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Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

How many threads are you going to start on this ‘issue’? Just give us a number so we can estimate when you will be done.

GoZoner Aug 16, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

One thread is enough. Multiple threads pollutes the site for no reason.

El Chorizo Aug 17, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 6

Platform Longevity

The Prelude will have only minor changes, if any, for the next 3 years. A niche product is not going to garner Honda resources especially when: Honda is battling other manufacturers on their main...

GoZoner Friday at 8:29 AM 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

Platform Longevity

Dear "rexracer" – it would be nice if you’d finally just buy the Prelude instead of constantly digging up justifications for not doing so—like claiming "Honda is just about to finally install a...

faithboy Friday at 10:45 PM 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

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Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

In this case I don’t think it is snake oil because Honda themselves have issued service bulletins about thermo issues and blown head gaskets. My question is how widespread the problem is? And if...

P PGH2 Aug 16, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

Yet another thread on this ‘issue’. Moderator, can you do something about this?

GoZoner Aug 16, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

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Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

It does feel a bit like this is becoming a place to complain about the failed engines in our Honda Preludes. Even though nobody has got a failed engine in their Honda Prelude.... Maybe it would...

P pillred Aug 16, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

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Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

Guys, please keep this place friendly. We are a small community already. If you don't want to see what someone has to say add them to your ignore list. Please don't make me have to start moderating.

El Chorizo Aug 16, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

No, it’s not that simple—I was actually wondering why you’re making such a fuss here, starting three or four threads on the exact same topic and basically just stirring up panic.

faithboy Aug 16, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

....from the issue. I think it is reasonable to want to know these things. I think any potential Prelude owner would want clarification on this before buying one. I also would think current owners...

Alfettaman Aug 17, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

Easy fix, just drive everywhere in S+. No more random heat cycles, and it goes vroom vroom.

PR76UDE Aug 17, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

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Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

Easy fix, just drive everywhere in S+. No more random heat cycles, and it goes vroom vroom. That's exactly what I've been doing too. I've also been keeping a careful record of all the head...

Alfettaman Aug 17, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Week of

Aug 15, 2026

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Prelude Sales, Month-to-Month, USA

Here is a graphic showing month-to-month sales of the 6G Honda Prelude. If I can keep my attention going, I'll update this regularly (quarterly, at least). This is based on official Honda monthly reports.

GoZoner

Aug 9, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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PR76UDE

Not long now til I collect it :D

PR76UDE

Aug 14, 2026 2026+ Honda Prelude Build Threads 🔧

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Hello from Eastern Montana

Trucked it in from Ohio to get the Meteorite Gray. Arrived on Thursday.

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mykl

Aug 15, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋

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Greeting from Thailand. Sawasdee krab :) herewith my son ‘Red Crimson’ Nice to meet you all roadster brothers.

C ChawalitW-RC Aug 15, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 5

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Official 6th Gen Honda Prelude Spotted Thread! 📸

I saw a white one in Lemoyne, PA. I saw a blue on in West Manchester, PA but didn't get a photo. Having had mine for a week, it's looking less white by the day. Sometimes in the sun it looks...

P pillred Aug 11, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

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Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

I used to never buy extended warranties for the same reason. On my 2019 Volvo I did not purchase the extended warranty which would have been $3k. Instead I wound up paying $15k+ for...

P pillred Aug 12, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

YouTube's most annoying crackpot. Would rather stick forks in my ears that listen to his crackly damn intro.

PR76UDE Aug 15, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 8

At Last, somebody gets it.

I let my son, who is a "sports car enthusiast", drive the Prelude for the first time on a combination of straightline and curvy roads. He was impressed!!! The quick response from a standing...

Jusbs549 Aug 10, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

I am considering a Prelude. What did you drive before your Prelude?

Hi. I am considering a Prelude. I love fun driving cars. How do you like your Prelude and what did you drive prior to your Prelude? What other cars did you consider buying? How do you like your...

Cyberhound Aug 10, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

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Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

You can't put a price on peace of mind for 8 years. I hear you. It can mean the difference between repair anxiety and not enjoying the car and not worrying about it and enjoying it.

R rexracer Aug 12, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

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Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

There does seem to be a difference here between countries regarding warranty. Here in the UK I have driven Toyotas for 25 years and now have a GR Yaris with my Prelude. When I bought that I...

O OldCoupeGRGuy Aug 15, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Does the Prelude use the same problematic LF engine that has bad head gaskets?

