What Is It Like to Drive A 20 Year Old Car Like My Honda Accord

[@PhilipTamorria]

Do you daily drive a 20, 30, or 40 year old car? What’s it like?

[@nanogaming7949]

I daily a 2005 Lincoln Town car that's been well maintained and its awesome! No rust anywhere and the paint and interior still look new. One of my favorite parts about it is the solid metallic clink when you shut the doors, nothing sounds like that anymore. Plenty of compliments at the gas station too! This car and its counterparts on the same platform are some of the more reliable older cars. Most of the repairs i can do on my own haven't had to have anything done at a shop yet. 138,000 miles so far. Best of all its paid off!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@nanogaming7949 Love it! 💯💯

[@Greekphysique22]

Drive a 92 Honda civic hatchback, 97 Acura Integra, and a 07 Acura TL type s manual. The civic is raw but feels alive and light, simple and no screens and the Integra gsr is similar and I keep all the suspension and mechanicals at tip top shape and is a fun practical coupe. So practical that I’ve put complete b series powertrains in the trunk. My TL is a great grand tourer and I never worry about driving country in either car which I have in all 3. All three have hydraulic steering, upgraded bushings (hardrace), upgraded brakes with SS lines, pads, etc. none have a fart can grown up upgrades. They all take premium but they’re efficient, oil changes cost nothing since I buy all the same synthetic oil and filters in bulk. Mechanical hand brake, NA engines, all have LSD’s. Oh and the tech isn’t so far advanced that it doesn’t dissuade you from working on it. Cheap, reliable, small (eg,dc2), efficient, consumables are low, insurance is cheap minus hagerty, great visibility, and fun

[@BubblesTheCat1]

My 2001 Nissan Sunny (called the Sentra here in South Africa) is a wonderful car. It has manual gearbox, manual window winders, no cat, no egr, no abs and no airbags. It's a 1.4 litre na DOHC with port injection. It's easy to work on if needed, but it just runs fine every day. The interior plastics below the dash got sticky, but I just don't touch them🤭 As long as the steering wheel and gear lever aren't sticky, I'm fine😊. This car is still in mint condition, and I'll probably drive it another 24 years😅

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Greekphysique22 💯🤘

[@DBMD7]

No car payments is the greatest feeling. I drive a 2004 Honda Element, no screen, regular CD radio and it runs fantastic and parts are cheap. I love it.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@DBMD7 🤘💯

[@alexcuevas5633]

And nowadays, you can can buy an external screen to display CarPlay/ android auto for relatively cheap at Walmart or Amazon

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@alexcuevas5633 if that’s your thing, I like to be screen free when I’m driving

[@jm7804]

I have a 2008 Infiniti been paid off since 2012. No plans to replace it anytime soon.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@jm7804 💯💯

[@PENGUINIAN1995]

20-30 year old cars peaked in reliability and simplicity

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@PENGUINIAN1995 totally 💯

[@carlovanrijk4039]

@@PhilipTamorria I just purchased a 2012 Honda Accord with 120K miles. It’s my work commuter car for the next 5 years til I retire, and even then planning on keeping it til the wheels fall off…my goal is 350K miles. 👍🏼

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@carlovanrijk4039 💯💯

[@rheon6699]

​@@carlovanrijk4039 can easily be done i believe there was an accord owner instagram who has 1 million on his

[@wigletron2846]

90s and 2000s is where cars peaked. They had modern performance, modern comfort, but older simplicity and reliability.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@wigletron2846 Exactly!!

[@zythr9999]

up to 2005?

[@BSatFL1995]

yes !!!. we need that back

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@BSatFL1995 💯💯

[@2drpeppersplz]

driving a 20 year old car feels like im actually driving a car instead of a smartphone with wheels

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@2drpeppersplz Exactly 🤘🦾

[@XenoSilver]

Have and daily a 1986 Toyota Cressida everyday. Nearly 40 years old and it still runs like a dream with the buttery smooth I6 engine and comfy seats. Everything feels analog and natural, so you really feel like your driving a car and in full control of it. No ABS, traction control, and all that. It's just you and the road. It has a radio, cruise control, and heated mirrors which is all I need. Got it when I was 18 after my 99 Camry got totaled from by a deer, 21 now and the car is still serving me well and is going to continue being my old reliable!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@XenoSilver 💯💯

[@ray_from_youtube]

bought an Acura Integra 1993 after selling my 2010 bmw. It’s a peaceful life hahha and fun daily. You end up connecting to your car so much more when it’s an older horse ❤

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@ray_from_youtube Yes it is! 💯

[@daveallen8824]

My 01 Tacoma is pushing 25 and 225k miles. It runs just the same as it did when it was new. I would happily jump in and take off across the country. This thing is a rock. Aside from a few accumulated squeaks and rattles, it is just fine.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@daveallen8824 Love those! 💯

[@drewdobbins8178]

