Buying and Restoring the Cheapest Accord Euro in New Zealand

[@abcdefgh1]

Hooray! Cheap car restoration video. The best type of video you do.

[@CaptSnowy]

Yip been needing a good resto vid for a while now .

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks man yeah sorry went on a bit of a hiatus while I was waiting for parts but they're back in business now!

[@physic3524]

When it's done properly, in my opinion it's the best type of car video FULL STOP

[@Krezo200]

Honda Accord✅️ Restoration Video✅️ Gran Turismo Music✅️ Great Video.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yessss

[@nathanknight8022]

That was quick and easy, can't go wrong with an accord

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yessss

[@calvinsmith4310]

A honda accord on KiwiCarLife..... All is well 😁

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha yep we're back!

[@xenonsaccord4447]

I love all the other content but man coming back to an Accord on this channel is just magical. I can’t put my finger on it just something just feels being at home in the Euros

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yessss

[@moonbrothers9098]

3 years ago I purchased my manual cu2 accord because of your channel and i bloody love it. i have done 70000km of pretty hard driving and have had zero issues. I know your not a fan of the handling because of the steering feel but ive just spent $1600 Upgrading to Hardrace rubber bushings and its completely changed the feel of the car. not as good as a cl9 but its a lot better than stock.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Great to hear!Nice man! That's epic and yes those upgrades would have made a significant difference. Main issue is the EPS vs HPS in the CL9

[@catalinstoian1862]

Nice to see another accord on this channel 😁

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yesss

[@RanenPo]

2:44 oh man I would love to go on a road trip through NZ one day, those views are beautiful and almost remind me of driving in the Swiss Alps

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah man it's such a great place. If you come over I'll lend you a car

[@jezzalowe5121]

Honestly so happy with this video. Nice to see another accord. I loved you accord videos so much I went and bought one recently. If you ever wanted to do a video of a Wagon type S let me know. Best car i have ever owned :D

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks man!

[@dvs784]

Restoration vids are the best!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks man!

[@RanenPo]

8:08 WOW you did your magic once again, I am in awe of how well this cleaned up

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yesss it came up nice!

[@AccordCL9-ZA]

Lets hope a euro R comes up at auction lol. Awesome vid, love the transformation.Good job man!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah man there's been a couple but they're so far gone it's not worth it sadly

[@druedwin4976]

Thank you Sir!!!!! The accord boss!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yessss

[@richardhall2384]

I think the UK's cheap cars are one of the best things about this country tbh!! I just bought a 2006 2.0 Accord VTEC this week with 163k miles for £300(!!). Woo hoo bargain! Needed a new battery, a new alternator and a headlight bulb. I had all that sorted in 2 hours and for £150 but the alternator was a real bastard to do what with it getting dark. It's EX spec with leather seats and sunroof and cruise control, heated seats too.... drove really nice once I got it going despite having sat for a few months. She will live on!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Very nice! Sounds like you’ve got yourself a good car

[@footballnz3017]

Finally another banger from the young Welly car enthusiast.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yessss thanks man

[@spadgm]

Wow!, another great resto mate, well done!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks man!

[@hcy2925]

Very satisfying to watch the restoration, well done

[@KiwiCarLife]

Glad to hear!

[@spacedustdaddy5514]

Love the Gran Turismo 4 menu music. Love the Euro R in the game. Tuned it to WTCC specs in that game. ;) Stay up!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yesss good game

[@ДимитърЛилов]

Appreciate the content, if you can get your hands on a Accord CL8 it would be amazing. Talking about the different mods you can put on it and of course the much needed engine swap. Keep up the great work!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh yeah the AWD one. They’re definitely an odd ball!

[@brendanh8705]

Giving the auto a bit of well deserved love 👍. A quick reflash just to bring that VTEC down and you've got a great daily. Cool vid.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yesss, the owner who bought it just got it reflashed too haha

[@kiwikid1]

Really do like this type of video you do. Please do more.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Will do!

