'99 Prelude Type S

Discussion in 'Prelude' started by griffin, May 17, 2007.

  1. griffin

    griffin Guest

    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
     
    griffin, May 17, 2007
    #1

  2. I would shy away from it. And a hint: body kits aren't worth ANYTHING once
    they're installed on the car. I used to sell used cars. Does it have 4
    tires and a spare? I don't care if they're stock or Bridgestone Potenzas
    2x over.

    Has it got a radio? i don't care if it has a stock radio/cassette or an
    Alpine Am/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite with 12 speakers.

    Does it have an engine? I don't care if it's stock or turbocharged, camed,
    etc. Actually, I *DO* care! I don't want to see all that crap! It probably
    meant you abused the car.

    Open your eyes and take a look without a "gotta have it" attitude, and
    look for signs of abuse, racing, and esp at the body kit. Some of these
    things are flimsy at worst and will crack if you look at them too hard, or
    worse, were installed in a way that will cause water/road salt to
    accumulate and rot the body a lot faster than it would without having it
    installed.


    Bring a magnet and a napkin; put the magnet in the napkin and check ares
    of the body for Bondo; if the magnet doesn't stick, look out...
     
    Hachiroku ハチロク, May 17, 2007
    #2

  3. I would shy away from it. And a hint: body kits aren't worth ANYTHING once
    they're installed on the car. I used to sell used cars. Does it have 4
    tires and a spare? I don't care if they're stock or Bridgestone Potenzas
    2x over.

    Has it got a radio? i don't care if it has a stock radio/cassette or an
    Alpine Am/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite with 12 speakers.

    Does it have an engine? I don't care if it's stock or turbocharged, camed,
    etc. Actually, I *DO* care! I don't want to see all that crap! It probably
    meant you abused the car.

    Open your eyes and take a look without a "gotta have it" attitude, and
    look for signs of abuse, racing, and esp at the body kit. Some of these
    things are flimsy at worst and will crack if you look at them too hard, or
    worse, were installed in a way that will cause water/road salt to
    accumulate and rot the body a lot faster than it would without having it
    installed.


    Bring a magnet and a napkin; put the magnet in the napkin and check ares
    of the body for Bondo; if the magnet doesn't stick, look out...
     
    Hachiroku ハチロク, May 17, 2007
    #3

  4. I would shy away from it. And a hint: body kits aren't worth ANYTHING once
    they're installed on the car. I used to sell used cars. Does it have 4
    tires and a spare? I don't care if they're stock or Bridgestone Potenzas
    2x over.

    Has it got a radio? i don't care if it has a stock radio/cassette or an
    Alpine Am/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite with 12 speakers.

    Does it have an engine? I don't care if it's stock or turbocharged, camed,
    etc. Actually, I *DO* care! I don't want to see all that crap! It probably
    meant you abused the car.

    Open your eyes and take a look without a "gotta have it" attitude, and
    look for signs of abuse, racing, and esp at the body kit. Some of these
    things are flimsy at worst and will crack if you look at them too hard, or
    worse, were installed in a way that will cause water/road salt to
    accumulate and rot the body a lot faster than it would without having it
    installed.


    Bring a magnet and a napkin; put the magnet in the napkin and check ares
    of the body for Bondo; if the magnet doesn't stick, look out...
     
    Hachiroku ハチロク, May 17, 2007
    #4
  5. griffin

    motsco_ Guest

    ------------------------------

    Modified often = LOWERED which = bad clearance in snow. Get stuck in a
    rutted road and you won't get out of the ruts without losing your body kit.

    Stick to something STOCK and cared for. Not raced and modified.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, May 17, 2007
    #5
  6. griffin

    motsco_ Guest

    ------------------------------

    Modified often = LOWERED which = bad clearance in snow. Get stuck in a
    rutted road and you won't get out of the ruts without losing your body kit.

    Stick to something STOCK and cared for. Not raced and modified.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, May 17, 2007
    #6
  7. griffin

    motsco_ Guest

    ------------------------------

    Modified often = LOWERED which = bad clearance in snow. Get stuck in a
    rutted road and you won't get out of the ruts without losing your body kit.

    Stick to something STOCK and cared for. Not raced and modified.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, May 17, 2007
    #7
  8. griffin

    Matt Ion Guest

    Yeah, what they said... plus if it IS lowered, and it hasn't been
    lowered correctly (ie. with a proper camber kit and properly selected
    springs and dampers), it'll actually blow the handling to shit and make
    it terrible or even dangerous to drive in the snow. Not really
    something you wanna be hauling your child around in.

    If you like the Prelude but need something a little more
    family-oriented, try an Accord; they're largely the same car. I've had
    three '87s now and they've all been great.
     