Just bought my neighbor’s old-man owned 2012 Accord EX 4-dr with 66k miles. Paid $6,500 cash. Drives silky smooth. Super economical and cheap to insure. Been driving a Toyota Tundra with big wheels and off-road tires for years. Makes me realize how bad my truck rides being a body on frame. I love my 12-year old Accord.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@drewdobbins8178 💯💯

[@ItsTonyTones]

what a great price for that car man, hats off to you

[@relaxgaming8872]

My 05 accord ex. Still drives like a champ and smooth. As long as u take good care of them. Oil changes and maintenance ur car will be fine. Running on 315k. No major issues. Just wear and tear parts.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@relaxgaming8872 💯💯

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

I dailied my 22 year old Avalon for about 4 years. Its still fairly clean for its age and its garaged right now.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Arrozconchopsticks Nice!!

[@johnlowe2218]

You and I think a lot alike. I enjoy watching your videos. I agree with everything you said as far as wanting to be invisible on a daily basis, but having that “fun factor” car for fun days really is so worth it. I drive my 2008 Acura TL most days and I love it, pretty similar to your accord. They are simple, reliable, but still fun to drive, easy to live with cars. I’m a lot younger than you (25) and I see so many people my age going out and getting overpriced loans on new cars. Everyone is obsessed with modern tech and screens. I honestly don’t get it. I get the car that I want and even better, I fully OWN it, not the bank.

[@PhilipTamorria]

Thanks! I appreciate it very much 💯 love those TLs from that era, great cars

[@haaxxx9]

Hey, I am also 25 years old and I currently drive a 2013 Mazda 2 5MT and so far it's been really enjoyable to drive with some aftermarket parts put into it and minor maintenance done (135k miles, only have to replace sensors since they were on them when new) that is fairly easy to do! Honestly buying new cars for me is mostly a waste of money to me.

[@on1zukas3ns31]

I switch between a 2015 Camry and a 1974 Datsun 260z. The camry offers peace of mind and the Datsun ticks all the boxes. Cost of maintenance is considerably higher than my camry but the feeling everytime i get behind the wheel of the Datsun is priceless.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@on1zukas3ns31 💯💯

[@scottamy6496]

I have a 2007 Honda Civic EX coupe with 220,000 miles and I have zero doubt that it will start every time I need to drive it and it will get me to where I need to be in relative comfort and to me it’s still stylish! I had a 2001 Honda Accord coupe until a deer took it out last year and I would still be driving it today had it not be totaled! My wife drives a 2012 Honda Accord and I don’t have any plans to ever get rid of these fantastic Hondas! They were made before CVT transmissions and direct injection and turbos were taking over and they are so much more reliable and less costly to operate! I can do all my own maintenance and had just did the timing belt and all necessary parts on my 2001 Accord just months before it was totaled! I know these aren’t quite as old as the vehicles being mentioned in the video, but they are still older, reliable cars that were made during some of the best years for Japanese automakers! I splurged this year on a 2024 ND3 Miata Club because I wanted to get one of the best drivers cars still made today, it’s still built in Japan and it’s still a 6 speed manual with a low tech reliable no turbo engine that will last for a very long time and it still feels like an old school convertible from long ago!

[@PhilipTamorria]

Good stuff man! Very cool! 💯💯

[@exoticolors9953]

My corvette is from 2006. People tell me it looks modern all the time. Any car built after 2000 is part of the automotive engineering peak of humanity

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@exoticolors9953 🤘🤘

[@shawnfalls3538]

No car payment is super.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@shawnfalls3538 totally 💯

[@derektunstall3924]

2013 Camry as my daily driver with 175,000 miles. 2006 Tundra with 75,000 miles for pulling my boat and other truck needs. 2006 Sequoia, with 44,000 miles, for hauling the family around.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@derektunstall3924 Very cool!

[@bigbrytunney8753]

I have an 2006 Lincoln Town Car Designer and i wouldn't trade it for anything. Bought it in 2018 off an old couple for 8K and it only had 29,000 miles on it (they didn't take it very far i guess). It's the smoothest car i've ever driven, like floating on a cloud when on a highway....almost to a fault since i got pulled over doing 98 mph in North Carolina this past summer. Felt like i was doing 65 tops lol.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@bigbrytunney8753 💯💯

[@hawkeye5829]

I have a 04 Lincoln TC Signature. Love it.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@hawkeye5829 🤘🤘

[@alexiparis3244]

I daily my 8th gen Accord and I still love it, I did buy the new Type R but sometimes miss the rawness of the older vehicle

[@PhilipTamorria]

💯💯

[@poobIius]

I personally love my two cars. 95’ accord and an 01’ civic. working around new cars and trucks all day just make me appreciate them more. i appreciate the simplicity and honesty of them. no distractions, not many assists, or sensors for every function. they feel like they were made to be driven and taken care of by the average person who’s a little handy. they’re also fun cars to toss around even with 100 or so hp. i find lower power can sometimes teach patience with traffic in a world where everyone’s in a rush and has 300+ hp.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@poobIius great points 💯

[@wheniztheend]

To me, 20 year old cars are still modern/ new to me. 1999 and older is when cars start to get old to me.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@wheniztheend 🤘🤘

[@dreadpirateshup663]

Got a 2003 Nissan pathfinder LE 4x4. Just hit 200k miles and I’m not the least bit concerned. She’s a beast and has been a massive learning experience in terms of getting educated on automotive DIYing. Just stumbled on your channel and threw you a subscribe. Your videos are super cool and you seem like a really chill guy! Thanks for the videos brother.

[@PhilipTamorria]

That’s cool man, and thank you! I really appreciate it. 🤘🙏

[@chrismoreno5810]

I own a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier with an automatic transmission that I inherited from my grandfather. It has an automatic transmission and everything still works after 24 years. Over the last 4 years I've only had to put a small amount of money into it, as it is very reliable. Also, this model was very popular and produced in high numbers, so finding parts will be easy for years to come. One more thing that is never mentioned when buying an old car is that you have the collective knowledge of people who have owned this car over the years. My car is now 24 years old, every repair problem, maintenance, and reliability issue has already been experienced by someone at this point, and a solution to all of those issues has been found. It's kind of like having all the answers to a test and this lets me know what to expect in the future as the car gets older and how to properly maintain it. Good luck.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@chrismoreno5810 Great points! This is true!

[@martinpopov6174]

I do, two 1994 Jaguar Xj6s both 30 years old now- one daily driver, other weekend driver. Best cars I ever owned- easy to service and to live with. One car 100,000 miles, the other one 180,000 miles- inline straight 6 naturally aspirated engine with 4 speed ZF gearbox. Great cars period.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@martinpopov6174 Those 90s Jags are gorgeous cars!

[@xtelevisionset]

Your 04 is so clean, I wish mine was as nice.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@xtelevisionset Thanks 🙏

[@srmahaffy]

Thanks very much for your video. I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX that I bought in 2007 with 47K on it. It now has 338K. It still drives great like when I bought it, and continues to serve me well! Original engine and transmission. Has had basic things like front end repair, a starter, and AC. I’m a 64 yr old female, married, but bought this my car just for myself and only I drive it and I overlook its care completely except my husband does the brakes. I’ve been contemplating getting something new for a few years, and my family has pressured me too, but my mind keeps going to the fact of how reliable it is and it has been will worth keeping all this time.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@srmahaffy That’s really awesome! And thank you 🙏

[@1966425]

I always drove older cars. In the 80s and 90s I drove 60s and 70s cars. In the mid 2000s I bought my newest car ever, a '96 Buick Buick Roadmaster. Since then I've had 5 different Roadmasters and for me it's the best bang for the buck out there. The car is insanely reliable with a great engine and trans combo and a proven rock solid rear wheel drive GM platform. All the creature comforts one needs and none of the annoying or overkill electronics and BS that permeate newer cars. The newer cars with the over abundance of sensors and modules have just created more nightmares along with having to program your car's computer when certain components are replaced. You did bring up a great point that maintenance is a key (Checking and changing fluids, tire pressure etc) and that's where many people fail their cars. Many never even pop the hood on their cars. I agree with what some others said about 90s and early 2000s being peak for passenger cars. I would never consider a new car.

[@PhilipTamorria]

💯🤘

[@b.f.378]

Seeing the inside of this car made miss my 2011 Accord V6. The interior looks very similar. Had the same kind of seats in that color.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@b.f.378 💯🙏

[@hawkeye5829]

I drive a 2004 Lincoln Town Car. It is the best driving car I ever had. Well maintained, like new. Parts are readily available and cheap. The 4.6 liter V8 is bulletproof and easy to work on. Lots of room. Nothing better on the road. I also have a 06 C6 Corvette, 400 HP of pure fun. Love these old cars.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@hawkeye5829 Very cool! Great cars!

[@hawkeye5829]

@@PhilipTamorria great channel keep up the good work.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@hawkeye5829 I appreciate it! Thank you 🙏

[@SwiftWithIT]

im 25 and there a lot of cars that look nice that are around 20 years old. I had my car throughout college with its fair share of problems since it has over 200k miles. I've learned quite a bit about car parts since I've had it and I plan on driving it until it can't go anymore lol

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@SwiftWithIT That’s cool🤘🤘

[@wvjon75]

I have a 2004 CRV and 2006 S2000. My girlfriend has a 2006 Element. This was the best era for Japanese cars and none of ours are depreciating by any significant amount.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@wvjon75 💯💯

[@TraverseNowhere]

I bought a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu back in April for inexpensive and had to put some money into maintenance/repairs, but it's been really reliable so far. It has over 201k miles on it. First vehicle in a while without tech safety or features, but it's a humble experience I hope to hold on to. God blessed me, so I'll cherish what I have

