Faults:

After 9 years the exhaust system finally rotted out and had to be replaced from the catalytic converter back.

Back Light for A/C controls sometimes doesn't work.

General Comments:

Have owned this car since 1996, and it has never seen the inside of an Acura Dealership. This year as preventative maintenance we replaced the water pump and timing belt (recommended by most dealers), but had it done by private mechanic to save costs. Car is driven 200km a day at speeds of 100-130km/h and gets 31mpg. Car has never dies, let me down in any way shape or form. Very comfortable car for commuting, perfect for tall drivers (I'm 6'3"). Will still out accelerate cars with engines 3 times the size.

Only three gripes, engine runs 3000rpm at 100km/h (60mph) so gets quite buzzy on the highway. Wish it had cruise control for long trips. Very light means limited traction in snow, do yourself a favour and don't run all seasons in winter conditions.

Faults:

The air conditioner needed a freon replacement so that it could blow cold air instead of lukewarm. It might have a freon leak.

Generally, shifting into Park is difficult, because the indicator light does not always come on. If the indicator light doesn't come on, it won't shift out of Park and into Drive or Reverse. The shifter needs to be wiggled a little in order for the indicator light to come on.

General Comments:

Acura labeled this vehicle a sports car, which is shown by its good cornering and handling. It also exhibits a good level of acceleration.

This car is like a luxury car because of the power windows, power locks, power mirrors, and ABS brakes. The graphite seats and black interior look awesome, not to mention the stylish exterior.

Installing a CD player can be difficult, as a security code is needed if you rewire the radio. Also, face plate style CD players don't fit to mount in this car. I chose a 6 disc Pioneer CD player that mounts in the trunk and has a wired remote up front. The wired remote fits perfectly under the radio when wedged into the little shelf by the shifter.

Faults:

Ignition switch just went at 135,000 miles.

Muffler very rusty.

Blew front stock speakers at 131,000 miles.

General Comments:

This car is great for a teenager, great mileage compared to an automatic.

Picks up unbelievable speed quickly. Great handling around curves.

Great in the snow.

Very inexpensive.

Faults:

The car so far has been great. Blew the motor in 2002 and replaced with a civic SIR B16 motor to take the place of the B18.Other than that the car has been great except for the gas mileage.

General Comments:

With few mods the car can fly.

Car looks great and turns heads with a few things done.

Seats are AWESOME hold ur where you need it in fast cornering.