I BOUGHT A 1 OWNER, LOW MILEAGE, 17 YEAR OLD HONDA ACCORD

[@auser1484]

Quite possibly the most reliable car you've bought all year. 👍

[@samyadav006]

No doubt about that!

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

I've got her big brother the Legend, very rare, and exceptional quality.

[@luke2995]

@@doveronefoxtrot4417 my grandad had a legend and it was a beauty great car!

[@MarkyMullen]

Lol

[@CS-oo6hs]

I was in a high spec one of these recently and I was blown away by it. It had well over 100k on it, but the interior still looked brand new. Nothing squeaked or rattled, and it was generally a nice and comfortable place to be. I do find the gauge cluster entertaining though, with its enormous speedometer and big, Helvetica numbers. Honda really knows their customer base🤣

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

🤣🤣 the clocks are mahoosive

[@RationalCreed]

My 92 model Honda had 340k on the clock when I sold it. Still sweet. They’re excellent cars. I’d rather have reliable and boring than unreliable and exciting.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

In California where the Honda's biggest enemy rust is absent they go on for decades

[@comeonman7423]

Love these low Milage examples

[@daddymulk]

@@alexanderstefanov6474 isnt there a guy in usa done over 1 million miles in an Accord

[@paulgreig9051]

I currently have 2007 2.4 type s. I've done 40000 miles in two years. It's utterly reliable and comfortable. I regularly drive from the north of Scotland to Norfolk. Gives me 40mpg at 70 mph. It's a great car. I could afford a much newer car but my old accord is spot on. I'm a mechanic to trade and I can tell you that the older Honda's are the best engineered cars I have come across. This old accord was a great find fella. Nice work!!!

[@andrewjohnson7960]

My dads pal had the type S k24 wagon in blue its basically a K series Civic aerodeck lol , i used too own a 2000 last of the B series Vti B18c4 Aerodeck i reget selling it what a car 20,000 miles i drove it if i dont find another vti i will buy a K24 Sedan or wagon Accord has too be manual

[@Radii_DC]

Hands down one of the best old cars ever, I love my 2008 honda accord!

[@timhancock6626]

When you get to my age that car is still the "new" Honda Accord. As somebody else says, it would be really nice to see this car after you have tidied it up. It also confirms my feeling that a really nice car from any era remains a really nice car whatever.

[@Jag-leaper]

I know it's so strange, feels like the car came out not too long ago

[@jamieeedden777]

In 2015 I got into one that was a taxi really comfy car I asked the driver about it as I'm a car guy and he said it was pretty reliable and he had it from new it had something like 300 k on and still going strong

[@Jag-leaper]

@@jamieeedden777 I have one with 385k never skips a beat

[@jamieeedden777]

@@Jag-leaper good cars I'm considering one my self I do have a Volvo and a Skoda atm but the Volvo it's being turned into a like track day car and the Skoda is going not my sort of car very unreliable and to small do u think an accord would be any good for towing only small bits like push bikes on a single axle trailer ?

[@Jag-leaper]

@@jamieeedden777 yes,I would say although if you are to do any towing I would recommend the v6..plenty of torque...unless of course it was never offered in the models in your country..I am in Canada

[@8G00SE8]

Looks like a massive one of those window escape hammers in the boot. No rust, working engine and transmission and you can't go too far wrong with an old honda!

[@JWL-UK]

Yeah, just in case the drug dealer ever showed up to collect the dosh and found nowt 😁

[@Commentator541]

Yeah but most of them are really rusty.

[@aaronmacy9134]

Was thinking more “marriage escape hammer” than window hammer when it was dumped out onto the boot floor from the wadded up bag.

[@RationalCreed]

@@Commentator541 no they’re not. You’re thinking of 1980s Hondas. That was a solid model. Really well built

[@matthewpumfrey2178]

@@Commentator541 mine was going rusty at less than 5years old!

[@Blue-moon12]

Can't go wrong. Just recently sold my 2016 Accord Coupe V6. 3.5 278hp. Great car and zero issues in the 4 years I had it

[@Blue-moon12]

@@Pusahispidasaimensis I am originally from England. I have no idea why they are not in the UK

[@paulsz6194]

@@Pusahispidasaimensis I think the reason behind the Honda Accord coupes was to compete with the likes of GM & Ford who had personal coupes like the Buick Grand National & Ford Thunderbird . I think the Accord really started to steal sales from the American Auto Makers with the release of the 1989 CB7 Accord. Toyota joined in later on with the "Camry coupe" which they later changed the name to Toyota Solara.

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

Wish we got the v6 model here in the UK,

[@Blue-moon12]

@@anthonybelton-ford3124 They are so quick. 0-60 in around 5.6 seconds is not bad. And that J35 engine sound is amazing.

