1988 Honda Prelude Si review from North America
"A high performance, high maintenance car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaking moon roof
I was driving to a meeting in a suit 1 week after buying the car, and it was raining outside. The water accumulated inside the roof cavity and splashed down on me. The very next week, we sealed the roof permanently.
Both head lamps dropped out after 2 months.
Timing belt replaced at 120000 miles.
Alternator died two months after timing belt repairs.
Hand brake is dead.
General comments?
This car handles very well, if you can get it to start. There are so many times in the morning when we wake up to a wonderful day just to have it destroyed by the failure of yet another part.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 119000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2002 |