Christmas Surprise: Car Throttle's Honda SMX Assessment and Restoration Challenges

In this episode of Car Throttle, the guys surprise Ethan with a Honda SMX for Christmas. But let me tell you, this car is rough. They take it to Auto Matrix to find out just how bad it really is. Lee, the expert, gives his first impressions and admits that he's seen worse. Good start, I suppose. They take a look at the exterior and find missing parts, rusty arches, and flat tires. It's not looking great, but hey, at least they tried to fill in some of the gaps. The team moves on to the interior, which is mostly intact but has some water damage. They discover leaks and mechanical issues, but overall, the car seems to be in decent shape mechanically. However, the real problem lies in the extensive rust and welding that needs to be done. Replacement parts are hard to come by, as many of them are discontinued. The cost of repairs is discussed, and the team contemplates whether it's worth restoring the car. They leave it up to the viewers to decide what they should do with it. All in all, it's a challenging project, but with some TLC, this Honda SMX could be brought back to life.

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Viewer Reactions for Is This The Rustiest Car We've Ever Owned?

• Many users are expressing the desire to save and restore the car.
• Some suggest teaching Ethan how to weld.
• One user suggests converting the car into a mini camper for a European road trip.
• Users appreciate the rare and quirky nature of the car.
• Some users mention the potential for great content in a restoration series.
• There are comments about the previous car being scrapped and the importance of saving this one.
• Suggestions are made to spin a wheel to choose a new color for the car.
• Users mention the love-themed marketing for the car.
• Some users comment on the tidiness of the garage.
• There are suggestions to turbocharge the car.