[@MarijusSiegel]

I'm driving Civic 2,2 icdti and it's 450k km on the clock and still running strong. Bought it with 400k on the clock and did nothing but oil changes after 50k. It's one of the best diesel engines in my opinion. Anyway, I'm really the one intrigued about the end result on this Accord :D

[@Anrirua]

Hi, I'm slightly behind you on 350k km, 220k miles. 2006 CRV. Just went through NCT yesterday (Irish MOT) and everything bang on, except for the lights. Tremendous engine. I've had numerous high mile HDis but this is on another level of sweet.

[@MarijusSiegel]

@@Anrirua good to hear another happy owner :)

[@MarijusSiegel]

@@Anrirua also, would you recommend CRV from 2008 to 2012 with diesel or petrol? Sometimes thinking about SUV just because of higher sitting position... Don't know what else to look for...

[@Anrirua]

@@MarijusSiegel Hi, the 2008-2012 with the petrol is ultra reliable. The i-dtec is a better towing engine but the i-ctdi in the earlier years has less issues with NO DPF etc. I'm also thinking about getting one. They are probably the best of all of the CRVs off road too. Very capable with the right tyres and driver. Ergonomically far better than the rd9 (2005-2006). I love the improved road view from a CR-V. It's still perfectly assured and car-like but has enough 4x4-like features to satisfy most users. A CR-V is the perfect all rounder for daily driving, snow, car parks, elderly relatives, offroad (it is more capable than most drivers have guts for) and of course for towing. Best of luck, hope you do. I think they're great fun and very useful vehicles. Ultra reliable and does most things quite well.

[@MarijusSiegel]

@@Anrirua thanks taking some good points out. I was looking also for a model like RX400H (can't divorce a Japanese really...) but at the same time I know its a bit diffferent class so its kind of not the right model to compare to CRV. I guess I'm gonna stick to Civic for a bit annd then try to find the best CRV at the time. Thank u once again for opinion about CRV. Cheers.

[@andygriffiths9916]

I have family member that drives a Civic from this era 2005 plate bought it new . It had one fault, ever and never failed an MOT. Amazing value. Great cars 😆 you are right!

[@HighPeakAutos]

This was a great period for Hondas reliability wise

[@LanguageOfMars-FunLanguages]

I drive 2004 civic IMA and with 135k on the clock, it’s going strong.

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

@6:58 You can see the rev counter rise but you can't actually hear it start. Proper Honda engineering right there.

[@jdmsnowmonkey7913]

Forgot just how good the CL7 Accord's styling holds up, both outside and inside - the interior looks so clean and stylish yet logically laid out. I do though wish they had still offered these as a liftback like the previous, Swindon-built Accord of the late-90s.

[@melchorvincentagot1002]

Oh the one with the Prelude front end right?

[@TheMentalblockrock]

It looks much newer than an 04 plate car!

[@gwilko6452]

Ive had 2 x Honda Accords. One in my 20s which looked like a type R and one in my early 30s which was a type R . Loved both of them

[@1mic3]

Looking forward to seeing this cleaned up. My partner was slightly miffed though as she is 49 and has had her 55 plate accord estate for 14 years- not a blue rinse in sight! 👍

[@norwegianzound]

LOL!! (Aka Little Old Lady)

[@adriankingdon3055]

I’ve always liked the Accord, and they were always dead cheap at auction when I was in the trade 20 years ago 😵. They are pokey, handle well and absolutely reliable . What’s not to like?

[@pd3139]

These were sold in Australia as the Honda Accord Euro. I had one from new and it never missed a beat. It used a little oil in the first 10,000kms but then settled down. Mine was the luxury version with leather and a sunroof and as it had a manual transmission I was able to test the ability of that engine to rev, and it does! The diesels were not sold here and neither were the station wagons. I would bet the tyres on that one would need swapping as they are liable to be over the use by date.

[@Yorkman7]

The Euro had a 2.4 litre engine and a bit more squirt than this one.

[@nunyabusiness5075]

In North America they were sold under the Acura TSX nameplate with a 2.4L engine. Of course the steering wheel is on the other side also.

[@timfagan816]

The euro in New Zealand had the 3.2 engine!

[@robertgreenaway3438]

Very satisfying to see these older cars going strong 💪

[@jeffallinson8089]

Massive congrats to the previous owner for appreciating and looking after their car. Great find Matt, whoever buys this will be buying a very good car. Please let us know in your follow up vid what the full spec is. Big thumbs up from me.

[@richowdhury8249]

My father had one of these, the diesel and managed to get it to over 200k before a deer jumped in front of it. Utterly dependable and well put together. You'd think it's a dull car but the 2.2 turbodiesel felt pretty torquey and made a nice little whine as the air was sucked in.

[@TrevorHalgreen]

My father bought an Accord in 2012 and he still drives it today. He won't part with it. I occasionally get to drive it and it's a real treat for me. It's so refined. Honda don't sell it in South Africa anymore but if I can find a good used one, I'll definitely take it!

[@JustTrumpeeh]

I just got my 2008 Honda Civic Type-S GT at the start of the week - a 2.2l diesel. I paid quite a lot considering the age of the car, but it's a Honda and it has everything I'd want on it and has done under 85k. Yes, it's not an up-to-date, top specification BMW, but the fact that it all still works is testiment to its quality. I bought it as my Dad until recently had the same size engine in his same-era Accord estate. Originally I had thought it was just a bog-standard family tug boat. But, it pulled like a train and he basically only had to spend money on consumables during the 120,000 miles he had owned it, with the car being passed on close to 200,000 miles, still running a dream. He sold it mid-lockdown and he had found out that in Eastern Europe these sort of cars can reach a premium as taxis. I'd put money on that car being in Gdansk. People apparently buy them dirt cheap with high mileage, ship to the likes of Poland, Ukraine or Belarus and will run them into the ground, getting every last mile out of the thing. Fair play to them.

[@mjr7817]

Please do a video do it being buffed, detailed etc. it’ll be so so satisfying!

[@caprirob]

I had a 2006 Type S with the same 2.0 petrol engine for nearly 2 years. One of the best all-rounders I’ve ever had. Great buy that Matt - can’t wait to see it tidied up.

[@MrSCOTTtheSCOT]

Old boy cars, My dad likes his focus's, Was a lorry driver has dodgy knees, so now its automatics for the dodgy knees. I checked his trip meter , his current 2015 Titanium has 30k miles after 6 years, which he got when he sold his 2004 version with 37k miles on it , always serviced top notch and his average speed. 17mph , that had me in stitches he never goes over 50mph. I was like jeezuz dad you must P some people off on the road, but to be fair with city driving most zones are 20 is plenty so, he's just driving as everyone should. So these cars are out there and well looked after and maintained and normally with genuine parts and proper tires. You don't cut corners when it the grand kids in the back. The world knows though all 2l Japanese engines are only run in after 100k miles😄

[@alastairh9607]

In Australia, these are called the Accord Euro, and they are only available with the 2.4 litre K24 pushing about 140kw of power. In that form they're defintiely not boring, an awesome daily driver.

[@jamesmedina2062]

yes here in States too I believe but some guys prefer the K20 and you can mod it for more power

[@summit_detailing]

£1500 well spent!...cracking find. Cheers, Chris

[@philipjones456]

I love it when these old gems turn up. Good luck with it mate please show a video when it's all cleaned up Matt. Thanks again for another great video l so look forward to them they make my day 👍🤗

[@StuntmanMike555]

I got my Accord 05 plate in 2019 from a 1 owner with a folder full of service and repair receipts. He even had all the tax discs and dealer broachers. He had done 173.000 miles. The car started like new and the interior is like it had left the show room. No signs of wear anywhere. 3 years on nearly and I've done 188.000 miles now. The car is going strong. It fly's through it's MOT's with ease.

[@JWL-UK]

Nice one! I'd do a good detox cleaning inside out, paint touch up using Dr. Colour Chip stuff (really good), wet sanding if needed, a good AIO or Perfect Finish polish with a DA, SiO2 sealant and call it good!

[@done-ahhh578]

I have the north America Accord 7th gen in mint condition. It's 2.4 litre i4 but it's a little longer and heavier. Over here the euro Japan Accord is an Acura.

[@jeroen7699]

I bought one of these 4 years ago, but then a full option executive package with automatic. It's done 264.000km by now. Still love it a lot. Only thing I replaced are front suspension parts, control arms, etc. Not because of MOT or anything, but just to make the handling crisp again. Nothing ever broke in 4 years.

[@kossak007]

One year ago I bought a 2007 Civic 1.8 i-VTEC, one owner, with 37k miles on it. So yeah, good things do happen :) This is my first Honda but I have a feeling it won't be the last.

[@katzicael]

My current is my 6th :) Never had a bad one. Had a few other cars around the Hondas, but always come back to em haha.

[@kossak007]

@@katzicael I previously owned a first gen Dacia Logan for 9 years and it never missed a beat. I passed it to my bother after I got the Civic and although it's already 16 years old it's still going strong. The Civic, so far, proves to be just as reliable. I love it!

[@johnconroy1600]

I,v had my civic type s-gt 5 years and it has never let me down, it's done 116,000 mls and I,v only done 9,000 in that 5 years 😂. Service them regularly and they will serve you well👍

[@pielight7449]

Thats literally barely run in. I have same car same age with 149,700 miles and the engine is as sweet as a nut. I bought it 2 years ago as a second car and it's brilliant. Only problem was when I first bought it, the battery would give completely flat in 2 or 3 days. Turned out road be a parasitic drain by the Bluetooth module...a very common issue with these cars. A very quick and easy fix just to disconnect it and problem solved...obviously can't use my phone hands free but not the end of the world. It feels as if it will go on forever!

