The Honda Prelude Curse...

Hello everyone,
So, is there a Honda Prelude curse? We decided to ask a few Prelude enthusiast. The bottom line is, take care of the car and it will take care of you. I appreciate all of you for making the time to hang out with us as we hung out in a very hot morning. I personally love the Prelude chassis, but in order to own one, I would need a lot of space and funding. Just like the Accord, there isn't sufficient aftermarket support. The group of guys/girls that own this chassis is a tight niche but slowly dying sadly. I hope you all enjoy as we all hung out, thank you all for the continued support. #automotiveanatomy
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[@mars56100]

Drove a brand new 1987 Prelude off the showroom floor backin the day. Memories!!

[@davidboyce6427]

I’m 64 but I owned 3 LUDES in a 12 year span🤗🤗🤗🤗. Finally some LUDE LOVE👌

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for watching David!

[@willyhwang1059]

the 90s were great for these sport coupes that competed against each other, Prelude, Celica, 240SX, MX-6, Probe, Corrado, etc. Those were the good old days. I always thought Prelude, Corrado, and 240SX looked the best out of the bunch

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

The 90s were peak automotive world period.

[@ShlomoZOGelstein]

@@willyhwang1059 I had the '93 probe GT. Super fast and cool as hell. It would smoke all the souped up civics with it being bone stock. Miss that car.

[@willyhwang1059]

The second gen Probe was a wonderful car, the V6 was a killer, and whoever Ford or Mazda designed the body, it was forward looking and distinctive

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Prelude Gang 💥💥💥

[@rostislavmikula3432]

Thanks Gus you are the best !!! Happy to be here supporting prelude community. Also Thanks for letting people know we are still out There !

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for your valuable time brotha.

[@J.Wick.]

Love em...Owned a 95 SE in Gold/Tan...Got it in 2001 in East TN. LOVED everything about that car. Only thing would've been better is an H22. It was eventually stolen and stripped (2007) in Hanford, CA, fixed it back up, drove it for a year or so,, and then sold it. It wasn't the same any more. That car was my baby. Years later, I picked up a One Owner 94 SI, in 2019. I still own that car to this day. 240K miles. It's still a blast, though this one while maintained well over the years, has been pretty well used. The chassis doesn't feel nearly as tight as my 95 did ( it had 40k miles on it when i got it, and about 90k when i sold it) But everything on it works, the interior is frankly pretty impeccable for a 30yr old car with 240k miles. Nothing is broken inside or out. It's all stock other than a K&N filter, Tint, and I put my OEM 95 SE Blades on it. Looks much better. Plan is to keep it until the H23 gives out (if ever) and go the K24 route most likely. Cheers to all the Prelude Peeps. Such a timeless design (especially the 4th gen IMO) Keep em going fam!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you for sharing your story man.

[@Xp10s1ve7]

Yesir I’m here for all the prelude content appreciate you My boy bless up champ 💯🤝

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks man, we love Ludes around here.

[@xtrongarage9666]

It's terrific to see the white Prelude been featured after all these years. It's great to see her and the owner still around. The passion these boys have for their preludes really shows. Hope to see more Prelude content in the near future.❤

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Prelude guys are so so nice man. Thank you for tuning in.

[@xXeLiAsGXx]

Much appreciated! And still have plans for her 🎉

[@k24ge8]

Four Preludes in the same spot at the same time? Good job Gus 👍

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Not a single one broke down either lol

[@JCizzleSoCal]

The 3rd-5th Gen Preludes we’re all so underrated and dope!

[@davidboyce6427]

@@JCizzleSoCal Agreed I owned an 88 red 2.0 Si 5spd then in 2000 I bought a white 1991 5spd 4WS 3rd gen . It was dope. The wheels came white and were SAW BLADE OEM.

[@jacobasuncion3132]

I really want to get a 5th Gen Prelude as my first car so this was definitely helpful into getting one

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Dope. Maintenance is key

[@bh5697]

Perfect first car. Try to find a base model instead of the Type SH

[@jacobasuncion3132]

@@bh5697 yeah definitely that’s what ppl been saying is to get the base model

[@davidboyce6427]

This one was a Gem Gus. Such unique owners. Bravo to those four men👍🤗🤗🤗

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Yes indeed!

[@jeremycruzSD]

Great episode! I love preludes! Props to these gentlemen for staying on the path and not giving up on their chassis! Definitely gotta be patient to build one of those

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Dope man, hope you find the right chassis for you.

