The Honda Prelude is an Underrated Honda Icon That Should Be Brought Back

[@redalert206]

I remember being a teen back in 2002 and begged my parents for this car. Even in 2023, the design and look still blows me again. So simple yet so clean!

[@Jac735]

You have a prelude now

[@dltbros4351]

As a prelude owner thank u our community is strong and helps eachother out but need more eyes on it

[@AirForceKrissy]

As a 5th gen owner, I’m so glad to see more prelude videos being made and getting thrown into my YT algorithm 😊 Excellent video!

[@YoungAmzn]

I have a 1995, I had 2 5th gens, separately ofcourse. I miss them :( but atleast I still have my 1995 4th gen.

[@AirForceKrissy]

@@YoungAmzn Aww what happened to them? The 4th Gens are beauties too! Most people prefer the 4th Gen! 🥰

[@YoungAmzn]

@@AirForceKrissy I sold the 5th gens but I had them separate times in my life.. and I’m upset always look at memories n pics lol I’m like I’m pissed. I had a nice greyish blue color and a black… I was tryna get electron 5gen back in the day but didn’t find good ones it’s rare a unicorn in blue from factory. Now I got a prelude 4th gen 1995 si.

[@AirForceKrissy]

@@YoungAmzn Aww man lol! I’m definitely keeping mine forever. I believe mine is the rarest color, the fica green pearl as it replaced the eucalyptus green pearl and then the blue. You stepped up at least! Can’t find many Si’s in good shape, let alone a manual type SH! Working on mine has taken a minute

[@kingofthesofas]

I sold my 5th gen when I was in college and I still regret it to this day.

[@babymonkeys510]

I own a 97 prelude, has done me very well for 2 years and I love driving it around town. I get compliments all the time because you don't see many anymore

[@YoungAmzn]

I have a 1995, I had 2 5th gens, separately ofcourse. I miss them :( but atleast I still have my 1995 4th gen.

[@cbdreamer1709]

I like the fourth gen to a lot. Especially the rear end

[@trdrav4]

My friend had a 2000 Prelude in white just like the one here, but it was the desirable 5 speed; these Hondas were the golden age of the brand.

[@kenhoward3512]

I still like this seemingly-simple design (more than ever, in fact), yet I recall, at the time, many people complaining that this generation Prelude looked too much like a gen-2 Nissan 240SX. They also complained that the previous Prelude looked too futuristic (especially the instrument panel). People too-often don't appreciate a good thing until it's too late.

[@rightlanehog3151]

You don't know what you've got til it's gone 😉

[@davewilson7602]

It’s kind of funny how people complain about Hondas when they’re being sold then 20 years later they switch up I guess it’s all cars, but still funny.

[@AmandaHugenkiss2915]

I loved the previous prelude

[@_Juls]

Love the 4th gen’s spaceship dash

[@YoungAmzn]

I have a 1995, I had 2 5th gens, separately ofcourse. I miss them :( but atleast I still have my 1995 4th gen.

[@georgep.692]

The manual Preludes are a real treat. I had a JDM LSD trans in mine for a bit and the way it pulls through corners still holds its own with the any of the Si cars.

[@seawall5102]

This was a great vehicle, the style was unbelievable at the time. This was when Honda was good. Thank-you for going in deep with this one.

[@csn10]

My first new car was a 2001 Prelude SE 5MT, leather, no mods, which I have to this day. 280,000 km driving the hell out of it, and it's been the most reliable car ever (replaced the clutch, brakes and alternator, that's it). The styling never grew old on me, in part because there wasn't an updated replacement for it, so I knew it was a keeper.

[@tanneratkins5725]

Well seems like we have an identical first car, is your sliver too

[@csn10]

@@tanneratkins5725 Is is silver, and unlike my black car, there was never any need to PPF + ceramic coat it even after hundreds of automatic car washes.

[@peteryeung111]

Still looks great, this styling is something you won’t be embarrassed to drive around even today. I used to own a 98’ manual transmission and it drove fantastic. Yes! Honda should bring it back !

