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Used Preludes
Question:
Hi, I do not know much about cars, but I have been in a Prelude fetish as of late. Unfortunately I know that Honda stopped making Preludes after last year, so I have to hunt and scout for a used 5th generation Prelude. I was wondering what people’s general impressions are about this car, and if it’s dependable. I’m trying to do some research since I know I will have to buy it used. Oh and I’ll be driving up and down California frequently, so I’ll be packing miles into this car. Thanks! -Lewis
Response:
I have an 01 with about 18k miles on it — no problems at all. From I have read the cars are very reliable. I have heard that the sport shift automatic can have problems, so the 5 speed is probably the way to go. I have found from reading the posts on this group that the 5th gen engine is prone to burning or using oil, particularly when pushed a lot into the VTEC — 5500 rpm and beyond. Mine used oil when new, but after breaking it in — around 10k miles — its oil consumption dropped to about a qt every oil change or 3700 miles. I love the car — it loves to rev and handles extremely well. Putting my experience into the context of two Vettes owned in the late 60s, and early 70s, a 64 XKE , a Sunbeam Tiger, a Datsun 280Z –64 MBG, 62 TR4 etc etc. and other sports cars, the Prelude is about at the top of the heap.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I do not know much about cars, but I have been in a Prelude fetish as of late. Unfortunately I know that Honda stopped making Preludes after last year, so I have to hunt and scout for a used 5th generation Prelude. I was wondering what people’s general impressions are about this car, and if it’s dependable. I’m trying to do some research since I know I will have to buy it used. Oh and I’ll be driving up and down California frequently, so I’ll be packing miles into this car. Thanks! -Lewis
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If you believe Consumer Reports, last I read they rated it one of the most reliable ’sports cars’ (their label – not necessarily mine) EVER produced. I have a 2000 Prelude SH, and were it to not be in my posession tomorrow, I would immediately start looking for another. It is completely practical, but yet is so much fun to drive. jp Visit the last oasis of sanity in Cyberspace: www.sanitypage.scom
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I do not know much about cars, but I have been in a Prelude fetish as of late. Unfortunately I know that Honda stopped making Preludes after last year, so I have to hunt and scout for a used 5th generation Prelude. I was wondering what people’s general impressions are about this car, and if it’s dependable. I’m trying to do some research since I know I will have to buy it used. Oh and I’ll be driving up and down California frequently, so I’ll be packing miles into this car. Thanks! -Lewis
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