"LovingPerson" <saylo1234@aol.com> wrote in message
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> 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.

Good luck finding a decent one. I have an 01 Base 5 spd with 42k miles on
it -- the last year made and it's stock plus being adult driven and
maintained. Most I have seen have been "tricked" or "riced" out in some
way. Your only alternative might be the RSX S 6 spd. I plan to hold on to
mine for a long time for the same reasons you want one.