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UFN · 01-21-2008, 03:41 PM

Hey i just bought a 1995 Prelude Vtec and am picking it up on Tues. My last car was a 1990 Crx Dx. It was a great little car it just a little on the shaky side and eventualy died. so ive saved for the last year and am looking forward to owning another honda.
My lude is lightly modded and i dont intend on doing much to it. Looking to get to know some of you veteran prelude owners and finding my mistakes. will try and post pics tomorow

Rodmunch · 01-21-2008, 03:51 PM

Welcome!

Yeah, post some pics.

UFN · 01-21-2008, 03:57 PM

These are the pictures from the add

Ill take some tomorow aswell

SNsLude · 01-21-2008, 09:35 PM

woo another 4th gen owner. How many miles on the car? What has been done with it already? Def nip all the little tune ups in the beginning if they haven't been done already. Enjoy her

UFN · 01-22-2008, 09:46 AM

Its got about 150k miles on it now. Im not sure what has been done recently. What would be a good list of things to get done now, like tune ups

j_t_heilbrun · 01-22-2008, 10:16 AM

It would be a good idea to do a timing belt and water pump, unless you know it's been done recently.

UFN · 01-22-2008, 11:29 AM

about how much is a timing belt and water pump
EDIT: Never mind my buddys got a spare timing belt for his 4g Prelude

j_t_heilbrun · 01-22-2008, 01:27 PM

Water pump is ~$60, Timing belt ~$25

Unless his belt is new, I would just go buy a new one. In case you aren't aware, it is an interference motor, which means if your timing belt breaks your valves will hit the pistons and ruin some valves, possibly the head, and maybe even a few pistons. So that is one area you want to make sure and have quality parts on.

Another reason to buy new is if the belt were to break prematurely you could take it back to the place you bought it and possibly get them to file a claim to have your car fixed (huge hassle). If you are going to have a shop do the work, let them buy the parts. It will cost more because they will mark them up from what they pay. But if you have a problem you take the car back to the shop and they have to deal with any warranty/compensation with their supplier (best and easiest way). If you buy the parts and take them to have installed, the shop doesn't have to help you get anything and will charge you to do the job again.

UFN · 01-22-2008, 11:01 PM

Good to know. Ya picked up the car today but didnt get a chance to take pictures cause it was dark out by the time i got back and it needs a wash. but all i can say is wow its a nice car. I especialy like the dash i feel like im in a space ship.

dbd6604 · 01-23-2008, 12:10 AM

Nice clean lude dude. That's how mine was when I got it. Park far away from everything....seriously. There have been two hit and runs on mines since I got it and it's only been 3 months. That's my advice for you.

UFN · 01-23-2008, 10:26 AM

thanks but i might have trouble cause my overnight parking spot is on a street. But its dead at night. Ya if i get around to it ill wash it today but its a little cold out. Pics also are on thier way

UFN · 01-30-2008, 02:24 PM

Heres a couple my photo bucket is being wierd so it took me a while ill get the rest up when they load. As you can see it was a little cold out for a wash

firestorm · 02-04-2008, 01:43 PM

sweet ride yo that is clean. yeah take care of that car and it will last for a long time my prelude made it to 250000 for the motor craped out on me i put a new in and still going

UFN · 02-05-2008, 12:06 AM

I hope so i do everything to make sure my cars stay healthy