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04-30-2004, 07:05 PM
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Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
i totaled my GS-R, and i'm looking at either going with a 97' Prelude, or a 97' GSX. (not to say anything bad about integs, since i LOVED my car) i think i'm ready for a change, but i'm not sure with route to take. which would you recommend and why?
Thanks.
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#2
04-30-2004, 07:09 PM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
You should compare the pro's and con's of each. Like turbo vs. no-turbo, All wheel drive vs. 2 wheel drive, 200+ HP vs. I don't know HP.. Get my drift?
What kind of Prelude is it?
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04-30-2004, 07:17 PM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
i would be hopefully looking at a SH, but if not, then the regular model.
that's another thing, i don't really know much about turbos. the biggest resource i have is my step-bro who has a 1G GSX
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Sadly Retired - 1997 Integra GS-R ---------------------- -17" Exel DL-46 Rims on Kumho 712's -GReddy Evolution Catback -AEM CAI -H&R Sport Springs -Bilstein HD Shocks -Magnecor Plug Wires -B&M Edge Short Shifter -ITR Shift Knob -Alpine 9813 -Infinity Reference 6.5" Components -Infinity Reference 6.5" 2-ways -(2) 12" Kicker Comp VR's -Kicker 400.2 amp -Alpine SEC-150R -Carbon Fiber Euros -Clear Corners -Custom Fogs -Grill Craft front grill
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#4
04-30-2004, 07:28 PM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
A friend of mine has a Type-SH and it is fast, But I have driven a GSX and it is faster. But if you slap a turbo in that Prelude it would dominate the GSX. Turbos are easy my friend. There are tons of web sites that will give you all the info you could handle. Plus all the great people here at Automotive forums will help you will anything you need.
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04-30-2004, 08:00 PM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
thanks for the input. but i'm gonna go with a turbo, then i would much rather go with the GSX rather than putting one on a 'lude. plus, i live in CA where nothing seems to be legal on any car
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Sadly Retired - 1997 Integra GS-R ---------------------- -17" Exel DL-46 Rims on Kumho 712's -GReddy Evolution Catback -AEM CAI -H&R Sport Springs -Bilstein HD Shocks -Magnecor Plug Wires -B&M Edge Short Shifter -ITR Shift Knob -Alpine 9813 -Infinity Reference 6.5" Components -Infinity Reference 6.5" 2-ways -(2) 12" Kicker Comp VR's -Kicker 400.2 amp -Alpine SEC-150R -Carbon Fiber Euros -Clear Corners -Custom Fogs -Grill Craft front grill
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04-30-2004, 08:02 PM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
what about other factors, like reliability, maintenance, cost of up keep, etc.
ultimately, i want something that's fast, handles well, has good value, looks, and will overall just work whenever i want it to.
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Sadly Retired - 1997 Integra GS-R ---------------------- -17" Exel DL-46 Rims on Kumho 712's -GReddy Evolution Catback -AEM CAI -H&R Sport Springs -Bilstein HD Shocks -Magnecor Plug Wires -B&M Edge Short Shifter -ITR Shift Knob -Alpine 9813 -Infinity Reference 6.5" Components -Infinity Reference 6.5" 2-ways -(2) 12" Kicker Comp VR's -Kicker 400.2 amp -Alpine SEC-150R -Carbon Fiber Euros -Clear Corners -Custom Fogs -Grill Craft front grill
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#7
04-30-2004, 08:04 PM
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GSX GSX GSX all the damn way, If you can afford one get it. Dont listen to what the Eclipse boys say GSX"s ARE RARE!!, Idc who says you can find them cheap you CAN NOT, they are rare and expensive ass cheap build quality cars. But Go with the GSX man, the engines are cheap to replace and its fast as shit and attracts more teen pussy then Rkelly concerts.
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04-30-2004, 08:06 PM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
I haven't really heard much on the GSX. I know All wheel drive could get spendy to have to work on. I have heard of the turbos getting tired. But thats just natural. As far as i know, just change the oil regularly and take good care of it and there shouldn't really be any problems.
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#9
04-30-2004, 08:16 PM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
personally I would say get the prelude. I do like the look of the eclipse, and I almost bought one myself, but everyone I know who has one, or had one for that matter had nothing but problems with them. True they are fast, but they are not very reliable. A honda motor will outlast an mitsubishi motor 2 times over. I guess it all depends on what you are looking for. Something fast, that is easy to get faster, for cheap=GSX. Something moderatly fast, that will last along time, and probably be less hassle=prelude.
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04-30-2004, 08:27 PM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
man, i wish i knew how to start a poll with this question
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Sadly Retired - 1997 Integra GS-R ---------------------- -17" Exel DL-46 Rims on Kumho 712's -GReddy Evolution Catback -AEM CAI -H&R Sport Springs -Bilstein HD Shocks -Magnecor Plug Wires -B&M Edge Short Shifter -ITR Shift Knob -Alpine 9813 -Infinity Reference 6.5" Components -Infinity Reference 6.5" 2-ways -(2) 12" Kicker Comp VR's -Kicker 400.2 amp -Alpine SEC-150R -Carbon Fiber Euros -Clear Corners -Custom Fogs -Grill Craft front grill
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04-30-2004, 11:16 PM
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Re: Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
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I vote prelude or maybe a EVO if you are thinking about going to the DSM world, the GSX is by far a nice car but it would be getting kind of old age and probably high miles, and to get alot more hp out of it you would have to upgrade alot of things anyway. But I don't know what kind of money you are looking to spend either.
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05-01-2004, 05:47 AM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
get a used RSX (s)... a newer age prelude might cost 10gs+ ....maybe you can find it cheaper but i found some rsx-s at craigslist for 13gs. RSXS are hella fast too bro...it's a newer/fancier look, low mileage, and has a HONDA Motor!!!
or move to a type r, si, G3 rx7, m3...yaaaa
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#15
05-01-2004, 02:06 PM
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Re: Prelude or Eclipse GSX?
i'm bretty bias towards honda, but i'll try and stay away from that in this... if i were you, i'd go with the prelude.. they are so much more of a reliable car than the GSX... if you're looking for something that you don't have to take to the shop every second week, go with the prelude. my buddy got one a few months ago and he hasn't had a problem yet, don't expect he will for a long long time. AWD spells trouble when dealing with mitsu. that's all that i can say.. if you're looking for a fast awd car.. go with a wrx.
go with the prelude, you won't be disappointed
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