұрын
shit car
@calebtaylor3835
@calebtaylor3835 3 жыл бұрын
The 1st gen cr-v with the spare tire on the back and a manual transmission are actually kind cool. Now they’re just lame crossovers with no sport or utility.
@caponeprincess73
@caponeprincess73 5 жыл бұрын
Love the old school videos
@rustybearden1800
@rustybearden1800 4 жыл бұрын
I had a silver blue first generation AWD Civic Wagon (1985?) with the push button On Demand AWD system and the six speed transmission which was developed by Steyer Puch for Honda - that little car was the Swiss Army Knife of compact cars - go anywhere drive train, excellent durability, great gas mileage, room for 4 and their luggage and a modular flip down interior than would fold all of the seats, including the front backrests into a semi flat padded area from the front seat cushions to the reclining rear seats. An amazing little car that I drove for 365,000 miles until it died on the TriBorough bridge in NYC on the way to a Paula Abdul concert at Nassau Coliseum (oy!) These little cars are very rare today - I've never seen one since then. I replaced it with the second generation five speed wagon in graphite gray shown in this video, sans the RealTime AWD system - I drove that one for 312,000 miles and swapped it for the first generation Odyssey, fully optioned (another great quirky Honda vehicle) given to me by my mom as a wedding present
@gregg9672
@gregg9672 2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted one of these such a complete little car
@theKeshaWarrior
@theKeshaWarrior 2 жыл бұрын
It's insane that the Civic getting 27 mpg was considered economical.
@Ixiiz
@Ixiiz 5 жыл бұрын
My childhood family car. My dad had this car over 10yrs!
@user-hd8ej8yx9p
@user-hd8ej8yx9p 5 жыл бұрын
incredibly nostalgic, i love it
@MrSponge1985
@MrSponge1985 7 ай бұрын
This was way ahead of its time
@MrTaxiRob
@MrTaxiRob 3 жыл бұрын
I always wanted one of these with an automatic, and an Accord hatchback with a manual.
@nlpnt
@nlpnt 5 жыл бұрын
The Civic 4WD wagon was the source of the components Honda built the first CR-V around.
@theKevronHarris
@theKevronHarris 5 жыл бұрын
Honda Civic 4WD station wagon is known and sold as the Civic Shuttle 4WD wagon in Japan.
@rightlanehog3151
@rightlanehog3151 5 жыл бұрын
I thought it was called the Honda Jazz Shuttle, can you get it with a manual?
@theKevronHarris
@theKevronHarris 5 жыл бұрын
@@rightlanehog3151 You could.
@Trance88
@Trance88 5 жыл бұрын
I've wanted to drive one of these for years! Any example I see left is only firing on 2 cylinders and you can put your whole hand through the floor.
@BillyBadassEF9
@BillyBadassEF9 2 жыл бұрын
I’m still driving my civic wagon! K20z3 with full interior.
@davidanthony5230
@davidanthony5230 5 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this!
@captainchaos0666
@captainchaos0666 5 жыл бұрын
Back when I was in highschool around 2005 or so, one of my teachers played an old t.v. movie and a commercial for this exact car was on the tape. Of course this was during the whole 1980's craze which made me absolutely want this car. Maybe I should find one 🤔
@joshuajhoyt
@joshuajhoyt 5 жыл бұрын
They're around , but mostly in Western States. The Further east the less you'll see. Craigslist Seattle auto classified listings range $1k-5k in a ridiculously large range of vehicle condition not necessarily corresponding to asking price. Which ironic enough doesn't necessarily correspond to purchase price any how
@FLJAMESFL
@FLJAMESFL 5 жыл бұрын
My Granny had this car. Funny thing was the passenger side mirrors was optional. The rear speakers were a awesome design and good for the time. The car was truly solid.
@derrickrogalsky1884
@derrickrogalsky1884 5 жыл бұрын
FLJAMESFL yup my 93 civic only has the one mirror. People don't really notice it until they sit on the passenger side
@SWRadioConcepts
@SWRadioConcepts 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, Motorweek loved this thing..
@ryanwolfe911
@ryanwolfe911 5 жыл бұрын
I heart the Wago so much.
@mrsad1255
@mrsad1255 5 жыл бұрын
Ahh when honda made simple but fun cars..
@davidaubin3902
@davidaubin3902 5 жыл бұрын
4:04 John: Of course, if you're going to carry children on a regular basis, this heavy duty plastic may be a blessing in disguise! LOL
@johnfarel3152
@johnfarel3152 5 жыл бұрын
It's basically an early CR-V; in fact, I think it more resembles the current CR-V than the 97 version. But really it's more an Element/CR-V cross. Very cool retro car. For that era and class, the interior looks good.
@Thegonagle
@Thegonagle 5 жыл бұрын
They didn't mention it, but that engine sounded pretty damn good being wound out on the acceleration runs.
