1998
Honda Prelude

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$23,300
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  • 2dr Cpe Manual
    Starts at
    $23,300
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Auto
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    $24,300
    4
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    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2dr Cpe SH Manual
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    $25,800
    4
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

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3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

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10 years old or newer from their original in-service date at the time of sale.
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100 days / 5,000 miles
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112 point inspection
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93% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.7

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By Jay D. from Los Angeles
Used to own this car
June 28, 2023

Love the Prelude but…

I’ve owned 2 Preludes (Type SH), fantastic cars. Lots of torque, stock stereo actually outperforms many aftermarket options. Would I pay $28k for one in 2023 because it’s a so called “collectors item”? Absolutely not. Ive had cars after the Prelude that just performed better (S2000, Cooper JCW, etc). Overall a great car but it’s dated and doesn’t live up to the hype.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By Tanya from CHICAGO
Owns this car
October 31, 2020

My first car

This was my first car ever, learned to drive in it, and took my drivers test with it. Honestly is my baby, sad to have to let her go but man Is this car great. Not only is it beautiful in the outside, but it handles well, you really feel like the center of attention in it, i got so many compliments about it every time i went out. So fun to drive as well!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1998 Honda Prelude?

The 1998 Honda Prelude is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • SH (1 style)

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Is the 1998 Honda Prelude reliable?

The 1998 Honda Prelude has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1998 Honda Prelude owners.

Is the 1998 Honda Prelude a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1998 Honda Prelude. 93.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.7
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