Honda Prelude UK

Merlin · Last edited by Merlin on Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:51 pm; edited 29 times in total

Look what was outside my house this morning hate-cool

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I was browsing Autotrader late on Sunday night and saw this car, from the description it sounded really good for the money, and was only 30 miles away, bonus!

She is a 2000 plate 2.2 VTI red top, 74,000 miles, totally original. The guy I bought it from has owned the car from new, and has kept it in really good nick. The car was used as a daily driver, but only 3-4 days a week (shift work), and driven round his small town so never really used Vtec or thrashed it.

Quick Summary:

I dont plan to do much to the car initially as it still in its original state, just simple things which I have bought already or are on the black lude.

I am undecided with what to do with the Mugen replica bumper I bought for the black lude, not sure if its going to be sold with the black lude or install it on the new one. I really like the Mugen bumper Confused

After christmas (I know its a long way away), go for a set of coilovers? and an exhaust system. Really depends when I loose my resolve and want to upgrade something Wink

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Current Spec:

Engine / transmission:

Type S intake with K&N filter
NGK Iridum spark plugs
Magnecor Electrosports 80 (8mm) Ignition leads (the blue ones Wink

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HAMP oil filter

Suspension / wheels / brakes:

Front upper strut brace
Tein Basic coilovers using stock upper mounts

17" Gunmetal Rota C10 with polished lip, 215/45/17
Muteki tuner 36g lightweight wheel nuts

EBC Blank discs
Hawk HP Plus front pads
Honda Nissin rear pads
Goodridge braided brake hoses with SS connectors
Castrol Super DOT 4 brake fluid

Exterior:

Anzo angel eye projector headlights with black housing
JDM Fog lights
JDM wind deflectors
Clear front indicators
Clear side indicators
Versus Duraflex (Type M) Mugen replica front bumper
Generic Fibreglass Mugen replica rear spats
Generic Fibreglass Honda Motegi replica side skirts

Interior:

Standard full leather seats with heated front seats
Replica Honda Prelude floor mats
Prelude chrome sill covers / kick plates

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1997 Black 2.2 VTI – Sold

nitin_s1 · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject:

This is really nice find.. I love the leather seats and also they are heated which is a cool bonus.. Cool

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Bong Water · Lude Expert Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 696

Do you mind me asking how much you paid?

Merlin · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:41 pm Post subject:

You wont believe this, £1,900. Shocked

Its pretty much mint, one small stone chip on the bonnet and a small scuff on the front bumper. Other than that I couldnt find a mark on it. Nothing to knock the guy down with. Actually I would have felt a bit guilty trying to get money off, its more than worth £1,900 IMO.

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1997 Black 2.2 VTI – Sold

Bong Water · Lude Expert Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 696

I cant believe that, really? Thats too cheap and a bit scary TBH!

Engine bay looks cleaner than mine

Merlin · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject:

He he

, thats why I jumped at it. I had to get them to confirm all the details over the phone as I was sure there had been a mistake made somewhere, 174,000 miles not 74,000 or similar.

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1997 Black 2.2 VTI – Sold

Lude-Dude · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject:

get the mugen bumper on it

bargains around at the moment especially with 5th gens

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98 Prelude 2.2 Vti 5g
UKDM - H22a5

Bong Water · Lude Expert Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 696

Lude-Dude wrote:

bargains around at the moment especially with 5th gens

I have to say I dont really agree, I have been considering selling mine and the only one thats come close is a Motegi on a 2000 with 65K from a Saab dealer for £4500 and I have been keeping a keen eye on the auto trader

This Prelude is an absolute bargain but there is no way I will be selling mine if thats all i'm going to get for it!

RattyMcClelland · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject:

Not bad. The H22A8. Same engine as the Type S bar the ECU and cats. Bargain IMO.

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Lude-Dude · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject:

bargains take some looking for Wink

a dealer what do you expect? not a bargain thats for sure

anyway love the new lude, can you feel the difference in BHP?

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98 Prelude 2.2 Vti 5g
UKDM - H22a5

Bong Water · Lude Expert Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 696

Lude-Dude wrote:

a dealer what do you expect? not a bargain thats for sure

Its all about availability and luck IMO

I couldnt let my car sell for any less than £4k, just wouldnt be worth it to me

Merlin · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:51 pm Post subject:

Lude-Dude wrote:

anyway love the new lude, can you feel the difference in BHP?

No, I would think the extra 10 bhp will be soaked up through lugging the heated leather seats about Laughing

Sound wise there is alot of difference. The black lude has HKS induction and a SS manifold and SS exhaust, while the new lude has stock parts. The silver lude, as you would expect is alot more quiet and refined. The induction growl is more high pitched than the HKS system. In the black lude revving to 4K would produce a nice growl while the silver one err.... doesn't. The gear box feels amazing in comparison with the black lude, very smooth.

One thing I have noticed, and have yet to confirm, is that the black lude cruises at 100mph (on my private air strip) @ 5K rpm, the silver lude seems to be more than 5K rpm @ 100mph.

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1997 Black 2.2 VTI – Sold

Bong Water · Lude Expert Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 696

They have different gear ratios dont they?

noremorse · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

jammy git! Laughing

that is one sweet looking lude mate, need to get another scottish meet sortted so i can drool over it! Laughing

and talk about bargin!

like i said at the start.

JAMMY GIT!
Razz

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Bri · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject:

Very nice. I like the leather Cool

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