I Bought This Forgotten 80s Honda For Under £1000!

[@Foursterrr]

Okay, that 80's transition when you were revealing/showing the car was SO GOOD.

[@camhwd]

Foursterrr something like from top gear or grand tour

[@2smokeHennerz]

Yeh

[@AveragePootis]

That 80's introduction to that Honda... Do more of that kind, please

[@valiantdiesel1332]

Isn't it just awesome?!

[@Skull2dz]

Agreed, absolutely beautiful.

[@SPACECRUISER96]

Song that was used on the intro of Prelude is called Night Stalker - Wave Saver I finally found it and I think would be nice posting it since many people search for it

[@nunyabizness690]

Listen to Magic Fly, by Space

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

Finally!

[@slozenger9000]

Thank you from the Future!

[@arronselvon1898]

I love you

[@joshdelmonte4859]

you've single-handedly increased the value of my '90 lude with that intro lol

[@lucasrustt]

THANK GOD another cheap project! I love those

[@paulthompson5416]

That 80’s intro was bloody amazing 😉 it’s actually how I remember things being advertised 😋

[@kirillaestetics]

Yes to older (relatable to the common carguys) car projects.

[@RandomGaminginHD]

Ah man I love the prelude

[@retardedasianprogramer923]

You are someone I didn't expect to see here

[@pointlesswarrior1168]

@Neil Jerry shut the fuck up lol

[@lucacg5915]

Glad to see you here. Keep up the content!

[@zainehoque3053]

"Power is not the point" You don't often hear that. Ever.

[@keisuketakahasi4584]

mx-5 is a perfect example. dont has much power but its super fun

[@repapeti98]

Except when Clarkson loses a race.

[@Evan2]

You omitted the part where he goes on to say that power is not the point for this specific vehicle.

[@dysonvacuumcleaner451]

0:56 I’m not really worried about getting hit by a Range Rover, because it would break down before it hit me :/

[@nathanieldonovan4205]

Ikr it's just a ford

[@NB-im6od]

LOL SO TRUE

[@roynish22]

Since it's a prelude, you should call it Toto, for obvious 80's reasons

[@DubDubDan]

Roynish Jhuboo totally behind this 😂

[@turbocharger5482]

totally agree!! :)

[@arvid3734]

I bless

[@kazudv1071]

You got my seal of approval

[@bakatazz]

I agree

[@jaylenbenjamin9559]

Prelude has been a highly sought after passion car for me since the very first time I worked on one in my high school auto shop. Not many here in the states especially for a broke college student so I’m very much so looking forward to this series. As if to live vicariously through you

[@girish9513]

Cant wait to see it restored and manual swap!!! Love the 80s cars!!

[@Crushhyt]

Yea

[@JamieR1988]

Keeping it auto is much more 80s though. Think of roadhouse, or flash dance. All the cars are automatic lol

[@eliaskinman1672]

Why u gotta rape the poor thing. Can't it just be allowed to stay how it is, automatic and all...

[@jgreen8339]

Nothing wrong with it being automatic. He owns and drives other manual cars. Suits the relaxed nature of the car

[@Michael-ih1qk]

From 2:03 to 2:44 I thought it was a old Top Gear episode. Nice edit!!!

[@erlend1554]

From 3:10 to 3:25 i thought it was a topgear tour

[@HomieJeans]

Totes what mcm would appreciate

[@MRdunxist]

Hoff, has to be. The most 80s thing there is

[@fridonina]

My thoughts exactly ! " The Hoff " then.........

[@asbuster2191]

I have a 5th gen Prelude from 2000. If that 3rd gen is anything like my 5th gen, you`ll LOVE it to bits! They are awesome cars, VERY modifyable, but very good even in stock configuration.

[@athuljoseph2110]

This should be named "Poppy" for its pop up headlamps!!!!

[@Nadbull49]

Holy shit I swear I was just about to comment that exact same comment!!!!!! I just looked at it and thought 'Poppy' would be a good name for it

[@PC-LAD]

Praline the prelude. Not always picked first out of the chocolate box but you won't regret it.

[@GustavCarl17]

You had me at Honda You lost me at Automatic You got me back at 14-incher

[@negativeindustrial]

Kenny K Because you like Honda you’re gay?

[@GustavCarl17]

Neg Ative I like Honda’s and small wheels. How is that gay? Your mind is in the gutter buddy.