[@kossak007]

@@pielight7449 That baterry drain issue is pretty common on this generation, indeed. Actually there are lots of small niggles with this generation of Civic but nothing major really. Simple electronics and a N/A petrol engine is what I really wanted to be honest and that's exactly what I got.

[@markoknezev]

Just 5 days ago i commented that you should buy 7th gen Accord, lol. I have 2007. model, done 300.000km, engine still in original state, nothing changed, besides spark plugs and oil ofc, works just fine. Great car

[@Veronica_and_Gang]

My husband recently bought a 1996 Honda Odyssey EX. One owner, 250,000 kms. $1200 CDN. We live on Vancouver Island so it has zero rust. Rides and drives great. It's our 'new' winter beater/dog hauling car. It's even fun to drive believe it or not. Our normal car is a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I once took a 96 odyssey in part exchange. It was a Japanese import. I ran it all over Christmas. It was a really nice thing. With the seats flat I moved furniture with it too

[@paulsz6194]

The honda will probably end up being more reliable than the Jeep!

[@Veronica_and_Gang]

@@paulsz6194 it's our third one. Never had any issues with any of them. We've been all over western North America with them. On and off road towing a 15 ft. off road camper.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Why "zero rust" on Vancouver Island? Don't they salt the roads there?

[@Veronica_and_Gang]

@@saddoncarrs6963 That's correct. We don't get much snow here. Temperate climate. When we do they spray the roads with a brine mixture. The average yearly mileage for cars here is about 12,000 kms / 7200 miles.

[@vision_thing]

i had that exact car, year, colour, engine. superb, never had anything other than Honda since.

[@boomdox5843]

I’ve never owned a car, only vans but I’ve been watching this channel for days now. Keep up the good work, really enjoy the content 👍👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you

[@drakeTSA]

One of the best Looking saloon car in this time IMO

[@peteg8920]

Always a good idea to break heavily once a week to avoid rust building up on rear discs.

[@KiteoHatto]

Was considering it as my first car because my parents used to have one when i was a kid. I like the overall design of it. It doesn't look as dated as other cars from 14 years ago.

[@joem8213]

Absolute bargain for £1500! Many, many years of motoring left in the accord! I believe this engine has a timing chain, that doesn't need changing if it has had regular oil changes. Put it up for £2495 and it's a win win 🏆

[@jdmguy44]

Yes, K20 I VTEC - same engine as the EP3 in lesser state of tune with timing chain.

[@jacklane8642]

I think owning a forecourt and it being 35k he's got other ideas

[@19800bon]

He said it had a timing belt change in the service history!

[@mikiex]

@@19800bon It looks as though the indie garage is using timing belt section just as a regular service stamp area, because they ran out of space in the book. It is a chain and should last the life of the engine.

[@BenHArtist]

Always fancied the estate version of these. I remember a guy dropping off some printing equipment in one who said he'd had a problem with the engine. He'd told Honda and they told him not to move it, whilst they sent a Honda technician straight out to him! Bonkers.

[@SerielThriller]

That's a copper hammer, used for hammering metal when you don't want to scratch it.

[@katzicael]

I have an '07 FD Civic S 2.0 which is New Zealand new, and it's *flawlessly* reliable and has 164k KM on the clock now. K-series engines will just run forever.

[@ianoconnell8678]

A testament to how old hondas are just tougher than old boots👌

[@TrancePulse]

I still have two Accords. A 2004 CL7 executive with a K20 also. Bulletproof engine, one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned. And a 2009 CU3 with the newer i-dtec 2.2... Which hasn't let me down either. Both engines are chain driven. Bought the petrol one 6 years ago... 1 owner with FSH. Still driving perfectly. As you always say mate with any car, look after them, service them regularly and they won't let you down. Also, keep up the good work mate. Been watching just after you started the channel, when you only had a handful of videos. Glued ever since!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The last year of the Accord in Europe was 2015. Now it’s currently being sold in North America, Japan and Australia.

[@paulgreaves4641]

The Canada goose coat is worth a few Bob like

[@kevinmcauley7527]

I had a parts business for around 12 years specialising in Hondas and out of the dozens of these cars we had in never had one without at least half leather. Good cars, especially the petrols. Diesels had issues with injectors and stretching timing chains though.

[@rasherbasher8203]

These Honda's brings back memories. That thing will keep going and going. And to the right customer you'll make a tidy profit. Love these sort of videos. Keep up the good work.

[@patrickjohnson9329]

Hi Matt, another great video. Please do follow up videos on all the "investment" buys you have made recently. Even the ones that haven't gone according to plan. ie what happened to the Saab? Cheers Pat.

