How I Flipped A Civic For $1,000+ Profit! | Trade/Flip to Dream Car | EP 2!

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  • Опубліковано 21 січ 2025

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  • @SmplBuilds
    @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +59

    UPDATE! Civic sold today for $2,500!

    • @REJ73-dh8gn
      @REJ73-dh8gn Місяць тому +2

      Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @nephv2372
      @nephv2372 Місяць тому +3

      Thanksgiving is happy

    • @TheTechnoaddict
      @TheTechnoaddict Місяць тому +2

      @@SmplBuilds was the guy blind😅

    • @Orlando_Vroom
      @Orlando_Vroom Місяць тому

      Duuudee LFG!

    • @Vixze_
      @Vixze_ Місяць тому +1

      Hurray! cant wait to see the next vid man congrats

  • @darkproduce15
    @darkproduce15 Місяць тому +48

    Landlord special on the civic. bang bang

  • @REJ73-dh8gn
    @REJ73-dh8gn Місяць тому +21

    I would’ve pulled the black trim off the other side and used the tape over there too so it would match.

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +2

      New owner can do whatever they want with it but not a bad suggestion!

    • @ashleighelizabeth5916
      @ashleighelizabeth5916 Місяць тому

      Totally agree. You could even give the next owner the trim pieces if they ever want to go dig up a matching set.

  • @siamiam
    @siamiam Місяць тому +15

    another nice simple project :)
    the black out tape was a good easy solution, taking off all those stickers from everywhere on the car and restoring the black trim was quite satisfying
    the car is not perfect but it will be the perfect car for the new owners

  • @saugusandsausages
    @saugusandsausages Місяць тому +3

    Great work man! Looks just like this Civic that a sales guy I know has, except his is green. He’s had it for years and still gets him great gas mileage.

  • @BlueKhaos76
    @BlueKhaos76 Місяць тому +3

    I agree with everything but the tape! and also when you powerwashed it the distributor wasnt covered,,you guys are awesome I just own 2 99 Civics and I am passionate about them,,,,SALUTE!!

  • @SmplBuilds
    @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +6

    Brakes and taillight issues are fixed!! The car now runs and drives great and it is ready to be driven away. Video proof updated in FB listing. Lmk if you're interested! First $2,500 takes it :) Thank you

  • @adinchina1
    @adinchina1 Місяць тому +16

    Not bad for the budget. But if you went to so much trouble for paint prep I would just go with the spray guy and matching paint. Matching paint would’ve cost you 50 bucks and but it would look near perfect. Also you should’ve addressed the breaks at it’s maybe not expensive repair but on the listing when is says it must be towed is a big red flag for a lot of potential customers

    • @Galorchs
      @Galorchs Місяць тому +4

      Crazy how he listed the brake lines as the only con, meanwhile the car is missing a whole exhaust

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      It's just a little loud lol. Car runs and drives and the big issue was the brakes

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +2

      Fixing the brake lines now!

    • @adinchina1
      @adinchina1 Місяць тому +1

      @@SmplBuilds that’s good 👍 see btw if maybe you can get the exhaust from a junkyard?

    • @evoman44
      @evoman44 Місяць тому

      ​@@adinchina1I also thought that he could had sourced a used exhaust from the junkyard or finding someone that is parting out a Civic on FB marketplace for a decent price.

  • @cgresham
    @cgresham Місяць тому +1

    this is just a comment to go out to anyone. dents and glass cleaning are your friend for low end cheap repairs, just takes time. get the panel off/disassembled if needed and just tap it out with something with a small or flat impact until it looks even just a little better. windshield rock chip repairs, get a cheap resin glass repair kit and just put some rainx stuff on it and itll look much better.

    • @agustinmorlino8544
      @agustinmorlino8544 Місяць тому

      I thought the same. Harbor freight dent pulling kit or something. Looked for some junk yard cosmetic parts too: shocked he attempted to sell without fixing the brake line

    • @cgresham
      @cgresham Місяць тому

      @ just a regular rubber hammer, wood and tons of patience goes a long ways to make fender dents better, but pullers can strip paint. i’m talking more like the cheapest repair method for the >500 dollar cars

    • @agustinmorlino8544
      @agustinmorlino8544 Місяць тому

      True. Lots of good points but he’s simple builds and will be doing some work on subscribers cars and on this challenge. A couple hundred bucks at HF and he’ll have some decent stuff for channel work

  • @jasonoshima6839
    @jasonoshima6839 Місяць тому +10

    The brake line should have been done. The fact that the new driver can't drive it away is going to end up costing you (likely more than the brake line fix).

