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 292 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1999 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 1999 Honda Prelude Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1999 Honda Prelude is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1999 Honda Prelude quality a 4.9 out of 5.
1999 Honda Prelude Reliability
The 1999 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 1999 Prelude Features
According to drivers of the 1999 Prelude, here are some of its best features:
1999 Prelude Coupe 2D - city 20 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1999 Prelude Type SH Coupe 2D - city 20 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1999 Honda Prelude front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.
1999 Honda Prelude Safety Features
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $2,844 | $1,902 | ||
2022 | + $61 | $2,905 | $1,850 | ||
2023 | $78 | $2,827 | $1,767 | ||
2024 | $3 | $2,824 | $1,712 |
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Curb Weight | 2954 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 78.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 178.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.8 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 8.7 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 101.8 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.0 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 24 mpg | ||
Combined | 22 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 200 @ 7000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 156 @ 5250 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.2 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles |