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Prelude Type SH with ATTS is amazing!
tilenius, 01/02/2003
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
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I've had my Honda Prelude Type SH for almost 6 years now and LOVE it! It's been a joy to drive every day! Honda's Active Torque Transfer System is truly amazing! This comes only on the Type SH model. This feature basically makes the OUTSIDE wheels on a turn go FASTER than the inside wheels, and can transfer up to 80% of the torque to those wheels. The result is almost NO understeer and amazing road-hugging ability. This has to be one of the best-handling cars on the market. It's been 100% reliable, no problems, except a slight rattle around the moonroof. Honda is so incredibly reliable!
5th Gen 'lude, Honda hits another homer!
Chris, 02/27/2006
1997 Honda Prelude 2dr Coupe
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I owned an 87 Prelude that was tons of fun, drove several friends 3rd and 4th gens, and this week finally got behind the wheel of a 5th Gen... my own :) I just picked it up last week and the first time behind the wheel i was instantly grinning over that classic prelude feel. My car has 139000 miles on it and seems to run and handle like the day it rolled off the line. The styling has caught my eye everytime I've seen one for the past 10 years, but with other car projects always in the works, I never had an opportunity to buy one. Better late than never tho, at least now I get a chance to enjoy what Ive been missing! Great looks, great handling, great power! Too bad it's the end of an era
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Can't part with it
MiGo, 09/06/2003
1997 Honda Prelude 2dr Coupe
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Aside from needing a new transmission at 40,000 miles (extended warranty, luckily) rattles in the headliner, and fading paint, I couldn't be happier with my car. It is a bit sluggish until the RPM's get going but after that it moves pretty well. Handling is definitely the strong point of this car. It does tend to wear the tires unevenly.
Top Notch - Fun to drive - Built to last
j4k3, 08/08/2002
1997 Honda Prelude 2dr Coupe
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The title says it all. This is one of the most reliable vehicles ever built.
incredible handling
arnieg, 05/25/2004
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
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This car has amazing performance particularly the handling when equipped with the "SH" option. Corners like on a rail at twice the recommended speed. A bit noisy but music to the sports car lover's ears. Was a bit overpriced in the beginning but now represents one of the best sports car values available. Acoustic sound system is the best standard system I have had so far.