Definitely prefer used the way the market has gotten lately. No car payment and you can learn about fixing stuff if you aren't mechanically inclined. Win win in my book

@PoSeyVidZ

8 ай бұрын

Dude @vicwavy 💯💯💯🙏🏽 posey_fb6 I did know u watch gerb Respect

@TheGerbsteve

6 ай бұрын

Well put. A used Si is a good car to tinker with

@McSquirts

5 ай бұрын

I sold my civic before the market crash i wasted like 3+k on that alone man

@TheGerbsteve

5 ай бұрын

@@McSquirts what year civic ? Why’d you sell it ?

@McSquirts

5 ай бұрын

@@TheGerbsteve it was an 08. it had minor frame damage.

Great Philosophy" I will not work just to pay off my car."

The biggest flex is no car payment. You pay yourself instead of the bank every month😅

It’s crazy I have the same exact car same color same year and I paid 4K for mine and it also needed a clutch 😂 had it for 4 years and I love it. Can’t beat the k series man

@silasharlow2465

3 ай бұрын

You got a hell of a deal

I do doordash and one time I delivered groceries to this million dollar home, it was beautiful but in the driveway there was two old cars. One 2002 Buick and one old Cadillac. A old lady answered the door and I complimented her on the home and she told me her and her husband bought the home 7 years ago. I joked around and said "with this nice home you have some nice cars too", and she told me they bought those cars when they were new and kept them since. After I talked with her for a bit she told me that Buick has over 370k miles and I didnt believe her until she showed me the gauge and it started like it was brand new, I ended up leaving that house with a whole new perspective on life.

I refuse to wake up and maintain a bank for years.

Also love my beater civic. Mines an 09 si, its an awesome winter car and I have fun fixing all the things the previous owner messed up. My summer car is a 2020 toyota 86 and it is the first car I got new and it goes into the garage for the winter.

These cars are insanely reliable and well built. Mine 2010 fg2 was 5 owner when i bought it. Its been wrecked multiple times. Side gig door dash car fir a while long commutes road trips. Curbs, road hazards, amd It still drives perfect at 178k ac blows ice cold. No shakes or noises. Incredible

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

Indeed! 5 owners, wrecked, and it still runs. Sounds like a great car to me

_cool vid bro 😎 IMO if the fun factor is high and you’re happy, it’s a win👍🏼_

Great topic, Gerb.

You have so much videos for this platform I remember asking you years ago for my koni oranges now I’m going kyb but man did I get experience from my car! Love it as well

@Snacksu

8 ай бұрын

I went with KYB Exel-Gs with Tien H Tech springs on my FA5. KYBs are plenty stiff.

@Balla1309able

8 ай бұрын

@@Snacksu I’m going kyb this time with oem parings I had Napa loaded struts two sets and they’re mids

My 2010 civic si 123.000 miles . Runs great . Keep on Tucking !

I bought my '06 black FG2 at the end of 2019, it's a little bit less rough than yours, and I have stored it for winter ever since , 'cause I want that awesome beater for a long time !!

This looks super clean

Respect man, I literally drive an 07 8th gen. Black fg2 si as well haha. Clearcoat failure sucks but I figure eventually I’ll sand it and paint myself but it also has my si underestimated by look lol

New cars break down more than older cars too. I’m a tow truck driver and I tow a bunch of newer cars ands I can’t imagine paying 1k a month for financing a car and paying full coverage. I rather take that and fix my old cars lol

Same here 2007 si with 7 accidents and two times totaled but I love it still 8k rpm vtec kick in best Honda ever made

There plenty still on the road, depending what state you in. I have 08 manuel i drive everyday. Parts are easy to find a cheap to work on. Better gas mileage, run forever if you take care of it. Nothing better driving a car that paid off 🙌

2008 Galaxy Grey FA5. Bought in 2018 in Texas at 107k. Currently living in Ohio, and just hit 180k this weekend. Clear coat was shot when I bought it, looks horrible now. Accidentally backed into my Jeep, has a silver base model trunk right now. Did bolt ons and hondata at 140k. Only time the car has let me down was when the starter died around 160k. Besides regular oil changes, I did new Exedy clutch, hybrid racing CMC, spark plugs, coolant, valve adjustment and more around 145k. About to do a suspension refresh. Car starts right up every time, still gets 28mpg average around backroads, and is FUN to drive. Insurance is roughly $60 a month for a 25 year old. And it’s PAID OFF. I couldn’t imagine spending money on a new car, anything else would feel like a downgrade and I would spend way more money on payments, insurance and maintenance. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. This car is a sign of wealth and happiness through being frugal and finding enjoyment in something simple. Very well put about putting money into investments instead Gerb. 8th gen owners know what life is about!!!

