Unbreakable engine. "Almost" H22 engine can be modified to be a beast. Beautiful body style. Oh yeah, smoked a Mustang Cobra the other day.

None, maybe my car is impracticle, but hey, I''m all about how fast it is.

Got the car for a steal. I am all about rice burners, everyone has a Civic so I went a different route. Body kit, wheels, spoiler, coil-overs and yes, nitrous. Nothing can touch this car. I love it.

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Fast, Great gas Mileage, Quality Built, Looks Sweet, Stlying. Basicly The Whole car is SWEET.

NONE

Nothing Beats the Raw Power of a Honda Prelude SH. Crystal Blue is the sweetest Color. The Car is so Classy, Fast, Reiable, Sporty and don''t forget Quality Built. I love Everything about the Prelude SH.

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Mustang GT but, not practical.

-Looks -Fast car at 4500 RPM -Honda reliability and resale -handeling is awesome for the price.

-Interior could have been finished better. -No leather option -You really have to rev it to move it. -Do not buy this car if you are over 6'' tall.

I purchased this black on black Prelude SH off of the showroom floor in 98''. The car that I really wanted was a used vette, but I could not afford to keep the thing in tires and gas for an everyday driver. I looked at some of the American muscle cars in the Preludes price range, but they could not compare to Honda reliability. I also purchased the Prelude over the Mustang and Camaro, because the car has more class. Sure a Camaro Z-28 will kill the prelude in a straight line, but it won''t out handle the Prelude in harpin turns. I also bought the Prelude over the American Sports cars, because it has a much higher trade-in value. According to Consumer Reports the Honda Prelude has been rated a better buy than the American competition for a person who wants a fun to drive everyday ride.

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Build quality, handling, quiet ride.

Questionable headlight design, lack of low end torque.Steering wheel does not telescope.

I''ve owned Honda products for some time now and I''m quite happy with the brand. When the Prelude was first bought, I had my doubts about the sportshift, having driven sticks for most of my driving life, but used properly it''s quite entertaining. Just keep the rev''s up and this car rocks! The Prelude is not the fastest stock car on the streets but I think it is among the most balanced sporty cars available in its price range. I''ve owned mine for about three years and have had absolutely no problems with it; not even that noise in the rear that so many owners complain about. Mine was designed for the JDM so it came with a few options that were not available in the US. I am sure that there are many wonderful American, European and indeed, other Japanese cars on the market but the only car I would trade my Prelude for is the Prelude Type S, unfortunately a model only readily available in Japan.

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Cornering Steering Look

No Leather Option INS is costly Back seat

This car was a show room car for about 3 weeks-which explains the low cost. Priced with a few options & tax it came in at 21,500. I previously had a 92 s model. I wanted to get away from the prelude (for no real reasons) before I found this great steal. I figure after the 4 years, and 25-30k miles that I will put on it, I will be able to sell it for around 15k. This year also being the last it was manufactured. That makes 5k for 4 years I spent. One thing the prelude has over the other honda''s....it resell value. I bought my 92 in 96 with 27k miles for 10k, (another great deal) and sold it in 2002 for 4500 with 76k. However, i broker the golden prelude rule and bought an "auto". However, having experienced both the 5 spd and auto, the auto is growing on me. Sometimes you just want to sit back and enjoy the ride. Sportshift is classy, but def not the same.

Handling and balance, looks, acceleration, did I mention handling ... :)

Factory tires are not good in wet and light snow conditions.

This car is all about balance and handling with adequate power to go very fast very quick. I love the engine noise around 4500 rpm and above, always brings a smile to my face. A little bit more power would be good ... strap on a turbo or supercharger and you are golden! Honda does not import this car to the US anymore (thanks to growing SUV sales!!), so grab yourself one before they run out. This is my daily driver but I plan to keep it for a long time. The car looks great (timeless sportscar look) and has great fit and finish to boot. Save your money and buy this car instead of a Z3 and have fun thrashing it. Besides, it is a Honda = reliablity. What else could you want ..... Do yourself a favor and get a 5spd. Enjoy the ride.

