Faults:

Well I haven't had any problems with it so far.

General Comments:

For those of you who say their turbo 2 liter car is faster I have to agree, but not by much. My previous car was a 1989 Mitsubishi Gallant VR4 and up to 160 km the prelude would eat it

Handling is extremely good for a FWD car on a twisty road would be a lot faster than most FWD turbo cars

Cabin room well... You can carry a passenger and a lot of luggage comfortably

Seats are a little on the firm side, but grip your kidneys nicely when sideways

Extremely cheap to run (if you keep off VTEC)

Biggest gripe I have is any serious car modifications will set you back a lot of money for not as much as gain as a turbo.

Faults:

The master and slave cylinders for the clutch hydraulics had leaks at 104,000 miles. I paid $600 to have it fixed along with a leaky axle and transmission service.

Emergency brake light randomly turns on when you use the brakes and then turns off after a few minutes while car is in motion.

The rubber stripping along door windows keep popping out. I've been able to keep it under control, but now it's beginning to rust.

I'm noticing slight rusting around the exterior of my sunroof.

General Comments:

My prelude has been very reliable and great on handling. I can take sharp turns without sliding.

The interior is cozy and still in great shape after 6 years.

Lots of trunk and backseat space, although the foot room in the backseat is quite limited.

The exterior is so sleek, it looks like it costs more than it does.

Faults:

Air Conditioning failed, large bill to repair.

Stereo stopped working for no reason.

General Comments:

Stylish car with a very responsive engine.

Not really built for long distances, seats start to get really uncomfortable after about 90 minutes driving.

Road noise is really bad on motorways and at higher speeds.

Good handling, and smooth gearbox.

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

For those not familiar with this model, it is a Japanese Import TypeS model, not the American Type S / Type SH model. It has a few performance improvements over the standard British VTI 183hp/200hp model. This version has 220 Hp, a stiffer suspension setup, an electronically controlled LSD, and a customised interior. In terms of performance on the road it is easily on par with the Honda / Acura Integra Type-R. The 0-60 time is in the low-sixes and it does the quarter mile in the high 14's. Performance is only half of it though because although the ride is stiff it is very comfortable to drive on the motorway. Also, the car has massive grip and very precise steering despite being FWD.

Overall, If you live in the UK / Australia where Japanese imports are fairly common this is worth seeking out in the classifieds, but it is very rare - I have never seen another one apart from mine. Highly recommended.