1989 Honda Prelude Si 4WS review from North America
"It is a fast sporty little car that drives like a go-kart"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the whole engine at 141,000 because it spun a rod bearing.
I replaced the timing belt and water pump on the new engine we put in, along with new cam seals.
The fuel filter got nasty and it was replaced at 143,000 miles.
General comments?
This car handles great and is very fun to drive.
The 4 wheel steering system is great, it maneuvers great at slow and fast speeds.
The aerodynamics are awesome and the whole car in general is fast and sporty.
It has a Sport shift transmission that is a riot to play with.
I have lowered it 1.5" and I have added a custom 2.5" exhaust system which makes it like a little race car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | DOHC 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 141000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145455 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2004 |