It is crazy how popular he is. Because he had some basic solid advice 15 years ago, and then figured out how to pander to YouTube's algorithm with outrage slop.

PR76UDE Aug 15, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

What's your biggest gripe with the prelude?

I keep all my cars for 10 years or more; the last 5 being where the investment starts paying off. Integra sold at 220k; Rav4 at 170k; CR-Z at 125k. I'm not worried in the least. Of course, I...

GoZoner Aug 12, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

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At Last, somebody gets it.

I like how the Youtuber compared it to a Delorean he recently drove, saying that car also had incredible looks but was underpowered as well...still everyone wants one (hmmmm, maybe the Prelude...

P pillred Aug 9, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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Official 6th Gen Honda Prelude Spotted Thread! 📸

I saw a white one in Lemoyne, PA. I saw a blue on in West Manchester, PA but didn't get a photo.

Alex_Waverley Aug 11, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

Week of

Aug 8, 2026

🏆 First Place

📆 What have you done to your Prelude today?

Washed. (It is 1/2 way in the street so I can rinse the driveway.)

GoZoner

Aug 6, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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Hello guys! Greetings from Prague, Czech Republic.

I'm 36 and just bought a white 2026 Prelude. It looks like I'm an exception among the mostly 50–60-year-old owners of this car. 😄 I owned a CR-Z for six years in my twenties...

feldsam

Aug 2, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋

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📆 What have you done to your Prelude today?

So technically, " I " didn't do it, but I got my car back today after a week... The entire car was paint corrected, then had Xpel Ultimate Plus 10 year warranty PPF put on...

Jusbs549

Aug 5, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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Did you test drive a Prelude before buying one?

Frankly i view the price as a feature/benefit. "Why would you spend that kind of money on a Honda (or a watch, or a stereo component)? Because I like it, and because I can.

Alex_Waverley Aug 7, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

Most common color for the Prelude

There are currently ~1,000 for sale in the US (see link below) - looks like approximately 40, 30, 10, 10, 10% as white, blue, black, grey, red. (For sale listing rates are not manufacturing rates...

GoZoner Aug 6, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

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At Last, somebody gets it.

As per the title, not another Prelude bashing review.

P pillred Aug 8, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

📆 What have you done to your Prelude today?

So technically, " I " didn't do it, but I got my car back today after a week... The entire car was paint corrected, then had Xpel Ultimate Plus 10 year warranty PPF put on Front bumper, hood...

El Chorizo Aug 5, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

2026+ Honda Prelude Issues, Repairs, Warranty 📋 8

Speed Volume compensation not working?

I tried checking it with music from various sources music on my iPhone, the car’s FM radio, Sirius/XM (through my phone), and the source of music seems irrelevant. it It also does not seem to...

CiceroGirl Aug 2, 2026 2026+ Honda Prelude Issues, Repairs, Warranty 📋 🔥 4

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OEM HomeLink Mirror Retrofit (Confirmed Compatible)

Hello everyone, I can confirm that the OEM Honda Accord HomeLink mirror retrofit is fully compatible with the 2026 Honda Prelude. Parts required: Automatic Day/Night Mirror Kit (P/N...

feldsam Aug 2, 2026 2026+ Honda Prelude Interior Mods 🎛️ 🔥 4

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My beauty swan-flounder

Hi everyone! I ordered the Prelude in February without a test drive—I didn't actually take it for a spin until late March—but I was 100% sure I wanted this car. It arrived at the dealership in...

faithboy Aug 2, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 3

2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 11

I bought the 2026 Honda prelude, first impressions.

Black with a black interior and the Black Package is a real head-turner—it looks absolutely stunning! However, it must be said that—just like with the CTR—some of the shapes, creases, and visual...

faithboy Aug 2, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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Gift pack.

If you were an early buyer in Japan you got a fancy watch.

PR76UDE Aug 6, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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Gift pack.

If you were an early buyer in Japan you got a fancy watch. The lucky B****ds!, lol.

P pillred Aug 6, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

Nobody will buy this car?

Youth is wasted on the Young (Oscar Wilde) Younger customers are put off by the perceived lack of performance, and they don't yet have much disposable income; furthermore, if they did have that...

faithboy Aug 7, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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S-plus - Is it really 'fake'

I have not researched it. How is the Prelude’s hybrid technology been holding up in the Civic Hybrid? How long has the same Civic Hybrid technology been around and used? Honda's first...

