So hard to find a red VTEC!

termigator

termigator

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I was planning to buy a used red Honda Prelude VTEC built from 93' to 96'. I didn't realize how hard it would be to find them! I've gone to cars.com, autotrader.com and automart.com and I only came up with one, a 96', but the guy wants $10,000! Luckily, I'm in no hurry to get one. I figure if I wait a little longer, like maybe up to a year, the prices should fall due to depreciation. However, I would appreciate any suggestions on where else I can look on the web.:)
 
I've been looking for a '02 white/black S2000 with red interior with low miles, those Hondas hold their value very well.



Have you tried carmax.com?
 
Ebay maybe. :nixweiss



They are fairly rare with the engine that you are looking for. How about an integra GS-R? They are much easier to find and modding them is very easy. Parts are cheaper as well.
 
Yeah, red is a desirable colour for Honda's over in the UK too, I'm currently looking for a Milano Red Integra 'R, or Accord 'R, but they all seem to be Silver, Championship White or Black !



Just out of interest, what sort of prices are Honda's selling for in the US, in the UK, my 1999 5G Prelude is worth about £6,750, which is about $11,800 - is this the sort of prices would you guys be paying ?



In the UK, a low mileage S2000 (02) are selling for around £18,000, which is equivilent to $31,500......what about in the USA, bearing in mind that we get stung for anything car related, tax, high insurance and fuel !
 
Like ebp said, there weren't many made and lots of those got wrapped around poles by snot nosed kids that were in over their heads. Good luck finding one and getting a good one at a good price. My ex sold her '93 in '97 with looooooow miles and in perfect condition for 11K and it still had a valid extended warranty.



Nick, that's just a little less for an '02 than we pay for a NEW '05(~33.5K).
 
V8toytruck said:
I've been looking for a '02 white/black S2000 with red interior with low miles, those Hondas hold their value very well.



Have you tried carmax.com?
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I wasn't aware that they would have cars that old. I'll look into it.:)
 
ebpcivicsi said:
Ebay maybe. :nixweiss



They are fairly rare with the engine that you are looking for. How about an integra GS-R? They are much easier to find and modding them is very easy. Parts are cheaper as well.
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I only want the Prelude. It's a sentimental thing. I had a red 92' Prelude Si for ten years before getting an 02' TL-S. I wanted the VTEC model since it came out in 93'.
 
I know what you mean. I had every mod under the sun on my G2 Integra and my girlfriend would just drive away from me without really even trying in her bone stock '93 VTEC Lude. :(
 
I did find a 95' that had 120,000 miles on it. It was a private seller down in Miami. He wanted $6000. The problem I have with it is that it's black. My TL-S is already black and I really wanted Milano Red!!! It is a new paint job though. I keep wondering if the guy just took it to Earl Scheib for the $99.99 deal!:D
 
Hey bud, I had a 1994 RED Prelude Si from Sept 93 to Jan 03. I loved it! (Her name was Cheryl) She was rebuilt from the ground up in 1999 with pure JDM parts (she was stolen and stripped) a brand new VTEC engine, New leather interior, and a brand new milano red paint job (2 extra clear coats - it took 4 weeks t get it back from the paint shop)



I love my Audi, but this was my first true love.



I reccommend the 94-96 models as they have the digital gauges and a more functional backseat. You will love it!
 
Dont know if it matters to you, but the red Preludes are single stage. I detailed one many years ago with AIO, and tons of red paint came off on the applicator and the towels I was using. The paint looked great once the oxidation is removed though.
 
SpoiledMan said:
I know what you mean. I had every mod under the sun on my G2 Integra and my girlfriend would just drive away from me without really even trying in her bone stock '93 VTEC Lude. :(
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Actually, the VTEC wasn't all that fast. If I recall correctly from a long, long, looooong time ago,(about 12 years!) Car and Driver tested the VTEC in a coupe shootout and the VTEC only did 7.2 from 0-60. With that time, my TL-S would blow the VTEC away. However, after driving the Si for ten years and then driving the TL-S, I find that although the TL-S is faster, it isn't necessarily quicker. The handling on the Prelude was quick and precise. It was just a lot of fun to drive, especially when taking a curve. I really miss that. Besides, I just can't afford to get an M3! (Not yet, anyways!):D
 
Back up to '93 and look at the cars it competed with. It was a fast car for it's time but not compared to a car 10 years newer with 70 more HP.;)
 
05Sleeper said:
Hey bud, I had a 1994 RED Prelude Si from Sept 93 to Jan 03. I loved it! (Her name was Cheryl) She was rebuilt from the ground up in 1999 with pure JDM parts (she was stolen and stripped) a brand new VTEC engine, New leather interior, and a brand new milano red paint job (2 extra clear coats - it took 4 weeks t get it back from the paint shop)



I love my Audi, but this was my first true love.



I reccommend the 94-96 models as they have the digital gauges and a more functional backseat. You will love it!
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The Prelude was my car when I was in college. Who knows. Maybe I'm trying to relive my past.



I thought the 93' model also had the more functional backseat. I had a 92' I must say I couldn't stand the fact that I had no cupholder. I absolutely loved the stretched out dash though!



Would the VTEC engine be compatible with an automatic Si?
 
SpoiledMan said:
Back up to '93 and look at the cars it competed with. It was a fast car for it's time but not compared to a car 10 years newer with 70 more HP.;)
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Very true. The Talon/Eclipse was faster, but I sat in the passenger side of an Eclipse and it was soooo cramped. I got claustorphobic in there!
 
brwill2005 said:
Dont know if it matters to you, but the red Preludes are single stage. I detailed one many years ago with AIO, and tons of red paint came off on the applicator and the towels I was using. The paint looked great once the oxidation is removed though.
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If that's true, I'll be happy to just get on in any color and have it repainted with a clearcoat. I had mine repainted back in 97' at Maaco. They did a pretty nice job. Of course, at $1100 it better be nice.:D
 
termigator said:
The Prelude was my car when I was in college. Who knows. Maybe I'm trying to relive my past.



I thought the 93' model also had the more functional backseat. I had a 92' I must say I couldn't stand the fact that I had no cupholder. I absolutely loved the stretched out dash though!



Would the VTEC engine be compatible with an automatic Si?
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Back seat?? You're kidding right? There were some pads in the back that did a good job of holding small bags but beyond that they were pretty useless.



There were no auto VTEC's in that generation Prelude. That was reserved for the last generation Lude and from what I've read the auto's weren't very reliable.
 
Yeah, I know. I always used the back for just about anything other than people. It was pretty easy just throwing stuff in the back.



I was asking about the compatibility of the VTEC engine and an automatic Si for engine swapping purposes. You never know!:D
 
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