I just picked up an automatic prelude for 500 bucks. Its in good condition but has 139k miles on her. I wanted to know if theres any problems or anything in particular i should watch out for. Also the motor code is h23a1, how much hp is this? I know its not vtec but still curious. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

haha, $500 sounds like a steal assuming nothing mechanical is wrong with it.
i would just keep an eye on your oil, cuz 'ludes are kinda known for eating up oil.

other than that, H23's are 160 hp and like 158 lb-ft.

good luck

 

nice dude i got mine for $4800....lol if i knew then what i know now. anyways ludes are worth it so im not going to live in the past also check for rust on the inside of the rear fenders and rust on the sunroof. have fun

 

Holy crap! Interested to see what kind of condition it's in. (*cough* pics *cough*)

The H23 shouldn't eat the oil - that's mainly the vtec ludes. I would say just make sure the timing belt (& water pump) have been changed and the usual plugs, wires, etc...

 

heh dont have a camera...i know i must be the only one.:D The condition is left drivers side fender banged in and drivers side corner headlight cover broken. 141,200, auto, attenna makes a squeal at the very end of extending, and drivers side brake light has a ground problem (keeps coming on and off). thats about it like i said if i knew then what i know now...kbb rated it at $6500 perfect condition. i refuse to live in the past, just learn from our mistakes and use that knowlage to prevent future mistakes.

boostedmotorex: why do you name yourself after a company that specifically imports skylines? we all love them but this is a honda forum jk bro

 

lol i named my name like that bc i have a boosted ex motor in my hatch , never knew that its an actual company, and my prelude is in pretty good condition but air bags are blown, no rust hough, white glossy paint, and all power windows/ mirrors work

 

Dam! Thats a GREAT deal! man, is that person your brother or something. Man, who would give away a prelude for that price. Thats not even a price. Man. I am sooo envious

 

No man just someone who bought a used M5 and got sick of drivin theri prelude. I honestly saw this car standing in one spot on their driveway for 3 months, I changed the oils, cleaned it up, washed and waxed it and its an awesome car for me now