Honda Car Forum

ravelation@webtv.net (ravelation) wrote in message news:<13443-3FEF161F-150@storefull-2335.public.lawson.webtv.net>...
> saylo1234@aol.com (LovingPerson)
> wrote:
>
> >My wife and I don't have kids, so
> >passenger space is no concern.
> >Howeever, the Prelude is 5 speed and
> >my wife would not be able to drive it.
> >Even in emergency, she would not be
> >able to drive it. Decisions. Decisions.
>
> I say teach her how to drive the car! You may find yourself with a
> Prelude Chick.
> I'm a woman and my first car was a '78 Honda Civic stick. Once you
> learn, you never forget. It's a skill I'm glad I know.
>
> It's obvious from your post the passion you feel for the deal and the
> car you found. Preludes are a coveted item by young guys. I know, as my
> 16 year old son would *Love* to own one.
>
> You by chance in CA?


:-) sorry. NO. CA is our home state, but we are stationed on the
East Coast :-). The car is bought on the East Coast.

Back home, I sold my trusty corrolla 130k mile-station wagon to my
sister in law (my wife's sister). It is also expected to hit at
least 250,000 which will probably take another ten years the way that
sister drives.

Regarding which car I am keeping: I must tell ya, I go back and forth.
I almost wish I could keep both. Let us just put it this way: when
I am in the Accord, it is such a sensible car and so comfortable that
I think it makes no sense to keep the sports car which only I can
drive and which gets my wife car sick when she rides in it. The
suspension is rougher on the prelude and my stick shifting is not
quite silk like. The accord is comfortable and my wife does not get
car sick. Accord only also cost $900 vs. much more for the Prelude.
Accord is more me because I am that kind of practical person; I am not
a flashy sports car kind of guy.

Yet, on the on other hand: when I drive the Prelude, I start thinking
maybe it isn't so bad to just indulge a little :-) If it is indeed
something I enjoy, why deprive myself of this little pleasure in life?
It is really a cool car with a great sound system and great
everything.

Bottom-line: If I had to guess right now, I think I will end up
keeping the Accord. It is just the sensible thing. However, there is
a part of me that does like the Prelude and would like to have fun
driving it time to time.

Like someone said: Maybe the thing to do is to fix up the paint chips
and selling it for a large profit. Personally, I can't see my letting
the Prelude go at an easy price. I have seen 1992 Preludes on the
internet with 136K for $12,999. Yes! Read: $12,999 for a 92 Si! I
called that particular dealer and asked how long he expects the car to
sit on the lot: "2 weeks tops!" was the answer. This means that good
preludes that are clean can fetch a premium.

I am not a money mungerer, but I think for it to be worth it to give
up on the Prelude, I will have to get at least 6 to 7.5 thousand
dollars. I don't even think I should feel guilty for thinking that
way. This country is a free enterprise country and I should be able
to sell the car for whatever price I can get people to pay for it.

If I do sell it for about 7.5 thousand dollars, I will end up with a
sensible Accord and have some money in my pocket to justify giving up
the Prelude. All Kind of entrepeneur like! Who knows. If this deal
works out, I may end up snatching up more good deals on the lemon lot
at my Military Base. I guess it is just another perk of being a
resident of a military base :-)

cheers.

p.s. I don't know what I was thinking when I previously said that the
paint chips were dime in size. They are actually pea sized at the
biggest (1). The others are just BB sized from small road rocks.

thx for all the replies.

Sincerley, Salyo

I may be mistaken on the 190 HP. It may be lower. I didn't mean to
misrepresent. I just got the numbers mixed up. :-)

I think I had the 190 in my head because the Vtech is 190. I have the
Si and it is not 190. Probably quite a percentage lower in HP.

It none-the-less has plenty of oomph for passing and for acceleration
after 60 mph.

cheers.

"CLC" <clc@ns.**REMOVE**sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<ay7Ib.21702$IF6.955651@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca>...
> ive never seen an si prelude b4 ive seen srv with a 2.0 liter vtech they
> have 190hp stock!!
> "Anderson, Drake" <DAnderson1@BellSouth.net> wrote in message
> news:L0_Hb.6451$sb4.0@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
> > "LovingPerson" <saylo1234@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:fed77941.0312280107.4a4ae56@posting.google.co m...
> >
> > > I drive this stick shift Prelude Si and it really moves! The
> > > exterior and interior are MINT: shiny and clean and just a few paint
> > > chips about dime in size, but that is all. The 190 HP really moves
> > > this car. I make an offer of $3500 and thought we'd haggle.
> > > Surprisingly, she goes for it. I hesitate a little. I was not really
> > > expecting her to say yes. Now I have to make a decision as to whether
> > > to add a third car to my family's fleet.
> > >
> >
> > Are you sure the Si has 190hp ?
> >
> >

saylo1234@aol.com (LovingPerson) wrote:

