[{"id": 1537210, "authorName": "emonomics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emonomics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello broke-college-me dreamcar. Nice. Super fun and way more style than the integras of the same vintage. Ladyfriend is applauding this being on the opposite coast...", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1494970725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537244, "authorName": "honda1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honda1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why couldn't you be in Texas, you would be all mine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1494971356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537255, "authorName": "fiero2m488", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiero2m488/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@honda1 -- if you win it for a low enough price - just fly to NY and drive back. I do agree though - I've been watching for an unmolested version here in TX too. Everything has been messed with or run into the ground... this is a clean original where I respect the owner for leaving it stock.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1494971589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537272, "authorName": "Waldo66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waldo66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lude.... Wheres my car? Lude, wheres your car?? .. Oh there it is!! shibby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494972032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537281, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@honda1, I'll drive it from New York to Texas for you :)\n\nDoes the car come with a collection of LJK Setright columns?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1494972116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537288, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a small plastic hula girl...\nyou know for the center of the dash.\nGLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1494972248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537300, "authorName": "jaykojc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaykojc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BINGHAMTON! No rust.*\r\n\r\n(*some rust)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1494972457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537309, "authorName": "AceBragg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acebragg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My greatest fear of being a BaT follower was that I would one day see an exact duplicate of the best car I ever owned offered for sale. Well, this will probably be as close as I'm going to get to that fear being realized. Only difference was mine was the first year, 1997, and without the spoiler. Same color combo though. I might need to stay away from BaT for a week.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1494972700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537322, "authorName": "MattGraf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattgraf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These could be the last great Honda ever made. The styling is perfect, always thought these were gorgeous and they still are today...if I had any use for this car at all I would buy it, but being a dad limits the necessity for a 2 door sport coupe.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1494973004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537329, "authorName": "danman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I grew up in a small town near Sayre, you would have pretty much needed to \"put this car away\" for the winter to avoid salt damage. From the pictures it looks like that was the case.\n\nBob's Honda was one of those Honda dealerships that was originally a motorcycle dealership which added cars....yes, they sold both from the same building. Unfortunately, they were bought out several years ago by a local conglomerate (if you can call 1 person a conglomerate).\n\nI don't know, even though I am a Honda fan, I am lukewarm about this generation of the Prelude. To make matters worse, this car is silver, not my favorite color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494973238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537335, "authorName": "nebraska", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nebraska/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The timing belt and water pump have not been changed.\" Hate to start this again, but how the hell can you not have done it? Anyone with a passing interest in a car with an interference engine should know that it must be done based on mileage and/or age. This owner seems to be careful with this beautiful car. I hope it's a misprint.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1494973490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537354, "authorName": "davehondas2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davehondas2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. A great example of a GEH (Golden Era Honda).", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1494974645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537387, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only car Ive ever owned two of. The motor is the u sung hero of hondadom. I later owned an rsx-s and my wife has had an ap1 and ap2 but the torque of the H block really stands out. Great cars.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1494976504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537451, "authorName": "jguy69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jguy69/", "bidAmount": 198, "content": "$198 bid placed by jguy69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494979274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1537455, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last of the era of great Hondas. These cars are quick and so good to drive.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1494979553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537484, "authorName": "Micklaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/micklaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove one of these through a cornfield in my youth at a decent speed. A different and memorable experience.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1494980415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537501, "authorName": "Sammisb2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sammisb2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great styling, and an enjoyable car to drive in the \"real world.\" GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494981481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537503, "authorName": "Sammisb2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sammisb2/", "bidAmount": 3210, "content": "$3,210 bid placed by Sammisb2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494981506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1537566, "authorName": "MiataR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why would you ever sell this???", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1494984994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537587, "authorName": "nmilne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nmilne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Honda...be still my beating heart!!!\nComplete with, I note, Honda-hyde.....mouse fur interior!!\nObviously owned by a rabid gambler....IF the write-up is accurate, and the timing belt, etc etc has not been changed..........a curious maintenance choice indeed !", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1494986336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537641, "authorName": "dubyaTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubyatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big block Honda with a manual transmission.