1984 Honda Prelude review from North America
"These are great machines when well maintained"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had no major failures. As parts have worn out or needed replacing they have been replaced with Honda manufactured parts or better.
The transmission was replaced with a reconditioned transmission at will over 200,000 miles. The original did not fail, the case failed and was leaking.
The carburetors were rebuilt around 1990.
The timing built has been changed about every 60,000 miles and with it the belts and water pump.
A new radiator was installed within the past two years.
The boots on the drive shaft have been replaced every time they have cracked to protect the drive shaft.
New struts all around 5-6 years ago.
New carpet in 2003.
I have used Amzoil synthetic for nearly every mile driven.
New paint, windshield, with total body cleanup in 2002.
General comments?
The carbureted 1.8 is not for drag racing. When it was new it was quick, but never fast out of the hole. The great thing about this machine is that it drives great, handles great, the front wheel drive has never let me down on snow, rain soaked or burning hot pavement. After 22-years of faithful service it starts every time I hit the switch, does not burn any oil and it looks great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72 miles |
| Most recent distance | 263000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2006 |