A small (2-seat), fuel efficient (60-100 MPG) gasoline-electric or HYBRID car; the first of its type on the market.
He drives a Honda Insight because he is an environmentalist.
by Echoboom September 29, 2003
Anyone of the Honda car community who loves tin can mufflers, big spoilers, and racing anyone with a car. Honda Bros can be heard coming from a miles away, with their signature call of the tin can noise. Honda Bros like to show dominance by over-reving their motors, often times blowing a gasket in the process. Recent studies have shown that Honda Bros have lower IQ than any other driver on the road, they frequently speed, pass and cut off other respectable drivers so they may be one car spot ahead at the upcoming stop sign/ stop light. Never fear though as Honda Bros frighten easily, at the sound of the Bro Dog diesel exhaust, but return in greater numbers so be careful. If you fear you have enraged Honda Bros in anyway, evading them is simple. Since being a Honda Bro requires you to lower your car to an unusable height, you can easily escape them buy driving in parking lots with speed bumps. Speed bumps are kryptonite for Honda Bros.
"Yo, did you hear that Jimmy Struthers bought a Honda!? Great he's gonna be a Honda Bro now"
"Did you see that guy in his loud, ugly looking Honda car cut that guy off!? Its just Honda Bros being Honda Bros"
"Did you see that guy in his loud, ugly looking Honda car cut that guy off!? Its just Honda Bros being Honda Bros"
by Captain Matteo February 9, 2014
Extremely reliable and well-engineered car for the masses. Excellent market focus and superb assembly have made this THE best selling car in North America for many years running.
We love it when people come into the $hop with a "competitive" American car complaining about low power and a smoky exhaust (worn rings, destroyed valve seals, and myriad other malfunctions) at only 60,000 miles, saying "I saved $1,500 and bought this (insert name of Ford, GM or Chrysler product in same market segment) instead of a Honda Accord."
Of course, over the "life" of their American car they will pay me many thousands more than they saved on the initial purchase price. Life is good!
Crappy American cars that TRY to match the reliability of a Honda Accord?...well, keep buying them, America. American cars that break down a lot keep my $hop and my six employees afloat with plenty of work! :-)
If it weren't for American cars, I'd be a two-man shop doing only preventative maintenance (oil and trans fluid changes, a/c checks, spark plug changes once every 100,000 miles, yada yada).
We love it when people come into the $hop with a "competitive" American car complaining about low power and a smoky exhaust (worn rings, destroyed valve seals, and myriad other malfunctions) at only 60,000 miles, saying "I saved $1,500 and bought this (insert name of Ford, GM or Chrysler product in same market segment) instead of a Honda Accord."
Of course, over the "life" of their American car they will pay me many thousands more than they saved on the initial purchase price. Life is good!
Crappy American cars that TRY to match the reliability of a Honda Accord?...well, keep buying them, America. American cars that break down a lot keep my $hop and my six employees afloat with plenty of work! :-)
If it weren't for American cars, I'd be a two-man shop doing only preventative maintenance (oil and trans fluid changes, a/c checks, spark plug changes once every 100,000 miles, yada yada).
Customer: "My warranty just expired on this Dodge Stratus, and it won't run."
Mechanic: "The PCM failed completely. I can get a used PCM from a salvage yard for the same model year for only $250.00"
Customer: "A used one? This car is only 3 years old. Did the other guy wreck his Stratus?"
Mechanic: "No...he did regular oil changes, but his engine seized at 43,000 miles due to sludge buildup from poor Chrysler design of the oiling system. Oh, a new PCM from Chrysler is over $400.00, but no warranty since Chrysler doesn't warrant their OEM electrical parts."
Customer: "Maybe I'll get a Ford Focus..."
Mechanic: "Sure, why not." (Me smiling at a customer for life; if he bought a Honda Accord, we wouldn't be having this conversation)
Mechanic: "The PCM failed completely. I can get a used PCM from a salvage yard for the same model year for only $250.00"
Customer: "A used one? This car is only 3 years old. Did the other guy wreck his Stratus?"
Mechanic: "No...he did regular oil changes, but his engine seized at 43,000 miles due to sludge buildup from poor Chrysler design of the oiling system. Oh, a new PCM from Chrysler is over $400.00, but no warranty since Chrysler doesn't warrant their OEM electrical parts."
Customer: "Maybe I'll get a Ford Focus..."
Mechanic: "Sure, why not." (Me smiling at a customer for life; if he bought a Honda Accord, we wouldn't be having this conversation)
by WheelsOnTheLine June 25, 2007
by The Walrus 7373/ Ginger Lariat June 25, 2011
The Honda Prelude is a 2-door coupe from Honda Motor Company that was released in 1978. The first model was environmentally-friendly with it's CVCC 4-cylinder engine and a dash of sportiness as well - this combination caught the attention of the american consumers and brough this great little car into the spotlight.
