1999 Honda Civic Si - POV Driving Impressions

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TheTopher

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Жыл бұрын

Engine: 1.6 L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Horsepower: 160 hp
Torque: 111 lb-ft
Curb weight: 2,612 lbs
MPG: 26 city / 31 highway
Dimensions: 175″ L x 67″ W x 54″ H
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@raafidk
@raafidk Жыл бұрын
Its literally brand new, its like having a 4k camera in 1999
@gallardo20000
@gallardo20000 Жыл бұрын
literally my thoughts...
@brewcrewmanu
@brewcrewmanu Жыл бұрын
Minus the steering alignment. What is the deal with that?
@long-black-vietnamese-man
@long-black-vietnamese-man Жыл бұрын
or its like having a 1999 car in 2022
@RunningFromTwelve
@RunningFromTwelve Жыл бұрын
@@long-black-vietnamese-man Nah its called not having proper maintenance or switching rims/tires without aligning again most commonly
@long-black-vietnamese-man
@long-black-vietnamese-man Жыл бұрын
@@RunningFromTwelve I dont think you understood what I meant but ok
@ianlerma8110
@ianlerma8110 Жыл бұрын
That startup, the beeps, the sound it made in reverse, all of it is so nostalgic for me. My dad had a 2000 civic EX, not and SI but damn I loved that civic so so much. It was manual as well. I cried when he sold it and I was about 14. I wanted to drive it in highschool so bad
@MBDillan21
@MBDillan21 Жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me. When my dad sold his I wanted to cry so much. This car deserved more praise imo.
@Akifc3
@Akifc3 Жыл бұрын
I also had a 2000 Civic EX as my first car. I drive a 2020 Si now, but boy do I miss that old rust bucket. The chimes and start up sounds of this 1999 si really brought back memories
@MultiSneakerLover
@MultiSneakerLover Жыл бұрын
I cry over civics everyday
@Akifc3
@Akifc3 Жыл бұрын
@@MultiSneakerLover hahaha
@jonlucalombardi
@jonlucalombardi Жыл бұрын
yep my dad sold his 2001 ex and i cried lol. I was about 8 or 9 but he then got a 2012 civic si, so i guess it all worked out in the end. I still wish I was able to drive the '01 ex.
@herstal5720
@herstal5720 Жыл бұрын
I know EXACTLY how that interior smells, brings me childhood memories of my dad's civic. Now it's mine ! 350K kilometers later and still stock. Honda never misses.
@eastcoastmostwanted710
@eastcoastmostwanted710 Жыл бұрын
Check the compression because the piston rings could have worn quite a bit mate. Then compare it to the factory compression specs
@Bbc418
@Bbc418 Жыл бұрын
Stock is boring!
@herstal5720
@herstal5720 Жыл бұрын
@@eastcoastmostwanted710 Thanks a lot mate
@herstal5720
@herstal5720 Жыл бұрын
@@Bbc418 Stock is fresh
@Bbc418
@Bbc418 Жыл бұрын
@@herstal5720 depends on what kind of car
@cmbrewer84
@cmbrewer84 Жыл бұрын
That double foot tap you did when you got in the car was the ultimate show of respect for such a clean machine.. great video
@kaspian6062
@kaspian6062 5 ай бұрын
i thought the same hahaha
@dpajc056
@dpajc056 2 ай бұрын
He does it for every single car. They all deserve respect
@GH05TR1DR
@GH05TR1DR Күн бұрын
I do that in all cars 😂
@tyler9703
@tyler9703 Жыл бұрын
I love that interior so much. No bs, no screens, just a nice clear gauge cluster, simple buttons for radio and HVAC, grippy cloth seats and fantastic visibility thanks to those tiny pillars.
@Gabztar97
@Gabztar97 Жыл бұрын
Yeah but safety is not good
@michaelduke4500
@michaelduke4500 Жыл бұрын
@@Gabztar97 Eyeroll....
@Gothpoppin
@Gothpoppin Жыл бұрын
@Frank Uvalde you probably just can’t drive
@tayvonrose2528
@tayvonrose2528 Жыл бұрын
@@Gothpoppin lol did u Read his comment. He said the lane assist pulled him into the other lanes
@frostyconnor578
@frostyconnor578 Жыл бұрын
@Frank Uvalde You can turn off the lane centering feature.
@redey1290
@redey1290 Жыл бұрын
Old Hondas really are just a different breed. All of them have such a character to them, it’s just a joy to drive any of them.
