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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
In Europe, the Jetta is called the "Bora." 'Nuff said.
The ASR helped me out tremendously in the melting/freezing slush today. Torque steer is a relative term himiler, remember that my last car was a Saab.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I just bought a silver '01 sh. (12k miles) I love this car. I used to have a G2 Integra coupe (LS).
I'm excited to be a part of the prelude community. I also had a question. I'm considering buying an extended warranty. I've browsed the warranty boards but nothing was really conclusive. Do you guys have any ideas? (Honda care vs. online) Thanks
You'll have a tough time finding a car with greater overall reliability than a 5G Prelude, so I wouldn't say that a extended warranty makes a whole lot of sense.
I'm of the opinion that car builders wouldn't sell extended warranties if they didn't make good money on them, and when you consider the fact you've bought a Honda...you get the idea.
Still, if you want the piece of mind that an XW can give you, then it's probably worth your money. On the other hand, I've put 101,000 on my '01 since 10/15/01, and never had any trouble that wasn't covered by the standard warranty.
I figured on saving $100 monthly in a fund to cover repairs ($0.00 so far) and scheduled maintenance. So far, I haven't been caught out by anything.
Good luck with your decision, and enjoy your car!
Thanks.
I'm still on my original pads and rotors, but the rears are just starting to squeak a bit, so I'll have to do something before too long.
I'd tend to agree with Himiler (I usually do because he's usually right) that you bought a Honda. And one of the beauties of the Prelude (in additon to its amazing handling, well thought out interior, excellent fit and finish, good power, and did I mention razor sharp handling?) is its legendary Honda reliability.
I'd save your money on the entended warranty.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I bought a 86 prelude 2.0 SI with 220K on it w/ manual 5 speed, mostly highway mileage, around 8 months ago. The engine and handling are excellent but it has this vibration problem that I could not figure it out.
The vibration happened with the older tires that came with it, not as bad though. I have replaced all 4 tires to a 140 mph rating pirelli P400 touring tires. Have all the wheel and tire balanced two times.
HOwever, it still vibrate severely when the car is running from 3200 to 4500 rpm. It is okay after that if I accelerate through the vibration. If I release the gas pedal, the vibration goes away even at the above mentioned rpm range. When I press on the gas pedal again, the vibration comes right back. It is better when it goes down hill and on a certain type of road surfaces. It also will vibrate less if I accelerate smoothly and gently raise the rpm/speed. It is also less severe using the 4th gear at the above mentioned rpm range.
I think I can almost feel a tiny bit of the vibration at slower rpm and speed but it is extremely light if there is any.
I have also recently performed an alignment at those discounted tire place with computerized gear. They cannot set the alignment to factory specs, off by 1 deg on the front right wheel. The vibration characteristics worsen after the alignment! The vibration also heavily dependent on tire pressure as well. The factory specs are 28 in the front and 26 in the rear. I am certain those tire place did not balance my wheel at these pressure rating since I need to release the pressure after the tire balance from 35 to around 29. Currently, all 4 tires are at around 29 psi.
I talked to the dealer and they thought it was a tire balancing issue. I just want another opinion from this forum and see if anybody has a similar experience.
I should note that after the alignment, the steering wheel also experience some shimmy during vibration. IT was not there before the alignment. The car stay straight with my hand off the steering wheel at both low and high speed reasonably well.
Thanks for your help.
Good luck.
That's a lot of miles, you need to look over a car like that, regardless of make, very very carefully for structural issues at 220K. This vibration could be a warning to look deeper. Good luck!
It all comes down to how much the car is worth, and what the repair bill is going to amount to.
If the vibration only occurs in a certain rpm range, you can try to by pass that range. If that fix the problem, I would first look at the engine mount, maybe it is loose or broke, rather than the CV joint, althouth that is another possibility.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
All this warm weather was killing me, so I put my summer treads and wheels back on my car yesterday. Given the chances of more snow, I'll probably regret doing so this early in the season, but if it gets too dicey I'll just borrow the wife's Subaru.
I had forgotten how loud the S-03's are on certain types of pavement, but it's nice to get back my steering response.
Exterior Fit and Finish of body panels is excellent. The 17" wheels fill out the wheel wells nicely. The toggle switches on the interior are nice. He got an anthracite-colored trim along the dashboard and door panels (replaces the aluminum plastic). The darker colored plastic looks nice with his black interior, although it is hard. The leather is on the soft side. The car seems very planted and body roll is minimal. The supercharger whine was evident, but not intrusive. That's all I can really comment on for now. I'll give you an update in a few weeks.