\nTheir recipe for future sales success in almost all models. Years ahead of it's time. Practical no, fun yes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494989477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537651, "authorName": "daveg1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveg1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned one of these for about a year. It was the first new car I ever bought. I always thought these were great looking cars and I still do. Especially in silver. But for me the driving experience left a lot to be desired. I sold it and bought an 87 944S. I never missed the Prelude but I sure miss the 944S.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1494989899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537686, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seriously, what the hell is happening with automotive noses these days? Everything looks angry and pissed off. I'm already irritable enough at this age (or so my wife informs me). \n\nBut this...this is calming. Beautiful lines with no pretension. I'm feeling better already. GLWTA -", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1494992824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537704, "authorName": "RAV4X4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rav4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a 1998 and still looks like it's coming out next model year.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1494993918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537737, "authorName": "verdelaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/verdelaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My little brother had one of these when he was a teenager. IMO a perfect teenager car.. small, reliable, sportyish, lots of smiles wringing out that 4-banger, and not enough power to get in real trouble. He had bald tires; we spun them everywhere.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1494996975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537738, "authorName": "The_Hun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_hun/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by The_Hun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494996984, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1537774, "authorName": "nowhere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nowhere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh yeah... Honda used to make cars like this. If they still made cars like this I would be going back to the same dealer I've bought my last two cars from to get my next new car sometime in the coming year. My Element is about up for replacement and I'm finally in a position where I can look at sport (and \"sporty\") cars again but all Honda has is the upcoming Civic Si with which I am decidedly unimpressed. Really a shame as the dealer I've been going to to has been pretty good. The buying experience was fairly pleasant both times and their service department is competent, honest and reasonably priced. Unfortunately because of Honda's product mix they're probably going to lose my business to the Subaru dealer down the road.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1495002496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537825, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a '97 as a \"let it rust away by driving in New York in winter\" car. A known weak point is 5th gear synchro. Do your diligence on the internet and you'll find plenty to read. Not necessarily a killer, but possibly expensive and/or inconvenient. I always double-clutch into fifth.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495017487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537831, "authorName": "2S2KS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2s2ks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Honda made this car today I'd be at the dealership waiting for their doors to open this morning to sign papers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495019821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537840, "authorName": "Mattcarter3319", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattcarter3319/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold the first one of these at the Honda dealer i worked at in St. Louis. It was. Green base Prelude with after market spoiler. All I remember is that it was a woman and she had no idea what \"trade allowance\" was even after several of us explained it to her. \n\nIt was nice to see normal analog gauges in a Prelude.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495021388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537880, "authorName": "HondaTN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondatn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always liked these despite the quirky styling. For those wishing for something more sporty, I'd suggest you wait a few more years and grab the excellent (pinnacle for Honda IMO) AP1 S2000 sitting in the showroom and buy that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495024866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537898, "authorName": "Triplicate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplicate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear Honda: \n\nFire the cubists currently in your employ as exterior designers and re-hire the people who brought cars like this to the public.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1495025598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537905, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a sunroof in this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495025918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537919, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the deal with the airbag cover? Doesn't look like it matches the rim or buttons.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495026527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537915, "authorName": "danman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jax001:\n\nI'm pretty much all Preludes had sunroofs from the factory. But to be technical, this has a glass moonroof....it can be seen in the photos.\n\nThis is apparently the top-of-the-range VTEC model, with all the power accessories.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495026608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537928, "authorName": "danman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ducky21:\n\nThe airbag cover looks a bit different but my 98 Civic had an airbag cover that looked quite similar.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495026850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537934, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't fit into one of these. If only I could get one without a Moonroof.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495027225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538007, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone \"stances\" this or puts a potato can on it, they should just be shot at dawn.\n\nOne more longtime Spaniard Honda fan who, along with a certain F1 driver, wishes they could return to theor glory days.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1495030463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538020, "authorName": "mdvargh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdvargh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ducky21 the aging of leather vs plastic? My parents still have an old accord with a similar steering wheel and the leather is much prettier than the faded plastic. But at 200k miles, no one is judging.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495030777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538022, "authorName": "mdvargh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdvargh/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by mdvargh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495030787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1538049, "authorName": "MTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mmmm, double-wishbones.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495031787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538123, "authorName": "Keith_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Honda lost it in the looks department when they went away from their then-trademark low cowl. I suppose safety ratings had something to do with it. But, new and newer Hondas definitely lack something that these have, an airy open greenhouse, a simple, driver-oriented dash sweeping cleanly across to the passenger side and clean, coherent styling that is not derivative.