In article <S6CdnX3Ol7PF1RHbnZ2dnUVZ_rS3nZ2d@speakeasy.net> ,
jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote:

> > I'm pretty sure they decided to aim the Accord coupe V6/manual
> > transmission at that market.
> >
> > After all, the 'lude was built on the Accord chassis.
> >
> in which case, why not just sell a prelude?

Ah, but you forget: the beancounters were in charge during that time.

It is cheaper to make the Accord than a model with different sheet metal
and interior.

They may yet bring back the 'lude, now that the engineers seem to be
back on the throne, but no doubt it's way down on their to-do list.