[@Sam-zc3oe]

Man getting funky at 8:20😂

[@KiwiCarLife]

Classic haha

[@astormtrooper6281]

Loving the content kiwi… i aspire to be like you one day!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks man!

[@chrlda6857]

Timeless design Period

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yesss I agree they're beautiful cars

[@jrbuch]

Awesome job, really impressed with how it cleaned up. A friends dad used to get these as company cars. Can attest to their build quality, and fantastic heated seats

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks man! They're some of the best cars for the price I reckon

[@jrbuch]

100%. Years ago now, another friend got rid of his old manual accord euro that needed work and went out and bought a brand new Golf R.. And gave the Euro away for peanuts. These cars clean up so nicely and have so much life left in them.

[@jerrytong2209]

good job the accord..i came across your videos😄when i was looking for info on the euro r's watched your channel ever since

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha glad to hear!

[@Jaxon_Pax]

I bought 1 for 1k aud. It was rough & needed a starter motor, tyres & a tidy up. I enjoyed driving it. Even though it was sports shift auto. My son learned to drive in it. Then, he bought a manual pfl one. We took the motor for a kswap. Put the good parts on the pfl manual. DEFINITELY recommend these for daily duties. It was similar to my old hbd vy calais. Just more refined ✌️😎

[@KiwiCarLife]

That's excellent that's even cheaper than I got this one!

[@Jaxon_Pax]

@KiwiCarLife yeah. Yours is much tidier/a better colour/lower k's. Mine was red & PINK 😂

[@corkeymonster]

You should get a new set of license plates to go with the shiny new bumpers and panels. It only costs about $20 to replace damaged plates with the same rego number.

[@NZbmxer0]

who cares lol

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah I was thinking about it, but they take like a week to arrive and I already had the car sold

[@brandonotte3359]

And as always, perfect

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks!

[@deathtoming2201]

What a steal for 1600! You got it looking like a 5grand car again easily 😎

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah man! It’s come up nice

[@Sionesfuneral]

bro never misses

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks!

[@ptime5612]

My fav KZbinr

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks

[@jilianjing7549]

What?! I was literally browsing for these YESTERDAY.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha already sold sorry! This one didn't hang around long

[@miezu2]

hondaaaaa accord check!!! restore check!!! yeee boyyyy

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yessss

[@qrius2c]

Enjoy your videos, done well. Have you done a review on a Daihatsu Sirion? I looked back on your site but couldn't find anything.

[@KiwiCarLife]

I have not!

[@P2DAPIPE]

Awsome semi-resto 👍

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks

[@TheFatSandwhich]

They truly are a timeless design.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah man lovely looking cars

[@Sam-go3mb]

You should try out some wet sanding on faded headlights before you hit the polish, increasingly fine grits. Does wonders

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah I know that's a great way to get them to come up more permanently

[@Sam-go3mb]

@KiwiCarLife It just takes off the oxidized yellow plastic, for more permanent you need to add clear coat or ppf. But that's not for you to worry about in a car restoration for flipping 😂

[@roskataqv]

Another Accord on the channel, yeaaah boii!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh yeahh we're back

[@Sam-zc3oe]

I want to get a accord I just need to wait for a good one to go on for sale 😁

[@KiwiCarLife]

One will come up I'm sure!

[@Sam-zc3oe]

Hopefully

[@val43z]

Honda accord is the best car ever made hands down

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha not ever made, but for the money I'd say so

[@redcloud4741]

You perfectly described the accord: a good 1st to 3rd car to grt you going then move onto faster cars

[@KiwiCarLife]

Exactly

[@DanPan17-zv9eg]

Smooth as. How did you clean the fog off the headlights tho?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Just polished them. It won't last but it at least looks good for the sale

[@AllDayBlazer89]

Kiwiaccordlife!

[@KiwiCarLife]

We're back in business!

[@Rickzzen01]

Got a 2004 accord in this exact color. It really need some love paint wise, so the video gives some motivation :D Also need 2 new lower control arms..

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice!

