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Old May 21, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Ok i know this is not corvette releated but i could use some advice from "car guys"
I am selling my 1996 Dakota 88k miles But the right side is trashed from an accident and the passenger side door does not open.

I have an offert to trade even for a

1998 Dodge avenger 147k but new trans 20k ago

1991 Honda Prelude new engine 85k ago

Both are black and both appear to be in the same shape


any advice?
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User Reviews 1998 dodge Avenger
8.2 Overall Rating
9.2 Styling
7.9 Performance
8.2 Interior
7.8 Quality
8.1 Recommendation



1991 Honda Prelude
8.7 Overall Rating
8.7 Styling
8.8 Performance
8.4 Interior
8.4 Quality
9.0 Recommendation
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Old May 21, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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prelude, I wouldnt touch a high mile avenger
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Old May 21, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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neither
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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neither
Why is That?

I also have an offer (maybe) for a 1988 mustang LX former Flordia cop car
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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honda, easy to fix and plenty more reliable.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Prelude
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Old May 21, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by shamdave
Ok i know this is not corvette releated but i could use some advice from "car guys"
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It ain't Technical or Performance related, either. (Hint?)
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Old May 21, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Neither since the prelude is a 91, if it was an SI and/or 4 wheel steer maybe.
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
prelude, I wouldnt touch a high mile avenger
the avengers use mitsubishi motors.

my brother had a 1996, with the 2.0 4 cylinder and he put 225k miles on it before he crashed it and it still ran.
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Originally Posted by GREGGPENN
Prelude
Had one in the 80's... great car, fun to drive, easy to work on, was fairly quick.
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Old May 22, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Hold out for a vette
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