New member, looking at Preludes

stickle · Post by **stickle** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:22 pm

Hi

New member here looking at getting a Prelude Motegi edition, what is there to look out for etc?

How "quick" does the car feel

Post by **Donald** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:47 pm

Motegi is no quicker than any other 5G, it's just optional parts.

As for how quick does the car feel, compared to what?

Between Preludes it all depends. Manual, auto, UKDM, JDM.

Post by **rob quilter** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:59 pm

Welcome aboard.

UKDM VTI's:
1997 to 1998 models are 185bhp
1999+ are 197bhp
As said, the motegi kit is an optional extra. If you're after a UKDM one...a 1999+ is the one to go for.

JDM models:
Sir - 197bhp
Type S (rare) 217bhp
S Spec (Mega rare) 217bhp.

Don't bother getting an auto/triptronic unless for whatever reason you can't drive a manual. They are prone to breaking and are obviously slower.

Other things to look out for:
Rust on rear arches, around windscreen and sunroof.
5th gear crunch.

Preludes are very capable cars and suprise many cars, handling is superb. Best bet is to get out there and drive a few.

If your budget allows...go for a Prelude Type S

Post by **Donald** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:03 pm

^ in addition to that very complete post:

All UK 2.2 99+ are 4WS (I think).
Didn't all the JDM models come with LSD?

Post by **rob quilter** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:06 pm

Donald wrote:^ in addition to that very complete post:

All UK 2.2 99+ are 4WS (I think).
Didn't all the JDM models come with LSD?

Yup

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:08 pm

Donald wrote:^ in addition to that very complete post:

All UK 2.2 99+ are 4WS (I think).
Didn't all the JDM models come with LSD?

Not all JDM Models had lsd.

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:08 pm

And a JDM 4th gen is faster than all of them!!!

Bring it LLL!

Post by **rob quilter** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:09 pm

NafemanNathan wrote:And a JDM 4th gen is fast than all of them!!!

Bring it LLL!

Don't listen to this man, he's talking dribble

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:37 pm

LSD was optional on all imports bar the Type S.

mills · Post by **mills** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:46 pm

Welcome to LG

a healthy prelude will feel very quick, and will keep up with alot of cars on the road today