Honda Z aka THE GREATEST KEI CAR IVE EVER SEEN

[@theautotoyboxfollowyourdre9722]

Just bought me one because of your review!! Thank you for the great content!!!

[@Waybeforethefame]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@idefinitelyamdefcon]

How is it? I'm thinking about buying one

[@ralphbuschman3364]

This is still the car I want. Seen several videos of others. I keep seeing these. Keep wanting this as a next car.

[@HardParking]

Great video. Just picked up a Z a couple weeks ago.

[@Waybeforethefame]

NICE, I got some parts from my Z build for sale if you want hit me up on Insta

[@HardParking]

Well I may just do that.

[@Waybeforethefame]

I bought a Z a couple months after thus video was made. kzbin.info/aero/PLtX2hyvjeraBxK-AsDatEBebb1Q14bXip @@HardParking

[@ralphbuschman3364]

I LOVE THIS CAR.

[@combustion1476]

Always knew this is the best kei-experience you can get from the 90's, only problem is they are so rare, thank you for the detailed review. It is actually been marketed as subcompact SUV back in the day.

[@Waybeforethefame]

im looking forward to the 1998+ kei cars this is amazing

[@ralphbuschman3364]

I wonder if a Honda dealer could swap out the programn for the Navigation system.

[@battles.digital]

Dude, amazing review! Finally had the time to watch it and wow - we had similar experiences and opinions! I just reviewed one last week.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Yeah i checkout your video too, it’s definitely a great car but way too normal for a kei car lol

[@ralphbuschman3364]

I wonder if there would be a way to do an after market cold air intake like a K and N. In my H3, it added about 3 mpg to the beast they are. And it didn't sound strangled.

[@thexaviergoat4621]

98 was such a good year for honda i have my 98 j30a1 accord even though its 90s its got all the creature comforts i need and ill have to do is maintain it and get a touchscreen and thats it

[@ralphbuschman3364]

Full time 4 wheel drive

[@csorgb05]

That's a cool car. Never heard of the Honda Z before. Now I got to do some research on it. It's just about perfect, all it needs is a manual transmission.

[@csorgb05]

After doing some research, I'm really liking this car.

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@csorgb05 yeah its sweet

[@stevelouie5928]

I heard of this car back in the 90s in a old racing game called SegaGT. It was on the Sega Saturn console I believe.

[@joshwass7634]

You had me with the 2 spike wheel 12:17 spoiler alert? Caaaaaaaap

[@Waybeforethefame]

i meant motocompo lol no capp RED HONDA BEAT THO

[@ralphbuschman3364]

I love this as a small turbo car .

[@gafrers]

Fantastic. Didn't know anything about the Z. No wonder you bought one in JPN.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Loved it ever since this day

[@wailingalen]

Never heard of Honda Z!! So cool!!!

[@darthkrator9366]

Imagine a k series with a big turbo😂🤌🏾

[@Ancientcaptain]

Would be perfect for the small town im in i really like that Z

[@sybsygstgstsgysg5330]

I really want one of these, I hope I’ll be able to find one in a couple years

[@Waybeforethefame]

Yeah me too I wish I had the money for this one i think 8500, is good im probably going to pay around the same for a older 2 door honda beat that isn't nearly as capable

[@obscurerides]

It’s definitely the best Kei car. Reminds me of gran turismo

[@baribari2024]

It was a car competing with Daihatsu's Terios Kid. Terios Kid has 5 doors and Honda Z has 3 doors. Both cars look so big that you wouldn't think they are Kei Cars.😄

[@SatiriCus-Doc-GermaniCus]

I had the grandfather of it, the Honda N-600..! Loved this Mini car! THIS one is the Luxurious grandson! 🙂

[@ralphbuschman3364]

I agree I had a Honda that in the U.S. was called a "Coupe". The 600 c.c. engine that was a motorcycle engine and transmission package. It was awesome, and would still have kept except I needed a infant car seat. In 1986, a Honda trained mechanic rebuilt whole power train for 2600.00. Including rebuilding up some of case that was worn down by chain.