I bought a 2009 civic r18 whit 42.000 miles almost 3 years ago 5.500$ cash. Now my milage is 72.000 miles. Im 46 and its time for me to put more money towards my retirement. Great car and i can fix almost everything on it. Nice vid brother.

@andydhillon1977

3 ай бұрын

46 and now it's time to put money towards retirement? No, that was 24 years ago!! 😂

@naitch1761

3 ай бұрын

@andydhillon1977 loll put more money! At 53 I'm done!

@andydhillon1977

3 ай бұрын

@@naitch1761 Ah, I misread your post. Lol I'm 46, too. We are getting old!! 😢

Its amazing the differences in the reality of daily life between countries. I live in Brazil and i would kill for a Civic Si and i can safely say that i wouldnt be the only one. Its an absolutely amaizng machine and i hope that i can afford one by the time i get my financial life in place. A beater car here would be something like a 98 Corsa, an 1.0 Clio or some national cars that you would only find here. A 2007 Civic already gives you bragging rights.

Definitely a smart choice.

Great vid, cars seem so expensive over there the crazy thing is in the UK these are not common but around half the price even with low mileage

Have a Merry Christmas Gerb!

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

Merry early Xmas

I sold my Focus RS and Camry both of which had payments on at the top of the market. I have an FA5 with full bolt ons that I bought for $5k in 2019, and daily 2009 Nissan Murano I got from California for $4k which I keep rust free by spraying fluid film on the undercarriage. Full coverage for both cars is less than $120. Planning to get another FA5. People don't realize how much money you throw away with car payments + insurance.

Yup love my beater car acura Rsx cheap and easy on gas, for fun time weekends I drive either my 370z or my MK5

Beater cars are the best 🚙👍.. I totally agree 💯. I drive my old Laguna 3 DCI 2007 .bought it X2 years ago for 4200 dollars . It's done now 160000 kilometers,and it's been great . I have changed only the front wheel bearings and worked on the brakes .. it starts every time even in the harsher Swedish winters at - 23 degrees 👌🤣.

I prefer no payment and less debt easy. I own and 2006 accord v6 6spd and a 2005 Honda pilot. 113k and the accord and 138k on the pilot. I’m also a driver myself I work for Prime Inc. Keep up the great content

I bought an 09 si sedan last year. Going from daily driving a crx with no heat 😂

I'm 30 years old and I've been driving a faded acura integra since I was 18, my wife absolutely hates it and doesn't want to be seen in it but it's still runs good so no need to buy a new car

@raspberrypizzza359

5 ай бұрын

That’s amazing. Necessary sacrifice indeed, to spring jump ahead of the herd that spends like drunken sailors. Good job. I’ve gone through 40 beaters, fg2 civic si is my 41st. Made enough money tinkering and fixing etc. them all to offset all my car ownership costs.

@ocean6462

3 ай бұрын

Lol she views cars as a fashion accessory

@zfunk9

3 ай бұрын

Feel bad for wives that ended up marrying cheapskates and have to deal with all that embarrassment of being shuffled around in old POS. You only live once man. Work a little harder for a promotion or work a few hours a week on a side gig and get her in a decent vehicle. Show her some appreciation and not deny her her dignity. What a crappy life.

