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1998 Honda Prelude User Reviews

1998 Honda Prelude Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 35 reviews

  • Performance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Appearance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"power" 21 reviews
"ride" 14 reviews
"fuel economy" 9 reviews
"handling" 7 reviews
"exterior" 6 reviews
CONS
"heavy car" 4 reviews
"fwd" 3 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"expensive car" 3 reviews
"space" 3 reviews

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James writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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Performance, Appearance, Fun to drive, Rare

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Auto Tranny, Black - always washing it.

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1998 Honda Prelude — I love the performance this car has. It has always been my favorite Honda. The auto tranny failed on me and I had to convert it to a manual. The car is so much more fun to drive now. Perfomance - acceleration (VTEC), superior handling, tons of aftermarket goodies avail. Appearance - the car has a very good look in stock form and needed only a few changes. The car has a very aggressive look. Beautiful lines.

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Vincent writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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Reliable, great cornering

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Big steering wheel, 5th gear not long enough for normal hwy driving

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Good Old Prelude — Performance - 2.2 Vtec has great sound and decent power, cornering behaviour is good with low body roll, 1st class FWD handling Build Quality - Made in Japan.. no complains Appearance - still looks good after 10 years, can't ask for mpre Cost of Ownership - very low, very reliable overall Fun Factor - handling is good for a FWD

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Chelsea writes:
1998 Honda Prelude Review
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HEATED SEATS<3 and power everything,love the sun roof,new paint

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tiny backseat

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I Love It — its so quick i love it and i waited for it for ever, well worth it

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Farukh1 writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr Type SH Coupe Review
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ONE WORD FANTASTIC

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nottta

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One Of A Kind — This is the best car I have ever owned - it looks fantastic from the outside, and its actual performance more matches the aggressive style of the car. The VTEC engine is quite civilised below the 5200 mark, but savage once you get beyond it - sounds very good as well. Corners like its on rails and has put the fun back into driving. The interior is comfortable, but rear seats are for joke value only (who cares) - the dashboard has a very cool 80's style spacecraft feel and makes you feel very important! In short - an absolutely great car that will outperform any boy racer and a good deal of supposedly superior cars - especially fun when BMW drivers try to dust you off the lights (it can easily leave a BMW 525i behind) - Buy one immediately!

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Sébastien writes:
1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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great car, good looking, etc.

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not much interior space

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First Passion Car — Great Honda Prelude, full options, really good looking, green with cream leather, well manufactured, reliable. I just like when people ask me what car it is, it's not a really common car here in France.

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Cost $5,484 Average Instant Market Value $4,166 Average Instant Market Value $4,534 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 24 34 28
Horsepower 195 106 135
Crash Test Rating 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 8.7 13.4 14.1
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.0 42.7 42.1

Reviews From Other Years

2001 Honda Prelude Reviews

Preludes Are Awesome By Jennifer

this car was the best car, performance and handling wise, I have ever owned. The only donw fall of it was that the manual transmission only had 5 gears....if it had a sixth gear it would have been be... Read More

Bad-frickin-@ss By Kelli

I love everything about it! It's sexy, a thrill to drive and fun to work on! She is currently under construction..suspension upgrades in the works! She needs some minor body work, but it's gonna get a... Read More

Read all 20 2001 Honda Prelude reviews

2000 Honda Prelude Reviews

Sporty And Nice By tony95301

This car is fun to drive i have had it for 4 years and the only down side is that it takes premium fuel. The car runs smooth and is reliable. If you want a car with great handling and a sporty look th... Read More

Reliable And Quick But Not Fast Enough To Break Itself , Good Buy By Zachary

Over all this car is pretty nice it never breaks and it looks like a very sharp car as well, its 200 hp 2.2 l vtec is pretty quick but you have to wait till 5000 rpms before its fast could have used a... Read More

Read all 22 2000 Honda Prelude reviews

1999 Honda Prelude Reviews

Wow It Looks Nice. By tsupra411

Overall stay away from the Honda Prelude unless you really have alot of engine experience and dont mind expensive, hard to install parts mainly due to engine clutter. Trust me reviewers on here have a... Read More

5th Gen Prelude Best Honda Ever By Mike

The fifth generation Honda Prelude is by far the top of the line Honda boasting a H22a4 DOHC Vtec motor this thing can get up and go. Depending on model whether it is the base or the sh which is eq... Read More

Read all 23 1999 Honda Prelude reviews

1997 Honda Prelude Reviews

1997 Honda Prelude By HBreck

Owned from March 2003 to April 2005. This was my second car, purchased as a replacement for my '88 Prelude which was wrecked after 3 months of ownership. Overall it was very reliable. Had to replace ... Read More

Awesome!! By Robert

I finally found another one again. Its a ''97 but its still awesome. i bought it from the first owner who took great care of the car. It never has been in a wreck and it has been very well maintained.... Read More

Read all 37 1997 Honda Prelude reviews

1996 Honda Prelude Reviews

Nice To Drive, Not Fast But Has A Nice Kick....not For Everyone By Paul

like the styling (always have)...but hate honda transmissions and brake systems. isnt easy to work on being that every thing under the hood is so freakin close together...but with a little patience it... Read More

A Snake On Wheels By Mat

blue fast low and loud. she was a boomin bass queen before she tore up the track. due to my inexperienced hands she was on the fritz alot but that would be diff these days. one day i will have another... Read More

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