Prelude v DC5 R

Post by **norks27** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:50 pm

Don't wish to go off topic but...

Compared to others in it's class how does the stock prelude compare in terms of handling, power, etc, etc?

My own experiences don't really qualify, Corsa GSi was fun but not exactly in the same ball park, after that I had 4 Preludes including the current one. So I don't really have a frame of reference so very interested in your thoughts. I'll confess to having thoughts of going S2000 or the Integra route, (not sure why I insist on staying with Honda in my car choices?), but, I know I would miss the Lude and to my eyes it's definitely got the looks over the other models, (I swear I have to do a double take just to make sure it was an S2000 and not an MX-5!).

So why the Lude?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:54 pm

norks27 wrote:not sure why I insist on staying with Honda in my car choices?)

Because they're excellent quality cars and fantastic value used? Generally also look good in comparison to the other has makes, imo and... well...

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:55 pm

I think Preludes have something in them that brings everyone back after they've sold theirs.

Post by **norks27** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:56 pm

wurlycorner wrote:

Hell yeah, hehe

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:16 pm

I've forgotten how many times I've thought about buying a CL7R, then I think about the value.

£1.5k/£2k for a 2003 UK 2.4s or £5/6/7k for a 2003 CL7R? Madness.

Buy a 2.4 and have £5k to spunk out on it.

For what it is worth, I'm sticking with my CH1 ATR and enjoying it for what it is. I won't change it for a 2.4S as it will be a downgrade from all angles and a 1 year newer CL7R isn't worth twice the value of my ATR.

I miss my old Prelude, I really do, it looked spot on, but if I'm honest, the ATR makes me smile so much more when I'm sat behind the wheel.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:11 pm

nitin_s1 wrote:If something was to happen to my Prelude Type-S... I would seriously be looking to get a DC5 (black or white).

yeah the hatchback would mean you could store stuff in it when it was sat on the driveway

sorry Nits

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:57 pm

RattyMcClelland wrote:Then again..... I'd take a cl1 over a cl7 anyday.

Good man!

As for the OP, the consensus seems to be that DC5s aren't considered good value pound-for-pound compared with Preludes. Or have I read that with a bias?

Therealjj91 · Post by **Therealjj91** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:07 pm

What about the Civic Type R FD2? I know they're quite pricey but I think they look good

Post by **rob quilter** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:42 am

Personally I think you need your head checking if you spend £7000 plus on a 220 bhp front wheel drive Honda, when you could be in a Skyline, Evo, 300zx etc....

Post by **4thgenphil** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:38 am

rob quilter wrote:Personally I think you need your head checking if you spend £7000 plus on a 220 bhp front wheel drive Honda, when you could be in a Skyline, Evo, 300zx etc....

Amen brother