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SevenBizzos, 12/12/2008
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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
tru&onlytru, 01/26/2009
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
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A Good Car, But Very Overpriced
Dw2, 11/14/2004
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I wrote a review on this car over 2 years ago; since that time I have put 55k on it, and, granted I drive it very hard, the car is showing its age. Honestly, this car is good, but Euro cars (BMW) can walk circles around it in terms of comfort and performance, and, sadly for the Prelude, cost about the same. The adage of Hondas being cheaper to repair than other brands is a myth, in the last year I have put in an A/C Compressor ($1050), and a clutch ($1000) parts are obscenely expensive, and the car is nearly impossible to work on. This car is a fun, and it handles awesome, but is too expensive and uncomfortable, especially with a 3-series available for the same money.
94 honda prelude si
SteveD, 07/17/2010
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a wonder to have. Unlike many cars this will keep you on the road for years. My H23 si has over 260,000 miles on it and still flied down the road with no problems, But just remember to change the timing belt before 100,000 miles or there could be a problem. On the good side I took the head off the engine and wow I couldn't believe how there was no sludge in the cylinder head. Great on gas I get 27 miles a gallon. Others say parts are expensive. No they are not. I get my clutch for 200 bucks not $1000 Honda is the way to go.
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Ambivalence, 09/05/2002
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent car, been having it for almost 9 years now, no major problem so far. High: Excellent design in and out. Smooth yet powerful engine, and smooth transmission. True sport car look, perfect with 17' or 18' wheels and performance tires. Low: Minor understeer, as most FF cars do. Rear seats too small, definitely not good to carry adults for long trips. Relatively small trunk space.
Fun, fun, fun!!!
now-a-prelude-man, 06/13/2002
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the most fun car I have ever driven. The engine gives very good performance and the car corners like a dream.
one great car
silver_prelude, 11/18/2002
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car since it shipped to United state, been taking good care of it since then. The mileage on my car reads 109K as of November 2002. I do every recommended scheduled maintainence and my car never betrayed me. Definitely a good commute car, heck, it's even a good touring car; I've driven it across U.S. (SF to NY) twice and got no problem finishing my trip. This car embodies great performance and excellent fuel economy. A great choice for younger car buyer. But like all sports car, Honda Prelude has little back seat space and tiny little trunk space. Definitely not an ideal transportation for a group of people.
You got to own this one to understand...
Kenshin24, 10/03/2003
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You just gotta have this 94'Prelude Si to understand what I am talking about here....too bad that I don't have it anymore... It has great looks,gas mileage,reliablility, and much more to satisfy driver of this awesome car... I bought used and only had it for 2 years, but it had no major and minor problems.... I loved that car... if I ever buy used car again... I'll definitely put `92~'96 Prelude on top of my list...
Fun and Reliable
Toregon, 01/25/2004
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent car, fun to drive for a two door car. Very reliable
Still great fun a decade later
Jeremy Delaney, 01/22/2004
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car even after celebrating its 10th birthday. I couldnt think of a better car to take through the twisties. The SI or VTEC models are definately the way to go. Shifting is very smooth and accurate, developing the most power in the 3500 rpm range. The steering on this car is razor sharp and with a good set of performance tires you can really rip into those back country roads.
Great car overall
JC15, 04/21/2004
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car; both fun and reliable. The space is a setback, but it's a fast car and the look is never outdated. I've had this car for 10 years and it's never let me down so far. Sad to see the Prelude discontinued, but much props to Honda for coming out with such a great car.
toys
Chris Campbell, 05/06/2004
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the car that i bought has become the best car i have ever owned, being extreemly fun to drive.
Wonderful car
wsad, 06/04/2005
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very fun to drive, the seats hold you nicely in place and offer enough support for long drives. Great leg and arm room in the front, but the back seats are somewhat lacking. The dashboard is very unique with energy meters representing the fuel level and engine temperature. All of the controls are in the right spots and you naturally seem to find them. The car sits pretty low to the ground but has large windows so visibility is still good. Pretty quick for a non- turbo 4-banger but still looks faster than it is. The Car does get good gas mileage (usually averages around 25) for its performance though. Front wheel drive is great, especially during winter (Chicagoland area).
Spectacular Car
Dw, 03/14/2002
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The reputation of this car speaks for itself, I searched high and low before deciding on this one, and looked at all the usual suspects (Eclipse, F-Body), as well as more specailzed sports cars (300ZX, MR2, SVX). No other car could match the Prelude as far as performance and reliablity, the MR2 was my second choice, but I need at least some backseat.
With loving care they just keep running
Skycruiser, 09/20/2022
1994 Honda Prelude Si 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The ‘94 is my second Prelude. I had an ‘85 with 299,916 miles on it when it was totaled by a kid in an F150 making a right turn from the left turn lane. It was still a deep shiny blue and running beautifully when the kid slammed into my driver side door sending me to the hospital and the car to the grave. My ‘94 si with 5 speed has about 265,000 mi., body gorgeous, interior immaculate, engine purring (appropriately loud), and with diligent maintenance I expect THIS one to pass that 300,000 mark.
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