This video is so nostalgic for me. I had a '94 LS automatic in dark green. I loved that car. I was the second owner, bought it in 1999 with 40k miles on it. Some elderly woman owned it before me and it was immaculate. I kept it for about 3 years and stupidly sold it. I wish I would have kept it, I would still be driving it around!
My mother has this car, same color & interior .She purchased it brand new in 1994 & it has around 75,000 miles in 2024. She’s purchased 3 other cars over the last 30 years but refuse to get rid of her Acura. She calls it her antique. It’s still runs very well & she drives it occasionally. She always talks about all stares she gets especially from men admiring the car. Im going to send her this video. She will love it!
Tyson Hugie ain’t nothing wrong with that. I love the nighthawk black pearl of both my Honda’s but I’d love if they were some iconic 90’s or early 2000’s color. Captures the period better I think .
Incredible. Cant believe they were able to mount the engine so far back. I heard the original Honda S2000 concept (SSM) was going to have a VTEC version of this engine.
I have been the proud owner of for Acura Vigor‘s! And at the present time I have a 1994 Acura Vigor GS which is in almost like new condition. I love the automatic transmission. I bought this car five years ago up in Berkeley California and it was advertised as “amazingly like new inside and out and certainly it was I’ve had to do nothing to it nearly everything works perfectly and it now has 142,000 miles. I intend to drive this car another 5 to 10 years. I will then go most likely electric. I am 85 years old although I still work as an ophthalmologist full-time and have another 20 years of research I need to do. My Acura takes me aroundRialto California in comfort!
Another one of my favorites of your collection. The 5 cylinder engine is a rare one. These cars are getting about as rare as hens teeth. Good or bad condition (mostly bad) I like cars that have a Japanese look to them and this one definitely does. Really enjoying the tours Tyson!
Awesome! More to come, and thanks as always for tuning in. Yeah this car was marketed as the Accord Inspire in certain regions. Pretty interesting model!
@@SidewaysInTraffic don't ask me I hated those engines performance wise, they were great, but to work on them nightmare, changing the oil for one raise it lower it couldn't get to the filter, fish the filter from the top first, put a new one, raise it then pull the oil plug clean up the mess, I can go on, but won't ill have a fit hahaha. but the Mercury grand Marquis 4.6 just as bad
Soooo nice Tyson!!! You have such amazing passion for your automobiles, I look upon you as being an automotive celebrity for Honda/Acura. I always feel so honored to be a part of your automotive passion!!
best car ever. I have been trying to find that exact car forever. My dad had one and sold it when i was out of country. Just heart breaking. But good for you!
It's wild to have found your channel and see someone share love for this Make, these models AND these years. It was alienating praising these so often to friends, not many cared or agreed. Here several years later, I stumble upon your channel and see your collection, I feel validated and understood. I absolutely love your content brother!
I get that a lot. It's cool to finally see these cars becoming appreciated. A couple of years ago, a Jalopnik article called my collection a very "normal" car fetish... as in, most people don't choose to collect everyday cars like a Vigor or Legend. But I did!
Tyson, your Vigor is such a lovely car, in seemingly flawless condition. I remember when the Vigor first came out. I wanted one so badly but I was too young and too broke to afford one. I had every intention of buying one someday but by the time I could afford one, it had evolved into the TL and I ended up buying one of those instead and have owned nothing but Acuras since.
Love this.. this is what being a car guy (or girl) is all about. The Vigor is a great little car, maybe more today than when it came out. It doesn't matter that it's 'old', It doesn't matter there most of these are ratted out, neglected hoopties. Doesn't matter that you could likely afford something newer or 'nicer', It's about stewardship more than ownership, and taking care of that thing to the best of your abilities. Its not about flashiness or status, 26 and still better than most new cars today. You are a boss. cheers
Wow, what a rare find! The car is immaculate. This looks like the 1990-93 Accords. While the glass on the c-pillar is pretty odd, few cars on the road looked like it.
Beautiful car bro! Richmond, VA...I was 14...I still remember when these first came out, they were super slick. A buddy at the time, his family got one. Yours looks like a sweetheart.
omg I loved those cars! My late neighbor used to drive a black one, and then his widow drove it for a while before and after he passed. They were good cars back in the day! His was black with a tan interior. Automatic transmission but still a solid car. I really like this one in green with a stick!
@@TysonHugie my guess is that his wife probably gave it to one of their kids. I know she gave her son the Cadillac Catera that her husband was driving up until he passed. As far as I know he's still driving it today. Haven't seen the vigor in a long time.
