Well im gonna get my license then get a car as soon as i make some money so i might aswell learn more about hondas and cars now...i was wondering is a b20 faster then a h22? or are they like the same im trying to figure out if i want like a integra or a prelude i also heard that the mitsubishis eclipse gst come with turbo and offer about 210 hp wouldnt it be cheaper to buy a eclipse with a turbocharger alredy installed then to buy lets say a prelude and install one.i would think that a h22 is faster then a b18 from lets say a integra

 

Here are some good starting points for understanding which cars and engines are what:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_H_engine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Prelude
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_Integra

You see the pattern here?

Follow your research with finding out what is available in your area:
http://www.carsoup.com/
http://home.autos.msn.com/default.aspx

Then make sure you're not getting ripped off:
http://www.kbb.com/
http://www.nadaguides.com/
http://www.carfax.com/

Once you think you know what you want based on reviews and specs, go test drive a few. Start test driving early, before you have money, that way you won't be tempted to make an emotional decision and buy on the spot. Don't finance your first car. When you're test driving, make sure you can even drive the car. For example, I'm 5'7", tucking into a Prelude is a bit of a challenge for me, I have to stretch a bit for the clutch and sit a little closer to the wheel than some people would feel comfortable driving. Almost all of my gfs are/have been shorter than me and have a real hard time driving it. That's a choice I made, you may find yourself in the same situation. Just make sure you figure out the things that might annoy you and make a conscious decision whether to accept them or not.

BTW, you're on a Honda Prelude forum, you're going to get VERY biased opinions. Most people here are going to say 4g or 5g Prelude ... duh ... or some other starter Honda like a Civic or Integra ... we're either because we own one or we love them and we're just in-between selling one and buying another. You might get a lot of crap for mentioning a Mitsu here, you might get some good opinions, depends on the person posting, the day and their mood.

All I can really say is:

Do your research! Buy what suits your style and your wallet! Make sure you can drive it and feel safe.

Good luck with your hunting!


PS ... 4G JDM H22A Prelude for the win!! Shitsubishi sucks! ... there's my opinion. Notice there's absolutely not one factual piece of info in it ... :D