1996 Honda Prelude Consumer Reviews

Love it...

Written by: Adrian P. on 08/21/2004

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

This is my first car and im lovin every minute of it. My Prelude: www.cardomain.com/id/pelka

Favorite Features

Suspension

Suggested Improvements

More power for the H23.

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Why did Honda stop making these?

Written by: makeemagagainhonda on 08/20/2004

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

Been driving this car for 8 years. Recently replaced radiator and repaired the ABS, but other than that no problems at all.Can't think of any other actual repairs that have had to be done, just kept on the regular maintenance schedule. This is my second Prelude. Kept the 1st one 8 years as well.

Favorite Features

Performance. I still think this car is a blast to drive. It maneuvers and handles wonderfully. Acceleration is still great, especially for a 4 cylinder. And it is still a good looking car as well.

Suggested Improvements

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Build them again Honda!

Written by: Go4it on 05/17/2004

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr VTEC Coupe

Review

Bought the car new in 1996. Have had NO trouble in eight years. Car runs great, handles great could use another 50 horses though to make it perfect.

Favorite Features

VTEC engine, interior front layout, exterior styling, still looking good after 8 years and beats most new cars on the market.

Suggested Improvements

Honda needs to start building them again. Could use some more horsepower for us power lovers but goes plenty good already.

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Sweet Car

Written by: Nixon351 on 05/23/2003

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

Im 16 years old and to have the 96SI as my first car has been a blast, Stock the car has amazing tourqe for a 4cylinder and it has NO problem going from a redlight to 60MPH. Interior is well done with the electronic dash and in your face tweeters. Back seat is a lil on the small side and to sit in the back requires serious help from the peeps in the front. Dont stop me tho. my cars pushing 7 years old and it hardly shows it, Stock rims on the Ludes could have been a little better tho, the stock Alloys are hideous. but nothing $1700s worth of rims and tires wont fix..... the car is the one of the best looking cars from 96 fo sho.

Favorite Features

Good Acceleration(MODS WORK BEAUTIFLY WITH THE BIGGER DISPLACEMENT OF THE H- 23) Comfortable FRONT seats cool dash SMOOTHEST STICK EVER Console and dash are very EASY to run wires through

Suggested Improvements

BETTER STOCK RIMS BACK IN 96, WHAAT THE HELL WAS HONDA THINKING. WHOLE BACKSEAT THAT FOLDS DOWN, WOULD BE SOOOOOO NICE

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nice ride

Written by: boomer01987 on 05/01/2003

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr VTEC Coupe

Review

looks good , rides nice , plenty fast

Favorite Features

the V-Tec H22 engine

Suggested Improvements

more factory horsepower

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Best Car in the World

Written by: My lil Lude on 10/07/2002

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

Perfect beautiful car. Couldn't ask for more.

Favorite Features

All around styling, handling, power. Everything. The exterior is beautiful, the interior is small, easy to clean, and comfortable. Everything is within reach. And the handling is amazing. Picks up pretty quick also. Greatest non-vtec engine ever made.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing.

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honda prelude

Written by: Mr. Wonka on 08/28/2002

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr S Coupe

Review

This is a beautiful car. tilt wheel, cruise control power windows, power locks, power sunroof, CD stereo, DOCH engine, 5-speed

Favorite Features

comes with a cd player and new rims and tires with low miles

Suggested Improvements

i dont know too much about this car but i enjoy driving it

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Fun to Drive for short time

Written by: Club VTEC on 08/19/2002

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr VTEC Coupe

Review

I personally love Prelude 92-96 Model. It is really fun to drive but not for long drive. The seat is not comfortable. This is a great car to have. Don't miss it

Favorite Features

Interior

Suggested Improvements

Comfortness, more rooms for back seat

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One of my favorites

Written by: SnoopDoug on 07/29/2002

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

I have driven everything from old muscle cars, to new Vettes and even a '96 Viper GTS. I must say that I love this car, overall, more than those. At least for the money. I get 31MPG with the A/C on!! How can you beat that? I have always loved how the car looks too. It's just got an "evil" look when viewed from the front.

Favorite Features

I love the dash. My brother had a '94 Lincoln Mark VIII and it looked similar, but the Prelude is better I think. The shifter has a great short throw, and it's quick due to the high gear ratio. Overall, I think it's a wonderfully rounded car.

Suggested Improvements

More leg room in the back, or just forget the back seat. A hatchback might have been interesting. Something like the old Nissan Z's or RX-7's.

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Love the 'lude

Written by: The Forsaken on 07/01/2002

Vehicle

1996 Honda Prelude 2 Dr Si Coupe

Review

I always loved the styling of the 92-96 preludes, I don't care what edmunds says. I bought mine with about 88,000 miles on it. Over 100,000 now with no problems at all. A fast car with an insanely wicked stock growl. oh and it's curb weight is 2,866lbs NOT 3,866 as stated in one of the other reviews. I'ts not a freakin Camaro for crying out loud.

Favorite Features

The style, and the power.

Suggested Improvements

A stock LSD would be nice.

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