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +2

      Working on fixing that right now! Just fixed lines and bleeding brakes and it should be fixed 👌🏼

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead Місяць тому

    Love it man, you seem to know just what needs attention & what isn't really as important!

  • @fvkaciv
    @fvkaciv Місяць тому +5

    having a budget is great but i definitely would’ve liked to see a more in depth build on this car

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      Maybe for the next one 👍🏻

  • @phlegmvtic_graphics
    @phlegmvtic_graphics Місяць тому

    I really loved this ep!! Excited for the next🙌🏽

  • @markmishchuk8869
    @markmishchuk8869 Місяць тому

    Loving the consistency 🔥

  • @evoman44
    @evoman44 Місяць тому

    I have been waiting to see what your next project was going to be and just discovered this new series of flipping cars which I think it's a great idea. However I suggest on focusing more on the quality of the restoration to be able to sell the car for more money.
    First of all I suggest investing in getting your own battery charger. I had bought one my self from Harbor freight and it has paid for it's self already by charging my cars batteries multiple times.
    Second you could had gotten a used exhaust and other trim pieces from someone that was parting out a civic on FB marketplace if you don't have a salvage yard near by.
    Third I recommend improving your work and skills on paint work. A simple 4k coat of clear followed by wet sanding and then buffing the whole car would had made it look great.

  • @ianthegeekfreak
    @ianthegeekfreak Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful transformation, also the torch method is amazing idk why people hate on it. Plastic restore alone doesnt work long term on super sun faded stuff like that (ask me how I know)

  • @da-mazing8500
    @da-mazing8500 Місяць тому +8

    Normally love your work. This one started rough and the work on it was rough for me. I get you wanted a quick video though and will serve a purpose. I just think with a bit more effort and not a lot more money, it could have been far more presentable

    • @MrWhomp
      @MrWhomp Місяць тому +3

      Sad to see someone with so much potential cut corners like this.

    • @IonCarbon3.0
      @IonCarbon3.0 Місяць тому

      It’s a quick flip bro he could have not recorded at all

    • @cursedwolf23
      @cursedwolf23 27 днів тому

      Yeah I just stopped the video very disappointed 😢 and unsubscribe not giving my energy to laziness

  • @jaz8615
    @jaz8615 Місяць тому +1

    hey! I already saw a similar comment but I might as well shoot my shot.
    earlier this year my grandmother on my mothers side died an unexpected preventable death due to a bedsore formed in a physically rehab facility. Due to the fact that my moms an only child raised by her and I’m my moms only child it hit us and especially her quite hard. I was driving my own car at the time, but I currently drive my grandmothers 97 Honda civic coupe due to my old car breaking (which I’m beyond grateful to have). It is mechanically in great condition sans needing a new muffler but could use a solid detail like scratch and dent correction repaint rims trim clean up etc. I’m not sure where you’re located but I would love to surprise my mom with showing her the revitalizing she always wanted to give the car while her mom was here. let me know if you can help!

  • @xinx-fn8973
    @xinx-fn8973 Місяць тому +1

    I’d include the broken off part of the exhaust, just in case someone wants re-weld it/fix it

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      It's in the trunk with the car 👍🏻

  • @robscene66
    @robscene66 Місяць тому

    Fair play showing the fiesta didn’t go to plan, good luck with the next one 🤙

  • @Vixze_
    @Vixze_ Місяць тому

    Looks great, im sure a parent will get this as a starter for there child, awesome job man i would buy it like that for 2,500 quick!

  • @eastcoastken
    @eastcoastken Місяць тому

    Love seeing you back to your roots

  • @Tilmeco
    @Tilmeco Місяць тому

    Would have been a good possible swap into a hatch shell. Hatch is worth a lot more.
    The crv you did was good. Probably the best flip. All the best to you.

  • @kencai6803
    @kencai6803 Місяць тому

    Is always feel good to see these old machines well treated like this, they will be ready to run for another 10 years!

  • @LifeofBrinc
    @LifeofBrinc Місяць тому +7

    Looks like all the civics I’ve ever seen. Half way to the junk yard.

    • @evoman44
      @evoman44 Місяць тому +2

      People just don't know how to take care of cars. I personally own a 95 Integra that I have had for over 20 years. I have kept it in good condition because I have always waxed and maintained it myself well.

  • @ashleighelizabeth5916
    @ashleighelizabeth5916 Місяць тому

    The tape is a neat trick but I'd honestly have pulled the trim off of the passenger side and put the tape on that side in it's place so both sides matched. Knowing how to weld or knowing a friend that welds could have been a quick fix for that muffler too.
    Your price point on the finished product isn't too far off from what I've seen in my area. Trouble is finding the $500 sample that is in actually running condition. Most people here are still wanting at least $2 for a non running car and some are asking that much for just a rolling shell (no motor or trans). It seems like you have to have a deal fall into your lap (like this one did for you) or know somebody to get the cars you can actually flip for a profit even if you are doing all the work and cutting corners with parts.

