The Prelude is great car and the auto isn't as slow as everyone thinks it is, but there is a good chance the tranny will go if you drive the car as it was intended. My SS is getting swaped as soon as the parts arrive friday. It will cost some $$ but not as much as I was quoted for a rebuild that will probably break again (on second broke tranny now going to 5spd). Buyer beware, but Honda is actually taking some resposibility because they offered my a rebuilt tranny at wholesale, but that will still cost you a left nut.