| kellyk75 |
Been driving my new 300zx Z32 for a month and a half now. Got behind the wheel of my 5th gen for the first real time this year. Man, I have to say that I still think the Lude is a fun as hell car to drive.
It gets a bad rap for needing to keep it at higher RPMs for power, but to me that is part of the fun. I know it's not the fastest car on the road, but it is quick, responsive, and handles like a freaking go-cart..... even with summers on the front, 15" steelies and winter tires on the rear (don't ask)!!!
Just have to say, all the people who slam Preludes for being FWD or not having low end torque..... or whatever they can find to bitch about, just don't get it. To all of them..... :thefinger :boxing:
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| Prudz_lude |
i agree. I test drove a bunch of mr2s, a 300zx twin turbo, a skyline, and a few other cars and they are fast and all but they all miss aspects that the lude has. What i mean to say is that the lude has everything i want and each of those cars only have one part but that one part is what i like so much. Sorry my wording is terrible tonight, really tired. I give an example or maybe even a few lol.
The Mr2 has wicked body styling but i feel its equal or lesser to a prelude 4th gen (which i own). I really like the look but a 4th gen looks much more agressive and the curves own every car i see beside the rx7 fds.
The skyline has some amazing power (only the gtr) but looks like ass and the interior looks like complete shit as well. nothing is asthetically pleasing about this car. The gts's suck balls to and i have beat skylines (stock) in my 4th gen so i know it can hold its own. Its still a fast car.
The 300zx is fast a fuck when its the twin turbo but once again, lacking in comparison in body styling and the interior is actually my least favourite of any car (import wise). The 4th gen interior flows 100x better and has the best dash,gauges, console, seats (designed by recaro), and overall space compared to the majority of sports cars.
the biggest let down is the fwd, but if you know how to properly launch, which i do, than the car can have just as good launches and not loose any time due to the fact its fwd. They my have over steer but rwd has understeer. Both cars you need to know how to control it and if you do both will feel the same and be able to pull very similar times.
The fact that it can hold its own and its not even turboed is what makes me like it so much more. Its N/A and completely reliable when maintance is done. Not to mention when you decide to turbo if you do (i am soon) than you can make 240-260whp on a stock engine that will be very reliable and only be running 7psi. that is extremely impressive considering most turbo cars stock are running 10 or more and producing only 185whp stock.
Anyway im done hahaha thats why i love my 4th gen so much |
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| kellyk75 |
That pretty well sums it up for me too. There really isn't anything I don't like about my 5th gen. Sweet styling, handeling, not slow, decent braking for stock...... even the stock stereo (with new head unit) is pretty decent. Not to mention, not overly complicated to work on yourself...... but very well designed and engineered. I do find the interior pretty plain, but functional and not un-appealing. OEM parts for it aren't cheap, but they are good quality and cheap compared to other Import names.
My 300zx is pretty kickass too..... I agree with you on the interior of it.... not the best, but the body style is pretty hot. Try to do work yourself and it can be a nightmare. I have heard that it takes about 12 hrs to R & R the valve covers for example. The TT's are pretty sweet, 4 wheel steering, on the fly adjustable suspension, LSD, and lotsa power.
All said and done, I'm still a Honda fan. |
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| Prudz_lude |
| also kelly you should go on to edmontonpreludeclub.com its got some interesting threads on there. maybe join the club even if you barely drive your 5th gen anymore |
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| kellyk75 |
member #63:thumbup:
It's just habit to come to 780tuners..... but I am starting to browse the new site more. Why they named it "Prarie Ludes" is beyond me. |
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| Inzane |
quote:
Originally posted by Prudz_lude
but once again, lacking in comparison in body styling and the interior is actually my least favourite of any car (import wise).
Don't get me wrong, I liked my 4th Gen Prelude too when I had it. But I definitely don't agree with your comparison here. I suppose its subjective but to me the Z32 interior is in another league above Preludes and Integras, and 2nd only to the NSX (if comparing just among the Japanese cars of its day, which in this case is early to mid-90s).
And exterior body styling? Sorry, but the 'Lude has nothing on the Z32 in that category. ;) (again, just IMO).
But, I see I'm in the Prelude forums here, so I'm probably going to get pummeled for saying that. (ducks...) |
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| 92_WhItE_H23 |
quote:
Originally posted by Inzane
Don't get me wrong, I liked my 4th Gen Prelude too when I had it. But I definitely don't agree with your comparison here. I suppose its subjective but to me the Z32 interior is in another league above Preludes and Integras, and 2nd only to the NSX (if comparing just among the Japanese cars of its day, which in this case is early to mid-90s).
And exterior body styling? Sorry, but the 'Lude has nothing on the Z32 in that category. ;) (again, just IMO).
But, I see I'm in the Prelude forums here, so I'm probably going to get pummeled for saying that. (ducks...)
i definatly agree with your comment on the exterior styling.. but the interior of the z32 is probably one of the only things that will keep me from buying one. its very simple and cheap looking in my opinion..where as the the preludes interior is luxurious and sleek. nothing tops the SR-V interior |
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| Prudz_lude |
quote:
Originally posted by kellyk75
member #63:thumbup:
It's just habit to come to 780tuners..... but I am starting to browse the new site more. Why they named it "Prarie Ludes" is beyond me.
