2001 Honda Prelude Base review from North America
"Honda has created a masterpiece"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
During the five months I have owned my Prelude I have had to replace the entire clutch assembly and shift linkage system.
I had to take the car back to the dealer due to a defective throwout bearing. It was replaced under warranty.
The 2nd and 3rd gear syncros are beginning to go.
The sunroof rattles constantly.
The dashboard has recently begun to rattle as well.
On warm days the back seat dash rubs against the rear window creating yet another rattle.
General comments?
My previous car, a 1995 civic SI, was a beautiful car. It never gave me problems like these. I understand though that these problems have arisen either due to previous owner neglect or just age itself.
Still, the 5th generation prelude is a great car. I love its performance and its willingness to do what I ask of it. With proper care and routine maintenance, a Honda will last forever.
One last comment. because Preludes are in general a "rare" car, repair costs tend to be more than average.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L DOHC VTEC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 57000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2004 |