I'm middle aged now but never let go of my black 97 SH Lude. Been daily driving it for almost 20 yrs and while the paint is faded and she's not fast by today's standards, she's still fun in the corners and puts a smile on my face. Except for the leaky trunk, O2 sensor, oil burning, bad EGR valve, and rickety shocks, she's been reliable and running on almost all factory original parts (beyond consumables). Even the AC still blows cold with the original compressor and freon. No rusting or gear grinding. Not too bad for such an old un-garaged poorly maintained beater.
Suspension, cams and a quality exhaust will truly bring these to such a level of perfection its hard to comprehend. Many RWD cars still can't catch them on the twisties. Just be aware of the IACV and EGR causing idle issues. Both are very easy fixes. Also, keep in mind a Prelude of this quality is worth more each year. In not joking, they are climbing in value as more die at the hands of kids and ricers/abuse. Lots of people approach me about the car! Many people have fond memories of these. One of Hondas best cars and it out-handled the same years Ferrari in the Slalom challenge.
It really just needs headers and better suspension for now. Cams are great but idk if I'd be throwing cash at this one like that to get the standalone and all that, at least for now. The supra is a huge money pit already lol. It has a nice exhaust just has the resonator unfortunately bashed in bc of how low it was. It's on ground control springs but it rides like crap so I'll probably get some nice shocks soon for them or some coilovers.
@@eIoping I sold it like a week ago lmao, new daily will be posted soon. Was a great car to refine my driving on though. And this thing went to hell and back hauling parts to get my Supra all built up over the past year and a half, and took me to and from work, night cruises, and more with not many issues. Despite it not being my favorite car ever because of some imperfections that would bother me, I can’t say I don’t miss it, or that I’m not thankful I was able to experience it. Was a good time for sure
Just picked up my Daily as well. Got the steal. Car was idling rough took the IACV off cleaned it an now it idles mint. Has a motor swap of 171k but the body’s got 168 an cars from New York with very very very little rust. Brings the 16 year old out in me every time I drive it also got a extra motor an full exhaust with the deal.
Vanilla mint does some and she's hopefully about to get her's road legal. But she's more focused on the civic wagon build. 5th gen owners are hungry for more content :)
Great choice there! I've had my manual 01, since 02. Just a sr intake/cat back, & a countersunk(shorter)shift knob, as far as performance mods.. Not great on gas, & burns earl (typical vtec) But, Quick (Even by today's standards) Fun, & has been Super Reliable!🙏🏻 (I Do get on it, but don't beat on it!! )🤟
Wow you've had the car since brand new basically that's awesome! Mine burns oil too but the fuel economy is pretty solid for what it is, definitely cheaper than the Lexus I had before to fill up and to maintain.
@@Lucas-xe8dm depends on your budget. It's a small tank that takes about 30 bucks to fill up with 93, and if you don't push the car it does perform pretty decently on gas, maybe the 25 mpg range. This isn't my racecar so I dont drive it that hard, so it does the trick for me pretty well.
That must've been a beautiful sight in that color, always liked that electron blue a lot! So far this prelude's been a trooper aside from a cps issue and the ground controls it came with eventually breaking
@@SickStreets4K Bro don't even get me started. The Prelude gave me so many issues too. From electrical to cooling, think I sorted out most but I've never figured out the overheating. That's when I parted ways but I always regret it. I think I still have the CPS I was suppose to replace in the garage somewhere haha. I remember replacing the whole fuse box too, tough times.
@@roxxxjay I actually got really lucky, my supra was t-boned, but only the door was damaged, no frame damage. No one really knows it's been hit unless they've followed me from the beginning, knew me personally, or if I say it.
I've thought of doing it, stock wheel has a cover on it anyway it's not in the best shape. Priority rn is to make my supra run but it's definitely a possibility 👍
I might buy my mom a Prelude 5th gen. . . . Her old Accord broke down but it would cost too much to save that car. So she'll need a second car just in case. Their so clean and simple. . . I'm going to see the car soon but i hope its a manual so that she can learn to drive a manual and stop using her phone when she's driving. . . I always have to tell her to stop using it when driving lol. Clean car man. definitely a nice purchase
I still own the previous model 1990 Prelude EX 2.0,..Hondas are excellent cars. It would have been awesome if you had taken yours out in the sun shine to make your video. Better & easier to see than in a dark shade.
Haven't seen your videos yet except for this one, but will. I owned an Aussie VTiR prelude. I sold it and bought a 2004 Monaro, a Pontiac GTO in your world. TBH mate, they both use the same amount of petrol. Sure the prelude doesn't seem fast on the streets, (I'm sure it's faster than the shit box next to you at the lights) but take it for a thrash in the hills and then it'll all make sense. Mate, once it's in your blood its hard to say good bye. I'm not getting rid of the Monaro, but a Type S import Prelude is on the cards because I feel empty without one.