@ericzz93

3 ай бұрын

@zfunk9 she has a nicer car, that's just what I drive to work lol. I'm not really a big car guy it's not worth paying 30k for a car and higher insurance bills to me. I rather buy another property than a car tbh. I just don't wanna be like most people be stuck with car note with high insurance bill

@ocean6462

3 ай бұрын

@@ericzz93 wait yeah that makes sense, why buy a more expensive car when ones working fine, just bc it's fancier, unless it has features that you really use? Das some materialistic bullcrap right there

my srt4 with no rust all white n stock, sometimes you have to "bite the bullet" but in all reality we love these cars lool

I got a 2007 Civic Si I got April of this year and I got it cash and, I love it, and it’s my first Honda with vtec and Kseries

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

Good choice on the first Honda man

Used all day bro, either low/ no payments and fun to drive cant beat it 🤘🏾

@TheGerbsteve

8 ай бұрын

Perfectly put

My car payments on my toyota 86 are preventing me from doing a lot of other things I enjoy but it got me into a car group and it allows me to work on my civic in the summer. I'm over halfway through the payments and I have no regrets but if my parents didn't let me live in their basement for cheap things would be very different.

My car is a 06' TSX with 440,000km. I bought the car used with only 15 000km.

Cars these days all look similar and don't have that raw experience unlike newer ones. Your car will turn more heads than a newer Si. Its styling aged well, sounds better and will still gap the newer civic. The satisfaction of beating a new $20+K car is such a great feeling too.

I have a 2007 Honda Civic as well with 121000 miles. I'm not having any trouble with it but I did have a shop recently tell me that I had several oil leaks. I am doubting that this is true especially since it was a rear main seal leak among others. I was told to replace the timing chain. I got this car because a belt has to be replaced and a chain doesn't. Do you know if these cars still need valve adjustments? They also said I had a leak around the valve cover. One last question, how did changing the wheels work out as far as the ride goes? I had a CRX before and when I changed the wheels it never ran right again until I put the stock back on. Thank you.

My 04 Yukon has 262k miles, I'll never let her go. Original engine and transmission.

In the American landscape, where roads wind and dreams converge, there exists a humble chariot known as the beater car. Its weathered exterior tells tales of countless journeys, while its steadfast spirit whispers of resilience. Like a seasoned traveler, it navigates the highways of life with grace, embracing each scratch and dent as a mark of character. With simplicity in its veins and freedom in its heart, the beater car offers a sanctuary from the pressures of modernity, where the cost of ownership is measured not in dollars, but in the memories forged along the way.

I have a 2014 jeep srt but man I still love using my 07 civic si. Just need to throw in a turbo or supercharger 😊

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

Got a turbo for mine, just need to get the time to install it

Hey Gerb ! i saw ur video with the oem exedy clutch kit , was wondering if you recommand the clutch or should i buy the stage 1 . i got rsx fbo 230 hp 160 torq , i should be fine with oem but i would like ur advise . ty keep great work

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

Yoo. The oem is the longest lasting and can handle a beating, but the stage 1 is good, may last a bit less, but is capable of handling more torque and still keep the oem clutch feel which I like. Personally, I vote oem, exedy ftw

🤙🤙 Kill it bro!! I got 270 on my 301 whp NA 07 sedan!! ❤

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

That is great power. How long have you been running with that much?

Hey gerb, is a 06 Coupe with 180k miles for 4500 good? Guy has bc’s on it and RPF1’s. He has stock suspension and it looks clean. He claims no gear grinds, etc.

My beater is an 04 CRV with 231k. Always reliable. Never fails to start. New cars are nice but this one is payment-free

@TheGerbsteve

8 ай бұрын

Dude, i want to buy a crv for the winter, so this is good to know! The crv’s have the k24, right ?

@BoodaN4sty

8 ай бұрын

@@TheGerbstevefirst gen is b20 and they start with k24s in 02 and newer! Definitely get the one with a 24

@lorealampharos4986

8 ай бұрын

My grandma drives a beater 05 pilot. With different colored trunk.

Nice video man! Miss the racing videos, maybe we should race? I have a 09 si k24 swapped full bolt on lol only if you accept the challenge or even see this lol

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

I miss them too! More will be coming in the future. I don't remember how to race seeing it has been so long lol

All of that stuff is easily repairable with a 1500 paint job from Maaco. These cars are not beaters friend. Just needs a refresh thats all. The tradeoff of no car payment and an older performance honda is yes they are reliable but you will pay more on parts and repairs being out of warranty. I havent had alot go wrong on me but thats because ive pre emptively repaired and replaced ALOT of parts. Like you said it has been fun because its never left me stranded all of the problems ive had have been manageable. I will never sell this car. 5 to 10k will never be enough to part ways and it doesnt cost that much to keep on the road now that ive restored the car.

