Used 1997 Honda Prelude Type SH Consumer Reviews
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Excelent performance vehicle
Igor, 08/20/2002
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used from a dealership. I hunted this car for 3 months and was actually on my way to Delaware(from NJ) when I saw it. The performance you get for the money paid is excelent. I drove it on highways, cities, mountains, in any conditions possible including a blizzard and it never failed me.
97 Prelude
Krisl20, 07/27/2003
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car. Little slow off the line but when that V-tech kicks in there is some power. Very reliable car just like any other honda made. Awesome gas mileage and a great looking car. A little uncomfortable for me being 6'1" Knees hit the side where the CD player is located.
Great Car
Prelude Lover, 07/28/2004
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new, 7 years ago. No problems to report. The car still looks and runs like new. My partner bought an Integra a few months prior to my purchase. She's currently looking to replace the Integra - although the Prelude and Integra are very, very similar the Prelude has been a much better car.
Amazing Vehicle to Own!
Lance Richards, 08/04/2005
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Prelude is just un-describable!! I purchased this car with 119,000 miles on it and it performs like it has 19,000. It's amazingly clean and will last me years to come! So go out and buy one A.S.A.P you wont regret it!!
incredible handling
arnieg, 05/25/2004
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Prelude Type SH with ATTS is amazing!
tilenius, 01/02/2003
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
Nothing comes close
Pluded, 04/08/2010
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my SH brand new and basically drove the wheels off of it. It is by far, the best handling vehicle I have ever driven. It was more than enough power and the engine is a true gem. The drive train is refined and a step above anything in the Honda lineup even till this day. The Acura TSX/RSX comes close but I still prefer the Prelude overall. I sold it with over 300K and have regretted it ever since. I am currently looking for another one! If you have a chance to pick one up..just do it.
1997 Type SH
Jerry, 07/30/2008
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my type SH new in 1997. I just put a new clutch in at 239,500 or so miles. The interior is like new. I need to address some very minor rust on rear wheel wells and that is all. I had to extend my clutch petal by an inch or so to make the car more comfortable. Other than that I love this car. It is so comfortable and fun to drive and gets 26 MPG at very aggressive driving speeds. If you can find one that has been taken care of buy it.
TIRES
CHRIS CALLIES, 08/27/2003
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I LOVE MY CAR..........EXCEPT THE ORIGINAL BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE...4 FLAT TIRES IN 2 YEARS & NO ONE WOULD ASSUME THE FAULT..EVEN THOUGH REMEMBER ALL THE FIRESTONE TIRES RECALLED........SAME MANUFACTURER!!
97 TYPE SH
HYELUDE, 02/11/2004
1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome car! For the price nothing comes close to its performance. I get a lot of attention in this car. I average about 22mpg in town driving. I have 86K miles on it and have only changed the timing belt, water pump and slave cylinder on the car.
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