Im looking at buying a 2000 Prelude SH that has about 50k on it. I was wondering if there was anything that I should look at that may have been a problem or hinderance with this year/model prelude. its going for $18400, and Ive never had a prelude or know anyone with one, so Im new to them. Anything would help, good or bad! Thanks!

 

Too much money - that car shouldn't be more than ~$15.5 unless you are talking Canadian Dollars...

Paul

 

u should go to a mechanic to check up on it cuz about 3 months
ago i wanted one so bad i paid too much for mine also
(99 auto 52k for 17,500) even though i knew if i waited i could of
found a cheaper one and cuz i didnt really check out the car, i
already had to replace three bulbs in the rear taillights and it already
needs maintaince

 

three bulbs are hardly maintenance. normal wear and tear parts will always need to be replaced. I am selling my prelude for very cheap, if your interested. The only thing I can say about the sh is that people have atts lights flash on when putting too much power in them, such as forced induction. If you are ever in my area and want to see what a prelude can do there are 4 turbo charged ludes that are friends who would be happy to take you for a ride, and I was also turbo before selling. by the way I am selling mine for 15,000 or best offer so you will have plenty of left over money to fix any problems you think it might have in the future. You probably won't find one this cheap in your area but I know someone out there really needs the cash like me.


[Modified by chomorro, 9:04 PM 12/6/2002]

 

I will check into that. I think that the ludes are getting over priced now that theyre not making them anymore. But I did have that same thought. Is there any mech problems anyone knows of that have happened before in theirs? oh, and this ones a 5-speed.

 

[QUOTE]three bulbs are hardly maintenance. normal wear and tear parts will always need to be replaced. I am selling my prelude for very cheap, if your interested. The only thing I can say about the sh is that people have atts lights flash on when putting too much power in them, such as forced induction. If you are ever in my area and want to see what a prelude can do there are 4 turbo charged ludes that are friends who would be happy to take you for a ride, and I was also turbo before selling. by the way I am selling mine for 15,000 or best offer so you will have plenty of left over money to fix any problems you think it might have in the future. You probably won't find one this cheap in your area but I know someone out there really needs the cash like me.[QUOTE]

Sounds like a deal, but wrong coast. thanks though.

 

I think you can manage your way down to 18000 at least considering 50 k miles.

 

heres a great deal on a 5th gen : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6259


[Modified by ludefreek, 11:00 PM 12/6/2002]

 

I found a 2000 prelude type sh with 11k miles. Its clean title and the person is asking for 10k. Is that a bargain or what? Or maybe its a scam?

 

That is way too much money. I got my 2001 SH for $16,043 with 25K.

Look at www.kbb.com or www.edmunds.com , or www.bargainnews.com

 

Actually, the price of preludes in my area are pretty constant, they are a rarety. Average price for 2000, 2001 preludes are about $18-19K. Its not a honda dealer, but an acura, Im not sure of the certification, going to find out though tomorrow.

 

That sounds too good to be true.

 

I bet its a coke dealer that needs to leave the country asap

 

Hahaha thats what i thought also but i found out it was an old lady trying to send money to her parents in europe.

 

Just a quick note, all type SH models are 5-speeds, honda didn't make an auto for the SH. I would think that price is a little high, but the mileage doesn't seem too bad, yet I've got a 99 SH with 93k miles on it. Bought it for 26k(out the door, talked down to 24k) with 23 miles on it from a dealer. I've supercharged it and yet to have any problem with the car, other than the fact it runs a little rich.....

 

Well i just bought a 2001 Prelude for 19k. I bought it with 29,000 miles on it!

 

Mines for sale

2001 Premium white pearl with black interior
14k miles
23,500 with (I paid 27,900 after tax title and fees):
-FIber Images C/F hood
-18*7 Racing Hart C5 Toyo Proxes FZ4 with 85% tread (no negative camber)
-4 peice honda spoiler kit
-Eibach Pro kit
-Alpine tilting CDA7875 with Alpine V12 amp (600wat) and two 10inch kicker subs.
-Recaro SRDs are going in my new car
-Stock Motor (never been modded)
-Will sell for 21500 with only the 4 peice spoiler kit and eibach drop

 

I'll take that hood if you want to get it off your hands......

 

I think the SH models are great, but if you go turbo your gonna have some trouble with the ATTS system. If you go with basic bolt-ons then SH are ok. I have an SH and have had problems with my ATTS . I dont even use it anymore since I bought the hondata computer upgrade . I still get a limited slip though, it comes with the SH model. But over all the SH weighs more and not boost friendly. Hope this helps in your decision.

 

The SH comes with a limited slip???? ummm, u sure cause I would like to disagree.


[Modified by osuPrelude, 4:27 PM 12/9/2002]

 

WHat kind of lsd did you buy? It doesn't come equipped with one, atts is not an lsd.


[Modified by piotrush, 11:29 AM 12/9/2002]