Honda Prelude 1992-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Where else could you get ABS, P/S, elecs, cruise, airbags and style, despite being 10 years old, for under £2k?

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Little thirsty if driven hard. Servicing very expensive. Brakes approx £50 for new discs and pads.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable, low driving position, handle great though brakes tend to overheat and fade very quickly.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lovely sounding engine, manual gearbox very smooth and great midrange punch.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a Honda.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    10 years old and still looks better and more modern than many current coupes.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front seats very firm and snug, rear seats ok if you've got no legs.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not standard so fit cat 1 alarm.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealer network very efficient but you do have to pay for it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Intermittent fault with 4WS sensor staying on, electric aerial makes most annoying clunking when retracting.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes