HI all,
I am seventeen and am starting to seriously look into purchasing my first vehicle, and since i am new to this i would like to hear some opinions. i dont have unlimited money. i was thinking around the 15000 range, and i would also like a car that is fairly quick. im greatful for any tips u can give me

 

93-95 vtec prelude. That way you will still have $ left to splurge

 

what would you suggest for first mods to a prelude?

 

for your first mods, get your basics...Intake, exhaust, suspension, header, pullies

 

get off of honda-tech.com, we are sick of feeding people like you info!!


[Modified by MikeMAN, 5:23 AM 10/17/2002]

 

Would a supercharger be a smart plan?......sorry for the newb questions but i dont know much about engines.

 

Not until you do as prelude1897 said.

 

Thanks guys,much appreciated

 

ignore him

let me welcome you to the Prelude forum, but please, use the search button, someone actually asked this question TODAY. my suggestion may be somewhat biased, but i am partial to the 97-01 Preludes. you can probably pick up a 97 or 98 for around $10k. this being your first car though, please, be careful, they are very powerful. if i were you, i'd buy a 97-98 lude and then use the extra money to buy what you wnat for it, whether it be a body kit, or a turbo kit, the choice is yours.

the main reason i suggest a 5th gen Prelude is b/c the performance parts for them are becoming more and more. when i first bought mine, i couldn't find **** for it, but now, parts are everywhere. i've not looked a lot for 4th gen parts, but i do know that some of the bigger names do not manufacture many product for them (jackson racing, GReddy, and i think wings west discontinued their kits for them, but i could be wrong)

 

sorry bout that ill be sure to use the search button from now on,
thanks for your advice. and that guy that was being a jackass was only my older brother

 

lol, im just jokin...wanted to see if I could get a couple of you guys fired up..

he's my little bro, he just registered tonight

 

BTW: he isn't 17 yet, not until nov 1st

 

hahaha..... i've only got one question for you then, what took you so long to get him to join?

 

Good luck finding a clean 5th get for ~10 grand! In my area they are ~13k or more

 

i've seen a few, but very few, but theyare out there. mine cost me $16k 2 years ago. had i known that in 2k1 they would have EBP, i would have waited and just bought a brand new one.

check autotrader and ebay, there are a few 5th gens around $10k, i'm sure you can find one

 

not too sure , i have only been registered since the spring..but man!!! have I gained experience and knowledge! i start off installing my own CAI, to removing my AC, installing a zex kit, and autometer pillar gauges, and the whole bit......
without EVER wrenching on a car before
(not to mention a couple AFC/RSM installs too! so good ol' ECU wiring work)

 

just remember, i will be home this weekend from school...and i can still kick ur ***..lol

 

You can buy mine for $11k if you like, the pics are in my sig. It's a 5speed with 78k miles--let me know what you think...

 

the smartest plan would be getting some driving/auto x-ing lessons first.
no offense, but a 17yr old + fast car + supercharger = trouble.