living in eastern europe this is a new car for me :D

I never want to buy a new car. I find it hardly so. There could be an exception, but the market right now doesn’t have it at this time. And even if it did, I would NOT give up my car. I have followed you since your first days on your channel, you were the guy I looked to and that’s when I also bought a Civic Si sedan 2008. Is not that your car is a beater, brother, is an icon. The platform matters Also I find it luxurious when you can pay so much less for insurance in car like these and even less frequent stops at the gas pump. This also carries on your story, and I definitely wouldn’t have noticed you in the beginning if it wasn’t for the car you have. So whatever you do, don’t get rid of it. Your car is an extension of your character. Please drive safe. - Says an _RSX Type-S 2002_ owner

i had the same generation si in the same color, my clear coat was also shot . I swear every 8th gen civic I see has faded and pealing clear coat lmao

Wish I kept my 8th gen si. Had 460k kms on it but still had good comp and engine was mint with no lights on the dash. Sold it and financed a 2015 si with low kms. Honestly wished I didn’t go with the 9th the 8th gens are a way nicer car

I drive my beater because its not a r18 anymore lol. And it lets my 06 FG2 Turbo stay inside the garage most days

My si is sitting at 253000

To each their own, but I love my 21 Accord 2.0T Touring I bought in April of this year. It is such a much better car in every way than my previous daily driver which was a 2013 Acura TSX SE. I didn't really want a loan when I bought my Accord, but it was unavoidable and I have no regrets

@dominicjeanb2063

8 ай бұрын

Getting a loan was for sure avoidable. But the 2021 accord 2.0T is an amazing car having driven one. Very quick too

@ryand4940

2 ай бұрын

What was wrong with the Acura?

@helpingudrive4031

2 ай бұрын

@@ryand4940 It was heavy, slow and got abysmal gas mileage, had a huge gas tank that took $75-80, and I hated how it's 5AT behaved. Making the car even close to as quick as the 2.0T Accords are would've meant spending 8-10,000 and tuning it possibly affecting reliability

@ryand4940

2 ай бұрын

@@helpingudrive4031 ok, so nothing was wrong with it and it was paid off?

I've been here since i had my 8th gen which was over 5 years ago now im Driving an FK8 and all i can say is....theres nothing like an 8th gen hands down🤙

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

They will always be unique 🤙🏼

I drive a beater too a 09 bmw 528i with 262k and it runs like new. I could afford a new car I’m a ups driver but i like my old bmw no payments

Currently in the same situation, though I might be overdoing it. I'm planning on buying a 2016 Honda Accord Sport 45k miles for $17,800 cash, which is a lot of my savings. The market in general for Accords is really shitty, and I hope to keep this car for the next 10 years til we're forced to switch over to EV's. I worry gas will increase each year on purpose to incentivize folks to switch over to EV as well. People will respond once gas hits $10/gallon.

I still have my 06 SI but I also bought a 08 350Z manual sports car that I bought for 4 grand , I got tired of seeing the other plain jane honda civics around town and the only difference between their car and mine was the Si badges from a visual standpoint, I wanted a car that stood out more and had more power, was RWD and had torque, the Z really fit that role for me. I've been doing all of the work on it myself, I just recently ripped the engine apart down to the timing and replaced the oil galleries. At the end of the day the honda is more practical with the back seats and stuff but it's not the more fun car to drive. And with the insurance prices both cars at this point in time are about the same to insure since I'm in my mid 30s now. So really its just a matter of what car you want to own. I think the Z is more fun and more of a drivers car, especially since the transmission and shifter are connected directly to your hand, no shift cables, but the shifting fork is directly connected to your hand and when you shift gears you can feel the engine through your hand, very good driving connection to the car IMO!

@jesselee4405

6 ай бұрын

Doesn't the Z feel cramped. Honda's have the huge windshields and that airy feeling.

@Runescape.

6 ай бұрын

@@jesselee4405 no it is a bigger car inside, bigger than an S2000 for example, also has a pretty nice trunk, but no back seats. the no back seats will be a deal breaker for many people, but the fact that its RWD and a true japanese manual car, made in japan is the plus sides. our hondas are not actually japanese cars, they're made in canada/mexico/US if you look at the chassis plates on them it will say it wasn't made in japan.