Another great and comprehensive video! Who thought seeing videos on classic and/or rare Acura models would be so addictive. Keep it up and can't wait for the next videos. Also, I didn't know these had a 5 Cylinder.
My mom had a 92 in Rosewood Metallic (I think was the color name) very cool car, a blast to drive with the 5 cylinder...28 years later it's still in the family. My nephew has totally resorted it while lowering it and adding BBS rims, looks pretty bad ass.
After buying my beautiful Brown and 1994 Acura Vigor GAS from Berkley it was in such perfect condition I thought I had to buy another one to drive daily so I bought sight unseen a 1993 Acura Vigor GS green color from Kansas City and had it delivered side unseen. I then spent about $2000 on the green Acura Vigor but then gave it to a grandson since I realized I would be using the brown one daily. They really are such wonderful cars with plenty of power from the five cylinder engines!
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you have really had good experiences with your Vigors. Would love to see some photos and videos of them on your channel.
I still have a pristine 110K metallic blue-green/purple that changes with the light, so cool, with the tan interior. Still looks new, no rust (never driven in snow and rarely rain) new timing belt just recently. Fast, torquey and handles great. SO cool to see her on the road again, no one has a clue what it is. Great classic lines I think, elegant yet sporty. Got a great deal privately off a two year lease, looked and smelled new. Not suitable for families, no back seat and limited trunk space which is probably why they had limited appeal. They bought a Pathfinder. VIGOR is a personal coupe, backseat is for groceries or small kids only. The five cyl is quite fast and super-smooth, tons of torque and easily chirps out. Beautifully crafted engine if maintained, typical Honda of the era. Manual lifter adjustments required at intervals, another quirk. NOT the most trouble-free car for only 110K, actually the most demanding despite my fussy care. Starter ('medusa') switch failed, fuel pump relay failed, door alarm switch needed cleaning, a temp sensor, distributor o rings leaked, passenger window regulator issues so I'd flick the window down a bit while it closed then up again just like a Mercedes 'feature' only manual. Random fails on the highway, slowly stop running with an under hood gas smell, likely something with the rails but I just wait a while and it would start. Comfortable seats, AWESOME sound system, love the sunroof which still works flawlessly and no leaks.Nothing today looks like it and I expect lots of conversation at gas stops and parking lots. Cool, rare vehicle. Still love it.
Nice car! I didn't know the US got this engine in this particular shape car, I had a Japanese import Rafaga with the 5 cylinder years ago. It's a nice engine in an interesting layout for sure. When I had mine, I had just gotten my license, so I put an open K&N filter on it and liked to imagine the sound was like a Audi with the 2.2 turbo engine.
As you mentioned, parts for the car are hard to find. Had the windshield replaced on mine last year. Glass shop seemed to think they got the last glass and trim clips for that car in the country. Also replaced radiator this year. Factory two-row core radiators are apparently unavailable, but the single-row seems to work fine. Also replaced the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder last year. The master is still available, but it is a huge pain to change due to the location of the upper left nut (as viewed from the cabin). The slave is no longer available. But the slave cylinder from a '87-'91 Mazda RX-7 Turbo is a very close fit. Same bore size (3/4"). Approximately same bore distance from the clutch fork. Left-side engine mount. Bleeder in correct location (even same thread pitch and diameter on banjo bolt.) The mounting ears require a little modification, due to the Vigor's having offset mounting holes. IIRC, top hole of mounting tab needs some ovalling, and bottom hole requires slotting. But it's worked for over 6 months now flawlessly. If the one I have wasn't a stick, I would have sold it ages ago. Better than 30 mpg on the highway. And pretty torquey for a little 2.5 liter.
Great video! This is such a beautiful car and color combo, and you really showcase it well here! I love the drives through the corporate locations and that mural. Maybe easier to do in the current situation with less people around?
I still remember the car commercials for this car. In one, the car drove by a group of people speaking German. They were wondering if it was a German car and one guy replied: Nine, Acura. Or something like that.... :)
I'm actually getting ready to email her a link to the video. I want to ask her what she's driving today and if she has any specific memories about the car from her 21 years of ownership. Great idea.
After I got rear ended in mine , I went to a 95 Acura legend Gs in midnight blue . Then my brother pick up a integra gsr in similar color . These cars were so under rated .I can go on forever about the 90s cars . Damn I miss this car so much 😭😭😭😢😢😢. It was one of them car that got me thru my teens and I was mobbin in it . Young and dumb ..
