1989 Honda Prelude Si review from North America
"Great value, and fun for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had the left drive-shaft boot replaced.
New exhaust center pipe, probably due to driving on roads salted in wintertime.
A/C is officially dead, don't care to replace it.
Car seems to have developed a 'snore' ie low-end vibration noise at around 2500 RPM for just a second or two, no big deal.
General comments?
What can I say? I love this car.
I was supposed to trade it in when we got our mini-van and at the last minute I balked and kept it.
Road response is excellent, cornering great, acceleration good especially at +3000 RPM.
After 12 years the engine still ‘purrs’ at 4000 RPM just like it did when new.
Also kids love it since they can play in front seat (no airbags!)
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| 1988 - Prelude S Coupe 2.0 Naturally Aspirated Honda has made another quality poor-man's sports car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 114000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Pulsar |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2002 |