1999 Honda Civic Si | Retro Review

[@acr4809]

My mom still has hers. Red, bone stock, garage kept and only 70k miles on it. Sits next to her 2013 Boxster with a manual transmission. She's a cool 70 something lady.

[@JohnIvoryMusic]

Sell it to me plz

[@acr4809]

@@JohnIvoryMusicHaha! She loves that car! Some day it will be my inheritance along with the Boxster.

[@nchondakid]

@@acr4809 Wowww that is amazing! I have a 98 EX Coupe but I want to do an EM1 Si replica, just without the Si badges. I absolutely LOVE these cars.

[@geraldhirshman2386]

Your mom is awesome!

[@acr4809]

@@geraldhirshman2386 F yes she is.

[@macmurati]

Vtec doesn’t necessarily mean it allows you to rev higher than a “regular” engine. It means you can maintain characteristics of two different types of engines within one motor. You can have lower rpm fuel economy, then when desired you can have high rpm peak power. Think of it like having an old school turbo which kicks in late. This is because the cam profile can change on the fly aka variable.

[@VitaliyKhomich]

V-Tech allows you to rev higher is a lot shorter explanation

[@ethanwasme4307]

surely they planned on the vtec being activated lol

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

I absolutely loved this car.. I wish i could buy a new one now.. They were REALLY light weight, got great MPG, and were a lot of fun to drive. This car was so good to drive, you left the phone home..

[@LiLgPnoy15]

My favorite Honda right here

[@JaycRam]

I've had this car since 2007, and still driving it every day. Only 127k miles; bought it with 83k. It's showing its age, but I still get compliments.

[@racerx9931]

I'm the proud owner of a 89 Dx CRX with a b16 swap, the 99Si is a gem because of the motor. If only Honda gave us the CRX, or EF and EG's with the b16'a in the states.. I've owned over a dozen Honda's in the last 20 years. I've done lots of swaps and modded many, many old 90's Honda's and Acura's. I won't ever claim my b16 crx to be "fast" But I will scream at the top of a hill to say "its a blast to drive." 1,900lb car, Cable clutch, Manual Steering rack. No ABS, No Traction Control. Just a LSD Diff, short gears and a 8,200rpm red line, 175hp out of a 1.6L NA fwd 4cyl. H.O.N.D.A.= "Hold On, Not Done Accelerating" ... V.T.E.C. = "Virtually Torque less Engine Compartment"

[@oscarp9336]

Wow I am blown away on how clean that SI is. Such low mileage... a real cherry!

[@onthebowl6675]

This was my starter car in need for speed. Ive always wanted one since then but I found the people who own these do not wanna let them go.

[@Lucas_Fidalgo]

Mine too! Sadly where I live it is hard to get a well maintained one, the civics that are around are true shitboxes

[@iJangoMan1]

The Vtec system wasnt new, what was new is that this motor used DOHC WITH Vtec. USDM Civics had vtec systems for years prior

[@MandusahRamirez]

Exactly. Since 1992

[@ekjuan123]

Well said Ed !

[@gregspear2659]

Civic Del sol vtec had b16a

[@iJangoMan1]

@@gregspear2659 yes it did, I believe it used B16A3

[@enhancedphysique6452]

91

[@dcinitials3140]

Personal my favorite civic, and in my opinion 2000 were the last civics made.

[@Sijray21]

It was amazing at 5300rpm+ and the cam lobe shift of the VTEC was so much fun. I had this car a long time ago. Fantastically fun at the time. Theft magnet though.

[@upone23]

I remember wanting the civic si blue back in 99

[@Qbgarden]

What i loved most about this car was the sound. Paid 2k in 2009. Great on gas or quick when you want it to be and an almost endless path for mods.

[@valeriesanchez3074]

Even in this day and age this car was ahead of its time.

[@bluz330]

If I go back to North America I would consider getting back this exact same Si

[@curiousnomadic]

Electron blue darnit!

[@joselgarcia9862]

I still have mine. A 99 model too. Im the 2nd owner and it has around 115k miles.

