I won a 62K Mile 1985 Honda Accord for $175 - Can we Get it Running?

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[@thomasfletcher4765]

That Honda is well worth fixing up ( even with the hail damage ) , it'll make a good daily driver for someone .

[@Camsimsy2k]

I’d take it offfff his hands

[@justenzo6342]

I’d gladly take it off his hands

[@danielsmith7023]

Not worth the trouble. Send it to the crusher.

[@thomasfletcher4765]

@@danielsmith7023 what's the matter , jealous you don't have it ?

[@jamescostello7584]

Those things are garbage I had to run the rain mint I did two years in jail got out around like s*** all the gas f***** up the carburetor so I jumped it 84 Honda Accord I was a hatchback two door ran like new before but I didn't give a f*** I hate Hondas hate them all

[@jeffbarnes54]

I want to see you finish a rehab on the Honda Accord! Replace the back window, detail the interior and I think a good wash, clay bar and wax would really make a difference. New battery, whatever may need fixed engine wise, I think you could still sell that car in todays market for $2500 to $3000

[@benlee6500]

Beautiful Honda Accord, over 37 years & still looking good...Randy you did it again...getting it run and drive like nobody business

[@lancehigdon8683]

Yes I would like to see you drive it 2 hours away

[@eduardobenassi3072]

@@lancehigdon8683 Can you elaborate on that one, Lance? 😂

[@RoxusRemo]

@@eduardobenassi3072 2 hours away didn't you hear the man

[@kylerclifford8817]

I own one currently and im trying to get her running again

[@ayobubby3690]

@@kylerclifford8817 im gonna look at one monday! Its blue, 144'000 miles for 2000$. You think itll last? Guy says it runs, ac works, just a small leak on the power steering reservoir.

[@johngydude]

I was waiting for this one. So awesome that it’s a run and drive. Just a back glass and oil change and I think in a bit she’ll be running like a top. And won’t be surprised if this outlives any of the cars in your garage. That thing is great. Can’t believe someone didn’t get the fuses checked. If I had a chance at this one over my newer cars I would pick the Honda any day. Good catch. And still praying for your uncle. Hope all is going well with those family issues.

[@mexicanspec]

It looked like it was missing a lot of relays, or maybe it never had them.

[@barryfrederick3305]

Hey Randy, When Micheal from Santa's workshop finish replace the engine and transmission on a 1979 gmc El cabrello, you should get rid of a four Cylinder Engine from the Ford Model T and retrofit the 4.4l V8 from the 79 GMC cabrello.

[@bbminetesting6837]

I drive a 2010 Honda Accord, and I would definitely trade it for this 1985 Accord

[@twt000]

Rear window $800?

[@kylechellino2579]

I'm moving in to a supported living center for the blind and visually impaired next week! I can't wait to blast Randy's videos on my speaker in my new apartment!

[@samholdsworth420]

😎🕺🏼👍🏻

[@kitt7219]

Hell yeah, back to some great every man cars and occasionally some muscle cars. High-end stuff just is meh to me, I just like to see cars and trucks the average person can buy and afford to repair, especially now days. Thank you, Randy and I hope you and yours are doing well.

[@zaggiiee]

As an accord owner, this thing is AWESOME!! Somewhat unfortunate that it was probably garge-kept until it was hail damaged. Or maybe it was hail-damaged in the lot? Either way I appreciate how ressilient and clean old Hondas are, I'm sure you do, too. Definitely keep us posted when it's for sale!

[@robertclubs9908]

Randy most of the old cars that nobody wants you bring them back to life and in return that gives somebody with very little money transportation you're a good person don't let no one tell you any different.

[@jeremyTallen1]

This Honda is my favorite kind of content!!!!

[@SpeedDemon1220]

Hi Randy , if you look at the gauge cluster in the bottom you see three red lights that means that the car was never serviced once you change the oil the air filter and service the car properly you can take the ignition key stick it in there and reset it back to green

[@shepshepherd]

I love the old, 'boring' cool car content. Keep it up :)

[@taunusv4power]

Definitely loving this new style!!! I always like the old saturns and man. Super happy with 90% of the cars on your new lot

[@israelballew4155]

I recently purchased a 1 owner 89 aerostar, very similar experience. Sitting 7 years. Needed gas and ignition switch. Fired up like she was never put away!