@The_Hulkster
@The_Hulkster Жыл бұрын
I don't agree. I had a 99 Si back in the eaely 2000s and I never understood the hype. I actually repurchased my 95' MR2 after a year of owning it and sold the Si shortly after. The Si was just overhyped my friend. To be completely frank, I had more fun with my 8th gen Si coupe and that's not saying a lot.
@waterloo123100
@waterloo123100 Жыл бұрын
@@The_Hulkster Some people shouldn’t have opinions either. 8th civic is one of the ugliest models they made. Older Hondas are different.
@Jac735
@Jac735 Жыл бұрын
​​@@waterloo123100 facts especially the ugly looking sedans everyone D.... rides them alot cuz supposely the coupes look weird the sedan are uglier like the tail lights and shape plus the digital odometer is annoying they should have just made SI rare like they did in the 90s
@DivineX9
@DivineX9 Жыл бұрын
HEY! I like my FA5……😢
@The_Hulkster
@The_Hulkster Жыл бұрын
@@DivineX9 Those mental midgets are delusional to think the FA5 is uglier than the older Hondas. FG2 is known as one of the best designed civics of all time. Transcending vehicle design. Those two homies probably take it up the pooper every day so their opinions are worthless.
@StatusSymbol
@StatusSymbol Жыл бұрын
I love that you mentioned the visibility. The visibility in these cars as well as the hatchbacks are insanely good. You don’t even need side mirrors cause you can see everything with the one rear view mirror in the car.
@chrisss.47
@chrisss.47 3 ай бұрын
Old cars got awesome visibility, now new cars are safer but most of them have more blind spots
@bpl0807
@bpl0807 Жыл бұрын
A true example of a car with character and proof that you don't need all the power to enjoy it. Truly one of my favorite cars of all time, only ever owned EX and LX 6th gen Civics myself but an SI was always sought after.
@RuTa-b7kvj
@RuTa-b7kvj 3 ай бұрын
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@jxr9662
@jxr9662 Жыл бұрын
I like how you drive old and new cars
@pascutia
@pascutia Жыл бұрын
It’s so important because you see what was improved and what wasn’t over the years. These are such good cars!!
@canadiangoose4078
@canadiangoose4078 Жыл бұрын
@@pascutia honestly even something like a corolla. My dad had a 1999 Corolla Ve and it was actually small and nimble. Not to mention it was the most reliable engine I've ever seen, the panels rusted away before the engine which was still running great.
@R9naldo
@R9naldo Жыл бұрын
@@pascutia when i get to drive i want an older car ngl. Also preferrably manual. But other people wont understand me because they always have the same mindset of old=bad
@TheUltimateFreddy
@TheUltimateFreddy Жыл бұрын
@@canadiangoose4078 my grandpa still has his 01’ and I love driving it even though it’s a beater lol. It definitely seen better days but it’s comfy and simple imo
@jasonmoyer
@jasonmoyer Жыл бұрын
It's insane one of these still exists in this condition, wow.
@midnightq3667
@midnightq3667 Жыл бұрын
Because this is from Honda this is probably the first build ones and they guy to car gurus to review it
@ag6371
@ag6371 Жыл бұрын
Thank god it wasn't riced
@user-of1iq8lc3i
@user-of1iq8lc3i Жыл бұрын
I wish they still would make more of these
@TheBasher-_-
@TheBasher-_- Жыл бұрын
There's still a few old people who just won't move on the next life out there who have some lol.
@thekrimsonchin6023
@thekrimsonchin6023 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBasher-_- it's horrible living in Florida and seeing this happen lmao. So many older people with extremely mint vehicles won't let them go. Fuckers are driving them till they hit the grave, then the car is either given through inheritance or will, or unfortunately sat in some barn/hidden in their backyard until someone finds it by accident. I hate this state 😭
@xlAnonymouslx
@xlAnonymouslx Жыл бұрын
I didn't know low mileage for this car even still exists! That's super amazing. Definitely one of the best looking Hondas out there
@BryanWhite77
@BryanWhite77 Жыл бұрын
I had a red 2000 SI and watching this video brings back so many memories. Redlining it in 3rd gear was quite the experience. I can even still smell the interior while watching this.
@jmax7916
@jmax7916 Жыл бұрын
Such a clean example! Extremly difficult to find an example like this. Would love to find one and own one myself someday.
@Chinese_Chicken
@Chinese_Chicken Жыл бұрын
My fav civic along w/93 Hatch SI! Another nice to own would the Integra Type R. I bought a "commuter" back in the day. 99 GS-R and got bored with it. Decided to build a NA LS-V that rev'd past 9.6k RPMs with an LS 5th gear. Going up the Grapevine between Bakersfield/LA, never needed to downshift. Just left in 5th and cruised!
