Urgent: Prelude Purchase

**hijinx** · 07-09-2004 05:24 PM

hey guys,

im looking at a 94 vtir prelude tomorrow and im just wondering if there is any model specific things i should check for?
is there anything that usually fails or breakes?

also the guy referred to it as a 2.3 litre and it does not have a sunroof. but i think he is a little confused about the engine size. not sure about the sunroof though? what can i check to i.d. it as a vtir, both interior and exterior wise?
the vtir is the only one to have tweeters around the door handle, correct?
anything else?

thank you

**Javed** · 07-09-2004 06:18 PM

vtir is a dohc vtec whereas the si is not. Well thats what I always thought... coreect me if im wrongm somebody.

**[Blitz]** · 07-09-2004 07:33 PM

The only way it's 2.3 VTEC, is if that guy dropped the blue top H23 VTEC into it. Or pieced together a frankenstein 2.3 VTEC.

Look at the motor and if it says VTEC on it then it's obviously VTEC, also look at the engine no. should be H22---. If it's 2.3L then it'll say H23---

Tweeters are built into the dash at either end, if they're next to the door handle, they're aftermarket.

**hijinx** · 07-09-2004 08:31 PM

ok, so where is the engine number located on the block?
and what is a complete example of one? is it H22--- then 3 letters or 3 numbers?

also what is the exterior changes that only a vtir would have and not an dealer optioned up s/si would have?

**bigteethygrin** · 07-09-2004 08:40 PM

vtir is a 2.2l dude.. no exceptions.. 2.3l vtec almost certainly is a hybrid engine that is build from the H23 non vtec block. To quickly check without looking at all the numbers is to just check for ABS under the bonnet. S and Si 4th gens didnt come with ABS.. i dont think it was an option. Either way Si or vtir you will be happy.. they are great cars.. and a good platform to work on. Good luck with ya purchase.. dont rush anything if its dodgey then walk away.. another lude will turn up for sure!

**FR33K** · 07-09-2004 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by hijinx

and it does not have a sunroof.

all vtirs have sunroofs ???
a vtir also has clear front bumper indicators as opposed to orange..
do u know wat colour the car is ???
vtirs didnt come in white or silver or midnight blue (correct me if im wrong)
umm guess u could also look for the vtir sticker on the back :P

theyre just some things you could look for on first look

**hijinx** · 07-09-2004 08:52 PM

how do i check for abs under the bonnet? what does it look like?

the front bumper indicators, are they clear with a visible orange globe?
the car is red.
there is only a prelude sticker on the back, and it doesnt have a sunroof.

thanks

**FR33K** · 07-09-2004 08:57 PM

vtirs didnt come in red
thats definately an S or an Si

**bigteethygrin** · 07-09-2004 09:23 PM

vtirs came in burgandy.. and there are red 4th gens so i dont know why there wouldnt be a red vtir.. anyways.. abs is in the center at the back of the engine bay.. i fyou cant see it then it aint there..

**FR33K** · 07-09-2004 09:27 PM

im 99% sure that vtirs did not come in red....
they came in that burgandy/maroon colour
and that gun metal (dark) grey colour.. dont know the right name for it