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-in cold/rainy wheather, it squeeks in the morning. -too many people wanting to race me

k, first to a couple idiots that dont know what there talking about.. you got a dude named marc, that says his (american made) "camaro ss" can beat a prelude...well hmm, lets think about this for a minute marc, a stock prelude(from the years 97-2002) just barely reaches 200 horses and a camaro ss is pushing almost 400 horses..so if you put a stock prelude, and a camaro on 1/4 mile race, you damn right the camaro will smoke the $hit out of the prelude. but its not just about hp, also weight and torque enter the problem. long story short, the prelude is the better all around car. it drives better, it handles better..and it damn sure is more reliable(thats what happens when you have an import car. american made cars can stick it where the sun dont shine. now...on to a girl named christy,lol...you and your car are a joke. if you have a 92 stock(non vtec) honda prelude, which is no more then 140hp at the wheel, theres not a chance in hell you''''ll beat every car you race, because i know for sure my 99 eclipse will smoke the crap out of your prelude,because i have already before, so please dont talk like you got the best car out of everyone else''''s because i will leave exsaust in your face so quick you wont know what justed happened. dont sing it, bring it

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ive had pleanty of races before, unlike "Christy" im going to be honest and say ive won some races and ive lost some. EVERYBODY wins and loses more then once. sports cars ive driven before are...

Fasted 4 banger around. Cornering is crisp. Standard sunroof, 16" tires, and allow wheels.

Premium gas & those little noises you need to take care of.

I just bought my Prelude and it runs and rides superbly. However, there are only two minor problems I''ve noticed. The rear "clunking" noise everyone talks about can be remedied by replacing the collars. Second, the car squeaks a little in cold weather and the power steering motor tends to vibrate/humming for 2 seconds when starting up for the first time in the morning. Other than that, haha, this is greatest car I have owned.

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Considering they are not made anymore, and they are farely rare, it is a deffinite head turner.

i wantttt a manuaaaaaaaaal one. No weakness on the ''lude in general, but why didn''t honda bring the Prelude Type S in canada/states. It''s still a 2.2L but it''s got 220 bhp.

I got the 4 speed automatic, which i started to dislike after about 2 weeks, but the aftermarket leather seats and everything else about the car covered up the "flaw". I put on some mirror tints, which make the car look wicked. I was going to do some more mods, but for some reason my transmision died. I didn''t drive the hell out of it or anything, it just... simply... died.

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-Lots of suspention technology for the buck -Far better than value that the Civic Si -H22A DOCH V-Tech engine -plenty of great aftermarket parts that will match or enhance the great technology -looks different!! -ENGINE SOUND @ 5700RPM!! -7200 RPM redline!! -146mph top speed -for under 18K (used), you won''t find a supra or RX7 -Will "go" "forever" (thank-you Honda)

-plenty of aftermarket parts that don''t enhance performace, or are cheap and detract from this engineering mastrepiece. -Heater dosen''t really work that well over 95mph on cold nights( or days for that matter) -Interior is questionable (depends on you own tastes) -7.0-7.2 0-60''s (stock) -with a six speed this car would easily top 150-160

There is a fine line between daily driver and race car. The ammount of technology that is in this car is amazing for the money. How often do you see a dual wishbone indepedant suspension on the front and rear of a car for under 30-40K? I have no beef with american made automobiles, I''m just a Honda fan. For 22,000ish sticker the prelude provides tons of sports car heritage without the sports car pricetag. Of course there are differences between the base and the SH models, and those who don''t really know much about the cars will say "Why didn''t you get the type SH?" Of course it sounds faster, but, the joke''s on them!! The SH does have a Torque Transfer System, and courtesy lights in the doors, and painted side and rear skirts, and a spoiler, and the absense of the inner rear brake light, it also weighs more (same HP) and cost 4-5K more. As for all of you who haven''t experienced the ATTS for yourself, it is amazing. Though, you really, REALLY, have to drive the car HARD to make it kick in. therefore the base model (5 spd) has the off the line advantage over the SH. The car is as smooth as butter (as sports cars go). Yeah, maybe SS''s and supras can out drag many preludes, but, I''ll say that a base with a custom Garrett Gen 4 drag turbo system with all the bells and wistles, not to mention the once over from the nice folks at JUN, your supras and SS''s won''t be too far ahead in any race, street or track. Tuning aspects aside, the car is a wonderful value ( Alum oil pan, V-Tec, 200hp, nice tranny., great stock susp.) I would continually recomend the Gen. 5 prelude to anyone seeking a weekend warrior mobile. Of course I am partial to the 5spd. Good luck finding one in great shape!!!

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