[@billytakoho5046]

Bring back all the memories... my 88 Civic Si, that thing was so fun to drive! I modified it a little bit, intake, headers, muffler and lower the car... so quick and nimble... It was the old Honda. In those days, they were so simple and so fun to drive!

[@kenhoward3512]

Those cars, and that Honda Motor Co.(along with its founder) are sadly gone forever.

[@samohtsolacad229]

Back in 1990, my friend had '90 Civic DX hatachback with already 90K plus miles on it...was the quietest little engine I'd ever seen. I was standing literally right in front of it's radiator scoping my ear(s) and couldn't tell if it was running or not. The other only quietest engine around that time was the Lexus LS400 (TV commercial in 1989).

[@flyvtec04]

I owned a 97 Prelude Base with the ManuMatic tranny in San Marino Red from 1997-2003! I loved that car because it was fun to drive and that H22 engine was one the best 4-cylinder engines Honda made at that time. I traded her in for a 2004 Accord Coupe V6 6-speed because I wanted a Honda with a V6 manual. My Accord will be 20 years old in Nov. If you take care of your car, it will last a long time. Thank you for sharing this Prelude video. Honda needs to bring the Prelude name back. 🙏🏽😁

[@Nicedesk]

You are an amazing automotive content producer/technical teacher/journalist/historian! Hearing of the intricacies, oddities, and history of these engineering wonders from the viewpoint of a well spoken master technician is great. You and Jay Leno are the best at this. Thank you!!!

[@ihadlunch8575]

My father had this car. He put some nice rims on it. Parked it on the street (NYC) never saw it again.

[@Kizzle001]

I miss my 98 Prelude, built like a tank back when many Hondas were assembled in Japan.

[@peteryeung111]

I missed mine. Traded for a Isuzu trooper after I got married 😣

[@johnhearn7329]

That 7400 redline accompanied by the VTEC crossover was music to my ears! I had a 2001 Prelude 5 speed manual for about 8 years! Most fun I have ever had while driving! 😁😁😎😎😎😎

[@willjam465]

I had one identical to this back in 2000. Loved that car. Such a clean, wonderful design and a great driver too. Miss that car sometimes. Lot of fun in it.

[@alexcarrasco7946]

As a 5th gen owner, pretty happy to see preludes pop up more on KZbin, beautiful car that deserved more attention

[@Barafwaala]

I owned one for years and agree that it’s beautiful and drove like a dream

[@johnconnor2402]

Honda/Acura made some masterpiece designs in the 90s, 2000s. My favorite car designs of all time were the Prelude, S2000, Integra, Acura RSX, Acura TSX, Acura TL 3rd gen.

[@markkrispin6944]

The only problem with the Honda Prelude is that parts for it is very, very hard to get, not to mention OEM parts!

[@jimmysawyer8886]

Yup they are now hard.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Owners group helps a lot

[@wackoterp7026]

Rack and pinion took me a month to find, first issue I been thru where I needed to wait that long, it would be cool to have a list of stuff that isn’t available no more just to have a idea for the future

[@AmandaHugenkiss2915]

Yeah they are very seldom seen even in the South. Pretty much extinct in the north.

[@AirForceKrissy]

Not really. I have a 5th Gen and companies have started making brand new parts again.

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

I had a black 98. It was my favorite car still to this day. Crazy beautiful cars

[@jonathanpruitt7393]

I used to own one just like this: pearl white. Loved the old school VTEC that would kick in at 5250 RPM and change the whole driving experience.

[@Launch_Control]

I had one in 2001. My first new car. Base model 5 speed. I loved it!

[@mariadagostinohannam7410]

I loved this car. I bought a 1998 in 2008 and drove it for 5 yrs, then my son drove it. Silver color, 5 Sp MT. It was the best, wish they'd bring it back!!! This was my 'fun car' while my daily driver was a minivan (5 kids)!

