Fix it...with 217 000 kms- your Prelude is far from the grave. I have a
1988 civic with 320 000 kms, and it runs like a top!
-chris

"DAB" <justabitch@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
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> disallow wrote:
>> Hey all,
>>
>> I know that many people post asking if they
>> should fix their old cars. I'll be naive and
>> say I think my situation is special...
>>
>> 1987 Prelude S (Dual Carburated) Manual Trans,
>> no air, no power steering. 217000kms, runs
>> good, gets about 10kms/Litre = 24 MPG (US Gallons)(could be a little
>> better, but its all
>> city driving) Done the clutch, alternator,
>> thermostat, and thinking about doing the water
>> pump soon. Timing belt replaced at 200000kms.
>>
>> BUT, as I live in Winnipeg (or Winterpeg as it
>> is sometimes affectionately called), its rusty.
>> It hasn't been too bad, but this winter was not
>> good to it.
>>
>> Got a quote from a body guy, $1500-2000 to cut
>> all the rust out (sunroof, roof, wheel wells,
>> doors, trunk, and filler neck, all are pretty
>> much surface rust, no perforation, except for
>> the filler neck, which is rusted right out, a
>> common problem on preludes and accords of this
>> vintage)
>>
>> So the big question: Spend $2000 for another 2-
>> 3 years outta the car, OR
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>> we have the option to buy a 1990 Cavalier (2
>> door) with 103000kms and in really good shape
>> and saftied for $1000.
>>
>> This is my girlfriend's car, I once said I would
>> break up with her if she drove a piece of
>> detroit junk, but its a hard sell to say she
>> should spend $2000 on her 18 year old honda
>> (which she loves).
>>
>> Any opinions out there?
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> Yes fix the Prelude......my first Honda was a 1982 Prelude.....I did have
> air <G> and a Moonroof and standard shift..... I loved that car and wish I
> still had it......
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