1993 Acura Vigor GS review from North America
"Great Performance for the Money Great on gas"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have a 1993 Vigor and love it. My major problem with the car came when the oil seal on the secondary transmission shaft failed for the second time. First at 30,000 then at 60,000. At that point I had the dealer replace the transmission at not cost to me. I was told the secondary shaft must have been warped.
I now have over 100,000 miles with only small oil leak coming from behind distributor, oil coming from a poor transmission service by the dealer
Missing engine mount bolt.
At 90,000 had all belts changed and engine decarbonized by dealer $1,000.
Changed distributor and rotor today as reqular maintenance.
My next problems will be trying to come up with $50,000 dollars to replace a $30,000 dollar car that drives and performs like a $50,000 or $60,000 dollar car.
Stongly recommend the Firestone Firehawk sh30 tires. I would rate these tires as the best touring tire ever made. Makes the Vigor glide to your destination and ride like a dream.
General comments?
Fantastic car. Would not be able to replace it for anything less than $50,000 today.
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| Acura quality prevails |
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| Excellent car for any first time or budget minded buyer |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura bmw |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2002 |