1992 Honda Prelude 2.3i 4WS review from Sweden
"A high performance Japanese classic, still fresh after all these years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear suspension knocking sound (especially bad in cold weather), fixed by adding extra washers (spacers) under retaining nut.
Leak in exhaust system, fixed at last service.
Switch for heated mirrors seems to have a loose contact.
Apart from this nothing has gone wrong and everything works perfectly, amazing for a 12 year old car!!
General comments?
Absolutely fantastic car. Was lucky to find such a low mileage example, driven and maintained for 10 years by lady owner.
Metallic Pearl black with original 15inch alloys.
Superb performance. Engine sounds great above 4500rpm. Reasonably good fuel economy for such a fast car.
Active four wheel steering is superb. Good handling, extremely easy to park and great to impress friends with!!
For a performance car, its still quite
nice to drive in town.
Interior design is unique. Minimal volume dash is really nice.
Exterior styling has aged very well. When washed and waxed, many people mistake it for a new car (as this model is rather rare here in Sweden).
Road noise is very loud. At higher speeds one has to raise voice to converse with passenger.
Note that I mention "passenger". Biggest drawback of this car is the lack of space. Strictly a 2 seater. Have had two adults in the back once, but they weren't too comfortable there!
Small boot too. But ski hatch has been very useful on several occasions for long objects.
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| Runs flawlessly when started, however trouble starting after in the sun |
| High (Peformance) luxury bargain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 72000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 |
| Date of Entry | 5th May, 2004 |