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@TraverseNowhere 💯🙏

[@nataliestenger8427]

I got rid of my new car for a 20+ year old car this year. I had several new Subarus and a Mazda. My older car has much better ergonomics and sight lines like you mentioned. It’s less powerful, but it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast. The hatch opening on my old compact car is larger than the new full size SUVs. Gas mileage is the same as the hybrid 3 row suv though. Easier to repair. I’ve owned several of what I have now and know what to expect. It allows me to be more comfortable in a whole picture sense.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@nataliestenger8427 💯💯

[@mjschicago56]

I have a 1998 Chevy conversion van. We use it for family trips or an occasional trip to the store. It rides soooooo smooth. I purchased it 20 yrs ago with about 30,000 miles on it. I now have a 158,000 miles on it, I love it. I constantly get offers for it. If you follow the recommended care plan these vehicles will last a long time. Only thing I’ve had to do to it is water pump, stereo, and tv.

[@PhilipTamorria]

💯💯

[@naitch1761]

47 and driving a 2009 civic! Since 2019 no car payment and I like it. More money is going towards my retirement plan.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@naitch1761 💯💯💯

[@suprwoman211]

i daily drive a 2006 Camry xle v6. Just regular maintenance. 88k miles.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@suprwoman211 💯💯

[@k_escobar917]

Your Accord is clean as hell man 💯 I have a 08 Accord I love it these cars are the best

[@PhilipTamorria]

Thanks you man ! 💯🙏

[@AlexanderCrump]

One thing I love about my 2012 Toyota Avalon is the INCANDESCENT interior courtesy and reading lamps. I absolutely despise cold bluish LED interior lighting in newer cars, and I will enjoy these nice warm normal lights as long as I possibly can. It also uses an actual ignition key and has no annoying electronic lane warnings.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@AlexanderCrump 🤘🤘

[@johnnylarue9722]

I have a base model manual transmission 2005 Tacoma. I love it. Only 132k miles. I keep it in good condition. My wife likes it when I drive her around in it. I've upgraded the sound system and now I have Apple CarPlay, 100 watt speakers in the doors and a two channel amplifier and separate bass speaker under the bench seat. It's a blast 🎉to the past!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@johnnylarue9722 very cool! 💯

[@pm4229]

What a great video! I drive a 2009 Subaru Forester XT. I bought it brand new. It has almost 211,000 miles on it. And I love it. Nothing touchy, nothing swipe-y. It's very basic. It has a 6-CD changer. It runs great. The driver's seat is very comfortable, like an old couch. I fix what needs to be fixed. And I will add that every time my Subaru dealership puts me in a loaner while my car is being worked on, I can't wait to get my car back. So, I plan on keeping my Forester XT for as long as I can... And I haven't had a car payment in almost 14 years.

[@PhilipTamorria]

That’s really cool! And thanks!

[@aoescool]

i have 2012 accord coupe v6 for summer and 2008 acura rdx for winter.. both full bolt on.. both have updated android radios.. besides all the nannies i have all the comfort of a new car.. heated seats sun roof els sound.. love it

[@PhilipTamorria]

💯💯

[@goldenboy8249]

Best cars came out of the 90s and 2000s. I have an S2000 and 996 911 Carrera 2 for the weekends. Daily an 08 4runner 4wd. Perfect for putting miles on, taking camping, and occasional off roading. All cars meticulously maintained. Weekend cars garaged. I only like simple cars. Despise all the electronics.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@goldenboy8249 very cool, all awesome cars…996 are underrated great cars

[@skree_fpv436]

I have a 2013 Acura TL. It's got 206,000 miles (75% highway) on it and runs just as strong as it did when new. I keep it clean inside and out. It has been meticulously maintained. When it was in for it's annual inspection recently, the tech told me he surprised at how many miles were on the car because it is so nice. It has never had to have any unforeseen repairs. In fact, it's the most reliable car I've ever owned. It has some modern stuff like push to start, a back up cam, Bluetooth and heated seats but that's it and all I'd want really. The best thing about driving an older car though is no car payment and low insurance cost.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@skree_fpv436 💯💯

[@yeslikestarwars8824]

Recently got an 04 celica gt and my gf got a 99 Camry xle. The Camry feels excellent out of the box; sitting in the back legitmately feels like limo levels of quiet and comfort, and once some sound deadening was added to the interior of the celica, it also feels great to be in even at highway speeds. Working on both is easy, parts aren’t expensive, and problems are easily diagnosed. Hopefully these will be the only cars we need for a long bit so we don’t have to deal with modern car headaches.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@yeslikestarwars8824 💯💯

[@2500mike]

I daily a 99 Dodge Ram 3500 dually with the 8.0 V10. It reminds me of growing up in the 90s. It's what I learned to drive on. My dad had a 2000 for his demolition company. We had others as well. Overall though it's the feel, the being more involved with driving and a part of what you're driving. That can't be replaced. I own a 23 2500 but it's just there if I need it.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@2500mike With the Viper V10! Very cool! You rarely see those anymore 💯🦾

[@dawicked2k8]

Its GREAT!! mine is a 2003 Accord 4 Banger 5 speed MANUAL 😎😎😎

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@dawicked2k8 💯💯

[@jogmas12]

My 2004 accord has 246,000 miles and still a daily driver

[@PhilipTamorria]

Sweet!