[@chinna9056]

😂 You got yourself. a good cheap reliable car and you have the money to fix it. That's a easy fix for you. I haven't been watching your channel ever since you started. buying these German cars glad to see you got back another Honda.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha german cars are good, but this is also nice

[@JuicingDailyTV]

Special. I want another accord. Wish we had the V6 TSX in the UK, ive got a 5 pot volvo and I dont know if I'd be able to go back to a 4 cylinder, but who knows

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah a V6 Accord Euro would be cool. Honestly man I reckon a tuned K24 Accord would be faster than your volvo haha. Revs way higher too. You'll learn to love it

[@otrivinity]

You should do some longer multiple part series! Also have an nb rs 6 speed mx5 in welly if you want to review it

[@KiwiCarLife]

Ooh yes I would be keen send me an email: [e-mail]

[@BeeBeefy]

Need to do a wagon version, driven it for 2 weeks in NZ it was great

[@KiwiCarLife]

have done a few videos with wagons in the past

[@waterbourne9282]

Good on ya.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks!

[@John-i1g]

Hey Liam, that transformation is insane. Can't believe it. In terms of fuel consumption, I reckon you must have become more law abiding because I would only get 20mpg on the open road best case if I was in that. I get quite a bit less in my fleet. Has your mobile changed, or are you just getting lazy? Sent you a text about a Corolla GT near us a while back that looks like it's just begging to have a note left under the windscreen ... never know your luck, and also an IS500 that flew past me in Wellington, but you didn't reply(?).

[@KiwiCarLife]

I'd like to think on road trips I've always been law abiding! I just cruise the state highways these days. No need to rush. It's only when filming videos that I give it a bit of beans. Sent you a text with my new number. IS500 is lovely!

[@Pixels1920]

holy crap, its been almost 2 years since you've owned a euro r, damn its been awhile

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah man!

[@bryceeknight6212]

thank you

[@KiwiCarLife]

All good!

[@thatguyben3128]

*_Hmmm, maybe in NZ but I can assure you when our FL5 HEV was released in Oz there was a very long wait (9-12mths)…perhaps for different reasons_* …. _COOL REVIEW, LOVE THE RESTORATION VIDEO’s_

[@KiwiCarLife]

That’s fair actually a lot of new Hondas have had big wait times, but not coz they have like 1000 deposits upon launch haha. Mainly coz Australia is a small market so you only get like 50 every 3 months lol

[@iOxideAUS]

got my first car i bought with my own money which was a 2006 CL9 mid last year for $5kAUD, absolutely love it, but the paint is scuffed. curious how much you spent over in NZ for the bumper

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice man! All the panels were around $80 each except the front bumper which was $120 + painting

[@craigauty6756]

Gotta love some beadmachine, works so well

[@KiwiCarLife]

Sure does!

[@TheBboyRyujin]

Any plans for this cl9 or just restoration?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Just resto, it's already sold!

[@cdogvlog5557]

Are you gonna get your hands on a Hyundai Getz already?

[@KiwiCarLife]

HAHHAH

[@joshklaver47]

You should do a video with an Accord V6, so you can compare and contrast it with the Accord Euro. That would be interesting.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Already have! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoOyoIt6jpJraZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpjSg62JhspjotE

[@joshklaver47]

@KiwiCarLife Ah, thanks. Not sure how I forgot about that.

[@petergiourelas3753]

I have the American version of accord in Australia, its been great.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice!

[@sohaibrumi1852]

You can’t live without accord 😊

[@KiwiCarLife]

Good cars

[@DaveWilson-bh6kd]

Where do you get all your used parts for the cl7/cl9 accords..please lead me in the right direction..

[@KiwiCarLife]

Just from pick a part

[@DaveWilson-bh6kd]

@@KiwiCarLife thanks appreciate it

[@victorwilks88]

Yesssssssssss 🎉

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yessss

[@chrismartin5662]

"absolutely smashed from behind" 🤣

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oops

[@bbgninja9779]

what with the transmission code did you fix it ?

