Wanted: 5th gen 2.2 VTI manual, unmodified UK

craig_jdm · Post by **craig_jdm** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:42 am

Looks like a good example and im sure an OEM intake can be sorted out by someone on here

toadster · Post by **toadster** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:36 am

LO

Does look like quite a nice Lude from the pictures

Good luck

Toadster

BigTom · Post by **BigTom** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:05 pm

Well, mills pulled a blinder and went and looked that car over for me and found a few minor flaws so I left it.

Been having a sly look at this pretty much top-spec Motegi on PH - http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/clas ... egi/835884

The guy seems pretty straight up and has sent me some more photos of the damaged areas and a (massive!) video. Would be great if someone could cast an eye over the video and give me their opinion. Seems to be a bit of an engine chirp and quite a lot of white exhaust fumes?

Video (needs quicktime) - https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54351158/MOV02581.MPG
Bodywork closeups - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xn00z3mclr4u3zm/jp38mhN3NP

Finally, reg is W757FKW and MOT number 249106662097 for checking MOT history - http://motinfo.direct.gov.uk/internet/j ... equest.jsp

My main concern is that it seems to be due a timing belt change (no record of when last one took place, from MOT history I'd guess about 7 years ago).

Not sure how serious I am about this one, but its an unusual spec so interesting to look at anyway

andypont · Post by **andypont** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:21 pm

I do like the spec, but think it is a bit pricey. The white smoke might well be condensation. It generally clears by the time the engine gets warm, but if this one has been stood for 6 months then it might well take longer. There was a small puddle under the exhaust after it had been running for a few minutes. If you are seriously considering buying this car then I would ask him to confirm it is water. The other cause for white smoke is if it is running rich, and has unburnt fuel. This could be a bigger issue. The engine doesnt sound as smooth as some, and there is a rattle that I cant make out.

andypont · Post by **andypont** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:24 pm

Have you considered this one, that KeithB has for sale?

http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/prelude ... t4096.html

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:15 pm

I'd pay the top dollar for the yellow one if it ran well. Those seats are uber rare! I didn't even know you could get a cream suede/alacantara trim on them

But Keiths one is a bargin!

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:17 pm

Yellow one is the one to go for with H22A8 and the rest of the factory options.

mills · Post by **mills** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:58 pm

I reckon the interior has been professionally re-trimmed

never seen the team honda sports seats in that colour before, not even in the prelude options brochure

looks like a nice car for the money, body work issues are minor, its in alot better nick than the 1 i viewed

bit tatty under the bonnet mind, but things like the battery tie and rad stays can be replaced

i also think the white smoke from the exhaust could be condensation. the chirping noise sounds like it could be coming from 1 of the belts.

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:12 am

If you find one within an hour or so's drive of Andover, I'll look at it for you. If that helps?
Meanwhile, PM on its way.

BigTom · Post by **BigTom** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:55 pm

Well, haven't seen the car yet, but agreed a price of £1250 on this - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/h ... ?logcode=p

Quite pleased with my haggling considering its only been on the market a few hours.

Bad points - slightly out of shape back bumper following a reversing incident (repaired but still slightly wonky on one side), and the timing belt needs doing, but I reckon selling the private plate should cover most of that

Hopefully it's in as good nick as the seller claims, will find out tomorrow!