Faults:

A car built in the 80's has a right to have things go wrong with it.

Worn CV joints, brakes, ie. general preventative maintenance.

I did however miss the cam seal leak which lead to the jumping and destruction of the timing belt.

ANYONE who argues with a mechanic about replacing the timing belt and water pump (at the same time) is going to get what's coming to them.

It is the heartbeat of the engine.

I rebuilt this engine minus a bore job in the engine compartment: pistons, rings, bearings, head completely rebuilt, water pump, belts "timing" cap rotor la la la.

$1,200 later it emerged from my garage again with a sweet purrring sound.

No one has $1,200 to throw at a problem that could have been avoided, no less $3,000+ if a shop fixes it.

Let my mistake be you guide to happiness.

afn34680@afn.org

General Comments:

The previous owner was my wife. She got this car in 1990 from the original owner. This car has been from Florida to California to North Carolina.

It has such a sweet four wheel glide up and down the interstate ramps.

Low end power of the Si leaves many behind at the lights.

The sway bars have this thing glued to the ground.

The interior is race ready with the lumbar supports in the seats and the acoustics of the car make for a wonderful sound chamber.

Whatever this car has taken from my pocket, it has given me back everything I want from a car.

Faults:

Needed all new rotors, calipers, pads and oxygen sensor within the first week of owning it.

My driver side axle snapped right in the middle at 210000 km.

The front driver side spring broke at 225000 km and needed to be replaced so I went with an all around 2.25" drop spring set.

My front lower control arm bushings wore out at 225000 km.

General Comments:

My car is the best vehicle I've ever owned, despite the things that have gone wrong with it.

This car will teach you all about what loving a car means. Every cent spent on this car is worth the outcome.

My engine is at 230000 km and still purrs like a kitten. That in itself says a lot.

Faults:

CV joint needed replaced. $300.

Thermometer died, car started to overheat. $165.

Timing belt broke and bent the valves. Had the engine rebuilt. $3000.

Brake caliper stuck and wore the brake and rotor down. $375.

General Comments:

If I didn't love this car so much I wouldn't have put the work into it.

I can beat people off the line with little or no effort.

4WS has spoiled me for other cars. I love this feature.

If you take regular care of the car and have your timing belt replaced when they tell you, it's a great first car.

Faults:

Had to replace rear brake pads at 130,000 k's.

Small bit of rust in the boot just above the right rear light.

General Comments:

4WS is awesome, handles like a dream.

Good acceleration, leaves most cars behind at the lights.

Paint is in excellent condition and still looks brand new after 13 years.

Nice car to cruise in.

Faults:

My right CV unit needs replacement.

Both fog lights are blown.

Fuses & horn.

General Comments:

1988 was definitely the Prelude's year!

Excellent handling, performance and exceptional gas mileage. The 4WS is incredible when parking and cornering at higher speeds.

Overall, the Prelude has an extremely comfortable cabin/cockpit with an "eye candy" appeal.

Maintenance free (for me anyways)!!

Faults:

I had a power steering fluid leak that was easily repaired.

My alternator just went.

General Comments:

This car turns on a dime.

Looks amazing, even after 12 years it looks brand new.

I love this car, it was my first import and I fell in love the first time I saw it.

Recommended to anyone who can afford Honda's ridiculous repair and maintenance bills.