2000 Acura 1.6 EL review from North America
"Well engineered and efficient vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake pads at 50K.
General comments?
The best "bang for my buck" with any vehicle I have ever owned. Has the lines and reliability of a Mercedes 190 at half the price.
The 1.6 litre engine is quite responsive for 127 horsepower. ("Engine noise" can be excessive given the high revving V-tec engine.) Love the 6500 rpm shifts...
Only complaints are poor cupholders that do not allow for large coffees and a gas gauge that does not remain consistent over different inclines.
Given the 1.6 EL's *price* and little refinements above the Civic, it has made for a well engineered and efficient vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 64000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 2nd September, 2002 |