Used 1997 Honda Prelude
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1997 Honda Prelude Overview
Prelude Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Honda Prelude (1997-2001) a 4.8 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 97% recommend it. These figures are based on 293 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Honda Prelude
"Great Car I have had it for two yrs. Fun to Drive."
"I Love this Car Fun and Easy to Drive."
"Sporty, reliable, and a back seat!"
"This car is super sporty but with enough room for 4 people. Unlike a lot of sports cars, this one actually has a back seat you can fit people in. Over the 10 years I have owned this car, i have never had any big mechanical issue. It runs as great today as it did when i bought it brand new. Love my honda!"
"best car ever"
"awesome car that will never fail you"
Overall 1997 Honda Prelude Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Honda Prelude is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Honda Prelude quality a 4.9 out of 5.
1997 Honda Prelude Reliability
The 1997 Honda Prelude receives an average consumer rating of 4.8 overall and a 4.9 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Prelude Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Prelude, here are some of its best features:
- Value is retained. Lots of Fun to drive.
- Reliable, tiptronic option, sporty
- One of the best cars I’ve owned other than my 2000 Integra
- Fun to drive
- Great interior, ahead of its time for the year. Fun, and quick
1997 Honda Prelude MPG by Trim
1997 Prelude Type SH Coupe 2D - city 21 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1997 Prelude Coupe 2D - city 21 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1997 Prelude Safety
1997 Honda Prelude Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1997 Honda Prelude
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1997 Honda Prelude Values and Prices
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1997 Honda Prelude Depreciation
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1997 Honda Prelude Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | - | $2,777 | $1,750 | ||
2023 | $38 | $2,739 | $1,718 | ||
2024 | $26 | $2,713 | $1,661 | ||
2025 | $295 | $2,418 | $1,586 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Honda Prelude Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3042 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 77.5 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 86.2 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.7 inches | ||
Overall Length | 178.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 8.7 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 101.8 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.0 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
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 | 195 @ 7000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 156 @ 5250 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.2 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles |
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Interior
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1997 Honda Prelude Safety
Safety Features & Technology
1997 Honda Prelude Rankings
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