Why is the Honda Prelude So Hated?

[@boostedboiz]

H22 FTW!

[@ableusermcz]

yessir

[@dubiousf00d]

🤟🤟

[@HollywoodCod]

H series forever

[@TrayneTracks]

Yo Kyle congrats on everything man you deserve it!! Oh yeah h22 ftw!!!! Also b20VT 😎😎

[@StealthyyyHD]

Facts I got one

[@spaulagain]

I've had my 5th gen for 18 years. Engine is still exciting. Some other parts need work but it's just so fun. And the Prelude has a more elegant look than a Civic

[@Jac735]

Real talk and civics are mad overrated I had a 98 civic and I got tired of it it lasted me 10 years but I was getting bored of it at the same time it's better to have rare cars or cars you barely see modified

[@RideRevival_Outdoor]

ive had mine a tad over 16 years too, such a blast to drive to this day. ill never sell it. time for paint job number tow!

[@SvetGolovkin1462]

agreed it's like between the accords, rsx, s2000, crv

[@modiramargonem8365]

If you put a bodykit you can make it look like almost a silvia, it looka great

[@fosterscott3877]

I agree. Got mine new in 1998, it's getting a new engine right now. 💯

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

I don't think there's hate at all. I think it's just kinda regular so its overlooked. Doesn't help that so many people are overly infatuated with ek/eg/integras/s2k

[@robertstone9988]

Truth

[@turbo350able]

Not regular at all lmao

[@ryanpowell1428]

I don't know a single person who hates the prelude matter of fact only the opposite is a beloved car amongst my friends and fam is definitely overlooked 👍

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

@@turbo350able what I mean is regular to other Honda coupes offered at the time. I mean compared to the civic, crx, integra, del sol, accord, and s2k the prelude was just another fwd Honda. Not to mention the Acura legend and nsx

[@kevinandrew_]

Yeah I think overlooked is more accurate than hated. For whatever reason, they never caught on as much as other Hondas, even though the later preludes came with more power stock than any form of civic from that era ever did.

[@prelude_revival638]

It was such a blast chatting it up and taking the Lude for a spin! Hopefully this video will spark some more appreciation for Preludes! Hope to see you back in Texas soon.

[@preludeboy99]

I hugely disagree with the title, I would say they are an overlooked gem, not hated. I never once heard someone say they hate preludes. But I’m super happy you’re making this video!

[@TheBb6prelude]

Over looked hated is same difference

[@ililxaphanlili2600]

where I live their selling for more than the civics of the same year and their hard to find.

[@zachmiller9175]

@@TheBb6prelude words have meanings and those words mean very different things.

[@anthonyhales4192]

The only thing I llked about this car was the digital fuel gauge . my buddy and I both bought our first cars in 04. I bought a 90 gst and he went for the 93 prelude with a body kit on it. My car ' looked worse" everybody liked his. But I blew his doors off every single time. I wouldn't even need to downshift.

[@anthonyhales4192]

His car was h22a swapped when he bought it.

[@jmc_618]

Loved my prelude so much I bought it back a year after I regretfully sold it. Currently working on a H22A swap to get her road worthy again. Super fun car. Seriously don’t sleep on these.

[@this_smitty23]

Never hated, however I was always blown away by the MSRP back in the day. They were far from cheap at the time.

[@landon5104]

That’s unfortunately why they were discontinued

[@MrFister84]

Yeah the 4th gen VTi-R here in Australia was around 50k.

[@landon5104]

@@MrFister84 my top trim 5th gen (type sh) was 33k new here in Canada

[@RoxanneBarbelo]

I worked for Acura during the last few years of the Prelude and towards the end, dealerships were marking them down significantly. I came close to buying one but ended up going to college and forgot. Recently, I started looking for a third car and came across some really nice examples of the last-gen Preludes. It would be cool to see more of them around again. I thought they were sort of sexy looking.

[@sopretty43vr]

@@RoxanneBarbelo they are bro. i got a 9the gen civic and i saw a prelude stanced w some wide wheels and fell in love. automatically setup my civic in similar stance

[@kingofcrunk97]

This car was never hated, it was definitely underrated, and there wasn't enough aftermarket support.

[@Headasslalan]

This the one

[@waterloo123100]

It’s hated by the muscle car guys 😂

[@S2kv529]

@@waterloo123100 those dudes hate anything that isn’t a v8. They’re the most close minded of car enthusiasts.

[@TheBb6prelude]

There's enough. People just don't build them.

[@TheBb6prelude]

@@S2kv529 no they actually like mine. I put in work on the streets. I have gapped coyotes in mine.