[@interstate366]

I’ve owned one of these for a long time. They’re really something special. There’s some kind of intangible factor that I haven’t felt in many other cars, including a lot of them that people consider better. I’d start looking for manual swap parts sooner rather than later, though. The automatic transmissions are well-known to fail frequently on these, though 2001s had the least issues.

[@jerryclleung]

We can see the enthusiasm on your face, smile and when you’re talking about it… 😊

[@just__dave]

Friend of mine had one of these in college. He was our only Uber back then, four of us went every where in that car. You better bet we were able to fit two fully grown dudes in the back seat. Not comfortably though, but when you’re without a ride, you don’t complain. 😂

[@az958]

Owned a 97' manual 2.2Vtec for a couple of years. Sold it alter for a 2004 civic type r. Loved both of those cars. Wish I would still have one of those.

[@mardamek]

Cable throttle is pretty cool. For pedal feel having cable throttle (vs electronic) is the same as unassisted steering vs electric assisted steering. There’s something immediate, direct and sincere about the old school, more mechanical implementation of car architecture.

[@sharifsircar]

I had this car for a year, the video doesn't do justice, it's so simple, yet so well designed

[@spicytuna62]

I have one of these, and I love it. It's very simple and understated and conservative in its design language. It doesn't make big power. It doesn't appear large. And yet, driving it is such a wonderful experience. It's hard to be mad driving this car. I don't drive my Prelude to run errands around town. I run errands around town to drive my Prelude. I look for reasons to get to drive it. Every moment I get to spend behind the driver's seat of this car is a joyous occasion. If I didn't buy a Prelude, I probably would have bought a Toyota 86 as my fun car. The 86 is a cool little car, also revs to just over 7k, and (being a Toyota) is very reliable. But what I love about old Hondas is the dramatic VTEC sound. Once this car gets just over 5,000 RPM, those larger valves kick open and the car gets dramatically louder. It's _really_ stupid, but it makes you feel like a little kid. The Toyotas don't do that. Too many modern cars are just huge, they sit like a small truck, and they make huge horsepower. I'll declare that the correct number of horsepower is somewhere between 180 and 250, depending on weight. I'll even go to 300 for a heavier full-size sedan or crossover. For a small car like this, 200-220 is more than enough power to have some fun. The short gearing also makes these cars great to rip on because you can be at the top of 2nd or 3rd and barely speeding. This car has the right amount of power to be fast enough to be fun, but not so fast that you're in trouble with the law all the time. But also powerful enough to just cruise along at 45 or 50 in regular traffic. This car is an awesome daily driver. On the third brake light situation, all base models (like the one shown here) came with an interior third brake light. All Type SH models had no interior brake light because the spoiler, which contains a third brake light, was standard equipment on that trim. The spoiler was optional for base models and so they all have the interior light, even if the car has a spoiler. I once read someone compare the seat material to a beach towel, and I've never forgiven them for saying something so mean, and yet so true. They don't breathe on a hot day _at all._ Another quirk I'll point out about these - I don't know if the S2000 does it, but the cruise control unit physically moves the gas pedal. If you set the cruise and stick your foot under the pedal and lift, the car will slow down, and the computer will make up for it by giving it more gas and moving the gas pedal itself down. It seems really archaic to hire a bunch of Smurfs to push the gas pedal when the car needs more gas, but hey, if it works, it works.

[@rmp5s]

I had one of these. A GORGEOUS 2001...pearl white just like this. It got totaled one Thanksgiving night before I even made the first payment. To say I was heartbroken would be a massive understatement.

[@peteryeung111]

Don’t drink and drive.

[@rmp5s]

@@peteryeung111 I was stone sober. Had just left work.

[@peteryeung111]

@@rmp5s It was not an assumption, just a PSA 😁 I had a 98’ dark green, and I think the pearl white was one of nicest. I feel you bro.