[@negativeindustrial]

Kenny K I was just following the logic you appeared to be laying out

[@GustavCarl17]

@@negativeindustrial No logic. Just making a joke

[@Undulatetrout92]

I've always wanted to buy one of these. I love the 80's so much, cars were just something else.

[@maniac2344]

Dragathor the Slayer totally agree

[@h3llcat356]

Pre lubed the Prelude Make it the most 80s car Purple exterior Digital Dash Neon grid floor mats

[@MrRyanMcCall]

Prelube was my suggestion too

[@ralphshaw177]

H3LLCAT The Fuhrer no that’s just ruining the car

[@Urmel331]

@@ralphshaw177 but its the right kind of ruining and its awesome

[@TioAe]

I would call it Herald. Sounds good and it is a synonym to prelude = )

[@amitjeevan7354]

Tommy.... A reference to Tommy Vercetti from Gta Vice City that took place in the 80s

[@Mysticfateee]

Actually probably my favorite 80s Japanese car... i still want to own this generation of Prelude one day

[@matteofusi2054]

2:01 idk why but it reminds me top gear insanely cool car presentations

[@vanoscrap6296]

what show do you think these guys used to watch as kids? ;)

[@farahnomi]

Air wolf

[@chip599XX_VGRLeader]

Matteo Fusi 1988 Honda Prelude Driven by bald egg guy (BEG)

[@lordmaciej1777]

It looks like A George. You are wondering why? 1980s-Wham! Say no more....

[@mascolo9987]

Lord Maciej thought the same omg

[@DamdamF]

I'd go for Hiro, as in Hiro Nakamura, the Japanese hero who can master time and space

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

I love this!

[@isailopez5902]

Yup Hiro sounds really good

[@rarewaffle9107]

totally, hiro is an epic name.

[@037cwash]

Used to own a 1988 prelude 4ws 2.0.... drove endless miles on the us highways never let me down even with 300k miles on the engine and components were working like new... probably the best car I’ve ever had

[@esh92]

call it Kramer. doesn't get more 80's than that.

[@thecreep0]

Name it Tommy, like Tommy Vercetti from GTA Vice City.

[@someonecalledeulogio2280]

Like tommy kaira, another forgotten japanese tuner and manufacter

[@daniesalex7073]

Carl Johnson

[@DeskyFanny]

ok

[@bandvitromania9642]

@@daniesalex7073 FOLLOW THE DAMN TRAIN CJ!!!!!

[@italofonseca7976]

@@bandvitromania9642 That's all we had to do

[@andeleputo89]

YES A PRELUDE, finally it’s getting some love. Honda best kept secret since no one remembers them

[@fourwheelvehicles979]

NOOOOO I THOUGHT IT WAS AN ACCORD NOOO lol i mean its still dope but i waited to read the comments before watching thr vid

[@PseudoPhingo]

I remember the prelude from Gran Turismo

[@MrMichaelHodgson]

Had one about 10 years ago, auto, non 4WS. Brilliant. (til it rusted mostly away). Never get tired of pop up headlighty retro goodness!

[@edwardmace3072]

My misses says “Lucy” lude I say (Synthwave) Synthia

[@offroadfuckan5904]

Prelude sounds very simmilar to "pre ludo" in my language and "pre ludo" translates to "too crazy" in english. Coincidence? I think not.

[@rokopalada571]

Mi Hrvati

[@nikolanikola8543]

I to se jos pise zajedno "Preludo" 😂😂😂

[@drupimlott1300]

Patrick, it's laid back and chilled just like the star (or maybe something Japanese, similar to Heinrich and his German name) *EDIT: I didn't expect to get so many likes 😂😅 thanks guys

[@nydex3843]

yeah

[@e-bit6151]

Yes yes

[@jaystyles2241]

Patrick the prelude

[@juliankraats3419]

Patrick the prelude

[@ickedude6759]

Yes

[@crb19961]