[@giantwatertower]

Yes, please do a follow up video. It'd be good to see the car cleaned up and ready to sell.

[@turbo3492]

I used to own the very same car,utterly reliable with the best 4 cylinder engine ever made.I traded it in with 154000 miles on the clock with full Honda history.I made the biggest mistake of my life,I bought a new Ford Fiesta Ecoboost which turned out to be the worst car I ever owned,this 3 cylinder engine was and still is a pile of junk,no one other than Ford wanted to work on it.The gearbox was made of chocolate and had a habit of jumping out of reverse.Just out of warranty the water pump developed a leak the bill for this was staggering.I dumped it and bought a slightly used Audi A4,Frying Pan and Fire springs to mind!! In short,what you have there is a diamond of a car.

[@jdmguy44]

@Brian Smith I agree, one of the best four pot engines ever produced. All Honda petrol motors are great but the K20 was arguably one of the very best Honda four cylinder petrol motors they made.

[@Coops4343]

I had the previous Accord 2.0L from new. Did 60K miles in 3 years, hard miles too, and not a single thing went wrong. Zilch. Needed revving to get the Vtec singing but a great car all in all.

[@robertmartin7525]

Theres a danger you’ll end up sounding like Scotty Kilmer with this one, but it has to be said that for a regularly serviced car with low mileage the previous owner didnt half hand it over in a tatty state.

[@PelorusideA]

But the last owner died….

[@dannywalsh840]

Used to have these at work as company car brand new in 04 was buzzing driving one around as a 19 year old lad 😃

[@francis2811]

Everyone should experience owning a Honda! Reliability, economy, and low maintenance costs are so important today.

[@svetoslavtodorov2427]

A bit bland or screaming boy Racer. Not sure which is worse Corsa VXR or Civic type R. I like the accord styling but civic is just horrendous. As about Jazz I rather drive VW Up in bright pink colour...

[@grantsnell6782]

I bought a cheap 2.4L one of these as a hack when my main vehicle was off the road for repairs. I was amazed at how good it proved to be!

[@mikes747]

Had an executive tourer 2.4. Best car I've ever had!

[@senseofthecommonman]

The 2.4 is a lot better, I had one for many years.

[@williamfence566]

As a younger honda CRZ owner I take exception to the blue rinse. I just have a very wide parting. The motor looks like standard honda engineering. Credit to the owner also. 3and a half to 4 is peanuts for another 5 years at least..

[@paulsz6194]

Yes, whatever extra you will pay upfront ( compared to its Euro rivals of the day) you will get back in hassle free motoring. No electrical faults or gasket leaks!

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

You just know the 70 year old owner changed the wheels round every six months just as they'd done since they got their first car 50 years ago (a second hand Austin 1100).

[@turbo3492]

Hey Matthew,I'm a 72 year old.Aged 17, I had no time for these little cars I went big time I bought a Ford V8 Pilot a proper American gangster looking car,I paid the princely sum of £12,10s for it.When I was forced to scrap it one year later it turned out that the most valuable items on the the car were the 18" tyres,the same diameter as a dart board.I cut them in half and sold all 8 items for £10 so a full years motoring cost me £2 10s,not bad eh.

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

@@turbo3492 Nice car, must have been 15 years old when you had it, no Austin 1100 for you. My Honda driver was an exceedingly boring neighbour, a V8 Pilot would have been far too exciting for him.

[@NorthernsoulBoy63]

Old cars mmmmmm i have a 55 stype. Love it but it hates me. New radiator last week electric windows week before. Now I have heat coming out passenger's vents and cold out my side. Here goes for next week

[@tflynn4249]

Front ball joints tend to collapse on these, only common problems though, had an 2006 petrol one, now have a 2012 diesel, very reliable cars. Would love to see the follow up to see how car turns out.

[@karlhogg4352]

Hi Matt, I knew you couldn’t resist the draw of the dogging site for much longer. Lol

[@zlatanmorrison8182]

Owned a 2005 2.4 executive tourer one of these - excellent car, the 7th gen accord was well built and extremely reliable and the K24 2.4 is a peach. Some parts are expensive however. Even my electric tailgate still worked! heated electric seats etc...loved it:) Great cars.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re great cars

[@dongmingzhu666]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

[@habsom1406]

You naughty boy, steamy windows indeed....woof, woof! And 'Cocoon' had me laughing too! Yes, can't wait to see an 'after' vid on this car! My first car was the original Mk1 Honda Civic 1169cc 1974 model. Had the floor, the sills, the inner wings, the turrets, the doors, the strut tops welded but the engine just would not die! Got sick of the annual welding bill in the end and bought a 323i E21 instead.

[@acelectricalsecurity]

As you say boring but reliable, I had a petrol civic never missed a beat, and because it had tiny miles on it, when I sold it, I got my money back, and I had run it for two years. You won't get that from the German cars

[@jamesmedina2062]

I bought a 2000 VW Passat for 20,000 quid and within 5 years it had depreciated to 2000.