    Matt Ion, May 17, 2007
    #8
  9. griffin

    Matt Ion Guest

    Yeah, what they said... plus if it IS lowered, and it hasn't been
    lowered correctly (ie. with a proper camber kit and properly selected
    springs and dampers), it'll actually blow the handling to shit and make
    it terrible or even dangerous to drive in the snow. Not really
    something you wanna be hauling your child around in.

    If you like the Prelude but need something a little more
    family-oriented, try an Accord; they're largely the same car. I've had
    three '87s now and they've all been great.
     
    Matt Ion, May 17, 2007
    #9
  10. griffin

    Matt Ion Guest

    Yeah, what they said... plus if it IS lowered, and it hasn't been
    lowered correctly (ie. with a proper camber kit and properly selected
    springs and dampers), it'll actually blow the handling to shit and make
    it terrible or even dangerous to drive in the snow. Not really
    something you wanna be hauling your child around in.

    If you like the Prelude but need something a little more
    family-oriented, try an Accord; they're largely the same car. I've had
    three '87s now and they've all been great.
     
    Matt Ion, May 17, 2007
    #10
  11. griffin

    Jim Yanik Guest

    I'll also add that those aftermarket body kits often are brittle
    fiberglass,and crack or break.I've seen lots of them cracked and
    broken,chunks missing.
    Good body kits use flexible urethane like the original bumper covers.

    I second the suggestion about a 4-dr Accord.
     
    Jim Yanik, May 17, 2007
    #11
  12. griffin

    griffin Guest

    Thanks for the advice guys ...think I'll keep the '01 Toy for a little while
    longer and maybe buy another Jeep CJ as a for-fun vehicle. The total cost of
    both vehicles equals the Prelude and the Jeep can come in handy once winter
    hits plus they are easier to fix as opposed to a potentially poorly-modified
    Prelude.

    Cheers!
     
    griffin, May 17, 2007
    #12
  13. griffin

    griffin Guest

    Thanks for the advice guys ...think I'll keep the '01 Toy for a little while
    longer and maybe buy another Jeep CJ as a for-fun vehicle. The total cost of
    both vehicles equals the Prelude and the Jeep can come in handy once winter
    hits plus they are easier to fix as opposed to a potentially poorly-modified
    Prelude.

    Cheers!
     
    griffin, May 17, 2007
    #13
  14. griffin

    griffin Guest

    Thanks for the advice guys ...think I'll keep the '01 Toy for a little while
    longer and maybe buy another Jeep CJ as a for-fun vehicle. The total cost of
    both vehicles equals the Prelude and the Jeep can come in handy once winter
    hits plus they are easier to fix as opposed to a potentially poorly-modified
    Prelude.

    Cheers!
     
    griffin, May 17, 2007
    #14
  15. griffin

    Jim Yanik Guest


    Jeeps are not safe vehicles;they are too easy to roll over.
    Too high a center of gravity,short wheelbase.
     
    Jim Yanik, May 17, 2007
    #15
  16. does type S mean type slow? Just wonderin
     
    Private Private, May 18, 2007
    #16
  17. griffin

    Matt Ion Guest

    Just a thought: if you're concerned about winter driving (and granted
    that this is a Honda newsgroup), you might look into something in a
    Subaru Forester - they're somewhere between a wagon and stretched 5-door
    hatchback design, so there's lots of space for the kid(s) and associated
    junk, and with the full-time 4WD, they eat snow for breakfast. Even my
    little FWD '82 Subaru GL went better in the snow than a couple of Jeeps
    on our block.
     
    Matt Ion, May 18, 2007
    #17
  18. griffin

    Matt Ion Guest

    Just a thought: if you're concerned about winter driving (and granted
    that this is a Honda newsgroup), you might look into something in a
    Subaru Forester - they're somewhere between a wagon and stretched 5-door
    hatchback design, so there's lots of space for the kid(s) and associated
    junk, and with the full-time 4WD, they eat snow for breakfast. Even my
    little FWD '82 Subaru GL went better in the snow than a couple of Jeeps
    on our block.
     
    Matt Ion, May 18, 2007
    #18
  19. griffin

    Matt Ion Guest

    Just a thought: if you're concerned about winter driving (and granted
    that this is a Honda newsgroup), you might look into something in a
    Subaru Forester - they're somewhere between a wagon and stretched 5-door
    hatchback design, so there's lots of space for the kid(s) and associated
    junk, and with the full-time 4WD, they eat snow for breakfast. Even my
    little FWD '82 Subaru GL went better in the snow than a couple of Jeeps
    on our block.
     
    Matt Ion, May 18, 2007
    #19

  20. in this case, I wouldn't thin' so...
     
    Hachiroku ハチロク, May 18, 2007
    #20
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