Honda Prelude 2.2 VTi 2d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
AWFULL A LOT OF HI TECH CAR FOR THE MONEY
Costs
HONDA SEVICING NOT CHEAP, 31MPG IF I AM VERY CAREFULL, BUT THIS DEFEATS THE OBJECT!
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On the road
Driving
SPLIT PERSONALITY, UNDER 5K A PUSSY CAT, 5K TO 7.5K MANIC. NEED TO USE MANUAL SHIFT TO GET BEST FROM ENGINE.
Performance
LACKS LOW DOWN GRUNT, NO COMPLAINTS WHEN VTEC KICKS IN, RATHER LIKE A TURBO.
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Living with it
Reliability
GOT CAR AT 50K, NEEDED NEW DISTRIBUTER AT 60K AND NEW NSR WHEEL BEARING AT 74K. NOT IMPRESSED
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UNDERSTATED GOOD LOOKS. MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS!
Comfort
REAR CRAMPED, BUT OK FOR SHORT TRIPS. FRONT SPACIOUS, MOST COMFORTABLE SEATS I HAVE COME ACROSS
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Security and Service
Security
GOOD IMMOBILISER, LACKS DEADLOCKS AND ALARM. STRANGE OVERSIGHT BY HONDA
Service
EXCELLENT, BUT YOU PAY FOR IT
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
NEW DISTRIBUTER
Other
NSR WHEEL BEARING
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