Brown 1993 VTEC??? - Honda Prelude Forum

VTEC1994 · 05-29-2002, 10:07 PM

Ok im looking at auto trader and I come across a BROWN 1993 VTEC for $4950.

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=97045757&dealer_id=4542610&ma x_price=11000&start_year=1992&end_year=1996&addres s=30101&search_type=used&make=HONDA&model=PRE&min_ price=0&distance=75&advcd_on=n&advanced=n&sort_typ e=year&=&color=&car_year=1993&ac_afflt=ATLANTACLAS SIFIEDS.COM

Is it a real VTEC, did the 4th gen ever come in this so called "brown"

VTEC1994 · 05-29-2002, 10:14 PM

http://www.autotrader.com/redirect/r...=IADABDLNDA311

There that should work now, sorry guys

VTEC1994 · 05-29-2002, 10:17 PM

http://www.autotrader.com/redirect/r...=IADABDLNDA311

Please work dammit!

VTEC1994 · 05-29-2002, 10:20 PM

Ok we're gonna do it the hard way:

1. go to autotrader.com and put in 30101 as area code and honda as maker and hit used cars
2. select prelude and 1992-1996 for the years
3. input 0 and 11000 for min and max price
4. Look for a 1993 VTEC for $4950 described as "brown" that is being sold by Capial One Auto.

Check it out and tell me what you think.

VTEC1994 · 05-29-2002, 10:24 PM

I ran a Carfax report on teh VIN number and there are 11 entries, I really dont feel like forking out $20 bucks anyone want to order it fro me it VIN is: JHMBB117XPC003242

gen5 · 05-29-2002, 10:59 PM

that brown color got me all curious, but it looks red to me

brendon2k · 05-30-2002, 12:20 AM

Looks like milano red to me.

aklucsarits · 05-30-2002, 05:55 AM

I used to have a 1993 VTEC in Granada Black Pearl. Granada Black Pearl is black with a red-ish pearl in it. It looked like a really dark brown in certain lighting conditions...

Andrew

VTEC1994 · 05-30-2002, 08:48 AM

So you guys think its legit, and its just the way the light is hitting it??? I really wnat this car and for $4950 and under 150k miles its the best deal on a 'Lude I've ever seen. The only thing I want to know is the CArfax reports, but I really don't want to waste the money. Thanks for the help guys

JoeW · 05-30-2002, 12:12 PM

If you are thinking about spending 5 grand on a car, another $20 won't hurt to make sure it has a clean history. It'll cost you alot more than $20 if there are problems the seller doesn't tell you about

VTEC1994 · 05-30-2002, 01:18 PM

I found a friend who has a Carfax account and everyting turned out OK so all I need to do now is convince the parents to let me spend my money on it.

ViZ · 05-30-2002, 01:27 PM

looks red... maby the brown was refering to the dirt on it... looks pretty dirty

ViZ

brendon2k · 05-30-2002, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aklucsarits
I used to have a 1993 VTEC in Granada Black Pearl. Granada Black Pearl is black with a red-ish pearl in it. It looked like a really dark brown in certain lighting conditions...

Andrew

hmmm. I have that color but the only time it looks anything but black is when it is wet then you can see the gold color in the in paint.

BazerK · 05-30-2002, 01:31 PM

did you ever take into consideration that it might have an aftermarket paint job?

VTEC1994 · 05-30-2002, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BazerK
did you ever take into consideration that it might have an aftermarket paint job?

I thought about that, but who would paint their car brown of all colors???

BazerK · 05-30-2002, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VTEC1994

I thought about that, but who would paint their car brown of all colors???

a jack*** with money burning a hole in their pocket

bgod · 05-30-2002, 02:43 PM

definitely an aftermarket paint job.

i'd think twice. any accident or fender bender and that color is going to be tough to match unless he has the color code and what not.

looks like a decent deal though it has almost 150k on it.

still a bit below book value or right at it i believe.

Brady92/4WS · 05-30-2002, 03:00 PM

looks red, why dont you just give them a call.