Doug DeMuro5 חודשים לפני

THIS... is the last nice Civic from this era in existence. I'm thrilled I got to review it!

Renos Zannettos5 שעות לפני

Another quirk of the clock which you missed is that when the car is turned off and want to see the time you press the clock adjustment door and the clock lights up

downsouth42010 שעות לפני

I have a 2020 Si, which I love, but I sort of prefer this one. Simple and clean, it just has so much charm to it. It also reminds me of high school in the 90s when you saw these everywhere. I am tempted to hunt one down and throw a K20 in it, it could be so much fun.

Omar Dogan11 שעות לפני

10:45 No cubby hole for the rear driver side passenger because the gas tank fill is on that side good sir.

Doyle Hargraves19 שעות לפני

I had the 1990 75hp, 4-speed base model. $6,900 base price without A/C, radio, clock or RH mirror. 38-40mpg hwy at 80mph. Best car ever. By the way, the Si models had 14" aluminum wheels. I think the owner (or previous owner) put stock steel wheels on this one.

The Nihilist22 שעות לפני

That thing is hot. I would LSX swap it/ZO6 trans and make it AWD.

Egelik2222 שעות לפני

Beam.ng drive ibushi corvette

s2hullיום לפני

I bought an 89 Civic Si as my first new car at 19 years old. I loved that car - it was so fun to drive. I drove it for 9 years and put 155k on it and sold it for over half of what I paid for it, even with a blown AC. It was in amazing shape when I sold it as I babied it like it was a Ferrari. The one thing that I remember that the Si had that the other Civics did not was painted bumpers. I really wish I didn’t sell it as it would probably still be running today. I do remember that I sold it to a girl that had wrecked her Si and wanted a replacement so I knew it went to a good home. Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

plymouth barracudaיום לפני

My dad had this when I was 3, but then a truck driver crashed into it with me and my dad in it. Now because of that my father can't run anymore and I was put in special ed because of my brain damage. The civic had a decepticon symbol on the gas lid.

George McCreaיום לפני

The theory behind the seat-belt being mounted to the door, was to encourage drivers and passengers to wear it. The thought was that you could buckle the seat-belt and LEAVE buckled, yet still enter and exit the car without having to mess with it. True, if the door flung open for any reason, your belt was basically useless, but I guess it was forward thinking back then. My 1990 Mazda MX6 GT has those electric should belts that moved when the door was opened or closed, however you still needed to manually put the lap belt on after getting in??? Technology from back then... how we ever survived! Lol

Lawrence Westonיום לפני

Am I the only one who misses simple basic cars with less points of failure that you can fix easily ?!

Jules Youngיום לפני

What? Enthusiasts are still K-swapping these more than ever before! You should drive one!

Sebastian Eversיום לפני

no storageplace on left side rear maybe because of the fuel-filler stuff / never seen this door / seatbelt configuration .. must be an US spec???

Sean Ellis2 ימים לפני

do the 8th gen si

Jarson Barson2 ימים לפני

I drove that exact same car from Houston to San Diego in 93

Todd2 ימים לפני

This dude is clueless

Todd2 ימים לפני

Car is fast for the time

J Rotherham2 ימים לפני

Better than any current day supercar, not even joking.

Doctor Emil2 ימים לפני

There was a proper performance Civic at the time. In Japan it was called the Civic SiR and in Europe it was known as the Civic 1.6i-VT. It was powered by the iconic B16A engine, the first engine that had VTEC. This version was a beast with more than 150 hp!

Aaron Cable3 ימים לפני

Im just asking but why does Doug mention history of cars and how the car started but never reviews cars older then the 80s

Luis Foreal4 ימים לפני

The #1 essential item to every ricer...

MrRedrocket424 ימים לפני

These cars were great for custom audio system installs, lots of room and the cabin had a great impact on the overall sound quality.

Robert Niemiec4 ימים לפני

This was almost my first car when I was 18 but the car dealer was an a hole. I bought a 89 prelude si instead.

LivingThroughTV5 ימים לפני

You need to have a go in an Up! GTI, though that won't be easily achieved, of course.

