1989 Honda Prelude 4WS 2.0i-16 2 litre petrol

Summary:

Lexus and Porsche in one car

Faults:

The transmission will not change from 2nd to 3rd until the red line. Also the car must have equal traction on each tyre to track as smoothly as possible.

General Comments:

0-60mph in 8seconds using only 2nd gear then straight into drive cuts the red line nonsense. Other than the above minors this car is excellent. I paid £700 for it and it looks and goes like a £40,000 new car. 80mph-120mph is lightning and will keep up with the BMW's and Mercedes'. Beware of head gasket as these cars are known to have poor ventilation and low water reservoir pressure capacity.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th April, 2006

1989 Honda Prelude Si 4WS 2.0i 16v petrol

Faults:

Mainly stuff that is part of maintenance.

The timing belt broke, but fortunately no damage done and only needed a new belt. Right now the power steering is leaking but that shouldn't be a problem either.

General Comments:

A really good car for the money I paid for it, still looks good even after 10 years. Really good handling, because of the 4WS it handles like a rearwheel drive car, especially in the wet :)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th February, 1999

1989 Honda Prelude 2.0i-16v 4WS 2.0i 16v petrol

Faults:

The head gasket blew on the Autobahn, and I had to buy a new engine from Japan, but apart from that not bad. It goes better with the new engine anyway, as it is a slightly later model.

General Comments:

Excellent car, the best bit is the four wheel steering bit, turns on a penny, plus supreme stability in highspeed corners. The acceleration ain't too bad either, plus there is no room in the back which means you'll never be too weighed down to pull away from the lights. Traction control might be a bonus !!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th February, 1998

16th Oct 2005, 14:08

Very very good.