@jmax7916
@jmax7916 Жыл бұрын
@@Chinese_Chicken A GS-R back then those must of been abundant now they are just as desirable as this civic SI. That LS must of sounded great revving up to 9k. Would like to build an LS as well someday, you got the reliability and the power. I dream of owning an Integra Type R (preferably a DC2 but a DC5 would be just as good) and that is high up on my list of cars I would own.
@Chinese_Chicken
@Chinese_Chicken Жыл бұрын
@@jmax7916 I lived in S Cal, so a lot of em were salvage title due to theft, but everywhere on CL from $2k-8 for a clean one. Car sounded good, especially when Vtec kicked in, "Yo" on the Skunk Cams. An LSD would've been ideal with it too.. Can't go wrong with the DC2 or DC5. IMO, 1 is more iconic with an interior that I prefer, and the other looks better when when modded. But both are targets for thieves lol
@itaintobeezy
@itaintobeezy Жыл бұрын
An example like this is beyond extremely difficult to find, its impossible! this is probably the cleanest one in the world, a pretty much brand new civic from 23 years ago
@HPG45
@HPG45 Жыл бұрын
@@itaintobeezy Exactly. To find any classic Civic, especially an Si that's unmolested, is a bona fide unicorn.
@kurtstephan7039
@kurtstephan7039 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I had an '00 Si I got to keep for about eight months before it was stolen, found two weeks later "surgically stripped for parts." There was actually a lot not to like about the Si: no ABS and rear brakes that locked too easily, it desperately needed a sixth gear (note it revving near 4500 rpm at 80 mph), gas mileage was never close to the EPA rating, the stereo was so weak you had to crank it to distortion levels just to hear it, and mine was a constant rattletrap (dash, sunroof, rear interior panels, etc.) from day one, surprising for a Honda. But man, every run to the redline was driving nirvana. Not fast by today's standards, but so great to ring out. Even bone stock, it sounded amazing. Plus it had sophisticated front and rear double-wishbone suspension and that great old-school Honda steering and transmission feel. I'd forgotten what it was like--this vid brings back great memories.
@scottoleson1997
@scottoleson1997 Жыл бұрын
@@supercrazyba I’ve ran into that as well. You end up going into 5th at like 40mph if you’re cruising, but it gets loud after 3,500 RPM on the highway. I think it’s really weird how it has the same issue that my old 1988 EF sedan had. The clutch and engine feel literally the same. I don’t get it. Compared to a 2001 EM2.
@haqitman
@haqitman Жыл бұрын
I have an EG Si and the driving dynamics are very similar, think slightly taller gearing and slightly more torque. One advantage of the single cam D series is that it's turning "only" 3000 rpm at 75, which is a little more relaxed, and i get around 36-38 us mpg at that speed. I agree they aren't perfect cars, like Kurt says, but they win on charm.
@owen75
@owen75 Жыл бұрын
Gotta always have them garage kept AND delete that stupid ignition tumbler where crackheads can stick a screwdriver in to start the car.
@haqitman
@haqitman Жыл бұрын
@Adam A. What upgrade was that? Just curious. I know that the EX/LX 5th gear was slightly taller and I really wish my Si had that when going 80 on the freeway.
@BigBoyMemer
@BigBoyMemer Жыл бұрын
"every run to the redline was driving nirvana" is such a boss ass line
@AwooAdvocate
@AwooAdvocate Жыл бұрын
This makes me miss my 98 Civic LX so much. Sure it was the non-VTEC but it was a manual, and with a moderate drop and 215 wide sport tires, the thing was an absolute go-kart. I would get beat from a light by minivans, but I didn't care. I was having way too much fun redlining all of the gears! Thanks Topher for making this video, it's total nostalgia!
@sdlausen1
@sdlausen1 Жыл бұрын
That starter startup sound brings back SO MANY MEMORIES
@j.3854
@j.3854 Жыл бұрын
werr cha cha cha 😂
@ildar15
@ildar15 Жыл бұрын
I had civic (1999, 1,8L) for 4 years. Wow, what a car! Amazing dynamic. That sound of VTEC is absolutely like cosmic music! You just always have a smile of pleasure and joy while driving. And always several times I glanced at the car while walking home after driving. Modern cars with all that electronic devices do not give those emotions. CIVIC 1999 - true love!))
