1986 Honda Prelude 2.0SI review from North America
"I paid $800 for a dream car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Snapped Belt.
Oil Filter Burst.
Stripped Oil Bolt.
Semi-minor Rust.
General comments?
1st off I'd like to say that this is a very nice, fast car. So far I've only topped of at 85 due to lack of road, but mods are in the works to cure that. For this car to be a 1986 it feels and drives like a brand new car off the lot. The engine roars like a caged beast trying to get out. Front seats have plenty of room if you are the driver. The passenger and back seats are so-so if you are a tall person like myself. You'll instantly fall in the love when you get inside. The stock sound system is fantastic. It even has a orange dancing light and equilizer (stock). The sound comes in crystal clear, if you like alotta bass, lol let me tell you this has it. As far as speed goes, offline it can waste most imports, but can't touch a V6. I've raced a few and was left hurting. If you ever wanted a car that was low to the ground, give this a try. Seriously I kid you not I lowered mine just 2 inches already and I can and have fit under a semi-truck, no kidding. The sun roof for this car feels like a sky roof. It's big on the inside, gives you a convertible or targa top feel. If you ever wanted a cheap, sporty, luxury, show off car, this is it. Great for the 1st time buyer. Korin_TypeR@yahoo.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 221000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 227000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2003 |





