1998 Acura 1.6 EL Premium review from North America
"An excellent up-scale Civic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heated driver seat malfunctioned once, but was repaired under warranty.
General comments?
OEM tires are no good in anything other than dry pavement.
Must rev the engine sky high to get any performance.
Mechanically very reliable - no repairs in 3 years of ownership.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 76000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda MX3 |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2003 |