Alfettaman Aug 6, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

Week of

Aug 1, 2026

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The Performance-Built 2026 Honda Prelude Hybrid

It has a few things that I’m not crazy about, and would trade this one in for a “Type R” version with a 300hp engine and MT in a heartbeat, but all the people saying that the new Prelude is just a Civic hybrid coupe either haven’t...

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rexracer

Jul 28, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Photos & Videos 📸

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$10K savings in gas over 5 years compared to Nissan Z

The Prelude and Nissan Z are different cars. What they have in common is both are 2-door hatchbacks, are fun to drive and are very easy on the eyes. I would say both look great...

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rexracer

Jul 31, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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Did you test drive a Prelude before buying one?

Test drove their demo car for an hour, alone. Ordered mine within five minutes of getting back. I cannot understand being expected to buy this kind of car without a test drive.

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Liverfluke

Jul 30, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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What's your biggest gripe with the prelude?

My biggest gripe with the Prelude is people who constantly look for reasons to gripe about the Prelude. "Yeah, but it should have 500hp, a manual transmission, mid-engine, panoramic roof...

Alfettaman Jul 28, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

I am considering a Prelude. What did you drive before your Prelude?

I loved my BRZ. How do you like the Prelude compared to your BRZ? How is the Prelude handling, chassis balance, steering feel, braking, power compared to the BRZ? Is the Prelude quieter than the...

Alex_Waverley Jul 27, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

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I am considering a Prelude. What did you drive before your Prelude?

Hi. I am considering a Prelude. I love fun driving cars. How do you like your Prelude and what did you drive prior to your Prelude? What other cars did you consider buying? How do you like your...

C Christaltips Jul 30, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Atlantic Highway

We've really enjoyed driving the Atlantic Highway (A39) from Cornwall to North Devon in our Prelude. The road has a real mixture of sweeping bends, tight corners and some narrow lanes at times...

inventor Jul 27, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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Will this actually do anything...PRL down pipe/front pipe

I’d leave the car alone. You run the risk of warranty issues and gain no performance.

R rexracer Jul 28, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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Has anyone ever asked you...?

I’ve had more of ‘I thought it was a Porsche…’ than ‘is it’

S SSV Jul 26, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

37MPG TOPS

I currently have the Civic hybrid; my long-term average is 55.7 mpg. I'm hoping my Prelude, when I eventually get it in September, will be near that. Do you drive it quite hard, or is the British...

BlueTiger Jul 29, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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Is the optional real spoiler a factory, port, or dealer installed option?

In the UK it’s dealer fit. I prefer the car without.

L Liverfluke Aug 1, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

Playing music.

I think a USB drive in the USB data port will work It does work fine in my car (EU version). I put all (!) my music in MP3 format on one single micro USB stick and browse through hundreds of...

Passfeller Jul 26, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

2026+ Honda Prelude News 📰 🏆 First Place

Playing music.

I can also confirm. I loaded up a bunch of audiobooks on a USB stick and was playing it fine. One of the menu items is "USB" and is a player dedicated to the usb port. Someone mentioned usb...

Ransquid Jul 27, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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Playing music.

Spotify is great. But it is problematic as streaming is not always reliable, especially when stuck in heavy traffic when EVERYONE is trying to stream something! 🤨 For the last decade I’ve been...

P pillred Jul 29, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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I am considering a Prelude. What did you drive before your Prelude?

Been driving Lexus hybrids for the last 8 years, last was an ES 300h. Great car, super comfortable and excellent fuel efficiency, but I almost never needed all the space it offered, plus: I lusted...

Passfeller Jul 27, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

Week of

Jul 25, 2026

Great review 👏🏻

Honestly, I love this guys approach. And his knowledge of all things Honda. 🦾

Passfeller

Jul 22, 2026 2026+ Honda Prelude News 📰

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2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🥈 Second Place

Awards

Great to see that the new Prelude has been quietly collecting an increasing number of awards… New Car World Championships – Best coupe https://www.newcarworldchamps.com/...

Jul 24, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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I am considering a Prelude. What did you drive before your Prelude?

My previous car was a Hyundai Veloster... Before that I had a Honda CR-Z... There was nothing else that I considered instead of the Prelude - I was very happy with my...

Jul 25, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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I am considering a Prelude. What did you drive before your Prelude?

I managed to convince my wife that with two young children, the Accord Type-R would make an excellent 'family' car ;) We kept it for 20 years and it never missed a beat and now the kids have left...

inventor Jul 25, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Motor Trend - Figure-Eight Lap Times - Prelude Wins!

