Newbie from Leicestershire

Mork · Post by **Mork** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:18 pm

Hi all. I'm thinking of buying this Prelude, any ideas if it's overpriced or about right? I wanted something that's got 4 seats, good handling and reasonable on fuel. I'm currently driving a Mercedes 190e which is bulletproof, but a bit dull and old mannish (according to my missus at least!). What things should I be looking for in a Prelude? Thanks

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 0807938093

Post by **Ammo** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:30 pm

Welcome to LG

Nothing wrong with a 190e, not if it has Cosworth on it lol

Is it an Auto you are specifically looking for? The 5g Auto boxes aren't too good if they haven't been looked after, fine if they have, it's a bit hit and miss.

It does look nice, motegi kit as well, I think over priced a tad, but will let the 5g'ers discuss

Post by **4thgenphil** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:31 pm

thats alot for an auto

if you can drive a manual, get a manual as the 5th gen auto boxes are notorious for breaking aswell as being significantly slower. thats also a very early 5th gen and the rust bug will potentially be after it soon, i had an r plate and it was like swiss cheese underneath!

for that money you can get a late 5th gen with the best engine (h22a8), better gearbox (closer ratios), heated seats and best air intake along with all the other toys you would want! the mileage on that one isnt outstandingly low but it does have leather, the later i suspect you'll be able to find if you wait for the right one!

welcome to the forum

Post by **rob quilter** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:37 pm

Welcome aboard.

As Phil said, go for a 1999+ manual. Quicker (197bhp, instead of 185bhp in the 1998's) and less prone to rust.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:39 pm

Welcome over. Where is Leics are you?
If a 5th gen. Stay away from autos.
Get a Type S, 99+ vti/motegi or Sir.

andypont · Post by **andypont** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:07 pm

Welcome to the forum.
I am a fan of auto boxes, and been fairly lucky in that 2 of my 3 5th gens have been ok so far (hope I havent spoken too soon).

My first one was at the right price as it had a known gearbox problem - £2000 to overhaul so has to be a consideration.
The 'lude you are looking at does look tidy, but I would say a bt overpriced.

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:09 pm

Nice interior, but not 2 grand. You can get a type s for £2,300. Autos can go for £500, I had one a few years ago and the box went on mine 2 months after being replaced

mills · Post by **mills** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:18 pm

welcome to LG

that does look like a nice and well maintained Lude, but as said, its not worth 2K

i would put the extra
2 - 300 quid and get a type S

Mork · Post by **Mork** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:13 am

Thanks for the replies everyone. I didn't realise the auto boxes on these were so fragile. Shame though, cos the engines are bulletproof.

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:00 am

Nanu nanu. Welcome to LG!!

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