I bought this car from a fanatic, hence not a single problem has arised. He had owned the Prelude for 6 years and had every new part, litre of oil used and monthly litres/100km stats documented on computer print out. This vehicle is in immaculate condition.
This vehicle is amazing. Performance, reliablility and comfort is the forte of a Prelude. Nothing is better than driving the Prelude with the sunroof open, windows down in Queensland Australia. This Prelude has had a performance ECU chip which has bought the KW from 106KW to 122KW. I bought the vehicle with the chip in it, apparently there was a notable difference in the torque distribution through the rev range. There is something about the exhaust note at 4000rpm in third gear, it is the start of the exhileration.
OH Yeah 4000rpm in 3rd gear is the magic spot. It will take you from 85km/h to 130km/h in no time.
I have had my 88 prelude for about 9 years now. Its my second car and I just can't part with it. I love it!
Its definatly a classic and very underated. Still today I get comments on how well it drives and every prelude driver I have met always reminds me that they wish they had never sold it. I have a white one with black stripes.