Thinking Buying This Need Help
#1
Thinking Buying This Need Help
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)
Price: Around $7,500.
Year: 1999
Miles: 19k miles on frame. 30k miles on engine.
Is this a good deal?
[IMG] [/IMG]
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)
#2
No tears. Only dreams, now.
Re: Thinking Buying This Need Help
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.
#3
Re: Thinking Buying This Need Help
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.
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Re: Thinking Buying This Need Help
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.
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.
#5
Re: Thinking Buying This Need Help
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.
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.
#6
No tears. Only dreams, now.
Re: Thinking Buying This Need Help
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.
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.
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