Honda Prelude Type S
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Prelude Type S

1997-2001FWD
220 hp
0-100 in 6.7s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Honda Prelude Type S

The fifth-generation Prelude Type S is the JDM-only version of a car most of the world knew as a comfortable coupe. Honda fitted the 220 hp H22A, a limited-slip differential, stiffer springs and quicker steering, and left out the four-wheel steering that had defined earlier Preludes.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability84/100
Economy72/100
Insurance Cost40/100
Import Price42/100
Maintenance45/100
Practicality68/100
Parts Availability62/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
3/10 ยท Turn-Key Friendly

H22A is a Honda classic โ€” well-documented, easy to wrench on.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.2L N/A VTEC (H22A)

Drivetrain

FWD

Horsepower

220 hp

Torque

221 Nm

Weight

1310 kg

0-100 km/t

6.7s

Production Years

1997-2001

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$7,630

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ7,000

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +6%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +30%

Price history

$5,869
2021
$6,201
2022
$6,534
2023
$6,866
2024
$7,198
2025
$7,630
2026
C+

Investment Grade ยท Sensible

The Honda Prelude Type S (1997-2001) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (84/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (45/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (62/10) make the FWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +6.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 41/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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