Faults:

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 regular 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.

Strongly 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.

Faults:

The odometer stopped because of a loose connection. The leather seats show some cracking. There is a computer chip that prevents high speeds. The back seats don't have a lot of legroom.

General Comments:

Fast enough to race with just stock. It has a good suspension and handles like a dream.

Faults:

The car had many problems (routine maintenance items) that allowed me to talk the previous owner down more than 1K. Always have a mechanic inspect a car this old with these many miles, he could be your best bargaining tool.

The most serious problems were the amount of oil leaks this car had, almost every rubber O ring seal had to be replaced! (to be expected at 145K I'm told) Finding each leak was the biggest challenge, we had to power wash the entire underside of the engine compartment before we could identify all the leaks. Now that we have all the leaks fixed the car is dry as a bone.

The next problem (an item I will never pay to fix) is the dreaded blower motor fan. A pain to get to and extremely expensive to repair! I've only had problems with the blower motor in extremely cold temperatures when the car has sat in an open parking lot for an extended period. I've been told it's the wiring to the motor. I bought the car in a tepid climate so it's possible the previous owner had no idea. Had I known I probably would have passed on the car.

General Comments:

I've always been impressed with the quality of Acura/Honda cars. They continue to drive and feel the same as the day you buy them. Have owned 2 Integra's so have some good history to go on.

Car seems fast for a 5cyl. engine.

Ready for another 150K.

Don't care for the interior wood trim panels.

It feels solid and well built, no squeaks or rattles.