Motor Trend has a standard test that they put many cars through. The 2026 Prelude 'wins' compared to comparable cars - 2-door coupes. Here is the compiling of the above table...

PR76UDE Jul 19, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 6

An owner's review.

There are a few things in the video that I bet most owners did not know, like holding down the S+ shift button for 2 seconds sends it into individual mode, and when in S+, if you hold the minus...

PR76UDE Jul 19, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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Has anyone ever asked you...?

"...is it a Porsche?" I've been asked a few times now! [Not a real photo - just a bit of fun... :)]

Alfettaman Jul 25, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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3 Months In Thoughts

We love roadtrip vacations. The drive to and from destinations is as much the trip for us. The drive is part of the vacation for us. We absolutely love the SE part of the country. We have driven...

Jusbs549 Jul 25, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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S-plus - Is it really 'fake'

The 1.1 kWh capacity is really the only thing it has in common with a conventional 12 V lead-acid accumulator. 72 lithium ion cells (instead of six lead-acid ones!), 260V, and capable of ultra...

L Liverfluke Jul 20, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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I am considering a Prelude. What did you drive before your Prelude?

Hi. I am considering a Prelude. I love fun driving cars. How do you like your Prelude and what did you drive prior to your Prelude? What other cars did you consider buying? How do you like your...

R rexracer Jul 25, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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The 2026 Honda Prelude is NOT slow, just misunderstood.

As an aside, I swapped out my BRZ for my 2022 Outback a few days ago. I had been driving the BRZ and the Prelude for about a month with the Outback in storage. The OB has some handling mods...

R rexracer Jul 25, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

Autocross

The organizers got me on the course. The engine sound is not mine, it is the car after me, the pink one: You can see many of the other cars (and judge how slow I was, hah!):

GoZoner Jul 19, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

An owner's review.

Similarly, with S+ switched off, pull and hold the + paddle and the letter ‘M’ will appear on the instrument panel. You can now use the plus and minus paddles to manually set a fixed level of...

Alfettaman Jul 20, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 2

New Member Introductions 👋 🏆 First Place

Awards

NA Car of the Year - Prelude vs Charger vs Sentra. Come on Prelude, easy win. (Charger and Sentra, what a sad list)

GoZoner Jul 25, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 2

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Delivery date, finally!

Ouch that's quite a while to wait. My order went in late May. Honda UK pre-orders cars before they have a final buyer. These cars are produced before customer orders. They are shipped on the...

B Bartisol Jul 22, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 2

Week of

Jul 18, 2026

Honda Plus plus

I was lucky enough to collect my Prelude back in March on Friday 13th, one of the early UK examples. I was hoping my collection date would bode well and so far the Prelude has exceeded my expectations in every department! It is such a...

inventor

Jul 14, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋

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Off-Topic Discussion 🎉 🥈 Second Place

New Prelude Haters

Maybe this isn't just a Prelude specific issue - perhaps it's also a societal one, born out of a collision between populism and social media? Populism thrives on dividing...

Alex_Waverley

Jul 15, 2026 Off-Topic Discussion 🎉

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Motor Trend - Figure-Eight Lap Times - Prelude Wins!

Motor Trend has a standard test that they put many cars through. The 2026 Prelude 'wins' compared to comparable cars - 2-door coupes. Here is the compiling of the above...

GoZoner

Jul 14, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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Road Trip: 2,000 Miles in Six Days

My wife and I took our 'flame red' Prelude in a road trip, 2,000 miles over six days - but only four days of driving. We traveled from Bend Oregon to San Diego California. Going down via Route...

GoZoner Jul 17, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 5

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Alfetta: a brief introduction [way off topic]

As well as lots of Hondas and other makes, I’ve owned Alfa Romeo Alfettas for nearly all of my adult life – hence the ‘Alfettaman’ handle. Launched in 1972, these cars were brilliantly engineered...

Alfettaman Jul 12, 2026 Off-Topic Discussion 🎉 🔥 5

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Just ordered one...

In the US there an about 625 currently for sale. Here is the color breakdown:

GoZoner Jul 14, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 4

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Prelude HRC

I went down to Goodwood Festival of Speed and took a couple of photo's of the HRC. I was chatting to a couple of the chaps on the stand and said I am getting my Blue Prelude in 3 weeks and was...

O OldCoupeGRGuy Jul 14, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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An owner's review.

P pillred Jul 18, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

I bought the 2026 Honda prelude, first impressions.

In the UK, black is the no-extra-cost option; is that the same there? It looks mean in that colour, a bit nightrider, lol. Over here (Germany) grey is the only no-extra cost option. I paid 800 €...