Unfortunately south florida is almost all straight lines so this car won't really see twisties unless I do a long road trip with it. But I definitely am enjoying it, the only thing it is really missing for me to really enjoy it are some better shocks and tires. It's lowered on ground control springs with stock shocks so it is not very comfortable at all. Some koni yellows would make it feel incredible. And I would love to build a GTO at some point they are simple but great looking cars imo. The gas mileage on the LS motors is pretty good for a v8 from what I've heard so I see how it can be close to the Prelude. But compared to my old LS400, i fill up with literally half of what I used to in that car, and the city mpg is at least around 10 mpg better. Highway is a little better as well but about the same.
Automatic definitely won't give you the same driving experience at all. But if you don't really care whether it's auto or manual then yeah they should work. Altho I have heard the honda autos do shift kind of rough, it's not the smoothest gearbox but they do work.
DO NOT get a Prelude automatic unless you want to replace the trans every 100,000 or so. They had serious design problems. The manual, on the other hand, is typical 90s Honda (read: excellent)
Gotta love the Prelude ❤❤ I've had mine for 12 years
I'm middle aged now but never let go of my black 97 SH Lude. Been daily driving it for almost 20 yrs and while the paint is faded and she's not fast by today's standards, she's still fun in the corners and puts a smile on my face. Except for the leaky trunk, O2 sensor, oil burning, bad EGR valve, and rickety shocks, she's been reliable and running on almost all factory original parts (beyond consumables). Even the AC still blows cold with the original compressor and freon. No rusting or gear grinding. Not too bad for such an old un-garaged poorly maintained beater.
Just bought my prelude as well for a daily with a rebuilt motor
Suspension, cams and a quality exhaust will truly bring these to such a level of perfection its hard to comprehend. Many RWD cars still can't catch them on the twisties.
Just be aware of the IACV and EGR causing idle issues. Both are very easy fixes.
Also, keep in mind a Prelude of this quality is worth more each year. In not joking, they are climbing in value as more die at the hands of kids and ricers/abuse. Lots of people approach me about the car! Many people have fond memories of these. One of Hondas best cars and it out-handled the same years Ferrari in the Slalom challenge.
It really just needs headers and better suspension for now. Cams are great but idk if I'd be throwing cash at this one like that to get the standalone and all that, at least for now. The supra is a huge money pit already lol. It has a nice exhaust just has the resonator unfortunately bashed in bc of how low it was. It's on ground control springs but it rides like crap so I'll probably get some nice shocks soon for them or some coilovers.
I do need to ask how EGR affects idle? Legitimate question, just trying to learn. I’ve cleaned everything on mine but that.
@@SickStreets4K My prelude burns a lot of oil just aheads up make sure u got some on u
@@eIoping I sold it like a week ago lmao, new daily will be posted soon. Was a great car to refine my driving on though. And this thing went to hell and back hauling parts to get my Supra all built up over the past year and a half, and took me to and from work, night cruises, and more with not many issues. Despite it not being my favorite car ever because of some imperfections that would bother me, I can’t say I don’t miss it, or that I’m not thankful I was able to experience it. Was a good time for sure
Just picked up my Daily as well. Got the steal. Car was idling rough took the IACV off cleaned it an now it idles mint. Has a motor swap of 171k but the body’s got 168 an cars from New York with very very very little rust. Brings the 16 year old out in me every time I drive it also got a extra motor an full exhaust with the deal.
More prelude content please, as no one is really doing regular 5th gen videos.
Vanilla mint does some and she's hopefully about to get her's road legal. But she's more focused on the civic wagon build. 5th gen owners are hungry for more content :)
The prelude is my dream car not vary high dream but still a dream
i have a prelude of my own that i love! not running rn and im trying to fix it but for now my daily is a g36
I've been thinking that same choise aswell
Chuios? chooouce? choice.
Great choice there!
I've had my manual 01, since 02. Just a sr intake/cat back, & a countersunk(shorter)shift knob, as far as performance mods.. Not great on gas, & burns earl (typical vtec) But, Quick (Even by today's standards) Fun, & has been Super Reliable!🙏🏻 (I Do get on it, but don't beat on it!! )🤟
Wow you've had the car since brand new basically that's awesome! Mine burns oil too but the fuel economy is pretty solid for what it is, definitely cheaper than the Lexus I had before to fill up and to maintain.
Im a hs student looking to buy one n would u say gas milage is a deal breaker for me or no?
@@Lucas-xe8dm depends on your budget. It's a small tank that takes about 30 bucks to fill up with 93, and if you don't push the car it does perform pretty decently on gas, maybe the 25 mpg range. This isn't my racecar so I dont drive it that hard, so it does the trick for me pretty well.
@@SickStreets4K ok cool sounds good imma definitely try n get one soon, great video btw!
Wow I miss my 2001 Electron Blue Prelude ): Love this for you.