[@acelectricalsecurity]

@@jamesmedina2062 ouch!!

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@acelectricalsecurity Ouch indeed!! I was upside down on my finance and therefore was forced to stay married to that beast for over 15 years!

[@acelectricalsecurity]

@@jamesmedina2062 cars are the biggest waste of money you can purchase, but we all have to have them

[@themccommitments]

I've got an 03 accord ,same model , 110000 on it, still runs great.

[@ryanm.3681]

I would totally drive this. I currently have a USA model (Acura TSX) with the 2.4 petrol engine. 170k miles. Runs perfect. In fact its my 3rd one. I dont think these are boring at all. Its no match for the Giulia I had before but you can do far worse than this! Looking forward to the follow up video =)

[@damilolaakanni]

I think these were also sold in the US as the third generation Acura TL with the 3.5 V6.

[@livc444111]

I once drove the previous gen Accord (to this one) down the Snake pass, the handling and the petrol VTEC were a revelation. These cars are awesome

[@teea3085]

Yep I had a 6th gen, toured all over the UK in it, best car I owned, was comfy but when you put your foot down that VTEC screaming and the awesome handling on the awesome chassis down twisty road was a joy, miss that car a lot.

[@Cheedee]

Lmaooo "cars with steamy windows" huh, I wonder what was leaking in there 🤔

[@wilk1901]

I currently have a 3rd 2.0 petrol accord from 2007 with 243.000 km on the clock ( two previous Accord s from 2005) I can highly recommend this car. Never give me any troubles whatsoever !!!

[@giff1669]

From Doggers to Codgers in 11 minutes. Well done 👍🏼

[@davewatts7444]

I have owned two Honda's, a mk 1 legend coupe V6 and a 1996 Civic VTI both never gave a moment's trouble, both very quick. The accord was excellent as are all Honda's. That blue is too dark for our beloved City's blue but you will make a crust on it

[@whitemoor66]

Looking forward to seeing this cleaned up. These old Hondas just run and run.

[@lash9400]

When these came out in the late 90s the motoring press rated them as they were a decent drive and of course the Type R which you could rev the bollocks off. Not much of a looker granted but an enthusiastic driver and dependable to boot.

[@peterhaydock7836]

I had a 2.4 petrol Exec one of these. I did 200k in it and not one thing went wrong. Nothing. Only oil, filters and tyres and pads. Phenomenal engineering.

[@amassing]

I had the same spec and mileage and the exact same experience. Eventually replaced it with a Toyota Avensis estate which has been pretty good but not as solid as the Honda.

[@MattMcKimmie]

Ye reminds me of buying a 6yr old Honda civic R-reg full service history didn't miss a beat in the 3yrs I had it apart from tyres discs and pads.A good one is always a bloody good one.Like the channel been watching a week and it's good to watch when I'm being bored to tears with the wife watching corrie lol

[@volt8684]

Did honda scam the owner. This engine has a timing chain not belt?

[@johne1956]

Bought one of these in May this year 2005 80,000 miles two owners FSH ,paid £1600 for it. Did 10k miles on it in 10 weeks, never missed a beat. Brilliant engine especially when the VTEC kicks in. But too thirsty for the mega miles I was doing so traded it for a 2007 iCDTi with 74,000 miles but the EX version with sat nav, heated electric leather seats, cruise control and 50% better fuel consumption. Done 15k miles in that now. So 25,000 miles since May and no issues except an ABS sensor gone. I do miss that K20. VTEC though which BTW has a timing chain not belt! Great car!

[@jdmguy44]

I think people who label these cars as boring have never driven them. My Dad had the same car featured in this video and it was fun to drive quickly. Excellent engine and gearbox combo.

[@tinkywinky2044]

I had one of these 2.0 Petrol, loved it until the gears started grating. Took it to Honda, cost me £1000 for a new gearbox. Gears still grating. Turned out to be Clutch Master Cylinder. They gave me a load of B/S, never got my money back for the box. Fantastic car but Honda Dealers are no better than the rest.

[@jamesmedina2062]

and sometimes they're awful!!

[@jamesmedina2062]

Oh I forgot to mention, these gearboxes never break if you drive it normally so I wondered what happened!! The clutch master has a delay valve that can be removed. I hope to do that soon on mine.

[@mastermaltese8731]

9:56 that caught me by surprise, wasn't expecting my country to be mentioned 😅 Pretty much half the cars here in Malta are either Japan or UK imports, and leave it to the Maltese to do such business. Cheers!

[@rogerb68]

Seems like a bargain Matt, maybe sell it on to one of your "friends" in the woods..😁

[@davidmbell]

Want a hatchback for that really, even better a big estate….

