{"id":6891,"date":"2025-10-16T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.undergroundz.org\/?p=6891"},"modified":"2025-10-17T09:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:43:46","slug":"you-need-this-for-your-wife-expert-goes-to-junk-yard-then-he-spots-this-rare-honda-in-perfect-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.undergroundz.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/16\/you-need-this-for-your-wife-expert-goes-to-junk-yard-then-he-spots-this-rare-honda-in-perfect-condition\/","title":{"rendered":"'You Need This for Your Wife:' Expert Goes to Junk Yard. Then He Spots This Rare Honda In Perfect Condition"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In a sea of wrecks and rusted fenders, one car at this Illinois junkyard shouldn\u2019t even be here. The engine hums. The paint gleams. And when the camera pans closer, the surprise is almost comic: a 2012 Honda Crosstour, one of the most unloved cars of its era, running like it just left the showroom.<\/p>\n

In a viral TikTok, which has been viewed more than 144,000 times, the unnamed social media manager from Auto Parts City (@autopartscity) in Illinois zooms in to showcase a black Honda Crosstour that defies all logic. Pristine and well-running, it\u2019s already found a new owner at the end of the video, thanks to its large cargo area that\u2019s well-suited for stowing a relative\u2019s wheelchair on trips.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don’t know who woke up one morning and was like, \u2018I want to go out and buy a Honda Accord Crosstour,\u2019\u201d the narrator remarks before introducing new owner Rolando. \u201cSeriously, do you know anybody that ever owned one of these things?\u201d<\/p>\n

The narration continues with bemused curiosity\u2014observing the gleaming black paint, the crisp body lines\u2014and a dash of disbelief: \u201cI have absolutely no idea why this Crosstour ended up at the junkyard because it seems to run and drive just fine.\u201d At that moment, the video transforms from a scrap-yard salvage hunt into a subtle redemption story: a once-derided car, still alive and useful.<\/p>\n

Why the Honda Crosstour Was a Misfire<\/h2>\n

To understand why this moment is so arresting, it helps to revisit the Crosstour\u2019s oddball origin. Honda introduced the Accord Crosstour<\/a> in late 2009 for the 2010 model year, marketing it as a hybrid of a sedan and a \u201ctall wagon,\u201d featuring a sloped fastback hatchback attached to the Accord\u2019s platform. The styling, however, proved polarizing<\/a>. Critics ridiculed the crossbred proportions: a long hood, short rear overhang, and a rear profile that didn\u2019t clearly align with sedan, coupe, or SUV identities.<\/p>\n

Sales struggled. After a few years under the \u201cAccord Crosstour\u201d name, Honda dropped the Accord prefix<\/a> in 2012. Honda refreshed its styling and offered more equipment, including a standard backup camera and optional features such as Forward Collision Warning<\/a>. But in the U.S., the Crosstour never caught on. By August 2015, Honda ceased production due to weak demand<\/a>. Total U.S. sales dropped precipitously<\/a> in later years, with just over 9,100 sold in 2015.<\/p>\n

Despite the styling backlash, the Crosstour shared many of its mechanical bones<\/a> with the dependable Accord, which explains why some still regard it as a bit of a sleeper. Early versions used a 3.5-liter V-6<\/a> producing around 271 horsepower, paired with a five-speed automatic, with optional all-wheel drive in some trims.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 2013, the car received an update<\/a>: a more efficient J35Y1 V-6 engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, improved fuel economy, and revised styling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 2015 model was officially rated at 19 city\/28 highway mpg<\/a> (combined ~22 mpg). Cargo capacity with seats folded can reach about 51.3 cubic feet, making it more versatile than a typical sedan trunk.<\/p>\n

Still, many owners and enthusiasts admit drawbacks. Online forums<\/a> discuss the vehicle\u2019s added weight relative to a typical Accord\u2014sometimes up to 1,000 lbs\u2014and criticize the sloped hatch\u2019s height, which limits usable cargo height. Some say the interior felt borrowed from earlier Accord generations with minimal fanfare.<\/p>\n

How the 2012 Honda Crosstour Found a Home<\/h2>\n

In the video, the car never looks like a parts donor, since it\u2019s intact and arguably functional. As the video ends, we meet Auto Parts City employee Rolando, who will be the new owner. His wife, who uses a wheelchair, needs a vehicle with a cargo area that can accommodate it. The Crosstour\u2019s hatch and spatial layout apparently suit that need well.<\/p>\n

A company spokesperson said via email, \u201cThis Crosstour is one of those cars that I just can\u2019t understand why the people junked it. Our employee, who purchased it has driven it absolutely trouble-free for the past 30 days. We just shrug our shoulders.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one thing to find a working car in a junkyard; it\u2019s another to see that car solve someone\u2019s mobility problem. For readers who live in the fold-and-haul world of SUVs and crossovers, it underlines how design decisions for the hatch and its low lift-over with a wide opening can matter deeply beyond stylistic debates.<\/p>\n

In the broader context of car culture on TikTok, the resurrection of niche models is becoming a recurring theme. Just as the Pontiac Aztek<\/a>, Saturn Ion, or Dodge Magnum have undergone social-media re-evaluations, the Crosstour is enjoying a second life<\/a> in the public imagination.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These platforms allow enthusiasts and curious viewers to dig up the \u201codd ones\u201d and ask: What if this weird car was secretly good? In this case, the clip is a reminder that parts lots and salvage yards are the final checkpoint for vehicles society casts off. From those ashes, you sometimes find hidden utility.<\/p>\n

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