[@ShlomoZOGelstein]

Man you couldn't beat the 1989-90 prelude Si style and interior. That car was so ahead of its time. My homeboy's sister had a candy apple red one with those sick factory upgraded rims. Sometimes she let him take it out and we'd love to go rolling in that beauty. I'm old so i was around those glory days. Great channel man, I have a 2015 accord coupe v6, pearl white with black and tan leather interior. Do you think that will eventually become a collector's item?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I agree man, such rad design from the developers.

[@jessevasquez2774]

What a cool Vid Bro. Bringing ppl together is a cool thing 👍🏻👊🏻

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Prelude owners are dope man

[@sleepwalker29]

I got a 95 Prelude Si. I'm repairing the electronics. Everything went bad on mine. I really have done more work on this car than anything else. Repairing cruise control module right now. Fixed AC, speedo, tach, fuel, temp, and warning lights. My Si came with a LSD 2.3l. It does 2 wheel burn out.

[@ichavez8093]

Thanks for posting this video ... preludes are so rare this days.

[@DirtSweatGears]

These are all great stories. The 89 Prelude was my first car in 2001 and I still have it today. Everyone that knows me knows my 3rd gen is a part of my personality, I have over 300,000 miles on mine and it's still going strong. I went a number of years feeling like i was the only person in the world that liked this car, until they started becoming more and more rare, suddenly it gets all kinds of attention. A master mechanic once told me "working on a prelude will make you a better mechanic" and I guess there's something to that, because now I make KZbin videos fixing cars. I've branched out from just the Prelude, but it will always be the centerpiece of my collection. Where are you guys from? From the mountains I'd guess Rancho or IE?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

That's awesome man, I bet your Prelude has a ton of character, it's definitely a unique car.

[@ThomasSprague-d3l]

Badass video, bro! Being a proud owner of two 4th gen Ludes, I love this awesome video, and thank you for this! 💪😎

[@89si49]

Honda Preludes are RAD!

[@bh5697]

OG SCP - SoCal Prelude Check in 😤

[@rob_becker]

love some prelude content, thank you. keep up the good work! Love my RHD BB6 type S.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@willyhwang1059]

great video! would love to see a similar video on CB7s

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thanks for the idea!

[@mrfunatparties6763]

The new one coming out looks ok. But i would love to see the canceled 2012 nsx used as the 2025 prelude

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Facts man.

[@stephenwest380]

Can't wait been getting parts to get my 96 prelude running going to be running soon, got transmission clutch, oem saw blades refurbished with nitto tires and little parts, dc headers, greddy exhaust, getting her ready need flywheel and will be ready came with h22a1

[@mustangroush]

Prelude curse is real and totally caused by lack of maintanence through its life. I bought a pretty clean 5th gen with high mileage this year and those were the best 4 months of driving in my life!! I pushed it too hard one day and blew some oil seals... Was it worth it??? I'd do it again! Finding parts though is the sad part of this journey. Currently my lewd is on jackstands and awaiting more parts to be delivered. Moral of the story? I wouldnt change a thing and am grateful that I am able to own one 🤙

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

haah it is real huh lol

[@fideltheone7775]

Prelude gang all day!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@millerhendrix6311]

lol my goal on my 97 CL is to prelude swap it, I love it man!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

H22 for the win bro

[@willyhwang1059]

prelude party yay!!!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Ludes for the win

[@sdogg6366]

watch out for Rancho PD LOL

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you bro!

[@JDMEXforme]

Prelude would gave been a huge success if it was RWD to compete with everyone else. But Honda being way too conservative let the car flop.

[@xiiDuBz]

Loved my BB6 but damn thing was cursed with a lot of problems, I should’ve done more maintenance 😢😢

[@xXeLiAsGXx]

Never too late!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

hahha crazy man.

[@Sixpackpuma]

what exhaust did the white Prelude with the led rear lights have?

[@willyhwang1059]

care to do an episode on cool Honda vans?

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Like what? My buddy has a step van but idk what other vans you are referring to man?

[@willyhwang1059]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy odysseys?

[@sagittnet2158]

You nailed these one prekoh! Loved it man!

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Thank you my friend! Lets have coffee soon

[@sagittnet2158]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy lmk when brotha!

[@eli_ace_chicano]

Are you waiting on the new Prelude 2026???

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Hope the actual car delivers. The prototype looks good.

[@davidboyce6427]

Lots of right hand drive Ludes available for import from JAPAN 👍

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Yes they are!

[@oldskool1979]

They will always be too heavy to modify... better go with a n EF or EG.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Hater, Rob. lol

[@TheOminousVoidWispers]

Remember when cars and coups where cool? Its all slow loud pickup trucks who act like they own a sports car. Its embarrassing

[@bryanalmanza9296]

more tsx videos hahahha

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I need to find TSX owners lol