[@f1champ551]

That car is amazing! Would love to find some but I know it's rarer than a rare Pokémon! But yeah that is amazing. So damn clean!

[@Waybeforethefame]

I never heard of this car before they imported it

[@DanielRaez93]

Man, I want one but I live in Malaysia. I always wanted a Kei car. We have a local Kei car company named Perodua, a subsidiary company of Daihatsu.

[@TechNoir808]

never heard of the z, its really cool

[@Waybeforethefame]

me neither !

[@wileecoyote5749]

Do they acceot cash? If so,I don't have any

[@lyimoej7198]

You should also try tata nano. A weird cute indian kei car, just like this honda z

[@nunyabusiness896]

Check out a 98 Alto Works RSZ if you want an AWD turbo car with manual. They really jazzed it up (like many kei cars) in 98.

[@Waybeforethefame]

yeah i want one of those badly! i heard there just as fast as the cappuccino

[@nunyabusiness896]

@@Waybeforethefame Earlier ones were same F6A turbo if you got the DOHC version (it's hard to tell without popping the hood, look for a 2 in I believe the first digit of the chassis code). The 98+ were a K6A which was arguably better as it has a timing chain instead of a timing belt, so no worries about a 15 year old timing belt ready to blow.

[@baribari2024]

Honda's Kei Car has Beat, S660, Acty, Z, and mid-ship models.😄

[@theautotoyboxfollowyourdre9722]

So what do you like best now? The Honda Acty you just drove, the Life you just sold, or the Honda Z in this video!!!! Your content has me on the GO as I have similar taste as yours and I buy and trade them out as well!

[@Waybeforethefame]

The Z is still the best OVERALL. Has more speed than the life, beat and acty, good space like the kei van. And this one is way more comfortable, 4wd and newer and safer

[@Waybeforethefame]

Only “flaw” is they only make autos

[@theautotoyboxfollowyourdre9722]

Thank you for your reply and for such great content!!! You are taking those of us who love these little vehicles to another level of appreciation and awareness!! Keep going please!!

[@Super_Charged4life]

i need that jdm prius and soon hopefully to import a jdm insight

[@Waybeforethefame]

I believe it sold for like 5k too, I should’ve got it

[@Super_Charged4life]

@@Waybeforethefame aw man. I would of totally bought it. My insights transmission gave out currently looking for a cool econobox that would of definitely fit the bill. Also learned about the Z I need one now🤣

[@kampuput619]

Dude, the Honda Beat can wait. You may never see a Honda Z in a very, very long time.

[@Waybeforethefame]

This is Trueeeeee

[@fhe1079]

Looks like the next raffle to me. 😊

[@Waybeforethefame]

itll probably be sold by then but i deff want one for myself

[@michaelgabrielgarcia1004]

Ayyyyy that thing is dope!

[@Waybeforethefame]

It’s fireeeee

[@nierlluc4705]

How's the back seat? Wish you showed that too. I believe you can fold the front seats backwards flat too to make a bed.

[@Waybeforethefame]

I sat back there off camera it’s decent not very cozy and yeah the seats lay down flat

[@nierlluc4705]

@@Waybeforethefame oh okay. Be on the lookout for the Daihatsu Terios Kid and Suzuki Kei too. They're another two Kei cars from the late 90's that I would clump with the Pajero Mini, Jimny, and that Honda Z for being turbo, 4wd, and somewhat off-roady too.

[@derekstockwell4173]

Is that an aftermarket GPS or did that come with the car?

[@Waybeforethefame]

its factory honda Japanese GPS

[@ralphbuschman3364]

I wonder how much a tweak in the turbo he talked about would do?

[@raitshots]

Good car😎👍

[@ralphbuschman3364]

Where can i get one of those, especially for 8500.00 ?

