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Frankie writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr Type SH Coupe Review
ProsAmazing performance, Fuel Efficient, Sexy car, DOHC VTEC motor ConsFront wheel drive. So low to the ground that getting in and out of it everyday turned in to a workout. This was because of the coilovers though not the factory's fault
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Honda Prelude Type Sh — Sick fast and it has the "super handling" package so it cornered like it was on rails. It had performance Intake, header, exhaust, coilover suspension, strut bar...great car to modify. It looked gorgeous, got good gas mileage and halled ass. Great "driver's car" It wasn't fun to get in and out of, but once you were in it you never wanted to get out.
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Tige writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
ProsFell the pull ConsFast
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A Great Car If Bought From A Reputable Source — Performance- Acceleration is excellent though grip is sometimes an issue, brakes well, handles even better Build- The car was built well, but because of abuse needs some work Appearance- Exterior would be gorgeous, needs body work, interior is immaculate Cost of Ownership- Does well for gas mileage as long as you stay out of v-tech, has needed that much standard maintenance Fun Factor- Ridiculous fun to drive! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Anthony writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
ProsVTEC!!! Consproblems come at worst times
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Prelude's Are The Best — Performance is amazing braking and handling is well balanced the cars looks outstanding i get props for it everytime im on the road and its an all around great car smooth,sporty, and fun as hell to drive bless honda cars and Vtec | ||
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Uruwishi writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
ProsNimble and manuverable, easily upgradable exterior with a pleasant interior make this a great coupe enthusiast's car in its current price range. ConsNot so great if you already don't like speed bumps or need to haul around more than a passanger or two on a regular basis.
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I Wasn't 100% Sure I'd Love Or Like It, But I'm Defenitly A Prelude And Honda Lover For Life! — Performance: Although a bit heavier than its Acura Integra and Honda Civic cousins, the Honda Prelude still has decent acceleration in the low end and good high end performance (5k RPM or higher w/ VTEC (sure its no turbo, but its way better than not having it). It also has excellent 4-wheel braking which contributes to its overall comprehensive control. The Prelude's low center of gravity and low profile are awesome for tight turns and sharp handling despite its weight. Build quality: No excessive squeaks or rattles. After 200,000 miles the only major work needed has been to its notorious transmission. Other than that, just regular maintenance. Appearance: The plain Jane 5th Generation Honda Prelude took me a while to get used to. Before I owned it I didn't like the headlights at all. But after I installed the optional front lip, side skirts and rear lip, along with some new headlights, the car definitely turns some heads and looks really clean. I absolutely love the way it looks and can't wait to get a fresh paint job on it. The stock rims are pretty cool, but I really like the Black w/ Silver lip Enkie rims I had mounted. This car has many great aftermarket options due to the nature of its enthuseist following. Cost of Ownership - Decent mileage (21 - 28 mpg) and good maintenance costs are only slightly offset by the fact the car requires premium gas. Otherwise the cost of ownership is on the good side of what was a 25 - 30 thousand dollar car at retail. Interior Build Quality: You can have the sexiest ride ever on the outside, but its no fun unless your car's interior is just as enjoyable for the owner. Since it came out in the late 90's there aren't alot of the nifty features you'd see in a new car nowadages but with comfortable seats, power everything standard, and great views of your surroundings the Prelude is very good for 1 -2 passengers, but the rear seats are very small and not too great for 3 - 4 passengers on long trips. Overall fun factor: This car is great to own and very fun to drive. The only other thing worth mentioning is that it can be a little nerve wracking to in an area with excessive speed bumps/pot holes/railroad tracks due to the Prelude's low stature. Otherwise its very nimble and aims to please. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Matt writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
Prospower, performance and looks Constickets and dangerous speeds (140mph top out)
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Love It Too Death — acceleration is great for it being stock, the car looks great and has an exaust kit, AEM cold air intake, 17" racing rims projector headlights, premiere audio system, 7 color L.E.D. underglow with a remote and many other great fixes. 2.2 vtech dohc. Ive topped out the speed on this car at 140 mph down the highway Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Gabe writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
ProsGreat handling for FWD, good power, very nice looking ride ConsFWD.
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1998 Honda Prelude — Awesome handling for a FWD car. Interior was very nice. Back seat could have used a tad more room. I slightly modded this car and took it on many fast dries around the hill country. Fun car, but FWD really kills it. Still, if I had to have a FWD sporty car, I would choose another Lude over a Integra Type R (or RSX) or the other turbo varieties out there. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Ryan writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
ProsLooks, Performance, Comfort (front seats), Rarity (not every day you see another one on the road). ConsTransmission and parts cost/availability.
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An Experience! — I love the engine (DOHC VTEC kicks hard), the suspension, looks, build quality, and features. The Sportshift transmission is fun, but fragile as glass and unreliable without strict maintenance.. My Prelude is still on the original at 204K (drain and fill once yearly, very limited use of manual gear select) but is showing signs of wearing out. Reliability has been unimpressive for a Honda, in the last two years I've replaced the ecu (fried itself), key, ignition cylinder, ignition switch, immobilizer and harness, transmission ecu, radiator, starter, distributor, O2 sensor, cap, rotor, ignition control module, plugs, wires, brakes, battery, alternator, and probably more that I can't remember. It's a serious love/hate relationship but I do love the compliments I get on it wherever I go. :) Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Mike writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
ProsHandling, cost of ownership, looks ConsWish it had more truck space and rear seast space, but that's the nature of the beast for this category.
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A Gem — This car has held up great over the almost 15 years I've owned it. Very low cost of ownership. Handles great, is comfortable on long trips. Rear seat folds down for hauling long items. VTEC kicking in at 5000 RPM is like having a turbo...without the maintenance costs of a turbo, as it's a naturally aspirated engine. Gotta love that. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Matt writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
Proseverything Consnot much
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My Review Of My Car — young dudes try to buy it from me all the time yet I always deny them. I also worry it could get stolen for the same reason. this car handles beautifully. It might be impossible to lose control of the road with this car even if you take corners at high speeds. Out of the 4 hondas I have owned, this has been the most unusual in that it has cost me a lot of money to keep it running nicely. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Darin writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
Prosthe honda prelude was the best car built by honda, bar none!!! Consthey stopped building them
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Vtec Baby — the only thing about the "lude" i don`t like.. the engine is strong and lots of torque but the potential for a spun rod bearing..... remember to keep a extra litre of oil on hand at all times. SICK Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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