"Spridget" (dustbustervans)
03/02/2019 at 21:30 • Filed to: Honda Passport, New Car
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"Spridget" (dustbustervans)
03/02/2019 at 21:30 • Filed to: Honda Passport, New Car | 8
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The wood is the only thing holding the hatch open
1995 Honda Passport; 3.2L V6 + auto + four wheel drive. It needs a tuneup, a good cleaning (tackled the interior today), weatherstripping, new hatch struts, a fender flare, and the driver’s side passenger door doesn’t open, but, for the price of a gift, it’s a great deal. I already love it; it looks like the perfect daily driver/occasional beach/moutain/tailgate combo. The interior is basically mint, and the rear tailgate setup (despite the sagging hatch) is awesome. AMA in the comments.
Jay, the practical enthusiast
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 21:04 |
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I've never seen this generation passport. Looks awesome. How many miles does it have? How are you going to fix the door?
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Spridget
> Jay, the practical enthusiast
03/02/2019 at 21:07 |
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184,000 give or take.
That’s a good question; it won’t open from either side, making it difficult to get the door panel off. I’ll probably look on Youtube or some forums and find a way to get the door panel off; I’m assuming it’s something in the locking mechanism which won’t release fully, or the something with the handle that’s broken.
TheJWT
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 21:34 |
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You were right, I like this very much
Bo Knows
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 21:37 |
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That body style is great. I’d be very interested in that, a 96-ish Nissan Pathfinder or a 96-ish Isuzu rodeo. Love those.
My X-type is too a real Jaguar
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 21:38 |
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There’s one of these in the Atlanta East Pull a Part it might have been that color I was there today
it was pretty comple
te, I don’t know where you are but they are out there
jminer
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 21:40 |
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That is awesome. I’ve been casually looking for either a Passport or Rodeo for a while as they’re pretty nice small (but not too small) vehicles for light off road/exploring duty.
If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 21:41 |
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Instrument b innacle buttons are bae
Under_Score
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 21:42 |
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My parents had a Rodeo long ago and they loved it!
Racin'Jason001
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 21:56 |
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Awesome!
Future Heap Owner
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 22:00 |
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I didn’t realize P assports used to look like this! As a known Rodeo/Trooper lover, I think you made out great.
For Sweden
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 22:32 |
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The driver door not opening seems like a serious issue, no?
Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 22:58 |
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Always liked the Rodeo. How is parts availability on these?
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Spridget
> For Sweden
03/02/2019 at 23:05 |
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Whoops, meant the driver’s side passenger door.
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Spridget
> jminer
03/02/2019 at 23:06 |
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You should get one; let’s make this the new Official Oppo Car of 2019.
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Spridget
> My X-type is too a real Jaguar
03/02/2019 at 23:07 |
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I’m in NC; they’re common enough that I don’t feel the need to drive a couple hours for parts. Thanks for the tip though.
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Spridget
> Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
03/02/2019 at 23:08 |
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Not bad; they were the best selling “import” SUV in the US for several years. Plus, many of the parts are shared with the Isuzu pickup, Amigo, and second gen Passport/Rodeo.
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Spridget
> TheJWT
03/02/2019 at 23:09 |
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You should trade your Fit for one.
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Spridget
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
03/02/2019 at 23:09 |
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I personally prefer the simplicity of those to all of the different options seen on newer cars.
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Spridget
> Bo Knows
03/02/2019 at 23:16 |
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This and Rodeo are the same car; as far as I know, only the badges, grill, wheels, radio, bumpers, and d-pillar coloration are different. If you’re cross- shopping the two, just buy whichever is cheapest.
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jminer
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 23:21 |
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Ha! I think the 2019 Oppo car is a used TDI sportwagen. Atleast 2 or 3 of us have already bought one (including me)now that they got the emissions fix approved.
That’s put a dent in my adventure- mobile fund, but maybe in next few months I’ll get the itch to really buy one.
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 23:39 |
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in person before
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TheJWT
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 23:41 |
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I honestly couldn’t tell you the last time I saw one in Ohio.
LongbowMkII
> Spridget
03/02/2019 at 23:41 |
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My completely uneducated guess would be to try to remove the latch from inside. Or maybe some panel like a speaker.
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Spridget
> LongbowMkII
03/03/2019 at 01:56 |
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Based on the forums, there are two sets of screws to remove the panel : around the latch and around the speaker.
Not a bad guess.
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Spridget
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
03/03/2019 at 01:57 |
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The Isuzu Rodeos were the same and pretty common, but the Passport is definitely a little more obscure.
DuckHunter71
> Spridget
03/03/2019 at 08:28 |
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Very nice! I always liked those “snowflake-ish” wheels on them. I tried to buy a similar Rodeo a few years back for a song but the guy backed out on the sale and kept texting me wanting to hang out (??).
I’ve always been a 4Runner guy, but have discovered that most of the other 90s/00s Japanese SUVs were just as good and can be had for much better prices. I just picked up a one-owner 2004 Pathfinder 4x4 with 108k miles in November and have been driving the heck out of it. Enjoy your new project!