[@KiwiCarLife]

I just cleared it and in the month I had it, it never came back so I’m assuming it’s fine

[@divin3kag3242]

lol here in the bahamas every euro accord i see on the road always has a dent on the rear boot/trunk 🤣🤣🤣

[@KiwiCarLife]

Ikr haha same here

[@Tl_022]

can you compare the old Honda Fit Hybrid and the New Toyota Yaris? plsssssss

[@KiwiCarLife]

Potentially

[@NZbmxer0]

Do these run on premium ? IS it still for sale?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah 95 octane. Sold sorry!

[@anaru5643]

Keen to know how ya got that horrid bonnet protector plastic off?

[@KiwiCarLife]

I cheated and got a used bonnet haha

[@anaru5643]

@@KiwiCarLife LOL, great way to solve it, cheers

[@NZbmxer0]

I like it lol

[@kmvuniverse]

Finally 😃😃

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yessss

[@RyanalSingh]

Hey bro do you know where to get a built automatic gearbox for 2006 Honda accord euro cl9?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Hey man, no such thing. If you’re keeping it n/a there’s no need to build the auto gearbox, if you’re going forced induction, just get a manual

[@RyanalSingh]

I’m building the engine and putting a turbo on it, what about a type r gearbox. Like each type r gearbox if that’s possible

[@Tiger_Pawzzzzz]

What is better rx8,accord or bmw130 i for rod trips?

[@KiwiCarLife]

130i and Accord are a lot nicer, and more reliable haha. RX8 is only cool if you're prepared to deal with it's temperamentalness

[@Tiger_Pawzzzzz]

Mate pick one! Accord or bmw? Lol..

[@benny9075]

Here in Australia, three years ago i bought a 2006 CL9 Luxury auto off a 95yo man with 69,000kms on it. What a fantastic daily. Only mod i’ve done was the Chongdata tune. So much more driveable now, and revs to 7,800 in tiptronic - with a lower vtec crossover as well. I totally get the appeal of these cars. Only problem I’ve had is with the central locking. The actuators keep failing… and then the fuse blew. Very annoying!! Other than that, I love it for what it is. And you actually helped inspire me to buy it!!

[@KiwiCarLife]

That's lovely man! Great car

[@Keaguan]

my accord euro has this issue on when i lift off accelerator and it happens everytime ,my rpms drop down below 1 thousand rpm then back up again,do u know anything about that?

[@KiwiCarLife]

sounds like a vacuum leak…

[@slipstream215]

I’m on a sp25 mazda 3 2010 manual and I’ve hit 220ks on it and was wondering if I should move to an accord from it specifically an euro While I love the Mazda I think its time to try something new now What do you guys think?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Could do? CL9 Accord will be quite a bit older though

[@slipstream215]

@ thanks for getting back, I’m here in Australia however and prices might be a lil different, I don’t mind an older one though but was curious about the reliability of it since I drive a lot and sometimes also do Uber

[@wardog0086]

Man, I'm having to sell my Accord Euro, and this video only makes it harder. Unfortunately, I can't afford to run two cars, and bought a Toyota MR-S a month and a half ago. The Accord is objectively the better car, at least for a daily, but the MR-S is a whole other league in terms of fun (not like that's a shock lol).

[@KiwiCarLife]

Sad times, although an MR-S is a super fun car. Funnily enough I actually did a comparison video between those two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYXSo31-mtqHqLc

[@wardog0086]

@@KiwiCarLife It is. The MR-S is my first manual, and first sports car of any kind, and I've absolutely fallen in love with it. I also don't need practicality at this stage, so figured now is the time to get a car like it. I'll miss my Accord like crazy though. Beautifully specced, and while it's not too sporty, being the L, it drives beautifully and is awesome for long trips. When the time comes that I need a more practical car again, another Accord Euro will be at the top of my list. I missed that video, I'll have to give it a watch! Only the 1ZZ in my MR-S at this stage, but if I get to keep it when it won't work as a daily anymore, a 2ZZ swap might be on the cards. That or strengthen the 1ZZ and turbo it.

