NiTTo

#1

Ok, plz don't flame me but I am thinking about buying a Honda Prelude. The price of an used 6th gen Celica and an Prelude is almost the same in my country. I like the Celica a lot but I also like the Prelude especially because its an 2.3 Prelude here in Europe and the only Celica here is 1.8 GTI or 2.0 >> .

I am confused..... what to do? Buy an Celica or an Prelude? >>

You guys will say Celica ofcourse >>

What benefits do Honda's have an Toyota don't etc etc?

x_itchy_b_x

#2

one benefit that the celica has is that there aren't many around. unlike a prelude....
but go for what YOU like better >>

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95STCelica

#3

yes, you are ghey. lol >>

if you're going import please go toyota, not honda.

NiTTo

#4

LOL! Where I live (The Netherlands) we only have imports >>
Domestics arent seen here alot because we have such an high gasoline price.

1_Winged_Angel

#5

wouldn't the 2.0 engine be a 3s? If it is, definatley you have to go with the celica!

NiTTo

#6

Fast replies btw >> You guys are bored and have nothing to do either >>

95STCelica

#7

we are always here to help, go with the 2.o fa sho..

that rhymed..

NiTTo

#8

Its a 2.0 Gti 125hp and 135ft lbs or something like that...

Tenchi

#9

--95STCelica+Jan 20 2003, 03:32 PM

QUOTE (95STCelica @ Jan 20 2003, 03:32 PM)

yes, you are ghey. lol >> if you're going import please go toyota, not honda.

Why not both? >> >>


As for the question, drive both and choose the one YOU like best.

BillyBob

#10

who cares bout 2.3 that jus means more gas money down the drain! honda is evil. don't cross over to the darkside.

NiTTo

#11

LOL Billy.... New Viagra! owww...... so sweet

0Re0

#12

whatever turns you on dude...LOL....Just to let you know...here in hawaii, most people stay away from honda because they are easy to steal.

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94celicaguy

#13

i say celica. the prelude doesnt have vtec. i would say go with the honda but the 2.3 which is the Si that doesnt have vtec.

jayi12-15psi

#14

are you talkin fourth gen prelude? if so I thought those were sohc vtec, but I never thought about it

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Cody

#15

Don't buy anything related to Honda...unless it's a NSX.

doGGy

#16

CELICA!!!!! CELICA!!!!! CELICA!!!!!

HONDA - Had one, never did again!!!!

If Celica 3S-GE (170 Hp in europe) i say go for Celi and forget that sh*** car pribliuda!!!!

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Coomer

#17

--NiTTo+Jan 20 2003, 12:39 PM

QUOTE (NiTTo @ Jan 20 2003, 12:39 PM)

Its a 2.0 Gti 125hp and 135ft lbs or something like that...

Do you know what the engine code is? If it's a 2.0 liter engine, than it must be a 3S engine, the slowest of which(3S-FE) puts down 138 horsepower and 138 lb. ft. of torque.

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Mizuryu

#18

dude...i would tell ya to get the celica...but the prelude is the only honda that i actually like...but it's up to you

TrDcElica6thgen

#19

i say u do what imma do, a dealer near where i live says that my car is worth over 18k, and shiet imma sell da Celica when i get a job and get my parents to co sign for me to get a 91 NSX, a 91 NSX can go for 20k so shiet if u can find some cheap insurance get that.. Buh thats just mee

NEVERSTOP

#20

even though I like the Celica better I owe my life to a Honda Prelude twice over...was in 2 REALLY bad wrecks with the same prelude and I should be dead but that thing still runs good as hell... cant say the same for the corvette I distroyed with or the gaurd rail I hit head on ... one bonus is the prelude is WAY faster

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Unknown User

#21

I was gonna say that too but I didn't wanna get booed

rlan214

#22

celica

Aus

#23

The prelude 2.2 vtec is very quick, but i would say the celica looks better

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NiTTo

#24

Do you know what the engine code is? If it's a 2.0 liter engine, than it must be a 3S engine, the slowest of which(3S-FE) puts down 138 horsepower and 138 lb. ft. of torque


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NiTTo

#25

The prelude isnt a vtec one but its >> 2.3 litres >>

jontechie

#26

I used to have the 3sfe (ST202) import, the car looks like
a bad muther but is weak on the low end. If you want
looks that don't fade with age and power is not a priority
then go for a Celica, but wait for the more powerful european model to come your way.
The Honda prelude was a novelty for a while over here in the UK but I think the looks wear thin after a while and they are everywhere now.
A 2.3 will drink your fuel like crazy, not good with fuel
prices high in europe.

BlackBeauty

#27

My brother got a 99 Prelude
It's much stronger than my 96 celica, but it has DOHC VTEC, modded intake, exhaust, and VTEC controller installed to adapt to the fuel quality here. Runs on lower 15 second or upper (very upper) 14 on the quarter.
The suspension has been changed to fully adjustable, lowered a bit, helps so much in stability. It does feel much stronger and more stable when I pushed it in the twisties. >> >>

But, my (100% standard) celica runs smoother, more practical (not lowered), relaxed (not noisy), and it's so easy to use for just nipping next door to buy a bottle of milk. AND it is much more sexy with the curves that kinda look like a blend of european car. I'd say: More pedigree >> >>

So, there you go. It's your choice (in other words: you're ghey >> )
naah, just kidding

BlackBeauty

#28

P.S.

Celica has MUCH more bottom end torque, while the 'Lude feels much more powerful in the upper revs.

If you have many traffic lights in your city, get the celica. They run easier >>
The 'Lude doesn't give sh*t until you're above 3,500 rpm while the celica pulls cleanly from 1,200 rpm