1986 Honda Prelude review from Australia and New Zealand
"Fast, handsome, but EXPENSIVE to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
EVERYTHING!
I purchased the car at 210,000 and have not thrashed it, and to this day have spent close to 10k on it. I purchased it for 3k AUD, and 3 months later needed to re condition my alternator after 3 break downs. Then a timing belt snapped, and finally the killer, I blew the head and the radiator formed a crack in it.
General comments?
Although all these things went wrong.. the car has its definite strong points. it is a fast 4, and for its age, it does kill other cars in its weight class.
I have fitted custom extractors, and it sounds like it's ready for the dirt track!
In the way of comfort, it is fantastic; the stock bucket seats hug the body and provide great lumbar support.
It has been good to me, and for that I thank it, but I am now ready to move on and leave the Prelude behind.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2007 |