1985 Honda Prelude DX review from North America
"I feel like I got gypped by the previous owner"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV boot.. replaced at $250.00.
Thermostat, replaced at $50.00 (still overheats, think it needs a radiator rotout).
Brakes need work.
Vacuum.
No compressor fan, A/C inoperable.
Hazards out.
Back up lights out.
Needs a tune up.
Need to work on right front axle assembly.
The list goes on and on and on and on.....
General comments?
It seems to me that this car is going to be a lot of trouble for me in some areas. It is expensive to fix and and while some aspects of it are great, (good pick up, runs good, sunroof STILL works), there are some areas I'll really have to consider in repairs.
I'll continue to drive the car till it dies, I guess.
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| High initial cost. Holds value well. Built to last |
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| 1984 - Prelude 1.8 litre dual carburated 17 years old, I can't expect to not have problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 229644 miles |
| Most recent distance | 230310 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord LX |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2000 |