[@bohdanked]

I have a brand new car (

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@bohdanked 💯💯

[@vk8sj]

I have a 2007 Camry Hybrid and love it! I know that I have posted this on another one of your videos. I did end up selling my 2019 Camry and happy about that! What year is your Highlander in your garage? LOL You are 100% correct about woman that judge men by what they drive! Run away from those ladies!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@vk8sj 💯 Thanks 🙏

[@tyrindenzel]

2000 Ford Expedition 4.6 Eddie Bauer all stock and I LOVE MY TRUCK. Thing still runs like a top.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@tyrindenzel 💯💯

[@BattleDroid0402]

My daily is a 2009 Honda Civic, weekend car is a 2005 Porsche Boxster (Base model). I've had a lot of opportunities to drive around newer cars. Old luxury (If maintained well) always handles better than new budget vehicles, and old vehicles that have been loved, like a Toyota or Honda, will last you forever. Owning both the Porsche & Civic has let me appreciate a life with no car payments and simplicity. Don't care for new tech. I can throw in a double-din radio unit if I want GPS/carplay/android auto. I think every new driver should learn without driver aids first, for sure. I really enjoyed this video, subscribed!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@BattleDroid0402 💯💯

[@lauren6509]

2013 sonata hybrid. A friend got into my car for the first time yesterday and was surprised I had heated seats, Bluetooth, push start, built in navigation and a backup camera lol she said her 2020 doesn't even have that. I love that I still have a CD player and I just hit 100K miles. I'll be sad the day I'll have to eventually upgrade but I plan on getting something simple without all the bells and whistles. People think newer cars are safer when it's quite the opposite. Accidents and pedestrian deaths have actually increased over the past 10 years. Those giant monster trucks and broncos are a menace on the road.

[@PhilipTamorria]

💯 Facts!

[@efguy11]

Man I was rocking a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis and loved it! Super reliable and comfortable. All that came to an end after some idiot hit me…while I was parked! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@efguy11 Damn! Sorry to hear that!

[@dondercole4249]

Phil I am driving a 25 year old Jeep Cherokee XJ and I enjoy going from my 4 year old Honda Ridgeline to the old school Jeep certainly is a challenge but fun!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@dondercole4249 💯💯

[@AndrewM83]

On that generation of Accords check the power steering suction hose and suction hose o-ring going to the P/S pump. Common problem and it fixed my 2004 Accord. It made a whiny noise more so in the cold.

[@PhilipTamorria]

Thank you man! I have a feeling that’s what it is.

[@gerardw.7468]

I drive a 06 civic, my grandfathers car. Sadly, he passed, so the car went to me. Pretty low mileage, and just dropped 1 grand on repairs. Car drives so good now. I’m gonna keep it till it cant drive anymore. 😂

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@gerardw.7468 🙏🙏

[@gforcecoons5857]

My sweetspot is cars similar to your Accord but more like 10 years old. I've had a 2013 Lexus GS 350, a 2015 Camry XSE V6, and now a 2014 Accord Coupe V6 with a stick shift. I feel this age of car is just about right with the level of tech and performance. A few driving aids but not so many to distract you from the driving. Plus I much prefer a bigger, non-turbo engine with a normal non-CVT transmission set up. Seems like every car now has a turbo, a CVT, or both and that's just a DQ for me.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@gforcecoons5857 I can’t stand CVT transmissions!

[@antoniofuschetto2546]

As someone in their early 20s that's been driving for 5 years now, I was driving a 2002 Santa Fe that's as old as me from when I got my license up until last year when the car finally gave out around 140k miles. It was a decently maintained car that was the family car throughout my childhood and had great memories with. I remember people would occasionally ask me what year the car was & I'd say 02 & they'd say it looks great, especially for a 20+ year old car. Now, I've been driving a 2021 Kona since last year & I really enjoy driving it as I did with my 02 Santa Fe. Sometimes, we take for granted simpler times with less technological distractions & what not. Even though I enjoy having Android Auto in my Kona & am all for technological advancements, sometimes it would be nice again to have my Santa Fe & go for a nice drive once in a while.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@antoniofuschetto2546 💯🤘

[@DawudSeni]

Funny that I also have a manual 2.4 06’ accord at 150k miles. Has amazing seemingly untouched leather interior and sound system. Feels so clean and luxury inside. Outside it has no paint on the roof and hood plus a white driver side door on a silver car. About to get into a c6 vette around the same age (but hopefully an 08’+)

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@DawudSeni That’s cool! Great to to buy a C6 they’ve bottomed out in depreciation. Still a great performer

[@Cstoreri]

My 4 cars ….1970 Buick GS….1972 Buick GS convertible…..2004 Acura Tl…….2006 Saab Sportcombi

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Cstoreri Love the old Buicks! Very cool.

