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1983 Honda Prelude review from North America

"Great fun driver at 17 years and 85,000 miles.."

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Air compressor out @ 45,000 mi.

Timing belt sheared @ 30,000 mi.

Brakes rebuilt @ 45,000 mi.

Brake master cylinder leaking.

Carburettors need rebuilt.

Radio not working... buzzes.

Red paint in good condition!

General comments?

* This car has the original Honda alum. mag wheels... rare.

* Great fun to drive in the mountains on winding roads

* 5-speed great... pass on the automatic!

* Likes to run between 3,000 to 5,000 rpm's.

* 35 mpg in the mountains on 89 octane.

* Great large opening moonroof!

* Top speed ~ 105 mph in 4th gear... level road.

* No rear trunk badge on this first year model.

* Manual steering on this first year model.

* Never been smogged in california ????

Did they miss something here ??!

This car is still a blast to drive on curvey winding roads; will really go thru the gears; 5-speed tranny excellent; engine responsive above ~3,500 rpm. Great retro styling; hope it holds up... but apparently it will never be a classic, so I will keep it and maybe shoe-horn in a 289 CID Ford engine for some real fun someday...!!!

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
First year of ownership1983
Most recent year of ownership2000
Engine and transmission 1.8 Manual
Performance marks 10/10
Reliability marks 5/10
Comfort marks 7/10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7/10
Distance when acquired13 miles
Most recent distance85000 miles
Previous carToyota Truck
Date of Entry 22nd June, 2000

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