Faults:

Needed all new rotors, calipers, pads and oxygen sensor within the first week of owning it.

My driver side axle snapped right in the middle at 210000 km.

The front driver side spring broke at 225000 km and needed to be replaced so I went with an all around 2.25" drop spring set.

My front lower control arm bushings wore out at 225000 km.

General Comments:

My car is the best vehicle I've ever owned, despite the things that have gone wrong with it.

This car will teach you all about what loving a car means. Every cent spent on this car is worth the outcome.

My engine is at 230000 km and still purrs like a kitten. That in itself says a lot.

Faults:

CV joint needed replaced. $300.

Thermometer died, car started to overheat. $165.

Timing belt broke and bent the valves. Had the engine rebuilt. $3000.

Brake caliper stuck and wore the brake and rotor down. $375.

General Comments:

If I didn't love this car so much I wouldn't have put the work into it.

I can beat people off the line with little or no effort.

4WS has spoiled me for other cars. I love this feature.

If you take regular care of the car and have your timing belt replaced when they tell you, it's a great first car.

Faults:

My right CV unit needs replacement.

Both fog lights are blown.

Fuses & horn.

General Comments:

1988 was definitely the Prelude's year!

Excellent handling, performance and exceptional gas mileage. The 4WS is incredible when parking and cornering at higher speeds.

Overall, the Prelude has an extremely comfortable cabin/cockpit with an "eye candy" appeal.

Maintenance free (for me anyways)!!

Faults:

I had a power steering fluid leak that was easily repaired.

My alternator just went.

General Comments:

This car turns on a dime.

Looks amazing, even after 12 years it looks brand new.

I love this car, it was my first import and I fell in love the first time I saw it.

Recommended to anyone who can afford Honda's ridiculous repair and maintenance bills.

Faults:

Engine noise that seems normal to dealer knowledge.

Fragile front train components.

General Comments:

Like most owners, quality feel, reliable despite its rusty condition. Need a budget to keep in top running condition.

Faults:

Air conditioner doesn't blow cold sometimes. It could be working well on one trip, turn it off and back on and it doesn't get cold no more. Let it rest then it blows cold again. It's got me. But then again it's amazing that it works at all.

General Comments:

I bought this car from a dealership that used the car as a go for car. The dealer got it on a trade and it had so many miles on it he didn't put it up for sale. Instead he used to travel around to do business. The dealer put 10,000 miles on it and used it everyday. I saw the car sitting in the street one day and noticed it had 4WS. I asked him if I could drive it. He said yes. Loved the car the very first drive. Had to have it. I offered him 2K he said OK. Now it's mine.

This car still runs excellent and it drives excellent. Have had a number of cars in the past. Some of them were other Honda models. This car is it. It's not real fast but it's fun to drive. The steering is precise. The manual gear box is sweet. I drive a 136 miles every day and I am comfortable in the seat.

As far as maintenance goes, I've changed the oil once already and flushed refilled the radiator. A new Honda is about 26K for this model. That buys a lot of maintenance. I'll take an old Honda anyday.