[@shinkuhs]

I love the 5th gen so much, its honestly my favorite Prelude.

[@mr_zeus6148]

I used to have one...love that care...slammed static with black wheels...moved on to bigger and better things though

[@LudeProductions]

yeah it’s really not hated

[@StealthyyyHD]

Same

[@TheBb6prelude]

@@cowmath77 yeah no one likes them or you would see more prelude builds over civics and integras

[@joeblack007]

The last cool Integra was from 1994 to 2001 I think. This Prelude was released in 1997. More Integras are available because the three year head start and they were cheaper. As time went on, after market companies supported the more popular car.

[@AcuraTechMan]

I’ve worked as a technician for Honda for 15 years. The prelude is adored. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love this car.

[@Jv9569]

I’m surprised to hear it’s hated cause that’s a classic design imo. The ones I personally dislike like are the ep3 and del sol.

[@lochlangrayburn8224]

Couldn't agree more, I've never really understood the love behind the look of the ep3 over this, a buddy in trade school had a prelude and it was dope

[@ilarhiopanuamba256]

Can agree cause I currently own a ep3. It is very ugly!! But driving it is so comfortable!!

[@prodbyJang]

i actually love the ep3 because it’s ugly. its a little duck looking van with a k20

[@anzezibert4749]

I agree with the ep3, but the del sol looks like a zippy little car!

[@TheBb6prelude]

4th gen is lights years better

[@jimby_vokk3110]

7:54 i am that person obsessed with preludes 100% , it's gonna be my first car and will be my daily for at least 10 years and I'll love every single inch of it , they are my favorite hondas

[@matthewtodd9287]

Same. My first car was an 85 Prelude, my wife had a 91 SR when we were younger, and now we own a 2000 SH. LOVE THE LUDES.

[@taiwandao7351]

I’ve owned my 98 for 10 years and love it more everyday, even more so than my 02 wrx.

[@taiwandao7351]

Own*

[@NotAdamSnider]

I drove a 99 prelude for 10 years. Spent under $1000 when it came to maintenance. Was an excellent and super reliable car. Motor and transmission ran perfectly at 90,000 miles and at 250,000 when I sold it. Still miss it.

[@basithph8958]

Honestly I think the 5th gen has to be the best looking and best performing Prelude there is Now is it exactly the best car Honda has ever made? Not really but it's a damn cool one and it would be nice to see the Prelude come back

[@tristanmeadows]

nah 3rd gen alll day errrry day popup ftw

[@doridore1234]

it's not coming back. honda no longer makes coupes. so a modern prelude would basically be an accord.

[@reinbeers5322]

It's the best performing but I'd say the 3rd gen is the best looking.

[@basithph8958]

@@tristanmeadows nah fam the 5th gen is a timeless design

[@samlung2724]

You all saw what they did to the new Integra? It's just an isx, If they ever bring back the Lude then it will just be an accord, with a slightly different style and not a coupe lol

[@They_drew_first_blood]

I just bought a 5th gen that looks exactly like this. Same RSX wheeles, but the dealership I had bought it from in Texas added all of this. The following are all brand new: BC Coilovers Rack and Pinion (Power Steering) Acura RSX Wheels 4 Hubs 4 Bearings 4 Rotors 4 OEM Brake Calipers (pads included) 4 Stainless Steel Brake Lines Poly Bushing (All replaced) Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms (for camber) Adjustable Front Ball Joints( for camber) Adjustable Rear Toe Arms (for toe) 4 Continental Control Contact Sport+ Tires NRG Quick Release Hub(lock included) Momo Steering Wheel w/matching shift knob Acura RSX Short Shift Conversion Kit. I've had it since October 1st and always receive compliments on it. I love it! It's beautiful!

[@kentbeitel9966]

There was a guy who lived by me a few years ago that had a boosted h22a and was the cleanest prelude Iv even seen. It was this dope darker blue and had a carbon fiber hood and trunk. Te37 and made probably 400+hp. They would have been dope it they were rwd.

[@ricardovaldez4658]

Agreed I feel like it would’ve been loved and maybe valued as the s2k

[@TheBb6prelude]

I like both of mine just fine FF. For RWD I'll just buy a different car

[@ricardovaldez4658]

@@TheBb6prelude I had a type sh it was a fun car but I still wish it was rwd or awd.

[@P71ScrewHead]

@@ricardovaldez4658 i want a Nissan B13 to v8 rwd..lol

[@TheBb6prelude]

@@ricardovaldez4658 AWD turbo would be nice for sure.

