Honda Prelude 2.0i

got my 17 year old prelude a few days ago and already fallen in love i expected a few problems due to age off car but so far have found none i drive 75 to 100 miles a day while working with lots off stopping and starting and despite the cars age it has outshined all previous cars i have owned if you are looking for a quick reliable car and have the cash this is it

Well bolted together motor that is great to spend time in. Perfectly practical if there is no kids to consider.

The lazy but solid 2.0l engine is not a screaming vtec but has all the performace a daily commute warrants - you can still have fun in this car.

Only reason for 4 stars on reliability is i went through a few sets of discs and pads, the garage thought i was a bit 'enthusiastic'... i suspect they were cheap replacements or maybe a bit o both!

If your reading this because your looking at getting a second hand one - buy one - they are becoming rare and when you do part with it you will have fond memories, a good step before you go for a vtec if young.

All round great car with not many of them being on the road. I would say any modle really needs a new set of alloys to set it off. I got a well priced set of 17" which made such a difference.

I have owned two of these, prior to going to the VTEC version and as with all the Hondas I have owned I loved them. One was standard when I bought it, and I tastefully customized it. The second had been highly modified and was a huge head turner.

If you want a great looking sports coupe with massive reliability then the 4th generation Prelude is for you. Moderately quick (if you want pace, buy the 2.2 VTEC), surprisingly economical, comfortable in the front (the back is really only suitable for small children) and a joy to drive.

To improve the vehicle, a decent set of 17" or 18" alloys will enhance the looks of this already impressive motor no end, as the standard alloys are so poor they can spoil the look.

Recommended, definitely, but if you can afford the extra money to buy and insure it, buy the VTEC.

Classic styling, good power, handles like a dream, sure to be a classic and can only go up in value!

Honda reliability is LEGENDARY!

Parts are plentiful and relatively cheap.

If you can find one and you've got the money, BUY IT!

I love Honda's in general but the Honda Prelude 2.0i is in a class of its own and far above the rest. Just a shame that in the back there is a lack of space really.

Its a great sports coupe money can buy. Sure to be a classic in the coming years. A great engine with a fantastic noise. I had no problems with it. Very quick off the block and great abs breaking. Its how a car is supposed to be. You will feel a direct link with the road and that gives a fun experience.

The steering is precise.

I would like honda to remake prelude of the modern era!

My Honda Prelude 2.0i is automatic, which traditionally goes against the grain of a sports car, but the fact is you will spend half you time in traffic anyhow. My automatic is great in traffic. No need to constantly dip the clutch and crunch the gears, the car just eases through the traffic before you can open it up on the motorway. A Vetec this may not be, but the 2.0i has all the power you need. Between 60-90 the car just glides. The driving position is very comfortable for a tall person (I'm 6'2") and you have a great view of the road ahead. I have read several reviews complaining about the lack of room in the back. In my opinion this is ridiculous - it's a sports car - and sports cars have either no seats or bucket seats in the back as per the Prelude. The boot is actually not a bad size and you can get a standard-sized suitcase in there plus a few other things. Mpg-wise the car does about 25 miles/gallon in town and 30 on the motorway depending on how heavy your right foot is. I've found the Honda Prelude 2.0i to be very reliable too. As with any car I've had a few things done: a new radiator and oil-cooling pipe. I've also had some areas of the paintwork re-done. I paid £2000 for my Prelude, which is an awful lot of car for the money. It currently has about 68K on the clock. You see alot of examples advertised for similar money with over a 100K on the clock which I personally would steer clear of. You are better taking your time for a car with 50-70K on it from a private advertiser. The problem being that 'boy-racers' are starting to snap up the older plates and run them into the ground. I garage my Prelude and cherish it - it is a beautiful car.

The Honda Prelude 2.0i sports car is a good daily driver that is very reliable but lacks in the amount of power it has in it's stock form, It handles nicely through the corners and has good road feel, but thats where the performance ends. It is a very reliable daily driver though, with a unsurpassable wealth of after market perts available to it. It is over all a fairly nice car thats just lacking in interior styling and power.

The Honda Prelude 2.0i is a good sports car for the unattached couple(without children)

Reasonably priced, and they hold their price

A very smart looking coupe with the perfect lines a powerful 2.0cc sohc engine which is more economical than the vtech and less to go wrong.

Handling is fantastic with good brakes to match.