Honda Car Forum

Dear all:

I am becoming a big fan of the Prelude since I purchased it last
Saturday (about 4 days or 5 days agon). The deal just fell in my lap
and I just knew I had to get it.

It is a 95, so it is generation four. I have been reading up on
the Preludes. It seems that the 96 and newer are the fifth generation
and have a V-tech technology as standard (correct if I am wrong. I
only saw one web site make this reference that they are standard).

I am sitting here thinking that is just a shame that Honda no
longer makes the Prelude. What would be an equivalent to the fifth
generation Ludes? I know it isn't the S-2000. The Lude is a sport
coup and the S-2000 is a convertible. I don't like convertibles
because I think that to make them rigid enough in terms of the chasis
and the frame, the car has to be more weighty than in a coup.

So, what is the equivalent of the Lude? Is there even such a
thing? Any input or opinion will be appreciated, as I really love the
Lude that I got and want to learn more about them and about the class
itself (ie the sports coup class).

sicnerley, LovingPerson.

In article <fed77941.0401011210.3fc34866@posting.google.com >,
saylo1234@aol.com (LovingPerson) wrote:

> I am sitting here thinking that is just a shame that Honda no
> longer makes the Prelude. What would be an equivalent to the fifth
> generation Ludes?

The current V6 Accord coupe. No question--they aimed that at those who
would have otherwise look at Preludes.

The Accord Coupe is too tame to carry the lude's baton. The RSX-S was
suppose to be a replacement, but it's a totally different beast. (I
Personaly felt more more at home in the Lude at the extreme, even thow
the RSX fit my frame perfectly). I haven't tested the MX-8, but I think
it would make a perfect replacement for the Lude, but the dam thing
guzzles too much gas.

Pars
98 Civic Hatch

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" wrote:
>
> In article <fed77941.0401011210.3fc34866@posting.google.com >,
> saylo1234@aol.com (LovingPerson) wrote:
>
> > I am sitting here thinking that is just a shame that Honda no
> > longer makes the Prelude. What would be an equivalent to the fifth
> > generation Ludes?
>
> The current V6 Accord coupe. No question--they aimed that at those who
> would have otherwise look at Preludes.

In article <3FF4C1BC.B14CAFFA@hotmail.com>,
pars <"sdaro(remove)"@hotmail.com> wrote:

> The Accord Coupe is too tame to carry the lude's baton.

nah. You driven a 6 speed?

Unfortunately, Honda doesn't make an equivalent. I have always lusted for a
Prelude, but circumcstances led me to have Del Sol's instead. Toyota still
makes the Celica I think, there is the Nissan Maxima, the new Mazda MX8 and
I'm sure others out there.
"LovingPerson" <saylo1234@aol.com> wrote in message
news:fed77941.0401011210.3fc34866@posting.google.c om...
> Dear all:
>
> I am becoming a big fan of the Prelude since I purchased it last
> Saturday (about 4 days or 5 days agon). The deal just fell in my lap
> and I just knew I had to get it.
>
> It is a 95, so it is generation four. I have been reading up on
> the Preludes. It seems that the 96 and newer are the fifth generation
> and have a V-tech technology as standard (correct if I am wrong. I
> only saw one web site make this reference that they are standard).
>
> I am sitting here thinking that is just a shame that Honda no
> longer makes the Prelude. What would be an equivalent to the fifth
> generation Ludes? I know it isn't the S-2000. The Lude is a sport
> coup and the S-2000 is a convertible. I don't like convertibles
> because I think that to make them rigid enough in terms of the chasis
> and the frame, the car has to be more weighty than in a coup.
>
> So, what is the equivalent of the Lude? Is there even such a
> thing? Any input or opinion will be appreciated, as I really love the
> Lude that I got and want to learn more about them and about the class
> itself (ie the sports coup class).
>
> sicnerley, LovingPerson.

We've had couple post on this NG which totally bashing the 6 speed's
quality... Also, I'd be nervous about driving that much torque when
it's channeled throught the front wheel. My brother V6 Z24 might come
close (which was a blast to drive) but I'm sure the Accord will take
that to a whole new level. With my brother Z24 (5speed), I only went
crazy on the straight away, delivery power while in a turn was too
tricky (but I used to have tons of fun wasting my friends Turbo MR2 off
the lights)... The Lude is extremely good around the turn, a nose heavy
6 speed with brut power is a totally diffrent animal.

Pars
98 Civic Hatch

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" wrote:
>
> In article <3FF4C1BC.B14CAFFA@hotmail.com>,
> pars <"sdaro(remove)"@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The Accord Coupe is too tame to carry the lude's baton.
>
> nah. You driven a 6 speed?