[@centigrams]

Love the new thumbnails! Keep up the good work. I also love old Hondas like this one.

[@Neotank22000]

Hey randy, I noticed you had the transmission in Drive 3 instead of D 4 that's why the rpms were up in the 3000 on the highway. Super cool old rare Honda, love to see you drive it to the city.

[@Woodford5561]

I noticed this too and was going to make the same post lol. So glad Randy was able to save this one will make someone a heck of a daily driver.

[@samholdsworth420]

Japanese slush boxes are the worst...it don't have enough HP for OD 😂

[@christopherhamilton5557]

I saw that too…

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

Might be the case but from 1982 - 1985 Honda accords the vacuum relay system on the firewall causes issues including sticking the gas peddle to the floor so please check for vacuum leaks before you test drive do not want a run away engine.

[@skeleton1337]

@KeSean Woods it will. I have the same car

[@lovethatbluegrassmusic9899]

I had an 85 Accord manual transmission. The best car I ever had. Loved it. Rusted out in Michigan. Brought much joy.

[@drewbenefield2001]

She runs! I’m not surprised. Awesome video Randy!

[@jasonlaureno8422]

I just picked up an '88 Accord hatchback I found on Craigslist. 98k original. Needs a new carb, but she's a bonafide garage queen survivor. Didn't get her for the price you did, but I couldn't be happier. Love the simplicity.

[@markhowes5669]

Yes Randy, I for one would love the to see the Honda up and running, great video, keep them coming

[@DJSekuHusky]

When you order the back glass, be sure to order a pack of the Honda clips for that chrome trim piece. The OEM ones will be powdery and brittle by now. If you can't find them from Honda directly I believe Precision Auto Glass Parts makes aftermarkets. I was an auto glass tech for 5 years. With old Hondas, broken clips are a thing, but it saves those mouldings (hard to find undamaged). Otherwise congrats on a sick deal! I paid $900 for my 89 Prelude 2.0 Si manual and I'm learning how cool owning a Honda can be. I grew up with Nissans so it's a bit of a departure for me: my current daily is an 01 Xterra 2.4L manual I rescued from a towyard for $550. This is my kind of channel, keep us posted!

[@gtflips]

Whats up Randy ! Hope all is well ! Love all the cars 👍

[@robertayers6482]

Great find! I am a Honda enthusiast and have owned 8 Hondas beginning in 1986. I hope you will continue with this video and I would love to see the car once you have cleaned it up.

[@runningkirkwa2934]

I love my honda civic

[@ruckusrodkustom8140]

I love when you get non-runners started! Great Honda!

[@scottswann]

I owned a 1984 Honda Accord in college. I've been looking for one and would buy this one in a minute!

[@billsohan]

My father bought one new in 1984. I sold it in 94 a year after he passed. Well over 200,000 miles and it never ever missed a beat. Only thing I had to change after 10 years was the carburettor. I was easily getting 46 miles per gallon on the highway-( British gallons). Lovely stick shift and very nippy as it’s a light car so despite having less than 100 hp it could move.

[@mikebayliss2003]

Might want to take a peek at the timing belt before you drive too far! Had one just like it loved it!

[@Brock_Landers]

Man, this really makes me miss my old 1986 Honda Prelude Si. It was an A20A with PGM-FI, the first year for fuel injection. I bought it off of the second owner, who bought it from Car N Driver magazine as it was their test car for 1986. I took it to a bodyshop and had it fully worked over for any rust and had it repainted the factory red and it was beautiful. I put some nice period correct wheels on it with some low profile tires and I also put a full Sony stereo system with Sony amps and Orion Cobalt subwoofers in it. The A20A isn't a very powerful engine, but I got my old Prelude up to 130 with it with a custom made cold air intake and a 2.5" exhaust that I had made for it with a Magnaflow muffler. It sounded decent, but it was extremely underpowered. I bought a H22A to swap into it, but this was back in 2000, and aftermarket support was nil back then for the 1986 model...