@Bbc418
@Bbc418 Жыл бұрын
No such thing as a 1.8 it’s a 1.6
@Koryhun
@Koryhun 2 ай бұрын
​​@@Bbc418In Europe there was an 1.8 vtec Civic with 169 HP (B18C engine). But in a different chassis, cooperation with Rover, made in England.
@DanDiMaggio
@DanDiMaggio Жыл бұрын
what a car! I remember dreaming of having one of those in high school when that body style came out. Best color too! Simply beautiful!
@Chinese_Chicken
@Chinese_Chicken Жыл бұрын
It was definitely a fav! I absolutely loved the Guage cluster
@bck0001
@bck0001 Жыл бұрын
That was definitely THE car to have in high school in 1999. My brother had an HX manual, enjoyed driving that model but Si….
@bigrig9749
@bigrig9749 Жыл бұрын
same here....Class of 02 by the way
@DanDiMaggio
@DanDiMaggio Жыл бұрын
@@bigrig9749 01 here. We had the pleasure of being in high school when some of the most epic cars ever were being sold!
@bck0001
@bck0001 Жыл бұрын
@@bigrig9749 ‘99. I remember various student or parent cars, 300ZXs, 3000GTs, RX7, preludes, land cruisers, 535is, LS400s, Q45s, etc. definitely the good days.
@richardledesma1675
@richardledesma1675 Жыл бұрын
Topher you’ve been spoiling us recently! Keep it coming! I love even vintage reviews such as these! Love me 80-early 2000’s Japanese, euro, and Italian vehicles
@Little.R
@Little.R Жыл бұрын
What a special drive. I got a rush of nostalgia watching this. Thank you!
@rdm925
@rdm925 Жыл бұрын
I owned a 1999-2000 Blue 💙 Civic SI just like that one. I traded my 90 Civic SI in on it. Brought it in Brighton, MI. Great car and loved it. The only drawback was that it required premium gas, but it got 28-32 MPG. The last manual shift car I owned. Thanks so much for the drive and review 😎! Truly felt and drove like a Japanese BMW 3 series.
@jacoblockemy8512
@jacoblockemy8512 Жыл бұрын
After going from a 93 Del Sol SI, to an 04 Civic SI hatch, to now a 07 G35 coupe, Honda is calling my name back once again. They just don’t disappoint 😎
@cgatito3528
@cgatito3528 Жыл бұрын
The new HR-V disappoints.
@tristangallant2020
@tristangallant2020 Жыл бұрын
@@cgatito3528 how so?
@larrylampshade1734
@larrylampshade1734 Жыл бұрын
Oh hi, you must be Puerto Rican.
@949brock
@949brock Жыл бұрын
@@cgatito3528 why u buy that bruh
@ArtVandelayOfficial
@ArtVandelayOfficial Жыл бұрын
Delsols feel awesome,like a go-cart Very low seating and amazing handling
@losingmyfavoritegame8752
@losingmyfavoritegame8752 Жыл бұрын
10:49 You fell in love with how the engine and the shifter felt, lol! Perfect rev matching rowing through the gears, man! 😻
@RemnantCult
@RemnantCult Жыл бұрын
My first car was a 1999 Civic EX. You never forget your first car. This brought back some serious early high school memories!
@macron-hs4jh
@macron-hs4jh Жыл бұрын
That startup sound is evergreen 👌 Edit :- no matter how old are you or how expensive cars do you own, civics from this Era just doesn't lets you to grow up, it unleashes your inner child 😆
@epark5687
@epark5687 Жыл бұрын
Wow it’s like stepping back in time and into my friends SI in electron blue. I was so jealous he had one and great to see one in perfect oem condition!
@OGSuki.
@OGSuki. Жыл бұрын
Idk why but I love those horn buttons!!
@maniac1628
@maniac1628 Жыл бұрын
The only thing I would have on mine if I owned this would be the spoiler that’s it
@tecc9999
@tecc9999 Жыл бұрын
it’s the headlights for me, so well kept! feels like this was actually shot twenty years ago.
@alukusinha2919
@alukusinha2919 Жыл бұрын
Love it! I used to own a 2000 EX manual. Simple and easy to maintain. After 20 yrs still driving a civic.
@gryphon123456
@gryphon123456 Жыл бұрын
My god how I miss how beautiful elegant and simple Hondas we’re back then. We really didn’t know how good we had it. 😅 And what a beautiful colour!
@badwin08
@badwin08 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 1999 EX last week from the original owner. Such a good car and really fun to drive!
@TheTechCguy
@TheTechCguy Жыл бұрын
This car gives me so much childhood memories and nostalgia, man. I was literally a kid that year seeing these brand new. You still see these on the streets from time to time, but as time goes on they are becoming more rare to find and keep slowly. Anyways, great job featuring this car, man!