[@fearless4720]

I love my 5th gen prelude. The big problem with the car is that there is no way near the amount of aftermarket parts and accessories for the prelude. However they are getting so rare and it's still such a fun project car for me. I don't think I'll get rid of it anytime soon

[@Freakezzz]

As a 97 accord owner, the 5th gen, 98 prelude was my dream car. These cars are probably worth way too much due to inflation now, but I’ve always considered these as a beautiful JDM icon.

[@aoclive6710]

They are not just make sure you have a engine to swap into

[@daEINSTEINkid1]

got mine for 1700 (with high mileage but with a bit of work its been sweet)

[@jakep9854]

Now is the best time to buy! DDing mine with only 2.2k into it. Burns a decent amount of oil so I'm looking for a healthy engine, but still drives amazingly!

[@zilahsauvola4202]

getting one today for 3400!

[@daEINSTEINkid1]

@@zilahsauvola4202 Sweet

[@Blade_of_Violet_Chaos]

My coworker got his hands on a mostly original 1980 Honda prelude from a barn find. The carb was siezed and super expensive, so he upgraded it and got it running. The speakers work, the alternator works, the ELECTRIC FAN WORKS. The sunroof seals and the electronics work

[@omarmartinez7277]

i love the fact that this car is a time capsule... its perfect.

[@SpyderRios]

Fun fact. I used to rule my town streets with a 2001 Eclipse GT. I was taking down Tiburons, Integras, civics and non turbo older Eclipses. It was a Honda Prelude that eventually beat my slightly modified Eclipse. Probably making 10 more horses over stock. I missed those days.

[@potatochobit]

good thing you did not pull up next to my RX7.

[@harmonicoutreach]

Cringe

[@P71ScrewHead]

Oh yes, the Fast n Furious days, the younger world may never know..lol Always been a v8 guy but had friends who love these imports..

[@hdrenginedevelopment7507]

Tiburons were slow stock, especially the 4 cyl. It took a lot of work to get mine to be not slow. At least they were a car you could buy in Need for speed underground 2. The Prelude was not, lol

[@gracien2008]

what eventually happened to your Eclipse?

[@Oc3anMaster]

This is the first time I've ever heard of the Preludes of this generation being hated. They're beloved for their motors and it's styling. It just wasn't a popular platform that took off in comparison to the more popular Integra of the same generation.

[@Jac735]

I like preludes and legends alot better than the Integra I respect Integra but they are mad over-rated and i had the 90 sedan with a built GSR motor before than I wanted a prelude but you can't find them at all

[@Merlin-wo1kj]

I had a 4th Gen, 95 Azure blue with the H22A swap, DC Sports 4-2-1, AEM, KYB shocks, Eibach Springs. and Fidenza flywheel. Did the build back in 2002... Good Memories.

[@stephenmoore1541]

I love the Prelude, literally the best handling car I've ever driven. Take it through some serious Twisties on decent tires and it's the best. And that H22A has a 9k redline, just fyi.

[@mrdauntl3ss]

It’s doesn’t have an 9k redline lol. 8500 on a chipped ecu and it’s not like a k series keep shifting that high and it’s going to blow up

[@stephenmoore1541]

@@mrdauntl3ss I just looked it up again, and I was off. It's 8,700rpm for the JDM exclusive H22A, just a bit below the AP1 S2000. Because "Americans don't like high revving engines, they like torque"

[@rl-ub9hx]

I euro swapped mine and had an evo X at the same time. The prelude was actually more fun on back roads for me.

[@waytooaesthetic]

@@rl-ub9hx big weight difference

[@rl-ub9hx]

@@waytooaesthetic two completely different animals. Both fun as hell but the lude was looser and more on the edge

[@Gibbons_76]

The prelude and the H22 are both very underrated. I have a '94 Ej1 with an H22a and it's the most fun vehicle I've ever owned. Last spring it jumped timing and miraculously didn't do any damage. I drove it in limp mode for two weeks before I found out what had happened.

[@tylerphelps4868]

I didn’t know these existed until around 2019 when I bought one as I wanted a manual car and it was the right price and modifiable. FELL IN LOVE. Ended up selling it as my other vehicle is my first vehicle (old dodge truck) and I refuse to get rid of that and I wanted a newer and more reliable daily. The Lude was great but I needed work from things the previous owner did. My biggest regret is not buying a 3rd vehicle and keeping it. I miss it every single day and I WILL own another one. It’s enough to say it’s my attainable dream car

[@deannamastellone3559]

Mine too - my dream car

[@SMGxEnWHYc46]

This car was never hated, this car is considered iconic by the honda family, I love this car no matter the gen, like I said the prelude is iconic

[@P71ScrewHead]

The hated part is debatable, no one i knew wanted one cuz "it's heavy" they'd say.. As a Ford guy who likes Corvettes, always liked these Preludes, to me they were light..lol

[@Kingjay814]

This is still kind of an attainable dream car for me. This car in beautiful Electron Blue is just perfection.

