Year of manufacture 1991 First year of ownership 2000 Most recent year of ownership 2000 Engine and transmission 2. I'm not sure of how quick it is, but its definitely between 6. I have an unrusted out model which is very unusual in the Midwest. The rear seats are a bad joke. My only dissatisfaction is the 2. Timing belt got replaced at 93,000 and at 174,000. Bought it as my first car in 92.
Never needed a drop of oil between 5k mile changes. The back seat had very little legroom but adequate headroom, and there was quite decent trunk space. Handling is incredible except in snow. Brakes are fine; I had no issues with brakes. I have taken out many turbo cars that have a lot more power than me. I purchased it with 99K and it's now showing 155K mainly highway miles , this car has had no major problems.
I remember it being dead slow…. Go Honda, this car is a winner. The Honda Prelude was never appreciated quite like the Integra, del Sol, or Civic were, but that doesn't mean it's the redheaded stepchild of Honda's classic compacts. Also, how does the memory seating work? Overall the Honda Prelude is one of the fastest cars in its price range, and has no problem keeping up with some cars double its price. To use this Prelude's pristine condition as the only justifier for its price would be a disservice to the oddity that was the Prelude. I do get looks from younger kids.
I put 50k miles on it annually for four years and enjoyed every mile. Those were by far, my two favorite cars. Knew someone at a former job who had an 86 Prelude in bright red. A lot of people think it's the horse power that wins races, and it's not generally true. Problem is that up in Canada or other places that use salt in winter , these cars have all pretty much melted away. The 86-91 Accord felt more like a very competent boulevard cruiser. Interior is tight but the front seats are very comfortable.
The back seats though are not really suitable for people over the height of 1. It just went about its business so quietly, you had no idea how good it really drove and handled. Performance wise, the engine noise is moderate, ride - firm, and acceleration - brisk only with the 5-speed. Year of manufacture 1991 First year of ownership 1991 Most recent year of ownership 2001 Engine and transmission 2. The exterior is bettered on the front left guard, but will be replaced. I had it for about 2 years until I got in an accident and it was never the same after that. General Comments: In case you're wondering my car looks like the 1993-1996 models even though its listed as 1991.
Only one minor service - brake pads. The smooth wedge shape, the airy greenhouse, even the alloy wheels the Si used—perfect. Either they'll increase in value like the above, or you'll have a bulletproof and daily driver for decades to come. It is very quick and sporty which makes it good for young drivers yet will save much in gas averaging around 21 mpg city. Both my brother and his fiance walked away from it, but it was the end of his car.
Which means quality over all. Alternator caught on fire at approximately 102,000. If you can find low-mileage Japanese enthusiast cars from any time prior to the mid-2000s, it may be worth scooping them up. I could fit an entire bike in the trunk with just the wheels removed. So basically the back seats are for little kids.
It was certainly no powerhouse though. Well, the third generation Prelude does look an awful lot like its predecessor. There aren't too many of them around any more around here. Said car was an almost factory-fresh example, with a scant 9,705 miles on its odometer. If you're in Vtec, gas will be guzzled like crazy. I always thought the 1988-91 Preludes were a facelifted second generation model, but in the course of researching for this post, I found that it was an all new model.
Driver side door will not lock from inside when open. One of the most remarkable things about this auction is how little value this Prelude has lost over 27 years. Ride is excellent and it corners well on curves. I really noticed the 140hp engine of the Si and it handled great but I definitely noticed that it was a bigger car. I investigated an engine change but I was starting to need a different type of car and replaced the Prelude with a Subaru 2. I never drove the car aggressively enough to feel much difference on the move, although it cut the turning radius quite a bit and was very handy for parking maneuvers once you got used to it. This system turns the rear wheels outward at low speeds to simulate a short wheelbase for extra maneuverability, and inwards at high speeds to mimic a longer wheelbase, for added stability.