[@Cstoreri]

@@PhilipTamorria thx

[@ibaker2240]

I daily drive a 08' BMW 335i. Bought new. Love the hydraulic steering feel and engine sound, straight forward maintenance, no warning beeps and dings while driving, real full leather that smells like a coach bag when you get in car (lol).

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@ibaker2240 🤘💯

[@Rykkiisbored]

I’ve got a 2009 Acura TSX 224,000 miles. No issues and still a beaut

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Rykkiisbored Nice! 🤘

[@tellucas]

I have an 05 accord and had the stereo guy add bluetooth to the CD changer input for the stereo. Now I can swap out my infortainment screen/cellphone whenever I need to. And the steering wheel controls also work. Also im not excited to down grade from a V6 to a 1.5 turbo in the new Accord.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@tellucas 💯💯

[@GraysonColeman-l5d]

Couldn't agree more. Own a 2003 Toyota Tundra w/ 205K, a 2008 Toyota Avalon w/ 166K & a 2015 Lexus GX460 w/ 110K. Paid cash when purchasing each of them from the original owners who were scrupulous about maintaining the vehicles. I simply continue to keep them clean & well-maintained. An old man told me many years ago that "a clean car runs better". I've never forgotten that.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@GraysonColeman-l5d absolutely 💯

[@SamslamminCars]

Daily drive 79, 89, 05, 06, 07 from a Jeep CJ5 to a Triumph Speed Triple. I rotate through them since stuff always needs fixed or repaired at some point. Triple A is a necessity but I rarely use it. One similar to yours' is a 7th Gen 6-speed v6 sedan.. Good information

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@SamslamminCars Very cool!

[@5vpremee]

I daily a 2015 Q50, hate the double screens, they’re so bright at night on the lowest setting that I put tint film over them and they still make reflections inside the car at night. I’m out on fb marketplace looking for a 99-06 GM truck or suv now. Gotta drop this car payment and get myself ready to have a racecar as a 2nd car. Don’t get me wrong I love this Q50, the VQ is fun but these automatics are made of glass.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@5vpremee Sounds like a good plan! 💯

[@jewllake]

We still drive our V6 Honda Accord EX Sedan. we bought it brand new and it has been pretty problamatic free car. Of course I do all the maintenance and service on it myself. I drive it hard and the 5 speed tranny has held up well. My other Daily is a 2006 GMC Yukon as well as my 2018 GMC Sierra that I bought new as well.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@jewllake 💯💯

[@Nobody-ls1cl]

My dream daily is actually a Honda Accord V6, the one with the NSX taillights, It's one of the older generations. Has a MT, a V6, and it's a coupe. Everything I've ever wanted. Unfortunately, I'll probably never find one.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Nobody-ls1cl You never know! You could always restore one someday if nothing else. 💯

[@Nobody-ls1cl]

@@PhilipTamorria Right, hopefully I can someday when I have the time and knowledge.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Nobody-ls1cl 💯💯

[@clivet3252]

There's a few for sale in the UK but the V6s tend to be autos

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@clivet3252 🤘🤘

[@scottcaldwell8356]

I agree 90s early 2000s is the sweet spot. But I happen to drive a 1984 subaru wagon almost everyday 27 miles each way to work. It is very engaging and keeps your attention when driving so I don't dose off on my way home from work. It is a little loud but it has that subaru rumble you know. It's slow but it's still fun. It's so small and light with manual transmission and manual steering.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@scottcaldwell8356That’s cool!

[@beetleboys]

I drive a 2014 hyundai veloster turbo everyday. Not the most reliable but i keep it going and its fun to drive. My friend daily drives a 1990 nissan sentra xe sport coupe and its reliable, we made a yt video about daily driving it like a year ago. I also have a 1984 corolla diesel, 1986 nissan stanza wagon, and 1987 sentra se sport coupe all driving good. Btw i enjoy your car talk vids

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@beetleboys Thanks 🙏 I appreciate it! The Veloster is really cool, underrated car, I think it will be a classic in the future

[@sambaldus582]

The best part of older cars from the mid 2000’s is they are super mechanical and have far more character than new cars.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@sambaldus582 totally 🤘

[@gordturnbull4835]

I sold my '69 Sportwagon but used it as daily for 5 years and was a backup for 5 more years. Could not afford to drive a 350 as a daily. Current commuter 2002 Accord V6 380,000 Km with a 2000 Accord V6 as a backup at 340,000. Love the little J30. Are the doglegs starting to rust; yep. Need to replace these soon. Bought a CRX as the Accord V6 could be better on gas; 50 MPG in 1990 for the tiny CRX.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@gordturnbull4835 Very cool, and yes the J30 is great 👍

[@baronvonjo1929]

I have a 2000 Toyota 4Runner and a 2016 in the family. New cars are so THICK. In a way is nice as most of the time they feel solid. But it makes it so hard to see. I find visibility in my dads old 2004 Suburban to be much better than the 2018 Honda Fit we have. You can "feel" each corner of the Chevy better. I stare at the back glass of so many cars and wonder why they keep making it smaller. The new Civics and CRVs have the smallest back windows in the world. Newer trucks are almost impossible to see out of. They feel nice to sit in but your visibility is lacking. My 4runner just got hit by a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 while parked because the owner said he couldn't see as his sensor wasnt working. Ridiculous.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@baronvonjo1929 Nice! And yes it’s ridiculous how large some of the new vehicles are

[@zakkrick]

My Lexus is300 2004 has 270k miles and still running strong. Keep up with maintenance and don’t do donuts then you’ll be fine.

[@PhilipTamorria]

💯💯

[@AmandaHugenkiss2915]

My daily is a 92 Riviera with 228K excellent condition. Very comfortable. Rarely needs anything more than oil changes. This year I drove it from NC to AZ twice. Take it to the occasional car show. Hets compliments all the time. Also have an 02 V6 Firebird for the fun car, 188K never needs anything. Then i also have our old 04 grand caravan 300K. Never needs anything. Its rusty but great for moving college kids and hauling mulch and stuff. They all cost very little to insure and register and no payments.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@AmandaHugenkiss2915 Nice! You don’t see many Rivieras anymore, that’s for sure!

[@LetUsDrownIn]

I daily an 05 Odyssey that serves as a second home. Perfect daily and the motor that it have is very easy to maintain with parts being cheaper despite it being a big ass van lol I also own a 92 Prelude and an 03 Miata that I take out occasionally on the track!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@LetUsDrownIn Cool! Love those Preludes! Great looking cars!

[@VanBrogh]

I wouldn't daily drive anything pre-90's for safety reasons. (Even 90's is a little sketchy in that department. But you can't beat the reliability.) I drive a 2006 which is a pretty good sweet spot imo. BUT I never want to own anything 2020+ the over-engineering of vehicles and aesthetic choices is getting out of control! Totally agree with you that nobody worth a damn cares what year or car you drive... whether its friends, family or partners. Good stuff Philip!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@VanBrogh Thanks I appreciate it. 💯

[@g-mang-man7924]

I love driving my 20 year old Lexus ES330. 170,000 miles, every thing still works. Of course my biggest fear is wrecking it. Keep changing the fluids regularly, and fixing whatever does break is going to be my future.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@g-mang-man7924 💯💯

[@atonofspiders]

I just bought a friends Ford fusion 2012 for $2500 simply because he got a new 4runner. Had 116,000 miles, and just needed some basic transmission work which cost me around 1500. The car been running perfectly for many months now, and it legitimately makes me feel like I’m richer than my peers even though I’m not.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@atonofspiders 💯💯

[@mattmccall33]

Last year I bought a 2008 Wrangler (manual) with over 200K on it, and I love it. I feel like I am really driving. When I drive the wifes 2018 Explorer its just not the same. There are too many functions on the touch screen, I can't find anything. Give me a dash with actual switches and knobs. Old man rant over. 🙂

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@mattmccall33 totally agree 💯

[@Imabird4real]

I drive a 20 year old korean manual transmission sedan that my parents bought me after passing my driving test a year ago (I'm 19). In this year alone I've put 20,000km on it (idk how much that is in miles) and it goes on like a soldier. Aside from scuffed paint it's a perfectly good and functional car that I hope will last at least 6-7 more years. Only thing I dislike about it is it's transmission which jerks the whole car in 1st and 2nd gear if you aren't speeding up for a gear change. And when I put my foot down I can feel how 'tired' it is, but hey, it had a tough life lol. Keep that Honda running for as long as possible. It's a great car.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Imabird4real 💯🙏

[@kristiang.5237]

I’m the original owner of my 2005 Acura TSX 6 speed manual… 287k miles and still running strong 💪🏼

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@kristiang.5237 Nice!

[@tomlabarb2640]

As a business traveler I've been renting Camry Altima type vehicles for the last 20 years. Aside from the electronics, these cars basically drive the same the last 20 years. They were good cars 20 years ago and today as well

[@PhilipTamorria]

Still very good cars but I’m not a fan of Hondas 1.5 motor and the idea that they and Toyota have dropped the V6. Also the CVT transmissions aren’t any good and they are unreliable in the Nissans.

