1993 Acura Vigor GS from North America - Comments

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.

Fantastic car. Would not be able to replace it for anything less than $50,000 today.

It was great to read your comments! I also have a '93 Vig GS with the standard transmission and I love it. I have about 70,000 miles on mine and nothing has gone seriously wrong with it. I make certain that I do the maintenance regularly and treat the little beast like a baby (well, once in a while I might blow out the carbon!). I bought a set of premium Toyo touring tires and really like these. I've ordered a performance muffler for it as it is time to replace the original. I am also looking at installing a cold-air intake system as well. The car looks and acts like new and I certainly do agree with you that it would be very difficult to replace this classic for under $50k.

Thanks again. Jim.

I now have 185,000 K. on my Vig. I've added a Secret Weapon R intake, Magnecore race wires, 17 inch rims with Kumho Ecsta profile tires and a Ractive high performance exhaust. This is a new car and the increase in performance and handling is unbelievable.

Jim.

I also own a 1993 Vigor GS and purchased the car with 40,000 miles. It will turn over 200,000 miles in January 2007. Just had all the belts replaced and new radiator installed. Had the distributor seal replaced as it was leaking oil, but I still notice some oil drips on the garage floor and can't quite make out where it is coming from. Love the car's performance and speaker system. There are some rust spots in the back of the trunk, by the gas cap and rear wheel wells, but no rust at all forward of the quarter panel. Intend to keep this car a while longer. Jim.

I have oil drips with my 1994 Accord with 246,000 miles. I found out that my mechanic never replaced the cam shaft seal when he did the timing belt and it leaks a few drops out when the car is shut off.

Has the secret weapon r helped? I am also thinking of getting one, but people are saying no intake for the vigor will improve anything.

A big YES... the secret weapon R cold air intake works very nicely. I've noticed a power increase and somewhat improved gas mileage. It also looks nice and sounds nice as well. I am thinking however that to make the difference in power you have to get the entire package: the intake and the performance exhaust. I put on a larger pipe (2 1/2 inches) from the manifold back. The amount of air that gets in and then gets out makes the difference.

Jim.