1984 Honda Prelude EX review from UK and Ireland
"Japanese Knight Rider"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When bought needed a new exhaust, tyres, and other sundry bits.
Bonnet (hood) has faded red paint which is getting worse, and now the roof is going blotchy.
Driver's seat torn.
Electric sunroof wouldn't close properly, tracks needed greasing.
Also under a streetlight the rear quarters look a different shade of red, indicating a possible respray.
Oh, and the key doesn't operate the boot or glovebox lock.
And one brake light bulb keeps failing intermittently, causing a load of warning lights to show on the dash.
General comments?
Great cheap car. Cost £900, with a full service history (mostly main dealer) from new.
Car looks good (no rust, although starting to go round the sunroof and in rear wheel arches) but is let down by faded paint and tarnished alloy wheels.
Goes like a rocket, although it is the most powerful car I have ever owned, will wheelspin viciously in 2nd in the wet.
Has only let me down once, when the (original) alternator failed. Regular maintenance the key. Why buy new?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 12v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 93000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 122000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2000 |