Gf wants to buy a "99--5th gen--VTIR" .. What to look out for?

[he-tec]

how bout a manual conversion from auto- cost?

[Ero_Sennin]

i remember being quoted for a price when i wanted a change over from auto to manual. unfortunately i forgotten the price, but i remember it was very costly

[CB7_OWNER]

anywhere from 1k-3k, depending on make of car, DIY or paid labour.

[Ero_Sennin]

from an auto to manual conversion?? more then that

[he-tec]

If the cars got high kms then might as well get a h22 half cut with manual box w/backyard swap if its gna cost around the 4k mark?

would it be more of a logical decision rather than forking out 3k+ to swap for another tiptronic box?

[MWAKU]

be more logical to sell it and get a manual

[Ero_Sennin]

indeed MWAKU. i was told if i wanted a manual conversion it was better off selling the auto for a manual instead. less headaches this way then doing a complete conversion

[he-tec]

edit> got a few quotes, its gna be too costly in the end..
5th gen auto boxes = fail

*sorry for hyjacking btw

[drifter]

Engine problem is another thing to look out for when buying a Honda prelude VTI-R 5th GEN.

[MWAKU]

engine problem? define? any sources to back that up?

i know no one with a prelude that has "engine" problems

[dwn_boi]

Depending on where you live etc, Do a thorough check on insurance and how much it will cost, I know when I first tried to insure Nrma and Gio wanted in excess of 6k!!! I'm 22 now and that was 3 years ago, also ING no longer insure Prelude drivers under 25 (thats who I'm with now, I went with them about a year ago as they were te cheapest, $1800, and I don't live in the ghetto either lOl) So just be sure to check that out too!

Also as you can see in my thread, the harmonic balancer may be prone to falling out so check for any knocking noises in the engine bay (closer to the wheel arch)

They chew through quite a bit of oil, even without any leaks so keep that in mind too.

Apart from those things I'm really happy with my choise and think it's a real nice sporty chicks kinda car (sorry to the boys who drive one, I still think your cool though )