Hey all, I'm looking around for a new car, I have about $20,000 canadian to spend (works out to bout $11,500 american) and I'm thinkin about getting a 5th gen prelude. One website told me the base model (1997) has a 2.2L with 190 hp, is this correct? if so, then I think my search is over, a dealer in town has a 97 base for $19,995

Anyways, what do I need to know about 5th gen ludes? what is the diff between base and SH, any other models?

The reason I'm looking for a different car is because 6 months ago I was in the exact same situation except stupid me, I went against everything I knew, and I bought a ford. Now I LOVE the looks of my 1999 Mercury Cougar, I love everything about it, except that it has cost me over $1000 in repairs in the 6 months I've owned it. How reliable have you guys found your ludes?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, help this lude noob out!