@AUav8r05
@AUav8r05 Жыл бұрын
This was the car back in high school. Honda really made a solid product. Looks like this clean example only needs an alignment to make it perfect.
@idkwhattoputformynameyt
@idkwhattoputformynameyt Жыл бұрын
YES finally I’ve been waiting for a high quality KZbinr to put out a stock EM1 SI pov driving video, love it
@jdmguy44
@jdmguy44 Жыл бұрын
Love old Honda Civic's. I run a nineteen year old Civic 1.6 SOHC VTEC hatch (UK spec) with a manual transmission. Runs great and is very clean condition wise. So much so, I now store it during winter to keep it away from the salty Scottish winter roads.
@OkayCuh
@OkayCuh 17 күн бұрын
I’m getting nostalgia just watching it holy crap. The sounds, everything!
@1pt21gw
@1pt21gw Жыл бұрын
I love the sounds of old Hondas. I want my reverse to still sound like that.
@Jac735
@Jac735 Жыл бұрын
after the 90s Hondas started to change and git worse that's just me though
@ag6371
@ag6371 Жыл бұрын
@@Jac735 The 8th, 9th & 11th gens are better though
@AntonioLopez-uj7pu
@AntonioLopez-uj7pu Жыл бұрын
2009 Honda fits have that reverse gear whine 3:27
@jamilthemaster
@jamilthemaster Жыл бұрын
Straight cut gears babyyyy
@eroy5448
@eroy5448 Жыл бұрын
@@AntonioLopez-uj7pu my 8th gen still has it also haha
@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Жыл бұрын
OMG THAT HONDA CHIME WHEN YOU STARTED IT UP, it reminds me of when my mom drove a 2005 Honda Civic back in the day, and it gives me a lot of memories. The 90s was an amazing decade for Honda, and showed what they were capable of in terms of quality cars and engine technology. I remember first seeing this 6th generation Civic when I first played Need for Speed: Underground back in the day. It was one of the first cars I chose to drive in the game, and now seeing it, it just has a truly timeless design to it, that I still love to this day. And this shows us that simplicity can be a good thing, because this car is all about one thing: driving and enjoying the driving experience.
@goncalomantas
@goncalomantas Жыл бұрын
Love it...this is a real car. I had a ride on a crx when i was 16... i will never forget that ride...
@hardymcfardythe1st464
@hardymcfardythe1st464 Жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSS I have loved your type r reviews. And now an si?! Love it dude
@injustifiiable
@injustifiiable Жыл бұрын
One of my favs. That blue was like the Si’s signature color!
@austinobambino1360
@austinobambino1360 Жыл бұрын
I love this so much. As you mention, it's simple to operate, easy to maintain, and has that VTEC spirit. As much as reviewers I trust love the new Si (like Tedward), I sooo badly wish they still had the VTEC noise and redline lol.
@AndreThompson925
@AndreThompson925 Жыл бұрын
I agree. That's why I bought a 2022 Miata. nearly all the revs, with an exhaust it has most of the character, but has the bonus of a convertible and RWD.
@afshars5791
@afshars5791 Жыл бұрын
@@AndreThompson925 Exactly my reasoning as well. I wanted a new car that still had all the old school charm. 2021 Miata RF GT.
@TermiCobraKid
@TermiCobraKid Жыл бұрын
Tedward and TheTopher are the same person
@Smoshylife
@Smoshylife Жыл бұрын
@@AndreThompson925 it’s kinda a chick car though
@AndreThompson925
@AndreThompson925 Жыл бұрын
@@Smoshylife what an original take. Let me guess, you drive a V6 Charger?
@xtrmbui
@xtrmbui Жыл бұрын
Brings back memories. I had 2000 black em1. No longer have it. Still got love for it. Thank you
@juanticimo
@juanticimo Жыл бұрын
man thats amazing, really shows you how great the golden era of honda was.
@subvet3668
@subvet3668 Жыл бұрын
Nice blast from the past. Brought back some good memories. Bought my 99 for 17k new back in the day. Miss it. Had to get rid of it after it was stolen for the second time back when I was stationed in San Diego.
@officialyasir
@officialyasir Жыл бұрын
GOD! What a beauty! Timeless design and that orgasmic sounding engine is just sublime!!
@Veyronp87
@Veyronp87 Жыл бұрын
wow amazing! i dont think ive ever seen such a clean or stock Si like this.
@LOLTV-rt5dw
@LOLTV-rt5dw Жыл бұрын
I like how he kicked his shoes before stepping back in. A true appreciation to this beautiful gem.
