Looking at buying an integra or prelude

**llmoose** · 08-07-2009 12:12 AM

Ok so the Mrs needs a new car. She basically wants something that looks good/sporty and has a little bit of go. She is upgrading from a 1.3L 94' Auto Barina so anything will be a stepup as far as performance goes.

She likes the look of the preludes and integras. Has around $7.5k to spend give or take a little. I'm definately no rookie when it comes to cars but I have never dealt with much Honda stuff. Can anyone give me a comparo on the integras and preludes? They both seem to suit the same sort of market so im confused as why honda sold them simultaneously. Am I right in saying the larger engine of the prelude makes it more powerful whilst the integra is more nimble?

Any other recommendations for cars from any make or model she should look at?

**4age8u** · 08-07-2009 12:17 AM

eg5 vti on coilovers and nice rota wheels and your done

**llmoose** · 08-07-2009 12:20 AM

I have no idea what you just suggested. I doubt she will need to lash out on coilovers. I probably overstated when I said a little bit of go. She thought my old 15.3 second EL falcon was "VERY FAST"

She just needs something that unlike the barina gets up and down hills without problems and doesn't take 3km to get to 110.

**tec it** · 08-07-2009 12:29 AM

mate it depends, what i would recommend would be the prelude for your wife, mainly cause they feel better put together, they have all the luxuries you need, personally they look better and they have the up and go your wife will ever need.

I've got a 92 Prelude S, the thing has just gone over 240k's and is still in fantastic shape, the seats don't have any rips or tears and the paint has little to no fade and it has not had a respray, i picked mine up for 6k with full books, even the receipt of when it was first bought. I doubt you will find an Integra in good a shape.

Good Luck Mate.

PM if you needed anything else.

**da9_boy** · 08-07-2009 01:00 AM

7.5k can you get a nice DC2 integra GSi.. she won't be needing vtec or anything.

Try and get one below 150,000 km with log books etc and your set!

**llmoose** · 08-07-2009 01:05 AM

Sorry guys your going to have to try and refrain from using model numbers alone. I have no idea what a DC2 integra looks like. If you can provide years with the model it would be better.

I'm thinking about pushing her towards a prelude VTi-R so the Vtec is there when I want to drive!

Another question, what is the performance difference between auto and manual in these cars? I know in the falcons there is a huge gulf between the auto and the manual.

**4age8u** · 08-07-2009 01:11 AM

ok sorry bud for ur mrs i would recomend a prelude vtir bb6 in manual..as its more luxury well put together than the integra..its like integra is light weight version..so in falcon its like xr6 turbo and the prelude is xr8 boss..get my drift

**_bORdO_** · 08-07-2009 01:18 AM

Both lines of Honda are very good and extremely reliable.
For the price bracket your looking at none will have the gift of vTEC.

Both Honda models will have the same amount of power/control.
I think the prelude would have a slight larger power gain.
Just ask your Mrs which she prefers in looks, there's your answer

The following is an extract from the following thread --> http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6

DC4 Integra GSi
Released: Late 1993-2001
Engine: B18B2: 1.8L DOHC, 107kW@6300RPM
Torque: 172Nm @ 5200RPM
Weight: 1146kg

(couldnt find any discussion in this forum about prelude Si specs)
http://92lude.com/prelude_engine_specs.htm <-- shows Prelude Si specs, although you'll have to convert hP to kW --> http://www.mr2ownersclub.com/converter.htm

hope this helped

**hotdc2** · 08-07-2009 04:10 AM

i disagree with the above, you can quite easily pick up a vtir teg or lude for less than 8g on todays market. I picked up a 95 vtir integra for $7300. Everything is selling much cheaper these days with the economy the way it is. It will eventually just come down to personal preference. get her a photo of the two side by side, and ask her which shape she prefers. the preludes are sexy, i'm guessing she will choose that.

**EK1.6LCIV** · 08-07-2009 09:21 AM

def get a lude for the gf/wife

sooo much better inside, no contest

**_bORdO_** · 08-07-2009 01:29 PM

hotdc2 - your right!! i just looked on carsales, there are a few vtir models going around... but that price stops at 1995 and the KM's are enormous, any model after that jumps up to 10-11k+
never the less you are right.
l personally think lntegras look alot better than any prelude model (my opinion) but i can see why preludes are the favoured choice.

llmoose - if your anything like me hahah, i would tell her to throw in a little more cash and pick up a decent vtir model on the sly!!!

**shitbox** · 08-07-2009 05:40 PM

the prelude's although heavier than the integra's there engines have more torque although it can be argued the integra is quicker this is only when there reved out hard and thrown around alot if ur missus is anything like most women she probably wont enjoy revving the shit out if it to get it moving. preludes probably a better cruiser perhaps a 5th generation prelude si would suit her well 1997-2001 might get one in the price range to if u shop around. the vtir's models are better but there is alot of price difference i would stear clear of the automatics altogether. not trying to start an argument as to which car is better just suggesting the 5th gen prelude might be best for ur missus based on the info you have given.