[@chillbro5455]

I actually own one of these and its my first car ... It is super fun to drive and i think it looks really damn good, especially when you fix a couple things and add some spoilers... Everybody i know really loves this car and its a real headturner on the road too... I love my Prelude so much

[@DYhondaman]

The lude is definitely a neck snapper lol

[@petequinones3454]

5th gen is awesome but my love would have to go the 3rd gen if I had to choose. The 88-91 Si with or without 4wheel steer and pop-up headlights is slept on.

[@bercybalint]

One of the best handling cars.

[@tristanmeadows]

i have one i bought for a daily, did all bushings, coiolvers, manual swapped it, put on a cat back. Its a great car not quick but very fun to drive

[@SimbaTheGreat]

Not slept on. They’re dying. There aren’t really any clean examples left. The 3rd Gen is 40 years old now.

[@mmiracastro2347]

Never hated them. Back then they were just so expensive. They are great !

[@jeast417]

I think the prelude gets hate bc its body shape suggest it rwd or awd but it's not

[@kxlucifer]

I think people hates it because its a sport version of an accord..

[@BurninBonesRacing]

Kind of like the facelift Tiburons. The Tibby gave the impression that it was rear wheel drive but it was wrong wheel drive.

[@enjoi543]

I always thought this as well looks like it would be a rear wheel drive

[@CaptinSully]

Don't think anyone really hates the car tbh

[@paulkingrey7758]

I had one for years, and loved it! Miss it still to this day. Always saw the 5th gens as a more grown up Honda. Great video.

[@TheMitchapalooza69]

I’ve always had a soft spot for these I think this model came out late In the game where the Civic Si & Integra were really in the spotlight at a cheaper cost.

[@jamesstaggs4160]

I've two 4th gens and loved both of them. The second one I had the previous owner dumped a ton of money into it and the thing was legit fast. The H series engines are decent platforms. They just don't have the aftermarket support and they start off heavier than a Civic so they get overlooked. They're vanishing very quickly. I hardly see any on the road now Also as a testament to how tough the H series is (the one I'm mentioning here is the H23) the first Prelude I had the previous owner had an actual cold air intake, like he cut a hole in the wheel well and routed the intake right above the ground. Being very young and not knowing shit about cars I hydrolocked that engine, twice. Both times all I did was drain the water and mush out of it, fill it with new oil and kept going. Kept it for another five years and had not a single issue from it.

[@TrollHunterxXx]

That’s insane … I had a 4th Gen in black … I’ll never forget the first day I drove that car home … ran over a cement divider and totaled her … I always wanted a 5th Gen … never got one though

[@sethervin6011]

I had are really clean 5th gen prelude type sh for about 2 years and I absolutely loved it. It made a great daily and the fact that it’s a little heaver than the civic of the time made it actually feels safe to drive. I would totally buy another one if the opportunity was right. Great car that not a lot of people even thing about

[@kimkimchitime]

I have only heard one person say "its just a prelude" owning my 5th gen. I plan to keep mine for a long time. If only Honda had done more with this car, it probably would have been much more of a gem like most of the luxury jdm at the top of the market. Thanks for keeping the prelude relevant with this video! I enjoyed it :)

[@shiloh5199]

I've owned 2 5thgens and a lot of civic owners really spreading the hate. I still have a '99 Nordic Mist with a factory 5speed with factory black leather. The Prelude was the first Honda sports car and they handle great from the factory. That 5thgen in this video is a nice example. When I was in automotive school in LINY they had a black 2001 Type SH with 300 miles that was donated from the Honda Factory for us to learn on(I went to Auto School over 15 years ago).

[@CantTreadOnMe]

I went from a 1991 prelude si to 97 prelude base to a 2001 Prelude sh and I fully decked it out but not overboard. Just black on black leather, lowered, full stock lip kit, all the bolt ons from full exhaust to intake to headers and light tint. It was immaculate condition. It was the cleanest prelude ive ever seen and man it drove so nice but it was definitely too heavy but it did handle like a dream and it still had nice power and sound it just lags in the lower gears but once you get into 3rd and vtec kicks in it really starts to make up for its slower start. I was only one in my area with a Prelude and was known as the Prelude guy. I felt really unique and it was so fun. Also the vtec just sounds so amazing in the 2001 sh. Its super robotic very similar to the Rsx. Oh and mine was a 6 speed stick!