>ravelation@webtv.net (ravelation) wrote in message news:<13443-3FEF161F-150@storefull-2335.public.lawson.webtv.net>...
>> saylo1234@aol.com (LovingPerson)
>> wrote:
>
>Like someone said: Maybe the thing to do is to fix up the paint chips
>and selling it for a large profit. Personally, I can't see my letting
>the Prelude go at an easy price. I have seen 1992 Preludes on the
>internet with 136K for $12,999. Yes! Read: $12,999 for a 92 Si! I
>called that particular dealer and asked how long he expects the car to
>sit on the lot: "2 weeks tops!" was the answer. This means that good
>preludes that are clean can fetch a premium.

Yeah, and he's got a 1988 Ford Escort he expects to sell for $7999
anyday now. :-)

Joking. But even though the prelude is a great car, and the 92's are
sharp, that guy ain't dealin' straight.

Robert



( modify address for return email )

www.numbersusa.com
www.americanpatrol.com

It was a beautiful day and I took some pics of the Prelude. I plan to
use some of the photos on the internet on cars.com.

I am going to see how much interest there is in this car. If I can
get a good price for it, I will sell it.

Otherwise, i like it too much to part with it.

pics:
http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/index...18397&size=big

check out the rims and the sun roof and the rear spoiler. It looks
hot!



saylo1234@aol.com (LovingPerson) wrote in message news:<fed77941.0312280107.4a4ae56@posting.google.c om>...
> Dear all:
>
> I woke up today and was expecting it was just to be a regular
> day. No way was I expecting to end up with a '95 Prelude in Mint (I
> am talking MINT) condition! So, I take my wife to work at the crack
> of dawn. I decide to drive by the for sale lot here on my Air Force
> Base. Guess what I see: A white, Shiny Prelude. Blue book value
> printed on the window was $7000 (I think it must be $7000 retail, but
> probably not $7000 wholesale). Anyways, the asking price was $5000.
> Miles: 171,500 miles. I take the number down and was going to give it
> to a friend.
>
> Then, I got bored about at 1000 AM. I call up the owner. She
> is an eighteen year Veteran of the United States Air Force. It turns
> out she is the first owner and has all the maintenance records--oil
> every 3,000, Air conditioning condenser last year, New muffler last
> year, quarter panel replacement after a minor front end accident, a
> new radio (factory one died), timing belt changed, alternator changed.
>
> The car has never had major accident or major problems. I ask
> for a test drive and tell her that if the price was negotiable, I
> could make the deal happen within hours! She is leaving this base in
> two months and just bought a new Nissan Z 2004 model. The Nissan
> dealer offered $500 for trade-in on this Prelude--totally ridiculous,
> but it set her mind set for a low price.
>
> I drive this stick shift Prelude Si and it really moves! The
> exterior and interior are MINT: shiny and clean and just a few paint
> chips about dime in size, but that is all. The 190 HP really moves
> this car. I make an offer of $3500 and thought we'd haggle.
> Surprisingly, she goes for it. I hesitate a little. I was not really
> expecting her to say yes. Now I have to make a decision as to whether
> to add a third car to my family's fleet.
>
> Long and short of it: I could not pass up the deal. I
> eventually actually got the car for $3200 [READ: $3200!].
>
> 1995 Honda Prelude S-i (Mint inside and out)
> 171,500 miles
> Chrome tips for the exhaust
> Nice decent rims
> Tinted windows
> Sun Roof
> Rear Spoiler
> Gold Package (ie the H in front and back is gold or brass).
> AC/Sterer/CD
>
> Here is my situation: I recently also bought an Accord EX 1991
> 125,000miles (I had posted about this one before under the handle
> HondaAccordEXman). I bought that one for $900. It was also a
> military car. That Honda is running like a champ. So, now I am in
> the enviable position of having to make a choice. I don't know
> whether to keep the Accord or the Prelude. I love driving the
> Prelude, but the Accord is more sensible of a car and I don't really
> need to drive a three thousand dollar car when I have a perfectly good
> $900 car which I also love!
>
> One thing that would help me in the decision would be how much do
> you think I can sell the Prelude for? I guess if someone is willing
> to pay a good premium for it, it would persuade me to sell and just
> drive the sensible Accord, which I am perfectly happy to do in the
> first place.
>
> My wife and I don't have kids, so passenger space is no concern.
> Howeever, the Prelude is 5 speed and my wife would not be able to
> drive it. Even in emergency, she would not be able to drive it.
> Decisions. Decisions.
>
> I know it is not the worst thing in the world to have this
> problem of having to choose between two cars. I am just putting this
> forth as a fun problem. Believe me! I am not complaining. I am just
> wanting some input so I can actually make a good decision.
>
>
> Sincerely. HondaAccordEXman and now HondaPreludeSiMan :-)
>
> If you have any more questions on either car, please don't hesitate to
> ask. I would appreciate any input. thx in advance