For the 1983 model-year, the Prelude was totally redesigned. It was now even much more sportier with a new larger engine (1.8L and 2.0L engines), a much stiffer racier suspension, quicker steering and more rigid construction -- all these things turned a good Prelude into an amazingly surprising performer that honestly rivaled the best cars in the industry in terms of handling and the fun-to-drive x-factor. This new generation made a new hard-core image for the Prelude and it's popularity spurt into mainstream and the spotlight was now on it for years to come.
In 1988 the Prelude was redesigned again, and although the car was all new from top-to-bottom it looked very similar to the preceeding generation Prelude. This Prelude got all new 2.0L 4-cylinders, and even a 2.1L in 1990. Honda's first 4-wheel-steering system was introduced in 1988 in this Prelude. This system was the first of its kind in America, as far as mass-produced cars are concerned. It is also the best design of 4-wheel-steering when comparing it to other cars with 4-wheel-steering. The preludes system was beyond reliable, super light, and all mechanical - a winning combination. This Prelude, being true to the 2nd generation, was also a handling maniac (even though it was a little heavier than the 2nd gen, it still handled "better" according to magazines) that managed to outhandle every single car in 1988 which even included all Lamborghinis, Porsches, Ferraris, and Corvettes. That is quite the accomplishment! The 3rd generation was the most popular Prelude ever in terms of sales.
In 1992 the Prelude was redesigned once more. This new Prelude looked nothing like any of the previous models, it's teardrop profile, the curving design, and oversized taillights it really was a 'love it or hate it' kind of Prelude. It was the first Prelude to be 'designed for women', according to Honda. An all-new 4-wheel-steering system was designed for this generation, but it ultimately was deemed unreliable, troublesome, and heavy. Three new engines were available in this Prelude, a 130hp 2.2L F-series, a 160hp 2.3L H-series, and finally (in 1993)a 190hp 2.2L H-series VTEC. The VTEC model was the hotrod of the bunch, obviously, and it was probably the quickest of all the Preludes ever made. But the Prelude Si, which had the 160hp 2.3L, was the most common and overall best buy. In 1994 the Prelude threw out the 4-wheel-steering system, but got a new vacuum-florescent instrument panel which was a big hit.
In 1997 the Prelude was redesigned for the last time. As Honda took consumers criticism for the 4th generations styling, Honda decided to bring back the true Prelude styling. So with this last generation, the 5th generation Prelude, Honda designed it to resemble the 3rd generation Prelude. And it was a great idea which proved to be the right choice - as it was given awards for best-styled coupe.
With this last generation, the Prelude got heavier, but not less sporty! So if people tell you that the Prelude is a heavy pig, dont let that fool you into thinking that it is not a very sporty coupe that can still handle with the best of them! Only one type of engine was available for this genration, it was the 2.2L 190-200hp H-series (H22A4) VTEC engine. It was slightly revised from the last 2.2L VTEC of the 4th generation Preludes. Now available was both a 4-speed sport-shift automatic transmission, and a 5-speed manual transmission. The 5-speed is obviously more desireable because of the performance increase over the automatic. This Prelude won a lot of awards as well, including 'best handling FWD car', 'best coupe of the year', 'funnest-to-drive coupe', and others that my memory neglects to inform me of. All-in-all, this Prelude was a great car, both in terms of performance, reliability, and styling.
With the 5th generations sportiest model, the SH, there was a device called Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) that helped the prelude steer around corners much better, without the understeering problem associated with 99% of FWD cars. It worked great, but it worked too well some say and that caused the SH Prelude to be scary to some owners. I find that funny, but that's how good it was - it scared people. This system was slightly unreliable and often times you will find an SH model Prelude where the ATTS is malfunctioning or doesn't work at all...This is the only downfall of this system.
In 2001 the Prelude legacy was put to rest due to slow sales, which was mostly because of the high retail price of the car. It is not a sad funeral though, the Prelude was the car that Honda used to test new technology on. And for this very reason we should salute the Prelude for being an innovative car and a very fun car as well.
For the 1983 model-year, the Prelude was totally redesigned. It was now even much more sportier with a new larger engine (1.8L and 2.0L engines), a much stiffer racier suspension, quicker steering and more rigid construction -- all these things turned a good Prelude into an amazingly surprising performer that honestly rivaled the best cars in the industry in terms of handling and the fun-to-drive x-factor. This new generation made a new hard-core image for the Prelude and it's popularity spurt into mainstream and the spotlight was now on it for years to come.
