I BOUGHT A CHEAP HONDA CIVIC FOR £400!

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[@alancobbin]

I’d say that engine on its own with that mileage is worth £400👍

[@adriancope6557]

I agree I would of paid more just for the engine out of it bullet proof

[@alancobbin]

@@adriancope6557indeed they are,one of the best engines in the last 30 years 👍

[@Superzesh101]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. All the parts seemed okay with the car. Better to strip it for parts.

[@markotango54]

What a pity, l had High hopes , l love my Jap cars

[@resnonverba137]

@@adriancope6557 Would have...

[@Lammys_Dram]

Gutted. I currently own 2 Civics gen 8 & 9 2006 & 2015, both have been fantastic cars and I've done simple fluid, oil and brake services myself. Nothing goes wrong with them from new. My eyes lit up with this thumbnail, and I'm genuinely gutted to see this one go too. Thanks Matt for this type of content. I cannot relate to expensive executive cars due to my earnings and family life, so more content like this would be great. Cheers.

[@lets_get_on_with_it...]

Same here mate.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Crazy as it seems these are becoming pretty rare and collectable. It might warrant having some decent money spent on it. Famous last words 😅

[@ruinunes8251]

We don’t see many these days. I own one.

[@FLYINGGMMA]

@@ruinunes8251 I'm getting one tomorrow, any things to look out for?

[@salahdin718]

I would’ve said with that sort of mileage it’s worth having spent the money on it. People like the classic Hondas.

[@ax3226]

Ahh the face off stereos… those were status items in the 90s and early 2000

[@sexy.orange123]

you always knows whenever mat says what a miserable day it almost never ends well for the car 😂

[@stephenlane9168]

Shame with the outcome, you can’t win them all or in your case save them all. Left to rot and became a safety hazard. Another great, well presented video Matt.

[@TB1M1]

Low mileage cars are a red flag always. Unless garaged. Even then you are likely to have rusted exhaust, seal leaks. Nothing wrong with high mileage car that has had oil changes and not abused.

[@ttrjw]

@@TB1M1 Particularly if those miles are motorway ones.

[@TB1M1]

@@ttrjw exactly. Mileage is extremely misleading, it's like measuring cholesterol, you need to know the balance

[@davefenton8397]

utter crap @@TB1M1

[@samybreezy2768]

This would be perfect for parts, especially engine gearbox and interior

[@coops1964]

That’s exactly what I thought too. I’m sure a Honda specific independent garage would at least give back what Matt spent.

[@nicklewis2734]

This car is a future classic. Keep it with the low miles and it will double in value

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Can't that be said for nearly all cars though?

[@lewis72]

It'll also double in rust. Some cars really don't go up that much in value with age.

[@jdmguy44]

Not a good example though.

[@ruinunes8251]

How many of those you see on the road? Not many.

[@ruinunes8251]

@@lewis72They are not so bad with rust like the older ones.

[@sweetonsax]

Matt, would you ever consider letting a viewer such as myself buy it before you scrap it? I know it’s not financially viable to do all of the repairs, but I too would also rather do this than scrap it. It’s not done many miles and with some (lots of) money spent, it could be on the road. I wouldn’t buy it to sell it and make money off it. I’d buy it to give it more life.

[@Sam-gw5pl]

Nice post

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

1.4 million cars are scrapped each year in the UK. Why you want to save this one in particular?

[@kevinfoxley6728]

@@CathodeRayNipplezbecause you can

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

@@kevinfoxley6728 Congratulations Kevin, That is the most immature and and lowbrow thing I've heard today. It's only early tho so there will surely come another clown to take your crown before the day is out. Wondering.. how old are you?

[@Iusniqa]

@@CathodeRayNipplez low mileage civic with one of the most reliable engine on earth, it makes sense to me.

[@Mezei7]

I just love these old civics! If you find one in better condition, I'd love to see a video on that.

[@jonharvey3676]

You'll be royalty at the next FOTU Matt! Great video. Given that chassis / structural rot isn't mentioned, there's probably an enthusiastic nutter who won't care how much it costs to restore.