[@ares9304]

Even with the hail damage, i'd daily that thing. A good service, maybe some gaskets, plugs and wires and a brake job, and it'll run for another 30 years.

[@dentmastersofnymichael3316]

Those are my favorite. That and the civics from the same year they ran forever and only died because of the rust. That one looks rust free and well cared for!

[@jargo7251]

She's sweet! Replace the back window, the valve cover gasket and the battery and she's good to go!

[@motheolebelo]

What a big safe and bringing back the legendary Honda back on the road Randy. You make 1 to go out there and find a project then get it driving again. Thumbs up 👍 Car would love new fluids(oil, coolant and petrol refresh), filters, leaking gasket, new rear glass etc. It deserves it. This is the content that got me hooked up on this channel.

[@mohammadayub2800]

Agreed

[@raybirdman]

My first car was 1985 Honda Accord Sedan. It was 15 years old at the time and had over 200k on it and was 5 speed manual. It was a great first car. Thanks for the nostalgia trip.

[@markratony7630]

I had a white 1982 Honda Accord with 170,000 miles on it. Ran so good and the body and paint were almost perfect. It had blue interior which I never cared for but it was clean and no rips or fades. I lived in Payson Arizona and I decided to take the Honda up to Flagstaff with my sweetheart. I had a new Ford Explorer with the Eddie Bauer interior at the time. Very nice truck but I loved driving the Honda because it handled very well and it was a good looking car. It was the fall of 2000 and I needed some time away from the business I owned. So going up to Flagstaff I didn't have any problems. Ran like a new car. I bought this car for 500 dollars because it would not start. I got it home and flipped the fuse box cover and viola! It had a blown main fuse just like yours. I replaced it and it ran great for years. So the weekend of August we took the interstate up to Flagstaff and spent 2 day's up there. Sunday night we decided to take the scenic route back from Flagstaff to my home in Payson Arizona. We were on a two lane road when an Antelope jumped in front of us. I managed to swerve and miss this gigantic animal but hit the soft shoulder and the front wheels dug into the loose dirt and gravel. The back of the car flipped forward and fell right on to the roof. The sun roof was open and I sustained cuts and bruises on my head. I was bleeding pretty bad. If I had hit the animal at the speed I was going, my girlfriend or me or the both of us may have been crushed by the heavy body of the Antelope. Everything I had in the car was thrown all over the road. All my CD's were thrown miles apart. After the ambulance checked me out, I had the car towed to a filling station in Happy Jack Arizona about 5 miles from the accident site. What I am getting to is that except for a broken rear window and windshield, I was actually able to start the car and drive like nothing happened. The left front wheel was slightly bent and it shimmied but I got it up to 60 miles an hour. I didn't want to pay for towing so I drove it home the next day. The front windshield was shattered on the passenger side but I could see out of it. We both made it out alive and with very minimal injuries. My sweetheart was hanging upside down from the safety belts holding her. I had to release her and she fell down. That's pretty much what sealed our relationship. We have been together since the mid ninety's. I wanted to save the old Honda but the body was tweaked too much to be able to repair. Might as well pull the engine and drop it into another good Honda body. I sold it to a young guy that needed the engine and transmission. That was a great little car.

[@armons.355]

Would love to see a video of that long drive! Also u should do a fluid check and change the oil too it'll probably run better.

[@DB1Journeys]

Can't wait for the X-Terra. I just picked up a Pathfinder with 171k miles. Runs perfectly. Randy, you are knocking it out of the ballpark with your newest vids. Love it brother!

[@TerrySmith-fo3qe]

Good Morning Randy!!!…enjoy all your videos. Where are you buying your cars from?… still at Copart? Great watching you diagnose and repair!..Thanks again

[@myMotoring]

My dad had this until 1996... it was rust bucket but the engine & transmission still going strong

[@NBFaded2497]

Heck man I would keep this one. Total 80's car. New rear glass and replace those busted tail light lens. These did really great on gas.

[@gljcpa22]

I had a 1982 Honda Accord 4 door sedan - bought it new. It was a great car and was actually fun to drive. Sold it with over 200K on the odometer. The car had zero problems over the 10 years that I owned it.

