Well after driving it for a week I've noticed a few things, positive and
negative...
1.) Its much heavier, and it shows. Its like using a sledgehammer instead
of a scalpel. Compared to a crx that's been dropped 2 inches, this thing is
a boat. Had to get used to parking it.
2.) The creature comforts are nice. Its a more comfortable car.
3.) Its not as fun to drive. Kinda ties in the weight issue. The CRX was
kind of like driving a Go-kart, instant reflexes, great handling, feedback
that made the car feel like an extension of the driver. The Prelude kind of
dulls all that down a little. I may gripe about the handling a little more
then normal, but that's because the CRX was hella stiff and handled like a
demon possessed, while the prelude is still bone stock. It handles well,
just doesn't feel a confidence inspiring as the CRX did at the limit.
4.) Torque is now my friend. It pulls like a completely different animal.
Put your foot down at 2k RPM, and something actually happens with some
authority. This may be because all I had in the rex was a ZC, but still,
the H22 feels much smoother and feels like it happier to move the car. My
girlfriend kinda summed it up on her first ride. "The CRX felt like it was
trying hard to go fast. This just goes fast." Remember before all you
turbo ZC and B series boys jump on me for that, the only reference I have
here is N/A ZC vs. H22a, I think you could see why she would say that.
those are the main things I've noticed. The interior styling is most
assuredly Honda in both cars. Do I miss the CRX? Oh yeah, but I definitely
enjoy the prelude for different reasons. Will I purchase another CRX when
funds permit a second or weekend car? definitely. They are GREAT cars, I
LOVED mine. But the prelude ain't too shabby either. There are definitely
handling similarities between the cars, I noticed it the same as you did.
I'm sure once I tighten up the suspension and make use of the Prelude's
stiff chassis, it will feel nice. But the CRX will probably hold my
twisties king title for a long time to come.
There we go. good enough of a review? :)
-Chad Sullivan
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Freeman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Chad Sullivan'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 10:28 PM
Subject: RE: CRX: Leaving List
> Chad,
>
>
> So how does that Prelude compare to the CRX? I enjoyed a ride in a 2000
> model when a friend gave me a lift one time, yet the car strangely felt
> familiar- same handling & ride, just heavier.
>
>
> George
> '89 DX-Hybrid-D16Z6, 125k miles
> "Seats, Suspension, Engine, MSD, next=dyno"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-crx@;mesaaz1.vwsi.net] On
> Behalf Of Chad Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 6:16 PM
> To: D Wakefield
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: CRX: Leaving List
>
>
> I'll say the same thing on list as I said off. You all may remeber I
> just totalled my 91 Si (stupid deer. I hate you.) I bought its
> replacement from Carmax, a 97 Prelude. Great deal, zero hassle. Got a
> 3 year warranty with it. Credit? Bah, I'm a 24 year old college
> student, what credit? They still financed me at a fair rate with a
> small downpayment. Can't speak well enough about them.
>
>
> -Chad Sullivan
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ricky Crow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "D Wakefield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 9:26 AM
> Subject: Re: CRX: Leaving List
>
>
> > If I were you, I'd look at 94+ Integra GS-R's... Great power, great
> > reliability, and the same versatility as your CRX (nice big hatch to
> > haul stuff). I miss mine terribly, and you can still find '00-'01
> > models on used car lots, with some searching. I'm sure your local
> > Acura dealer can call you when they get one in, if they don't already
> > have one or two on their lot.
> >
> > And *gasp* please don't buy a del Sol... That would be
> > sacriledge(sp?)... :-)
> >
> > Ricky
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 27 Oct 2002, D Wakefield wrote:
> >
> > > Well, things have gone pretty much from bad to worse. Thus, I had no
>
> > > choice but to turn over ownership of my HF to the friend who found
> > > it back in July.
> > >
> > > My back is up against the wall at the moment. My current daily
> > > driver is dying, and I have about two months to find a reliable
> > > replacement or I'm going to be walking. Since I don't have time to
> > > save up enough to get the Rex on the road between now and then, it
> > > was becoming too great of a luxury/liability to keep. I'm not going
> > > to get anything for it, but sometimes you just have to cut your
> > > losses while you can.
> > >
> > > Rather, another friend has started helping me see about get
> > > fianancing (GULP!!!) for a newer running, warrantied, car. I'm
> > > thinking 00-01 Celica. More out of realism...not too many late model
>
> > > cars out there right now really do much for me. Truthfully, what I
> > > want is a Del Sol. As my bud keeps saying though, finding a 96-97
> > > car on a no/bad credit lot (my credit BITES) that takes trade ins,
> > > with some sembalance of a warranty....great fantasy, but not
> > > realistic. He keeps pushing Kia's on me. I keep telling him
> > > "Do you know what the letters Foxtrot Oscar mean?" So, the
> > > Del Sol shall have to wait until some time in the future
> > > when I have some expendable capital to work with.
> > >
> > > Since I'm no longer a rex owner (and probably won't be again for
> > > awhile), I'll be bowing out of here in the next few days. Just
> > > wanted to say bye, and thanks for all the great advice over the past
>
> > > few months.
> > >
> > > Derek Wakefield
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