@jesselee4405

6 ай бұрын

I believe the RSX is a Japanese made car, which is what I currently drive. I need to get into a Z to check it out. I used to have a 1971 240z that I fuel injected and turbo charged. It was a blast to drive but I finally crashed it and bent the frame rails :-( @@Runescape.

My bone stock 2008 Si is BY FAR the most reliable car I have ever had. 115,000 recently had to put in a couple O2 sensors, had I known they get old before failure I would have proactively done them both. Got the CEL and ended up swapping both, Rock Auto $200 parts and a little trial and error self-diagnostics. 2 front pad slaps, repainted rain gutter trim, headlight sand and buff every year now, just routine maintenance. I even still have original clutch, hahahahahaha Bought at 32,000 around 2011 from adult owner, and I'm old enough that the uppity kids at the movie box office give me senior rate sometimes and I said nothing. I 100% agree on a used car purchase, this fun little go-cart is the LAST thing some people expect I would own, but from a pragmatic standpoint, my cost per year to have transportation when I'm not on the road flying for a living is DIRT cheap. Couple things, -Depending on the State, no tax on private party sales. - You probably know it, and milage may be way too high, but I got a letter a few years back about power steering service campaign. Mine has been fine, but who knows, maybe you have a good will option fir that from HONDA Best new years wishes to you man !!!!

@TheGerbsteve

6 ай бұрын

How was replacing the o2 that goes up into the center console? Honda oem clutch ftw! They last for at least 130k if well taken care of. Where are you from? Even though the power steering acts up and the clearcoat is shot, I love these cars! Happy new years, keep rippin' the Si!

@jayc4283

6 ай бұрын

@@TheGerbsteve Center console connection was easy from underneath did not need to do anything inside or remove anything underside but sensor, just make sure you don't dislodge the main harness bracket when disconnecting sensor. It holds on in a way that supports pushing new connector in. You can feel it click. That body grommet is fine, but the Denso does not have the frame hanger grommets, so I improvised. To do it over again I would have bought the NTK as that is what was stock for the downstream and has frame grommets. (Did not know as I had not removed it prior to ordering, I lazily stayed Denso, and did not notice Rock Auto OE note for NTK till later. Initially P2A00 had me looking at Upstream, code returned. So digging around I found a South Main Auto video for a Nissan discussing the downstream erroneously throwing that upstream code but downstream provably failed. . By then I had returned the first Upstream Denso to Amazon. (In the end it was probably fine, but seller did not offer any response on my questions before returning as to possibility it was new defective, he just said send it back , so I did) Of the 4 OBDS scan tools, all cheap auto store or friends, one did show downstream code on one scan but not the others after CEL returned. So I just got on Rock Auto bought both, 40 minutes to swap both and light never returned. I learned that they do age on the way to "failure" (to meet a response time parameter. If I understood that better before this event I would have replaced as a maintenance item around 70-80K, 2 tanks after change were 29.9 MPG up from 28.8 running average before. We'll see if that continues, if so replacing as routine would have paid for itself. From my maintenance records file: -* Previous replaced B1S1 with Denso from Amazon, code returned, different scan tool also showed B1S2 code, so just ordered both from Rock Auto, returned Amazon just in case) Original factory showed HO2S S2 at .71V idle (operating temp) 4000RPM let off, went to 0V and returned to .67 in 12 seconds After replacing both. same test HO2S S2 similar .71 voltage but voltage recovery in 4-6 seconds, After replacement idle catalyst temp went from 609 to 685 , unsure if that would change with different ambient temp, previous ambient unknown, just notes from earlier diagnosis. all other values similar before and after -* Northern Nevada

@jayc4283

6 ай бұрын

Just ordered replacement Factory replica rims from "wheelership" online, They seem reputable, new years code and $529 to my door, My factory are usual curb rash, little paint peel and finish flaws, But I have new tires to mount and new TPMS sensors (Stock lasted a LOOONG time) I just decided to buy new rims for about the same as refinishing mine would have cost in my time or pay someone. My paint is basically perfect, so it compliments. Now I just gotta see if I can get and $ out of old ones, Don't need the money, but what do I need with barely legal tires on spare rims? I don't need to drive when it snows, so no need for snow set. Cheers

The Civic SI 2009 Sedan in Argentine, Cost 10.000 U$D the Stock car... with 135.000 km, and the same car with suspension, intake, exaust and Hondata 13.000-16.000 U$S.... this country is going to Bottom... my god !