[@Waybeforethefame]

very easy to find stateside for even less

[@csorgb05]

Supposedly the Honda Z has been around since the 1970's. Sadly, they only come in automatic. They are based on the Honda Acty truck and modified for passenger use by adding safety features. here's the Wikipedia article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Z

[@清水哲夫-i6s]

CM?👍Z.Z.TOP🎵🎵

[@garasiaddin]

wow i want oneeeeeee

[@Waybeforethefame]

helll yeah

[@AndreasLarsson95]

Perfect city car :)

[@Waybeforethefame]

literally

[@Question-vh4of]

4WD Turbo！

[@Waybeforethefame]

THE BEST

[@dayharris6815]

Love that thing! I'd get that in a second.

[@Waybeforethefame]

this really is one of the best kei cars out

[@_dfrogman17]

bro i got a honda ad mid video

[@Waybeforethefame]

Honda needs to bring back cool cars

[@jdmcarandmotorcycle]

Interesting Honda Z start manufacturing in October 1998 still not legal in USA !???😊

[@ZUKME]

Dude that thing is cool! Did they make it in a manual?

[@ZUKME]

Sad face only auto...

[@Waybeforethefame]

Auto is cool though, it’s a cozy sleeper

[@jossuesanabria2151]

This thing is pretty cool.

[@JazzHeartsong]

i love it

[@Waybeforethefame]

On my list of cars I need

[@JazzHeartsong]

yeah i want one omg 😭

[@JazzHeartsong]

​@@Waybeforethefame never even heard of this one im so impressed

[@JazzHeartsong]

​@@Waybeforethefame wait and i just realized i was literally just over there today omg

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@JazzHeartsong such a cool place to checkout

[@ralphbuschman3364]

8500 dollars , where are they?

[@Waybeforethefame]

You can get them cheaper on Patreon

[@skkeddie]

would you say maintaince for it in the states is hard?

[@Waybeforethefame]

depends how bad you want it

[@brisketnbulgogi_7587]

What’s the mpg?

[@Waybeforethefame]

probably 30

[@stevelouie5928]

How much to make it CA legal though. Is it even possible?

[@Waybeforethefame]

im not 100% sure about the cali laws i feel bad for the drivers out there, but im sure it can get done

[@stevelouie5928]

@@Waybeforethefame For a price. I know it cost a bundle of money and time to get it done. But if the price is reasonable, I'd pay for it. For example, if it cost 10k to convert a car that is only worth 10k, forget about it.

[@iknowgood2403]

Is it for sale?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Sold a couple weeks ago actually

[@iknowgood2403]

@@Waybeforethefame how much

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@iknowgood2403 around 8k with title

[@Matt-to1bi]

Nice

[@Waybeforethefame]

Very!

[@frankdemith3849]

Oh come on, it does not feel like driving a Crown. Your/my Crown is very upset. :) But have to admit it does look pretty sharp. Not a big fan of the mid mounted engine.

[@Waybeforethefame]

This thing is sweeeeetttttt

[@Rolltidedallas]

automatic only in the Z’s

[@Waybeforethefame]

dont mind it

[@urbancats1]

What's wrong with an automatic?

[@Rolltidedallas]

nothing wrong with em at all, just stating the fact that they were only made in automatic

[@GadJetSLC]

Sadly available only with autotragic transmission so no dice. Literally any Kei with a manual is better.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Terrible mindset

[@GadJetSLC]

​@@Waybeforethefame😂🤪

[@Master_Lai]

Где вы откапали эту тачку в таком состоянии? У нас на Дальнем Востоке России они уже все гнилые и побитые. В том числе и моя. 6 лет уже владею ей, мозги не выносит, но естественный износ и коррозия требуют внимания

[@TooHonest4_You]

The crazy thing is 90s Kei cars were more advanced than any American 90s car. Japan makes best cars

[@Waybeforethefame]

This is a kei car at that, The cheaper small version of Japanese cars