I have bought my first Honda - and I love it!

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In June this year I bought a Honda Prelude MK V 2.0 (yes I know that the H22 is preferred over the F20A4) with only 39,000 miles and full service history stamped by the same Honda garage since 1999 - 1 lady owner. I managed to pick this up for only £350.00. I knew that there would be issues with the car seeing as it had low miles for its age. So fast-forward to October and I have replaced the clutch, full brake system and most of the suspension components minus the springs and bushings etc (OEM parts; of course). It passed its MoT a few days ago and now I can finally drive the car.

I understand that this may not be seen as a worthwhile investment. But with the low mileage and how well maintained the car is in general, I went with it (seriously, a lot of the components under the bonnet look brand-new still; with even the original Honda stickers still shining - which probably counts for sweet nothing to most people).

Basically, I am very happy with my relatively cheap purchase, even with the money spent on parts & labour taken into account I haven't spent a lot. I'm unsure of what people think about the Prelude, in my case the F20A4. Does anyone have any experience with upgrading this particular model? I have read a small amount here and there but this is the first car forum I've joined, and I wish to keep this car for many years to come - so please pardon my ignorance.

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Thanks for the replies lads! I'll have pictures soon, and yeah - I was looking at possibly adding a turbo down the line, I'll be able to save up for it. My next steps are going for new springs as you mentioned; going for 40mm lower springs from stock height. I was thinking either the EP wheels or the fanblades, I wasn't a 'fan' of them to begin with but they've grown on me and it's period correct, I guess.

After that it's little things like wind deflectors etc - I don't want to do too much, just a nice clean 'lude. Being as inexperienced as I am, is there anyway to go for a wider tyre/alloy? I basically want a 'flush' look without being slammed. (damn speed bumps)

That is a very nice Prelude there, silver like mine - I may take some inspiration from that fine example.

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Thanks for the replies; yeah as first impressions go Honda's seem to be really fun, I also own an rx8 but it feels totally different, as expected. I may keep it as an original in hopes for it being a future classic, but I doubt that'll happen, and I think I'm gonna keep this until it dies. Thanks for the link to the site too; I'll be sure to get on there quick style.