Used 1996 Honda Prelude
1996 Honda Prelude Overview
Prelude Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Honda Prelude (1991-1996) a 4.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 215 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Honda Prelude
"1 owner bought new--great"
"I wanted one of these when i saw a friend with a 3rd Gen. Then when the 4 Gen came out i really wanted one bought mine in 1993 still own it has 93k on the odometer. Have made many upgrades, same motor 2.3 Automatic and will still squeak the tires. Love my Prelude!!"
"Absolutely, the best car."
"1992. 283,000 miles running. Great."
"Love this little car"
"I have owned my Prelude for 3 years and absolutely love it. It drives/handles and responds like you would not believe even with 142,000 it has alot of power for a 4 banger, I actually had it up to 127 miles per hour and you wouldn't even believe you were going that fast, no vibration or shimmy at all. The off the line acceleration is remarkable, I let a friend drive it once and they said that driving this car slow is like putting a cheetah on a leash. The only negative sides that I can see are no where to put any kind of drink and the back seats are only good for holding CD cases and other things. But the seats up front are able to slide enough to the rear to fit my 6'5" 250lb boyfriend without having to go all the way back, People say that your car is an extension of your personality well I never believed that until I bought this car I am a 45 year old woman and have owned too many different cars over the years but this is my first honda and as far as it being an extension of my personality well let's just say that I'm a firm believer in that comment now as this car is really me and as far as Honda well I don't think I'll own anything but a Honda from now on. Red Hot and Racey"
Overall 1996 Honda Prelude Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Honda Prelude is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Honda Prelude quality a 4.8 out of 5.
1996 Honda Prelude Reliability
The 1996 Honda Prelude receives an average consumer rating of 4.7 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Prelude Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Prelude, here are some of its best features:
- Sweet styling
- Engine will lasts forever using Mobil 1 oil.
- Handling, reliability, styling, fuel economy
- Peppy, fun to drive and ease of handling.
- Great handling, Sounds amazing, lots of power,
1996 Honda Prelude MPG by Trim
1996 Prelude S Coupe 2D - city 21 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1996 Prelude Si Coupe 2D - city 19 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1996 Prelude VTEC Coupe 2D - city 19 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1996 Prelude Safety
1996 Honda Prelude Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1996 Honda Prelude
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1996 Honda Prelude Depreciation
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1996 Honda Prelude Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | - | $1,950 | $996 | ||
2023 | $25 | $1,925 | $974 | ||
2024 | $19 | $1,906 | $937 | ||
2025 | $236 | $1,670 | $904 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Honda Prelude Depreciation
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2809 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 80.2 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 44.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 174.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 7.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.9 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 100.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.5 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 21 mpg | ||
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Highway | 26 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Performance
Horsepower | 135 @ 5200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 142 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles |
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1996 Honda Prelude Safety
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1996 Honda Prelude Rankings
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