I’ve got 4 older cars that all burn oil. I only insure two at a time or until one breaks. I’m already on the lookout for a fifth Honda. Does this make sense or am I just being ridiculous?
It makes perfect sense to me. Honestly, I think it’s smarter than buying a new car. You’re dodging all that depreciation. Never let them go.
Blake said:
It makes perfect sense to me. Honestly, I think it’s smarter than buying a new car. You’re dodging all that depreciation. Never let them go.
I once bought a ‘97 Accord where the previous owner had rear-ended someone. The damage wasn’t too bad, just around the headlight area. Talked them down to $700, then down to $350. Tried for $250, but no luck, so I settled on $350. Drove it like crazy! The heat was unreal—felt like it came straight from hell. It had small problems: front bushings, wheel bearings, axle boots, and no AC, but for $350, I wasn’t about to invest in AC work. Eventually, I ruined it with a snapped timing belt. Still, cheap cars you can beat on are a solid deal.
I’ve had others like the Odyssey, TL, DC2, and Prelude, but I sold them. I just love 90s and early 2000s Hondas.
Kade said:
I’ve had others like the Odyssey, TL, DC2, and Prelude, but I sold them. I just love 90s and early 2000s Hondas.
Those were the best years for sure.
You should check out a manual CR-Z or maybe a beat-up CVT that you can junkyard-swap. You’d love it.
Hey, I do the same thing! My house is like a Honda museum:
- 2017 Accord Coupe V6 Manual
- 2003 CR-V Manual
- 2005 Element Manual
- 1992 Integra GSR Boosted
- 1990 Integra RS
All insured, running, and up-to-date on tags. I could sell them all and buy something really nice, but I don’t want to. They all need brake and coolant flushes, though. Just did the transmission fluid on three of them this year.
@Blake
I have a 2017 Accord too. I’m never sure what maintenance it needs. The brakes squeak, but I can’t find a clear guide for everything that needs attention.
That’s awesome! I really want an SOHC VTEC EG/EK. I’ve got a Jazz (Fit) and a CBR600, but nothing else really catches my eye.
If you’ve got the space, why not?
You can never have too many cars.
I’ve got a ‘98 hatchback and a 2000 CR-V. Love them both and plan to drive them until they can’t go anymore.
Vesper said:
I’ve got a ‘98 hatchback and a 2000 CR-V. Love them both and plan to drive them until they can’t go anymore.
2000 CR-V squad .
Same here: ‘08 Fit, 2000 Civic Si, and an ‘89 CRX. They’re all still running strong.
I’d take this setup over a new car any day. Right now, I’ve got a ‘92 Accord and an Explorer Sport Trac. Thinking of trading the Sport Trac for a CR-V or Pilot to get an AWD/4WD SUV and keep the CB7 as a fun project.
They don’t build them like they used to.
Here’s my lineup: ‘97 Civic, ‘02 Ranger, ‘11 CVPI, ‘03 Tahoe, and a ‘95 Cherokee. They all serve a purpose. Other than the occasional low battery or flat tire, they’ve never let me down.
Ashton said:
Here’s my lineup: ‘97 Civic, ‘02 Ranger, ‘11 CVPI, ‘03 Tahoe, and a ‘95 Cherokee. They all serve a purpose. Other than the occasional low battery or flat tire, they’ve never let me down.
Sounds like my best friend growing up. He always had 4-5 cars. We’d fix one, then another. The moment one was running great, he’d drive it for a bit and then trade it for something else.
You’d be amazed how long you can keep an old car running with basic tools, a jack, and some time. I had to let go of my ‘99 CR-V because winter rolled around, and my freezing garage stopped me from working on it. Someone who knows their stuff could’ve brought it back in a weekend.