Great car! My Dad used to own 1992 Honda Inspire which shares the same engine and the same chassis as Honda/Acura Vigor. I love how Honda's 2.5 L 5 cylinder engine revs up. I love Acura from the early to mid-'90s.
I had a '92 GS 5 spd. Phenomenal car. Let me ask you..did you have to replace the distributor shaft seal? From my understanding that engine had isssues leaking in that area. Mine leaked directly on the exhaust. Not a big deal, but because the engine is longitudinally, it makes it difficult to get to. It was right against that firewall. Also, the instrument pod is the same or dang near close to the NSX, just missing volts and oil pressure. That car will do 68 MPH in 2nd gear before fuel cutoff. Basically, the Vigor was like the Legend and the Integra had an offspring. 😉
My friend still has his 1993 Vigor, owned originally by his dad, then passed down to him in the mid-2000's. He has a couple of other new-ish vehicles but still has this as his grocery getter. It's a quirky Honda...but that thing is fun to drive! I only wonder why they made the rear seat a little too tight on leg room for adults, but with that being said, I would have loved to have owned one of these when they came out.
I love the quirky little things Acura has done, I didn’t even know this car existed until today, I’m an RL owner (luckily I got a gem too), and those are getting up there in age, but price as well now that they’re not around as much. I’m holding onto mine and restoring it, but I’m also personalizing it in a way that’ll make it more luxurious than before. I hope to see this thing around at car shows when I take my RL to tour the country.
Beautiful. Adam's first car was a 97 or 98 (I can't remember which) TL with the inline 5. I really wish we would have kept it. It sold for more than we paid.
I had a Blue auto , man did that get you RESPECT back in the day , cops thought I was some kind of Wall street guy , nice as hell to me when I was pulled over....lol
An excellent car. i had a 92 Vigor automatic until I wrecked it (like a fool) in 2008. It had 180,000 miles and ran like new - the best car i ever had!
This was my first car back in 94. I had a fully loaded GS automatic, in a black cherrie color. Don't remember the exact name of the color, but it was badass. The interior was a saddle tan. That 5 cylinder engine was pretty quick
@@TysonHugie thanks man, I never could remember that color name, but it really made the car. I smoked the tail lights and tinted the windows with limo tint, and put a nice set of fittipaldi 5 star rims with a nice dish. That car was badass, I loved the leather headliner too, and the speakers by the overhead lamps. Unfortunately, I let my ex fiance take it to work one day and it was the last time I saw it in one piece. Such a shame, it was only 3yrs old with 18 thousand miles when it was totaled by a garbage truck
My older brother had a white 92, auto trans and cloth interior. I bought a beige 94, auto with leather interior like yours. Definitely regret selling it
I own a 99 CL. I don’t see any CL’s in your collection? Why? The CL is very special to me. I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair. The long doors on my CL allow me to stow my wheelchair in the back seat, this gives me my independence. I currently am driving a Toyota Solara. I have another 99 CL in storage in Florida. I’m hoping to get hand controls installed soon. After I get the hand controls installed I’ll have the car shipped to NY where I will use it. I’ll be doing a lot of research on keeping the car good for as long as I can. Looking for CL support. Thanks.
My mom had a '94 Canterbury Green Legend back in the day. Most solid, consistent car I've ever had my hands on. Drove no different from new til 205k mi
I remember test driving a 1992 when they came out. The GS had the radio with the digital sound processor which was unique at that time and I don’t believe the CD player was standard issue (at least in 1992 it would’ve been a dealer installed option). I had negotiated a pretax price of $22,600 for a 5 speed but I ended up buying a Nissan Maxima SE instead. Love the car, it looks new! Never realized how lucky we were in those days that so many cars were available in stick. Ended up trading the maxima for a 4 door Legend LS with a 5 speed.
It makes me so happy that you are caring for these aging Honda products
Thank you! I really enjoy it.
@@TysonHugie I feel the same dude, did not know till recently you're pretty much a Honda connoisseur/ambassador.
The Acura 5-cylinder with the manual transmission is like the coolest car ever!
I know!
BASITH PH and more reliable than Audi or Volvo 5cyl too
BASITH PH agreed
And RWD too !
cococly no way is it RWD?
This video is so nostalgic for me. I had a '94 LS automatic in dark green. I loved that car. I was the second owner, bought it in 1999 with 40k miles on it. Some elderly woman owned it before me and it was immaculate. I kept it for about 3 years and stupidly sold it. I wish I would have kept it, I would still be driving it around!
