1993 Acura Vigor GS review from North America

Aside from muffler, brake and timing belt replacement, the only major repair was a right front wheel bearing that went bad at around 70,000 miles. I was told by the dealer that they can go bad if you hit a pot hole hard - I don't remember so I'll take their word on it.

Dealer service is a little expensive although handled well.

Timing belt and water pump replacement: $500.00

This car was a demo when I bought it in July of 1993 and it's worth every penny I paid for it. I was single at the time and didn't have a need for a lot of room. Now seven years later with a wife and two children, I must say it's getting a little cramped. Rear seat room is this car's major flaw. I was tempted to trade it in last year for a new TL. The dealer offered me a decent price on the trade, but they weren't budging on the TL. They were selling at sticker with a three month waiting list.

I changed my mind and figured I would drive this car into the ground. At this rate, it looks as though it could take another seven years. The dealer tells me that they regularly see Acuras with 170K to 180K miles come in for minor service. As a matter of fact while I was having the wheel bearing replaced on mine, I saw a '94 Legend in there with 250K miles and it didn't show it's age.

At nearly 100K miles, this car still runs the way it did when I drove it off the dealer lot in July '93. I enjoy driving it just as much. It still looks great (although I treat my car better than most people treat their pets) and everything works. No problems with the CD Changer or radio and the A/C still blows cold enough that you can see your breath.

It's as reliable as a hammer and the styling doesn't look dated after seven years. Honda is often criticized for less than aggressive styling, but maybe that's why they still look good after many years.

While the acceleration won't set your hair on fire, it'll hold it's own and the handling is quite good.

Consumer Reports has rated the '92 as one of the most reliable used cars and MS Carpoint has rated reliability for '92-'94 Vigors as "Best in Class".

I love this car and would definitely buy another Honda/Acura product.