1998 Acura 1.6 EL review from North America
"Responsive...Like a snake being charmed!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I haven't had any problems other than regularly required maintenance, I have yet to replace the timing belt. The only concern I have is the high idle due to the V-TECH engine which costs on gas.
General comments?
I really enjoy the drive of this car, it's peppy and loves to race.
The car is very responsive and handles like a snake being charmed.
There is a lot of upgrade options for enthusiasts who like dressing them up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 EL Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 118000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2003 |