[@rmp5s]

@@peteryeung111 Yup. I definitely have driven WAY drunk in the past...for sure. Live and learn. This wasn't one of those times, though. Don't know exactly what happened, but knowing what I know now about vehicle dynamics, I was going too fast for the turn, I hit a bit of ice/water/dirt/whatever, or a combination of the above. It was gorgeous. I still have a thing with pearl white, too...my Sentra Nismo, 370Z and GT-R are all pearl white. 🤣

[@peteryeung111]

@@rmp5s I hear you, been there, done that 😆…too many close calls. As we age and gain experience, and we look back on how we can even be that stupid?

[@EFNRND]

I own a 95 VTEC model. Absolutely love it! One of my favorite cars I ever owned

[@tjb3454555150]

Please do videos of it. There aren't many videos of that gen on here....

[@JoeEngineer]

Always loved these. I knew a cool dude in college who had a brand new one and I was so jealous.

[@Sonicwatcher880]

I have a type SH and an auto, I’m so glad to see them getting the recognition they deserve. I love the comeback happening within the younger generation

[@imishifter7754]

I had a red 1986 Honda Prelude SI. Bought it new. Great car. Excellent quality. Sold it about three years ago and missing it.

[@TheDoctor23452]

Had a 1998 Prelude I got from my uncle in 1994. Amazing car, and fun to drive. Thank you for going over it.

[@donaldburton2022]

I had a 1983 honda prelude . 5 speed . I put 480 thousand miles on it . 3 timing belts , 2 water pumps and rebuilt the distributor. I got rear ended and the insurance company totaled it . Then I bought a use 1990 honda prelude Si 4ws with the B22 engine .great car

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@Donald Burton boy a 2nd Gen Prelude with 480,000 MILES on it has to be the highest mileage Prelude in the world if not one of the highest ones. I almost bought a 1986 Prelude 5 speed supreme grey metallic with 377,000 km (234,000 miles) but I heard that these A-series of Honda engines weren’t the most durable Honda engines ever made, people hated working on the dual carb systems, they said it was the worst design they ever experienced. Did you ever had to mess around with the dual side-draft carburetors on yours. Most of the Prelude & Accord 80’s A22H1 engines would blow up between 250-300K miles. At least from all the ones I’ve seen on Craigslist. Now if you did 90% or more highway driving in your 83 Prelude then maybe I could see it hitting that over a 2 decade period maybe. But how many years old was your 83 Prelude when it hit 480K? Just wondering because that’s a common mileage achievement in a D or B series Honda engine but not an A-Series Honda engine.

[@fbeissner]

My first and only prelude I own now that I bought from the original owner/older lady. One of my favorite Hondas out of the few I’ve owned. 5 speed, all stock. I leave it that way, I take care of it and it takes care of me. Such a simple car but yet so cool. People all ages love it. Even though I’m tired of the power it makes compared to todays standards.. hard for me to get rid of it, I know I would regret that decision instantly. Even with the miles I put on it, seems like the value just slowly goes up the more rare these get.

[@seattlejdmcivic]