I might be selling this one.
My mother has this car, same color & interior .She purchased it brand new in 1994 & it has around 75,000 miles in 2024. She’s purchased 3 other cars over the last 30 years but refuse to get rid of her Acura. She calls it her antique. It’s still runs very well & she drives it occasionally. She always talks about all stares she gets especially from men admiring the car. Im going to send her this video. She will love it!
That is awesome. If she ever wants to sell, let me know!
Beautiful Vigor!!! I had a white 1993 GS with a 5 speed. They really do move!
Thanks for watching
A rare bird indeed; always loved these. That Arcadia green goes hard too.
It screams 90s for sure.
Tyson Hugie ain’t nothing wrong with that. I love the nighthawk black pearl of both my Honda’s but I’d love if they were some iconic 90’s or early 2000’s color. Captures the period better I think .
Incredible. Cant believe they were able to mount the engine so far back. I heard the original Honda S2000 concept (SSM) was going to have a VTEC version of this engine.
Interesting! I would love to look into that some more.
I have been the proud owner of for Acura Vigor‘s! And at the present time I have a 1994 Acura Vigor GS which is in almost like new condition. I love the automatic transmission. I bought this car five years ago up in Berkeley California and it was advertised as “amazingly like new inside and out and certainly it was I’ve had to do nothing to it nearly everything works perfectly and it now has 142,000 miles. I intend to drive this car another 5 to 10 years. I will then go most likely electric. I am 85 years old although I still work as an ophthalmologist full-time and have another 20 years of research I need to do. My Acura takes me aroundRialto California in comfort!
Robert, that is remarkable! I'd love to learn more about your Acura Vigor (and prior 3 Vigors). Keep on rolling.
This vigor is absolutely stunning 🤩🤩 I love that rear window , it kinda reminds me of an NSX’s rear glass lol
I totally agree!
Another one of my favorites of your collection. The 5 cylinder engine is a rare one. These cars are getting about as rare as hens teeth. Good or bad condition (mostly bad) I like cars that have a Japanese look to them and this one definitely does. Really enjoying the tours Tyson!
Awesome! More to come, and thanks as always for tuning in. Yeah this car was marketed as the Accord Inspire in certain regions. Pretty interesting model!
I just found one 15 mins from me with 119,000 miles for 1200 and Im panicking cause I don't have the money
the Acura 5 cl. engine was a nightmare to work on, tune up, changing the oil all was not as easy as the fours or sixes.
@@thomasdearment3214 I have a 1992 with I believe is a broken rod. I'll find out today, but not sure if I should rebuild it.
@@SidewaysInTraffic don't ask me I hated those engines performance wise, they were great, but to work on them nightmare, changing the oil for one raise it lower it couldn't get to the filter, fish the filter from the top first, put a new one, raise it then pull the oil plug clean up the mess, I can go on, but won't ill have a fit hahaha. but the Mercury grand Marquis 4.6 just as bad
With this Vigor and your Legend, you definitely own some gems!
Thank you!
You keep teasing us with these brilliant classic quality cars. :o)
Haha, thanks for watching them!
That interior though! My favorite colored interior of almost any car. Good work Ty.
Right on!
Soooo nice Tyson!!! You have such amazing passion for your automobiles, I look upon you as being an automotive celebrity for Honda/Acura. I always feel so honored to be a part of your automotive passion!!
That means a lot! Thank you for tuning in and supporting my craziness.
@@TysonHugie My pleasure as always!!
Wow! I wish I could've bought the same car from one of my friends back in 2003. It's indeed a lovely machine. Congratulations!
Thanks Pedro!
great job Tyson. The Vigor has always been my favorite Acura .
Nice, thanks Adam! I hope your weekend is going well.
Outstanding! My objective is to get my Vigor to that level! Thanks so much for posting! I'm not that far away!!
You can do it!
@@TysonHugie Thanks Bru! I will keep you posted
The back windows were the best part of the vigor back in the '90s that's why everybody wanted one👍🏾👍🏾
Agreed!
I've only seen one Vigor in person while sitting in traffic, found these to be interesting with the 5 cylinder engines along with its design.
Definitely an oddball car in the history of Honda.
Same, I saw one white Acura Vigor sitting at a gas station as I drove by on Tampa ave in tarzana ca, I freaked out haha
Nice car. My buddy had one of these back in high school - We had some good times in that car. Thanks for showing it off.
You bet!
