"griffin" <gryffy@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Are these good cars? I've always wanted a Prelude but:
>
> 1. I have a 4 yr old child and he likes to make a mess plus getting a
two
> door can be tricky for a kid.
> 2. I live in a place with 6-8 months of harsh winters
> 3. It's a '99 with 110km so I'm wondering if it will start breaking
down?
> 4. It's heavily modified in terms of body kits and extra stuff ...not
sure
> if this becomes a problem? (Damage, repairs, etc).
>
> What are your opinions? I currently drive an '01 Corolla - nice boring
> family car but it's quite reliable. This car is an extra $6000 at least
> with
> selling my car but it'd be nice to drive a fun car for a bit.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>
Until a year ago, I had an 01 (5th gen) Prelude. Great car, but not a
good
option for anyone who needs to sit in the back seat. As a senior citizen,
I
cared for the car and never abused it so when I sold it it went right
away.
Most Preludes I have seen have been modified and abused, so a stock one is
rare. The automatic has been problematic, so a manual it better. Look at
the maintenance records as well. I now drive an I4 Accord coupe automatic
and like it. But, the Prelude is a lot more fun to drive, particularly
when
the VTEC cuts in around 5300 rpm.
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