I know you probably don't want to do anything to that prelude as far as modify it trust me I've had a 1995 Civic EX coupe that I have owned for well over 20 years and also a very very rare addition 2004 Honda Accord V6 6 speed coupe with the very very very rare hfp Honda factory performance package seats lowered suspension from the factory with only 60k original miles both of my cars for one owner vehicles BUT LET ME SAY THIS... I understand the not wanting to modify it and keep it original but with today's standards and getting bored of it I highly suggest doing some simple mods man just do a quality not cheap quality cold air intake AEM is a good one for preludes a quality header and quality cat back exhaust if you want to go a little farther do an exedy stage one or two clutch and lightened flywheel and I promise you it will be like that car is brand new all over again and feel much quicker to you even with those simple mods!! Got a buddy of mine that has a 2001 prelude type sh and he got his from the original owner as well with only 70,000 miles on it keeps it in pristine condition but just like you he eventually got a little bored of its performance and wanted to spice it up a little bit and did those same few mods I listed but tastefully and quality versions of them and I'm telling you it woke that car up significantly by letting it breathe better and made it darn quick too!! That car would beat the mustang GT's of the time the 98 to 04 GT's and even the 05-10 editions with similar mods those age 22s are quick and again I understand wanting to leave it original but just giving it some better breather mods will severely wake that car up And at any point in time you can choose to go back to stock and take all of those pieces off and put it back to original... Trust me I did all of those mods on my 95 Civic EX D16Z6 and my 04 Accord V6 6 speed the Civic even has a fully built engine with high compression Pistons rods Ferrera flat face high comp valves springs retainers stage 3 cam bigger intake manifold and throttle body by skunk2 Dyno tuned on hondata pushing almost 200hp at the wheels that's damn good out of a d series aohc to push b h and k series HP The V6 Accord with full bull times and similar mods is making 320 HP at the wheels tuned on the Dyno with Hondata Sorry for the long comment man you don't have to go as far as me but like I said just quality set of intake header exhaust better clutch and light and flywheel and at any point in time you can take it off and go back to stock if you choose to I would suggest doing that before ever getting bored and selling it it's not for everyone but just a thought

[@seattlejdmcivic]

Sorry my voice to text missed a couple things I said but yes my 04 V6 6-speed Accord coupe with the hfp Honda factory performance package comes with an oem front lip OEM rear lip OEM side skirts OEM spoiler the bigger wider Wheels the bigger brake package strut bar sway bars lowered suspension from the factory leather and heated seats But I get it not a lot of people like I said probably like to modify these classic cars but I would much rather see you add a few simple boltins to let it breathe better than to ever sell it especially if you're someone who actually enjoys driving it most people that do keep these things pristine just let them sit in the garage forever and never truly enjoy them

[@miriamvivo4279]

Im 70 retired still have my 1998 prelude eucyluptus green color 5speed. Just ordered an xtool xp518 to troubleshoot problems with this car. Drive my 2006 subaru sti

[@djdup3819]

@@seattlejdmcivicI speed read your comment. Got it:)

[@jordanjoestar8839]

People compliment mine every where I go and ask about. Even 60 year old ladies recognize them and tell me stories. With full suspension, cams and a tune it sings a song that touches the heart. I love mine more than any car I've had and I've had a lot of cars and almost every Honda aside from an NSX/S2000

[@gdj8013]

Absolutely love these cars hopefully they’ll bring them back someday.

[@SamslamminCars]

Have you seen the new Integra? That era is gone & only the remains of lasting legends to be had.

[@trdrav4]

Would be nice, but I'm curious if Honda thinks there is no business case when Toyota has two rear drive coupes.

[@SamslamminCars]

@@trdrav4 they look at their sales #'s and go from there. They have offered us so many gems in the past; all fall off in sales which is not worth the cost overall.

[@AirForceKrissy]

An electric version is coming on in a couple years

[@SamslamminCars]

@@AirForceKrissy electric motor drop in kits for my old whips, all I'm excited to witness. You might be on to something

[@williammandel9378]

Loved my 1990 Prelude with the flipped headlights (they never failed me over ten years). Please Honda, there must be a market for a 2024 model. It was a wonderful machine and can be again.

[@yummygogolak]

They can't even make Civics in any quantity right now.

[@miriamvivo4279]

I hear they may bring it back. Ive owned 3 of these. A 1986 si , 1993 vtec, and have the 98

[@yummygogolak]

@@miriamvivo4279 I find that hard to believe with them killing both Civic coupe and Accord coupe.

[@JulietHotelFoxtrot]

A good friend of mine had a prelude back in the 1990s. OMG what a wonderful car. Just an absolute joy to drive, ride in and look at. The Prelude and the CRX were / are, such amazing vehicles.

[@mrsargemeister]

I loved this prelude. It was my dream car when I was in HS.

[@mushy18100]

My first dream car in 2001 when I was 17

[@kingofthesofas]

I had to replace the timing belt on one of these myself in college it was one of the hardest mechanical jobs I ever did. I made a huge write up on it on preludepower too. Loved that car though and I wish I never sold it.