[@jonnyc4898]

I alternate between a 2000 Camry and an 05 Mustang GT . Purchased both brand new and still do great. Both are under 70,000 miles.

[@PhilipTamorria]

Very nice! 💯

[@Stealth_Gamer92]

Hopefully the best car to daily drive is "yours" at the end of the day. Like for me its my 93 Tbird because I love that car, and it is just old enough to have little neat aspects that get complements like the seperate shoulder strap that moves along a track to get out the way instead of using the standard 1 strap design in most cars. Now if we are talking about reliability 90's Camry's never let down people in my family.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Stealth_Gamer92 🤘🤘

[@txprodigy95]

All my cars have been older and now I'm on my oldest. In America I drove a 2005 GS300 with 125,000 miles to 200,000 miles until it was totaled by someone without insurance. It ran with no problems for years after college. Now I'm 29 and live in Japan. I recently bought a 1993 R33 skyline ECR33 turbo manual with only 66,000 kilometers. your accord is cleaner than some new cars I've seen working as a technician. In my opinion, an older car that's proved itself will always be a better buy than a new car.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@txprodigy95 That’s awesome it must be a lot of fun living in Japan, I’d love to visit someday. And thank you 🤘🤘

[@Ungovernable74]

I love my 2004 Toyota Sequoia with 215k. I'm keeping it and looking to add a 2014 Camry to the stable soon.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Ungovernable74 💯💯

[@pokecat6122]

I drive a 2005 v6 accord. 185K miles. Man I love that thing. Fun to drive and I don’t have to worry too much about parking and driving around cause the car already has dents and scratches 😂.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@pokecat6122 💯🦾

[@daveclark8337]

Check those O-rings on the Power steering pump. They dry up and shrink, allowing air to get sucked in, causing it to whine.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@daveclark8337 Thank you man!

[@hookup83]

05 accord v6 sedan. I had to replace the suspension and power steering rack most recently, but I like my car. Had it for 10 years and it has sentimental value now which is why I feel I can't get rid of it. I am truly trying to justify buying a newer car but my minimalist and undercover personality won't let me

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@hookup83 💯🙏

[@josemarquez86]

I drive a 2006 toyota 4runner v6 with 345k on the clock. She's from Wisconsin, pennsylvania to florida and now on having her in Texas. I'm third owner and I forgot to mention this by the way NO rust or holes on the frame!😊

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@josemarquez86 💯💯

[@ryanpatterson9526]

You're very clean and organized. I like that!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@ryanpatterson9526 Thank You!!

[@daninva6458]

The more I know about cars, the less willing I am to spend serious money to buy them. Current daily is an 06 MDX I bought two years ago. I’ve spent more on other cars at other times, but I can’t honestly say I liked any of them better than this one.

[@PhilipTamorria]

🤘🤘

[@rodneynoriel1528]

I get more looks from my 1988 Audi 80 than my newer car. Most people have never seen one. Sometime I get honks on the freeway. And it’s the most basic of the Audis with the most reliable 2.0 4 cyl. Parts can be really cheap because they are dead stock they need to dump.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@rodneynoriel1528 very cool! You don’t see many Audis from the 80s anymore!

[@TheBanwait8]

2007 Accord Coupe driver here...bought new still runs like new!

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@TheBanwait8 Nice 👍 💯

[@AdiRuparel]

I drive a 20-year old car too. 05 Acura TSX. Super reliable and still a jack of all trades. Plenty of punch, luxury badge / quality & cheap on maintenance. Easy to find parts in the junkyard. Bought it 10 years ago in college with 130k miles. Plan on keeping it long-term. Has lost little value. Could sell tomorrow for $2k less than what I got it for. Only lost $2k value in 10 years lol.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@AdiRuparel Very cool! Great cars !

[@SeanBaker]

A year ago, I bought an '09 Prius with 246K miles on it that runs strong as ever. It now has 251K miles on it, and gas mileage is fantastic. I also have an '09 Focus with 62K miles on it that I bought brand new that is still running strong.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@SeanBaker Nice!!

[@zythr9999]

Hope you don't have the Focus engine that can drop a valve seat.

[@SeanBaker]

@@zythr9999 I'd like to assume that I don't, I believe those came in later generations.

[@wayneott5990]

My daily driver is a 1996 Honda Accord with 240k miles. I love it and it is reliable would drive it coast to coast.

[@PhilipTamorria]

Nice!

[@outlaw0277]

I have 2 cars a 2009 Acura RL with 223,000 plus and she runs great and 2009 Honda Accord Ex-L with 84,000 plus miles. Both run great

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@outlaw0277 Great cars!!

[@Hen974]

My car of choice is a 00 civic. Purchased with 121,000. Motor blew at 204,000, put another motor in. Currently at 213,421. Very satisfied.

[@PhilipTamorria]

@@Hen974 I had a 97 EX 6 Speed. Great car, ran it to 277k, still had the original clutch.