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In process of buying 97 Prelude


chris26969
08-01-2004, 04:30 PM
Im right now in the process of buying a 97 prelude base

97
Prelude
Silver
17" rims
Lip Kit
Manual
106k miles
New Clutch

$7000

What do you think? Since i currently own a turbo car, I know its not going to be nearly as fast, yet something nice to drive around in. Worth it for the price?

donalduck_69
08-02-2004, 07:08 PM
definitely if there is no rust or body damage. i bought my 97 with 92000 miles for 7250. All mine had was an exhaust and a vtec controller. go for it.

AcesHigh
08-02-2004, 08:05 PM
I'm sour on the bumper and rims. It means the car has been raced.

SBallerk2
08-03-2004, 12:21 AM
yeah...it's probally been RACE....but heck most Lude's R...if it runs,feels, and looks good go for it...but then again 106k miles is some what ALOT for 7,000??? u may find a Better Lude with less miles for around the same price...

chris26969
08-03-2004, 12:41 AM
I honestly believe the price is good for this car. Hell its 500 below KBB value, and most people dont sell these things for KBB. ( i know the kid too. so i know he didnt beat on it)

pikkagtr
08-03-2004, 04:03 AM
its a good price go for it

crzyCollegeKid
08-03-2004, 01:59 PM
i bought my 97 a few months ago with 97k miles on it for $10k (i got ripped), but 7k isn't bad at all. runs and feels great, just check everything out

ProjectPhantom
08-04-2004, 02:41 AM
i got lucky and found a sh lude with 130k miles that came w/ h22 for only 7k the dealership didnt seem to know about the new engine, everything was pretty new looking so the miles didnt matter much. HA!

chris26969
08-07-2004, 05:20 PM
Well, I bought the car today. The guy owns his own paint shop, so hes painting the side skirt and front lip for free. To top it off, the kid told me it was a 97 base model. Me actually using the car.. its the SH model. 106k miles $7,000 not too shabby eh?

partyhardryan16
08-08-2004, 12:24 PM
well you should be able to tell if its the SH or base, it should say it on the back, if not the title and papers should say it somewhere, but either way around i think 7k is a good price for that, nice to have you in the FAM , keep it REAL!!

SBallerk2
08-08-2004, 12:36 PM
I HATE U!! I want my 5th Gen so BAD :(....

p.s. don't get me wrong LOVE MY 4thGen :)

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