[@rezneba101]

I went to the honda dealer once, dead set on getting a prelude. I look around the showroom, none found. A salesman comes and asks me if I need help. Told him I was looking for a demo of the prelude. Told me they don't make them anymore. Told me they replaced it with... get this.... the ACCORD. Oh yeah buddy, from a sportscar to my grandfathers car. Great market segment, much common...

[@tristanschaper281]

I had a 91 Prelude for 18 years as my daily driver. Garage kept, maintained myself, waxed and detailed myself every year. Never left me stranded. Ever. The most fun to drive, reliable, well built car I've ever owned. 4 Wheel disc brakes, 4 wheel independent suspension (no, I didn't have the 4 wheel steering model unfortunately) made the car well ahead of it's time. Speed-sensitive steering (the wheel got stiffer the faster you went) Absolutely amazing car. I've been wondering if Honda would ever bring back the Prelude as an EV? Unfortunately the demand for small 2 door sports cars is very low.

[@ruthnoya8424]

This prelude type SH with the manual ATTS (active torque transfer system) won car and drivers best handling car under $30k in the late 90s.

[@interstate366]

Unfortunately the ATTS was very unreliable and most SHs either don’t have it working anymore or have swapped transmissions. Between that and the different suspension parts, the SH is a bit more of a challenge to work with than a base model.

[@ruthnoya8424]

@@interstate366 Was it very unreliable when new? Or only after years of use and abuse?

[@interstate366]

@@ruthnoya8424 even when new it would start acting up on track days

[@chrissmith2114]

I had a 1996 Civic with the same suspension layout, the tyres on that car always wore absolutely evenly across the tread, the handling was superb and the 1600cc engine was silky smooth, and never used any oil even at almost 200,000 British miles...

[@tjayh5981]

Still hav my 98 Prelude base. Such a fun car.

[@rayvalero8580]

This car is beautiful!

[@jimihendrix731]

I had a black 2001 Prelude with a 5 speed from 2005-2009. Absolutely loved that car.

[@redcatxb125]

I own a 5th gen as well, if you think the front suspension is overengineered check out a type sh version, it has a completely different front suspension setup with two lower ball joints per side, and the radius arm goes from the subframe straight to the knuckle vs the base connecting to the rearward lower arm

[@boomhaueroo8703]

I just got a miata partially due to your review of the rf... thank you for the indepth rundown on it. However, if honda was making a modern prelude i probably would've had to think a lot harder about my choice. Had an 86 si... so much fun.

[@shortydancer]

Yes! I loved this car as a teenager. I’d love a 2001 Prelude.

[@antoniobanderas7810]

God I miss my 94 'lude!!! It was one of the best JDM cars I ever owned alongside my old 97 integra.... I miss when every car had its own look! Nowadays all cars look the same.

[@atomicforcegaming2867]

I wanted a Probe GT back in the day but this one stole my heart

[@user-ru8sp7eo4u]

I used had JDM SiR when I was in Japan. Loved it and missing it a lot.😢

[@brandonlee3892]

Always wanted a prelude when I was younger and I still would love to find a clean one that hasn’t been abused all it’s life.

[@CoolGuyDoingCoolStuff]

I bought a 2000 model brand new after wrecking my 94 accord in a street race when I was 22. I still have it today with 164000 miles. Had to replace the transmission around 130000 miles, but other than that, I haven't had any other issues with it. I have purchased and sold 3 other vehicles since. I don't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon

[@nicholasibarra1311]

As an owner, I think it looks more like a s-chassis than a skyline, but that’s besides the point. I hope these get more and more sought after, they’ve been under the radar for awhile.

[@senpaii5176]

5th Gen owner here got it 5 months ago and ive been loving it bout to get coilovers soon

[@chucksw1]

My First New car was a 1986 White Honda Prelude SI, It was a very fun car! Loved it

[@reginemaeareola9822]

This is now a vintage car …love the design of yesteryear❤

[@thetalkingboard]

I agree, please bring back the Prelude! They have the parts already, it’s just a 2 door Civic underneath with an Accord engine and a long hood.

