2004 Acura 1.7 EL review from North America
"The Honda Civic and Acura EL are excellent, extremely reliable cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Minor brake squeaking.
General comments?
Although extremely reliable, responsive and well-built, there really is no difference between this vehicle and the Honda Civic EX (except, of course, the price). The Acura EL is almost entirely identical to the Honda Civic, except for the steering wheel and pseudo-wood furnishings. Both vehicles use the same mechanics.
That said, the car is still a VERY good car. It should appeal to those looking for an economy car with a luxury name and leather seats. To the rest of us, the car stands out for what it really is: a higher priced Honda Civic with the Acura label.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura 1.7 EL |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2004 |