[@wasabitoburrion4409]

I had an 82 Accord as well, however it was the coupe Hatchback model. I bought back in the late 90’s, I had it for around 3 to 4 months. It drove well and was fuel efficient for a carburetor car. I sold it to a former coworker who wanted it since the day I bought it.

[@radiodave1]

YES! Randy I felt your same excitement seeing the dash light up and starter crank after discovering that fuse was just blown! Well done man! You're bringing them back to life, one old car at a time!

[@hobbytrucker]

I love these ole Hondas they are just about bulletproof they run and run and just keep going ? I’d love you to take her on a over 2 hour round trip. She’d absolutely love it and would make it no issue at all !!

[@Expatriate1977]

Drive it Randy! I had a 1990 accord and it was unstoppable. Horrible winter weather left many in the ditch or unable to start, but my accord blasted through it all. I got it for 1500 and had it for 4 years until an uninsured motorist hit it abd totaled it

[@kevindoxey]

I had a 1984 Honda Accord and it was one of the best cars I ever had! LOVED that Honda! They are very tough cars!!

[@hotboiorlando]

def worth putting a back window in an re charge the ac an check the timing belt an that car would make a great car for someone

[@ryoamora8655]

The 1st generation of Honda Accord to be built jointly in America and Japan, the 2nd gen 1982-85 Accord...Built in Marysville, Ohio, starting in 1982. Brings a tear to my eye, seeing that tan 1985 Accord sedan, had one exactly like it in 2003-2004. Although, I met my gf in my 87 Accord DX...We started our life together, in an 85 Accord exactly like this one, except with a roof rack and Vestatec front air dam, and Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo alloys. Miss that car.

[@caddieman4ever]

You definitely have to save her, Honda's run forever, and she's rare. You don't see them around no more these days. I been a car enthusiast all my life, and classic cars has a special place in my heart. I wish I had a classic car, my dream car is a 1959 Cadillac Deville or Fleetwood.

[@Extractor333]

I had an '84 Accord in college. I loved that car but the rust was so bad, i had no choice but to junk it. Great find.

[@LSnium]

Old Hondas are GOLD. So glad you have these on the channel, not looking forward to see the other junk nissans and Crysler ghetto machine. DEFINITELY DRIVE THIS TO THE CITY GET THAT WINDOW AND DETAIL IT!!!!! 😍

[@1hondaluver]

I love this car, although I really wish it was the 1986 model with the pop-up headlights. I had an 86 Accord for my first car that was that same color with the brown interior. Brings back memories.

[@nathankim7664]

Super. Freaking. Awesome. Car. You lucked out on a winner! I would LOVE to see a fun adventure to the city for a rear glass installation and hopefully Brian's touch at the Auto Spa. I also don't see any rust on the body as well, so it truly is a 63k mile car!

[@jameshughes1574]

Love to have an old Honda find like that, my dad had that exact car growing up, same color and all, what a throwback

[@mvleblanc]

Our family had 4 Honda Accords between 1981 and 1995. I've said it before, but you simply can't kill those Hondas. They'll rust out way before the engine fails.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

New battery, new rear window, clean it up a bit. Maybe a new valve cover gasket. It's going to be a runner. Nice grab Randy!

[@patrickmoodabe9728]

It’s a Honda Randy. She won’t let you down. That is now surely a collectable. With such low miles? Wow. Better made than new cars.

[@omarside2471]

New to your channel recently acquired a 94 Nissan Maxims that my friend didn't want future videos coming soon!! I'm just as excited as you about my project

[@Changesforever7878]

Randy glad to see you going back in time with these oldies but goodies, I say that ol Honda will take you anywhere give it a chance drive her to the city get new back window then detail the inside pop it up for sale after a long over due service. I bet you can get 1000 to 1500 for that car maybe even 2500 trust me Honda folks will be all over that thing, can't wait to see more.

[@SonnyWolfSmiles]

That Honda is seriously Sweet, I have a 2007 Civic with 215,000 miles on it and it still runs and drives like new and it’s amazing on Gas .

