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“Best Car I've Ever Owned!”

This is my older one and have just bought another in silver!
By: toto
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09/04/2009

Coolest car i've ever owned and just bought another two days ago. Only 75k from new! Styling, handling superb. This has no rust. So advanced for its time. Incredibly reliable. Live in UK. Prefer to my HRV any day.
It has electric ariel,windows,sunroof and all work as new! Far superior quality to a 1.8 Golf (i think they are called 'Rabbits' in US). The car is incredibly comfortable and relaxing to drive and motor is sublime. Handling was trated next to a Porsche when it was launched. best view is from the side. Oh and pop up lights are so cool.

Pros: Styling,engine,gearbox(manual),speed
Cons: they stopped making them!
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“My 85 Lude”

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By: Acadia_21683...
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08/30/2009

My baby needs a new paint job (stripped to metal), bushings needs to be replaced, sunroof needs repairs.
But despite of these, i love the car so much, not only that this car is handsome to drive, it gives me superior stopping power and excellent handling. Man, that's a 24 yr old car right there!

Pros: The speed, look, stopping power (i got all 4 wheel disc brakes)
Cons: got a lot of squeeking noise from below, needs overall body work
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“Great Fun To Drive”

Picture of 1983 Honda Prelude
By: Khumaer1
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06/19/2009


    * Performance - acceleration=Good, braking=Good, handling=Good
    * Build Quality - has it needed repairs? Ans:YES squeaks/rattles
    * Appearance - both interior and exterior styling But Could be Better
    * Cost of Ownership - gas mileage=SOSO, maintenance=Economical
    * Fun Factor - is this car fun to drive?YES

Pros: Low Profile
Cons: Getting out of it
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“Honda Prelude”

1985 Honda Prelude, Our Choice for Best Buy © Honda
By: Glen238
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11/22/2008

brought it from my brother as my first car gearbox auto very weak rust prone body good starting car for almost anyone had loads of fun in it.pretty economical about 450km to the tank loads of fun to drive as it was cheap you didnt mind thrashing it unlike a r32 gtr skyline

Pros: strong engine
Cons: rust prone weak auto gearbox
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“What Model Do I Have”

By: thatoneguy
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02/10/2008

i have a 1985 Honda prelude dual overhead cam,dual carb. and i was wording what model it was   

Pros: best care ever
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1985 Honda Prelude, Our Choice for Best Buy © Honda
By: Shayne45
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01/15/2008

this car was super fast for an 85

Pros: honda!!
Cons: rust holes the size of my head.. more than one of them!!
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“I Miss My Prelude!”

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By: Gary555
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01/08/2008

No time to write a review...

Pros: EVERYTHING!
Cons: NOTHING!
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“Traded It In For The Yaris”

By: Rochelle16
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01/03/2008

I miss This car

Pros: 4 wheel Drive
Cons: None
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“My First Car!”

1985 Honda Prelude, Our Choice for Best Buy © Honda
By: Leslie18
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12/23/2007

An excellent car considering its age.

Pros: Strong dual carb 2L motor, sun roof, quality interior
Cons: Popup headlights suck, age
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“Still Trying To Find A Old One”

By: a Car Guru
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03/09/2007

I own a 1994 Accord coupe which I decided to replace my 84 and a 1/2 with. I'm still missing that car. I'm ready to give up the Accord and get a much older car ( or at least something that is fun )which would be the older prelude..... just make sure it is a manual trans. xoxo

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