Amazing drivers car for so little money!

I have owned my gen5 2.2 vti Prelude for approximately a month and I've had a smile on my face since I fisrt drove it.

Anyone looking for a true drivers car for peanuts should befinately look in to it. I've had all types of cars, quattro's, MR2's down to sportka's and passats. I currently run a jaguar XJ8-4.0 and I prefer driving the lude.

The tiptronic boxes have a reputation so cautious buyer may wat to avoid, but when you're likely to be paying about a grand for one of these cars, why worry!. I personally prefer the tiptronic, the gear changes are very quick and it seems to make for a more engaging drive. The 4 wheel steer is excellent. Grip and handling (good tyres are a must!) is as good as anything you're likley to ever own.

Reliability is as expected, excellent, however these cars live in the vtec zone +5000 rpm so regular oil changes are adivsed.

My only gripe is the fuel consumption, on longer trips, motorways etc, it is quiet reasonable, however around town dont expect much better than 20 mpg. Rear space for passengers should be treated as storage, and I wouldn't play on taking 4 adults in this car very often.

I would not let this put you off, for what you will pay for the car and the reliability and enjoyment it will bring, this is juse a fly in the ointment.

If you are serious about your cars you should make an effort to at least drive one, you'll be hooked well beofre you get to the country lane.

Treat yourself!!