Prelude. vs...... - Honda Prelude Forum

some canadian guy · 07-05-2002, 12:43 PM

tell me what you guys think and the posatvies and negatives of each...?

Ive been looking at some BMW's lately because my budy has one...theyre nice cars.

Which one's faster? Which is more reliable? What are the diff models of the 318?

Thnks guys. you input is greatly valued.

Sean

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Chris93Prelude · 07-05-2002, 01:15 PM

I'd go for the 4th gen VTEC. Less costly to own/maintain.

Bigshibs · 07-05-2002, 01:49 PM

you are at a prelude site so hopefully everyone tells you to get a prelude. It really counts on what you want in a car, if you want a cheap fast car that you can build don't get either, but if you have some money or going to do just little things like bolt ons get a prelude. I dont know anything about BMW's so I can't say anything about them. It all count on what you want in a car.

Mr.Squeeze · 07-05-2002, 01:54 PM

I say go for the vtec.

U.K VTEC · 07-05-2002, 02:07 PM

Sean, the 318i Bimmers are gutless, they lack power. If you want an E36, go for at least a 325 although the 328 is a better engine.

But, between a Prelude and a 318i....Prelude wins hands down.

h7y · 07-05-2002, 03:02 PM

318i = poor mans beamer

froggysquasher · 07-05-2002, 04:44 PM

def lude. soemthin that draws a lot of attention and looks great and doesnt cost as much and is funner to drive and ( i could go on for hours) o yea the main thing. chicks love em...

makavelli1227 · 07-05-2002, 04:46 PM

Chicks don't like ludes, or their wouldn't be a prelude curse

Fast&furiuslude · 07-05-2002, 06:56 PM

what curse?!?

KB798 · 07-05-2002, 08:33 PM

i'd go with the 4th gen lude....but if u got the cash u can make the 318 even faster

preludechic · 07-05-2002, 09:03 PM

4th gen VTEC, baby.

some canadian guy · 07-05-2002, 11:14 PM

Thnks guys..you all preoved what i also thought!

Prelude it most liekly will be.

sean

red92si · 07-05-2002, 11:15 PM

Thanks for using a pic of my Lude... Im flattered that you would use it to represent a great looking example of a 4th Gen.

some canadian guy · 07-06-2002, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by red92si
Thanks for using a pic of my Lude... Im flattered that you would use it to represent a great looking example of a 4th Gen.

no problem..I knew your lude was clean and somewhat agressive chose ur pic

Sean

Rich_in_Alabama · 07-06-2002, 10:47 PM

Well, the BMW is RWD, so there's potential for better handling........
I'm pretty sure there are turbo and supercharger kits available for that car, and a pretty popular thing to do is swap for a inline-6 from the 325 or 328, or for $$$, the S52 M3 motor.......fun.......

brendon2k · 07-07-2002, 02:08 AM

I'd say stick with the prelude. If you want a bmw save and get something nicer than a 318.

makavelli1227 · 07-07-2002, 02:30 AM

save up your money by keepign the lude, then later on buy a new or fairly used 330CI

vile10 · 07-07-2002, 02:43 AM

it's not a good idea to buy used BMW, i heard they start having problem after 4 years, the maintainance cost is high

some canadian guy · 07-07-2002, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vile10
it's not a good idea to buy used BMW, i heard they start having problem after 4 years, the maintainance cost is high

yeah, Thats what ive heard too. How much dose a used 330CI go for?

I think i'll go with the prelude when the time comes.

Sean

Si4WS · 07-07-2002, 02:32 PM

It might be the rims but the Bavarian is ugly as sin. Get a Lude or a better BMW as every one has said, that's like the Civic DX of the Honda world.