Both CV boot seals needed replacing. Road debris wrecked the condenser for the air conditioner (critical in Arizona). Always replace Honda timing belts after 60,000 miles.
Stock sound system (cardboard speakers!) had to be torn out and seriously upgraded.
External rubber rear window seal rotted away; so I stripped what remained with a razor and carefully painted the metal black: almost looks like new!
After appropriate after-market performance upgrades (larger air intake, cat-back exhaust, ceramic coated headers, front strut bar, light 16" wheels, Potenza tires) car handles better than it ever did! Nearly (barely?) a real sports car. Though not classic 'muscle', it should still run 15's in the 1/4 miles (400m to World).
Snappy acceleration, great torque above 3000 RPM, fantastic cornering, tight feel, loud road roar though.
Got the weight under 2800 lbs (without the passenger seat) ; if I lose the amp, sub-woofer, and spare tire, and add a carbon fiber hood, light weight battery and fly-wheel, I could probably get under 2700! A professional (warrantied?) turbo install (and attending engine rebuild) to push the HP over 250 is currently too rich for my blood.
Comfortable, but not roomy inside. Rear seats are for groceries only, but the single flip down rear seat is great for stowing skis, etc. Small cabin space means even moderate (500+) watt sound systems can damage hearing.
Great Italianesque styling (92-96). Milano Red needs re-painting after 10 years.
Th' only car I ever loved.
Yes, it is a lovely car. Someone said, if he could make love to a car, it would be a honda prelude 92-96. That is very true. The build of this car is absolutely timeless. I regret exchanging mine for a newer car ;o (
Now I am always on the lookout for a good prelude, but it is not practical for me to keep 2 cars, and my current car is more practical for my expanding family I have to admit.
One day maybe I will relive that prelude moments again.
You're so right. Since I was young I have always wanted to own a 92-96 Prelude and last year I got my hands on one. Then last week the engine blew up in it. apparently it was on it's way to being broke when I bought it. I don't think I've ever cried that much about anything in my life. Can a car actually be your best friend? If so then it's true of me and my car. But not to worry, I am in the process of locating another engine and it will be good as new!
I have had my Prelude for just over a year. It's a black '95 Si and I love it. When I bought it, the rear window rubber had also worn off and it was just rusted metal. I was shocked to see you had it too. I also had a civic before this.
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