I remember being the coolest kid in primary school, because my dad owned a white 3rd gen Honda Prelude ... It was a birthday present from my dad's brother (my uncle). My dad's Fiat Bravo got repossessed when he couldn't keep up with repayments ... So my uncle bought him (outright and paid in full) an affordable and reliable car, which just happened to be a Prelude. My dad had never owned anything sporty before, so even though it was used, my dad appreciated just how much car he got for the money ... It came from RC Woods with a free air freshener (only negative was the automatic transmission). His was white (and was a 4WS equipped model). It had been lowered, with silver 5 spoke alloys and a half decent stereo with Alpine 6x9 speakers ... Due to its striking design I was briefly envied by many kids at my primary school, as their parent's didn't own anything half as cool, some parents even asked my dad if he would sell it ... he declined knowing he had something special. That Prelude was my first introduction to car culture, as the car had a magnetic pull, and we would encounter other Honda owners, Prelude owners and car enthusiasts who were curious about it ... Needless to say, we met some great enthusiastic and passionate people and their cool cars. 15 years later and I'm still a petrolhead (and fan of Honda and Alpine car stereos). I only appreciated everything about it after it was gone ... It sadly developed rust on the floorpan (a couple of harsh Winters with salt on the roads exacerbated the minor rust issues), the gaps grew so large, that it would no longer pass an M.O.T. My dad had to let it go at that point ... It was replaced by an BMW E30 318i ... An equally reliable and capable, yet less spectacular car. The Prelude will always hold a special place in my memory, many great times were had in that car ... The thought of it alone takes me back to childhood in the mid 2000's. I've learned the awesome value of this community,/because of that car. I have also learned the value of being more disciplined with car mainintaince, so I don't have to let go, of a great, car prematurely. PS: I know my uncle is awesome, he is a petrolhead too, but at the time he bought car for my dad he had started a family and had to get something practical for himself ... He has toyed with getting other great cars (now his kids are grown up), but money has been the barrier to entry. I'd like to own a Prelude in the future, I'd H22 swap it, because the B20 and automatic transmission were not a great combo ...

[@RustedPistons]

Call it: 'All-Wheel-Steve'

[@matthewley6783]

That engine bay looks too complicated for a 1989 haha. I am still sold

[@nebulae1992]

before the nsx, this was the top of the range flagship model. so yeah it was complicated

[@matthewley6783]

@@nebulae1992 I guess I also was thinking of it from a perspective of muscle cars still being more popular back then. Mostly Just big engines with raw power.

[@user-jt6nw6wm5q]

not complicated but complex

[@ForeverYoungAaron]

Had an 86 Accord for about a week, and from experience I can say these early fuel injected Honda’s are a vacuum line nightmare to say the least. Neat cars but you gotta know what you’re in for

[@onlyinthehood2243]

Loved these when I was in college...name PRUDENCE!!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@eleonik76]

My first car back in 1996! My God,what a joy it was to drive it! Was 2.0,4WS,red,manual,also with sun roof. Drove it for 2+ years like no tomorrow,and the guy after that drove it 5+ years without a single problem. After that car there are two brands for me,Honda and Lexus.

[@MrKnoedel]

-make it the ultimate retrofuturistic vaporwave car- ｍａｋｅ　ｉｔ　ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ ♥

[@ryanpagcatipunan7530]

Maybe name it paul? Paul the prelude?

[@MIsterISmiley]

Straightedge Honda wedge

[@kirillkado]

YES!! This car looks like Paul I've been looking this comment for a while, it's cool to see I'm not the only one who thought of this name

[@ShaunV1001]

Pauline the Prelude for a 1980s name... Or based of the letters on the registration FN CD you could call her Fanny Cradock

[@EsoVatoLoco]

How do you get a 90/80s Honda without getting the manual version?

[@Pwndaz]

buying an auto from the company with the best feeling manuals pretty much ever, big oof...

[@JonLasaga]

Suprisingly they sold alot more automatic preludes than manual ones. I bought one last september that also came with an auto but I manual swapped it.

[@Frogentoad]

@@JonLasaga im thinking about making a project prelude, cause theyre the cheapest 2 doors cars here. is the 90s prelude (w/ the pop up lights) fwd? also if so im gonna change the engine w/ a race tuned b20b and hopefully w/ a sequential gearbox and rwd

[@JonLasaga]

@@Frogentoad Yeah its FWD from the factory and RWD and 4wd swaps have been done on the car. But you will probably have to pull the 4ws gearbox in order to make it RWD since there is a driveline running through the middle of the car that turns the rear wheels. Alltogether the swap is pretty tough especially considering the b20b is not compatible at all with the b20a engines. If you want to see what needs done in order to do this I got a thread for you.www.flickr.com/photos/psychoboy_okc/sets/72157612152694425/ www.preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315131 I would suggest if you get one try one with the 4ws gearbox even in front wheel drive its very fun because you can throw the rear around alot like you can in a RWD platform. The engine doesnt make any crazy vtec sounds but it still is more powerful than the b16 .