[@CliffordEdwards-yl9he]

Well Liam I’m sure you will own another Accord again 😀😀😀.

[@KiwiCarLife]

I’ve got one now!

[@CliffordEdwards-yl9he]

@ oh cool you going to hold on to it now .

[@patsmith24]

Have you sold the car?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah already sold sorry. This one didn’t hang around long!

[@archildarbilon5333]

H, do you also flip cars?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Well, yeah all the cars I restore on the channel I sell

[@archildarbilon5333]

@ have you got any website or fb page to browse your units on hand☺️

[@antoniocvjetkovic2462]

I managed to get 6.7l/100km with CU2 AT on a trip last spring. Pretty good, not worth upgrading to 3.5 Legend 😂, at least from economic standpoint.

[@KiwiCarLife]

That’s impressive man!

[@bbickslow]

im looking for a job so that i can buy my first car which i hope will be a cl7 accord

[@KiwiCarLife]

Very nice!

[@blacksta-r]

yeaaa

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yesss

[@M_Pirke]

Like mine CL9 08 AT only now i have A2 intstead K24a3 ;)

[@KiwiCarLife]

Very nice!

[@M_Pirke]

@@KiwiCarLife I had her over 5 years.And I watching you when you restoring silver CL9..I do many mods on car,brakes suspension...I wish you a luck with new car,and you will love AT ;)

[@M_Pirke]

@@KiwiCarLife I have one sugguestion filter for AT is very cheap,On mine CL9 when you remove air filter box filter for AT is visible,drain oil you dont have oem Honda oil i always use Swag...And gearbox will work like dream..Change filter on 15,000km,on 30,000km oil+filter.Cheers bro..Greetengs from Serbia.

[@Tiger_Pawzzzzz]

Review a camaro next..

[@KiwiCarLife]

Camaro? Goodness me that's quite a jump

[@jsweeney1983]

Yaaaaaay 😂

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yessss

[@AaronFong-u7j]

Can you please restore Mercedes Benz next?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Maybe!

[@choiceparalysis]

Clicked on this very, very fast.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha goooood

[@dingus3182]

Shit I really need a daily for my fun car and this is in Wellington

[@KiwiCarLife]

Already sold it sorry!

[@МирославДраганчук]

It is tupe r

[@KiwiCarLife]

Euro L - NZ new spec 2.4 but with luxury interior

[@petergiourelas3753]

Got to laugh in Australia thats just a short drive

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah but for one day?

[@petergiourelas3753]

@KiwiCarLife I just did 1850km in one day,

[@butterz3488]

Just Bought a really good condition CU2 EuroS accord From Auckland- Driving it Home To Welly I got it down to 6.4L p100km and kept it there for a solid hour/ hour anda half- was 7.1L when we got home and parked in the driveway. Amazing mileage.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice man! Wow that's impressive fuel economy!

[@NinjaExcessive.]

restore an aurion i swear they are always clapped

[@KiwiCarLife]

If I can find one I will

[@hanzjensen2154]

Wtf is a Honda Euwo?

[@KiwiCarLife]

I bet you're fun at parties

[@RICHYSUNCLE]

Bro went from a accord to a isf😂

[@KiwiCarLife]

Sure did

[@MrChronic206]

Here is South Africa we call them Accords , I die a little inside every time some one calls them "EURO's" 🤢🤮

[@KiwiCarLife]

Well I regret to inform that this is very much an Accord Euro. Developed specifically for the european market, vs the US market V6

[@WheeledHamster]

Ah a Honda TSX or Acura Accord.

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@WheeledHamster that’s the one!

[@bingoberra18]

I´ve had my Type-S for the last 6 years as my daily. It´s unfortunately starting to rust and the gearbox/clutch is in a bad state. It´s not gonna stay much longer. But it´s the best car I´ve had during my 18 years with a license. Next car will probably be a S212 Mercedes. (E-class wagon). Would be great to see more Mercedes on this channel.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice man! Yeah merc would be a good upgrade