"Learn Two Ways To Buy Used Honda Preludes
At Wholesale Prices!"

First introduced in 1979, the Prelude was Honda's first attempt at producing a sporty car while still holding true to their hallmark values of intelligent design and reliability. And over the next two decades plus, the Prelude would dominate as the primary performance car in the Honda lineup.

Even with Honda's most powerful engines, the Prelude was not supposed to be a "muscle car". It was all about drivability, while providing enough power to remain a competitive force to be reckoned with.

Always the innovator, Honda pioneered several new technologies in the Prelude. These included fuel injection, four-wheel steering and the Active Torque Transfer System. The Prelude was also the first Honda model to get VTEC (variable valve technology).

Despite being a great performing car, over time the Honda Prelude was lacking in other areas. Not everyone found its looks appealing. The interior also lacked the kind of amenities car buyers had come to expect from a car with a price tag of $26,000. Leather was not available and Honda maintained a conservative interior with black plastic and outdated controls. And the rear seats had no headrests and very little legroom.

Interest waned and the plug was eventually pulled in 2002. Sad because it was a great driving car.

Good used Honda Preludes are now getting harder and harder to find. Probably the most likely to find are the fifth and final generation, which was sold from 1997 to 2002. While being larger and heavier than any of the previous models, it was also the most dynamic.

Its two trim levels consist of the base and Type SH. Both have a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine with VTEC and a standard five-speed manual transmission. The base model did have an automatic transmission option, so those can be found. The engine produced 195 horsepower, although in 1999, Honda pumped it up to 200 hp in the manual transmission models.

And if you are in the market for one, we may be able to help put you behind the wheel of a Prelude at a very nice savings.

ONE: We'll buy one for you at a Dealer-Only wholesale auction. You see, we specialize in purchasing all vehicle makes and models at big discounts to retail ... and passing these savings directly to our customers (see more on this unique service below). Both the Prelude Coupe and the Coupe SH are available at the auctions from time to time.

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TWO: You can go to wholesale Public Auto Auctions in your own geographic area. While this will likely take some additional time and effort, there are indeed truly excellent buys (often even below wholesale) for those who shop these events.

Here's some additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Find A Honda Prelude At Public Car Auctions In Your Own Area.