1990 Honda Prelude Review
Price Estimate: $4,406 - $6,890
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What’s new
Antilock brakes are finally available on Honda's pricey pocket rocket. Minor styling updates are the only other changes.
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1 listings
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- 98,094 miles
- Issue reported, 9 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl manual
- Bumblebee Motors (734 mi away)
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Located in Marietta, GA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JHMBA4114LC023304
Stock: i3304
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-29-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$160/mo for Prelude S
Prelude S
vs
$145/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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Honda Prelude Owner Reviews
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One of The Greatest!
5 out of 5 starsThe BEST!, 03/21/2010
1990 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
My Prelude is actually a 1988 Si but the car was almost the same from 88-91. I bought it new in Sept 87 and still love this car, drive it to work every day. I bought a 98 but was never satisfied although it too was a nice car. The handling just wasn't the same. If I could find a brand new 88 Si I would buy it today. This car still looks good and drives great. I have had to do some … repairs & replacement parts but with 220,000 miles it can be expected. Averages 28 mpg on back roads and some stop and go traffic. I guess they will have to bury me in it cause I just can't part with it.
A car worth the money
4.88 out of 5 starsHookem, 05/10/2002
1990 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
The 90 Honda Prelude is an excellent
combinatin of sporty performance, good
looks, great gas mileage and excellent
reliability. I highly recommend this
car
Great Car!!!
5 out of 5 starsz0iid, 06/02/2003
1990 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
I actually own an 89' 4WS model, but
this is close enough. No one gives the
3rd generation prelude good reviews. I
have debated getting a new car for a
year now, and cant stand to part with
such an awesome car. I would
reccommend to anyone.
It Just Keeps Going and Going!
4.63 out of 5 starsmarvelous, 02/24/2003
1990 Honda Prelude S 2dr Coupe
I absolutely love Hondas because they
are so reliable. I got this used while
in college from a Honda mechanic so it
was in great condition! Good pick-up,
nice body style for a 13-year old car.
Good visability, good on gas, decent
size trunk. Reliable all the way
around. I'm at 227,000 and she's still
going.
1990 Prelude Highlights
Coupe
S
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $160/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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