1998 Honda Prelude 2 Dr STD Coupe Reviews

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

This is Honda. Everything about the Prelude, all
generations, is quintessentially Honda. Everything from
the sharp styling and the satisfying thuuummp the doors
make when you shut them to the savage Vtec crossover
and 8k rpm. Anyone who thinks current Honda models are
good cars should go back and remind their selves what
Honda was in the late '90's.

Admittedly the car is a bit heavy and if you really want just
performance the 4th gen with the H22a is a better choice.
But as a daily driver that can transform into a roaring hunk
of sexy styling at 5800 rpm there is nothing like the 5th
gen.

Build quality is up there with the best of them. Driving
position is where it should be. High enough to not be
dangerous and low enough to make your stomach clinch in
the corners.

Gas mileage is mediocre. I, personally, averaged 22-24 in
mixed 'spirited' driving. I've gotten as high as 28 and as
low as 18. But as far as sporty cars go, its in the right
ballpark.

When something did break I had trouble finding parts and
they were always expensive. But thats the story with any
car that didn't sell in huge numbers.

Bottom line though? To truly appreciate this car you should
take off from a stop light. Give it about half throttle and
shift into 2nd at 4k...Then just slowly ease the throttle
into the floor. As the rpms rise so will the tent in your
pants. When the Vtec crossover hits at 5800 rpm and that
2.2 Liter is at full song you will appreciate every last detail
and all the cups of coffee that were sacrificed for that
beautiful noise...it's a beautiful thing. It's a soul thats
missing from modern day Honda. With no S2000, RSX, NSX
and current TL type-S's with slushboxes and a focus on
hybrid technology and the Accord Crosstour in existence,
Honda is slipping quickly. I'd like to take Honda's current
CEO and smack him in the face with the Crosstour
drawings and make him drive a 5th gen Prelude. It's the
only chance we've got.

Temperamental clutch, but once you get past that, its pretty much a ton of fun to drive the car.  I absolutely love everything about this car and would reccommend it to just about anyone, especially if you like Hondas. a

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.

NICE CAR.  PRICE IS GOOD.  BUT BEWARE OF THE AUTO-TRANNY AND TIMING BELT TENSIONER.  IF YOU HAVE TO OWN ONE, BUY THE 5 SP.