[@peterowen4456]

Agreed - just been watching a few videos from Hubnut and the like about the 2023 FOTU. The tatty exterior on this car would be described as "patina" 🤣

[@garymanders1273]

I recently bought a 2001 civic 1.4 one owner 98'000 on the clock..absolutely immaculate inside...the old boy must have loved it more than his missus...needed a bit of welding for MOT which he had done then undersealed it within an inch of it's life...As basic as it gets but love this old crate..runs perfect...shame the Civic couldn't be fixed , great vid

[@andyhillhouse9813]

I used to own one of these and absolutely loved it. I had the same rev issue. When the battery dies, the car can actually forget how to idle but will sort itself out as you drive

[@mlann2333]

Yep, the ECU is re learning run parameters. It's called adaptation from what I remember.

[@ruinunes8251]

It could also be the iacv that needs cleaning. These engines don’t like to start from cold for a minute or so and then stop. If you do this a lot the iacv will need cleaning.

[@johannesahman5709]

@@ruinunes8251Yes, I had this exact issue with mine too and that fixed it

[@daddymulk]

Ive had that problem when my CRX has gone flat, but its the opposite ossue where revs keep dropping and about cutting out while it re learns, your supposed to start it, leave it at 2k revs for 2 cycles of the cooling fan or something like that according to manual but just driving it sorts it

[@davidperry3531]

This looks like a Rover 4.... that we rented in London many years ago and I believe these Hondas were manufactured in Swindon but that factory has now closed. Interesting that Honda and now Mitsubishi have pulled out of the UK. Hondas of this period were quite well known for their fit and finish but not always for their resistance to rust.

[@jamesrichards5601]

This sounds insane but I noticed when you had the paperwork on the passenger seat, there was the original red key still in it's Honda packaging. This to some collectors is like gold dust as most were lost or opened, so I'd say this car was worth it for that alone. It's essentially the key that mechanics would use if they ever needed to access the ECU. *edit - you mentioned the key in the video as I posted this comment. Perfect timing! 😅

[@SimonStandbridge]

That key saved me when I locked my only key in the boot one time, killed me to open the packaging!

[@gmb7495]

This year I came across a Civic that had sat for 10+ years. Lucky me when there was missing every single manual, service history or any paperwork whatsoever but not the glorious red key inside the packaging (already opened though).

[@bastogne315]

Them red keys are worth thousands!

[@vp5633]

I had a mint green one of these, T reg, automatic, only had it for 6 weeks as a stop gap car but was great fun in a weird way! Bought for £300, sold for £350

[@craigfayers6735]

Love content like this, reto cars we all had back in the day! Shame not all can be saved, and put back on the road!!

[@FoxRS]

This was my first car back in 2007, same color but the 125 hp 1.6 v-tec. Amazing car for a fresh driver and had it for over 10 years. It's still in the family, my brother drives it. It was also hunted for a couple of years, it revved itself but only in winter. Honda guys couldn't fix it. An older mechanic shop fixed it eventually, don't really remember how. I drive an E46 328i now, but that Civic is really way more fun to drive, go-kart like, really raw, I really loved it! 😃 Glad to see it in your videos, despite the sad end.

[@TB1M1]

This is a prime example why you should AVOID low mileage old cars, they are often rust buckets and actually the engine seals benefit from use rather than sitting. Using the car dries it out prevents moisture and rust. I have a 1993 nissan bluebjrd has 330kms it runs circles over that civic. All those issues arise from lack of use. Car manufacturers don't design cars to sit particularly in humid or damp environments. Maybe it's ok in Texas.

[@Theo-xr5uq]

Can’t get enough of these videos 👏👏

[@ConorWalker10]

I love these type of videos, keep up the good work!!!!

[@JP5isalive]

Another cracking video Matt! 😊

[@pharoahegypt]

"The revs were hunting" ... that's a phrase I've not heard in decades. Takes me back to when I did a short term placement towards the end of school to a garage owned by a right character. He had a phrase for everything.

[@pawemielczarek7900]

I like your honesty Matt! Great video 💪🏻

[@alridd7038]

I’ve Always liked watching your videos.as always you don’t disappoint.

[@stewartwestwood5534]

Brilliant episode. Thank you 😊😊

[@cool_training_tips]

Ah yes! I had one of these when I was 20. Crashed it unfortunately, but it was great while it lasted. Been a fan of Hondas ever since.

[@cool_training_tips]

Show tunes with Elaine Page. That's what I was listening to 20 years ago aswell

[@stevenjervis1184]

Matt I love it when you do these crazy car buys

[@manfredarcher645]

Granted this was a bit of a shocker (on the outside at least), but these cars were superb in their day. Amazing engine and gearbox, well specced and comfortable. My biggest regret (in motoring terms) was not buying one of these when I had half a chance - a 1.9 Vti-S in black.