[@Frogentoad]

@@JonLasaga aight noted. thx so much man

[@ironicchannelname6457]

You best restore that forgotten icon of beautiful Japanese engineering

[@alexramos3898]

I was already thinking of buying a 80s prelude now I'm definitely gonna get me one

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Alex Ramos good stuff make a video about it

[@gth77s]

Makr videos about it please!

[@romka_ind]

I got a strange wish to get an Accord Aerodeck hatchback for quite a long time already. Strange I've been a bmw person for all my life...

[@baldeepsingh9736]

Percy the Prelude would sound good!

[@shiftydolphin]

THIS

[@flrekreeper7635]

When he said find names I thought of the instantly

[@jlroberts17]

Same, +1 for Percy

[@the_druid0066]

When are you doing an update on the prelude??? 🙌

[@KaiZeeYT-os9jt]

He probably gave up on it

[@ryanm.6321]

It's mot expired so it's probably in a ditch somewhere.

[@iz1950]

Don’t think he will. The chap who is in the video who is supposed to do this K-Swap was caught selling counter china replica parts. He sold important components not just a few fake bolts. Majority of the builds he helped with were counter parts fitted. This all kicked off in the Honda Forum scene and I would guess Someone must have tagged car throttle? Maybe that’s why there hasn’t been any updates. I reckon CR has backed out because of this :(

[@southenglandbusspotting9965]

They sold it. This wasn’t popular enough.

[@burgerboy8044]

Call it Corey. Sunglasses at night was as 80s as it could get 😎

[@huirtera]

Afterlude, that's how it should be named

[@intracosm]

Postlude

[@olliewebbuk]

Delude.

[@heilraichu4037]

Pre-Nude

[@MTH444]

Nude

[@jarrusjenkins]

Afterludes? Ah I see....like in wolf of wall street

[@BrettCahill]

Honda + (type) R = Rhonda. Boom. Done.

[@Josh-fp3qn]

Brett Cahill my aunt gave me an accord she dubbed " rhonda the honda"

[@abelrazman8646]

It means ugly in hungarian

[@Ccccccccccccccccccccccccchhhh]

Ronda???????

[@amberionik]

More like 'Ronda'

[@cruxlp5736]

I love it ... suits it very well

[@ghomerhust]

my favorite car was my 87 Jetta Pirelli Coupe, that i sadly lost in a heavy collision that landed me in the hospital and paid out large funds. it was a cute and funky looking car, incredible condition, and so fun to drive, with it's brand new engine, sporty suspension, and fancy newer recaro seats.

[@markstorer7204]

Sweet Prelude.... it's more 90s than 80s.... but I'm with you all the way ..... from an E30 touring daily driver 👍👏👍👏

[@fastec5]

Man, an E30 Touring is my dream dd. Only problem is they never sold em in America lol.

[@leighdaley7087]

Name: Rhonda the honda Also, still waiting for a Daihatsu charade to be a project car

[@spod2998]

Leigh Daley yep that name fits

[@gi8809]

This needs more upvotes.

[@t1mpetti]

Daihatsu, yes, please.

[@benototh1796]

It should be called "Hoff" 'cos he is like the most 80s guy in the world Plus KITT had pop ups, makes perfect sense 😁

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Beno Tóth yes I was gonna say that but I didn’t want to look like a knight rider fan...

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Even though I am watched the series 2 and a half time the full series 1 to 4

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

What a classic car, Honda Prelude I remember these cars,didnt know about the rear steering part,the last three letters on the numberplate NCD,no claims discount LOL.great video.

[@YourbroDan]

You should call the car miya it means beautiful generation in Japanese

[@adhiekayudhistira5728]

Intro song is Night Stalker- wave saver

[@thearousedeunuch]

Thanks.

[@Westyy5493]

Love how the 80s can be achieved just through lighting! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thelonepo3t]

I purchased a 97 prelude for $1100. 143,000miles. With a Cracked front windshield on march 18, 2019. Its a fun little car. Also automatic. Im going to restore it and resale

[@evoevannismo8141]

I can't wait for more videos like this car throttle.

[@mikaelwiborg8938]

Name the car Turner. Because of the unique four wheel turning.