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495034618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538144, "authorName": "The_Hun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_hun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jax001 how tall are you? I am 6'1\"- will be scraping the moonroof?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495035326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538155, "authorName": "Scoob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AceBragg - that's my dream! If anyone knows of a nice 1987 Cavalier Z24 5-speed I'm all ears. Lame car, I know, but it was the first brand new car I bought after graduating college and landing a \"real\" job.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495035863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538170, "authorName": "SCRAPPYDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scrappydo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OH man, I thought all of these had succumbed to horrible ghastly body kits in the 90's. Never has one make of car been the recipient of so many bad APR body kits.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495036250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538175, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@The_Hun: I'm 6'3\", but more in the torso area than in the legs. I so wanted one of these back int he day...but really I couldn't fit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495036353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538176, "authorName": "Keith_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stratos, Bob Lutz famously called them angry kitchen appliances.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1495036358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538181, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lutz always had a dry sense of humor. Love it. \n\nFriend of mine hangs on to his old Accord, says he refuses to buy any of the newer \"Angry Birds\" because it'll scare his little boy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495036750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538196, "authorName": "Keith_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Honda always echoed their stylized \"H\" logo in the lines of the grille, headlights and air dam in their prime years, and to a lesser extent on the rear as well. It doesn't appear that current designers 'read\" the front fascia of cars and trucks as faces anymore, which is too bad. Some very memorably beautiful vehicles arose from that guiding philosophy, for instance anything Bill Mitchell era GM, they weren't just happy, they were glad. The determined, hawkishly avian look of mid-sixties Ford, notably Thunderbird and Mustang, was nice too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495037072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538210, "authorName": "The_Hun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_hun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any oil leaks? one of the under-shots is a bit blurry so can't quite tell...\n\nAny entries on the last page of the Carfax?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495037340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538241, "authorName": "aerowagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerowagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "UHHHHHGGGGGHHHHH This is only an hour away... must...not... buy it...\r\n\r\nThe last of the golden era Hondas, aside from the s2000.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495038520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538268, "authorName": "misterdeux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misterdeux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This generation of Prelude is Constantine the Great - a last glimmer of hope before a once great empire falls into decay.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1495039592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538274, "authorName": "verdelaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/verdelaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@misterdeux Yup, this was the same time-frame as the NA2 NSX... how/why did they go wrong? Blame it all on safety regs?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495039789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538288, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@verdelaw Agreed about your NSX example - it also seems as if manufacturers are afraid to draw outside the lines these days. A bunch of automotive lemmings. \n\nSo what's the fear now? Being too different?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495040327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538293, "authorName": "misterdeux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misterdeux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@verdelaw I don't think Honda even knows how they went wrong. When this car came out I was in high school and wanted nothing more in the world than a '91 Prelude SI - FWD perfection. Nice ones were ~$6000, about double what I had to spend. I settled for a hand me down VW Golf. Bummer. I still get excited when I see clean Preludes in the wild . . .", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1495040492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538334, "authorName": "CharlieO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlieo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would have sounded so much better to have been able to say, \"a new timing belt, water pump and oil change were done when the car was removed from winter storage in April, 2017. With 6 days left in the auction, the seller still has time to do it. I'll guarantee more than 100% return on investment.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1495041738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538371, "authorName": "JakeBrake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jakebrake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My buddy had one of these brand new, real fun car. Tons of torque, at least it felt that way. One little tip-these had a weird timing belt tensioner (hydraulic, if I remember correctly). His decided to give out while going about 35 mph, not beating on the car at all. Man what a mess, required a full head rebuild. If it hasn't been replaced on this one, I'd advise the buyer do it immediately", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495042635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1539340, "authorName": "chefczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chefczyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow this is going to get me into trouble...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495058578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1539341, "authorName": "Gug_Ly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gug_ly/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Gug Ly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495058780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1539367, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will be visiting the finger lakes in late July. I wonder if the seller could store this for me until then. Of course I would need a PPI and a TB/WP change before then so it would be at the dealer or a shop for a week or so.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495059960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1539436, "authorName": "ThunderHead47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderhead47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@metric - I have a 2001 Type SH with 87k miles (timing belt done done 2 years ago as a precaution) and despite my frequenting multiple Prelude forums, I am not familiar with the problem you describe. \n\nI love my BB6, it is a car that you have to DRIVE, not just ride in, and it rewards drivers wonderfully.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495062217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1539445, "authorName": "mdalton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdalton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great cars. If only I had more garage space...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495062746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1539862, "authorName": "Giediprime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/giediprime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What did the SH version bring to the table above a normal version as this one is?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495090019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1539863, "authorName": "jester747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The timing belt and water pump have not been changed, and most regular maintenance has been performed by the seller. An oil change was conducted in April 2017 when the car was taken out of winter storage. Receipts for maintenance and annual inspections performed at the local Honda dealership are included with the sale.\"\n\nAt those annual inspections did the dealer never mention that the timing belt was now X years past its use by date? Or were these emissions-type inspections? (Pardon my ignorance, my state doesn't require inspections) Just really hoping the TB not being changed is a typo, since that just doesn't jive at all with how well this car has been maintained.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495090065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1539911, "authorName": "The_Hun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_hun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Giediprime, SH had torque steering assist I believe, would be more desirable for most, I think it was also not available with auto transmission", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495105623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1539914, "authorName": "smithenhiven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithenhiven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these cars, I had an 01 in the electron pearl blue paint, such a fun car. GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495106214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540070, "authorName": "oldyota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldyota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attention BaT: more of these please.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1495116574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540258, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I finally have a good dealership after having a license for 41 years. Almost unbelievable, right? \n\nSo it doesn't surprise me that at this car's \"maintenance and annual inspections\" there was no mention of replacing the TB/WP - or if they did, maybe the seller didn't make time for the repair. Either way, silly. \n\nOn the bright side I learned something. A Prelude forum puts replacement for both items in the $600 - 800 range (on the higher end) unless you DIY. But the really helpful suggestion was to \"Cough up the extra 2 or 3 hundred and get all your belts, seals, and especially the tensioner replaced.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495123210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540264, "authorName": "uc4me (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uc4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi folks, I am the owner of the car listed here.\n\nWow, I didn't realize that the timing belt was going to be that much of an issue for people...\nI have always subscribed to mileage and type of use/abuse based replacement for timing belts verses time ( I realize that there are differing schools of thought on the subject, but that's what I have done).\n\nAnyone who would like to come and see it before the auction is up is more than welcome to. Just shoot me an email via the link above and we can set something up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495123272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540285, "authorName": "express_wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/express_wagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Directional wheels are sweet. This car is sweet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495124407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540411, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@uc4me - If the winning bid is paid in full, would you be able to store the car until late July?\n\n@TheRestOfYouWhiners (and you know who you are)...I have never seen or heard of a Honda timing belt breaking before the recommended mileage limit on a stock engine, regardless of time. And if it is that big a concern, just factor the cost of the work into your high bid. If this was a Ferrari or a Porsche I might be concerned that the owner had neglected other maintenance, but on a car like this it is not at all surprising to find careful owners who just go by mileage or who don't remember to deal with the timing belt at all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495129695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540420, "authorName": "RobEVO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robevo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SH = Torque vectoring.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495129901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540457, "authorName": "uc4me (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uc4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikeyoung00 Yes, I could hold onto it if needed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495131093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541084, "authorName": "pinski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My cousin bought one of these brand new and still has it. Garaged every day, only about 50k miles. Her and her husband brought it over to Thanksgiving last year - I demanded first right of refusal if they ever sell it. Only drawback to hers is she ordered it with an automatic :(.\n\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495140415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541249, "authorName": "honda1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honda1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikeyoung00\r\n\r\nGood point on the whiners of the TB not being done. I have not\r\nhad a chance to look it up but most Honda TB replacement intervals are at 90k miles, I would not worry about the age of the original belt either. This is a non issue. To prospective buyers, get this beauty, it is one of the last good ones left out there and if your that worried about the TB/WP drop it off at the local dealer and have if done, easy peasy. Like I said at the beginning of the auction, if this were in Texas it would be mine, it would have been my 15th Honda.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495142891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541563, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ThunderHead47 : I just did a Duck Duck Go search for 5th gen prelude synchro (no quotes) and got relevant hits from preludeonline.com, preludepower.com, and preludezone.com.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495153270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541619, "authorName": "Chooch84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chooch84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm picking up an SH next week, can confirm these are a riot to fling around corners! GLWTA and I hope it gets ITR money :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495156310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541717, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chooch84 Shhh...You've already got yours. Let us get in the game at a fair price. ;-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495162944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541724, "authorName": "Carlo_Muro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlo_muro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People remember them fondly. Not many left. Nobody suspects they'll ever be collectible. The original owners are mostly still alive with much more disposable income. \n\nWe've got the recipe for a bubble car here folks. Buy in now.