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Jason · #1 (**permalink**) 28 Jun 2009, 08:31 pm

i'm planning on buying one of those but i'm really stuck. i'd like to hear opinions and why? thanks for helpingAnswers were very informative but i would also like to know about reliability. i mean, i know the Prelude would beat the Civic with its larger hp and torque numbers. but when it comes to repairs, im 18 years old working minimum wage. so thats the only thing that's really making me think about this choice

I THUMB DOWN N00BS · #2 (**permalink**) 28 Jun 2009, 08:46 pm

If it was an 06 Si, then I would go with the Si but since it is a 05 (EP3 chassis code) then that means it has less power. The SH has more power and handles better because it has ATTS. The 01-05 Si is one of hondas flops, they were underpowered and just plain ugly.

i ♥ my Honda · #3 (**permalink**) 28 Jun 2009, 09:01 pm

im not a fan of the EP si, ugly IMO.i would get the prelude SH its more rare as well.

Shark Tek · #4 (**permalink**) 28 Jun 2009, 09:16 pm

You will have to take precautions on the prelude since is one of the favorites car for stealers. The H22 engine can be used in many Hondas.The EP3 isn't like that you can go anywhere without the worry that when you get back to your will not be there.

Skyline · #5 (**permalink**) 28 Jun 2009, 10:01 pm

05 civic. Is it the hatchback one?. That car is sick.

bryan · #6 (**permalink**) 28 Jun 2009, 10:16 pm

You will definitely want the 2005 civic. The prelude sh transmission is not the best once the miles start getting racked up. ATTS (Active Torque Transfer System) is not very reliable after about 125k miles. If it does end up taking a dump on you, the cost to replace it or the tranny will be very high. Id stick with the civic

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