@Christianfire18
@Christianfire18 Жыл бұрын
Really love the ending of this video, would love to see that in more videos, really nice work.
@simonpz4159
@simonpz4159 Жыл бұрын
woah im surprised they let you put miles on it, this deserve a like !
@johnm5131
@johnm5131 Жыл бұрын
brings back memories about how much fun we had with 'simple' cars. I had the Integra GSR version of that car and you always sought reasons to get into the VTEC zone!
@caioaugusto6819
@caioaugusto6819 Жыл бұрын
How I miss my 99 EX sedan. It fitted like a glove, everything was in hands reach, hugged the bends and did the loudest 0-20 I've ever seen. It could fit a surprising ammount of stuff, it practically moved the entire gear for a music festival by itself in a couple of runs. Mine had cloth seats + upgraded speakers for the ultimate hotbox experience.
@GSTRification
@GSTRification Жыл бұрын
I never owned civics. But back then I also never knew this 99 si would age this well. I must say in terms of Si designs, this model and the following model are one of the best looking. I especially like the rally inspired dash mounted shifter and simplistic hatch design.
@snoofayy6150
@snoofayy6150 Жыл бұрын
The Civic SiR are wicked cool little hatches!
@MBDillan21
@MBDillan21 Жыл бұрын
I still remember the 1996 Japan full spec (auto transmission) my dad had. From the leather seats to power produced by that engine. Everything was just perfect about it. We also had an E36 but man that Civic was something else.
@wyxir4191
@wyxir4191 Жыл бұрын
love your videos! they go straight to the point and always showcase interesting vehicles!
@MrHubb1
@MrHubb1 Жыл бұрын
What an awesome car. I love everything about it. No screens or modern crap just easy to read gouges and great visibility. Love the color too.
@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada
@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada Жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful and well preserved piece of Japanese automotive engineering. I love the blue on this car, in fact this era of the civic reminds me of my grandmothers four-door civic that she had in a dark purple before she upgraded to a 2005 civic SI. I remember my very first Honda that I experienced was a 1996 Honda accord EX, I remember growing up with that car when I was little and then we traded it in for a brand new 2007 Honda Accord special edition and I still miss that car to this day.
@Dyer190
@Dyer190 Жыл бұрын
Great video Topher, havent seen it yet, but this car never disappoints :)
@patrickcarrillo714
@patrickcarrillo714 4 ай бұрын
My Dad has a Black 2000 Si bought it brand new December 31st, 1999. I grew up with that car everything about this car makes me nostalgic to the sounds of the door closing to the shifting of the gears to the opening of the trunk Good stuff good stuff
@j.3854
@j.3854 Жыл бұрын
I purchased my first car on December 11,1999 at a now closed Sawyer Imports in DeKalb, IL. Factory Honda and Mercedes Benz dealer. Mine was black and I loved it so much. Your highway rev comment made me smile. I recall highway trips to WI 80 ish mph was well over 4 grand on the tach.
@pascutia
@pascutia Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is the ideal spec for this gen. Love the blue. Also, that Honda starter sound just reminds me of my mom’s Odyssey from my youth.
@rahatchoudhury175
@rahatchoudhury175 Жыл бұрын
What a clean car! Thanks for another drive. Man this car is older than me but I can appreciate this car even though there is barely a nostalgia factor. Back when 4 cylinder engines actually had character
@ag6371
@ag6371 9 ай бұрын
That’s what defined Hondas that time-screaming to 8000-9000 RPM instead of the usual 7000 RPM
@rahatchoudhury175
@rahatchoudhury175 9 ай бұрын
@@ag6371 exactly. Pure VTEC
@gregoreyes90reyeszal23
@gregoreyes90reyeszal23 Жыл бұрын
Extremely difficult to find one like this. I love that car. Greetings from Honduras
@IceUnleashed
@IceUnleashed Жыл бұрын
God the sounds of the engine as it sits and cools just brought me back to my first car a 2002 Honda Civic coupe. I forgot that sound :')
@Chinese_Chicken
@Chinese_Chicken Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video!! Unsure of the newer Honda's, but this era of "tuner cars" truly had an amazing driver/car connectivity for what they were.
