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    Question opinion - 94 prelude?

    sorry guys, have to annoy everyone for answers but this time about a prelude

    http://adelaide.gumtree.com.au/c-Car...AdIdZ333616172

    thoughts?
    have heard that people have issues with pre-97 preludes so i'm a little reluctant
    it's also done a shit load of kms!

    please and thankyou

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    Hey mate, in my personal opinion...
    Km are way too high and if not serviced properly...might have problems ! Logbook is needed or have a local mechanic check it out for you..Hannys the honda specialist said the old prelude engines ain't so tough compared to the rest of the others but they could be bi-est.

    Ain't a fan of those lights..prefer an much oem looking one or go upgrade to the 97+ models with the h22a engines ! Looks and goes better.


    Overall its your car, get what you want and like. Just make sure engine is ok ...logbook and all...try find one with lower km's and more rego to save money in future!

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    Well look whos back aye

    overpriced. its a 94 with 265xxxklms.

    Although he said its been rebuilt 20xxxklms ago its still risky. could be quite a few other components of the car that could cost $ to fix with high klms.

    Make sure he/she has proof the motor has been reconditioned also. Can get something much more reliable for $4500 aswell.
    DEEFUFF 4LYF

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    i know..went a bit awol for a while there..been busy!
    at any rate, i wish a car would just materialise in my driveway without me needing to actually do anything because this is such a headscrew!
    thanks for your help.

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    haha, i feel the same. Buying a car can be a real PITA.

    Are you specifically after a honda? Whats your budget?

    If there are any other cars your not sure about just update this thread and post them here.

    Peace out
    DEEFUFF 4LYF

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    Average yearly km/s is 25,000.
    This car is 1994, so roughly 17 years old. 17x25,000=425,000

    This car has below average km's.. Infact it has FAR below average.
    Besides, it's a damn Honda.. They're still brand spankin' new til 200,000kms+

    Also it's an upper model 'Lude, with all the power-goodies.. So 4000-4500 is a fair price for a well looked after Honda of that year, with relatively low KM's.
    3 months Rego is a downside, but hey.. Brand new tyres are nice!

    Find out what exact Motor is in this car, and let me know.. And i'll give you some more info! =)
    But this seems like a good buy so far!

    Quote Originally Posted by jeremydawg View Post
    Can get something much more reliable for $4500 aswell.
    Name one 4 wheeled Vehicle more reliable than a Honda Accord/Prelude for $4500 or less. I dare you.
    It's not 4x4 status, think of it as "Winter Mode".

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    Seriously?

    Why so pro honda? Get out of the rock you live under. hondas arent the only reliable cars out there.

    It depends on the driver, how well he has maintained and taken care of the car. Still it is overpriced like most honda's. Its a 94! Below average klms doesnt change the fact that they are still high.
    If you checked the car out and its in good nik i wouldnt pay more than $2500. I am not saying stay away from it, simply it is overpriced, and expect things to go wrong at that age.
    DEEFUFF 4LYF

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    The BB4 preludes have really crap re-sale value, Something to think about.

    Toyota Corolla would rape any prelude,accord in reliability

    Here you go, 2000 model, lower kms, no rice

    http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-...AdIdZ328550225

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    Quote Originally Posted by GSi_PSi View Post
    The BB4 preludes have really crap re-sale value, Something to think about.

    Toyota Corolla would rape any prelude,accord in reliability

    Here you go, 2000 model, lower kms, no rice

    http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-...AdIdZ328550225
    Now that, is a good buy!
    DEEFUFF 4LYF

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    That prelude is too expensive. You can probably bargain that down to 3.5k

    True about the reliability thing but it's a corolla... You'll have zero fun with it. Is fun an important factor?
    S P A M | W O R K S
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeremydawg View Post
    Seriously?

    Why so pro honda? Get out of the rock you live under. hondas arent the only reliable cars out there.

    It depends on the driver, how well he has maintained and taken care of the car. Still it is overpriced like most honda's. Its a 94! Below average klms doesnt change the fact that they are still high.
    If you checked the car out and its in good nik i wouldnt pay more than $2500. I am not saying stay away from it, simply it is overpriced, and expect things to go wrong at that age.
    Maybe you need to get under this rock and learn a few things.

    And i should have been more specific.. A car as reliable, stylish, comfy with all the electronic luxurys and has a brilliant aftermarket support for anything from repair/replace to modify/improve.

    Not sure who you've been talking to, but a 2000 'Rola isn't exactly a flashy car.

    Accords/Preludes hold value because (some) people appreciate quality.
    I wouldn't be suprised if that car saw out 400,000kms with no major issues.

    Quote Originally Posted by GSi_PSi View Post
    The BB4 preludes have really crap re-sale value, Something to think about.
    They have a perfectly fine resale value, see the resale value it's asking for currently?
    Preludes are hard to sell is a more accurate problem.. Which is completely true, you'll sell 10 Civics or Accords before you sell an old Integra or Prelude.
    Just how the world works, they're less sought after.
    Doesn't mean for a second that you will be unable to resell it, and it definantly doesn't imply it's a bad car.

    That said, shop around.. If your heart is set on a 4th-Gen Prelude then i'm sure you can find one for $3500.
    It's not 4x4 status, think of it as "Winter Mode".

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    lol umm dc2 integras are actually really quite easy to sell as very highly sough after...
    had a bb4 VTiR H22a prelude all it needed was a retune and rego, after 8months of people coming and going i got sick of it sitting there , i sold it for 900 bucks after buying it for 4k
    to some dude on this forum

    why do you keep bringing in accord/prelude as the same car ?
    one is a family sedan (we didnt get the coupe in australia just incase you argue that)
    the other is a sports coupe..


    lol at you thinking someone is gonna buy a 93 bb4 prelude to be flashy in...

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