tommytommy8282

Hi. I am thinking about buy this Honda Prelude as my first car.
Price: Around $7,500.
Year: 1999
Miles: 19k miles on frame. 30k miles on engine.
Is this a good deal?

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Details:
-Propulsion-

HMO Stamped JDM H22 Approx. 30K mi

STR Intake Manifold

Custom Stainless Steel Intake

NGK Spark Plugs

New Gates A/C & PS Belts

Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 10W30

Honda Oil Filter

Fresh A/C Charge COLD

GReddy Full Exhaust

Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump

AEM Fuel Filter w/New Filter

Injector Resistor Box

OBD2-OBD1 Jumper Harness

Chipped P28 ECU Tuned w/Crome Pro on BP 91

Original Manual Transmission

ACT Pressure Plate & 6 Puck Clutch

Genuine Honda MTF

Brand New Axle Seals

Fluidine Full-sized Radiator

Dual Slimfans

Steel Braided Radiator & Misc Hoses

Custom Mounted Rad. Overflow Tank

STR Dress Up Cover Kit

Stainless Steel Hood Hinges

Motorcraft Battery 1 Year old

- Suspension/Wheels-

18" Racing Hart Monoblocks

Nitto NeoGens 215/35ZR18 - 1 year and 1,500 mi.

Baer 13" Drilled/Slotted Dual Piston Front Brakes

KYB Adjustable Struts

Eibach Springs

Suspension Techniques 25mm Solid Front/Rear Sway Bars

DC Sports Rear Lower Tie Bar

-Exterior-

Prowler Yellow

Buddy Club 2 Front Bumper

VIS Side Skirts & Rear Bumper

Shaved Handles w/Remote Poppers

Honda CBR 600RR Fuel Door

Mustang Saleen Rear Spoiler

Corvette Tail Lights

M3 Vents

Shaved Antenna

Black Headlight Eyelids

Real Carbon Fiber 'H' Emblem

STR Rear Tow Hook

-Interior-

MOMO Corse Seats

MOMO Corse Sliding Rails

MOMO Corse 4 Point Harness

MOMO Shift **** w/Red Boot

MOMO E-Brake Handle

Custom Rear Seat/Sub & Amp Mount

Polk Audio/MOMO 12" Subwoofer

Alpine V12 Amps: MRV-F407 & MRV-T707

MA Audio Capacitor

Alpine CD/Cassette Player CDA-W550

Auto Meter Phantom Gauges: Vac, Oil Pres, AFR, Volts

Apexi Turbo Timer

Razo Pedals

Push Button Start

Full Real Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Overlay

Fire Extinguisher

Original & Custom Floormats

-Extras-

Stock Intake Manifold

Hondata Heat Shielding Intake Manifold Gasket

Custom Diamond Plate Floor Mats

Front DC Upper Strut Bar (missing mounts)

VashTheStampede

No. Don't buy a modified car. Especially not one that looks like an aborted Autobot. You're getting someone else's problem. Also, unless you're in Hawaii or on an island, that few of miles doesn't make sense. For your first car, there are cheaper and better vehicles.

tommytommy8282

What would you recommend for me?

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

I've actually seen worse for the money..many of the parts listed you can remove if you want to as well as remove any of the other body parts.

it isn't bad for what it is, but the important thing is to have the engine checked out by a certified mechanic before purchasing.

tommytommy8282

Yea, I am really tempted to buy this. Also the guy selling this car even included a car fax which usually does happen. 15k miles on body and about 30k on engine doesn't seem bad. Also what should I check for when checking the car out?

VashTheStampede

Well, first, I'm not entirely married to the Honda brand. Second, I don't know how old you are, or anything about you. What I do know, is that this is your first car, and you're eyeing a $7500 price range. Personally, assuming you're young (under 20), and would like a Honda, I'd recommend something like an EP3 Civic Si. The 2004 or 2005 years can be had for about that, with low miles. Importantly, they make excellent daily drivers, they have plenty of room, and they're safe. You can find plenty of mods, and you can make it your own.

That's my informed opinion. Preludes are great, and fun, but for your first and only car, a wildly modified one isn't a great idea.