Alex Rodriguez wrote:
> In article <fed77941.0312280107.4a4ae56@posting.google.com> , saylo1234@aol.com
> says...
>
>
>> My wife and I don't have kids, so passenger space is no concern.
>>Howeever, the Prelude is 5 speed and my wife would not be able to
>>drive it. Even in emergency, she would not be able to drive it.
>>Decisions. Decisions.
>>
>> I know it is not the worst thing in the world to have this
>>problem of having to choose between two cars. I am just putting this
>>forth as a fun problem. Believe me! I am not complaining. I am just
>>wanting some input so I can actually make a good decision.
>
>
> Take the time to teach your wife how to drive a stick. Then you won't
> have to base your decision solely on her ability to drive it. If I had
> the space and insurance was not too expensive, I would keep both.
> -------------
> Alex
>

I agree, have her learn to drive stick, but I wouldn't teach her, or use
my car. I'd pay to have someone else do it.

I tought my wife, in my car, and they were biggest fights we ever had :-)

You have been suckered by a woman!

"LovingPerson" <saylo1234@aol.com> wrote in message
news:fed77941.0312280107.4a4ae56@posting.google.co m...
> Dear all:
>
> I woke up today and was expecting it was just to be a regular
> day. No way was I expecting to end up with a '95 Prelude in Mint (I
> am talking MINT) condition! So, I take my wife to work at the crack
> of dawn. I decide to drive by the for sale lot here on my Air Force
> Base. Guess what I see: A white, Shiny Prelude. Blue book value
> printed on the window was $7000 (I think it must be $7000 retail, but
> probably not $7000 wholesale). Anyways, the asking price was $5000.
> Miles: 171,500 miles. I take the number down and was going to give it
> to a friend.
>
> Then, I got bored about at 1000 AM. I call up the owner. She
> is an eighteen year Veteran of the United States Air Force. It turns
> out she is the first owner and has all the maintenance records--oil
> every 3,000, Air conditioning condenser last year, New muffler last
> year, quarter panel replacement after a minor front end accident, a
> new radio (factory one died), timing belt changed, alternator changed.
>
> The car has never had major accident or major problems. I ask
> for a test drive and tell her that if the price was negotiable, I
> could make the deal happen within hours! She is leaving this base in
> two months and just bought a new Nissan Z 2004 model. The Nissan
> dealer offered $500 for trade-in on this Prelude--totally ridiculous,
> but it set her mind set for a low price.
>
> I drive this stick shift Prelude Si and it really moves! The
> exterior and interior are MINT: shiny and clean and just a few paint
> chips about dime in size, but that is all. The 190 HP really moves
> this car. I make an offer of $3500 and thought we'd haggle.
> Surprisingly, she goes for it. I hesitate a little. I was not really
> expecting her to say yes. Now I have to make a decision as to whether
> to add a third car to my family's fleet.
>
> Long and short of it: I could not pass up the deal. I
> eventually actually got the car for $3200 [READ: $3200!].
>
> 1995 Honda Prelude S-i (Mint inside and out)
> 171,500 miles
> Chrome tips for the exhaust
> Nice decent rims
> Tinted windows
> Sun Roof
> Rear Spoiler
> Gold Package (ie the H in front and back is gold or brass).
> AC/Sterer/CD
>
> Here is my situation: I recently also bought an Accord EX 1991
> 125,000miles (I had posted about this one before under the handle
> HondaAccordEXman). I bought that one for $900. It was also a
> military car. That Honda is running like a champ. So, now I am in
> the enviable position of having to make a choice. I don't know
> whether to keep the Accord or the Prelude. I love driving the
> Prelude, but the Accord is more sensible of a car and I don't really
> need to drive a three thousand dollar car when I have a perfectly good
> $900 car which I also love!
>
> One thing that would help me in the decision would be how much do
> you think I can sell the Prelude for? I guess if someone is willing
> to pay a good premium for it, it would persuade me to sell and just
> drive the sensible Accord, which I am perfectly happy to do in the
> first place.
>
> My wife and I don't have kids, so passenger space is no concern.
> Howeever, the Prelude is 5 speed and my wife would not be able to
> drive it. Even in emergency, she would not be able to drive it.
> Decisions. Decisions.
>
> I know it is not the worst thing in the world to have this
> problem of having to choose between two cars. I am just putting this
> forth as a fun problem. Believe me! I am not complaining. I am just
> wanting some input so I can actually make a good decision.
>
>
> Sincerely. HondaAccordEXman and now HondaPreludeSiMan :-)
>
> If you have any more questions on either car, please don't hesitate to
> ask. I would appreciate any input. thx in advance

"Y.T" <whatever@asif.com> wrote in message news:<1000s4g2aerhb56@corp.supernews.com>...
> You have been suckered by a woman!
>

Nooooooooooo!!!!