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495163111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541749, "authorName": "MykP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mykp/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by MykP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495164600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1542090, "authorName": "CorvetteGuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvetteguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are GREAT cars. Solid, well built, well engineered, great driving, quality through and through. \r\n\r\nI owned a 1992 Si and 1994 VTEC. The engine is the same and is a real gem. The transmission is sweet shifting... just a great car. Way underrated!\r\n\r\nIf I was in need for a daily driver, I would bid on this now. You can't go wrong.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495204439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542297, "authorName": "gokstate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gokstate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MattGraf: There a surprising amount of back seat room in this generation--not cross country traveling, but kids fit comfortably behind me (and I'm 6'2\")\n@Carlo Muro: You're right--no one bought these as collectors and the other problem is--they're really damn fun to drive, so it's hard to keep the mileage down! \n\nFor me, this is one of the best \"driver's cars\" you can get. Great analog feeling and sits low to the ground in stock suspension. Double wishbone suspension, fantastic cornering. To me, it compares well with a FRS/BRZ in handling (though FWD).\n\nOne area to check for rust is in the trunk well where the spare sits. This one looks pretty good, but I can't see the whole thing. The rear tail light housings don't make great seals in the back and can allow water to pool in the well--more of a problem on outdoor cars, which this doesn't look to have been. This one has the optional trunk mat--which go for about $500 now on ebay if you can find them.\n\nHave owned mine for about 3 years and it has been dead reliable. Replaced the TB b/c I've had an interference engine TB go before, though it wasn't due on mileage. \n\nSome people prefer the non-SH model if you wish to make huge modifications. The aftermarket wasn't huge on these to begin with, and some things (like Jackson Racing Superchargers) are no longer FS. However, the SH had a pretty well dialed in suspension from Honda, so the purists can enjoy it (either of them really) in stock form.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495211548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542306, "authorName": "gokstate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gokstate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh-and for those asking about the airbag cover color compared with the steering wheel, mine is the same way--just the contrast b/w the leather steering wheel and the airbag cover material--I think it's the lighting in the photo accentuating it. I doubt it bother many--and if it does, use some glossy interior detailer and that would minimize it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495211711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542353, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is approaching SH money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495214037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542593, "authorName": "ColdinMB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coldinmb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang.. I still want one 19 years later. Good thing US/Cdn exchange rates are so strong, I can't quite justify the $$. I can't even blame the wife, she'd want this one more than me... what to do, what to do... better turn off the computer and find something else less expensive to do!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495220241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543053, "authorName": "PullG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pullg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikeyoung00 - timing belts...been there, broke that on my '84 Prelude, around midnight on a very dark, very deserted Tennessee country road. I've been religious about changing the belt ever since. I think the main issue is that unless you're very lucky (as I was), breaking a TB on these cars means a bill for something between a new head and a new engine, so people prefer not to risk it. I wouldn't let that stop a buyer for this car, though...simply change the belt, and it's good.\n\n@metric - the 5th gear synchro is typically a high-mileage problem...common enough o make it onto the enthusiast forums, but not common enough to worry much about (unless yours is going!) My '92 is past a quarter-million miles and still shifts like butter!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495227249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543295, "authorName": "Pistol_Pete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol_pete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been watching the price on this as it is one of my favourite of the Honda family. Then today, a local car, '99 VTEC in green with gray cloth interior came up for sale. One owner, 133K miles & a five speed for an ask of $4500. Timing is never good it seems, as we are deep, in many ways, into a recent house purchase & renovation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495235831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543445, "authorName": "uc4me (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uc4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i have replaced the taillight gaskets. Luckily I caught the issue before any damage happened. Bottom of trunk is nice and tidy.\n\nNo fifth gear synchro problems either.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495244550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543607, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That streak on the underside of the hood....power steering fluid from an uncapped reservoir?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495256770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544572, "authorName": "Gug_Ly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gug_ly/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Gug Ly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495378996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1544720, "authorName": "jpunzak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpunzak/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by jpunzak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495391382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1544787, "authorName": "jpunzak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpunzak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the condition of the A/C?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495400255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544833, "authorName": "uc4me (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uc4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ice cold, everything functions as it should.\n\nYup, left the cap off once and it still collects dirt.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495404886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1545566, "authorName": "jpunzak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpunzak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does it track going down the road and under braking? Does it steer straight with the wheel centered?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495475749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1545656, "authorName": "uc4me (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uc4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It tracks straight and handles excellent, brakes as it should, no shaking or pulsation.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495478980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1546962, "authorName": "Mr._Blonde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._blonde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "G.E.H. Golden Era Honda The cars made between 1990 and 2001 are such great cars. I remember wanting one of these for a graduation present when I got out of H.S. in 98'", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495519584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1546991, "authorName": "verdelaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/verdelaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it just me or is this a steal? I feel like a fun car in good condition with everything working for less than $4900 is approaching \"eff it\" territory.