1989 Honda Prelude Si from North America - Comments

12th Jan 2004, 17:02

"Poorly put together death trap"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The fan motor burned out at 200,000 miles.

The transmission sticks in 2nd gear.

The engine cooling fan will not turn off.

The paint is peeling badly, despite being waxed constantly.

Black trim has begun to crack.

General comments?

This was my first car, my stepfather gave it to me when I got my license at 16. Two years later the car is almost undrivable.

The transmission shifts at random and the whole car smells like burning clutch now. I can't say I'm terribly impressed with the old preludes.


30th Jan 2004, 22:13

I've got a 1990 Honda Prelude 5 speed, with 217,254 miles

and I have never had a problem. This kid obviously got a hold on the car when it was already beat to crap.

I was told that replacing the timing belt on time would prevent any other problems. That was the only repair I ever had to make on prelude.

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