I recently have had to put some real money into my Prelude. My exhaust rotted out after 175000 miles, and the rear braking system seized shortly after.
These two repairs were relatively costly. Honda parts aren't cheap. Prelude parts are the most expensive of all the Honda parts.
Other than those repairs: new distributer cap, 4 new tires, changed oil, brake pads all around once. Easy stuff.
This car is really quick. Going from my Neon, I was amazed. The first time driving my Prelude, I couldn't get used to how much gas you have to give it to make smooth starts and shifts. This car wants to scream.
It red lines very high, and I keep it high. The majority of power comes in at 3500, and goes all the way to 6000.
The handling is good, but the 13" wheels and tires are way to small.
Great gas mileage, engine will run forever, great car!!!
I thought that all the honda preludes from 1988 had 14" rims not 13", I personally tried to fit a 13" steel rim onto my prelude (1992 model UK - last 3rd gen with flick up lights) and I found that the 13" rim wouldn't fit over the caliper on the front hub.
I have an 89 honda prelude and it doesn't have 13 inch rims... it has 13 and a half inch rims stock. Makes it very hard to find tires for. But I totally agree that they are way too small.
I have a 1989 Honda Prelude S. I love it. The US 1988 and 1989 S model only came with 13" wheels. The engine had less power than the Si and smaller front brakes. With a few modifications, the S can be just as fast as the Si. The only problem is that not many people know how to squeeze power out of the carburetors.
What modifications are there for the S model? You mentioned squeezing power out of the carbureted... I have an '88 S.
I have a 90" Honda prelude. my first car and I love it. I'm putting a new muffler system on her (cherry bomb). It was funny because all of yours have like 13's and 13'6" but mine has 14's. I'm the second owner. also the person before me put a trashy tip on the muffler and makes it sound weird. I have the s series. pretty nice little car. its got get up and go to it.
I have the 1990 Honda 2.0S. It is a great little car, however it is very hard to get into and out of.
My question is would larger tires and wheels make this process easier?
How would this effect the gas mileage?
What is the best size recommended?
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