@747-pilot

4 ай бұрын

No your country is not going down the drain ANYMORE! You’ve got the awesome, GREAT, JAVIER MILEI who *_will_* make your country great again! Just a matter of time! You cannot reverse decades of commie incompetence and decline overnight! Your people finally came to their senses and voted in a winner, instead of continuing to vote for losers!

What exhaust ( muffler) do you use on your Civic?. I use yonaka but it is very loud..

@TheGerbsteve

8 ай бұрын

I use a 3” godsnow exhaust paired to my alpha header. Although it gets loud at times, I love the sound of it

3:07 That’s changed man. You could get a hood car for $4k pre pandemic. These days that $4k car would go for $7k. Beater car is really anything below $8k.

Does it still pull the same with all those miles? Wonder what it would dyno out, compared to what it would make with only 40k miles on the engine. I remember selling my integra GSR with 170k miles on the clock. I felt like the car was done.

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

Will be making a video on this because I have been asked by others.

Bro where in CT are you? I just moved to the valley. Close to the Housatonic river. I love driving my beater car. Screw a new car payment

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

Near Hartford man

@edgarmoreno6511

7 ай бұрын

@TheGerbsteve Oh got it man. Keep that car going man OG Ks are the best

I have 2 cars that are paid for which is always a good thing. Sure I'll get a third car later but right now I'm enjoying being payment free.

@TheGerbsteve

Ай бұрын

Good stuff! It is just one less thing to worry about every month. Eventually, I'll get the car I want and probs have a payment, but that'll be when I can absolutely afford it or have assets that pay for it.

@wesleyjones1169

Ай бұрын

@@TheGerbsteve It's always good to have an extra car especially one with a warranty. I have my daily, weekend/show car and the third one will be the night out car. Something me and my girlfriend can enjoy.

Went from payments, to paid-off vehicle ownership, and never looked back.

@TheGerbsteve

8 ай бұрын

🙏🏼

14 tsx daily 02 ep3 hatch k24a2 swap.

Where did you get the spoiler for that car??

@TheGerbsteve

4 ай бұрын

Came stock on car

Have a 2007 Honda Odyssey minivan with 175K miles. Threw away all the seats except the front 2. Now it operates as a camping vehicle / light truck. After buying a 2024 Toyota Corolla Hatchback I thought I would hate the van, but now I love it even more... They both complement each other and are good builds.

I have two 9th gen si's both with payments 😢 but on the brite side i have two 9th gen's 😊 gotta pay to play LOL

@sjhudon386

8 ай бұрын

I have 1 more year to pay on my 9th gen si. Gonna keep it and hopefully make it track car.

Did you have to rebuild the motor?

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

I didn’t have to, but I chose to

Yeah Hondas and Toyotas make the best beater cars. Last forever and very reliable.

I buy used cars but I have knowledge on cars but I don’t fix them myself, it does not work for my circumstances.

Hey bro, We produce LEDs for auto. And we have reached out to you via email for inquiring an opportunity of product review without hearing from you. Just want to follow up on the email we sent and was wondering if what prevented us proceeding the project

1 more year my and SI k24z7 will be paid still drive ok with 280 k 😢

2007 is not an old car. I have a 1992 Toyota Corona (I think that's Carina in the US), manual 2 litre, 450,000km, it drives as well as my toyota corolla 2008 1.8 litre automatic. Modern cars are useless, plastic, too many gadgets, batteries that will explode, parts that wear out too fast. Best to keep it simple and the costs down.

You replaced the engine? Why

@TheGerbsteve

3 ай бұрын

High mileage in my old k20z3.

I have a civic 2008 lx coupe how tf do I slam these things?

@TheGerbsteve

7 ай бұрын

Buy some raceland coils

Gerb

Buy a beater because I can have a lot less stressed on having it stolen or side swipe.