[@bloodshark124_]

Keep it up man😁

[@54mgtf22]

Hey Matt. Love your work 👍

[@ged3680]

Hi Matt, still a good video even though you had to scrap it. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video . Ged

[@williammurphy3766]

Thanks so much Matt. I remember getting a lift in a very similar Civic many, many years ago. A lovely quality practical family car in its day. And it was capable of a very long useful life judging by some of the vintage examples I have seen on the road.

[@ax3226]

I had one of these in blue in the 2000s the sporty mode, beautiful car! Never gave any problems!

[@Leehuss5582]

I had same model civic with over 147thou and the mechanic I use said the cars engine STILL sounds, pulls like it has half the miles. The car was so reliable its crazy, I only changed the oil and filter every year and service other year. Mpg was always great and I think it returned 40ish mad.

[@gravemind6536]

Carwow ran one of these with no oil or coolant and it lasted over 7x longer than the other cars in the video. Insanely good engine and reliability.

[@Leehuss5582]

@@gravemind6536 Great all round car that definitely ticks the boxes you need to run a car cheaply. The thing that made me smile always was mates raving about their golf's,bmw and making fun of my civic BUT I'll get the call they can't come to here or there why....cars not starting or engine gone always.

[@ruinunes8251]

Mine has now 164k. They are solid engines

[@Leehuss5582]

@@ruinunes8251 So proud when ever I see one on the road nowadays. They are bulletproof designed to last and last. An ideology that's lost in so many other cars..

[@ruinunes8251]

@@Leehuss5582 precisely.

[@codyashman1708]

Great Video as always 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks again!

[@jamespoxon4606]

Another great video. I'm picking up a 2015 Jaguar XE tomorrow after watching your videos. Driving up to Burnley from Essex next weekend to visit family and give the car a good drive. Gonna have to take a detour through Stockport and have a look at the showroom

[@mikeyorkie4398]

Another really enjoyable video Matt I actually like the MR2 and think as usual you’ve done a great job with it.

[@stuartrichards5644]

Your a man after my own heart, please keep up the good work....

[@jasonearley1872]

wow.. I had a 95N 1.6 version of that in black.. actually built in the states, fully independent dual wishbone suspension all round - I loved that faux wood trim, back in the 90's it was a really nice smart interior, super reliable, was a really fun car up in the derestricted hills - back before they made it all 30/40 and put cameras every 30 Meters, I was up on the moors one evening and got all 4 wheels sideways.. found (and passed) the edge of the envelope that day . then kept it well inside it for the journey back.. loved that car.

[@patsyhowse1919]

My partner and I have mk7 Civics ,both 1.6 SE automatic (they're named Howard &Hilda lol) and they've seen so reliable. Mine is my first car, had 95k on it 3 yrs ago for £1250. Been so reliable, easy to drive, bags of room and very generous leg room front and rear, poky enough engine that's always started- we love them. Keeping them going until something goes badly wrong! And with my low annual milage ( only 1500-2000) it'll hopefully get me though another year til the next MOT! My garage tells me what a strong engine mine is and runs nicely, it gives me hope!

[@TOMLINBISH]

I've owned a 1.6 & a 1.4 auto version of this Honda Civic & they were superbly reliable! The build quality was top notch & even the stalk controls for indicators & lights felt like they'd last 50 yrs easily! I still wish I could find a really good one! 🙂

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

You sold the ones you had but now want them back? Why sell in the first place if they were that good?

[@TOMLINBISH]

@@CathodeRayNipplez All cars, even these superbly reliable Honda Civics, will eventually become uneconomic to own, but they are so well built that they were so cheap on running costs! 🙂

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

@@TOMLINBISH Not anymore apparently

[@brianmcclure8012]

Right decision Matt. We applaude your efforts to give older cars a second life, but some, likethis one are just beyond saving!!

[@ruinunes8251]

This car can be saved very easy for the diy guy at home and cheaply. Obviously, mechanics are not charities and will charge to fix them and not making them viable to make money. But it is fixable easily and cheap. I would rather have this honda than a plastic made Renault or so.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Better luck next time Matt and another good video 🚗🚙🚘👏👏👏👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️

[@jondavies1593]

That's a cheery start to the weekend!

[@jameshall3566]

I used to have one of these. 2000/X reg 1.4 Sport. Rust got it in the end at 130,000 miles but I loved it, of all the cars I've ever owned it was my favourite. My brother still has a 1998/S reg 1.4S which he uses as a daily driver. Fantastic cars.

