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Old 05-08-2006, 10:00 PM
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Question 98 Prelude ..Thoughts
I found this 98 Honda Prelude with a lip kit and cf hood for 11k wit 86k miles. It's the auto version though. What ya think?
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auto transmission in a prelude is a no-no
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they are known for tranny probs like in the second gen TL and CL
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
I found this 98 Honda Prelude with a lip kit and cf hood for 11k wit 86k miles. It's the auto version though. What ya think?
Get a manual.. the auto doesnt do the Prelude justice one bit.
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My dream car is a Prelude with AT!
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Auto preludes are for :ghey:'s
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as kamlung said, the auto trannys in the 'lude are garbage...not to mention they are a LOT slower than the 5spd, and don't make the car fun.
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auto for prelude isnt THAT bad...

but then again my boys auto prelude is full bolt ons with a 75-100 shot
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auto for prelude isnt THAT bad...

but then again my boys auto prelude is full bolt ons with a 75-100 shot
Your boy needs to reattach his balls and get a clutch.
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Your boy needs to reattach his balls and get a clutch.
lol..
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I always liked that car...this one looks really clean

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...QQcmdZViewItem
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stay away from the auto's on the preludes...

2 of my friends owned a auto prelude...

2 of my friends ended up replacing the auto trannys..


it is a well known fact that prelude auto tranny's are pos..


so...

now you gonna get the 5 speed?
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I was hoping it was just a fluke about the trannies, I guess I'll pass on that. I already have 1 glass tranny to worry about I don't need 2.
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Waste, you can probably get an my'02 RSX auto for that price..
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
I was hoping it was just a fluke about the trannies, I guess I'll pass on that. I already have 1 glass tranny to worry about I don't need 2.
....but if you come across a 5MT, go for it!!
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Sorry to hijack this thread, but i think there are far better deals out there than this one. I sold my 97 SH with factory bodykit, heated seats (very rare), red/black leather and a few Japanese spec SiR OEM parts for 9500.00, two years ago. The car was imac as you can tell from the pics and had 67K miles.

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Originally Posted by Jack_n_Coke
Sorry to hijack this thread, but i think there are far better deals out there than this one. I sold my 97 SH with factory bodykit, heated seats (very rare), red/black leather and a few Japanese spec SiR OEM parts for 9500.00, two years ago. The car was imac as you can tell from the pics and had 67K miles.











I am not a big fan of the red/black upholstery (I do not like it in the Altima SE-R neither) but that Lude you had is hot!!! Is that the OEM body kit??
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I love ludes I had a 91 Si, that little pocket rocket was one of my favorite cars I ever owned. I'll keep looking for a 5spd, the one I spotted was red also.
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but that Lude you had is hot!!! Is that the OEM body kit??
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Originally Posted by Jack_n_Coke
I thought so. I sort of recall a similar kit for the 6G Accord coupe. IMHO, both the 5G Lude and 6G Accord coupe look best with OEM ground effects.
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ah, i miss my lude, had the same lip kit style as jack n coke. I miss the 5 speed, that thing was fun as hell...
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My brother is driving my old 99 Prelude auto. We've never had any problems with the car. I love that car, too bad he lives so far away.
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IIRC, the 97 Prelude AT was the first Honda (at least stateside) with an SS tranny. (correct me if I am wrong)
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how could you sell that beautiful beautiful lude...
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I always liked that car...this one looks really clean

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...QQcmdZViewItem
There ya' go Sarlacc... it's a SH too
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