NoBottleJustThrottle

1) Integra GSR
2) Prelude
3) Civic Si

I've owned all three as well. The Civic Si was just grossly underpowered, and you could really feel the lack of torque. Although I did like the styling, it just did not hold its light compared to the Prelude or GSR.
The Prelude is a fantastic car. Great looks, solid motor, wonderful handling. The downside for me was the weight. It just felt heavy to me (3042lbs compared to the integra's 2,666lbs). That and there were as many tuning options available for it compared to the other two.
The Integra was my favorite (obviously). It had it all. Great power, high redline, confident handling, lots of tuning options, and good looks. Yes, I think the prelude looks better stock for stock. But put a prelude up against a JDM front Integra and its a different story.

importluva

Prelude ftw. Mine has done well as a dd.

iam7head

Gsr
EM1
BB6
BB6(SH)

GSR has a lighter platform, ALOT more aftermarket support than h22's, it felt lighter, drive lighter even tho i has less HP's

samething goes for the EM1, but the life of an EM1 owner could be very tough, it gets jack left and right. there's hardly any mint condition out there.

dewey

i got one

Christople

I have the chance to pick up an EM1 with 200k miles bone stock from an old man. He wants 5k for it, I was thinking 3500 what do you guys think?

Although I've owned a GSR... I would like to test drive a prelude SH once

Christople

hey to all Prelude owners, what real world MPG you guys (or gals) you get?

My integra I got 28-32

My miata I only get about 28-29 probably from wind drag

My s2000 i got 26-28... i figured fair for the power and gearing

Crackerballer

1: GSR
2: LS
3: RS

I never liked ANY civic with the exception of the EK hatch, but you need to B/K swap it. The Prelude is too big and the aftermarket too small for the H series. If I was going to buy a fun, cheap car that could make an ass load of power for cheap, gotta go with something with a B series in it, and the Integra is a good looking (IMO) car.

PS, I have owned 3 integras, and really want another one to build/boost.

Christople

Integra has a big trunk when you fold the seats down

Abdizzle

I'd go with the Prelude.

Either way though I despise all 3 cars mainly because of the type of people who drive them here in SoCal. Stupid kids will drop 3/4's the cars value in worthless power/suspension mods and go around thinking they are hot shit.

aklucsarits

I have owned 3 different H22A-powered Preludes - a 1993 VTEC, a 2000 Base, and then another 1993 VTEC. They are great all-around cars. They are sporty, classy, and comfortable. It's one of those rare cars that is just as much at home for a 300 mile road trip as it is for a weekend track day. Sure there are faster cars, better handling cars, more luxurious cars today. But the Prelude is really a superb compromise, and they are quite a bargain at the prices that I see many going for today.

If you can find one, I would go for a 93-96 Prelude VTEC. The 97+ Preludes are great cars, but they were somewhat de-contented from the 4th gen cars as far as interior quality goes. And the 93-96 has much better power steering IMHO. The 92-96 Prelude seats are the best factory seats I have ever sat it (and I own an Evo9 and an S2000).

Edit: Fuel economy is not the H22A Prelude's strong suit. You will get mileage comparable to an S2000.

Andrew