1994 Honda Prelude Review

Dual airbags are standard on all Preludes this year. Improved interior ergonomics, freshened front-end styling and environmentally conscious CFC-free air conditioning are also welcome changes to this car.

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$188/mo

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4.9

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It just won't quit!

Satnel, 08/02/2010

1994 Honda Prelude S 2dr Coupe

I bought my Prelude new off the lot with 59 miles on the odo at $18K. 16 years later it's still going! Only Honda dealers performed maintenance on the car for the first 10 years or so, and I used premium fuel at least once a month. I'm a stickler for getting the oil and air filters changed around 5000 miles, but usually sooner since I reached 300,000 miles late last year. :-) The car …

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dgffg, 04/24/2002

1994 Honda Prelude VTEC 2dr Coupe

one of the best cars i've owned in terms of longevity, reliabilty, and looks.

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SevenBizzos, 12/12/2008

1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe

I may have overpaid a bit for a mint, garage kept Si, but I definitely feel it was worth it. Even with the mileage in the 150k range, the maintenance for me has been minimal. For my daily vehicle, the power is adequate for passing and accelerating out of sight from annoying drivers. The handling is excellent. Car is light and easily maneuverable. MPG (with 10% ethanol fuel) have …

Good advice from original owner of '94

tru&onlytru, 01/26/2009

1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe

And my advice to other '94 Prelude owners is to never give up this car. My advice to potential buyers is if you are lucky enough to find a Prelude for sale, buy it, fast, and on the first contact. I am looking at purchasing a Honda Element, but I am keeping my Prelude, currently with only 60K miles. This sounds low, but almost all miles are city driving instead of highway driving. …

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1994 Prelude Highlights

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

VTEC

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$188/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	7.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
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Side Impact Test – Original
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Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
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Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
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