I forgot about the Celica GTS.. that's another good alternative for the
Lude. However, the Celica will not tour (cruise) as nicely as the lude.
The Celica is setup for raw sport with a gearing setup that's a handful
when cruising (but excellent for aggressive driving). Unlike the Lude,
which is totally at home for cruising around the streets.

Pars
98 Civic Hatch.

Pankoski wrote:
>
> Unfortunately, Honda doesn't make an equivalent. I have always lusted for a
> Prelude, but circumcstances led me to have Del Sol's instead. Toyota still
> makes the Celica I think, there is the Nissan Maxima, the new Mazda MX8 and
> I'm sure others out there.
> "LovingPerson" <saylo1234@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:fed77941.0401011210.3fc34866@posting.google.c om...
> > Dear all:
> >
> > I am becoming a big fan of the Prelude since I purchased it last
> > Saturday (about 4 days or 5 days agon). The deal just fell in my lap
> > and I just knew I had to get it.
> >
> > It is a 95, so it is generation four. I have been reading up on
> > the Preludes. It seems that the 96 and newer are the fifth generation
> > and have a V-tech technology as standard (correct if I am wrong. I
> > only saw one web site make this reference that they are standard).
> >
> > I am sitting here thinking that is just a shame that Honda no
> > longer makes the Prelude. What would be an equivalent to the fifth
> > generation Ludes? I know it isn't the S-2000. The Lude is a sport
> > coup and the S-2000 is a convertible. I don't like convertibles
> > because I think that to make them rigid enough in terms of the chasis
> > and the frame, the car has to be more weighty than in a coup.
> >
> > So, what is the equivalent of the Lude? Is there even such a
> > thing? Any input or opinion will be appreciated, as I really love the
> > Lude that I got and want to learn more about them and about the class
> > itself (ie the sports coup class).
> >
> > sicnerley, LovingPerson.

I owned a couple of Preludes in the past...... Like myself,
many Prelude drivers graduate up to Acura Integra GSR's
once they need 4 doors for the kids........ then maybe
TL's when they need more horsepower.

Carl

On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 19:56:28 -0500, pars <"sdaro(remove)"@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>The Accord Coupe is too tame to carry the lude's baton. The RSX-S was
>suppose to be a replacement, but it's a totally different beast. (I
>Personaly felt more more at home in the Lude at the extreme, even thow
>the RSX fit my frame perfectly). I haven't tested the MX-8, but I think
>it would make a perfect replacement for the Lude, but the dam thing
>guzzles too much gas.
>
>Pars
>98 Civic Hatch

Assume you mean the Mazda RX-8. Great handling, good power and
appalling fuel economy. The fact that it weighs over 3000 pounds
isn't helping much.

The TSX might be closer in concept to the Prelude, although I don't
think the RSX-S is that much different. Personally, I will keep my
GS-R.

LP is right, of course, that the S2000 is not intended to replace the
Prelude. However, if the price, interior size and summertime
orientation are not an issue, I wouldn't worry about body stiffness
and weight. Honda did a great job controlling flex in this chassis
and at 2790 pounds it is still lighter than any of the alternatives
mentioned so far. And it even has 2 more hp than the RX-8.

"Carl S. Moore" <carl.moore2@comcast.net> wrote in message news:<PK5Jb.726146$Fm2.627816@attbi_s04>...
> I owned a couple of Preludes in the past...... Like myself,
> many Prelude drivers graduate up to Acura Integra GSR's
> once they need 4 doors for the kids........ then maybe
> TL's when they need more horsepower.
>
> Carl

Heheh:

Funny you should mention the TL. I am a big fan of the Legends
(which is an RL equivalent). But that is a complete different class
and the sports coupe--more a sports sedan. [side not:The CL is
definitely an interesting future possibility even after we have kids.
The CL has the good looks and the room of a mid-sized coupe.]

You are right about having no kids and having a Lude. I don't
have any kids right now. The Lude is nice and sporty but still a coup
that tours nicely. I LOVE THE LUDE!! I've looked just a tiny bit
into the GSR's. They seem to have only 1.7/1.8 liters???!! That is
kind of small. No?

I suppose I could go test drive the RSX and see how I feel in it.
Since I know what my Lude feels like, I am going to be pretty
particular. I would like a car that would re-create the feel of the
Lude. I hope the RSX can come close. One thing that is concerning on
the 2002 RSX, at least, is the JD power and associates rates it a 2/5
for mechanical initial quality (90 day). That seems sucky! I thought
Hondas/Accuras are supposed to be of high quality/reliability??.

I've also called a Toyota Dealer to find out about the Celica GTS.
It does have 180 horses and is a light beast. The guy is really
cool. He seems really knowledgeable about mods. He sounded like a
young guy and a motor-head. He says he would be happy to dispense out
some knowledge about mods when I go in to test drive the GT-S. :-).
Boy, are we having fun yet? Ain't life grand?

cheers.