1989 Honda Prelude 2.0 S review from North America
"A sleek, sporty head turner (with a little $$$)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Antenna was broke when I got the car. Easily replaced. (Cost only $8)
Speedometer works every now and then, usually when cold.
General comments?
With regular maintenance (i.e. brakes, change oils, etc.) this car, as well as any other Honda, will last forever.
Not as quick as my '89 Accord LXi, but handles and drives much better.
Plenty of room for me (I'm 6ft. 2in.) and for one of my friends, but if one more of my friends tries to fit inside it's very uncomfortable as there is absolutely no leg room in the back seat. My seat is within an inch of touching the back seat.
The car looks nearly perfect inside and out. Car is very sleek and sporty looking.
I highly suggest getting new wheels and tires. The stock ones are ugly and don't grip very well (only about 5 in. wide).
When I drive this car to school I don't feel at all embarrassed even with all the new Mustangs and sports cars.
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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 | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L carb. Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 116000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2003 |