Integra VTi-R or Prelude VTi-R?

**ind1** · 12-10-2010 04:28 AM

About $9000 max to spend.

Which one is better and why?

I noticed a lot more attention going to the Integra's. Any reason for that?

I'm wanting to buy one of these so this would help a lot. I honestly like the shape of both cars.

Is there any advice you could possibly give me before forking out my money on either car? I'm trying my best to get some more advice before buying cars in general, but anything I should look into specifically for these?

**pablos8** · 12-10-2010 07:36 AM

Teggie IMO but im bias.

I'm pretty sure there have been quite a few of these threads around

**pablos8** · 12-10-2010 07:52 AM

**WATAJK** · 12-10-2010 09:25 AM

Teggie.... Prelude only if you can get a manual with low kms but very rare as the auto's shit themselves =)

**Wascally Wabbit** · 12-10-2010 09:36 AM

Integra. only because it's lighter than the prelude.

**Super-DA9** · 12-10-2010 12:54 PM

Integra. Because it's a B series, it's well balanced and it's weight isn't measured in megatons. lol

Also because the grip is INSANE mang!

**TheSaint** · 12-10-2010 01:05 PM

i test drove the BB6 VTIR and the pre-facelift Dc2 VTIR when i bought my car

the BB6 was a really nice cruiser and i think being a bit older now i would choose it over the integra
BUT when i bought my car i wanted a more aggressive/sports car and the integra was it

Integra
vtec was much more interesting, the engine was more responsive and the car felt more fluid to drive
long hatch/fastback is like having a JDM ute when u put the back seats down =D

Prelude
h22 has more torque but vtec isnt as much fun, engine not as responsive, car felt heavier
not as useful boot but you dont have to worry about rear passengers hitting their heads on the roof lol
i found the turn in to be overall a bit sharper stock for stock - the prelude handled a little better/sharper - but overall did not feel as good

i think if you are new to the scene go for the integra - if you have had a few cars now - get the prelude

either way - test drive both (try get stock ones) and see which u like more

I CAN tell you not to get a ATTS VTIR prelude - the electronic LSD doesnt work so well

EDIT - as for the poll - i cant vote on either - because they are both amazing cars
the three best bang for buck hondas around are:
- EM1 Civic VTIR
- EK Civic VTIR
- Dc2 Integra VTIR
- BB6 Prelude VTIR
and i wouldnt be able to tell you either or when it comes to choosing one because they are all amazing =)

**davidvtec** · 12-10-2010 02:10 PM

integra has ALOT MORE aftermarket parts to offer, preludes.. not so much as the teggy. integras IMO

**pablos8** · 12-10-2010 02:21 PM

EM1 is nice but I don't know if its bang for buck, they're still quite expensive, costs more than a teggie vti-r but they do look hawt

**TheSaint** · 12-10-2010 02:25 PM

well my post was assuming you can get them all around the 9-11k mark

em1 cost a little more but are a bit rarer tho

**act_gooner** · 12-10-2010 05:19 PM

Preludes are more common, plus a BB6 vti-r is going to be pretty rare with low k's and manual for 9k. I'm considering a switch to the lude vti-r or I'm going to save my face off for a Type R Integra. The lude has an awesome interior, especially if you can get the tanned leather.