What To Do!
08-05-2003, 05:27 PM
#1
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Anyways i've been savin up all summer and it looks like i might be forced to buy a new car in the next few months rather than keep saving as i had planned. Things on my 90 Accord keep going out, a/c, power locks, alternator. The only thing that still runs is the engine and especially a/c with our crazy oklahoma summer's i cant take it anymore because it's my daily driver. I've been scouring ad's for cars all summer and while i want a t2 I simply can't find any Turbo II's for decent prices within a 3 state radius. I've decided that I don't want an n/a and that it would just be not worth all the problems minus a turbo. So here's my Dilemma.
I've been able to find quite a few decent 4th Generation (92-96) Preludes for decent prices. While they might not be as fast as a turbo II and have less potential, and i can't work on them myself compared to a RX-7 they are a Honda meaning it would be a more practical daily driver. Also it's a 2+2 which means i can actually fit passengers in it and lastly i know it will be more reliable. The only problems are that i wouldn't be as happy with it as a Turbo II and they are less rare than the rotaries. I love the rotary and the Preludes are FWD
on top of being piston engines which baffle the hell outo f me. One of the things is that they also have a more modern design a 90's style rather than the distinct 80s styling. As well as a better interior.
Anyways what should I do? I know that sometimes like with women you just have to wait for the right one but i'm really getting desperate.
I've been able to find quite a few decent 4th Generation (92-96) Preludes for decent prices. While they might not be as fast as a turbo II and have less potential, and i can't work on them myself compared to a RX-7 they are a Honda meaning it would be a more practical daily driver. Also it's a 2+2 which means i can actually fit passengers in it and lastly i know it will be more reliable. The only problems are that i wouldn't be as happy with it as a Turbo II and they are less rare than the rotaries. I love the rotary and the Preludes are FWD
on top of being piston engines which baffle the hell outo f me. One of the things is that they also have a more modern design a 90's style rather than the distinct 80s styling. As well as a better interior.Anyways what should I do? I know that sometimes like with women you just have to wait for the right one but i'm really getting desperate.
08-05-2003, 10:39 PM
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if you really want a TII so much then wait for one. Believe me, 6 months down the road when you're selling your prelude, thinking "why didn't I just wait" you'll know what I'm talking about. If you're not completely happy with a prelude then don't get one.
Personally, I'd go with a prelude, but I have none of this "piston prejudice" you seem to have.
Personally, I'd go with a prelude, but I have none of this "piston prejudice" you seem to have.
08-06-2003, 05:43 AM
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I personally strongly dislike FWD cars. Never had one, hopefully never will. If I were you I'd hold off on it for as long as you can. Thats what I did when suddenly this great deal practically fell into my lap. But then again, sometimes reality gets in the way of our dreams, and we sometimes have to buy a honda.
I dont know your situation, but I would say wait it out. You'll be really glad you did.
I dont know your situation, but I would say wait it out. You'll be really glad you did.
