The Honda Prelude's have proven to be reliable cars over the years. However, when purchasing a Prelude you should always take into consideration that Prelude's are no longer in production and might be hard to locate parts for in the future.
Advertising in local stores is one useful way to procure Honda Prelude car parts as someone may be willing to sell the item you need. Alternatively, online second hand retailers may give a wider selection in the Toronto area.
yes, the parts are interchangeable Edit by an 86 Prelude owner: note that an 89 prelude is the 3rd generation, and the 87 is a second generation, for body mouldings and panels they are not perfectly interchangeable, many of the parts from an 89 prelude will not fit an 87, Honda is notorious for changing little details that make things just incapable of fitting a seemingly similar car. the late 80's Accords and 84-88 Preludes will share many parts, but the 89-91 Prelude will not offer you a whole lot.
If you would like to obtain replacement car parts from a 'real life' location, it is advisable that you speak to a mechanic. You can also try a big box retailer such as Wal-Mart.
No, the prelude is Front Wheel Drive only. There have been custom projects to convert the Prelude to AWD and RWD.
You can find a carburetor float for a 1986 Honda Prelude at automotive parts stores like AutoZone or O'Reilly Auto Parts. Online retailers such as RockAuto, eBay, and Amazon also offer a variety of carburetor parts. Additionally, specialty Honda or vintage car parts websites may have the specific float you need. Checking with local junkyards or salvage yards could also yield a usable part.
This car was not delivered with a carburetor so there is no such sticker for the 4th gen Prelude.
One can purchase a Honda Prelude from a Honda dealership. Alternatively, try local dealerships and garages in the local area, or look on car websites.
Take a look at Rock Auto: http://www.rockauto.com/ They have excellent prices for lots of parts, it's the main place my immediate family gets cheap car parts, and I'm sure you will find it satisfactory.
The online company Car-Parts offers million of car parts from all over the world. A faster alternative would be to contact a scrap metal store to see if they might have any mazda 626 parts in store. A garage might also have a trade in Mazda 626 parts.
if there is body damage or parts that don't match the rest of the car
Omaha Foreign Auto Parts sells all types of parts and can order almost anything you might need.