@sir_christmas_leopold_duckson
@sir_christmas_leopold_duckson Жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, owning one of these was a soul crushing experiences. It was one of my dream cars and I saved a bit here and there for years to be able to buy one. Found a black '00 at a dealership with a little under 100k miles on it for $8500 and was super stoked to take it home. I was in love with it at first, but after about a month, the engine blew thanks to a faulty timing belt tensioner and I had to put it into storage for a while till I could afford a replacement. After I had it back on the road, basically everything that could go wrong with it did. The replacement engine never seemed to run right, and everything started breaking on it. I got fed up with it after less than 2 years and sold it off as a mechanic's special for $1200. I've never had a car give me more issues than that Civic. I take very good care of my vehicles too, but it seemed like anytime I got something fixed, 3 more things on it broke.
@Jac735
@Jac735 Жыл бұрын
thst sucks usually Hondas dint give problems like that early on maybe someone who had it beat on it so much and did something stupid to cause it to be that way
@thestranger1164
@thestranger1164 Жыл бұрын
Yeah so the Honda SI model with high mileage usually are a bad buy because they are treated poorly. If you really like Older Hondas i would look at an S2000 below 30k miles, and same goes for the newer si gens. People tink with them too and you'll only found out later LOL.
@jsaenzMusic
@jsaenzMusic Жыл бұрын
My friend at a 2000 Civic SI with a Cold Air Intake. Man.....everytime that vtec kicked in, it was such a thrilling sound!
@xav1781
@xav1781 Жыл бұрын
So clean. My dream car. Asked my pops what cars ppl wanted back in the day he said preludes and si
@omegawaves
@omegawaves Жыл бұрын
OMG, I had a 1999 Civic with the manual... I'm having flashbacks !!
@alexandersteele4212
@alexandersteele4212 Жыл бұрын
since this vid was made in 2022, the car would've been worth $30,741.16 from the factory if it were made today
@kj_sh604
@kj_sh604 Жыл бұрын
Topher, I sold my 1999 EM1 Civic SI 4 months ago after 5 years of enjoying the heck out of it. I was at peace with the decision and was very happy that it went to a fellow enthusiast. Now, after seeing your video… regrets and missing my EM1 are starting to creep in 😆
@joeroe2839
@joeroe2839 Жыл бұрын
I have one w 99k miles on it rescued it from a farmers kid that got it as a graduation present and left it to sit in fhe pasture...now mine and bringin her back is a joy!
@dead_fox
@dead_fox Жыл бұрын
I own a Si myself, the interior needs work and generally, it wasn't as perfectly preserved when I bought it last year but I'm working on it. But seeing this in prime condition is just mindblowing, It's so simple but it's so good, such a fun little car to drive! I've been meaning to sell it to buy something else, but after watching this I'm doubting that decision. Cool video and nice commentary~
@babypluto3746
@babypluto3746 8 ай бұрын
Did you sell it…?
@yann4752
@yann4752 Жыл бұрын
my first car. very nostalgic.
@juusbox
@juusbox Жыл бұрын
awesome first car to have
@chocolatewheelchair
@chocolatewheelchair Жыл бұрын
i love you keep referring to vtec never gets old
@jhh7185
@jhh7185 Жыл бұрын
I still break my neck if I see this car out in the wild. Modded or not, this car is a beauty.
@tiagofigueiredo2529
@tiagofigueiredo2529 Жыл бұрын
One of the most iconic, reliable, durable and fun cars ever made. 👌
@alymanperformance2162
@alymanperformance2162 Жыл бұрын
I loved the horn sound🔊😀
@jfennell3954
@jfennell3954 Жыл бұрын
I love how you tap your feet together before re-entering the car. Very classy.
@omni4733
@omni4733 5 ай бұрын
This felt like time travel. Such a perfect day for that drive as well. It was a beautiful vicarious experience lol
@TriangIe
@TriangIe Жыл бұрын
I love old cars, but old cars that aren’t old enough to be considered classics. Especially late 90s cars like this one.
@therealcarlmarti
@therealcarlmarti Жыл бұрын
what's the cutoff? 30 years old? 40?
@TriangIe
@TriangIe Жыл бұрын
@@therealcarlmarti around 1985
@RandomlnternetGuy
@RandomlnternetGuy Жыл бұрын
This one is going to get a LOT of views.
@RandallJT84
@RandallJT84 Жыл бұрын
When I moved into a new house in 2000, a neighbor adjacent to me bought one of these Si's new, in the same brilliant Electron Blue Pearl 😍😍 He was a high school senior at the time; my senior year would appear 3 years later, Ha! I've never been a Honda fanboy or even a JDM type; til my mid 20's when my pal picked up a nice Integra GSR, that car was a screamer and the VTEC was definitely glorious once provoked. Great little drive/review! Love to see old Honda/Acura's still roaming and driving the streets today! The Glory Days for Honda, the 90's! I just wish they'd make the Prelude once again; with the 2.0T "Type R" motor, what pipe dream lol
@bigamigo4863
@bigamigo4863 Жыл бұрын
Owned several Hondas in high school and in my 20's this video brings back some major nostalgia. Such awesome cars.