[@zandaughtry7936]

Hated? 5th gens were my dads dream Hondas. They were like Hondas guinea pigs when testing new tech. Really good looking cars too

[@BB1H22ALUDE]

Gotta love that VTEC! The 5th gen has a very refined feel to it. Interior is less vibration prone than the 4th gen but if I had to choose between 4th and 5th, it is 4th gen every time.

[@TheBigChad]

I’ve been in love with the 5th gen since I can remember. Until I got my s2000 it was my favorite car Honda made. I remember being in high school (2005) and we fabbed a sus turbo kit on my 98 but it was dope af. We had maybe 300hp but I was in high school with a turbo prelude, racing new edge mustangs for money. Man bring me back please

[@MPressiveComics]

I'm the original owner of my 2000 Honda Prelude! Bought it new!

[@nstorm390]

I've had two of them. 1st was a JDM H22 and loved it. 2nd was the H22A4 that blew oil like crazy and I hated it. I love these cars and the way they look but I hate working on those H series.

[@michaelpiazza8529]

I got mine in 97’. Amazing and it looked as if it belonged on the Acura lot. Just as refined on the inside as it was on the outside. My Brothers 96’ GS-R was all business. The two looked as if they were switched at birth, the Prelude looked as if it belonged to Acura and the Integra looked as if it belonged to Honda.

[@zjsz4954]

I LOVE these things. One of my dream cars as a kid/teenager. Just wish it was rwd…

[@berniepragle948]

I have a 2001 white SH with 76,000 mi and zero rust (in NY). 100% original except radio. I bought it from a friend in 2007 with 24,000 mi. I drove it once so far this year, but it snowed again earlier this week so I have to wait for some more rain to wash any salt off the road again. I felt guilty, so I replaced the original plugs a couple days ago. Absolutely zero oil or carbon. If I hadn't already bought new ones, I'd have put them back in. In my opinion, 98% of the problems people have with these are caused either by kids flogging them unmercifully (esp automatic transmissions), or working on them when they have no clue which end of a screwdriver to grab hold of. I have not seen one how-to repair video of a Prelude on YT that was made by anyone that I would let within 100 yards of my car with a tool in their hand. People ripping parts off and laying them in the yard or middle of the driveway, tools scattered all over the place. Another problem is people putting a bunch of junk non-OEM parts on them. If I seem harsh, remember... They're a Honda. If you have to dick with them all the time, you're doing something wrong. BTW, I'm 69 years old and have owned 4 Hondas since 1989. I've seen and learned a few things. Properly maintained, they're reliable and durable.

[@Maddoxxx]

Why the hate? Actually this prelude looks cool and not so many people driving it.

[@troy9795]

I was obsessed with preludes back in late 90’s-00’s still love the 4th gen. Best looking prelude for sure.

[@juniormartinez3805]

Never knew there was hate on these preludes. Growing up, if you had a prelude, you were the shit. Awesome cars! Love the second gear chirp!

[@tims6966]

Favorite thing to do!!!

[@joshuamontenegro4767]

hey man im glad you are not one of those guys that only puts high power builds on their chanel.

[@ez8308]

The prelude was great.. but I think it just doesn't get as much love just because not as many people owned them because they were more expensive than other cars people tended to mod

[@IIBLaCKBeaRDII]

Thank you! Nobody could afford them, they didn't pick civics over them by choice.

[@TheoneandUwe]

I got a '97 BB6. Was my first car, bought it back in 2010, totalled it in 2011, rebuild it since. Here in germany the 185hp-non-4WS is the most common among the 5th Gen VTECs with (statistic from 2017) only 192 units left... we've also got a 2.0-non-VTEC with the F20A4 out of the EUDM-Accord... there are over 2000 around, so... there are more DC2's on the Road than BB6 and BB8 combined. Imo the 5th Gen is the forgotten 5th "Sports"model of the late 90's... DC2, AP1, NA1 and as a european the CH1 (EUDM Accord Type R with... who guessed it... an H22). And they shoot up in value aswell. Bought mine for 3700€ back then, found the exact same car not long ago, same color, same drivetrain, etc, but with 50.000km (~30.000mi) more on the Odo, for 7300€... Send 'Ludes 😁

[@anthonycoffey9412]

I actually really like the look of the 5th gen prelude, would make a really nice mildly built daily driver with all the subtle mods you can do. Such a clean design ☺️

[@reycaballero2462]

97 BB6 owner since 99... and I love it to bits still. FYI... S1 built has a 4wd/Rwd kit that's being developed...Thank you so much for the video..