  • @kevincastillo8881
    @kevincastillo8881 Місяць тому

    Perfect timing! And I have a similar vehicle, I’ll be taking some notes of this video. Thank you!

  • @jarvisgames588
    @jarvisgames588 Місяць тому

    You still helping people fix their cars on a budget lol I’m in Cali

  • @SlowDelSol
    @SlowDelSol Місяць тому +2

    Brake lights are on because it’s low on fluid from the leak

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +1

      They were on from a gromet missing on the brake pedal. Fixed it yesterday

  • @1underground747
    @1underground747 Місяць тому

    freaking awesome bud looks great after the paint

  • @1stockb8
    @1stockb8 Місяць тому +1

    @ $875 you can atleast weld a flex pipe on it

  • @javyjav1977
    @javyjav1977 Місяць тому

    Should’ve taken the trim off the pass side and do the tape also.

  • @nunyabuisness6614
    @nunyabuisness6614 Місяць тому +4

    “quick and easy” & “not over complicating this build” sounds like an excuse after seeing some of corners cut for this to be “fixed/flipped”. at least for 2500, this should get a lil more love before it becomes someone else’s headache, just my opinion tho

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      For the right buyer the car is worth it and a great price. Also just fixed the brakes and taillight issue

  • @KindaMexic4n
    @KindaMexic4n Місяць тому

    Can you do a 2012 Civic build? I have one and would love to have inspiration with that gen

  • @78town
    @78town Місяць тому +3

    Bro is a wizard with a spray can

  • @marcotsubero
    @marcotsubero 23 дні тому

    A dealership owner screws another person, no surprises there. Great work on the build!

  • @franciscobacino2216
    @franciscobacino2216 Місяць тому

    Just so you know, it's not an ex trim as you posted it on facebook market. The ex comes with a sunroof. Good flipping anyways.

  • @lensert1085
    @lensert1085 Місяць тому

    cool content bro keep it up jersey love

  • @BihWhat
    @BihWhat Місяць тому +1

    How much do you guys charge to tint a 2 door coupe I saw on the website you guys do it

  • @skyhawk5156
    @skyhawk5156 Місяць тому

    Nice work. You just saved another Civic going junkyard 👍

  • @iced1614
    @iced1614 Місяць тому

    Hey. What kind of lift do you have? Been wanting to get one. Yours kinda seems like the ones at discount tires.
    Please let me know!

  • @themadmallard
    @themadmallard Місяць тому

    any reason you used the torch to 'wake up' the trim instead of just using your heat gun?

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      Heat gun takes 100x longer

  • @remembermeordie
    @remembermeordie Місяць тому

    Where do you do your work? Are you renting that garage bay? I'm looking for something like that in my area.

  • @Redbeardanimation
    @Redbeardanimation Місяць тому

    You should see if you can flip a new edge mustang

  • @Mikecox-v3v
    @Mikecox-v3v Місяць тому +2

    Just in time for lunch break

  • @NewEraJami
    @NewEraJami Місяць тому

    What is the name of the microphone you use?

  • @kuztrades
    @kuztrades Місяць тому

    What store did you use to recharge battery

  • @denissaenz3609
    @denissaenz3609 Місяць тому

    Excited 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @DrCh0ngo
    @DrCh0ngo Місяць тому

    Love the videos, but I feel like the costs for the car are unrealistic. $500 for a running civic? It’s virtually impossible to find a similar car in that price range on FB marketplace. Still looking forward to the build and I love your channel.

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      Absolutely not unrealistic if you know where and how to look! Maybe I'll share that in an upcoming episode. Although this car was from a subscriber, deals like this can definitely be found!

    • @ashleighelizabeth5916
      @ashleighelizabeth5916 Місяць тому

      It certainly is unrealistic where I live. People around here are asking as high as 2K for a rolling shell with no motor or transmission in the car at all.

    • @tr7391
      @tr7391 Місяць тому

      @@SmplBuilds it is definitely unrealistic dude. this is running and driving. not ever happening in this market. getting cars from subscribers for a "challenge" isnt really a challenge.

  • @REJ73-dh8gn
    @REJ73-dh8gn Місяць тому

    Now it’s like fishing. Just waiting for a bite…

  • @BONDRO
    @BONDRO Місяць тому

    Are you giving back the money from the canceled giveaway?

