1987 Honda Prelude Si review from North America

No problems until recently. The automatic transmission starting feeling loose... it was slipping when cruising along at highway speeds. Finally, the D4 and R options completely went out. My Honda tech told me that owners should drain and refill the auto transmissions at least once a year to keep the transmissions in good condition. If not, the tranny will fail between 100,000 and 120,000. Just wanted to let everyone know from my bad experience. Otherwise, the car runs like a dream. It is not unusual for the engines to run 300,000 miles if properly maintained. Rust appears to be the main concern as the vehicle ages. It might be worth it to fix the rust as the rest of the car is so solid.

Honda really designed a nice car back in the '80's. The Prelude Si was the culmination of everything Honda learned about refining automobiles. The car is smooth, powerful, comfortable, and reliable. It's also a lot of fun to drive. It's amazing how solid the car feels even after all of these years. Find yourself a solid example and save yourself a boatload of cash that you would spend on a new Honda. Enjoy!