[@carlosdanger4648]

Car came out just before I turned 16 and i still want one bad, over any of the new ones

[@Igotnewsockson]

I still own a 2000 EBP Si that I bought new from Honda. While it isn't my daily driver anymore, oh what a ride it was/is. It has tasteful modifications, including red SPARCO Torino seats, 17" Enkei RF-1's, RS*R cat-back exhaust, and Neuspeed lowering springs. Oh yeah, it has a Jackson Racing Supercharger too. Fun fact: the 145mph speedometer (vs. the 120mph found in the lower trims) isn't for gimmick. Near red-line in 5th gear, the speed tops out at 145mph in real life. Unfortunately my Honda doesn't run at the moment, but one day it will cruise again.... or i'll use it as my coffin. Either way, it's unlikely to be sold/traded.

[@megatop412]

Funny you should mention the difference in the speedos. I noticed that the first time I looked inside one of these and said "Hey! How come this one goes up to 140?? Mine (a '98 EX) only goes to 120!!" Which is to say...I knew absolutely nothing about what I was looking at. What I DID know was......I wanted one and wished I had waited 1 more year to get a Civic

[@chrisp.5272]

Saving up for one, or at least a nice and clean EX.

[@mikebouncer3862]

Must fun car I’ve owned! For prospective the Chevy Silverado v8 had 170hp at the time. The car truly had a split personality

[@BigWheel.]

Is that really true? My 97 gmc yukon has the 5.7 v8 (350cui) and it makes a little over 200hp stock.

[@Lucas_Fidalgo]

This is my top favorite front wheel drive car! So cool to see one is such good condition

[@KK-tt6ui]

Best looking civic no doubt

[@tom11zz884]

I wanted one back in the day, but my financial situation was so bad i could never afford one

[@Watts378]

I like how they were named SIR in Canada.

[@vithursan.b]

I saw one on the streets of Toronto and my eyes widen. Coincidentally a Type R was also driving next to me and I didnt really care about it

[@megatop412]

I need to figure out how to get Honda to let me drive this, they've been loaning it out for multiple events over the past few years and it just ain't right

[@2hotFL]

Still driving my 2000 Red one over 20 years after I bought it.

[@swayiglesias]

what’s the mileage looking like?

[@2hotFL]

@@swayiglesias just turned 70,000

[@swayiglesias]

@@2hotFL Wow!! amazing and have fun

[@nchondakid]

@@2hotFL Take care of it man! I know you will but I'm just saying because I have a good feeling that the value might skyrocket on these things one day! Especially for those under 100k miles.

[@JDMEXforme]

"1.6L thats what Hondas came with" Yes and no. All non performance Hondas came with the 1.6L SOHC. The performance Hondas went with DOHC.

[@thumbtak]

Yea, 1.6 like he said

[@lashmeliodas58]

The Lxi version is only 1.5.

[@fatchicken502]

Lol “hope you have some good core strength” 😂

[@blueazure9658]

legendary video. legendary car.

[@MJorgy5]

I had a Del Sol with this engine and got myself into plenty of trouble back in the day.

[@AdamB12]

Saw a 2000 SI in the same configuration, bone stock with 91k miles for 15k. It's insane

[@trueniceguy1115]

Where did you see it ?

[@lukeskywalker1840]

They are more now.

[@mr.mostwanted6389]

NFSU2 OGs knows this Civic. 😎

[@azu3118]

See real question... Can I buy it? These are so hard to find... I can't find one in decent condition

[@dbqp5211]

It’s rare in the EU

[@alkalionpower]

they're really hard to find and if you do, expect to pay something between 6k-15k for one even with high mileage.

[@bruteboy123]

@@alkalionpower Yeah. I found one with low mileage and they were asking for $21,000. Kind of crazy how much some people are willing to pay for these.

[@TotoTitus]

I have a feeling these cars might appreciate in value soon, if they're haven't begun already. Do you think that as well?

[@cbh148]

They started appreciating around 10 years ago. I daily drove an electron blue pearl ‘00 model for nearly 10 years starting in 2008 and added 100k problem-free miles onto the 110k it had to begin with, then sold it for a grand more than I paid. People were flocking to the car when I put it up for sale and someone bought it very quickly. Absolutely loved it and wish I still had it. Only reason I sold it was because I got back into motocross and needed something to haul my dirtbike.

[@TotoTitus]

@@cbh148 Thanks for the answer. I have a 1998 1.6 105HP A/T Civic Coupe. Bought it for 1000 euros, very cheap to own, fun to drive but pretty noisy and too 'metallic' for my tastes. I think I *might* get 3k for it if I market to the right audience - people who really like hondas from this gen.