In 1988 the Prelude was redesigned again, and although the car was all new from top-to-bottom it looked very similar to the preceeding generation Prelude. This Prelude got all new 2.0L 4-cylinders, and even a 2.1L in 1990. Honda's first 4-wheel-steering system was introduced in 1988 in this Prelude. This system was the first of its kind in America, as far as mass-produced cars are concerned. It is also the best design of 4-wheel-steering when comparing it to other cars with 4-wheel-steering. The preludes system was beyond reliable, super light, and all mechanical - a winning combination. This Prelude, being true to the 2nd generation, was also a handling maniac (even though it was a little heavier than the 2nd gen, it still handled "better" according to magazines) that managed to outhandle every single car in 1988 which even included all Lamborghinis, Porsches, Ferraris, and Corvettes. That is quite the accomplishment! The 3rd generation was the most popular Prelude ever in terms of sales.
In 1992 the Prelude was redesigned once more. This new Prelude looked nothing like any of the previous models, it's teardrop profile, the curving design, and oversized taillights it really was a 'love it or hate it' kind of Prelude. It was the first Prelude to be 'designed for women', according to Honda. An all-new 4-wheel-steering system was designed for this generation, but it ultimately was deemed unreliable, troublesome, and heavy. Three new engines were available in this Prelude, a 130hp 2.2L F-series, a 160hp 2.3L H-series, and finally (in 1993)a 190hp 2.2L H-series VTEC. The VTEC model was the hotrod of the bunch, obviously, and it was probably the quickest of all the Preludes ever made. But the Prelude Si, which had the 160hp 2.3L, was the most common and overall best buy. In 1994 the Prelude threw out the 4-wheel-steering system, but got a new vacuum-florescent instrument panel which was a big hit.
In 1997 the Prelude was redesigned for the last time. As Honda took consumers criticism for the 4th generations styling, Honda decided to bring back the true Prelude styling. So with this last generation, the 5th generation Prelude, Honda designed it to resemble the 3rd generation Prelude. And it was a great idea which proved to be the right choice - as it was given awards for best-styled coupe.
With this last generation, the Prelude got heavier, but not less sporty! So if people tell you that the Prelude is a heavy pig, dont let that fool you into thinking that it is not a very sporty coupe that can still handle with the best of them! Only one type of engine was available for this genration, it was the 2.2L 190-200hp H-series (H22A4) VTEC engine. It was slightly revised from the last 2.2L VTEC of the 4th generation Preludes. Now available was both a 4-speed sport-shift automatic transmission, and a 5-speed manual transmission. The 5-speed is obviously more desireable because of the performance increase over the automatic. This Prelude won a lot of awards as well, including 'best handling FWD car', 'best coupe of the year', 'funnest-to-drive coupe', and others that my memory neglects to inform me of. All-in-all, this Prelude was a great car, both in terms of performance, reliability, and styling.
With the 5th generations sportiest model, the SH, there was a device called Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) that helped the prelude steer around corners much better, without the understeering problem associated with 99% of FWD cars. It worked great, but it worked too well some say and that caused the SH Prelude to be scary to some owners. I find that funny, but that's how good it was - it scared people. This system was slightly unreliable and often times you will find an SH model Prelude where the ATTS is malfunctioning or doesn't work at all...This is the only downfall of this system.
In 2001 the Prelude legacy was put to rest due to slow sales, which was mostly because of the high retail price of the car. It is not a sad funeral though, the Prelude was the car that Honda used to test new technology on. And for this very reason we should salute the Prelude for being an innovative car and a very fun car as well.
My 1988 Honda Prelude 2.0Si 4WS was the best handling car at the time! It managed to slalom at an amazing pace of 65.5MPH through the cones. This speed was quicker than all other cars tested in 1988(according to Road&Track).
by Jesse Giswold January 15, 2006
A reliable Japanese car. It has been around since 1976. Available in sedan and coupe models. Its main competitors are the Toyota Camry and the Nissan Altima. The best ones are probably the Accord and the Camry. Can beat any American sedan, because Toyota and Honda are the best car brands around
guy #1: I just got a Honda Accord, and it looks really nice
guy #2; I just got a Dodge Neon
guy #1: Nice crud. Get a Japanese car
guy #2; I just got a Dodge Neon
guy #1: Nice crud. Get a Japanese car
by The Honda Man September 28, 2006
Can be anybody, but usually teen guys in high school who drive gay Hondas and think that they have the coolest car ever. They think that their shitty 4 or 6 cylinder engine will blow away any 8-cylinder muscle car. Then they think it's cool to redline their RPM's so that they think people want to stare at them because it's "cool" when in reality no one gives a shit and everyone hopes that you drive your gay honda as fast and it can go and total the car while also killing yourself in the crash
Honda fag: Yo this car will blow your Mustang away
Mustang guy: Really? Why don't you just kill yourself right now so I don't have to deal with you!
Honda fag: Whatever bro you're just know that I was gonna win anyway (speeds off and hits a telephone pole)
Mustang guy: Really? Why don't you just kill yourself right now so I don't have to deal with you!
Honda fag: Whatever bro you're just know that I was gonna win anyway (speeds off and hits a telephone pole)
by Musclecar1995 November 28, 2013