[@rehuur2496]

I fixed up a 1998 for fun 340000 kms but runs like a champ with s fun v6 . Gave her new 0aint and having a good time with it. No leaks or burning 9f oil.

[@malcolmherbert5127]

Once upon a time in a galaxy far far away there was a Japanese motor company who felt the full effect of the Force. Somehow, they managed to avoid the prevalent addiction to cover their bodywork in insane creases, questionable swage lines and other “stylistic” excrescences which adorned their national stablemates. Of course, the evil Empire eventually won out and nowadays the Honda Civic graces our roads in all its overblown extravagance. I suggest you buy a huge vat of clear epoxy resin, get some tradesman to shutter around that Accord and then, totally encapsulate it for posterity and as an example to future stylists of how it’s possible to actually design a car which doesn’t make your eyeballs ache to look at it.

[@richiebtime489]

I've got a 10th gen civic and although everyone seems to pan it's looks (especially the type r), I find it interesting, aggressive and very Japanese. The rear is a bit of a mess I agree, but no one can say it's boring. And also it's drives fantastically well imo.

[@malcolmherbert5127]

@@richiebtime489 I’m not calling its engineering or its driveability, it’s just that I feel that for a short time Honda actually followed the dictum that less is more where body styling was concerned. As a matter of fact, I think the Accord which preceded this one was actually the zenith of Japanese styling, it truly looked as though it was the product of a first class European design studio. Somehow, they seem to have lost that magic touch and nowadays there’s little to choose between their offerings and the insane appearance of much of Toyota’s and Nissan’s mobile carbuncles. Take heart though, at least your Civic isn’t a Juke!!!!

[@richiebtime489]

@@malcolmherbert5127 Yes I know where you're coming from. I did put a little comment up about my dad having a 2003 Accord Tourer 2.4 with sports trim in grey with the 5-spoke anthracite alloys (I don't remember it being a type-S ?)....very handsome car, although the rear overhang was slightly too much imo. And I did nearly buy an S2000 but the insurance was ridiculous at the time, being a higher risk group 20 out of 20 groups. Incredible engine, you have to admire a mainstream manufacturer that makes and engine with titanium Conrods and forged crank iirc. My 1 litre civic does 50mpg on my commute and doesn't rattle like a diesel. Extremely tidy handling with such a diddy motor up front. And no, it's not a pigsty of a juke!

[@malcolmherbert5127]

@@richiebtime489 As I said, I’ve no problem with Honda’s engineering or, indeed, their build quality. Just so you know where I’m coming from, my car is a 1980 Citroen CX. It attracts huge interest with the most popular comment being “is it one of those which goes up and down” closely followed by either “that’s beautiful” or “that’s got to be the ugliest car I’ve ever seen”. I really believe that back in the late 90’s and early 2000’s Honda looked towards the older Citroen’s for a little stylistic inspiration, culminating in a real junior version of the CX, the first generation Insight hybrid. When I first saw one I thought Citroen had launched a new small car without any warning whatsoever. I will say this though, if only Honda had built the CX many of my build quality issues would never exist and life might be a little easier.

[@richiebtime489]

@@malcolmherbert5127 Ah yes a CX, I do love the shape of that car and it's "avante Gard" look if I've got that saying right, as the journalists would say. I'd imagine it gets the attention and totally understand what you mean with that insight. It had the rear arches covered also if I'm right. Shame Honda didn't tie up with Citroen like they did with rover! Keep hold of your car, I also loved the bx and Citroen xm, the xm especially as it looked so classy and the V6 version just be a superbly comfortable and individualistic car. I'd love to see a little base spec AX now, would seem so incredibly dainty and minimalistic! Fantastic!

[@steveegginton535]

Sure it will be transformed visually with a good valet. A great buy and with a bit of TLC it will provide years of trouble free and fairly cheap motoring for someone.

[@Yorkman7]

Matt I had the euro version of this in New Zealand where it was considered a poor mans BMW. Boring as bat shit to look at but went better than the BMW equivalent and never cost me a penny in 6 years. Had only done 50000 miles and sold it too cheap. Should have kept it. Loving the variety of cars you show.

[@teea3085]

Handsome and sporty looking, looks better than same era 3 series which havent aged well..

[@danielhawinkels7408]

I've got one of these. Same color (arctic blue). Mine is a 2006 with the 2.4L petrol and the 6 speed Manual gearbox. The car has almost 280,000km on it. Just came back from a road trip (about 4,000km) and the car never missed a beat.

[@alessandroferrero139]

I’ve got a 2003 tourer with 145000 miles and EVERYTHING still works on it …mine is the 2.0 ivtec executive auto and is absolutely fantastic best car I’ve ever owned by a country mile

[@rotoehu9266]

Once owned a 2003 2.4L (190bhp) version with the 6 speed manual. Owned for 7 years and ~60000 miles - never went wrong - on reflection the. best car I ever owned. Oh to find one in good Nik with low mileage now.