They did that because its now not just edmonton. Its calgary and all of sask. as well. we have a bunch of members in sask so we expanded. As for the name i am personally not a big fan but the club is still lots of fun and the guys are a big help. Did you actually join the club or just register on the site? |
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| Prudz_lude |
quote:
Originally posted by Inzane
Don't get me wrong, I liked my 4th Gen Prelude too when I had it. But I definitely don't agree with your comparison here. I suppose its subjective but to me the Z32 interior is in another league above Preludes and Integras, and 2nd only to the NSX (if comparing just among the Japanese cars of its day, which in this case is early to mid-90s).
And exterior body styling? Sorry, but the 'Lude has nothing on the Z32 in that category. ;) (again, just IMO).
But, I see I'm in the Prelude forums here, so I'm probably going to get pummeled for saying that. (ducks...)
Im still going to go as far as saying the interior is the ugliest interior i have ever seen and not just in comparison to my prelude but all the imports. The only one i think beats the interior is the Rx7 FD and that is it.
the exterior is still very nice on the 300 but seriously the front looks like a saturn. The problem with 4th gens is i think of only my car when i compair and my car is actually very obsolite to other 4th gens. I'll have to post pictures in a week to show you guys what i compair these cars to. |
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| Inzane |
quote:
Originally posted by Prudz_lude
the exterior is still very nice on the 300 but seriously the front looks like a saturn.
Ahem... if anything Saturn copied Nissan. I know what you're talking about too (as to which Saturn(s) have a similar look wrt to how the headlights are set in, etc.). The Z32 design had been out since '89. |
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| kellyk75 |
Don't get me wrong Jay, I love the Z32 Exterior. I also love the 5th Gen prelude exterior..... I think they are comparable when it comes to looks..... like comparing california oranges to manderin oranges. Similar, but still quite different. The Z32 is more agressive looking and has a unique look that is specific to that car. The 5th gen is still quite aggressive with it's own unique body styling that is sexy enough that newer models are beginning to try to mimic.
Technologically, the Z32 is superior..... but that is expected from a car that was $50,000 new vs. $30,000 new.
As for Performance, the Z32 has more of a "True Sports Car" feel..... quiet, smooth but responsive. The Prelude feels more "snappy and quick". The car itself gives you lots of feedback and feels lighter.
As for the interior, ergonomically the Z32 is slightly better...... but I am not a fan of some of the controls and the fabric on the centre console, and dash. It does give you the "fitted" feel.... but that took a bit of getting used to.
Either way, I love both cars for different reasons, this thread was just a "Prelude appreciation" thread. If I can go from the Z32 into the Lude, and still have it put an ear to ear grin on my face..... that sais a lot about the Prelude. |
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| kellyk75 |
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Originally posted by Prudz_lude
the front looks like a saturn.
When the sunfire first came out, the headlights reminded me of the 300...... but there is only a slight resembelance, and no frigging comparison between them when the whole car is taken into account. The 300 is hot.
You could also give that argument that the front of the 4th Gen looks like a 99 Mustang, or the front of the 5th Gen looks like a Ford Fusion.
Lets face it, domestic manufacturers are always going to rip off the best features of imports. It's the only way they can make their cars look nice.:D |
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| Prudz_lude |
hahahaha true with the 5th gen. Ford stole the front of a 5th gen and the back of a 4th gen. People have started to say 4th gens have ford fusion back taillight conversions :confused:
As for the 5th gens interiors they are compareable to the 300z. Also the exterior is still very very sexy on the 300zx don't get me wrong. I almost bought one. Kelly described it perfectly. Preludes are quick fun cars. 300zx is a better sports car.
Ill be posting pictures of my car in the next week so you can see what my lude looks like and why i think it is sexier and more aggresive than most cars.
r33 Body kit, 18's, altezzas, Nos bottle, and 4 inch exhaust. Just wait man you will be amazed. |
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| kellyk75 |
quote:
Originally posted by Prudz_lude
hahahaha true with the 5th gen. Ford stole the front of a 5th gen and the back of a 4th gen.
I was in a drive through a few weeks back and saw a 6th gen Civic and a Fusion. Actually, they completely ripped off the civic rear end (brake lights are an exact match) and body shape, with the 5th Gen Prelude Front.
Total rip off. |
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| Prudz_lude |
hmmmm oh well. Here are the pictures of my interior. There are a few changes now. VafcII (black) is going in shortly, oil pressure and oil temp guages on dual guage pod, and i put some real carbon fiber insert in the gauge pod. Sounds bad but if you see its amazing.
It just runs together way to well. There is not one early to mid 90's car that has an interior that flows this good. Only the fd can beat it |
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| Prudz_lude |
also those floor plates are gone. I didn't like them. I'll get better pictures when my car is finished in a week.
If you can post me a better picture of for the age then please do. |
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| dtjohnst |
It's wild to see how different opinions can be.
I personally prefer the exterior of the Preludes over the Z32's, but I really don't like the 4th Gen Preludes at all. And I'm really not a fan of the SRV's interior. Everytime I see one I'm expecting to see the red light zipping back and forth like in KIT2000 on KnightRider. Just seems too dated to me.
Like you said though, crack open the hood and it's a whole new world. |
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| Prudz_lude |
| lol that would be awesome |
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| kellyk75 |
quote:
Originally posted by dtjohnst
[B]I personally prefer the exterior of the Preludes over the Z32's, [B]
IMO, they are both sweet. Which style do I like more........ it really changes daily. More people approach me in the 300, but the prelude gets more looks?!? |
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