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495526560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547062, "authorName": "Gug_Ly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gug_ly/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Gug Ly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495542463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1547065, "authorName": "mdmiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdmiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1998 I bought a brand new Prelude SH, silver-blue. Absolutely loved it. The ATT (automatic torque transfer) made it corner on rails. This looks like a very fine example.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495542591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547073, "authorName": "The_Hun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_hun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's remind ourselves that this is not an SH. Fine example but plenty of it around, even if not in same condition, the numbers produced will keep appreciation at bay. Now, 10yrs from now will be a different story...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495543238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547151, "authorName": "Sernorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sernorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pistol Pete, I once knew a guy by the same name who flew \"planes\" are you that same guy?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495546330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547152, "authorName": "The_Hun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_hun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@us4me - can you comment on the condition of the tires - how many miles? thread left?. Sumitomo's eat up pretty quickly (ask me how I know) and no good shots of the tire thread in the gallery...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495546379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547301, "authorName": "Kjeldaas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjeldaas/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by Kjeldaas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495551417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1547383, "authorName": "uc4me (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uc4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tires have about 60% tread left.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495553862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547386, "authorName": "Jeremywight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeremywight/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Jeremywight", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495553940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1547445, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1997 Car and Driver this was the best-handling car under $30k, including the Miata. Although it was the SH version, the SH wasn't working at the time. These are great cars, bulletproof, the Fulvia-like in their light controls and handling.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495556066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547501, "authorName": "Porscheminiamateur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porscheminiamateur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My love with the preludes started in the 80s when my uncle bought a brand new gold over light gream leather interior, it was something else. Since then I always like the preludes, the style and performance are incredible for the price you pay. This one should get close the the $10k. Good Luck to the seller and future owner", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495558073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547543, "authorName": "The_Hun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_hun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "10k is S2000 territory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495559485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547620, "authorName": "Alacrity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alacrity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an '86 Prelude for a couple years that I bought new when I lived in SF. Tied for best gearbox/best shifting car I ever owned. Beyond reliable. Long road trips, short errand runs, dull commutes, weekend canyon bashing... all very good with that car. Other manufacturers should get one of these and reverse engineer the gearbox and linkage setup (are you listening BMW, Subaru, GM?) Regardless whether the car is fwd or rwd or awd, there has to be a way to emulate the sweetness of how these Hondas shift.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495561818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547640, "authorName": "Uberfun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uberfun/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Uberfun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495562240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1547678, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by mikeyoung00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495563643, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1547682, "authorName": "The_Hun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_hun/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by The_Hun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495563700, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1547683, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really? Hmmm.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495563723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548047, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@The_Hun $10k is clapped out, rebuilt title AP1 S2000 territory.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495570273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548088, "authorName": "Old_Dog_No_Trix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_dog_no_trix/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by Old_Dog_No_Trix", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495571186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548113, "authorName": "Bull49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bull49/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by Bull49", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495571546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548122, "authorName": "Morovasa13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morovasa13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super clean and original example. \nThis may be the last one like this as clean remaining. If I didn't just agree to pick up another toy I would be bidding on this one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495571680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548139, "authorName": "Old_Dog_No_Trix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_dog_no_trix/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Old_Dog_No_Trix", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495571853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548143, "authorName": "Kjeldaas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjeldaas/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Kjeldaas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495571889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548144, "authorName": "Old_Dog_No_Trix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_dog_no_trix/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Old_Dog_No_Trix", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495571982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548147, "authorName": "Bull49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bull49/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by Bull49", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548146, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just passed my max bid.