[@brianiswrong]

You won't go far wrong at £1500 Loving the " eco" accord badge on the boot lid 👍

[@bazzaclarky7445]

I had one just like that as a company car when I was in sales at Honda. Was a brilliant car, just lacked the 6 speed box that the 2.4 engine cars had. Either an old boy or a taxi driver from Blackburn will buy that. Solid as a rock!

[@eddbox7462]

I've got the 'type s' spec one of these (2.4L) with 140k miles, drives like an absolute deam with no issues at all. They actually have double wishbone suspension on the front and multi link in the rear, which is pretty amazing for an old boring saloon. I've fitted some coilovers, sticky tyres and had an ecu reflash, and it's a really fun car to drive!

[@eemarko]

Got the Type S as well. Didn't know about the suspension part but then again I have not yet inspected it much. Just changed all the fluids and I now have to search for major exhaust parts needing a replacement . But engine wise, I can't agree with anyone saying it's boring. It being a K24 engine really shows it at lower revs. I have winter and snowy roads in my country at the moment. Makes you really want to fool around and K24 provides. Nearly ended up in a snow pile, the first day I bought it. It is rev happy from the very beginning and gives you just a second until it goes "only 4000 rpm, rly m8"? (studded winter tires had none of it that evening). If you're into tuning, definitely consider Honda. They have manufactured the most amount of engines out of all companies ever, that solely ups the odds of them knowing what they're doing. Plus some tuners swear by the K20/K24 engines. Can't blame them considering first "tune-ups" start at changing engine redline to 7k and lowering vtec kick-in rpm threshold. That shows engine reliability. You wouldn't want to tune an engine this way and break it down after you just installed a new differential.

[@edwardo1988]

I used to have one of these exact same cars except it was 2005 and had a boot spoiler. Loved it. I actually have a pair of them front bumper grills as I fitted fogs to mine let me know if you want them.

[@paulsz6194]

Those fog light kits ( aftermarket) are quite cheap on EBay, and enhance the look of the car, make it look like the top-spec version.

[@ttmadness34]

Proper boring, but dependable. I remember buying an Mazda 626 some years ago for a grand. It was absolutely boring, but I was commuting 100 miles a day at the time and it never let me down.

[@paulmacwales]

Had a 2004 sport model in the same blue for 12 years. Had to replace an O2 sensor. That's it. No other mechanical faults unless you count air conditioning out of gas. Sold it at just over 100K because the clear coat was coming off all over and it looked a mess. The VTEC in it is bullet proof. I certainly do not drive in a "green" manner. The engine was the reason I bought it in the first place. After killing three different Vauxhalls I was informed the VTEC wouldn't break. They were right.

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

My mom learned the hard way buying my sister a car for college. 10 year old Reliant K with 15,000 miles and no history. I warned her and after throwing thousands at it finally got her a Corolla All-Trac which I inspected.

[@BobbyDeniroX]

Women think all the cars are made the same and There's no difference. Then they think they know better then the men when they don't on this one. Problem is a car guy gets treated like shit when buying a car and women get treated well and get given deals thrown at them.

[@andrewjones596]

Loved the 3 2nd hand Accords that I’ve owned. 1988 2.0 EX Sedan started it all, plush velour seats and power aerial. Wow. I then had a 1998 Wagon import, rhd but with the 2.2 iVTEC and badged as an Aerodeck ES. Midnight blue with grey leather interior. Lastly a 2008 Sport GT iCTDI in grey with black half leather interior. Had the latter for 6 years with no problems. Took it from 35k to 120k miles. Normal good service and they were all traded to the same Honda dealership. Wish I’d have got my hands on the SiR (Type-R). Looking forward to knowing how this one goes.

[@mrmrmrcaf7801]

At start I was like holy shit this Accord has a nice interior till i realised it's a Range Rover ;))

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@markusrantanen623]

I have a 2004 2.4 Honda Accord with a manual transmission. She has 350 000 km. The engine burns a little oil (

[@endless_touge]

Non Honda people should learn that mileage on a well maintained Honda do not matter at all ! I have a 30 years old one and a 20 years old one. Both in perfect condition. All you have to do is to keep away from the ones owned by stupid fanboys ruining them with mods and very ignorant owners doing no maintenance

[@johnnyblue4799]

BS. Mileage matters in any vehicle. You say that you have a 30yo and a 20 yo. That's age, not mileage.

[@davidlee4966]

Had one of these but an auto, so reliable, there is KZbin of an American owner who has done about 1.2 million trouble free miles on the same engine and trans, a true unsung hero of the motor trade.

[@centaurus5676]

Could of been the De-humidifier Owners club you saw in the woods....Scotty Kilmer would mount the rear end of this Honda, if you offered him it!