2001 Honda Prelude Overview
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This car is fun to drive. I have an HKS exhaust put on by the previous owner and an AEM Cold Air Intake. It produces a boomy, racy tone under full throttle but is reasonably quiet under moderate acceleration. Power is good in the upper RPM range. VTEC engages at around 5100 RPM and you'll know it when it does. Car is comfortable and you won't be seen every time you turn your head. A decade into its life span the car still looks fresh. Handling is OUTSTANDING! Gas mileage on premium is 20 City & 25 Hwy. I've seen as high as 26-27 driving conservatively on the highway. 5 speed is crisp and fun to drive.
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Available Honda Prelude 2001 Submodel Types: Coupe, SH, Type SH
Available Trims: Base, Type SH
Exterior Colors: Satin Silver, Crystal Blue Metallic, Flamenco Black Pearl, Premium White Pearl
Interior Colors: Black
Popular Features: 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: MANUAL, AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
