1989 Honda Prelude 2.0Si review from North America
"Lovable little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced timing belt and rebuilt head at 254000 miles. Replaced rear brakes at 240000 miles. rebuilt transmission at 260000 miles. replaced alternator at 236000 miles replaced stereo system at 260000 miles. replaced radiator at 260000 miles. replaced retractable antenna at 260000 miles.
General comments?
Love the 4WS. Handles better at high RPM than Lower. Bucket seats seem to wrap around me when I sit in them (makes for more confident driving).The car is very quick and handles very well in traffic.
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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 | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 230000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 263000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2003 |