used honda prelude

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Q: where can i find a used honda prelude?

A: Craigslist, a dealer, want ad, e-bay, autotrader, a junk yard…the list goes on, it’s kinda common sense

Q: Should I buy a used Honda Prelude, Del Sol, or Civic?
All are used and around the same price.

A: BUY THE CIVIC….THE BEST YOU CAN GET FOR THE MONEY!!!

Q: Have 5k. Used Honda Prelude or New Car (Like Ford Focus)? Looking For Reliability?

A: My neighbor just spent 650$ to fix his Focus’ ignition switch (a
common problem with Focus) and still hasn’t got the car back (it
still won’t run). Look at the Consumer Reports April edition for the survey results of subscribers who have reported problems with their cars. They also show a grouping of most reliable cars
by several $ amounts (2000, 5000, 10000) . Each grouping has
several cars which have proven reliability records.

Q: Does a 1994 honda prelude use shocks or struts?
I was just wondering if the 1994 Honda Prelude Si uses shocks or struts for its suspension? And what is the difference between them both?

A: The real difference is that a shock has a pivot at each end, while a strut has a pivot at the top while the lower end is bolted solidly to the spindle where the wheel attaches. A Prelude uses a type of coil-over shock – the parts are shocks, not true struts, but they have a coil spring around the shock. (They’re not the same thing as an adjustable coil-over, though.)

Q: What oil viscosity should be used in a high mileage 1998 Honda Prelude?
The owners manual recommends 5W30. However, a mechanic that has worked on it for several years recommends 10W30 and even 10W40 for the summer because of its high engine wear at 112k miles and use at high RPMs. I’m using 10W30, and most people I ask say that 10W40 is just way too thick.

A: 10/40 isn’t too thick , you could go with straight 30 with no problem .

Q: Is this a good deal for a 2000 Honda Prelude?
I do not know much about cars but I am planning to buy a used 2000 honda prelude. It has a clean title, 147k, silver, automatic for $5600. my uncle came with me to look at it and he said it was a good deal but the mileage seemed high to me. it is under KBB but I am still unsure.. this is my first car. please help!

A: Honda’s have a high resale value because the will go forever. I had a 1995 Accord EX that I totalled over 2 years ago. In it’s wrecked condition and 139k, I got $5500 from my insurance company for it. The car was 10 years old AND demolished.
It may seem like a lot, but if it has been taken care of, it’ll be well worth it.

Q: Purchasing of a used car (Honda Prelude)?
Hi, i am purchasing a vechical, a Honda Prelude 1993, it has done 217,000 km on the clock, is that alot? they want 6,000 for the car, it is in good condition, and i am going to gget it cheacked out by a mecanic, i just want some opitons first, it is my first car, i just dont want it to break down on me, also because it is an import will it cost me alot to repair? what is the average lifespam of a honda engine??

A: For it’s age, that’s not a surprising amount of mileage. However, 217K is still very high for a car you are about to purchase. Talk to your mechanic to see what (s)he thinks about the car. And if it helps, I drive a 1989 Honda Accord with 266K! It still runs and usually costs $600 or less in repairs each year. Not bad since 600 doesn’t even cover 2 new car payments for most cars!

Q: What kind of gas does a 1997 Honda Prelude use?
I was looking to buy a 1997 honda prelude and everyone says their great but some people said you HAVE to put premium gas in it, is this true or is it just a good idea to do this?

A: Okay no, wrong answers so far.

I own a 98 Honda prelude and i am in a Honda prelude club, with all Prelude’s from 97-2001. You have to put premium in it. Trust me you do, its written all over the car for a reason. I remember one guy in our club tried putting 87 octane in it and it didn’t sound good at all. You have to put premium in it, believe me i would love it if it would run off regular 87 with the prices, but if you buy the Prelude you gotta put premium cause the H22 engine in it needs 91+ octane to operate without damaging it. I tried putting 89 octane in it once, and it didn’t sound good, it drove funny, put some octane booster in it cause i was afraid of driving it around like that and it worked fine again. Stick to premium if you buy the 97-01 prelude.

Another tip, if you’re buying the prelude for gas mileage, its not your car. lol Most people in the prelude owners club get about 300 miles on about 12 gallons of premium. Since gas has gone up, a lot of owners have actually sold their prelude’s too! So think about that as well if your in the market of one!