@mindspinn311
@mindspinn311 5 жыл бұрын
I’d buy one now. $9,000 new base? Wow inflation.
@Bigstevesmb
@Bigstevesmb 5 жыл бұрын
Wow for sure take about inflation. Everything has gone up except the paycheck and wages.
@otm646
@otm646 5 жыл бұрын
@@Bigstevesmb then you've be the thing not keeping up. Wages are there if you're marketable. If you had the same skills since the 90's that's on you.
@f181234
@f181234 5 жыл бұрын
Mister X paycheck has gone up in 1999 I was getting paid $6 an hour for a car wash job nowadays it’ll be $12-$14 an hour
@garyvallone5393
@garyvallone5393 5 жыл бұрын
Everything now is 40k
@kayannhenry
@kayannhenry 5 жыл бұрын
Back when cars were made to last
@nicshadow4840
@nicshadow4840 2 жыл бұрын
I love the wagons
@jakesmith2984
@jakesmith2984 5 жыл бұрын
Hear that kids .4 speed auto OPTIONAL. Man have we gone downhill or what.
@wahpanda1520
@wahpanda1520 5 жыл бұрын
3rd gen yaris offers this.
@MaestroTJS
@MaestroTJS 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but think of traffic congestion now versus then.
@wahpanda1520
@wahpanda1520 5 жыл бұрын
@@alansmilealot more traffic and expensive gas = why autos prevailed. also higher dealer repair cost = more $$
@wahpanda1520
@wahpanda1520 5 жыл бұрын
@@alansmilealot no it wont. most likey will make disabled persons lives easier.
@MaestroTJS
@MaestroTJS 5 жыл бұрын
wah panda EV's are nowhere close to taking over.
@Black91crx
@Black91crx 5 жыл бұрын
4th gen Civics are my favorite daily's ever made
@suavehouse5150
@suavehouse5150 5 жыл бұрын
Funny how they compared it to the subi but in 2018 those civics are still on the road and some modded with ridiculous horsepower!!! Honda for the win 👍🏽
@theoverstraete263
@theoverstraete263 5 жыл бұрын
Great cars, I loved mine. Just extremely hard to find parts for the 4wd drivetrain, without spending a lot of $$$
@ric7852
@ric7852 Жыл бұрын
I luv this car! Where can i find trim parts? Thanks
@mustsilm
@mustsilm Жыл бұрын
Great practical car.
@scdevon
@scdevon 3 жыл бұрын
Those were good numbers back then for that 1.6 Si engine. 108 HP.
@thetreblerebel
@thetreblerebel 3 жыл бұрын
The AWD system in these Conditions call can are used in newer 400hp builds for race cars
@buddhull
@buddhull 5 жыл бұрын
One day this will be my truck and van.
@martinmartin5904
@martinmartin5904 5 жыл бұрын
Seem that the most closest Honda offering right now in north america is the HR-V . Would like to see here The Shuttle ( an extended Fit ) , the N-Box , the Freed and all the other brillant space efficient Honda automotive product only avalaible in japan .
@MrChuckGrape
@MrChuckGrape Жыл бұрын
I think I'm in love.
@hostile1809
@hostile1809 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@N64Guy
@N64Guy 2 жыл бұрын
Just saw one of these today
@tom11zz884
@tom11zz884 5 жыл бұрын
A Civic with AWD...awesome.
@thekhakiobserver3128
@thekhakiobserver3128 3 жыл бұрын
I love the 80's and early 90's cars, but I feel you could accomplish the similar traction capability with much wider tires. My Jetta's 225's look like monster truck width in comparison.
@mrlouisvashi
@mrlouisvashi 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 90 2wd wagon 648k og miles. Runs and drives well
@user-hk9pn1iy8g
@user-hk9pn1iy8g 13 күн бұрын
Have you had to replace the engine or transmission or just regular maintenance?
@subielife4life
@subielife4life 3 жыл бұрын
I would to have me one of this in mint condition, man if I could only travel back in time, forget about fancy cars or sport cars...this civic is what I would want....
@TechWizMaster
@TechWizMaster 3 жыл бұрын
DID you hear that thing sound on the quarter mile? It looks like a square shape box but the engine sounds amazing lol
@dinar3run
@dinar3run 4 жыл бұрын
Motorweek, you need to do a video just like this but with modern cars)
@303nitzubishi4
@303nitzubishi4 5 жыл бұрын
As of 9/26/27 one of these popped up in a transmission shop parking lot right by my house in Denver, it is FWD but otherwise identical to this vehicle even the gold paint. Original and unmolested. I am hoping it gets picked up by someone who will care for it
@johnnymason2460
@johnnymason2460 Жыл бұрын
If I can find a Honda Civic Wagon 4WD with an automatic, I'm good. I would use it as a daily driver especially on rainy days and through snow and ice.
@Noway-sg8md
@Noway-sg8md 5 жыл бұрын
that car would cost about 20k in america accounting for inflation in 2018, i think that would still be a good deal to have the chance at buying one of these brand new from a dealer now
@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit
@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit 3 жыл бұрын
I have made my decision. If ever I buy another Honda, it has to be one of these... Along with the drivetrain from the CR-V, as well as any family brake and suspension upgrades that will work with minimal fab.
@carlosmagana4180
@carlosmagana4180 5 жыл бұрын
Mid 80s to mid 90s was a great time for cars specially Honda's and Toyotas
@wahpanda1520
@wahpanda1520 5 жыл бұрын
still a few modern gems out thete.
@user-hk9pn1iy8g
@user-hk9pn1iy8g 13 күн бұрын
I.have a 1997 acura tl with 250,187 original engine and transmission as long as it's just normal wear and tear stuff I keep this thing forever
@FirstOnRaceDayCapri2904
@FirstOnRaceDayCapri2904 5 жыл бұрын
6 speed in 1989, back when most manufacturers were boasting about 5 speeds!
@76carmel
@76carmel 5 жыл бұрын
Today only a few vehicles have a 7-sp manual. Anything with 8 gears or more are automatics. I think that 6-sp. manual in that Civic is a low range gear.
@dylansnyder7757
@dylansnyder7757 5 жыл бұрын
@@76carmel it's the same as a Tercel 4wd wagon. It's a normal 5 spd but there is an extra low granny gear.
@wahpanda1520
@wahpanda1520 5 жыл бұрын
5 speed is stronger
@RegularJohn53
@RegularJohn53 4 жыл бұрын
I miss these quirky little wagons from the 80's so much like the Dodge Colt Vista or the Nissan Stanza Wagon. We don't get cars anymore like this.
@jeepguy95
@jeepguy95 5 жыл бұрын
There was one, same color and wheels, in my area up until last year.
@wahpanda1520
@wahpanda1520 5 жыл бұрын
;(
@SANYUR
@SANYUR 5 жыл бұрын
I that the 93 Legend Coupe was the First Honda Motor Co. car with a 6 speed Manual, I never knew a 89 Civic,
@m.hstudioproductions6642
@m.hstudioproductions6642 3 жыл бұрын
It looks like a miniature version of the Odyssey.
@ruzzelladrian907
@ruzzelladrian907 5 жыл бұрын
The crossover in it's infancy. Next thing you know, they released the CR-V.
@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit
@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. So many keep mentioning the Fit, not at all knowing this car morphed to become the CR-V.
@bobwalsh3751
@bobwalsh3751 5 жыл бұрын
Neither rain nor snow nor sleet will stay the pizza guy from his appointed rounds in this little number!
@honda116969
@honda116969 5 жыл бұрын
I know a guy that has one of these that motor swapped it with I think it was a K20 and still all wheel drive only like 160 or 70 whp but still a cool car
@jakestech28
@jakestech28 5 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of power for what this is!
@303nitzubishi4
@303nitzubishi4 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a cool swap, I'd imagine the AWD system in this vehicle wouldn't be able to handle a ton of torque anyway
@jakesmith2984
@jakesmith2984 5 жыл бұрын
Sleeper.170 is decent for this little car.Especially with how slow it looks.
@blakebooth1982
@blakebooth1982 5 жыл бұрын
Check out the KZbin channel boosted Bois they are currently making a 4wd k20 wagon
@neckfacesupra
@neckfacesupra 5 жыл бұрын
Makes me wish I didn't sell mine
@joshuac4772
@joshuac4772 3 жыл бұрын
A six speed in a 1989 econo box, hondas of this era are just great
@kingchakazulu7762
@kingchakazulu7762 3 жыл бұрын
They had a six speed before 89, and the Toyota Tercel 4wd had one in 1982.
@Dankcatvacs
@Dankcatvacs 5 жыл бұрын
a mention ! will you review the subaru next?!
@premzyy1791
@premzyy1791 5 жыл бұрын
Best Civic ever made
@supercruiser4925
@supercruiser4925 2 жыл бұрын
honestly it's ability in the snow is pretty good compared to my 2wd hiace.
@methafuture
@methafuture 5 жыл бұрын
I really saw this yesterday
@brandonpetroski6663
@brandonpetroski6663 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, can I make a review request? Can we get a review for a Chevy Celebrity Eurosport or Cadillac Coupe DeVille Touring? I'd also love an El Camino too.
@JoesGoldenGarage
@JoesGoldenGarage 5 жыл бұрын
One of these today in mint condition would sell for full retail. I promise.
@watershed44
@watershed44 4 жыл бұрын
Indeed even today these vehicles are still very practical and good to drive. They match modern vehicles in most ways! If Honda could sell them as brand new, they'd make another fortune on them.
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