Good Buy??? - Honda Prelude Forum

FaSoMe · 04-05-2009, 10:35 AM

Im new to this forum so wasup to everyone and im also new to the prelude.

Just bought a 92 si with the jdm h22a swap for $3600
has an intake unknown brand, megan header, and obx exaust.
carbon fiber hood and unknown light blue tail lights.
could use some minor body work(small dints/paint etc.) also had tranny problems a week after buying, but I just replaced that(now runs great)

so all and all i was just wondering if i made a good buy?

i appreciate any oppinions

thanks

preludatic · 04-05-2009, 11:30 AM

won't know until you post pics

bdmski · 04-05-2009, 04:43 PM

Dude please give me your number. We just started up a prelude meet here in Vegas. Would love for you to join us. I have a 92 JDM H22 myself. Was it the dark blue/purple one on craigslist?

FaSoMe · 04-05-2009, 06:28 PM

dash, inside is decent but i wanna put leather or black cloth of some kind.

under the hood, nothing big yet.

gonna put a nice lip, no rediculous body kit here.

need a paint job, think im gonna paint it satin black.

my light blue tail lights, i really lik the skyline conversion, but idk i'll figure sumthin out

so wut u think for $3600 good or no???

MLBZ521 · 04-05-2009, 09:06 PM

Not bad...

Minus the eBay Gauge Cluster, Headlights, Corners, and Tails.. And that exhaust sticks out way to far.. :S

At least the Fogs are legit.. Heh :P Looks like you're missing the Passenger side Cover though?

And I see wires next to the Steering Wheel..

G_Loc · 04-05-2009, 09:42 PM

If we say no, are you going to return it?

Looks like the cruise control buttons were removed from the steering wheel? Or are they supposed to be on the right side?

FaSoMe · 04-05-2009, 11:04 PM

cruise controls a button on left of steering wheel.
and no im not gonna return it...lol
was jus wonderin if i had made a good buy in the oppinion of others who have similar cars

MLBZ521 · 04-05-2009, 11:34 PM

You're supposed to have Cruise Control Buttons on the Steering wheel to Accelerate or Deccelerate.. I can't tell from your engine bay shot if you even have it, but considering it's an Si and you have ABS, I'd imagine it does..

FaSoMe · 04-05-2009, 11:46 PM

oh, well then yea its supposed to be on left of steering wheel but its missing.
but yea i do have it.

MLBZ521 · 04-06-2009, 12:52 AM

No... It's supposed to be on the right side....

bdmski · 04-06-2009, 01:15 AM

Yea mine are on the right. Car looks alright, engine looks good. I would get some new tails asap though. I got my ebays for around $60.

Reply to my pm man, can you make to our meet next Sat? Stop by and I'll fix your shift knob for you lol. I still have my stocker.

preludatic · 04-07-2009, 10:46 AM

eww to those tailights. I didn't even know those existed

2nman · 04-08-2009, 10:10 PM

3600 not too bad in florida a ride like that goes 4 6500 thats the highest i seen in autotrader

MLBZ521 · 04-08-2009, 11:21 PM

Wha......?

I'd never pay $6,500 for a '92 Model with all that ish on there... Better have stock stuff coming with it and a lot more..

I wanted to ask $6,500 for my '94 with tasteful mods, freshly swapped JDM H22A and Built Trans, S2K Brake Setup, and imported Sprint Hart CP-Fs from Japan. But I doubted I'd get it..

G_Loc · 04-08-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nman

3600 not too bad in florida a ride like that goes 4 6500 thats the highest i seen in autotrader

Just because its listed at $6,500 doesn't mean it GOES for that. My 93 was listed at $6,500 nearly 8 years ago (114k on it and needed repainting), but we got it for $4500.

MLBZ521 · 04-09-2009, 12:09 AM

Heh

My '94 Si was listed as a SE at 126,XXX miles for $3,500 in July '04. And searched for one for over six months.. Came across five tops.. This was the only one I actually was able to see.. The others were sold, seemingly before they were even listed... :S

I paid $2,800 with 127,XXX actual miles in August '04. All it needed was tires and a rear view mirror.

I still have the News Paper Clipping where I found it..

FaSoMe · 04-09-2009, 12:14 AM

from what u guys are saying, i guess i made atleast a decent buy.
ill be replacing the tails and gettin it painted pretty soon.

MLBZ521 · 04-09-2009, 12:34 AM

Honestly, I wouldn't say it was to bad.. The swap, materials, and labor would be over $2000 easy.. What Trans does it have?

I just honestly don't like the aftermarket lights and stuff.. But that's personal opinion.

bdmski · 04-09-2009, 01:26 AM

I got my 92 Si w/JDM H22 with 40,000 miles on the engine, with Siebon CF hood, 255 Walbro, V2 AEM, Buddy Club Grounding Kit, brand new KYB struts, and Eibach Sportlines for $4600

FaSoMe · 04-09-2009, 09:44 PM

it has the H22 trans...
and i kno...
the first thing im doin is gettin rid of most of the aftermarket crap.