I've owned this car for 8 months now, I purchased it at a Auction for a total of $4450! The best deal ever.
So far so good this car hasn't given a single mechanical problem.
In case you're wondering my car looks like the 1993-1996 models even though its listed as 1991.
What can I say? It's a Honda. Which means quality over all. Since this is a V-TEC model I'll start with performance.
I'm not sure of how quick it is, but its definitely between 6.8 and 7.5 seconds from 0-100km per hour. My friend owns a 1996 Nissan Skyline sedan 2.5L automatic. On the straight he had the advantage for the first 20-25 metres, after I reach 7000rpm in second gear I caught up very quickly.
WARNING: V-TEC CAN BE VERY ADDICTIVE.
If I drive under 3000rpm this car can be pretty economical for a 2.2L engine.
On the inside it is very comfortable for the driver and the front passenger. The back seats though are not really suitable for people over the height of 1.5m tall. I'm just over 1.85m tall and If I sit in the back behind the driver's seat; after I adjust the seat so that I may drive and give maximum space for the back passenger; My head is uncomfortably pushing against the rear window. Not is it uncomfortable, but if the car were to roll adult passengers would likely die from severe head injuries. So basically the back seats are for little kids.
The boot space is reasonable for a sports car and has a hatch behind the right-back passenger seat that allows long objects such as fishing rods, skis, ski poles, snowboards etc.
Unfortunately insurance can be pretty pricey especially if your under 21 and living in New Zealand. At the moment I'm 18 and paying $78 per month for third party insurance including fire, and wind shield protection.
I was aware that some red cars built before 1993 may be prone to sun damage (red fades) I read about it, but this was information based on the Toyota Mr2.
The auction warehouse where I bought my car was in-doors and due to low-light I didn't notice the sun damage until a couple of days later.
If you are thinking about purchasing a Honda Prelude check for the following:
1. If it has a sun roof check the under the rubber seals for rust. This is extremely expensive to fix.
2. If the car is red, check for shades of pink.
Over all this is a great car for how much it costs.
Think I might have to move to New Zealand I'm paying more on insurance on a 1.4 pug in england. anyway just to say the 0-60 on the prelude according to most stats is 6.75secs approx.
I have a 91 prelude 134000ks goes great bought it for my daughter she loves it good girl car and the price well good old trade me again $1250 but alas red in color as a lot of hondas do the clear cote on the paint peels so a paint job is on the list but apart from that nice car did have a legend v6 so do have a eye for a good honda even tho I now drive a bmw thanks for the spot.
Wow what a bargain! I just bought a 93 2.3Lt non-vtec for $7500, and that was one of the cheapest I could find. I'm reassured that you haven't had any mechanical issues yet. The only thing wrong with mine is the plastic cork screw that makes the aerial go up and down is worn. $120 just to fix that!
I own a 2.2L 1991 Honda prelude VTEC. Yes it is red and it has faded. The exterior is bettered on the front left guard, but will be replaced. It has 164000 on the odometer but runs like magic. It costs me $33 a month for 3rd party theft and fire and it's not too expensive to run (addressing the fact that v-tec cars like 95 and higher). VTEC is very addictive though, and sucks petrol like no tomorrow, but is very handy when it comes to racing. I am able to beat most cars out there of the same age and price range. Great speed, reliability and economy.
Go Honda, this car is a winner.
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