Lude Generation

Hi guys,

I've always lusted after a 5th gen Prelude, ever since I was a kid, they look sexy and refined and despite lots of hate the headlights/front end make the car for me.

I'm 20, and I've owned:

Vauxhall Corsa C 1.4/1.8 and 2.0T Conversion

I did want an EP3 Type R, but I know my hearts telling me to find a decent 5th gen. I'm nearly there but my budget will be around £2500. If I get a prelude I plan on spending considerably less and having it as a project, rather than buying an already done car.

Things like suspension over-haul, stage 0 service, belt/water-pump, any paintwork that needs doing will be at the forefront of what I want. I feel if I spend £2500 on a EP3 Type R, work will need doing. I know it will be faster, but I'm kind of done will outright speed, all the engines I've had (Z20LET/Z18XE) have been completely flat and lifeless. I thought owning a 2.0T Corsa with 220 bhp and 1000kg would be fun, but the turbo just promoted laziness, not what I want.

Insurance is ok now, which is why I've waited to make a purchase.

So hi again and you'll be seeing me around!

Welcome.

Welcome in Buddy!

Welcome along How is my home town nowadays?

nick_s wrote:Welcome along How is my home town nowsadays?

Too many speed-humps and cafes, aesthetically very pleasing with free un-curbed parking on the high street, all the way from Sydenham station down to where Safeway used to be. There's now a retail park opposite Sainsbury's (Savacentre), which has a drive through Mcdonaldz, you know a lot has changed even in my time!

You should be able to do quite nicely with your budget.

Welcome to LG! Get a lude, EP3's are common as drokk and have the side profile of a van.

Welcome along

Hi. Welcome to LG

Welcome in

Incidentally, speed and EP3 Type R's is relative.... yes, I've driven them, and they're nice cars, but I'd bet my underpants that on a twisty road my bone-stock 4WS A8 would roger one like a Challenger tank would see to a Fiat 500