$4000 to spend on engine - Honda Prelude Forum

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 04:23 PM

What should i get with it i have a 92 prelude automatic i want to get atleast 250-350whp if possible and i need an estimate on a sunroof
if i cant that many horses i am going to buy a 79 camaro with 350 small bored out to 355 with lots of thing only bad thing no a/c or heater and needs windshield wiper motor and horn

petern101 · 07-24-2009, 04:31 PM

Short answer, get the camaro.

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 04:35 PM

thats what i thought my father is trying to talk me out of it here is a pic of my baby

spin_r_g · 07-24-2009, 04:35 PM

Yea get the Camaro.

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 04:42 PM

well how much could i get out of the prelude?

Kronn 98SH · 07-24-2009, 04:49 PM

92 automatic in average condition? 2k if you're lucky.

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 05:02 PM

its not average it has 194k miles and needs a sunroof and a new engine so its a rolling chassis

Kronn 98SH · 07-24-2009, 05:53 PM

ok. $200.

indylude18 · 07-24-2009, 07:03 PM

Given the choice between the beat to death prelude vs. running '79 camaro...camaro gets it. Why are you limited to those 2 options? Neither one is all that appealing. Will it be your daily driver?

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 08:38 PM

yeah it will be daily driver but i just found a 93 rx7 twin turbo everything stock for 3500 it has 75k miles and runs great

darkbluelude · 07-24-2009, 09:29 PM

93 rx-7 TT with 75K miles for $3,500?? where are you finding these cars?? That would easily sell for $15,000 in chicago.

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 09:39 PM

postlets | automotive classifieds
thats the link to the rx7

darkstar67 · 07-24-2009, 09:52 PM

The guy with the rx-7tt is a dumbass. I live close to nashville and ive never seen a rx7tt, people down here would **** a brick to see one for 3500.

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 09:57 PM

so try to follow up on the 93 rx7 instead of the 79 camaro?

darkbluelude · 07-24-2009, 10:22 PM

haha, sure.

I knew it had to be an AD off a craigslist type website. You'll find all sorts of scams for cars there. They keep getting better and better. Have you actually talked to the seller of the Rx7 on the phone and do you live within driving distance to actually see the car in person and buy it face to face?

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 10:30 PM

we both live in jacksonville and i will see the car before buying it also take it to a shop and get it tested. i have emailed him my number so i can set up a date and time to see the car.

spin_r_g · 07-24-2009, 10:34 PM

There's no way that rx7 is $3500. Those things go for 10k plus. That's either a scam or something is seriously wrong with that car. That or the seller is an idiot.

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 10:34 PM

1992 to 2010 Mazda RX-7 Cars for Sale in Jacksonville FL
this is where i found the car

darkstar67 · 07-24-2009, 10:47 PM

Yeah, full coverage Insurance on that beast would be 3500 a year in florida lol.

blah_ha · 07-24-2009, 10:50 PM

actually it wont be bad for the camaro i pay 45 and for my brothers supra he pays like 200or 225 i forgot he is 21 i am 18 lol

this guy is out rageous 94 Custom Honda Prelude

h23sdominate · 07-24-2009, 11:49 PM

bahaha that prelude is ugly as SH*T! id say check out the rx7 most likely its a scam stolen blah blah but just get it checked out......thats one badass car, but if it doesn't turn out go for the camaro. You can mod the camaro for cheap and actually see gains unlike a prelude.

indylude18 · 07-25-2009, 12:35 AM

There is no way that is a legit sale for the rx7. That has scam written all over it. That car is worth at least 10 times that price. As for the camaro:

Yes, it is much easier to get horsepower out of it than it is with the prelude BUT

1)It is a 30 year old car, and expecting it to be reliable enough to be a daily driver is way overly optimistic. Expect that car to need constant work to stay running.

2) Insurance for a v8 rwd coupe for an 18 year old is going to be brutal. Also add to the operating cost the absolutely terrible gas mileage I am sure that thing gets, then add the constant maintenance the car will require. Make sure you can afford to keep the car on the road before you go that route.

3) Do you really feel the need to witness the shortcomings of a carbed engine first hand? On a DD no less?

I think your best bet would be to find an early 90's turbo 240sx or supra for the price you are willing to spend. Reliability/Affordability would be MUCH better than a 30 y/o camaro.

blah_ha · 07-25-2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by indylude18

There is no way that is a legit sale for the rx7. That has scam written all over it. That car is worth at least 10 times that price. As for the camaro:

Yes, it is much easier to get horsepower out of it than it is with the prelude BUT

1)It is a 30 year old car, and expecting it to be reliable enough to be a daily driver is way overly optimistic. Expect that car to need constant work to stay running.

2) Insurance for a v8 rwd coupe for an 18 year old is going to be brutal. Also add to the operating cost the absolutely terrible gas mileage I am sure that thing gets, then add the constant maintenance the car will require. Make sure you can afford to keep the car on the road before you go that route.

3) Do you really feel the need to witness the shortcomings of a carbed engine first hand? On a DD no less?

I think your best bet would be to find an early 90's turbo 240sx or supra for the price you are willing to spend. Reliability/Affordability would be MUCH better than a 30 y/o camaro.

well i found them on aol's car list check my second link there are 125 rx7 that are 91 and up under 5g
1. the camaro has been completely redone and has 10,000miles on the new engine

2. insurance for me is $47 a month due to all my discounts(student, multi car, ect..) and insurance company(geico) will only let me have miniuim coverage on it since i do not have a garage.

3. i know more about the older cars than i do the new ones like 83 and up, also i know how to work on classics

as for 240sx no I do not care for as for the supra i would only get one if its a 93 or higher.

darkbluelude · 07-25-2009, 09:25 AM

Notice how the 1st 110 cars out of them are the SAME car, same email address, same info, just different location? SCAM.

Notice how on most of the remaining 10 it sends you to some other website...spam.

Good luck finding an RX-7 TT under 10 grand.

death_adder · 07-25-2009, 10:51 AM

How young or naive do you honestly have to be to think you are gonna find a RUNNING FD3S RX7 for $3,500.00

well....you're either 14-16 years old, or really really stupid. Sorry, but that has SCAM written all over it.

death_adder · 07-25-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blah_ha

well i found them on aol's car list check my second link there are 125 rx7 that are 91 and up under 5g

Lemme guess....those 125 Rx-7's fall under any of these categories.

1. Beat up or N/A FC's. for 91+ rx-7's for under 5 grand, you are bound to find nothing but N/A 13-B Rx-7's.

2. Many more internet scams.

How much do you honestly know about rotary motors?

G_Loc · 07-25-2009, 02:17 PM

This thread is full of fail.

Did you see the VIN for the first RX7 you posted? 12345678910111213

Why are you using AOL to find cars? Use autotrader.com or something else.

indylude18 · 07-25-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blah_ha

as for 240sx no I do not care for as for the supra i would only get one if its a 93 or higher.

93 and newer supra for $4000, what are you thinking man??? There is no ****ing way you will get that car for that price, or a last gen rx-7 for that matter. You need to lower the bar big time with the budget you are working with here.

I don't think you learned anything from the dogged out and beat to hell prelude that just died on you right after you bought it. If the price of a car seems too good to be true, it is...move on. If 4k is all you have to spend on a new car you should be much more concerned with the condition of the car you get rather than the hp rating.

bo.link0 · 07-25-2009, 06:37 PM

Wow that RX7 is worth 20k. How can anyone believe that scam?

And you won't find a 93+ supra in good condition for under 20k.

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indylude18 · 07-25-2009, 07:54 PM

turbo rotary with pistons and headers FTW!!!!