Honda Prelude 1992-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Now dirt cheap, top models can be picked up for less than the same age Fiesta - and who wants a Fiesta?

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not great on fuel as it is a heavy car. Parts, only buy second hand or aftermarket, Honda will bleed you dry. Servicing, do all but the cambelt yourself to save pennies, it's all simple and all in the manual.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles superbly even on the limit, but is uninspiring being an FF car. Body rolls too much to be a serious sports car. Upgrade springs at least.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good for a 2.0, but needs to be in the power band 3000-4500rpm to really pull. Get the 2.2 vtec if your insurance is up to it.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I abuse this car daily, but always warm it up and change service parts/fluids regularly. Currently over 112,000 miles and things are still looking good!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A gorgeous body but ancillaries dated. Get new wheels, spoiler and exhaust, loads of parts available cheaply.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cool sporty seats as standard, loads of adjustment. Don't sit in the back...ever. Too comfortable, so I lowered mine and it is now much more exciting.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Standard is poor, but you deserve to have your car stolen if you don't get a CAT 1 fitted aftermarket.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Perform own work. Don't pay Honda for anything apart from cambelt changes/ engine internal work.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, but service regularly and oil change every 3k on older engines if you cane them. Short journeys are a no no!

    Other

    Handbrake is really poor- a characteristic of the model and cannot be improved much by adjustment or replacement. Leave this car in gear and NEVER park on hills.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes