1985 Honda Prelude review from North America
"Good buy for a Honda, but a little expensive to repair"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Constant Velocity boots went bad.
Seats wear badly.
Hard to put into reverse.
Flywheel was scarred.
V belts broke.
Alternator went out.
Inside dome light works at random.
Sunroof does not open.
Hazard lights do not work.
Left turn signal blinks faster than the right one.
Parking brake light is on even when the parking brake is not engaged.
Glove Box will not close.
Clutch had to be replaced.
General comments?
Hey, it was cheap and it runs. What more could I ask for?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 2bbl carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 161000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 161085 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2002 |