will 16gs get me a 5th gen VTIR?

[raff]

hey guys
i been looking around and have seen mixed prices on 5th gen vtir's.

do ya's think 16k will get me a 5th gen?

[91'lude]

Id say so. But it will be a budget 1997 model, probly better of spending a few more thousand and getting a better cared for model.

[Q_ball]

very possible
mate of mine jst bout one for 16, not perfect condition but still very nice none the less

[redliner]

Yeah possible, prob gonna be high km's tho. Condition varies.

[bubblecivic]

Hi Raff,

I've seen a 5th Vti-R Prelude here in NSW at a dealer mind you for $15 999. The downside, as mentioned before, was the KMs travelled. The car had 155, 000 KMs and the gearbox seems to be in pretty rough condition. I believe its possible, just takes time. For peace of mind, just spend that little bit extra for a nice example.

[raff]

cheers guys

thanx for the feedback

[redliner]

But hey, a friend of mine bought his for around 16k and its running pretty damn gd. High Km's dont always mean its crap, Honda built their engine to last for a long time anywayz.

[mrwillz]

my friend bort one for 13g
98 VTiR wif 140k on the odo
but tiptronic

[raff]

looks like i should fine a good one for 17k no doubt

i dun mind on the year there all same pretty much.

thanx for the info gents

[Paul1985]

looking into buying a lude raff...

[zco]

after you get it. then theres insurance. change over. possibly rego. possibly new tyres also. and possibly. new clutch and/or a service aswell !. i'd say get 20k. then start looking

goodlcuk

[_FeRiO_]

i Seen one at a honda dealer in hoppers crossing for 16500 on sale few weeks back. Could be still there!!

It had about 170 000 though!!

[DKS51R]

Preludes don't have that bad a clutch.. i changed my last preludes @ 200k (after the bloke @ Honda stuffed mine up). but with my 5Gen, I haven't had any problems (@ 135k)

Insurance.. well buy any sort of sports car and you'll be paying larger insurance.. my first prelude cost me 2.5k in insurance (even thru my old man)
now 4 years later im still paying 1.4k (AAMi won't touch me even @ 25)

Rego... fact of life

Tyres.. if you bargain well (privately) then get the price reduced.. or from a dealer.. tell them to pull the finger out (if it needs tyres.. is it road worthy then?) same with services..

You can't expect to buy a prelude for 17k and not pay anything..

Basically. bargain = some extra money to spend

Thats the honest truth.

But the sad fact for us owners is that the prices have dropped (i paid 25k for mine 3 years ago) so you should be able to get for sub 20k and be picky about it.. i take it your from vic.. i'm sure there are plenty of decent priced cars.


after you get it. then theres insurance. change over. possibly rego. possibly new tyres also. and possibly. new clutch and/or a service aswell !. i'd say get 20k. then start looking

goodlcuk

[raff]

cheers boys


im just worried about the car for 16-17k rego n insurance not included

[PLES2K]

Don't forget stamp duty too.

[DHOCHKG]

High Km's dont always mean its crap, Honda built their engine to last for a long time anywayz.


Agree..!
:honda: all the way
that y i give up a 180sx back to honda

[DHOCHKG]

i take it your from vic.. i'm sure there are plenty of decent priced cars.


Again..!
i dont think so man..!
i camr from SA the car over there is a lot cheaper but i think the cheaper state will be NSW..!sometime is not a bad thing to flight down to NSW to get the car from a good price...!
always the best to look around first...

[DKS51R]

Thats true. (i guess)
I mean, when i can finally sell my car, i will go interstate to buy it!

but it does pay to look around!

Darks



Again..!
i dont think so man..!
i camr from SA the car over there is a lot cheaper but i think the cheaper state will be NSW..!sometime is not a bad thing to flight down to NSW to get the car from a good price...!
always the best to look around first...

[bored]

u should with 16g

[Ozluder]

Hey you should be able to get a decent one for 16gs. I sold mine for $16.5k. I've listed the specs if it's anything to go off.

1997 Vti-R
120,000kms
Interior was in excellent condition
Exterior was in good condition.


So to answer your question...Yes you should be able to get one for 16k.

[CUL8R]

u should with 16g
about 6 months too late

[CUL8R]

Hey you should be able to get a decent one for 16gs. I sold mine for $16.5k. I've listed the specs if it's anything to go off.

1997 Vti-R
120,000kms
Interior was in excellent condition
Exterior was in good condition.


So to answer your question...Yes you should be able to get one for 16k.
u 2 lol

[preludacris]

LLLLOOOLL @ cul8r

[SOM-STA]

i picked up my 5th gen vtir manual 97 in sweet condition for 17k at a dealer in feb, with 95k on the clock which wasnt to bad, just gotta make the point of looking around a bit b4 u buy

[nator]

There was a burgandy 5th Gen for sale on the old PA forums. It was posted again of the new PA under the "Spotted a Prelude" section. It went up on ebay at 10k and no one bid for it. It has 187,000kms....but it was manual and a VTi-R. Seems like the guy is willing to take a very low price for it.

[CUL8R]

yeah his username NATUNED
i think its totally ***t coz seriously. with that said it has just had its major service and im guessing alot of expensive shit was found and quoted now hes quick quick sell sell