[@johndoemama]

I had an 84 accord hatch in a similar color and I miss it dearly. It was my daily driver for a while until an uninsured, underaged kid in his dad’s cobalt slammed into me after he failed to yield. Totally destroyed the front end of the old girl who had less than 100k miles on her. When I got out of the hospital and went to the yard where she was parked, she started right on up, but the insurance company refused to repair it due to the age. Hopefully this Honda finds an owner who appreciates it as much as I did mine.

[@brentdoege6266]

Had a 83 accord stick and that damn car was bullet proof. Except for the Minnesota rust. Great cars.

[@raymiehershey1430]

I had one when I was stationed in Japan, 5 sp, R drive,, same color. Loved it

[@beatlefreak226]

My first car was a 1983 Accord hatchback. That was a great car. Randy, I don't think you will have any issue driving 1:20 each way in the Accord Sedan. That car is just getting broken in

[@danjones6279]

Love it when you bring these oldies back to life! Love from Manchester, UK 🇬🇧

[@douglasbrown8175]

I don't find the old cars boring Randy because in retirement that's what a lot of us can afford. It's also what we worked on, and can still understand.

[@piffstar82]

This honda accord model had the smoothest power steering of all time!

[@acatacho]

Man this car takes me back. My dad one just like that it was grey blue paint the interior was brown on brown. He drove it from cali to texas many times when we were leaving cali all those years back.

[@rjft7003]

Honda reputation for dependable, reliable cars was in part build in the Civic and the Accord range. Those US specs were really complete with nice trim and accessories. That one if detailed will be a nice young timer.

[@ReaverPL]

I still drive my Gen 6 Accord, and i'm not planning on changing it. They can live forever if you take good care of them.

[@generationscomputersystems]

Oh man, Randy. This brought me back to when I had a 85 Honda Accord EX 2 door as my first car in 2003. It was a love-hate relationship, mostly hate. When I let it go, it was literally holding together with spit and bailing wire. It’s A/C never worked, so it was “fun” during the Summer. The fan vents were so screwed up it could not defog the windshield during the cold months. My stereo deck kept losing power every other day. There was so many electrical gremlins on it that I gave up trying to get it sorted. Then the equipped moonroof leaked like a shower head. I had to use silicone sealant to stop the leaks. My last straw was when the power steering suddenly quit working while driving a rainstorm and the CV joints started failing. That was when I decided not to put anymore money on this potential money pit and it was time to let it go at 131k miles. Intended to get a late 80’s Volvo wagon but ended up with a 93 Ford Taurus GL. However Randy, I hope your 85 does not end up like mine. Things to watch out for, check and replace the CV joint boots asap, even if they appear to be ok. I don’t think it was intended to last for 37 years. This has a timing belt engine, if memory serves me correctly, so get that replaced too. And since you will be in there, get the seals replaced too.

[@mattmaverick703]

Fix it up and restore it! That's a classic Honda there! Ever find any 1982-1986 older styled Chevy Celebrity cars? If so do a video on one. My Dad had a grey on grey 86 was last year for the older look with the sealed beam headlights had a lot of childhood memories in that car in the early 90s. That's one you don't see much of anymore same with the 85-91 Tauruses and Sable cars too.

[@xjp1998]

Dude those old honda cars are indestructible as long as you do basic maintenance on them. Had an old 90s Acura Integra Type R till 2019 and was my daily driver only lost it due to it got hit by an 18 wheeler and destroyed, but that will run forever.

[@jessicawalker8564]

Such a beauty, yes sir fix'er up. Love these cars. My first car was an 81 accord manual transmission hatchback and I still have a 2000 accord v6. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one.

[@dustinwalker9468]

I think you could get some great content outta this one Randy. Would love to see you do the valve cover gasket job 💯

[@austindavid1862]

Just got done fixing up my 87 Accord, same color with 130k miles and I stumble upon your channel ! What are the odds ?

[@sesapup]

Rough idle is the Honda complicated vacuum hose system with their carbureted cars. PGM-FI fixed that for the most part. You will have to go through all of it to fix the idle problem.

[@HoschtonBoy]

Going from a $175.00 to a $1000.00 car with only a $4 pack of fuses has to be a great day. Drive on little Accord.

[@slimjim119]

I think it's worth more they r rare

[@awawgochan4221]

Go for it Randy drive that honda.. more power to you and your KZbin channel man...

[@RoneelMobeel]

You scored on that accord! after a little tune up, replace the rear glass, and a clean up that will be a great car for someone. I would drive that little accord everywhere. They don’t make them like the used in those days

[@Dalt634]

Lets get this thing back on the road and complete it by showing that you sell it for a profit, Hopefully!!!! Here's to a great outcome on this one Randy!!!!

[@pastorquangful]

I would 100% proudly roll that Honda all day! Love modern classic JDM cars.

[@adamekberg4997]

The alternator or its regulator has very likely failed, it looks like the charging voltage is way too high and is having spikes, and the battery/alternator light flickering is also telling its having problems. That light will never come on because a dead/bad battery on vehicles this old, it's purely an alternator warning light. If I saw correctly the Noco was showing over 16 volts when the headlights weren't on, and it might get even higher at higher RPMs. The engine dying when you turned off the headlights was probably caused by an extreme voltage spike, it could also be influencing with the engine electronics and causing the poor running generally. This might also have something to do with the dead radio and blown fuses..

[@nikmohdsallehuddinhjibrahi8948]

I'll still keep this accord SA6Y 1984 till today & good jobs randy

[@kapekodbob]

Oh der drive. Love these type vids Randy.

[@michaelscarberry1921]

welcome back Randy I love this content bring the old girl back to life!!

[@TracyCorbett]

An 84 Accord with 69k miles sold for $4k on Cars and Bids last year. Of course it didn't have hail damage, but this is a nice buy still.

[@SNEAKERTIMEPETE]

it's a honda I guarantee you it will make it there and back 100% hondas are gold!!! I have 3 and they have never failed me.

[@dfelixrx7]

Would love to see you drive that beauty. It’s a Honda Accord. Definitely waiting to see

[@benji7001]

Maybe change the fluids and replace valve cover gasket before the drive, but probably best thing to do to get the old gas out.

[@anwav-]

The beautiful sound of a Honda starter.

[@andremorton8032]

I like how on the center of the steering wheel has "power steering" like its some cutting edge technology...

[@TechNCReviews]

Randy, That alternator is more than likely what blew the fuse that's why the battery light is flashing. I would replace that alternator before I started trying to drive it.

[@stevelavender1421]

I used to have an 84 that looked alot like this one. Since it hasn't run for years, replace all the fluids and give it a tune. Check the brakes and make sure it is safe and ready to go. The way it started up is a testament to Honda quality at the time. Oh. And you ought to look at that back window. In one of the shots it looked like it might have taken a rock chip or something....

[@murdochjaxon8385]

That 01 Maxima is a pretty good car :D, especially if it is a 6 speed manual.

[@calvinh.8882]

I'd put a half of a can of SeaFoam in that 2 gallons of gas so that it's in there thick and drive it a few miles to get the SeaFoam through the injectors and then let it sit a day or two and then drive it again with some more fresh gas in it and run it hard a few times and I bet it straightens it running issues right out. I've used SeaFoam to do that many times and it works.

[@addiewinnie]

Oh that Honda is wonderful!!! Only needs a little TLC … just like a Honda 37 years old and all the electronics and lights work 👍

[@alitarraf3576]

Hey randy this Honda is beautiful I would love to see it cleaned up looking shiny again

[@jimdavis3913]

Nice car Randy has a lot of potential .little work will be a nice car.another win for you.good luck Randy

[@toddwilliams9681]

Dude the 1st car i learned to drive on was a '86 citation it was my cousin's who was a Dj & to be able to go to certain parties i had to pack the car & then climb in the back, ahh that car brings back Memories

[@flukeDC4]

My first car was an accord just like that but white and a 5spd 30 years ago. I can never find them n drivable condition now though. Be good to her! This video brought back a lot of memories!

[@andremorton8032]

Hondas are one of the best out there. They never die

[@tjhess2]

This is what your channel was built on, and I loved this and the Citation videos! I think it would be in typical Randy fashion to drive that girl to the city and back. I mean, why not, right?! That car is a fantastic survivor!