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1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review

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By: Joey293
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07/16/2009

Personally I love the exterior styling of the Prelude, which still looks fresh 12 years after its debut.  Performance wise, it combines fun, tossable handling and snappy (but not overwhelming) acceleration with decent city mileage. Best of all, I have yet to face a serious maintenance issue. On the downside, premium gas and poor highway efficiency drive up the costs of road trips, and the dark interior will only hold two adults comfortably.

Pros: Fun, reliable, and attractive.
Cons: Small, with poor highway mileage.
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Nicest Prelude Around!

1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr Type SH Coupe Review

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By: Bryan1560
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09/17/2008

The car is pretty fast, responsive and sharp looking.   
It is type S model so is has lsd and all wheel steering.  
it's green.  car is bone stock.  the sound system is
pretty good for stock too. it is fairly economical and
parts are easily accessable.  top speed 145 mph so far.    

Pros: fast, affordable on gas, good looking
Cons: attracts cops and attention.
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Favorite Car

1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review

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By: Justin2297
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08/20/2008

handles perfectly. i love this car more than anything. has amazing stock power for a four cylinder. it has needed suspension work though. nothing too major. i bought it for a very affordable price. this car is very fun to drive. i wouldnt trade it for the world. you should buy one.

Pros: the power and handling
Cons: getting old with high mileage
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Prelude

1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr Type SH Coupe Review

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By: Cooper41
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10/14/2009

Great car, never had any problems and this is the second one
I have owned. Good performance. Maintenance is easier than
baking a cake. I wish it wasn't red though because the Honda
red seems to oxidize easily. Overall it is amazing.

Pros: Acceleration, dependability, unique and somewhat rare.
Cons: The red oxidizes.
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Awesome!

1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review

By: Navara_122
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10/02/2009

Needs some body work! But fast as hell! 12lbs of boost, needs to be retuned as well as bigger piping....who puts 2" piping!!! If you wanna race let me know! Honda Prelude '97 with only 100000 miles on it!

Pros: Boosted! Gotta love it!
Cons: Its skech on the build....i have random parts in it that I dont even know about!
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Love It

1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr Type SH Coupe Review

By: Acadia_22982...
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09/02/2009

all in all the best vehicle i have ever owned. but its a honda what do u expect lol. it is well put together and besides needing the seals replaced on the motor and tranny it has been a great car overall. but the seal problem is a common one in ALL hondas

Pros: best speed 2 mpg you can get
Cons: 2 doors which i like
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Durable Car -- Trust Me, Im Cursed!

1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review

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By: Alto_158
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08/18/2009

This is the longest lasting car I've had.  Problems were easy and cheap to fix.  The gas mileage was GREAT!  Easy to handle, appearance was nice (both inside and out), retained it's value pretty good! Fun and easy to drive!

Pros: RELIABLE!
Cons: NOT A FAMILY CAR!!!!!
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Honda Prelude Sh

1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr Type SH Coupe Review

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By: BLS_26
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08/04/2009

SH and means it! Super handling, tight steering, power
breaks, fast. Put in a cold air intake, carbon fiber
hood, and new black rims and wheels. I love to drive it!
Pretty good gas mileage..about 24 mpg. Drives solid
and feels like solid quality. No rattling or squeaking
ever. Low low low to the ground, and absolutely
beautiful. My little racer :]

Pros: everything!
Cons: it needs a new clutch..raced out.
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The Prelude

1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Review

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By: Steven4463
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04/07/2009

The preludes accel is excellent as long as the cable isnt stretching. Braking is powerful. and handling is excellent after you do the lowering of the vehicle and all the other little things to do to the suspension. but other then that it is really fun to drive.

Pros: Great accel. and powerful brakes.
Cons: stretching accel cable and stock suspension.
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Plenty Of Power And Style

1997 Used Honda Prelude 2 Dr Type SH Coupe Review

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By: Aaron4226
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03/16/2009

I recently bought this car. I love the lines of this car. It handles like a champ and has plenty of power. Mine is the SH model although the ATTS does not work in it, I still love it. The seats are amazingly comfortable on long trips.

Pros: everything
Cons: none
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