I have owned this classic for only three weeks to date. Nothing has gone wrong and it is my great hope that nothing will go wrong for a long time to come.
So far I love this car. My neighbours love this car. My family loves this car. This is a lovely car. It is quick and great on the highway cruising around 130 km-ph. The sound system is awesome. The heated leather seats are great as are the heated mirrors. I cannot think of anything that I do not like about this vehicle. The only thing that I may be concerned about is that K & N Filters does not make an air filter or performance intake filter kit for this engine (yet).
I have contacted K&N several times. They have told me that they do not have any plans for making an air filter for this engine. My research has shown that more than 30,000 of the 2.5 L. five cylinder engines were made by Acura between 1992 and 1998. I made K&N aware of this fact. They told me that the cost involved in manufacturing the filter would not be in their best interests - too bad!
My Vigor is still going strong. I now have 133,000 km. on it. Unfortunately I was in an accident just the other day - got side-swiped by a truck. The poor Acura took it well and luckily no one was injured (just my feelings). I'll get my Vigor repaired and know that it will last for many more years.
I have a 1993 Vigor GS 5 speed and I love it.
This car has 196,000 miles and it runs great. I bought it 2 years ago and I only have replaced the master cylinder and front brake pads.
I had a 1992 Vigor back in 1998, but sold it 5 months after I purchased it due to financial problems. Two years and four cars later I found another. I always missed it and was never happy with the other cars.
As I had indicated my Vigor was in an accident. It is now repaired and wow... it looks awesome - almost like it was brand spanking new. I drove a rental for a week (2002 Jeep Liberty - what a downer!). I was never so happy to get my Vigor back - the ride, the power, the luxury - there are few affordable cars like it on the road today!
I just installed an "RACTIVE" high performance muffler. Right off the get-go I noted an increase in power and an increase in miles per gallon. I finally found a manufacturer who makes high performance air filters for the Vig! I installed this as well and, once again, have noted an increase in power and decrease in fuel consumption. I highly recommend these changes for your Vigor (which is, of course, a performance machine) - you will love the difference.
Vigors rule, I love my vigor and the zex kit I installed. V6 accords beware 15.2 @ 92mph for an auto with full system and 18in wheels is plenty fast for now till I save more green for custom turbo and fuel system. Will update with progress of turbo.
Thanks for the last comment. I would love to hear (and maybe see) your progress. My brother is a master mechanic who also owns a Vig ('92 GS). I am certain that because he has the "know-how" your modifications would interest him greatly as well.
I have a '94 Vigor GS, it's been sitting for almost a year, just replaced the brakes, changed the oil. it's got 160,000 miles and seems to be running strong. it's got more than a few small problems including a check engine light that's just broken and stays on (i have to get that fixed), A/C doesn't work.
I was wondering if anyone makes a K&N-style air filter for this car? surely the airbox must have a size that some other car that K&N makes filters for will work.
Re: your query about "KN Air-filters". After many queries to KN they informed me that they do not make (and intend to not make) one of their special filters for the Vig. So, go to "google.com" and type in "FXteknology". They, indeed, manufacture a filter which is tailor-made for our Vig. I have had mine in for about 8 months now and have had no complaints. I hope this helps you.
I just got a 92 vigor GS and the previous guy installed a K & N filter on it. email me for a picture of it.
Mk@helios.acomp.usf.edu.
I just bought a 1992 GS with over 177'000 miles and YES, it is still running very strong. You just got to love these cars!
Am still running the Vig. Great machine. I now have 160,000 Km. on this fine piece of machinery and expect it to last me many more. No rattles or noises... cruising at 160 kph she runs smooth as glass. I love this car! Jim.
Hi, I have a 1993 Acura vigor and it runs like a dream. The only problem I'm having with this vehicle is the gas mileage. I'm getting about 400km (winter) on a tank when I first bought it I was getting about 550km (summer). I've also been having problems with my clutch when I rest my foot on the pedal there's a squealing noise. Have you had this problem if not what do you suspect.
The mileage in my '93 Vig during the winter is not as good as I would like. However, I knew when I bought the car that I could not worry about mileage. Gas mileage during the warm weather is not bad at all. Again, with this kind of vehicle I do not worry a lot about mileage - I just love driving the car! I noted better fuel economy when I added the RAM-FX air filter and the high performance exhaust. I would estimate that I got another 3 to 4 miles per gallon as well as an overall increase in performance. I also noted a sort of "squeak" from the clutch pedal, but only when it was brutally cold out. Now that the warmer weather is upon us the noise is gone. I had my brother (who is a mechanic and also own a Vig) put special brake fluid in the mechanism and also a good lube on the pedal area - works like a charm. hope this helps. Jim.
Breaking news, It has come to my attention the vigor does NOT have 176HP in fact its a lot closer to 200HP. The reason Acura says 176HP is because the Legend is 200HP in order to increase sales of the more profitable Legend sedan, they stated in there ads and every else that it had 176HP. However Acura will probably never tell. If only this car were 300 pounds lighter who knows, it might have been a lot faster from 0 to 60, maybe 6sec. Now (GS 8.8, LS 7.7). Just thought that you'd like to know.