I gotta admit I never liked Acura or Honda but this Vigor is an exception. Very nice, I would be honored to have one this mint!
Thanks, I really appreciate that.
best car ever. I have been trying to find that exact car forever. My dad had one and sold it when i was out of country. Just heart breaking. But good for you!
Thanks Brian!
It's wild to have found your channel and see someone share love for this Make, these models AND these years. It was alienating praising these so often to friends, not many cared or agreed. Here several years later, I stumble upon your channel and see your collection, I feel validated and understood. I absolutely love your content brother!
I get that a lot. It's cool to finally see these cars becoming appreciated. A couple of years ago, a Jalopnik article called my collection a very "normal" car fetish... as in, most people don't choose to collect everyday cars like a Vigor or Legend. But I did!
Tyson, your Vigor is such a lovely car, in seemingly flawless condition. I remember when the Vigor first came out. I wanted one so badly but I was too young and too broke to afford one. I had every intention of buying one someday but by the time I could afford one, it had evolved into the TL and I ended up buying one of those instead and have owned nothing but Acuras since.
That's awesome. Similar to my back-story as well!
You make me want every car you own! Love it.
Haha, just trying to share my obsession and hope that maybe it'll rub off on others.
Just wow. So glad I subscribed so I don’t miss some of these gems
Thanks for watching!
So cool, how the actual car looks better than the picture; so much for "picture perfect".!!!! That 5 cyl has a nice roar.!
It was merely coincidental the lighting and angle were aligned with the brochure pic so I couldn't resist capturing that!
Love this.. this is what being a car guy (or girl) is all about. The Vigor is a great little car, maybe more today than when it came out. It doesn't matter that it's 'old', It doesn't matter there most of these are ratted out, neglected hoopties. Doesn't matter that you could likely afford something newer or 'nicer', It's about stewardship more than ownership, and taking care of that thing to the best of your abilities. Its not about flashiness or status, 26 and still better than most new cars today. You are a boss. cheers
I really appreciate that. Glad some people out there understand it!
Love how the 5-cylinder sounds. It’s very similar to VWs 2.5!
It's a very unique sound for sure!
Wow, what a rare find! The car is immaculate. This looks like the 1990-93 Accords. While the glass on the c-pillar is pretty odd, few cars on the road looked like it.
Very true! And it does resemble the CB7 Accord a lot.
@@TysonHugieit’s base upon the accord chassis during the same era . My friend had one growing up in the same Color as my vigor .
Had a 93 Vigor (automatic) in that exact color combo. Loved that car!
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful car bro! Richmond, VA...I was 14...I still remember when these first came out, they were super slick. A buddy at the time, his family got one. Yours looks like a sweetheart.
Great memories. Thanks for watching!
omg I loved those cars! My late neighbor used to drive a black one, and then his widow drove it for a while before and after he passed. They were good cars back in the day! His was black with a tan interior. Automatic transmission but still a solid car. I really like this one in green with a stick!
I wonder what happened with your neighbor's black one! That's a cool memory.
@@TysonHugie my guess is that his wife probably gave it to one of their kids. I know she gave her son the Cadillac Catera that her husband was driving up until he passed. As far as I know he's still driving it today. Haven't seen the vigor in a long time.
I remember my dad's Canadian 1992 Accord EX-R coupe being a similar green (Emerald green?) with a beige interior.
You are correct, the CB7 Accord shared the same color.
Another great and comprehensive video! Who thought seeing videos on classic and/or rare Acura models would be so addictive. Keep it up and can't wait for the next videos. Also, I didn't know these had a 5 Cylinder.
Thank you! I've been having fun putting these vids together. I have a few more on the way.
This is a beauty man. You better hang on to this one
Thanks Joe! I think I will!
Really well done video that give this great car the cred that it deserves. Thanks Tyson!!
Thank you Doug, I appreciate that!
Always impressed by your attention to detail. This car looks stellar! 🔥And I aspire to be that organized when it comes to maintenance!
You can do it! Haha, thanks Ethan!
My mom had a 92 in Rosewood Metallic (I think was the color name) very cool car, a blast to drive with the 5 cylinder...28 years later it's still in the family. My nephew has totally resorted it while lowering it and adding BBS rims, looks pretty bad ass.
That's awesome! Glad it's still in the family.
Where did he get parts for it ?
The way the rear windows dropped on the 90s frameless doors.❤❤
I know! One of my favorite parts!
I always loved those quirky little Vigors.... Sadly, I've only ever seen two ot three ever... Rare car!
I know, super rare to see around!
