I just impulse-purchased and drove a stock 2001 Honda Prelude for the first time. I heard many amazing things about the Prelude in the past, but wow!!
Its seating position, the panoramic view out through the huge front windshield, and the sloped dashboard gave me the similar driving position to the NSX. And its long hood, engine note, clutch & gas pedal feel gave me the similar forward engagement to the S2000. As a result, it almost feels as if the Prelude is somewhere between the NSX and the S2000. Its suspension is firm, yet comfortable on a long drive. For a FWD car, it handles remarkably and is glued to the road. All the switches (even the turn signal lever) are intuitive and delightful to touch.
I am still not fully sold on its exterior design (I like the '88-'91 flip-up 3rd gen design more), but aside from that, I am really liking this car a lot. It feels simple and special at the same time - hard to find from modern cars.
I don't know much about the Prelude, and am excited to learn more in the coming months.
Its seating position, the panoramic view out through the huge front windshield, and the sloped dashboard gave me the similar driving position to the NSX. And its long hood, engine note, clutch & gas pedal feel gave me the similar forward engagement to the S2000. As a result, it almost feels as if the Prelude is somewhere between the NSX and the S2000. Its suspension is firm, yet comfortable on a long drive. For a FWD car, it handles remarkably and is glued to the road. All the switches (even the turn signal lever) are intuitive and delightful to touch.
I am still not fully sold on its exterior design (I like the '88-'91 flip-up 3rd gen design more), but aside from that, I am really liking this car a lot. It feels simple and special at the same time - hard to find from modern cars.
I don't know much about the Prelude, and am excited to learn more in the coming months.