Indranil Chakrabarty5 ימים לפני

Great review !!! Great car !!!!

Ronald Aurelio Jose jr5 ימים לפני

My Dad had a 1990 Honda Civic HatchBack SI and it was red with a engine swap I think.

Gary Martin5 ימים לפני

My heavier '81 Celica GT only had 96hp and felt fairly quick during the time, so this Civic Si was indeed a desirable hot hatch

Lone Maus5 ימים לפני

Dual exhaust on a 108 hp engine lol

erich84502ify6 ימים לפני

Basic reliable transportation and fun

Jack Dub6 ימים לפני

i get what you're doing but im 6'2" and im pretty sure i could reach the back windows from the front seat lol that car is so small

lightning Bolt's Channel7 ימים לפני

Do a Saturn Sl2 ((it's lighter))

shawn hall7 ימים לפני

I believe Alpine made those Honda stereos

David Anthony7 ימים לפני

13:47 My 2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport wagon literally has the same light.

Kunwardip Mooker9 ימים לפני

@14:55 Those are not really shallow "cubbies" They were designed for JDM Gathers Speakers to be mounted there. Oh how I miss my 91 Si.

Adam Smith9 ימים לפני

My daily is a '91 CX trim package. It has a B16A swap. No power steering. No AC. All mechanical. I love it.

Gabor Csuzdi9 ימים לפני

1991 was anything but early for hot hatches, after the Peugeot 104 ZS, VW Golf GTi of the 1970s, and Lancia Delta Integrale and Peugeot 205 GTi of the 1980s...

Nicos10 ימים לפני

wow

Matej matej10 ימים לפני

Here in Slovenia Europe is one for sale 1.6 16v 96 kw 131 hp with 194000 kilometres for 5200 euros it's expensive for 30 years old car

Matej matej11 ימים לפני

There was also 1.6L 16v here in Europe with 130 hp same engine as crx Honda my friend had 1.6 16v civic and it was fast for teenager back then. You can tell from a far it was 1.6 16v because it had difrend bonnet with the a bulge

Stevie Jo11 ימים לפני

But it is very cool it's original, and unrestored

Stevie Jo11 ימים לפני

Imagine a 300HP K24 swapped into it. Your talking a very fast car!

space kid13 ימים לפני

"rare" lol I have like 5 of these in my neighborhood, all in mint condition (usa ftw)

Nicholas Crothamel13 ימים לפני

Doug: Before I get started Me: *aggressively spams arrow key*

X Æ A-1213 ימים לפני

vtAk

David Sanchez14 ימים לפני

Proud owner of a 1994 Honda Civic LX. Mine is actually called eg civic having more of a egg shape. Obviously used and abused. Still driving after 26 years 145000 miles. Have the same motor in that one but 1.5L. Honda always performs.

The Cross Man15 ימים לפני

"Rear headwest" @10:35

tuowl0516 ימים לפני

I remember when this generation was new; liked the CRX more. I definitely appreciate the history of the car but something about the looks never did it for me. Reminded me too much of the Colt hatch of that era? Talons, Eclipse and even a non-hatch Z24 Cavalier, Probe GT were nicer imo for the price.

Justin Couch17 ימים לפני

PGMFI was much better than the MPFI system. Anyone who had a Civic of that era knows that. I even converted my 1991 sedan with a 1.5L MPFI to the 1.6L MPFI to get that extra power.

WarpedNut17 ימים לפני

Dude has one of those faces

_______17 ימים לפני

Just noticing the nice bend in the rear drivers side steelie

Tech Nine18 ימים לפני

I own the base model, it has 70hp doug

2prize21 יום לפני

pure simplicity

Tweekkat The Cat21 יום לפני

Cool Vibrations

Jim Hester21 יום לפני

I had the DX. Extra money for the passenger side mirror and I had to buy the radio cassette too. Loved the car. Would like to drive that one again to re-live the experience. Sadly rust got the better of it after 100,000 miles. Canadian seat belt law was I guess different as the belts were attached to the pillar. A little in the way for back seat entry and exit. They still make the North American civics in Canada.

