1994 Honda Prelude Review
Price Estimate: $3,356 - $5,248

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
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.
For sale near Hartford, CT
1 listings
- $13,995
- 39,605 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl
- Boulder Cars (1,694 mi away)
- Moonroof / Sunroof
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JHMBB225XRC007202
Stock: C007202A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-28-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Connecticut
$183/mo for Prelude VTEC
Prelude VTEC
vs
$166/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Honda Prelude Owner Reviews
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It just won't quit!
4.5 out of 5 starsSatnel, 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 … is still a dream to drive after only one timing belt change and 3 clutches. It's nice to be able breeze down the highway at 80+ MPH and she feels like she did back in '95. Only downside is the rust above my rear wheels. :-) Other than, I've certainly received my money's worth 3 times over.
honda prelude (1994)
5 out of 5 starsdgffg, 04/24/2002
1994 Honda Prelude VTEC 2dr Coupe
one of the best cars i've owned in
terms of longevity, reliabilty, and
looks.
Decent Value
4.38 out of 5 starsSevenBizzos, 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 … been from 26 with "spirited driving" to > 30 when gas was $4.50/gal and I was trying to drive efficiently.
Good advice from original owner of '94
5 out of 5 starstru&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. … Needless to say, I don't drive much except to and from work and a few errands weekly. My Prelude has let me down only once, and the mechanics warned me of the potential problem, before it happened. I repaired the car quickly.
1994 Prelude Highlights
Coupe
VTEC
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $183/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 7.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
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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