\nGood luck, bidders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548148, "authorName": "brewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewer/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by brewer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572082, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548153, "authorName": "Kjeldaas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjeldaas/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by Kjeldaas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548155, "authorName": "jeffdetrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffdetrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That escalated quickly.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548154, "authorName": "Bull49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bull49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright then.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548156, "authorName": "K-Mart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k-mart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy ^***^ now there's a player", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548162, "authorName": "mdvargh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdvargh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am relieved this is going for beyond my price point. I can stop trying to coax more money out of my wallet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495572299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548163, "authorName": "brewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewer/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by brewer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548164, "authorName": "Old_Dog_No_Trix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_dog_no_trix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!! to brewer! Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548171, "authorName": "Bull49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bull49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mdvargh same boat, bro. I knew i should have bought this off honda-tech when i had the chance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495572413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548173, "authorName": "brewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/23/17 for $7,900 to brewer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572424, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1548175, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kjeldaas lands what surely must have been a knock-out blow,and brewer gets off the mat and answers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495572442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548179, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect Kjeldaas over-amped his last bid by a grand accidentally.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495572486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548181, "authorName": "mdvargh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdvargh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mazel tov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548184, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While finding nice Ludes with this kind of mileage is a challenge, it is not impossible. Surprised by how high this one got. Aberration or new data point? \n\nCongratulations to the seller on the solid price, and to the buyer on getting a great ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495572552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548186, "authorName": "Bull49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bull49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome apparently it wouldn't have mattered.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495572565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548189, "authorName": "TheRuncible", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theruncible/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bub\u00b7ble -- used to refer to a good or fortunate situation that is isolated from reality or unlikely to last", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495572663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548192, "authorName": "brewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks. that was exciting! I bought one new in 1999 and you just don't find them this original with a manual often. I've been looking for a while so I don't mind paying up.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1495572699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548196, "authorName": "Gtsilver16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtsilver16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sometimes you gotta pay up because money is secondary if the car is rare", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495572791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548326, "authorName": "The_Hun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_hun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495574611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548452, "authorName": "Rathertakearide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rathertakearide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the buyer adds the next 50,000 miles to this car, they'll understand just what a screaming value: cost of ownership and smiles/mile they got.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495577523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548780, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1992, Honda seemingly wrecked the Prelude styling, but got it back for 1997. Trouble is, the SUV craze was on, and this was expensive for what it is. I've had five Hondas and all but one older than 2005.\n\nThey are the apitomy of driving a slow car fast. The low height of the car and view from the seat that the car has no front at all will never happen again. They rode as if on rails, and the instrument cluster was perfect. Acura carried this on for a while, but it's gone for good. \n\nThis has created colors, and I hope it lives forever.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495594367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548975, "authorName": "verdelaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/verdelaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikeyoung00 New data point I think. This one turned my head.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495630616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1549419, "authorName": "gokstate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gokstate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Achman -- in the Car and Driver article with Type SH, the ATTS wasn't on because (if I read correctly) the car has to come to \"operating temperature\" before it kicks in--so a cold car won't demonstrate--important to remember if someone is going for a test drive and wanting to see the ATTS in action.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495646973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3748958, "authorName": "oldyota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldyota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brewer\r\nLooking through the comments of the current SC 2001 Honda Prelude for sale, appeared as if you may be looking for another in OEM configuration? If so, please feel free to contact me, I have low-mile 1997 Prelude base in complete OEM configuration with all maintenance up-to-date in excellent condition. Didn't want to post on current auction as I wasn't trying to interfere, but it seemed you were not interested in that specific auction, and there is no other way to contact BaT participants. Cheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571222374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3748966, "authorName": "brewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldyota - Yeah, personally...I think that car's a hot mess, a crying shame that such a low mile example was bastardized that way IMO. Thanks for allowing me to vent! Lets talk, nev376 at aol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571223132, "type": "comment"}]