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Great episode:) you can only try your best and that car was far to gone. Look forward to the next episode Thank you

[@loby24]

My dad had two of these as a kid a 1.5 1995 R Rag and a 2000 sport X Rag such a reliable car. Never had any issues Don’t see this model much on the road anymore but is a still a very good car.

[@86AW11]

A really good car for someone not in a hurry for a car who is mechanically inclined. The control arms can be found at salvage yards. Brake disc and pads are easy as well.

[@HugoEynon-vi6pv]

That takes me back, I had a 98 Honda Civic Aerodeck vti in the same colour. Unfortunately mine was destroyed by a volvo T5 after it hit me head on. It had only done 2,300 miles from new before it had the same fate as yours. Keep up the great work, regards Hugo.

[@Rick_Lane]

Nice to see your property Matt ;)

[@shanesmith9936]

Hi matt id of brought the civic of you as my 1st project car great video as always sir

[@JamieClark12]

When are we going to meet My Mechanic? Would be cool to see them carrying out the work on some of these ‘I bought a cheap’ videos. Keep up the good work Matt love this channel!

[@ruinunes8251]

That is a very rare find for that price and mileage these days. Exhausts are cheap and easy to fit, £50 a piece roughly. Revs fluctuating most certainly will be the iacv needs cleaning and it will be good as new. All the other bits can be found second hand. Then you will have a car for another 20 years no problems. They are bullet prof. I own one as my daily driver for the past 15 years. They can run on a blend of chicken nuggets and ketchup😂😂. I’m tempted to buy it of you.

[@patrickyorke3028]

A real shame. I live in South Italy and they really patch things up down here, there are many cars over 25 years old still in service, but I have to say the MOTs are every 2 years and certainly not as vigorous as the UK. Lights, brakes, emissions cover all of the test. Deeply sorry for your loss.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Cool! Epic little motor.

[@MyPhillip100]

Hi Matt another informative video, you cant save everything mate, whats going on with Raffle Shack? Keep up the good work.

[@blackdynamite6413]

Great idea to end the video in the office, a well presented way of delivering it 👍🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! 👍

[@1mic3]

That’s a pity, I was looking forward to seeing this car look like new again but win some lose some. All the best Matt 👍👍👍

[@davidwood4271]

I've had hodas for years never had problems with them great cars 👍❤️

[@polo_sportz1705]

My dad used to have one of these when I was born back in 2004! 1998 Civic Limited Edition. Great car, sunroof too!

[@godspeed6315]

Hey mate don’t scrap it I want it , if you get it all sorted I’ll pay whatever it cost plus abit extra for your time with it 😊

[@davidminns9799]

Matt the saviour of lost car's 👍I just love that you want to save them all 😊 if only there was more like you

[@simonjordan2282]

Ok Matt. Dying to see the hearse vid! 😂🙏

[@krishkabra4214]

Wow this video took me back! My mum’s got a maroon (I’m guessing sicilian red officially speaking) 1.4 automatic that’s still sitting on her driveway, been sat still for at least 5 years, the last I remember it being on the road was 2015, being ferried around places. If I had the time, space and money I’d love to revive it and give it back to mum, but that would require a few new body panels (mum dinged it a LOT), and probably a few new suspension pieces like the one in the video, alongside new fluids all around.

[@debskeith]

Love that 5.0l SL you have👍

[@drewb8r]

Your passion for 'saving' cars such as these is why I am a long time subscriber of this channel

[@IANWHITWORTH1]

Loved this video I bet you were really upset it looked like it was a saver. you cannot tell what's underneath keep the videos coming.

[@James-ld2jc]

Good cars - travelled to Albi, down near the Pyrenees - from Suffolk a few years ago. It wasn't quick, but it never missed a beat.

[@Li68686]

Best part of my day

[@louiejackson-fr7wy]

I love watching it videos

[@grahamstannard1243]

I'm sorry to hear about the outcome in your case. I had one of those and regret getting rid of it.

[@Happy-Me.]

This is why I love the VW shows where you get to see the cars you owned when you were younger perfectly preserved. Bringing back great memories!

[@markwilkins9018]

Such a shame, 25 years ago today! I brought a new one same colour but a 1.6 had it for 19 trouble free years cornered well with its double wishbone suspension.Looking forward to the next vid 👍

[@callxdr]

I'm sure there is a viewer who'd love to spend his own time n energy restoring it... That in its self would make a great video

[@khelifimohamedzakaria776]

when starting a car that didn't move for years first check if there is oil than empty the old fuel ! you risk damaging many parts otherwise.

