Honda Prelude 2.2i VTEC Review

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Honda Prelude 2.2i VTEC
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BookhimDanno's Review of Honda Prelude 2.2i VTEC

24th Jan 2009

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    3/4 years
  • Performance
    5 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1995
  • Doors
    2
  • Practicality
    2 stars
Good Points

Excellent engine that loves being thrashed. Brilliant Chassis, Rewarding Handling with lovely 'turn-in', Superb grip, a great interior and Sharp looks. A truly excellent drivers car.


Bad Points

Not many. No good for 4!


General Comments

I bought my Honda Prelude 2.2i VTEC a few years ago with the idea that it would make a good 'Rally Car' for non forest single venue tarmac rallies.
I stripped out the interior, fitted a cage and all the required safety items, fitted a high flow air filter and a decent exhaust manifold and left everything else totally standard.
In November 2008 did my first rally in it. There were 80 starters including some very exotic cars and we finished the 8 rough stages in 30th place overall on an event that didn't really suit the car so I was well pleased. We didn't lift the bonnet all day and could have driven the car home.
It went really well and stopped well too (I fitted some Black Diamond Pads to the fronts) and the handling was stunning. Backing off quickly provoked lots of oversteer which is just what you want in a competition car and the standard suspension coped with the rough surface really well. I will fit some pro flex bushes before my next event though.
All in all I would recommend the Prelude 4 to anyone who enjoys driving quickly. Sure its not RWD but its just about as rewarding! Try one, You'll love it!

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  • kavika on 4th Jun 2009

    Hmm, Prelude as a Rally car.... I've been looking at the 1800 Integras, mainly due to lighter weight, but may have to consider the Prelude, have one in the drive we were going to sell to help fund my first rally car, but may use it AS my rally car!