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acura el
i was bored so i searched online for stuff. i found a acura el. all it is pretty much a pimped out or overpriced civic depending on how you look at it. http://www.acurael.com jus something to check out 
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Re: acura el (trustme)
The 1.6EL is a really nice little car. Very reliable and quite sporty. Ride is firm, but not harsh, good cornering. Front discs, rear drums. Some had leather, heated mirrors/seats, good cd stereo, etc.. Very fun car to drive!
The 1.7El has been a bit of a disaster. It is plagued by terrible build quality. They have stereos that died, lots(!!!!!) of struts failing, squeaks/rattles from cheap interior parts, the 5 speed trannys blew the snap rings up internally, brakes clunk/bang/squeal, the list goes on. Quite a sh!tty car considering Acuras high standards.
Just my 2 cents.
The 1.7El has been a bit of a disaster. It is plagued by terrible build quality. They have stereos that died, lots(!!!!!) of struts failing, squeaks/rattles from cheap interior parts, the 5 speed trannys blew the snap rings up internally, brakes clunk/bang/squeal, the list goes on. Quite a sh!tty car considering Acuras high standards.
Just my 2 cents.
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Re: acura el (five-o)
the civic has some very similiar problems when it first came out. mainly 2001-early 2002 cars. still, not an excuse for honda.
again, they are civics with more options and a different front and rear treatment.
again, they are civics with more options and a different front and rear treatment.
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Re: acura el (DelSolSi93)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DelSolSi93 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thats pretty cool, do you know if these actually exist in the US? Ive never seen one</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope they didt sell them here.
A very few people have them in the states, mostly people that moved from canada to the us. I brought mine here.
Different dash than a civic
Nope they didt sell them here.
A very few people have them in the states, mostly people that moved from canada to the us. I brought mine here.
Different dash than a civic
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Re: acura el (texnteg)
Well... I guess this is where I fit in... I own a 1999 Acura 1.6EL Premium (leather (heated) power mirrors/windows/locks, sunroof, 15" alloy rims, ect) It's a really nice car, much better then a civic. The 1.7EL's look like **** (to much of a civic look) while the 1.6's have a look all there own.
It's made in Aliston (sp?) Ontario and only sold in Canada. A few guys from the states get the front end of an EL and swap it onto there civic so it looks diff.
Check out my sound domain page for some pics. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/354950
It's made in Aliston (sp?) Ontario and only sold in Canada. A few guys from the states get the front end of an EL and swap it onto there civic so it looks diff.
Check out my sound domain page for some pics. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/354950
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Re: acura el (texnteg)
I've seen a few of them down here. At first glance, I thought it was just another Civic. I think it's a nice car if you're looking for a more upscale alternative to a Civic.
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Re: acura el (bee18)
The 2004 front bumper, and the 2004 rear tails are quite badass and would look better than alot of body kits floating around for the 2k4 Civic. However, I don't think I've seen anyone try and do EL stuff locally, much less think anyone would.
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Re: acura el (texnteg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by texnteg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow. that looks great.
what is the chassis code for EL? is it also an EM chassis like the civic?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, it should be
what is the chassis code for EL? is it also an EM chassis like the civic?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, it should be
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The EL looks pretty clean even when its stock.
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I would so rock that. Cleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeean!
The EL looks pretty clean even when its stock.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I would so rock that. Cleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeean!
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The EL is a piece of ****. My dealer would give me one as a loaner car when my Legend coupe was in for servicing. Worst car I have driven...noisy as hell, rough ride, absolutely no power to speak of...same deal with Integras. At least the Integra was somewhat fun to drive, though.