I swear this guy has a time machine!😳😎👌Fantastic!
Haha, I wish! Thanks for watching!
After buying my beautiful Brown and 1994 Acura Vigor GAS from Berkley it was in such perfect condition I thought I had to buy another one to drive daily so I bought sight unseen a 1993 Acura Vigor GS green color from Kansas City and had it delivered side unseen. I then spent about $2000 on the green Acura Vigor but then gave it to a grandson since I realized I would be using the brown one daily. They really are such wonderful cars with plenty of power from the five cylinder engines!
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you have really had good experiences with your Vigors. Would love to see some photos and videos of them on your channel.
I still have a pristine 110K metallic blue-green/purple that changes with the light, so cool, with the tan interior. Still looks new, no rust (never driven in snow and rarely rain) new timing belt just recently. Fast, torquey and handles great. SO cool to see her on the road again, no one has a clue what it is. Great classic lines I think, elegant yet sporty. Got a great deal privately off a two year lease, looked and smelled new. Not suitable for families, no back seat and limited trunk space which is probably why they had limited appeal. They bought a Pathfinder. VIGOR is a personal coupe, backseat is for groceries or small kids only. The five cyl is quite fast and super-smooth, tons of torque and easily chirps out. Beautifully crafted engine if maintained, typical Honda of the era. Manual lifter adjustments required at intervals, another quirk. NOT the most trouble-free car for only 110K, actually the most demanding despite my fussy care. Starter ('medusa') switch failed, fuel pump relay failed, door alarm switch needed cleaning, a temp sensor, distributor o rings leaked, passenger window regulator issues so I'd flick the window down a bit while it closed then up again just like a Mercedes 'feature' only manual. Random fails on the highway, slowly stop running with an under hood gas smell, likely something with the rails but I just wait a while and it would start. Comfortable seats, AWESOME sound system, love the sunroof which still works flawlessly and no leaks.Nothing today looks like it and I expect lots of conversation at gas stops and parking lots. Cool, rare vehicle. Still love it.
That's awesome! Rare car.
My grandparents had a Vigor when it first came out ,that car drove so smooth .
They are great rides!
I really enjoy watching your videos. Although I took a quick look at them in person, I’m seeing things that didn’t stick out to me.
Thanks Hass! I've been having fun taking people on a virtual tour.
Keep up the great vids TDawg!
Haha, will do boss!
Nice car! I didn't know the US got this engine in this particular shape car, I had a Japanese import Rafaga with the 5 cylinder years ago. It's a nice engine in an interesting layout for sure.
When I had mine, I had just gotten my license, so I put an open K&N filter on it and liked to imagine the sound was like a Audi with the 2.2 turbo engine.
That's awesome! There is definitely something unique about a 5-cyl sound. Thanks for watching.
Love it. The vigor and 4 door integra were identical and the way the rear windows go down are identical as well even the rear glass.
I remember that from my 1992 DB1 sedan I recently sold.
My favorite color Vigor! They're almost impossible to find now!
With the peanut butter interior!
Definitely! They call the interior color "Cognac."
i have one original family owned...105000...
As you mentioned, parts for the car are hard to find. Had the windshield replaced on mine last year. Glass shop seemed to think they got the last glass and trim clips for that car in the country. Also replaced radiator this year. Factory two-row core radiators are apparently unavailable, but the single-row seems to work fine. Also replaced the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder last year. The master is still available, but it is a huge pain to change due to the location of the upper left nut (as viewed from the cabin). The slave is no longer available. But the slave cylinder from a '87-'91 Mazda RX-7 Turbo is a very close fit. Same bore size (3/4"). Approximately same bore distance from the clutch fork. Left-side engine mount. Bleeder in correct location (even same thread pitch and diameter on banjo bolt.) The mounting ears require a little modification, due to the Vigor's having offset mounting holes. IIRC, top hole of mounting tab needs some ovalling, and bottom hole requires slotting. But it's worked for over 6 months now flawlessly. If the one I have wasn't a stick, I would have sold it ages ago. Better than 30 mpg on the highway. And pretty torquey for a little 2.5 liter.
Wow that’s innovative. Great to know about the alternate replacement parts.
Love the peanut butter interior. What a find. Cant believe anyone would trade a cream puff like this into a Subaru dealer.
Haha, I know, maybe she needed AWD for the Colorado winters.
Great video! This is such a beautiful car and color combo, and you really showcase it well here! I love the drives through the corporate locations and that mural. Maybe easier to do in the current situation with less people around?