[@mouaem1]

Before I could drive I was told they were slow because they were too heavy. As I got older and learned more about cars I found out they were really nice. Funny thing was a lot of guys who said they were slow were driving even slower sohc civics lol

[@levisnguyen1363]

Facts

[@waterloo123100]

Civic guys are always jealous of the lude

[@TheBb6prelude]

Just take the back seats and trunk crap out. It's useless anyways.

[@CarlosRivera-lv3uc]

Been building my first civic and it has a H22A4 with a manual Accord trans for longer gearing. I cant wait to finish it, get people going buts it a 4 door, honestly always liked 90s civic 4doors. Cant wait to complete it.

[@timscheuermann2554]

I had a 4th and 5th gen. Got the 5th after a drunk guy totalled my 4th RIP. The thing i really didnt like about it was the h22 was a rolling oil leak. My h23 in the 4th gen never had a issue once. Way slower but more reliable.

[@TheBb6prelude]

Way slower? Nope. I bet money my 4th gen prelude would gap a stock 5th gen. I'll bet my pay check. Once you start modding then yes h22 will gain more hp per mod.

[@TheBb6prelude]

I regularly gapped the crap out of GSR,LS,b16s in my h23a1 and beat a intake header H22a 4th gen as well.

[@ryanbaumy9616]

I never knew people hated the lude, I personally love them. Maybe even my favorite Honda besides nsx and s2k!

[@HellCatEnt]

Most definitely! Peep my Honda vids on my channel too! ❤

[@datwhinyfa5267]

this reminded me of my prelude, same color and mods, the vtec crossover was always just fun to hear, i love my current 8th gen si but the prelude was just a fun car.

[@honda97ish]

I pasted 97-01 on the road like 3 months ago and it was completely stock it was clean too. Not riced out all stock, just beautiful.

[@chris__whips]

I love my boosted 5th gen :)

[@hogibunz834]

This reminds me of my h22a4 swapped ek I had. All different days but I snapped the drive shafts, blew the timing belt, smashed the oil pan, the thing went out of time twice... And it still ran. That car was such a riot.

[@javiervazquezz]

Funny I was just looking at possibly buying one yesterday lol I’ve owned 4th and 5th gen Love the car just wish they were RWD and not beat down as most of them are

[@Nocturniss]

This is one of the most wholesome car culture videos. Just guys being dudes enjoying the simple things. love it

[@prelude_revival638]

Man it truly was the entire time, even behind the scenes. Freaking love the car community

[@Lukemasonmedia]

I’ve always thought preludes were dope, especially older ones, they have so much potential to look cool

[@rustytaylor9527]

i love mine, felt really lucky to find a manual in stock condition with only 145k.

[@evoTimer]

Rear Wheel Drive conversions need to happen. Imagine drifting one of this.

[@jonf2009]

The amount of rear subframe strengthening required not to mention fuel tank relocation makes it a waste of cash and time when other cars that already are rwd can be had for cheaper.

[@TheBb6prelude]

Rather do AWD sleeved motor and gapped a lot of cars. S1 has AWD kits available now.

[@ianfarley4773]

@@TheBb6prelude Yoo I gotta f20b in my prelude too

[@ashtonbyrne4316]

Actually when I finish my 96 4th gen prelude my dad an I might turn my other 94 4th gen prelude into rwd

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

there are a few shops that are converting preludes to awd and rwd. one shop i know in particular has come up with conversion brackets and like a kit sort of or i think have like published a step by step plan on how to do it and what you need to do it

[@derekroope1311]

I had a 94 which I believe would be 4th gen and then found out after I bought it that it was the exact same car my mom owned 3 or 4 years prior with matching Vin number and everything and I paid way to much trying to get it looking and driving good but ran out of Funds and sold it then I really regretted it when my mom passed away 5 years ago. One of the few cars that I have a sentimental feeling about. We had so much fun In that car.

[@SicSemperBeats]

honestly the prelude is such a beautiful car but at the time, honda made so many FWD cars and I really think the late model prelude body would have fit as a rwd platform better. A lot of people dont like the engine too

[@adamrankin1807]

As someone who didn't know much about Hondas/Preludes the first time I saw one (early 2000s), I assumed i was RWD, partially because of the long hood. Finding out they are FWD puts a slight damper on one's opinion.

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

there are a few shops that are converting preludes to awd and rwd. one shop i know in particular has come up with conversion brackets and like a kit sort of or i think have like published a step by step plan on how to do it and what you need to do it

[@SimbaTheGreat]

They handle like RWD cars in the twisties as most Hondas from the 90s do. They’re engineered to handle “neutral” which I guess the default would be what RWD cars feel like. You can get oversteer in the corners if you’re a good driver and the car encourages it.

