Dear all:

In the next several years, I will eventually be looking for a
car. I currently have a 1995 Prelude (which is fourth generation)
with 160 HP. It is running like a champion. After I get all the
useable life out of this beauty, I will be looking for a replacement.

For several months, I have been toiling over this question of
whether to go with the 200HP V-tech fifth generation Prelude or the
240HP v6 six speed Accord. They each have their good points. The V6
Accord has 40 more HP which seems like a lot. However, I did some
calculation: The Accord would be ~325 lbs heavier. Non-the-less, I
think that the Accord would still be very very fast. It does 0 to 60
in 7.5 seconds. Also, it has six speeds, which would be fun to shift
and drive.

Then, lastnight, I was driving my current fourth gen. Prelude
and everything became clear to me. . . See, I took a very fast
turn--a turn that no other car has any business taking. My prelude
handled it with simple and impressive ease. I made the tires sqeech
in this high speed left turn. It was very cool. NO BODY ROLL at
all! This little reminder just cinched the deal for me! I realized
that I cannot drive a car that will have body roll--horsepower or not!

So, the above is a my story of how I came to decide that a few
years from now, when I am in the market for a car, it will be the
fifth generation Prelude. From what I read, the fifth gen. has even a
stiffer chasis and even better handling! I think I will be very
happy. As far as horsepower is concerned, I know I won't be getting
the 240. However, I will be moving from the 160HP (my current prelude
has 160HP) to 200 hp (the fifth gen preludes are all v-tech 200 HP
cars). Oh. BTW, I am not going to buy the SH model which has that
Torque steering (SH model) thing. I don't think I will need it.
Beside the SH models are a bit heavier and I don't need the extra
weight.

signed: Prelude guy.