Yes! I have had way more open access to business parks and scenic backgrounds during lockdown time. I definitely took advantage of it. Thanks Chris!
My cousin had a Acura Vig just like that back in the days.
There for sure aren't many left!
I still remember the car commercials for this car. In one, the car drove by a group of people speaking German. They were wondering if it was a German car and one guy replied: Nine, Acura. Or something like that.... :)
Yes! It's right here, haha. th-cam.com/video/W-aqHiZ1jjs/w-d-xo.html
You should meet up with Kathy and make a video of her seeing the car for the first time in years and then a sit down story of her and the car!
I'm actually getting ready to email her a link to the video. I want to ask her what she's driving today and if she has any specific memories about the car from her 21 years of ownership. Great idea.
After I got rear ended in mine , I went to a 95 Acura legend Gs in midnight blue . Then my brother pick up a integra gsr in similar color . These cars were so under rated .I can go on forever about the 90s cars . Damn I miss this car so much 😭😭😭😢😢😢. It was one of them car that got me thru my teens and I was mobbin in it . Young and dumb ..
That was such a great era
Great car! My Dad used to own 1992 Honda Inspire which shares the same engine and the same chassis as Honda/Acura Vigor. I love how Honda's 2.5 L 5 cylinder engine revs up. I love Acura from the early to mid-'90s.
It definitely likes to rev! Thanks for watching.
What a jewel.
Thanks Brian!
0:02 Legend convertibles were a thing?
Haha a few were converted when new. That one is a 1988 owned by my friend Chuck. Pretty cool!
I had a '92 GS 5 spd. Phenomenal car. Let me ask you..did you have to replace the distributor shaft seal? From my understanding that engine had isssues leaking in that area. Mine leaked directly on the exhaust. Not a big deal, but because the engine is longitudinally, it makes it difficult to get to. It was right against that firewall. Also, the instrument pod is the same or dang near close to the NSX, just missing volts and oil pressure. That car will do 68 MPH in 2nd gear before fuel cutoff. Basically, the Vigor was like the Legend and the Integra had an offspring. 😉
Agree on that! I think mine did have a leak around the distributor when I first got it.
Simply gorgeous
Thank you! Cheers!
This car is clean!! Very nice... congrats
Thanks!
My friend still has his 1993 Vigor, owned originally by his dad, then passed down to him in the mid-2000's. He has a couple of other new-ish vehicles but still has this as his grocery getter. It's a quirky Honda...but that thing is fun to drive! I only wonder why they made the rear seat a little too tight on leg room for adults, but with that being said, I would have loved to have owned one of these when they came out.
Agreed on the comment about space. Thanks for watching!
@@TysonHugie You're welcome! Your car is in *phenomenal* condition for the year. Cheers!
man such a beautiful car, taken good care of it! dont see too many now adays.
Couldn't agree more!
I love the quirky little things Acura has done, I didn’t even know this car existed until today, I’m an RL owner (luckily I got a gem too), and those are getting up there in age, but price as well now that they’re not around as much. I’m holding onto mine and restoring it, but I’m also personalizing it in a way that’ll make it more luxurious than before. I hope to see this thing around at car shows when I take my RL to tour the country.
Sounds awesome. The RL is a very solid ride!
What a beautiful car!
I believe this came out of Japanese production and was called the Accord Inspire in Japan.
You are absolutely right!
Beautiful. Adam's first car was a 97 or 98 (I can't remember which) TL with the inline 5. I really wish we would have kept it. It sold for more than we paid.
I pulled a '20 VALVE' engine badge off a 2.5 TL at the junkyard last weekend, it looked to be in better shape than mine!
I had a Blue auto , man did that get you RESPECT back in the day , cops thought I was some kind of Wall street guy , nice as hell to me when I was pulled over....lol
What ended up happening with yours?
Love the color! Great video and beautiful car! I like these better than the Legend.
Thank you!
So Fresh & Minty!!!
Thank you Sahan!
I had one back in the day. I wish I had never traded it in! That car was so reliable and unique.
Totally, these are great cars!
An excellent car. i had a 92 Vigor automatic until I wrecked it (like a fool) in 2008. It had 180,000 miles and ran like new - the best car i ever had!
They were definitely well-engineered vehicles
My favorite Honda color... Looks similar to what you could get on a Civic or Accord at the time
Very much so!
A true time capsule, just spectacular.
Thanks, I totally agree!
