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  1. 22-09-2004 09:37 PM #1
    bmorr
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    How to spot a good 5th Gen

    Hi

    im planning to but a 5th gen semi-auto vtir prelude next week and was wondering if you guys had any advice on what i should look out for.... if there is any common problems etc.

    and im assuming that all the vti-r's had sunroofs???

    any advice and comments would be appreciated

    thanks in advance
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  2. 22-09-2004 10:49 PM #2
    Creative
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    Yep they all had sunroofs.

    Also this site is mainly civis and integras so www.preludeaustralia is your friend

    Enjoy the 5th gen....WE ALL DOOOOO

    ps
    Run a search, pple have asked this before
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  3. 22-09-2004 11:38 PM #3
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    You have o be careful with the 5th Gen tiptronics. They are pretty prone to dieing after a short life (less than 80,000kms). I would not buy a tiptronic prelude privately, I would only buy one from a dealer with used car warranty. Replacing the box is a $3000 job minimum. They are also hard to diagnose for the average driver, so have an EXPERT (and I mean a HONDA expert) look at it thoroughly before buying one.
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  4. 23-09-2004 12:44 AM #4
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    hey man.. dun diss the TIP! hehe

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  5. 23-09-2004 01:09 AM #5
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    TIP??

    SS BABY!!!!!

    Chooky is right though, the Auto is prone to go, but Ive read its more the 97-99 models and 99-01 models were OK. My SS is up to 45,000kms and Ive had it since 26,000kms and I havnt had a problem with my gearbox. I drive in SS mode about oooer realistically 75% of the time....
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  6. 23-09-2004 08:28 AM #6
    McChook
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    Speak to Paul (An!mal) on PA about his box....
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  7. 23-09-2004 09:05 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by bmorr
    Hi

    any advice and comments would be appreciated

    thanks in advance
    Spot a 5th gen and make sure it looks just like a 4th gen!!

    Nah, just get the 4th gen!!
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  8. 23-09-2004 09:17 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by shecomb
    Spot a 5th gen and make sure it looks just like a 4th gen!!

    Nah, just get the 4th gen!!
    BOOOOOOO

    Why buy an inferior car when you have a choice
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  9. 23-09-2004 11:19 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by McChook
    BOOOOOOO

    Why buy an inferior car when you have a choice
    Here here !!!
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  10. 23-09-2004 12:15 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by shecomb
    Spot a 5th gen and make sure it looks just like a 4th gen!!

    Nah, just get the 4th gen!!
    Yaayy!!

    Quote Originally Posted by McChook
    BOOOOOOO

    Why buy an inferior car when you have a choice
    BOOO and boo yourself
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  11. 23-09-2004 01:06 PM #11
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    Why not learn manual... or if you can drive manual.. get one.. you never look back
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  12. 23-09-2004 05:03 PM #12
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    In other new - asearch would do you wonders, half the posts in the area of the board are practically for new sales tips etc

    -az
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