  • @ChinitFxt
    @ChinitFxt Місяць тому

    Are you willing to work on local subscribers cars

  • @Brownspeed_auto
    @Brownspeed_auto Місяць тому

    Honestly I thank you should’ve changed the oil

  • @semidrifter9456
    @semidrifter9456 Місяць тому

    You forgot to mention the exhaust problem in your post.

  • @WorldMarkENT
    @WorldMarkENT Місяць тому

    Day 1 of me asking for you to pimp out my 2001 Honda civic because Im broke but I really love this car.

  • @WaynesAdventure
    @WaynesAdventure Місяць тому

    Nice 👍

  • @tonyekthree
    @tonyekthree Місяць тому

    Junk yard run wouldn't hurt

  • @tanovw
    @tanovw Місяць тому

    Wait what happen to the giveaway Gti ? Did I miss something? Lol

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      Yeah the update was posted on all of my socials.

    • @tanovw
      @tanovw Місяць тому

      @SmplBuilds oh okay I just saw it yeah I don't blame you for taking it down if thier is no profit. But still enjoying the content 🙌

  • @joshsmith4488
    @joshsmith4488 Місяць тому

    What about the missing lug nuts

  • @johnking-f4b
    @johnking-f4b Місяць тому

    Awesome

  • @Keaguan
    @Keaguan Місяць тому

    wish cars in my country were $500 😭

  • @plexxivfx
    @plexxivfx Місяць тому

    Yo under 1min gng here

  • @Theofficialbeekeeper1
    @Theofficialbeekeeper1 Місяць тому

    I'd be down to buy it

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      Just added the link in the description 👍🏻

  • @pkday1082
    @pkday1082 Місяць тому

    You just removed over 100hp in stickers😂

  • @frankies9202
    @frankies9202 Місяць тому

    Why not just do a scrap yard run... half ur stuff would been 90 bucks instead if the chrome china handle an black tape

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +1

      @frankies9202 i looked! Junk yard came in clutch though for EP 3. Coming today at 12PM est

  • @TheTechnoaddict
    @TheTechnoaddict Місяць тому +1

    U lost me with the blackout tape🤷‍♂️

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +3

      Haha temporary fix. New owner can buy the new trim and remove the tape easily and throw on new trim

    • @TheTechnoaddict
      @TheTechnoaddict Місяць тому +1

      @SmplBuilds but why not repair the car completely? Was hoping u would be a bit more serious in this series and not continue to do the bare minimum and autozone tune up. But that's just me.

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +2

      @TheTechnoaddict it's a $500 car with a small budget. As the budget increases the cars will get better and budgets will be higher

    • @CFCVideos
      @CFCVideos Місяць тому +1

      @@TheTechnoaddictthis is ALSO the point of the channel. Simple. We have got enough channels on Yt who try to make the perfect build and luckily seem to find every part and piece for a car for cheap. This channel is honest and real

    • @TheTechnoaddict
      @TheTechnoaddict Місяць тому +2

      @CFCVideos it doesn't need to be perfect. Just a little more dept as this. The black-out tape is what some not so thrust worthy salesman would do.

  • @cacadeperro
    @cacadeperro Місяць тому +4

    I liked the channel when you put effort into thevideos. this is just lazy dude.,..extended a long ass video for a simple car wash and tape?Lmfao bro come on.

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      This is about a trade/ flip series. It will only get better from here

    • @AutoMotivate
      @AutoMotivate Місяць тому

      I feel like he did a good bit in this video bro. Could he have done more? I guess.

  • @cacadeperro
    @cacadeperro Місяць тому

    tape looks trashy af to me, much rather woukld have left those clips on.

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      It peels right off if new owner doesn't like it

  • @aidensanford228
    @aidensanford228 Місяць тому

    Hey you sold that to my dad lmao😂

  • @shaunwalker2055
    @shaunwalker2055 Місяць тому

    1st ex I’ve seen without a sunroof.

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому +1

      My apologies it is a DX

    • @shaunwalker2055
      @shaunwalker2055 Місяць тому

      @ no need to apologize I thought you had a unicorn LOL. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!!!

  • @Theofficialbeekeeper1
    @Theofficialbeekeeper1 Місяць тому

    I'm always so early

  • @frankies9202
    @frankies9202 Місяць тому

    30 cent lug stud swap to hard ...

  • @siwydym8457
    @siwydym8457 Місяць тому

    To auto chyba kupi tylko niewidomy bo tragedia

  • @gilnavarro2529
    @gilnavarro2529 Місяць тому

    The tape ruined the build

    • @SmplBuilds
      @SmplBuilds  Місяць тому

      It peels off in 2 seconds if new owner buys the trim lol

  • @kgothatsommogoale3265
    @kgothatsommogoale3265 Місяць тому

    What's your dream car?🥹