Honda Prelude 1993

gauravchawla · 25th March 2010, 09:55

Dear Friends,

Is it a good idea to own a 1993 (reg 1997) Honda Prelude!

2nd owner, DL number, clean exteriors and Interiors, mechanically and electrically sound.

How much would be the ownership cost of the same! I have absolutely no idea about owning an imports car.

Thanks.

Regards
Gaurav

dipen · 25th March 2010, 11:53

If its a Auto or non V-tec, move away. There are better options in the market unless the Prelude is not coming at a throw-away price to you.

gauravchawla · 25th March 2010, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by dipen

If its a Auto or non V-tec, move away. There are better options in the market unless the Prelude is not coming at a throw-away price to you.

Its manual and I guess its non VTec! And I am sure that 7L is not a throw-away price!

pramodkumar · 25th March 2010, 15:14

This link would give you more details.

Honda Prelude - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

7 Lac can get you way better cars, example a 1999 pajero was for sale at 6.5. I know the two cannot be compared but i just wanted to give you a price wise idea.

Pramod

howler · 25th March 2010, 15:24

7l for a 93 non-vtec honda is on the high side, esp something like the prelude which was not a very hot car considering its competitor was the celica and the mr2. IMO if you could get it for around 3 or so it should be worth it, its a 17 yr old car remember!

gauravchawla · 25th March 2010, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

This link would give you more details.

Honda Prelude - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

7 Lac can get you way better cars, example a 1999 pajero was for sale at 6.5. I know the two cannot be compared but i just wanted to give you a price wise idea.

Pramod

thanks for the link.

So 7L is way too high according to you for a 1993 prelude!

I have 7-8L and wish to buy a 2nd hand car for weekend drives. Came accross Prelude and hence the post.

ajmat · 25th March 2010, 15:53

Remember, the Prelude is an Accord with a smart suit driven in a more reclined manner. Similar aged Accords go for Rs 2 Lakhs or less so pay no more than 3

akaushik · 25th March 2010, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by gauravchawla

Dear Friends,

Is it a good idea to own a 1993 (reg 1997) Honda Prelude!

2nd owner, DL number, clean exteriors and Interiors, mechanically and electrically sound.

How much would be the ownership cost of the same! I have absolutely no idea about owning an imports car.

Thanks.

Regards
Gaurav

Is is the same red car in Ashok Vihar I had seen couple of months before please share some pictures then only Ic an share my observation about this car... The one which I looked had several add-ons installed.

prateekm · 25th March 2010, 17:45

Come on, you can get something much more better for your budget. You can choose one of the following :

1) Honda Civic
2) Toyota Corolla
3) Skoda vRS/Skoda Laura
4) Honda Accord V6

I suggest a V6 since it will be your weekend drives

gauravchawla · 26th March 2010, 09:27

Quote:

Come on, you can get something much more better for your budget. You can choose one of the following :

1) Honda Civic
2) Toyota Corolla
3) Skoda vRS/Skoda Laura
4) Honda Accord V6

I suggest a V6 since it will be your weekend drives

.

V6 is in-fact my first choice. Searching for a clean one since few months now, but no luck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akaushik

Is is the same red car in Ashok Vihar I had seen couple of months before please share some pictures then only Ic an share my observation about this car... The one which I looked had several add-ons installed.

I guess not, because the one I am talking about is standing at Dhaula Kuan Petro pump (Khyber) and absolutely no add-ons on it. (dont have pics)

gauravchawla · 26th March 2010, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

Remember, the Prelude is an Accord with a smart suit driven in a more reclined manner. Similar aged Accords go for Rs 2 Lakhs or less so pay no more than 3

This is Informative.. How about the interiors! Is it same for prelude and accord!

CarCzar · 30th April 2010, 17:17

7L you can get many other cars better then the prelude.

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gauravchawla BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Posts: 75 Thanked: 0 Times	Honda Prelude 1993 Dear Friends, Is it a good idea to own a 1993 (reg 1997) Honda Prelude! 2nd owner, DL number, clean exteriors and Interiors, mechanically and electrically sound. How much would be the ownership cost of the same! I have absolutely no idea about owning an imports car. Thanks. Regards Gaurav
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25th March 2010, 11:53	#2
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,234 Thanked: 725 Times	If its a Auto or non V-tec, move away. There are better options in the market unless the Prelude is not coming at a throw-away price to you.
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pramodkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gods own country Posts: 2,302 Thanked: 2,208 Times View My Garage	This link would give you more details. Honda Prelude - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 7 Lac can get you way better cars, example a 1999 pajero was for sale at 6.5. I know the two cannot be compared but i just wanted to give you a price wise idea. Pramod
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25th March 2010, 15:24	#5
howler BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: coorg/bangalore Posts: 447 Thanked: 570 Times	7l for a 93 non-vtec honda is on the high side, esp something like the prelude which was not a very hot car considering its competitor was the celica and the mr2. IMO if you could get it for around 3 or so it should be worth it, its a 17 yr old car remember!
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25th March 2010, 15:53	#7
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,863 Thanked: 27,973 Times View My Garage	Remember, the Prelude is an Accord with a smart suit driven in a more reclined manner. Similar aged Accords go for Rs 2 Lakhs or less so pay no more than 3
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25th March 2010, 17:45	#9
prateekm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai & BLR Posts: 790 Thanked: 553 Times	Come on, you can get something much more better for your budget. You can choose one of the following : 1) Honda Civic 2) Toyota Corolla 3) Skoda vRS/Skoda Laura 4) Honda Accord V6 I suggest a V6 since it will be your weekend drives
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30th April 2010, 17:17	#12
CarCzar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 36 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	7L you can get many other cars better then the prelude.
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