What is buyer check #1 when buying a 2000 Honda Prelude e:HEV?

Test the rear seat before ordering: entry needs flexibility and the pews only suit small children on short trips, so this is a two-plus-two car in practice.

What is buyer check #2 when buying a 2000 Honda Prelude e:HEV?

Accept the performance envelope. 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds and a 117mph limiter mean the chassis is quicker than the powertrain; if you want pace, look at a Civic Type R while they are still about.

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Buying Tips for the 2000 Honda Prelude e:HEV

Test the rear seat before ordering: entry needs flexibility and the pews only suit small children on short trips, so this is a two-plus-two car in practice.
Accept the performance envelope. 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds and a 117mph limiter mean the chassis is quicker than the powertrain; if you want pace, look at a Civic Type R while they are still about.
Ask exactly how the S+ Shift makes the car feel on your routes. Some drivers love the simulated shifts and rev-matching; others would rather the hybrid ran quietly, so try it with the system off.
Check the practical detail: the hatchback-style boot takes two weekend bags and 663 litres with the seats folded, but rear visibility over the shoulder is poor, so make sure the camera and sensors all work.
With production limited to roughly 500 cars a year for Europe, confirm the dealer record, options list and any allocation paperwork, and protect resale by keeping every service in the Honda system.

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