Neil Hass22 ימים לפני

The fuzzy game naturally plant because draw arespectively time round a undesirable behavior. guttural H habitual, pricey space

Robert Lawrence Bany23 ימים לפני

Headwest

mike stuart23 ימים לפני

We is finally reviewing his own car

Jason G24 ימים לפני

I had a base model, it also didn’t come with a rear wiper, radio and cigarette lighter, but I loved it

Alexander Vaughn25 ימים לפני

I want that car in perfect condition

lobit1226 ימים לפני

one of the coolest design features is the glass/ visibility. I think this is part of the reasons these cars feel alot faster than they are. They are actually a bit scary / exciting to go fast in.

Barry Miscampbell27 ימים לפני

From Australia, I owned a 1989 4 dr GL auto sedan for 14 years. It was the best car I have ever owned. Fantastic handling from the double wishbone suspension would allow the 1.5 auto to out perform nearly anything else on the road through corners. B series motor, even without VETC, lovely reving and sounding and this was with duel carduretors and not EFI. With the engine mounted on the left side in a right hand drive car the balance is always going to be better one up driving. Honda changed this when they needed to have their engines rotate the opposite direction for F1 racing and joined the mainstream. Very easy and enjoyable to drive, electric windows and a/c standard. Very well made and reliable. Also a beautiful design to look at, I think the sedan was more balanced than the hatchback. Unfortunately the next model was a little bigger, with a longer stroke softer suspension to make it more favorable for Americans. Also a AWD version was sold in Japan. Unfortunately l sold it when it was 21 years old. Bought a 8th gen Civic 1.8 auto, more relaxed highway driving but virtually everything else was a backwards step. The latest Civics I don't feel have advanced any further, except for all the safety equipment.

misuiu6427 ימים לפני

I loved my red 1990SI. I drove it 11 years commuting 160 miles roundtrip. I watched this video for the memories. .

Daniel Santos27 ימים לפני

Neat quirk about that generation of Honda clocks. If the ignition was off been with no key, you could push in the cover and it would light the clock momentarily.

John28 ימים לפני

Doug - the seatbelt mounted on the door was a solution to the "passive restraint" requirement, an alternative to the "motorized mouse" common at the time. You were actually never supposed to unbuckle it but sort of crawl in underneath it, close the door and - like magic - federal passive restraint requirement met. That also explains the emergency release(s) you mentioned - sort of reinforcement by guilt in a CYA approach.

ADDvanced28 ימים לפני

Handling gets a 4 out of 10? Jfc doug. Please go autocross so you learn how to drive man. These things slay.

ThinkPad2228 ימים לפני

I'd happily daily drive this all it would need is an android auto head unit.

Aben Rojas28 ימים לפני

This Honda Civic is my dream car

Panda MilkShake28 ימים לפני

Please tell me I am not the only one that LOVES these types of interiors in cars. The analog stuff, the sharp yet rounded off edges on this monochrome black interior. I just love em.

Ron Damonחודש לפני

I don't know how so many people like such an ugly car...!!!!

Raul Mundoחודש לפני

That thing is clean.

Throttle Twister Cyclesחודש לפני

Doug has no business reviewing anything built before 2000

Jason Layחודש לפני

Still one of the best interiors in an average 80s car.

Anthony Starkחודש לפני

This is cool but nothing beats the CR-X

Donnelle Bivensחודש לפני

Seatbelt Warning: They probably repurposed the handbrake housing for Civics with automatic seatbelts.

Senna4EvRחודש לפני

0-60 in 7.5 seconds was very quick for the day. I guess If one compares it to the acceleration of a Ford GT40...yeah 1 out of 10.

Joel Lemieuxחודש לפני

My parents had a base 1991 Civic sedan. It had a 5 speed. My 1984 Civic had a 4 speed (and a manual choke!)

Herbie Pחודש לפני

Is this the fastest car?