[@Zadster]

So Tina Turner? "We don't need another hero, we just need to know the way home" "Deutschmarks or Dollars, American Express will do nicely thank you" etc

[@ktpquigley]

Lesley, that car is a Lesley, just like les, from coronation street 🙍🏼‍♂️

[@evilpeach2]

I daily a 1988 Honda Accord hatchback 5 speed. It shares lots of parts with this car including the pop up head lights!!

[@jama211]

:O :O :O you actually got my car! Prelude's are always forgotten!

[@iLupi]

Oh hell yeah, Prelude with 4WS, quite a nice little gem.

[@karlosbricks2413]

I would suggest ''janet'' as a name, nice and 80s..... ....probably

[@henniganjared]

Alex you need to 5 speed swap it, I ad an 89 Prelude Si and at speed it handles better than most moderns do, it has 4 wheel independent suspension. BROTHER!

[@jishansharif1249]

1 like for popup headlights 😊😊

[@Easyguy5DoesGaming]

16 pop up headlights? How?

[@rlscustoms]

Actually an amazing car once sorted, with a fully rebuilt/upgraded suspension and brakes it’s an absolute pleasure to drive, looking forward to see what you do with it.

[@ruikazane5123]

Don't forget the Prelude somewhat shares the design with the Integra or something...

[@rlscustoms]

Yup same basic design, multilink front and rear, ahead of the competition back then

[@ruikazane5123]

Richie Rich A truly underlooked car because of the hype and things like PR... No longer seeing things like these, proving older cars are the real deal.

[@chip599XX_VGRLeader]

2:04 1988 Honda prelude Driven by Bald Egg Guy (BEG)

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

that statement is not accurate i saw one today

[@chip599XX_VGRLeader]

Dance Around The World saw this m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ana9iI2olt-VaNU

[@jakedekleuver]

I've driven all gens of prelude and owned both this and 5th gen. The third-gen Prelude is excellent as a daily around the city due to the big "glass house" cockpit, effortlessly light steering, fuel efficiency and manoeuvrability. Reliability is typical bulletproof Honda. I got so used to the glasshouse super visibility that I was disappointed when I got my 5th-gen which was eventually replaced with an BMW E38 735i to get back into one of those rare vehicles where you can see everything that's going on around you

[@theKevronHarris]

I love the Honda prelude with the pop-up headlamps. Looks very nostalgic!!!

[@rokmk2777]

Fun fact: Prelude on Croatian (pre lude) means too crazy (plural, fem.)

[@Jablonski277]

Fun fact: we dont care

[@rokmk2777]

@@Jablonski277 Fun fact: wasn't talking to you

[@StoneyXXL]

There is a complete spare parts car overhere from a friend he turned it in to the junkyard but all the parts are still there manual gearbox etc its a low mile car

[@adamhorsburgh4524]

Had a mark 4 prelude and it's by far and away the best car I've owned so much character and excellent to drive. Miss it every day.

[@servant_of_merciful]

Oh I noticed that this car was my father's car before I was born 😅

[@vepelexoflegend2528]

Raally??

[@servant_of_merciful]

@@vepelexoflegend2528 Yap now im 18 year's old

[@vepelexoflegend2528]

@@servant_of_merciful deam boy or Man can you sub My channel pls

[@thatmg]

Please spray it in a "look at me" color... Neon purple or something like that.

[@JamieR1988]

*_Totò?_* Literally thee most 80s thing on earth!!

[@iainleake794]

Call it Churchill! The number plate is ncd (no claims discount)

[@silenthilesco]

You should totally convert that baby into a manual car. Is a MUST.

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

asd87 yesyeysyeysyeysye

[@simocreations]

Na I got it Ludo The beast out of the great 80’s film labyrinth

[@johnssonsmixed8303]

All I can think of is "Miyagi" Ita from a 80's classic movie "karate kid" its an asian name and its sounds pretty gold

[@joolsgooch9364]

Used to paint a lot of these for a local honda garage. Loved the lines, comfort and style of these cars. Honda generally make really good cars although sometimes the styling goes a bit fugly but super reliable engines.

[@MachoMadness69420]

It should be named Nigel after Nigel Mansell. Because he had a big moustache and big moustache = 80s

[@martijnlangeveld817]

Good one!

[@heliofadini]

Yes!

[@jacquesgouws]

Agreed, Nigel!

