A salvage company showcases a man attempting to get rid of his 1991 Honda Civic hatchback with nearly 400,000 miles.

Auto Parts City Inc. posted a Facebook reel of a high-mileage vehicle that simply reached the point where its owner no longer wants to keep paying for insurance and license plates. However, when the car rolled into the yard, it immediately caught the workers’ attention.

What Makes This 1991 Honda Civic Special?

According to the owner, he’s had the Civic for roughly 20 years, purchasing it back in 2005 for just $700. Despite its age, the car still runs, having totalled nearly 400,000 miles. “396,000 miles on this thing, and he did it all with no air conditioning,” said the man behind the camera. “There is no AC in this car.”

Despite acknowledging that many Honda enthusiasts love these old hatchbacks, the man behind the camera insists they won’t be able to sell the vehicle. “I know a lot of people love these hatchback cars… but we’re not saving this one. It’s going into the crusher.”

However, one employee confidently claims the Civic could still sell for real money. “Juan over here told me he thinks I can sell this thing for $1,500,” the man claimed. 

The two employees made a bet to see if they could sell the Civic, prompting debate among viewers regarding the vehicle’s worth. 

How Much Might The 1991 Honda Civic Be Worth?

Overwhelmingly, the comments agreed that the car could sell for $1,500, with some speculating it could sell for more. “You can sell it for $2,000,” wrote one user. “To be honest. People are willing to pay that much for one of these. Especially since there’s a kit out there where you can put a K20 engine in it.”

In terms of likely value, it is very possible that a 1991 Civic in rough or average condition typically appraises much lower than the $1,500 figure being tossed around. According to Edmunds, typical trade-in values range from about $487 to $1,682 on the low end and up to roughly $2,090 to $2,663 in private sales if the car is average to clean.  

However, pure scrap value is lower, often only a few hundred dollars if the raw metal is crushed. The Honda Civic scrap value averages between $492 to $640.

While these cars aren’t rare classic collectibles by default, they maintain strong niche appeal among budget buyers. This is because civics have lots of aftermarket support and reliable engines.  Enthusiast forums show plenty of debates about what a ’90-’91 hatch is worth. One Reddit thread had users arguing that $1,500 was far too low for a 1991 Honda Civic posted in the forum. 

Now, the selling price will ultimately depend on the condition of the car, any modifications, and general state. However, there is definitely a deep appreciation for the early 1990’s Honda Civic hatchbacks. So all things considered, it’s worth a shot selling the hatchbook to an enthusiast. 

MotorBiscuit reached out to Auto Parts City Inc. for comment via Facebook Messenger and email. We’ll update the story if we find out if the car was sold or crushed.