[@thetruth7633]

This is the best Honda Toyota Lexus channel period, who wouldn't get enthusiastic? 👍 Honda engines rotated backwards in the old days which is indeed unusual. Caused wheel hop under hard launch which had to be countered with stiffer engine mounts. Begin 90s the reaction rods and subframe were changed from the front of the car to be integrated with the steering rack, it improved handling so much!

[@nanathanhthan2705]

I've never been a fan of sedan, but this car is sleekkkkk... Love the edgy, yet subtle design.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Yes AMD, Less is more when it comes to car design. The simplicity of this Prelude's design also provides excellent visibility which is increasingly rare today. Today's over-styled sedans are more 'swoopy' than this sports car. 🤨

[@davewilson7602]

You should check out the new Accord. It’s similar with the less is more theme to this

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@davewilson7602 Yes, the latest wave of Honda models are refreshingly reserved in their appearance. Their CUVs are also very spacious compared to those from their arch enemy Toyota. Having said that, I don't think they are currently matching TMC on the reliability front as they did for decades.

[@paulsz6194]

I agree, very much so. Especially the Hyundai/Kia models . They are just trying too hard.

[@paulsz6194]

@@davewilson7602 The new accord looks live larger version of the new civic.

[@Phi.D.888]

Wife bought a brand new 99 prelude, at 36k miles, need a new transmission. Beside that, was a great car.

[@mrkkitson]

Had an 82 and 83 Prelude. Had Hondas since 82, great cars!

[@mineduck3050]

Oh great idea. Except bringing it back would mean a twice as heavy car with 69 computers and a price tag of 45k. That model prelude is so awesome. It was car, body, performance, sensibility balanced in the most respectable and impressive way.

[@interstate366]

The Prelude had a base price of $23,000 in 2001 dollars, almost $40,000 in 2023 dollars. 45k isn’t that far off from reality.

[@norcaljim8535]

We drive a 4th gen Prelude. 360,000 miles on the odometer. Owned 20 years. Basic maintenance. Been a great car.

[@yummygogolak]

Nothing underrated about it, it was an amazing car and I totally lusted after it back in the day.

[@omar1337x]

bought my first 2001 prelude at 18 fixed it and loved it, and at 21 i bought a 2000 prelude with 150k original miles and 1 owner, keys still had the original blue thurston keychain tags, so i bought it and fixed it aswell, i seen a honda prelude listed for 49k at a sacramento dealer, i am planning to list mine at around 35k (not saying its selling for 35k) but highest offer takes it!

[@waytogopaul.5200]

As an owner of a pearl white prelude, when the video began, I immediately noticed the unmatched paint on the drivers door and front bumper 😂

[@gwine9087]

I remember test-driving one years back. It handled like it was on rails, but a two-seater was not what I needed.

[@deadstrider]

I had a 92. Busted after 150k miles but boy was it fun

[@Gritt982]

I remember they had a light blue metallic that was almost silver, it was a really nice color on the (4th) last gen prelude. That Pearl White was the style back in the 90s!

[@abmia77]

Great car,I remember a friend of mine had one w/ a Manual transmission and the active torque transfer system,drove beautifully.

[@DONTSHOOT999]

Thank you for manifesting this reboot 😆

[@khakiswag]

This is back when Honda interiors were simplistic with with well laid out controls. Low dash, low belt line and big windows made Hondas feel roomier than they actually were.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I haven't personally been in any new Hondas. But I thought they got the message and have some really good layouts now. I think the last gen Civic launch with touch screen controls and everybody hated it so the brought back physically controls. I have heard nothing but praise for all their new models interiors. The only criticism I would have is that they are making every model have the same interior. It's a good interior. But kinda sad that no model will be allowed to stand out.