[@theconsigliere8463]

@@SimbaTheGreat the 4ws one did but not all preludes had the 4ws

[@theconsigliere8463]

hated no, the h22 was a great engine what people hated was in the SH model it had the atts which is a good feature for a stock or lightly modified car but it held the h22 back for high power. if you got the base model that came without the atts system in the transmission you were able to achieve respectable power numbers. that being said the H series def didn't have as good of a market at the B and D series motors as far as aftermarket performance options go and the H series with an exhaust didnt sound that great its like the K series you have to find the right exhaust to get a good sound out of it. I've had all 3 and the B series was my fav as far as modding goes when I found my 97 prelude 5 yrs ago it was bone stock an older gentleman owned it and I left it bone stock and then the unfortunate happened early this year the upper radiator hose ruptured on the freeway and got hot immediately and warped something internally. was a depressing day I loved that car the way it was and was a great car, something I wish I would have caught sooner to prevent

[@Whateva67]

I’ve had mine since 2004, black,5 speed,leather interior. 175 thousand kms on it. It was built in October of 2001 so it’s gotta be close to being one of the last ones ever built,I would like to find out for sure but don’t know how. Hello from British Columbia 😎

[@t.j2881]

The OEM FRM liners on the H22 are actually quite stout for an OEM unit, specifically the OBD1 H22A which had a semi closed deck. It was arguably one of the strongest of OEM cylinders Honda produced untill the S2000 came around, which also has FRM liners and is known to take insane amounts of boost in OEM form. The real issue is the cast pistons of the H22, they have weak ringlands which are prone collapse under higher boost levels. Throw in the primitive tuning methods of the 90s and early 2000s and you have a recipe for disaster. FMUs running 80 psi of rail pressure on the back side of stock injectors, APEXi VAFCs, fish tank check valves inline with map sensors, etc. The whole "H22s have weak cylinders" was a myth that came around in the early 2000s. It's not the cylinders, it's the pistons. Throw some Mahle Gold pistons in it and a set of rods and they'll take +800 whp on the FRM liners.

[@mazdafreakmx6]

I had a 96 civic hatch 5spd and a 97 prelude SH. Out of the box they are so incomparable. Loved my Prelude. Would happily get one again

[@WhatZitTooYaaa]

If the 5th gen prelude was RWD, I would of gotten it over the S2000; as I don’t care for drop tops.

[@mariosalazar9644]

My wife refuses to give up her 2001 Prelude she got in high school. It’s automatic, but it’s still fun to drive. She was the second owner but got it with under 5k miles or so, and it’s been super reliable. Just struggles to pass smog now.

[@chadandersen2774]

Should’ve been RWD. The styling certainly looks back heavy.

[@mikevaldez8602]

Preludes are very light in the back

[@tavvybaphadili2728]

at the shop i go to im good friends with the manager and at the moment he has a boosted k20 swapped 10psi RSX, 600hp drag build Civic hatch, a daily boosted Prelude, along with a fully kitted drift build silvia s13 getting a full engine rebuild, im currently rebuilding my 98 accord coupe back to oem for a solid daily build until i get more space for a project. hondas are amazing cars

[@jonjon9270]

The car I learned to drive manual on. Wish I still had mine!!!! One of the best driving experiences from a car ever.

[@wackoterp7026]

I have one right now, also learned driving manual with it don’t know wat to do with it

[@SlimLu1]

Still have my 97 H23A 5th Gen Prelude. Currently building it for time attack :) - These cars were simply overlooked because of the FRM sleeves in the H22 & the weight of the chassis. Never heard of people hating them tho.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

People say they are too heavy and can't compete but a Prelude just set a FF world record in thr limited class, against gutted K swapped civics and more. Set it with the H22 motor inside still too. They carry much more structural rigidity than the small Hondas (43% more rigid to be exact). Best car Ive owned and ill never sell it. Great Vtec kick, beautiful design, incredible handling and when set up properly easily capable track car. Mines lowered with nice wheels, exhaust, bolt ons, cams etc. People break their necks looking at it and it gets lots of questions. The H22 sings like no other! Be warned, prices are climbing. Get em while you can, because people are starting to notice!

[@pete6705]

I had a 1999 Prelude for many years and I loved it. Also always got lots of compliments on it wherever I went

[@Vitalinformation101]

I owned one just like that! Black SH with 05-06 RSX wheels, oem lip kit and retrofitted headlights. I had the JDM type S interior though.