Passfeller Jul 16, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

New Member Introductions 👋 🏆 First Place

What's your biggest gripe with the prelude?

Go on, I dare you to put it to the test, lol. In the US the reported tank capacity is 10.6 gallons. As the fuel gauge has 10 divisions that is about 1 gal per. (It is actually 0.9 gal per tick)...

GoZoner Jul 14, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

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Lumo AI

I've been playing around with photo manipulation in Lumo AI. Lumo is a creation of the folks at Proton Mail. As with all PM products it is 100% private and secure. I uploaded a photo of the...

Alex_Waverley Jul 16, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Photos & Videos 📸 🔥 3

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New Prelude Haters

It all boils down to sour grapes. Definitely. I wish more people would come here from the FB group because the positivity is so much better here. No haters, just genuinely interested members.

El Chorizo Jul 13, 2026 Off-Topic Discussion 🎉 🔥 3

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Old People love the new Honda Prelude

I'm in mid 60s and have a blue one on order. I firmly believe when people see one driving slowly past them or they see one parked they will love it straight away and won't care what the internet...

O OldCoupeGRGuy Jul 16, 2026 2026+ Honda Prelude News 📰 🔥 2

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New Belgian Member

Hello, My name is Marc, and I ordered a Prelude in Belgium on February 26th, Racing Blue Pearl paint, black leather trim, Illumination Pack. This will be my first Honda, and it's a bit of a...

B Bartisol Jul 18, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 2

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An owner's review.

There are a few things in the video that I bet most owners did not know, like holding down the S+ shift button for 2 seconds sends it into individual mode, and when in S+, if you hold the minus...

P pillred Jul 18, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 2

Week of

Jul 11, 2026

New old guy here.

Welcome! I’m an old American woman (let’s just say over 55, LOL) and I find the obsession by American men (sorry, but it is almost always men bashing the new Prelude) with 0-60 times and horsepower numbers both amusing and annoying...

CiceroGirl

Jul 9, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋

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Wow! Finally, a North American balanced, dare I say it, favourable review.

I watched this tonight after a few drinks to celebrate England's World Cup win, and thought you would all like to see someone finally from across the pond who actually gets...

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pillred

Jul 11, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Photos & Videos 📸

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2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🥉 Third Place

US Tariff Impact on MSRP??

I'm delighted that my Prelude was built in Japan. It seems to be mainly American reviewers who are saying that the new Prelude is over-priced at 40,000 US dollars. In the UK...

Jul 5, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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3 Months In Thoughts

"The 2026 Prelude is more Prelude than the Prelude ever was. It was always Honda's experimental platform — sporty coupes that were never cheap or fast. Adjusted for inflation, this one is among...

CiceroGirl Jul 11, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Silly little details…

The depth of engineering in a car is often reflected in 101 daft little details – small things that collectively indicate how much thought has gone into its design. A few examples that I like on...

Alfettaman Jul 9, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

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Silly little details…

I love how the traffic in both your lane and in the adjacent lane shows up when you have the adaptive cruise control on, and that it shows trucks versus cars. (See photos if you haven’t used this...

CiceroGirl Jul 9, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

Silly little details…

When you power the car up, the instrument panel displays the distinctive shape of the headlamps. Switch off, and it shows the (equally distinctive) shape of the rear light bar. 😎

Alfettaman Jul 10, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 4

New Member Introductions 👋 8

Just ordered one...

Ours is Arrest Me Red.

Alex_Waverley Jul 11, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 3

The 2026 Honda Prelude is NOT slow, just misunderstood.

As an aside, I swapped out my BRZ for my 2022 Outback a few days ago. I had been driving the BRZ and the Prelude for about a month with the Outback in storage. The OB has some handling mods...

CiceroGirl Jul 8, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🥈 Second Place

Silly little details…

I love how the traffic in both your lane and in the adjacent lane shows up when you have the adaptive cruise control on, and that it shows trucks versus cars. (See photos if you haven’t used this...

Alfettaman Jul 10, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

P 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 11

What's your biggest gripe with the prelude?

After owning it for a while, I love my prelude, I even bought a second one after someone crashed into me and it was a total loss. But I was wondering what are your gripes with the prelude. For me...

P pillred Jul 10, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 3

Off-Topic Discussion 🎉 12

New Prelude Haters

Prelude haters are Mr. Magoo's who think they are Emerson Fittipaldi.

