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[Superaison]

I baught a 94 Prelude S with 141k miles on it. Has a F22A1 in it.

Here is what it needs;

Bit of engine work, only running on 3 cylinders(kinda). Has compression, changed plug wire, plug, etc.. could be injector, maybe rings?

Windshield(Got one quoted, they come to house and install it, $163.. Got that cash already, but saving incase I need for engine.)

Rear quarter rust(usual honda cancer)
Drivers side rear quarter needs a bit of bondo

Small dent on passenger door(bondo, or pop back.. both? lol)

Front bumper(lol)

Passenger side fender(least of my worries tbh)

Drivers side CV Boot/axle (it clicks when you turn left, whatever though)


That's about it really. I got it for $500, and drove it back about 2 hours. Not trying to dog on Celica's, I love Celicas and all, but atm the prelude running on 3 cylinders smokes my 7afe celica.. then again I haven't driven my celi in a few months.. And the prelude made it back on 3 cylinders and such 2 hours, celica can't drive an hour without blowing a gasket.. lmfao.. I love my celica though.. Sad i gotta get rid of it(or fix it for cheap cheap cheap)... But i'm prolly gonna part it(already got a thread)

Pics.

[TiGZ461]

I get the point on how it's "so much easier" to repair your Lude due to having friends. But any of your friends if they knew anything about car's would've told you this was a pass from the get go. How bad is the rust? Not a visible rust but the stuff behind and under the frame? How long to you think that CV boot is gonna hold?


I'm not "flaming" because I have nothing better to do or because it's not a Celica but telling you this because this is/will be a bad investment.


Things you know are wrong
-Rust needs to be repaired but on this car who knows how bad it's underneath
-Cv Boot/axle repaired
-Bumper
-Fender
-PS corner light
-Windshield
-Running on 3 pistons? Let's see if you'll actually repair it, if you do good for you.

Things you should change when getting a used car
-All liquids, coolant, oil,trans, etc etc
-Timing belt
-Might as well do the water pump and thermostat
-Filters
-Spark Plugs and wires
-Tires look about done, well your rear ones so start looking for replacements once your front ones finish up
-Brake pads
-etc

And how bout the suprises everyone get's when the previous owner isn't completely telling you all the known issues? Have fun finding out.


Really wasn't trying to offend you, just trying to be honest. I myself know what it's like saying oh it's just gonna be a couple hundred dollars thats all. WRONG. Just on repairing the issue's I knew it had I spent say $1,005. And then I had to buy tires, liquids, timing, radiator and quickly I was at the $2k range. And I still have to spend on the suspension, since it's worn out. I know I've bought other stuff that really wasn't necessary but this is gonna be my DD so I might as well repair everything I can now before it's on the road. Having another car to drive helped me out alot so I could take my time repairing it.

As for you this is your DD and you only current car, what are you gonna do when it fails on you? Are you able to have it down for sometime?

Take a good look at the car, inspect it for a while and REALLY REALLY think about it, is it worth putting money into this?

If anything I would part or sell this car and put it into the Celica, once again not because it;s a Celica and this is a Celica forum. If it were the other way around say the Celica was the one you just bought and the Prelude was the one you painted grey and white I would say to sell the Celi and put that cash in the lude.