[@brandonpierce178]

My dad sold Honda's and had one of these in the SH trim on Demo one summer from the dealership he worked at. He said he had it pinned at 140mph once. My uncle is an american car guy, didn't believe there was any way it made 200hp stock. That demo also had the leather and carbon fiber trim. Fun story, his dealership had a gas pump, we filled up one night and he was doing some stuff at his desk when the other staff shut down for the night. We left the lot and he didn't see the chain across the exit of the lot, chain ripped off the antenna and spoiler . . . they didn't do demos at his dealership too much longer after that. Accords from that era with v6 were cool. It was probably the best Honda era.

[@Millennium_impulse_prelude]

Makes me super happy seeing you review a 5th gen. I’m probably gonna get reemed out with my story but I bought mine as a winter beater for my s13 I ended up falling in love with the prelude so much I sold my s13 to fund restoring and modifying the prelude. I used to be a Honda hater but after driving my friends integra then buying my prelude I became obsessed with hondas

[@buffalobill2965]

In 1998 I bought a brand new Prelude. I was young and absolutely loved the car. Only complaints are the seats are way too firm and it didnt have an LSD. But I think its a beautiful car. I miss it.

[@jimmysawyer8886]

You got the base model. The type sh has atts which is basically the lsd version of it.

[@FadedTSX]

Preludes were made for the matured driver who still enjoyed having fun on his way runnings errands around town. I’ve rode in all my friends other cars and everyone including myself noticed how smooth it feels when it revs out through the rpms

[@davenhla]

They were expensive. The initial expense did translate into continued expense as a used car. People picked a civic because they wee more common, and less expensive. If I recall, Prelude weighs more then some of the other honda cars people like to tune which matters to some people. The Prelude nametag is sort of out of sight out of mind now. A relic from the 90's, forgotten because it was replaced. Like Dodge Intrepid, Nissan Pulsar, etc. nametags that were instantly recognizable but people have forgotten to time.

[@bcspiel]

I had a 97 with the auto stick for 10 years. I absolutely loved that car. Was so much fun to drive. Had a little getty up, especially in higher revs (V-tecs rocked!), and handled like a dream, and mine was pretty much stock. If you can ever find one, very much worth the investment.

[@paulhooker8718]

I just bought a 97 from my son. Just needs a clutch and cosmetics. Bought it to save gas to work... But it may become something different. Mostly stock save header and. Cold air intake. I am an old ford truck guy at heart but... I can appreciate it as well.

[@thebigd7177]

I wish I had the money right now because I love the prelude and there are a handful for sale in my area.

[@shiloh5199]

This owner was correct, the second 5thgen that I purchased came with Black Factory Leather seating/Door Covers and it has the Carbon Fiber interior kit. The Carbon Fiber accents look really good. USDM had 2 versions of the 5thgen...the Base model which wasn't basic by any means but that's what it was called USDM. Then the offered the Type SH model which came with ATTS, different wheels (same size 16"), painted side skirts/lips, spoiler and only came with a manual shift transmission. The manual shift transmission wasn't different from the base model manual transmission due to the ATTS unit. The 5thgen Prelude is one of the best handling FWD drive sports cars of that era.

[@skip741x3]

that thing sounds nuts for a 4 banger! puts most current 4cyl models out there to shame

[@mechaet33]

This was my favorite car in high school, simply because it was different. Always loved the lines of the 5th gen.

[@garver50]

Im obsessed with the 4th gen style, i have a 95 S F22 its so much fun to drive and it just catches the eye of people who actually like cars.

[@jamesbartlettt]

My grandma has the 97' Prelude in near to perfect condition and she will pass it down to me when I am of driving age. She has had it for about 21 years and it's 24 years old.

[@a554816]

I had a 2000 Prelude SH that I learned to drive stick on from 2014-2017 with over 175k miles. It was a lot of fun and I got tons of compliments on it, such a good looking car. I traded it in for a Focus ST, and I don't regret it a bit. But man did it look good.

[@ThePlatform_603]

Where can I get a full suspension kit for a 5g? I think he mentioned he ordered one.

[@gentleflipper3536]

The Honda prelude was never hated on. I just bought mine in November a 5th generation prelude with 177k on body 10k on engine and transmission best car I’ve ever drove. Just wish there was more aftermarket parts but the harder you look the more you find

[@DeJoe8]

Man this takes me back to good times. I had a 4th gen vtec, and that crossover was real for sure haha. Such a fun and unique car. I’d probably still have it if I didn’t get t-boned.

[@frankcastle3827]

This car isn't hated... This car has the engine that everybody wants!!! This car is perfect!!

[@byronjones4635]

I just picked up a bone stock mint condition 5th gen. I absolutely LOVE IT!