[@Eidrian111]

No they aren’t appreciating at all. Maybe in 20 years.

[@sprinterpilot]

2 years ago the ex and lx were going from 2k to 3k, now they’re selling for 4k to 6k regardless of the mileage. So yes they’re appreciating

[@Taronenko1]

Why is the video lagging at times

[@lewisharris6180]

Absolutely best Si ever!

[@chrish8487]

I honestly prefer NA cars over forced-induction but as a daily driver it really sucks not having torque and the newer turbo SI Civics really shine in daily driving as well as MPG.

[@bruteboy123]

Naturally aspirated will last you longer. I guarantee you that none of these turbo accords made now will last as long as the j series V6 accords.

[@chrish8487]

@@bruteboy123 You are probably right but in today's market it is hard to find an NA engine that is reliable with good performance. I prefer older Honda vehicles with b and k series engines and manual transmissions.

[@i23intheplace2b]

7.4 seconds. Integra gsr and gti 1.8t were clearly stronger and faster. Even the prelude had stronger acceleration. Lexus IS was 7.1. I used to smoke other Si's and gsrs. I think I launched around 6.7k rpm.

[@idontlikecops1]

Bought my blue electron not electric!! Blue si back in 2007 still have it today. It was my 1st car

[@VTEC313]

I remember my sister's old boyfriend drove up from Florida in his Flamenco Black 99 Si. A month later it got stolen and stripped. 😔

[@desmonddoe3452]

What is that type of blue for the civic?

[@megatop412]

Name is "Electron Blue Pearl"

[@ASwankyLemon]

is that 1189 the real mileage?

[@Hondaguru1122]

Yes. This is a Honda corporate car from their collection.

[@drew.851]

Was this the one that sold for $50k on BAT?

[@idontlikecops1]

Nope it's the one in the Honda museum. The BAT car had 5500 miles

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

Honda has strayed so far

[@nchondakid]

THANK YOU for saying that about the hair 😂 I never wear a hat but I have to when driving this car. My hair is rubbing the headliner constantly and I've only just gotten used to it.

[@iaaannnnnnnn5964]

how do i get one

[@benslagle7476]

Dam that thing only has 1k miles on it!!!!

[@Matt-dz1cg]

Does it have a turbo ?

[@prestonhill5269]

no

[@esnebta]

*sigh This video exemplifies the phrase; "The people that are talking are the people that don't know and that the people that know, aren't talking"

[@Hondaguru1122]

Surprised Honda let him drive this car! Lowest mileage EM1 out there. Also, they re installed the valve cover ground cable in the wrong spot 🤓😁

[@Pharaoh_The_Great]

Definitely the best si ever… I think Honda should’ve left it at that because afterwards it turned into this 4 door si craze bs.

[@spitfireaace]

I have a 99 ex sedan. I know what you mean though.

[@Pharaoh_The_Great]

@@spitfireaace to each your own

[@SimbaTheGreat]

B16 ☺️☺️☺️

[@hondakid9170]

You know it my guy !

[@arabicriflegaming8871]

i want one

[@jordanknoll2864]

Would loveeee one this clean. 😍

[@chadthomas7820]

Sounds great like in nfs underground 2.

[@partyintherain7018]

Good content

[@fioswireless2888]

is that a B16 or a D16? gotta be a D16 right?

[@sixeight8621]

is this a joke

[@Intylerwetrustfc]

I own black civic si

[@voodoodiecast]

James Riswick.

[@gigi9467]

Back when Honda made fun inexpensive cars that sounded great! And were fun to drive now a days they just want to go fast on a FWd lol stupid.

[@nick-qm4xz]

8700rpm btw... i have one

[@Edizzle15]

Not stock

[@peterkirgan2921]

I currently restored my fathers EK1 anniversary model Civic 1997 its spotless inside and out need to fill the passenger seat 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@yadielcastillo5628]

My SI has a B20b block with a b16 head Making around 210😄 @17_yadiel_jitsu on instagram i have multiple pictures and videos

[@bobberboss]

When honda was producing great, reliable, fun cars. Today? Nope.

[@davidmadrigal242]

Im asssuming the sterring wheel has play because it is not a new car..

[@BekaS-s3n]

Блять, а я не понимаю ничего Вот бы перевёл кто

[@kevinwhiting8391]

My R18 has 140 hp 20 less than this si... 8th gens were the fastest base models...