2000 Honda Prelude Base
JHMBB6140YC000984
193k miles
5-speed manual
Premium White exterior with black interior
No accidents or rust
Non-smoker
Largely original
Long term original ownership (2000-2019), I’m the second owner
Lifetime North Carolina car (RTP area)
Well maintained with thorough service history
Window sticker, two keys and remotes, one valet key, one emergency key

Detailed maintenance log: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing (see tabs at bottom for each owner, I digitized the original records too)

$6500 OBO

Recent maintenance and upgrades in the past six months:

• Enkei 17” RP02 wheels in like new condition with new Pirelli P-Zero Nero GT summer tires 215/40R17. Lighter than OEM wheels, Road Force balanced, period correct. Less than 100 miles of use.
• 16” Honda “blades” with Continental ExtremeContact DWS 09 sport all-seasons 205/50R16. 20k miles on tires, 6-7/32nds left.
• New Tein Flex Z coilovers (10k front/6k rear, adjustable damping)
• New ST Suspension rear anti-sway bar
• New rear toe arms
• New rear upper control arms
• New rear brake rotors
• New rear Stoptech Sport pads
• New rear Centric remanufactured calipers
• DOT4 Brake fluid flush
• New Honda spark plugs
• Valve adjustment
• New intake air filter
• Oil/filter change
• New PCV valve/grommet
• New oil cooler o-ring
• New valve cover gaskets
• Nicer valve cover
• New tail light gaskets
• New roof moldings
• New cabin air filters
• Warm LED cabin and license plate bulbs for a little more brightness
• ProClip magnetic cell phone mount specific for Honda Prelude, removable without damage to interior

Timing belt, water pump, tensioners are up to date, last done 06/16 @ 159k.

More about the car:
I bought the car in 2019 from the original owner, who used it as his commuter car from Chapel Hill to RTP for 19 years. The car has been well taken care of and looks and drives great.

Exterior and interior are remarkably clean. Paint is in excellent overall condition. A few small dings and scrapes and some spots of touch-up paint. It is not perfect but looks really great for the age and mileage -- you’ll be impressed. All electronics work such as sunroof, stereo, cruise control, power windows and locks. Cold AC, hot heat.

The suspension was almost completely original when I got the car. Only the front shocks had ever been replaced. I replaced some worn parts and It’s a ton better now. There is more work to do if you’re looking for projects, but it’s fun to drive and reliable as-is.

H-series engines are known for consuming oil. The original owner said he added one quart every few tanks of gas. I’ve driven the car 1,200 miles and done an oil change part way through, so I’m not totally sure about the oil usage but it has not been a problem for me. Engine, transmission, clutch, are original.

The previous owner had most of the notorious leaky seals replaced on the engine, so it’s pretty dry and looks good. The only leak I’ve found is likely from the rear main seal, which is easy to address when the car eventually has a clutch job. It drips a couple drops of oil per week from around the transmission bell housing.

Why I’m selling:
I purchased this car on a whim and have really enjoyed going through it and driving my kids around in it. I’ve driven it around town regularly and taken two 300mi road trips and it has been comfortable and reliable. I’ve found the car very easy to work on thanks to high build quality, simplicity, and a PDF of the factory service manual. However, my family would like to consolidate down to a single car for now. No hurry to sell.

PM me or email paulnstanley@gmail.com if interested.

Full photo album here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...xk?usp=sharing