That must've been a beautiful sight in that color, always liked that electron blue a lot! So far this prelude's been a trooper aside from a cps issue and the ground controls it came with eventually breaking
@@SickStreets4K Bro don't even get me started. The Prelude gave me so many issues too. From electrical to cooling, think I sorted out most but I've never figured out the overheating. That's when I parted ways but I always regret it. I think I still have the CPS I was suppose to replace in the garage somewhere haha. I remember replacing the whole fuse box too, tough times.
Shieet making me miss my electron blue prelude. Wish I still had mine, but I was rear ended many many years ago :(
@@roxxxjay I actually got really lucky, my supra was t-boned, but only the door was damaged, no frame damage. No one really knows it's been hit unless they've followed me from the beginning, knew me personally, or if I say it.
A black 5th gen prelude is literally my dream daily, I dig it
If you ever get an after market steering wheel in your prelude please do a video on how to install it and make the horn work 👍
I've thought of doing it, stock wheel has a cover on it anyway it's not in the best shape. Priority rn is to make my supra run but it's definitely a possibility 👍
@@SickStreets4K awesome! I bought my prelude early October so we’re lowkey twinning lmao. Good luck with your Supra! You’ve earned yourself a sub 👍
I might buy my mom a Prelude 5th gen. . . .
Her old Accord broke down but it would cost too much to save that car. So she'll need a second car just in case. Their so clean and simple. . .
I'm going to see the car soon but i hope its a manual so that she can learn to drive a manual and stop using her phone when she's driving. . .
I always have to tell her to stop using it when driving lol.
Clean car man. definitely a nice purchase
Seeing you buy this just makes me wanna buy one even more! Great video
If you find a decent example they are definitely worth it. Appreciate the support man!
I still own the previous model 1990 Prelude EX 2.0,..Hondas are excellent cars. It would have been awesome if you had taken yours out in the sun shine to make your video. Better & easier to see than in a dark shade.
I never liked Hondas but loved these and previous body style prelude's and I wish Honda would bring the prelude back
nah sadly it would look horrible if they did bring it back
I miss cruising Oahu in my 99 crystal blue prelude
my names kevin and i also drive a prelude lol
Had to give away my 87 camaro finally after 3 years. Never gonna let another American car steel my heart again.
Haven't seen your videos yet except for this one, but will. I owned an Aussie VTiR prelude. I sold it and bought a 2004 Monaro, a Pontiac GTO in your world. TBH mate, they both use the same amount of petrol.
Sure the prelude doesn't seem fast on the streets, (I'm sure it's faster than the shit box next to you at the lights) but take it for a thrash in the hills and then it'll all make sense.
Mate, once it's in your blood its hard to say good bye. I'm not getting rid of the Monaro, but a Type S import Prelude is on the cards because I feel empty without one.
Unfortunately south florida is almost all straight lines so this car won't really see twisties unless I do a long road trip with it. But I definitely am enjoying it, the only thing it is really missing for me to really enjoy it are some better shocks and tires. It's lowered on ground control springs with stock shocks so it is not very comfortable at all. Some koni yellows would make it feel incredible. And I would love to build a GTO at some point they are simple but great looking cars imo. The gas mileage on the LS motors is pretty good for a v8 from what I've heard so I see how it can be close to the Prelude. But compared to my old LS400, i fill up with literally half of what I used to in that car, and the city mpg is at least around 10 mpg better. Highway is a little better as well but about the same.
You are a very smart man!!🚙💨🍃
Favorite car ever, j miss mine
I loved my '98 sh, until the #2 cam twisted about 9 degrees and killed the engine.
just got one as a daily, hyped
Super fun to drive, very nice to look at, and decently spacious. Also has helped a shitload with the most important supra mod, my driver mod
I’m saving up for one of these. It’s a 1997 Coupe 2D. It’s an automatic trans tho. Are the automatics just as good?
Automatic definitely won't give you the same driving experience at all. But if you don't really care whether it's auto or manual then yeah they should work. Altho I have heard the honda autos do shift kind of rough, it's not the smoothest gearbox but they do work.
Prelude automatic transmissions have serious mechanical issues, it's by far the worst auto transmission Honda has made. I'd stay away from them.
DO NOT get a Prelude automatic unless you want to replace the trans every 100,000 or so. They had serious design problems.
The manual, on the other hand, is typical 90s Honda (read: excellent)
@@AJKecsk definitely explains why mine was manual swapped before I purchased it then lol, more reliable and more fun
@@AJKecsk yeah listen to what this dude saying, I had a prelude as my first car and went through three auto trannys
Are you in south Florida?
Yup
I could tell by the houses and streets.
Great perspective on the Prelude.
Why do you run your car on premium?
The car calls for premium from factory. The computer will adjust if you run a lower grade, but with reduced power.
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"and as you may notice the left speaker does not work"
oh yeah i could definitely tell haha
Too much b a s s
How much you paid?
3k
@StoneCityRestorations 145000
Get a Corolla for daily not lude... Life is for pamper.