I don't know how bad the prelude problem was, but essentially the 6th gen accord tranny problem consists of slipping, usually slowly before failure. It's not like it just gives up one day and you're screwed. So at least if you buy it, make sure it doesn't slip at all. If it doesn't, make sure to maintain the fluid to a tee and you might be ok. I think 98-99 transmission problems were similar. The 00-02 problems were covered by warranty or something. Not sure on that.