[@xtrongarage9666]

Really enjoyed watching this review on the 5th gen Prelude. Such an underrated Honda. Im sure seen you in other Prelude vidoe ones before.

[@abelcorreia3667]

I had one of these brand new. Loved loved driving this car!! good memories

[@douglaslamb8709]

Love early Hondas Toyotas and Nissans ❤

[@atomicforcegaming2867]

My 07 TSX has mud flaps too. Another gorgeous car!

[@davereichert]

A buddy of mine had an '89 Prelude that had the four-wheel steering option. It was a slick whip!

[@auntbarbara5576]

Seeing cars like this just reminds me how much I hate all new vehicles.

[@stephendibari5010]

Love this style Prelude. I think the rear spoiler was added since the rear deck 3rd brake light would’ve been deleted if the spoiler was ordered or installed at the factory. Too bad it’s an automatic. I’ve heard the Honda manuals were great.

[@interstate366]

The only one that didn’t have the 3rd brake light in the rear deck was the Type SH. If you got a non-SH, regardless of transmission, or spoiler choice, it would have a 3rd brake light in the rear deck. The spoiler was available with or without the 3rd brake light in it. I’m not sure what the difference is, maybe the ones with the brake light in it were added at the dealer while the ones without it came that way from the factory. You’re right about the transmission though. The manual is better on its own, but the automatic on this car is notorious for failing a lot. The 99-01 weren’t as bad as the 97-98, but I still wouldn’t buy an automatic one of these unless I had a manual swap planned in the very near future.

[@stephendibari5010]

@@interstate366 interesting clarification. 👌👌👌

[@jojaysta]

Late to this video, but like many others here, I really appreciate seeing my old BB6 in 2023-2024. Mine was a 99 base 5-speed in eucalyptus green pearl. It was my first car, my first love lol. This last fifth generation was based more on the accord than the civic btw :)

[@poweringmystupidity5817]

my dad sold his Honda Prelude when i was little and he regretted selling it

[@governmentlard1617]

I had a '91 Honda Prelude, that car had a soul. It wasn't fast and just handled ok, but it never broke down for 150k and unfortunately I was a flat broke college student who never maintained it and the timing belt broke and destroyed the engine. I'll never forget that car and when I (rarely) see one on the road I get the nostalgic feels for those simpler days.

[@jasontwatkins8278]

I just bought a '91 with 90K miles. Amazing.

[@AmandaHugenkiss2915]

I loved the late 80s early 90s preludes. Never had a chance to own one.

[@interstate366]

I had one for my first car. They’re fun to drive in an old school way, but very hard to get parts for l, even in comparison to these later Preludes, and hard to work on. It was slower than my 5th gen, but more nimble. I can’t say I miss it other than nostalgia.

[@vishS14]

Modified honda accord, not civic. But like you say , the simplicity of these cars is what makes them nice.

[@rauldelacruz254]

It's been about 10 years since i sold my Milano red BB6 Prelude Type SH. Still miss it to this day, it was a joy to drive. Currently FC1 owner, Civic SI and sadly it doesn't compare.

[@steveeb9567]

Reminds me of my 2011 Acura TSX. Simple, classic body lines and super fun to drive.

[@Ultra-Collector]

I bought my 1999 Pearl white Prelude new in 2000,it’s the last production model. She’s mint,perfect interior ,no dings,dents or scratches,no filler ,flawless paint! Garage kept! I’m finally ready to let her go,my first new car! She comes with all the factory parts and is a flawless showcar! You can see her on my YT chan and can DM me on IG if you’re interested? Fair price for one of the nicest one owner ,low mile BB6 Preludes on the planet!

[@gy2108]

Bought my 4th gen around 80,000 miles, sold it at 220,000. Have an S2000 now and will always love my Hondas.

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

The lines are simple yet elegant and appealing…. I think that’s what bro was trying to say 😊

[@KLNYC]

H22 for ever baby!! my all time fave Honda Lude

[@billwells5211]

My sister-in-law had one and loved it