Old People love the new Honda Prelude

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According to motor1.com, the revived Honda Prelude is off to a surprisingly strong start in Japan despite online skepticism about its lack of a manual gearbox and its similarity to the Civic Coupe. In its first month on sale, Honda expected about 300 orders but received around 2,400, exceeding the target eightfold. Demand has been so strong that some dealers have temporarily paused new orders while production ramps up. Interestingly, most buyers are in their 50s and 60s, with white (63%), gray (16%), black (11%), and red (10%) being the most popular colors.

 

[El Chorizo81 1]

I'm one of those old people! I hit that age I guess!

 

[bluetwo]

I don't care if they're young, old, in-between. I just hope a lot of people buy these

 

[El Chorizo81 1]

I don't care if they're young, old, in-between. I just hope a lot of people buy these

Same here...

 

[CiceroGirl]

Well, I fit that demographic…

Is the boost blue not available in Japan? The statistics they give add up to 100%, but they don’t list blue (and 63% white seem VERY high, but I know nothing about Japanese car tastes… maybe no one there would drive a blue one and they really love white…).

My Prelude is black and black and red both seem to be harder to find around here. (Of the 8 Honda dealers within an hour’s drive, I have only seen three black ones available/coming (and that includes mine!) this entire year. (I am still looking at the ones in this area for a friend who wants ONLY a red one… and I originally wanted red but now am glad I didn’t hold out for one).

EDITED TO ADD: According to both ChatGPT and Gemini, the boost blue color is, indeed, not available in Japan. They only have the other four colors.

 

[qlaval77 3]

In Canada only black, white and red are available.

 

[OldCoupeGRGuy11]

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 comments say. Most people now understand why cars are going hybrid and EV and finally one that looks stunning. A sporty coupe that is comfortable and sipps petrol. A win. win all round.

 

[rexracer39 40]

Empty nesters and semiretired/retired people don't need the huge SUVs growing families need. I think younger buyers might cross shop the Prelude with other 2-door coupes or lift-backs that are less expensive. One thing is for sure, it’s slim pickings for affordable, smaller, fun driving 2-door cars. The BRZ/GR86, Miata, Golf GTI, base Mustang, base Z, Mini Cooper are all close to or less than the Prelude in cost. A base Nissan Z Sport has a MSRP that is very close to the Prelude. It is also discounted.

The few 2-door cars that come to mind. Some not so small or affordable for some people. It is a fun list to pick from.

BRZ/GR86
Miata
Golf GTI/R
Nissan Z
Supra (this is the last year)
Mustang
BMW 2-series
Mini Cooper
C8
911
Boxster/Cayman

 

[kawasakix1]

Je fais partie de ces personnes âgées ! J'ai atteint cet âge, je suppose !

J'ai 74 ans et j'attends ma Prelude le 18 novembre ! (Modèle gris)