Should I fix my Lude?

Steve Bigelow wrote:
> "SoCalMike" > wrote in message
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>>Steve Bigelow wrote:
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>>>"SoCalMike" > wrote in message
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>>>>Pars wrote:
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>>>>>I'd drive the Lude into the ground and use the savings to get a new Echo
>>>>>Hatch.
>>>>
>>>>dont they offer the scion line of cars up there?
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>>>Nope.
>>>But we get Smart cars!
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>>were supposedly going to get em too, eventually. but by then the honda
>>jazz will be out. decisions, decisions...
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>>the smart actually seems like a safe car... like youre riding in a roll
>>cage.
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> Yup. And 10 bucks worth of Diesel fills it.
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prolly be more like $20 worth, now. LOL.

me wrote:
> Yup It does...
> But you can't open your mouth wide enough when you gasp for air should you
> need to replace 1 single little tire.

dunno. what size does it use?

2 sizes: 145x65 15 front and 175x55 15 rear

"SoCalMike" > wrote in message
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> me wrote:
> > Yup It does...
> > But you can't open your mouth wide enough when you gasp for air should
you
> > need to replace 1 single little tire.
>
> dunno. what size does it use?

2 sizes: 145x65 15 front and 175x55 15 rear
Incidentally it takes 22-25 liters to fill up when empty depending on how
long you've been driving w/ the low fuel light on.
That's more like $20.00 Can. not 10 but you do get well over 500 Kms out of
that.
Mike

"SoCalMike" > wrote in message
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> me wrote:
> > Yup It does...
> > But you can't open your mouth wide enough when you gasp for air should
you
> > need to replace 1 single little tire.
>
> dunno. what size does it use?

Might as well grab my golf cart and go for a ride...

"Steve Bigelow" > wrote in message
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> "SoCalMike" > wrote in message
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> > Pars wrote:
> >> I'd drive the Lude into the ground and use the savings to get a new
Echo
> >> Hatch.
> >
> > dont they offer the scion line of cars up there?
>
> Nope.
> But we get Smart cars!
>
>

"SoCalMike" > wrote in message
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> Pars wrote:
> > I'd drive the Lude into the ground and use the savings to get a new Echo
> > Hatch.
>
>
> to replace a 'lude, id likely go with the Tc, which is a celica sized
> hatch with a camry engine. thats bout $16kUSD. damn nice combo! im not
> really into "sports" cars, tho. too bad honda cant make an integra with
> the accord 4 cyl in it, badge it as a "cheaper" honda, and clean up.

Next to the S2000, the RSX-S is perhaps the best 4 cylinder engine in mass
production. Consider that the 2006 Civic Si will have a version of that
engine and probably sell for about $17KUSD. If so, it should do well against
the Tc, especially in the arena where manual tranny is a must.

> id seriously go that route, but my 98 hatch runs/looks great, has been
> "free" to drive since '01, and just turned 49k miles. i just cant
> justify it.

I'm hopping to squeeze another 2 years and 130,000km out of my 98 Civic
Hatch without any major repairs (like a clutch job). It's already got 230k,
so I'm not going to take any bets...

Pars

> >>dont they offer the scion line of cars up there?
> >
> >
> > Nope.
> > But we get Smart cars!
> >
> >
> were supposedly going to get em too, eventually. but by then the honda
> jazz will be out. decisions, decisions...
>
> the smart actually seems like a safe car... like youre riding in a roll
> cage.

It's suppose to be very sure footed in the snow (The traction control system
most be the real deal). It's too bad that it doesn't come with a standard
tranny and the width is too narrow for those of us who are extra wide. Also,
the poor quality of N.American's diesel fuel can be an issue with such a
high strong engine. I bet Toyota could make a vastly better version of the
smart car, given there refinements with Hybrid engines and ability to
produce lightweight but strong chassis.

Pars

depends what you classify as major, but we did
the clutch on the 87 prelude for $150 canadian,
and about 6 hours of grunting...

t

Wow - I had a 87 Prelude. I LOVED that car. Back when I was single.
Sounds like you have almost driven it into the ground, might as well take it
to the end. Going to a 1990 Cavalier would be a mistake.


"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
> Hey all,
>
> I know that many people post asking if they
> should fix their old cars. I'll be naive and
> say I think my situation is special...
>
> 1987 Prelude S (Dual Carburated) Manual Trans,
> no air, no power steering. 217000kms, runs
> good, gets about 10kms/Litre = 24 MPG (US Gallons)(could be a little
> better, but its all
> city driving) Done the clutch, alternator,
> thermostat, and thinking about doing the water
> pump soon. Timing belt replaced at 200000kms.
>
> BUT, as I live in Winnipeg (or Winterpeg as it
> is sometimes affectionately called), its rusty.
> It hasn't been too bad, but this winter was not
> good to it.
>
> Got a quote from a body guy, $1500-2000 to cut
> all the rust out (sunroof, roof, wheel wells,
> doors, trunk, and filler neck, all are pretty
> much surface rust, no perforation, except for
> the filler neck, which is rusted right out, a
> common problem on preludes and accords of this
> vintage)
>
> So the big question: Spend $2000 for another 2-
> 3 years outta the car, OR
>
> we have the option to buy a 1990 Cavalier (2
> door) with 103000kms and in really good shape
> and saftied for $1000.
>
> This is my girlfriend's car, I once said I would
> break up with her if she drove a piece of
> detroit junk, but its a hard sell to say she
> should spend $2000 on her 18 year old honda
> (which she loves).
>
> Any opinions out there?
>
> t
>

"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
> depends what you classify as major, but we did
> the clutch on the 87 prelude for $150 canadian,
> and about 6 hours of grunting...

It always pays good, when you're doing your own grunt work. It's too bad you
can't get the same kind of deal on the body work.

Pars

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