@TheGerbsteve

2 ай бұрын

This is a valid point too! You won’t have to stress where you park and constantly be on edge.

That motor has major rattle noise going on ...what is that it need to be fixed be for it breaks 1:36

@TheGerbsteve

8 ай бұрын

Probably due to the hydrolock I had back a few months ago..

I wanna sell my 2022 civic si and buy a beater ngl.

@TheGerbsteve

8 ай бұрын

Although it may be hard, I vote do it. Bet you’ll feel great afterwards

@TheGerbsteve

8 ай бұрын

It may be hard to do, but I vote do it. I think it’ll be worth it and you’ll be happier seeing extra money every month

@ValkenDnB

8 ай бұрын

@@TheGerbsteve it’s probably going to happen January. I already removed the intake and exhaust.

Why not just fix the power steering, its prob not expensive since its a honda.

no power steering and still so easy to turn? Its actually not a bad looking Beater.

How is that a beater car it looks nice to me. Come to the hood to see a real beater

@TheGerbsteve

5 ай бұрын

Guess I just based it on the price I paid for it and the town that I live in. It’s paid for, has fade, rust, etc.. everyone in my area drives high end vehicles, such as bmw, Audi, Mercedes..

The best car though is no car at all :) I do have a beater, but it does about 4000 kilometres a year tops - most of that is weekend trips and the like. I cycle to work. I’ve made it a priority to live near work. But America has a huge problem with car dependency. It once had some of the best public transport systems in the world and great urban design, but that’s all gone and it’s all urban sprawl and freeways now. A shitty way to live…

U call that a beater?

@TheGerbsteve

3 ай бұрын

Mine is slightly due to the shape that it's in

Are you in a Mormon chapel parking lot? Lol

Get a new alt i think it will fix the power steering issue, its not a beater either!!!!!!

Maybe bc you don’t need a damn lambo to enjoy you a car

Cars are just too expensive. Sure, they can be fun, but commuting is not some track day.

@Gerb, hey B, you're probably gonna hate me and cast me away to the depths of Hell but simply get a Tesla. You never ever have to worry about oil maintenance again, and an affordable 2019 or 2018 will be easy peasy. Now personally, I love my 2010 Acura CSX. But maybe one day I'll go Tesla too!

@747-pilot

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, that’s great advice. NOT! 🙄 Just wait until that battery dies, in a couple years. And then you have a big blob of LEAD in your driveway!

No car note !!!!

Lol id hardly call a 2007 civic si a beater.

@TheGerbsteve

3 ай бұрын

I’m just referring to mine specifically because of paint fade, mileage, etc

why spend 40 grand on a car when you have a perfectly good running car that takes not much to keep on the road

"promo sm"

As a working person, I don't think it's wise to spend more than $5,000 dollars on a car. The average new car is about $50,000 dollars. From an investment perspective, a person would have to "SHOW ME" that cost in a financial breakdown since there is no return on investment. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

MY VIDEO TAKE AWAYS, THERES NOT CAR PAYMENT

I will NEVER understand car payments. I haven’t heard even a mildly good reason to have one. No, “I need a reliable car” is the biggest BS excuse you can utter.

@TheGerbsteve

2 ай бұрын

Funny you say that because “I need a reliable car,” is what I told myself is the benefit to buying new. Unfortunately, this car blew up on me and I was without a car for weeks, so I almost bit the bullet on a new Corolla, but didn’t want to get stuck in a contract, lease, etc. so I shopped and shopped and found an auction. Took my chance and bought a 07’ rav4 with high miles for $2,000. Feels good to own stuff outright. I do get why people buy new though, there are some benefits, but the money you spend on a vehicle should depend on the funds that you have in your bank account. If you cannot afford to buy it outright or have money for the full cost of the vehicle, don’t buy it.

@ryand4940

2 ай бұрын

@@TheGerbstevewhich is the vast majority of ppl. Also most can’t even put a decent down payment towards the new car bc they aren’t good with money.

Basically no benefits. Hondas are crap nowadays.

these things go for way more than 4k nowadays 😂

@TheGerbsteve

3 ай бұрын

You’re right… used car market is insane now. An si like this probably goes for $5-6k, even with high mileage. You need one