@andrewmartin9995
@andrewmartin9995 Жыл бұрын
What do you drive now?
@Macc-
@Macc- Жыл бұрын
Your dad owned you mean
@Moyerboy78
@Moyerboy78 Жыл бұрын
Damn I miss cars like this! Pure….simple…fun as hell ❤
@aleppo1
@aleppo1 Жыл бұрын
Yess this civic is a masterpiece
@tkusterb
@tkusterb Ай бұрын
I had a 1995 Civic Si hatchback (red!), also 5-speed manual. I loved it so much. Tragically it was totaled (nobody was hurt) and the insurance payment went into a '99 Acura Integra (which I also loved). That driving POV shot was very nostalgic!
@The1Music2MyEars
@The1Music2MyEars Жыл бұрын
I had 99 Honda Civic, same interior. The dual horn buttons are insanely fun. Me and my friend used to drive around late at night, and honk/drum rhythmic tunes at red lights. It got to the point where other people started honking with us.
@CARBONHAWK1
@CARBONHAWK1 Жыл бұрын
Funny how people made fun of this car 10 years ago, now it’s viewed as one of the purest compacts ever made
@user-of1iq8lc3i
@user-of1iq8lc3i Жыл бұрын
It age like wine
@robertrishel3685
@robertrishel3685 Жыл бұрын
I love the simplicity of 90’s cars😍. I think that’s why my early FRS reminds me so much of a 90’s car👍
@matt25675
@matt25675 Жыл бұрын
Exactly me too! I was trying to recreate the feeling of driving my dad’s 99 civic ex, chasing that high haha. I also specifically went for the 2013 because it didn’t have the touchscreen, it’s a very 90’s interior
@robertrishel3685
@robertrishel3685 Жыл бұрын
@@matt25675 isn’t it though!!??? So 90’s that ‘13 FRS👍😂
@ladaaung
@ladaaung Жыл бұрын
I get goosebump just watchin dis. Civic remind me of old day
@marvelgaming3856
@marvelgaming3856 11 ай бұрын
@TheTopher Sir excellent commentary, brilliant Video aesthetics, loved it.
@kindledlight
@kindledlight Жыл бұрын
Really cool. Small correction, 5600 is the VTEC changeover. Ive had mine for 5 years now as a daily driver and I absolutely adore it.
@marcinmisiurka2228
@marcinmisiurka2228 Жыл бұрын
perfect car doesn't exi...
@anatolian3307
@anatolian3307 Жыл бұрын
im glad of this guy for travel to 1999 and record this
@zBMatt
@zBMatt Жыл бұрын
I drive an 01' CRV. The thing only needs regular maintenance and has been more reliable than the newer vehicles of many other people I know. Only paid 3.7k out of pocket for it too.
@shanebrodeur8641
@shanebrodeur8641 Жыл бұрын
These cars are so cheap and super reliable
@pilotavery
@pilotavery 3 ай бұрын
​@@shanebrodeur8641they're not cheap anymore but they're super reliable. My girlfriend has a green one and even though it's automatic it's amazing.
@AndrewNguyenOfficial
@AndrewNguyenOfficial Жыл бұрын
Man... I remember growing up in the 90's and one of my cousins friend had one of these that looked EXACTLY like this. Back then I thought, "That car's kinda cool. Not modified enough though." Having grown up, I sure do have a soft spot for these types of stock examples.
@ergosteur
@ergosteur Жыл бұрын
Man I'd forgotten about all these old Honda sounds! The naturally aspirated revs, and that clicking after parking it.
@Jdatruth
@Jdatruth Жыл бұрын
My 09 was a blast. I miss it dearly 😢
@hirogutierrez1571
@hirogutierrez1571 Жыл бұрын
Is the steering wheel not centered or is it just the camera?
@DextahPC
@DextahPC Жыл бұрын
Not as nostalgic yet, but my 2008 SI is still running strong with 160k miles.
@RelaxAndSmokeMeth
@RelaxAndSmokeMeth Жыл бұрын
8th gen Si is the KING. Can't beat the k20
@georgesteffey8375
@georgesteffey8375 Жыл бұрын
Mine too! I just hit 170
@DextahPC
@DextahPC Жыл бұрын
@@georgesteffey8375 Great man. Mine burns some oil between changes. Yours?
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