[@jangerten8404]

I love old cars, I drive a 1993 Mercedes 220E (W124) as my daily. It's by the way my first and only car🤙😍 owning it since nearly 2 years now😎

[@TheBb6prelude]

Jan Gerten I like those old Mercedes. Don’t care about any of the new ones.

[@jangerten8404]

@@TheBb6prelude yeah, me too. But I must say that a modern Mercedes got a new Charme which is also not that bad. Still better than some other car makers with Plastic Interior ;)

[@ferociousmullet9287]

My first car was a 'Burnt Sienna' (BROWN) Saab 96 v4. You will never forget your first car. Enjoy it.

[@SteffenMeyer101]

I have a 1985 Opel Ascona hatchback that I also bought as my first car nearly 2 years ago for 900€. Took some work to get it through inspection but it's been very reliable and nice to drive ever since

[@ichigozanghetsu]

I wish I still had my first car. A metallic navy blue '93 BMW 316i edition Touring.

[@DarrenCoull]

Jeremy must be the name. Something still around (and showing it's age) that was in it's heyday in the 90's!

[@zoetic5909]

How could you hit me up with those Synthwave scenes.........I wasn't ready.....so goooood

[@Bearthe4x4panda]

What about this name... Penny the prelude. I LOVE your vids SOOOOO much

[@neilvlacic_crorail-heritage]

I would call the car Brian, after the 80's rock legend Brian Johnson from ac/dc. 🤘😛🤘

[@AlexcasaCVC]

That 80's intro made my day! Awesome! The right name could be Tetsuya

[@francogrove5802]

I drive a 1992 4th Generation Honda Prelude as a daily and I'm loving it !! Only down side is fuel consumption...

[@deivskevinsgutmanis9473]

But all important question wasn't asked. Will this fit in my honda?

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

yeas

[@bwxmoto]

I had an ‘85 2.0Si. That was a cool little car.

[@thegreens8445]

I would like to have the "aws" All Wheel Steering version of the Prelude its just so COOL

[@berndkemmereit8252]

Awsone intro. I had that model. I saw it at a dealer, I just bought me a brand new Fiat Uno, and after 3 months I was sick of it. The Honda was 6 years old, my first drive was from the dealer to a Car Hifi Shop where I got myself a Sony Car stereo with MD (Mini Disk), and a 10 CD changer, with subwoofer and the speakers.That's what you do when ur 18..;-)....I will never forgett this car.

[@DriversSide]

The prelude is a super clean and forgotten car! Nice to see you building one!👌🏼

[@1985toyotacamry]

That I didn't forget it's a good car i was about to buy one but it was over my budget in high school.

[@mabdood79]

Literally one of my dream cars, no joke!

[@CptMishMashVonRandom]

Love this car, and Honda's from this era in particular. Please don't ruin it with a ghetto paint job! 🤞🙏

[@vladimir.dobrev]

I kinda agree with you , however a DIY paint job doesn't necessarily mean ghetto paint job.

[@JonathanAntillies0]

"Forgotten 80's Honda"? My dude, I will NEVER forget this car! My folks owned a USDM '89 Acrua Integra LS hatchback in a gorgeous dark red color and equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox, bought off a showroom floor in Alaska when I was less than a year old, and happened to have a manufacturer's service manual for the car lying in the back seat! I loved that car ever since I was young, my folks even recall my first word being "Acura". Fast forward many years later and after an easy fix-up from being driveway-parked for a couple years and while it may not have been the first car I drove, it was the car I learned to drive manual in. I ended up keeping the car for several years; through spirited driving, learning to wrench on my own car through doing spark plugs, brakes, tires, pulling apart interior pieces, oil changes, timing belt, all of that fun maintenance stuff and then some, and getting to experience the highs and lows of car ownership. I finally had to let her go in 2012 when my mechanic looked at a suspension issue; failing suspension bushings, and because of the odd setup meant a complete front-end teardown and over $1000 in parts and labor. All else being fine otherwise I had to make the hard decision to let go of the car while it was still a running vehicle. That car was a part of my life for over 14 years and 280k miles; and seeing those shots of that Honda valve cover and gauge cluster nearly brought tears to my eyes, I will NEVER forget this car. So what did I end up with after that? Perhaps as no surprise, a 2006 Mazda Miata that I have owned to this day. Still a manual, still do almost all my own work; even did a whole engine replacement on it and installed a new clutch while I was at it. Still loving my car journey, and always learning more.