This was my first car back in 94. I had a fully loaded GS automatic, in a black cherrie color. Don't remember the exact name of the color, but it was badass. The interior was a saddle tan. That 5 cylinder engine was pretty quick
Oh yeah Royal Plum!
@@TysonHugie thanks man, I never could remember that color name, but it really made the car. I smoked the tail lights and tinted the windows with limo tint, and put a nice set of fittipaldi 5 star rims with a nice dish. That car was badass, I loved the leather headliner too, and the speakers by the overhead lamps. Unfortunately, I let my ex fiance take it to work one day and it was the last time I saw it in one piece. Such a shame, it was only 3yrs old with 18 thousand miles when it was totaled by a garbage truck
It’s actually a really good looking car, my favourite type of engine too
Wow that sounds amazing
Thank you!
Amazing car ! I'm glad how clean you keep your vehicles! BTW I uploaded a small clip of my Integra.
Awesome, I'm going to check it out!
My older brother had a white 92, auto trans and cloth interior. I bought a beige 94, auto with leather interior like yours. Definitely regret selling it
They are pretty sweet cars!
My father had one in that same color!! I was soo in love!!!
Great memories. What happened to it?
He traded it in! I wish I knew what he had at the time, I would’ve taken it
Cool name bro
Gorgeous color!! Excellent condition
Thank you!
Exquisite! Well Done In Taking Care Of Her! Beautiful. So Reminds Me Of My 1990 Honda Accord LX!😉😉🥂
Wow, thank you!
@@TysonHugie You're Welcome!💖
Beautiful. I found a 94 GS in Champagne color with 74k miles on it
That sounds like an amazing Vigor
Why does the Acura Vigor look so much bigger and wider than the 2003 Acura TL?
I don't think it is, but would have to check dimensions.
@@TysonHugie The Acura vigor is 190.4" long and the Acura TL is 192.5"
Is it a bad thing to like (👍🏼) before I’ve even seen the video? 😂
Hahaha, way to show support! Thanks Torrey!
I also liked the video before watching. The caption was good enough.
I own a 99 CL. I don’t see any CL’s in your collection? Why?
The CL is very special to me. I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair.
The long doors on my CL allow me to stow my wheelchair in the back seat, this gives me my independence.
I currently am driving a Toyota Solara. I have another 99 CL in storage in Florida. I’m hoping to get hand controls installed soon. After I get the hand controls installed I’ll have the car shipped to NY where I will use it.
I’ll be doing a lot of research on keeping the car good for as long as I can.
Looking for CL support.
Thanks.
Check out the other videos on my channel if you get the chance. Yes I have a red 1999 CL with several videos here. Thanks for watching!
Such a cool car
Thank you, I miss it
@@TysonHugie i literally couldn’t find a single one that’s in decent condition for over a year!
How many Acuras do you have.
9
Loved the 90's. Love Hondas. Buddy of mine had a black one.
Nice! I wonder if it's still on the road.
What a great car. Immaculate condition
Thank you!
I remember riding in one of these as a very young kid maybe 12 years old. Front Wheel Dr. burnouts all day long from family friend.
Haha, I haven't tried that with mine yet.
My God, that's CLEAN!
I miss it! Sold it a couple years ago
Awesome car, I had a 1993 vigor. White with black leather. Miss it. 😔
They are getting to be pretty rare!
I had a Honda Prelude in GREAT condition until someone ran in the back of it. I miss you Prelude.
Sorry to hear that about your Prelude!
Had one like this, best AC ever!!!
It does have great air!
My mom had a '94 Canterbury Green Legend back in the day. Most solid, consistent car I've ever had my hands on. Drove no different from new til 205k mi
Thanks for sharing!
I remember test driving a 1992 when they came out. The GS had the radio with the digital sound processor which was unique at that time and I don’t believe the CD player was standard issue (at least in 1992 it would’ve been a dealer installed option). I had negotiated a pretax price of $22,600 for a 5 speed but I ended up buying a Nissan Maxima SE instead. Love the car, it looks new! Never realized how lucky we were in those days that so many cars were available in stick. Ended up trading the maxima for a 4 door Legend LS with a 5 speed.
Sounds like you have owned some pretty awesome sport sedans.
@@TysonHugie not nearly as impressive as the collection you have. I enjoyed a couple of your video's already. Keep it coming!
Enjoy watching this amazing classic
Thanks Manny!
That wheel stand is awesome!
Thanks, I love it too.
Fun fact: the Canadian model of the Acura Vigor GS came with heated seats and heated mirrors
I believe it!