Nah. You are the sucker if you saw this deal and passed it up. Not
only would you be a sucker, you would what we consider a Dumbass if
you were to ever pass up a deal like this one.

Your ass is blind as hell.

Dumbass

Signed: Dr. Moser.
> "LovingPerson" <saylo1234@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:fed77941.0312280107.4a4ae56@posting.google.co m...
> > Dear all:
> >
> > I woke up today and was expecting it was just to be a regular
> > day. No way was I expecting to end up with a '95 Prelude in Mint (I
> > am talking MINT) condition! So, I take my wife to work at the crack
> > of dawn. I decide to drive by the for sale lot here on my Air Force
> > Base. Guess what I see: A white, Shiny Prelude. Blue book value
> > printed on the window was $7000 (I think it must be $7000 retail, but
> > probably not $7000 wholesale). Anyways, the asking price was $5000.
> > Miles: 171,500 miles. I take the number down and was going to give it
> > to a friend.
> >
> > Then, I got bored about at 1000 AM. I call up the owner. She
> > is an eighteen year Veteran of the United States Air Force. It turns
> > out she is the first owner and has all the maintenance records--oil
> > every 3,000, Air conditioning condenser last year, New muffler last
> > year, quarter panel replacement after a minor front end accident, a
> > new radio (factory one died), timing belt changed, alternator changed.
> >
> > The car has never had major accident or major problems. I ask
> > for a test drive and tell her that if the price was negotiable, I
> > could make the deal happen within hours! She is leaving this base in
> > two months and just bought a new Nissan Z 2004 model. The Nissan
> > dealer offered $500 for trade-in on this Prelude--totally ridiculous,
> > but it set her mind set for a low price.
> >
> > I drive this stick shift Prelude Si and it really moves! The
> > exterior and interior are MINT: shiny and clean and just a few paint
> > chips about dime in size, but that is all. The 190 HP really moves
> > this car. I make an offer of $3500 and thought we'd haggle.
> > Surprisingly, she goes for it. I hesitate a little. I was not really
> > expecting her to say yes. Now I have to make a decision as to whether
> > to add a third car to my family's fleet.
> >
> > Long and short of it: I could not pass up the deal. I
> > eventually actually got the car for $3200 [READ: $3200!].
> >
> > 1995 Honda Prelude S-i (Mint inside and out)
> > 171,500 miles
> > Chrome tips for the exhaust
> > Nice decent rims
> > Tinted windows
> > Sun Roof
> > Rear Spoiler
> > Gold Package (ie the H in front and back is gold or brass).
> > AC/Sterer/CD
> >
> > Here is my situation: I recently also bought an Accord EX 1991
> > 125,000miles (I had posted about this one before under the handle
> > HondaAccordEXman). I bought that one for $900. It was also a
> > military car. That Honda is running like a champ. So, now I am in
> > the enviable position of having to make a choice. I don't know
> > whether to keep the Accord or the Prelude. I love driving the
> > Prelude, but the Accord is more sensible of a car and I don't really
> > need to drive a three thousand dollar car when I have a perfectly good
> > $900 car which I also love!
> >
> > One thing that would help me in the decision would be how much do
> > you think I can sell the Prelude for? I guess if someone is willing
> > to pay a good premium for it, it would persuade me to sell and just
> > drive the sensible Accord, which I am perfectly happy to do in the
> > first place.
> >
> > My wife and I don't have kids, so passenger space is no concern.
> > Howeever, the Prelude is 5 speed and my wife would not be able to
> > drive it. Even in emergency, she would not be able to drive it.
> > Decisions. Decisions.
> >
> > I know it is not the worst thing in the world to have this
> > problem of having to choose between two cars. I am just putting this
> > forth as a fun problem. Believe me! I am not complaining. I am just
> > wanting some input so I can actually make a good decision.
> >
> >
> > Sincerely. HondaAccordEXman and now HondaPreludeSiMan :-)
> >
> > If you have any more questions on either car, please don't hesitate to
> > ask. I would appreciate any input. thx in advance