Alex_Waverley Jul 8, 2026 Off-Topic Discussion 🎉 🔥 3

New Member Introductions 👋 13

🛟 If you are on any forums or FB groups, Reddit, etc. please post a link to us!

Wanted to bump this thread to get it some attention. I'd love to grow this site some more and get more owners here. If you are on Reddit, FB, Instagram, TikTok or any other forums or sites where...

El Chorizo Jul 8, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 2

New Member Introductions 👋 14

Just ordered one...

I think you are right on the percentages. It's also one of the best and most unique colors, so makes sense. Race driver and team owner, Brian Makse did an excellent and thoughtful video review of...

Alfettaman Jul 11, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 2

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Présentation nicki91

I would suggest getting a Xpel PPF wrap, followed by a ceramic coating....it will really help with those water spots and bug/bird droppings

Jusbs549 Jul 7, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 2

Week of

Jul 4, 2026

🏆 First Place

My Black Beauty

Hi all, glad to have stumbled upon this fine fresh board. Collected my 2026 Prelude in Crystal Black yesterday. It is one of the very first Preludes to run here in Germany and one of only 500 that are planned to be imported from Japan...

Passfeller

Jul 2, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋

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The 2026 Honda Prelude is NOT slow, just misunderstood.

We took the Prelude to Complete Automotive Repair and Service in York, PA for a mid-interval oil change today. They do work on all of my cars and I recommend them very highly...

Alex_Waverley

Jul 3, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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37MPG TOPS

My wife's 57 mile drive today. A good mix of winding minor roads, dual carriageway (freeway), and also some congestion and heavy traffic. The car seemed to do even better on...

Jul 3, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬

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C 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 4

What's your biggest gripe with the prelude?

This might not apply as you said you are running Google Maps on your phone, instead of on the built-in system... but I use Apple CarPlay and the very first thing I did to my Prelude was to...

C Christaltips Jul 1, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 2

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My Black Beauty

It does look lovely in black. I also went down the rabbit hole of you tube videos and generally found the European reviewers much more possitive. You described me above now I am in mid 60s and...

O OldCoupeGRGuy Jul 2, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 2

New Member Introductions 👋 6

My Black Beauty

It looks really beautiful in black, but it's hard to keep clean. :ROFLMAO: Same with white. Beauty is pain. 🤷🏼‍

Passfeller Jul 3, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 2

L 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 7

US Tariff Impact on MSRP??

Who, in the US, could build this car, to this quality standard, in these numbers, and sell it at a profit for $37,000?

L Liverfluke Jul 4, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 2

O 2026+ Honda Prelude Maintenance 🛠️ 8

Leaving for a while - Trickle Battery Charger

I will be using the CTEK battery conditioner. Trading in a Toyota hybrid which has used this for 3 years and stopped any problem with the 12v battery. My GR Yaris lives on the CTEK and the 5 year...

O OldCoupeGRGuy Jun 28, 2026 2026+ Honda Prelude Maintenance 🛠️ 🔥 1

What's your biggest gripe with the prelude?

Most phone have a slot for a microSD card alongside the SIM card. Also, don't forget that there's a hack that allows Android Auto to run wirelessly in your Prelude . Like you, I have an Android...

Alfettaman Jun 30, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 1

What's your biggest gripe with the prelude?

I agree with the manual seats not returning to their position after going in the back and not sliding forward. Annoyingly but I can live with it. My other gripe may sound petty, but I don't stream...

GoZoner Jun 30, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 1

O 2026+ Honda Prelude Exterior Mods 🏎️ 11

Spare or after market wheels

I am getting mine 4 weeks but am old fassioned and want a spare wheel for when I drive into the North Yorkshire dales where the phone signal is lost. Honda garage don't sell them. I wonder if a...

O OldCoupeGRGuy Jul 2, 2026 2026+ Honda Prelude Exterior Mods 🏎️ 🔥 1

New Member Introductions 👋 12

My Black Beauty

It does look lovely in black. Thanks mate! Test drove the blue colourway - that one's a looker, too! 👍🏻 You described me above now I am in mid 60s and also feel that this beautifull car will go...

Passfeller Jul 2, 2026 New Member Introductions 👋 🔥 1

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US Tariff Impact on MSRP??

Too bad our Prelude's are manufactured in Japan, and were subject to the 15% Tariff here in the US... If built in America, the MSRP would have been more around $37,000 from what I've read...😳

Jusbs549 Jul 2, 2026 2026 Honda Prelude Talk 💬 🔥 1