Matt McNicollחודש לפני

A few years ago, after a car accident, I had borrowed my grandmas low mileage 2000 civic DX (EK) hatch while I shopped around for a new car. Jesus Christ, I couldn’t get over the low weight and how agile it felt. She was 85 at the time and still driving stick too, but that D15.. you had to wind the shit out of it just to keep up with modern traffic, and all the new SUVs around you seemed like dumptrucks. Good memories.

fembot attackחודש לפני

This car ALWAYS gets stolen in my country. My uncle just chains a tire up to poles whenever leaving it.

postersm 71חודש לפני

The premium Honda radios were made by Alpine

Jean-Andre Sonnenscheinחודש לפני

The civic si or as we call it in germany the Honda CRX got a 160hp VTEC version I think that was the must have performance version you wanted back in the 90s :D

Jean-Andre Sonnenscheinחודש לפני

I love how the exhaust is just like hanging there like Honda did not even try to hide it a bit or make it hang a bit higher so its not so noticeable :D

Vinny Bruceחודש לפני

I would mind get one of those as a collector side of I like the 99 model

Michael Manחודש לפני

The seatbelts are on the door because "automatic" belts were required at this time. You left them fastened at all times and could simply get in and out without unbuckling-- hence the emergency release stickers.

R Marחודש לפני

These are great cars. Basic, but so fun to drive.

Brandon Curtisחודש לפני

I still have a La Bra and the original Rear hatch cover unfortunately cars long gone lol

sirdonicusחודש לפני

My first car* 89 EF Dx hatchback 4speed manual in sky blue. This video brings back a lot of memories 😂👍🏽

Bobby Mחודש לפני

This car is 30 years old with 30 newer models after it to choose from and doug is picking on the 108hp? That sort of mindset got all of these things ruined in the first place.

Argura98חודש לפני

6:25 it is not strange at all. it is cost effective for manufacturer to make the same door for all trims and models of civic and just power sunroof for SI. consider the sales volume didn't justified cost to make separate power doors.

Keith Cindy Panamaחודש לפני

I had a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire with Manual widow and electric sun roof

Keith Cindy Panamaחודש לפני

Could you do one on the 1991. Toyota Tercel? Or the 1981 Corolla.

Kalebחודש לפני

I saw an ad for a bone stock, one owner '91 civic Si for $3000 Canadian a couple months ago and I still regret not getting it

Arnold Guisaחודש לפני

That was my moms first car back in the day.

Michael Packardחודש לפני

10:35 headwests

Adam Voinovichחודש לפני

Chevrolet Beretta had the seat belts on the door too.

Zack Forbingחודש לפני

The only civic I would buy 😍

Larry Pageחודש לפני

Si's have rear disc breaks!

Rafael Vargasחודש לפני

Can you make a review of the 1989-1994 suzuki swift GT

kaefergarageחודש לפני

I love this Civic and the area, when they were built. I owned a couple of it and still was satisfied with them. It's so cool, that you got a "real survivor". Awesome. I like your videos a lot. Here, I have to point out some comments you've said during the video. You showed the car for the US market. A lot of features weren't available for the US. Starting with the engine: in Germany it was available from 75 up to 150 HP. The power roof was never with a crank. Never. Honda started building in power roofs with the predecessor (AH) in 1983. Never mechanical, always electrical. Also we had power window and power steering with the 110 HP - 150 HP engine ;) The predecessor - btw - was available with up to 101 HP in Germany. PGM-FI. It was special. It was an own development by Honda. Nevertheless. In those days it was not common, to have fuel injection in small cars. That is the special on it. The predecessor also was not the first hatchback by Honda. The Civic is a hatchback since it is produced back in 1972. The safety belts is a US market feature. The structure of the b-post and rocker rail is modified for that. The little storage pocket in the back was only on the passenger side. Yes. But there is a reason. Simply, there is no room for a storage box because of the filling system on the drivers side. You can see the filler door while you speak about the storage pocket. The headrests for the back seat bench was available in Germany with the more "luxury" options. As soon you bought the fuel injection, you had the head rests. With a little facelift in 1989 the big head rest (like seen in your video) came as a standard in the back. Anyway: so sool.

Dislob3חודש לפני

Do the basic tercel