Q: 92 Honda Prelude,How much would it cost for new and used for the computer that runs the 4 wheel steering ?
I have a chance to buy a 92 prelude that is in top shape with leather for $800 but it needs a motor, the 4 wheels steering computer and a front bumper. It has great wheels and tires, after market front lights and an intake system also.I will have to pay to have it installed too. Is it worth it?

A: no not eSuck.com, let me understand this fully you want an engine swap due to the car you buying is dead. Well you can purchase one for $1000 ship to your door at hmotorsonline.com, labor $400-800 is the ecu coming the 4WS arent good for racing GL

Q: looking for honda prelude 1991 used parts?
got this car need one wheel 14″ and one left back rear tail light lens and not sure if I can get them in San Diego or any one knows car parts junk yard in san diego?

A: Try car-part.com. They can probably hook you up. The truth is that new lenses are on a par with used ones.

Q: What import car is faster than a honda Prelude type SH? That generally isnt above $10,000 used?
I have a friend with a 99 Prelude SH. Naturally, I want to one up him lol. I’m looking to get a Import car, that performance wise is better than the lude’ SH. My price range is 10,000 just for the car not including any mods or anything.Any suggestions?

A: I recommend a Mitsubishi 3000GT vr4. You might be able to find a Subaru WRX for $10k. The Eclipse GST has 210hp and better torque than the Honda. Integra type R has 200hp or a Nissan 300zx turbo (91 – 95) over 200hp but hard to find. A Jetta 1.8t with $500 chip is 200 hp 200lb torque.

Q: could a 1988 5 speed manual honda prelude gearbox be used in a 1992 honda prelude?
the gearbox is out of a 88 prelude b20a motor

A: just a wild guess but I would be inclined to say no it won’t fit. You don’t say if 92 is auto or manual but given the time between the 2 models lots of things would have changed. Best bet is to ring your local mechanic or gearbox shop.

Q: i drive a 92 honda prelude and just put in a used dash assembly as my speedometer went. Now when i turn my?
lights on, the top of the speedometer(between 80 and 140kph) is really dim and can barely see it, but some of the time it’s okay and as bright as the rest, any idea what could cause this or how i can fix it?

A: It sounds like a bad connection with the bulb pin and ground.Try removing the dash again and check all of the bulbs to make sure they are all making good contact with the circuit board.

Q: Where are 2000 Honda Prelude VIN numbers located?
I’m looking to buy a used 2000 Honda Prelude soon, and was wondering where the VIN number labels were located, besides on the inside of the door, and on the trunk and on the top of fenders underneath the hood. Is there one on the frame near the radiator or under the hood anywhere? Just want to make sure all the parts are legit.

Thanks for the help

A: i think there may be one stamped on the radiator support, possibly.

vin should be on the transmission too (similar to this):

http://demians.net/civic/B18C5vin.jpg

there is one on the firewall as well:

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/images/honda-vin-locations.jpg

vin stickers on fenders/bumper/trunk

http://www.thetaoofmakingmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/images/vin-numbers.jpg

some dealers, etched the vin number on the glass, like this:

http://www.canisius.edu/images/userImages/creans/Page_10171/ps_vinetch3.jpg

how to check if its the original engine?

all preludes for the US were the H22A4 engines, the number under neath the engine code stamp on the motor has a serial number (not the vin, but serial number of the engine), H22A4 was introduced in america in the 1997 prelude so preludes in 1997 serial number started with 1, 98 =2 99=3 00=4 and 01(last year) = 5.

like this but this pic is a H22A (japanese spec, yours will just say H22A4 US spec)

http://users.4×4wh.com/4×4master/Hondar/Rebuild/B4.jpg

Q: What is “Honda Slap Stick” technology in a 1998 Prelude?
Ok so I’m looking at buying a used 1998 Honda Prelude with the H22A4 motor in it. It’s an automatic and it has “slap stick shifting” technology???? Can someone explain what it is and how it works? THANKS!

A: It refers to the Tiptronic transmission in the car.

Tiptronic offers you two ways to drive the car. You have the choice of just cruising around town in auto mode, or slapping the stick over to the side and drive it like a manual, changing gears without lifting the throttle

Hope that helps

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