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Used 1998 Honda Prelude Coupe Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

1998 Honda Prelude

ereimer98, 09/13/2005
1998 Honda Prelude 2dr Coupe
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I bought my Prelude with 42K miles. Has been a problem free nice commuter car and has needed very little maintenance over the last 4 years that I have owned it. It still drives and looks great at 125K miles and should keep on going. It is the Honda engineering that makes these cars seem to outlast most others. Good performance while still very reliable few complaints overall while owning this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best Honda Coupe

Doc_Honda, 12/10/2003
1998 Honda Prelude 2dr Coupe
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I have owned this car for over a year and a half. The seats are very comfortable, yet they still hold you still in a sharp turn. The engine is quiet when you want it to be, and when you get up into the higher RPMs the engine lets out a wonderful distinctive growl. The handling is superior compared to any car in its class, yet the car rides very smooth. I have driven this car hard everyday for over 71,000 miles without a single problem. The sound system is the best I have ever heard in a Honda... and I should know... I own 5 of them (89 CRX DX, 97 Acura Integra GSR, 02 Civic EX Cp, 89 Accord LXi, and this 98 Prelude).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

PRELUDE review

Arif Ukani, 12/01/2003
1998 Honda Prelude 2dr Coupe
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This is a wonderful car to own, especially if you are an import enthusiast.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my car!

mbell42, 09/16/2002
1998 Honda Prelude 2dr Coupe
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Vroom. Great handling in all types of weather. Even nice on long trips. The Sport-shift in the base automatic gives you the fun of a manual without all the annoyances in rush-hour traffic (no clutch!).

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4.63 out of 5 stars

1998 honda prelude base

nick, 01/08/2009
1998 Honda Prelude 2dr Coupe
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I'll start with the performance. The stock hp/torque is pretty good, allowing speeds of 140 easily. The clutch and tranny work as if god created them himself. Having blown a motor already, I suggest lowering your VTEC settings. VTEC engages using oil pressures, so the higher the setting, the quicker you burn oil, and possibly running dry too quick. Sure you'll lose some hp, but you'll gain fuel economy. So overall it's an amazing car, but if using aftermarket parts, I suggest letting Honda dealerships and legit Hondadata operators tune and maintain you're car.

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