1985 Honda Prelude review from North America
"Fun car too old though"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear Struts needed replacing.
Timing belt went, bent valves.
Alternator.
Seats deteriating.
Dash Lights work periodically.
CV joints needed replacing.
E-Brake Light remains on even though Ebrake is disengaged.
Hazard Light button doesn't work all that well.
Weird noises in general.
General comments?
Good cheap car. Been driven hard for 17
years, still had tons of pep left.
Sunroof STILL worked.
Lots of room in front seats.
Fast.
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| High initial cost. Holds value well. Built to last |
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| 1984 - Prelude 1.8 litre dual carburated 17 years old, I can't expect to not have problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 276000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 325000 kilometres |
| Previous car | N/A N/A |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2002 |