I got a great spot this evening. Not only is it on a corner that is 1 block from my apartment, but I parked right in front of a San Marino Red, 1997 Prelude Automatic. My car will have someone to keep it company for a while:)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Beautiful little car, though.
Just an update form my severe vibration problem. I took it to an alognment shop and it turned out the front right axle (which is supposed to move in and out along the flexible junction) is stucked. I think the bearing must be cracked or something. They jacked the car up and spinned the wheel really fast. I can see the wheel moving up and down in a wierd orbit. It then went away on subsequent tests. That may explain why the vibration happened only on a certain type of road surface and tire pressure. ANyway, it is fixed now and the car feels like it has gained a little bit more power and acceleration time. Thanks all.
Russell
Glad to hear your problem was solved. Enjoy the car.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
For $1200, I'd by some tires, springs and maybe some hotter cams from Crower.
What's up with your w/s molding? Is it whistling or pulling away from the A-pillar? Mine used to whistle a bit in cross-winds, but since I had to get my w/s replaced, it's all better now.
My advice: follow a gravel truck for a few miles.
BTW, I waxed the car today using Zymol and can't say I like the results. Klasse works better and is A LOT easier. Man, I was rubbing forever and it was still lightly streaking...
I seem to remember someone had done the swap and taken pics of each step, along with a complete list of all the bits you'll need.
Spring is oficially here. I yanked the Ski racks and Thule bars off my roof and drove home from work today (yes I know it is Saturday) with the windows and sunroof open. I was going to get a car wash, but the line was too long. SO I filled it up with gas and let it rip on the way home.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
The half bra protects the front of the hood from chips and bugs and such, is relatively easy to install, so I don't mind taking it on and off.
Why didn't I do XPEL in the first place? Well, I knew I'd be parking on the street, and from people backing into the car, might ruin the material and possibly rip it and cause some moisture leaks...
I've made 2 CDs. 1 for when my girlfriend is awake, and another for when she goes to sleep:)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Unfortunately the front bumper on the driver side appears to be slightly loose... the edge (lining the wheel well is flaring out an inch. It's not too bad but it's noticeable on an otherwise perfect car. I looked at it and it looks as though a hole (through which it was screwed) was torn through. I don't think it's a reliability issue, there was a minor skid a month ago during the snow that had me coast slowly (like 3mph) into a soft snow bank... maybe it happened then. I'll have to go to the dealer and deal with it.
15k service is coming up - any tips or suggestions? Things I should/should not ask for? Thoughts? My preference is to save money and not spend on things that I do not need to keep my Prelude healthy!
As a separate aside, the Prelude is probably going to stay for the long haul, or at least another year or longer. We had planned to trade it in for a sedan but she's learning to drive a stick (yay!) and with economic conditions being what they are, the draw to spend money just isn't there right now...
Oil change, tire rotation, lube the door hinges, check all fluids, clean and lube the caliper sliders (important for long-term survival of the calipers), check all under-carriage and suspension bolts, inspect exhaust, inspect belts and hoses.
That should just about do it.
I just sign the bill.
Well my trip to Maryland was a good time. The drive down was beautiful. I was cruising between 75 & 80 most of the way down and then hit some ridiculous traffic in the city of baltimore itself (I grew up in NY and lived in LA for a summer and Baltimore has some traffic). I averaged just above 25 mpg (including the traffic) which is not too shabby considering the engine was spinning between 3500 & 4200 RPM for most of the ride.
I saw a lot of Preludes both on my way to Baltimore and in the city itself. I even got a few waves and flashes from Prelude drivers from across the highway. I flashed and honked at a black Type SH, then saw there was a 50 something year old lady driving it.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I am sad to say that my Prelude is for sale, due to the fact that I'm moving to cali and that I need something larger to make the 3000mi drive in. So if anyone knows anyone lookin for a mint condition black Prelude.....
Maybe I expect to see more, but I don't seem to notice the amount of Prelude drivers that you did, at least not 5th gen Preludes (I do see a lot of 4th gen though). And I don't think I've ever seen anyone flash or honk at me since I got my Prelude a year and half ago. It is funny that you saw an older woman driving one...any woman I've seen driving a Prelude (more than I thought I'd see) has been pretty young.
Whatever you do, don't buy an SUV!
kenjabi: Actually all of the preludes I saw over the weekend were 5th Gens.
About that Baltimore Inner Harbor traffic, what is the deal with people blocking intersections? it was driving me up the wall.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD