Buying an Prelude

[96IntegraLS]

I was looking to buy a prelude for my sister's upcoming birthday but don't know a lot about them. I have an Acura Integra so I know how reliable the Honda motors are. Is there anything that I should know about them (little defects, transmission problem , ect...) In addition, are there any years that they did not use the VTEC engine as that makes our insurance skyrocket. Thanks in advance for the help.

[Gohan Ryu]

1996 and earlier Preludes are available without VTEC. The only issue I've ever heard about with used Preludes is the timing belt - if the previous owner didn't do regular maintenance the timing belt might be worn - if it slips it causes huge problems.

[94PreludeJDM]

You insurance shouldn't skyrocket at all. It's still a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine. I'm a 19 year old guy and I pay like $1500 a year. It really shouldn't be that bad.

[predude]

Originally Posted by 96IntegraLS

I was looking to buy a prelude for my sister's upcoming birthday but don't know a lot about them. I have an Acura Integra so I know how reliable the Honda motors are. Is there anything that I should know about them (little defects, transmission problem , ect...) In addition, are there any years that they did not use the VTEC engine as that makes our insurance skyrocket. Thanks in advance for the help.

well good luck cus its hard to find a good prelude. most of the prelude out there has been beat up and mods by the people who are hungry for horsepower gain.

[240SXLude]

Originally Posted by 94PreludeJDM

You insurance shouldn't skyrocket at all. It's still a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine. I'm a 19 year old guy and I pay like $1500 a year. It really shouldn't be that bad.

wow..i wish i paid that much for insurance a year. Unfortunately i pay that in 6 months. real drag

[hontoy]

Originally Posted by 240SXLude

wow..i wish i paid that much for insurance a year. Unfortunately i pay that in 6 months. real drag

dayum..i think your insurance is a rip off. try wawanesa insurance. my car insurance is about $500 a year. its under my mom's name but im the actual driver of the car. im 18 and my ride is a slow ass 2003 toyota echo. also i dont got any speeding ticket yet.