[@Apodalont]

You're either a glutton for punishment or unable to refuse a challenge. I commend your work ethic and enjoy your videos. I'll have to stop by and say hello when I venture to your side of the pond my friend. Cheers!

[@danielalexander8588]

Even before the video started I had to 'like' it!

[@philipthomas7159]

The key with the red fob is part of the engine immobilizer system. If you use it as a spare key the engine will not start.

[@tinglestingles]

Giving valuable lessons, even with all the years of daily experience looking at cars, even experts can miss things. Always good content. I'm now living in Portugal, no need for a car - they think they're all rally drivers here!! Also, interesting from a personal view as I lived and worked in and around Macc/Stockport for many years.

[@bi5048]

I wonder where Matt calibrates his fingers to gauge tire tread. You should say 5.3 or 4.93 instead just 4 or 5mm. It wil sound a lot more awesome!

[@wals6383]

11:32 I think that's a good place for the passengers side window button, because the driver can then lower both windows if he/she is the only person in the car without needing to reach over.

[@cobaltblueog]

i have this same car but its the 96 version with a different front bumper/lights and mine has a sunroof (has ac too) its a really fun car to drive and is a reliable daily driver the video was great and really interesting to see the whole interior even the places of buttons being mirrored since mines a left hand drive

[@mishalchotai4721]

It would have been good to see it go on and be saved Matt. Great content as always

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@firstsurname2478]

2:00 i loved the sound emotion ;))

[@paulsikora5623]

hi matt can you do a upto date video at your high peak car showroom stock,cheers m8.😁😏

[@90dfender]

O well another great idea, I strongly believe in what you try and do, Fingers crossed one day you will find that nugget, and make a huge profit .Please for all our sakes keep trying.

[@sandwormgod4771]

Another great video. It's like watching you opening an expensive Christmas present, only to be disappointed.

[@anthonywhite721]

My dad bought a Ford escort estate 1993 1.8tdi back in 1995 from a Honda garage in Leicester called Francis Honda. The thing keep going wrong and even time it went back he had civic just like that. They did a 1.5 with a green light that used to illuminate when you was efficiency, driving. In the end, he traded the escort back in and bought a Honda Civic aero deck witch was there estate version. 😅

[@dimyodon7400]

awesome work, can you review honda FR-V 🙏🙏?

[@FrightfulAccountant]

Unless it always has been stored in a wooden garage under a blanket , low milage and high age is rarely a good combination. If it had been driven a lot this car would had been in a better condition. Engine is solid as a rock. Drive 200k miles, do an overall and drive another 200k! The body work I admit it, the Japanees 3 doors of this vintage was more lasting than this Rover 400 twin. Still, 23 years old, always out in the British wetter... Not all that bad. Once owned a car like this. They were better then what they looked from the outside. They were actually very good comuter cars, maybe a bit stiff on the suspension but handling, gear shift, seats, the touch of the materials, it was on part with something like a Mercedes 190! The ones with 1.8 Vtec engines are very collectible by the way!

[@Happy-Me.]

The up and down tick over sounds like air leaks/split pipes! Got it right! 😎

[@timskelton2125]

Matt, great video. It’s probably one for fans of the festival of the unexceptional and I suspect with the money spent and the original features such as books brochures and red key etc somebody would pay at Least £1,500 for it in the condition it’s in. Probably worth saving

[@Frostyyy__]

Alright guys, how’s it going welcome back, best opening line of all time🙏

[@CmbrockmanBuilds]

My day gets instantly better when a HPA video is thrown in my feed. Sad to see the little civic go, seems like it was left outside it’s whole life that it wasn’t driven.

[@sandwichbar8226]

I love the cheap stuff more than anything!

[@paulsz6194]

Sometimes, cheap is expensive...

[@Happy-Me.]

These weren't the most desirable Honda's. Great video!

[@martkamo]

What a shame. That would have been a reliable little runaround and have had many years left in it but as always boils down to the cost, it just wasn't economical to do so. Good video as always Matt

[@diablobarcelona]

Oddly enough I watched this before walking my dog this morning. As I neared the ayuatamiento there in the car park was a white one, I'd guess about the same year and needles to say in near pristine condition. Always makes me chuckle when I see something that normally would be in a scrapyard in the UK yet is still bombing around in Spain