1998 Acura SLX Review
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Still a great value & ride!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Acura SLX 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon
Review
Still own my 1998 canary teal blue SLX, still in great shape. I got caught in a wicked snow storm almost 2 years ago & went careening off the road. The vehicle remained upright & steady even though I ended up on the other side of the freeway & facing in the opposite direction! Still a great drive & ride!
Favorite Features
The overall vehicle is steady, very reliable. Good clearance, great traction, great ride. Interior/exterior are top-knotch.
Suggested Improvements
Gas and oil consumption. When are vehicle manufacturers going to stop sticking consumers with their bad designs? Come on, you have a great vehicle here that could be even better!
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Expensive Parts
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Acura SLX 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon
Review
Until now, my SLX has held up very well and I planned to keep it for another five years. However, the crossover pipe from the head just went bad (small hole formed) and the cost of parts is too high, $3500 worse case if both pipes need to be replaced. Reason - limited supply/demand; not many SLXs were made so parts are expensive. I've never seen this pipe go bad on other cars; I recommend against buying a used SLX; spend your money on an MDX - I wish I had. I loved my SLX but it was a mistake made by Acura for which SLX owners will suffer.
Favorite Features
I loved everything about the SLX; I had no problems countering any tendency to roll in sharp turns (consumer reports).
Suggested Improvements
None; I've paid the price as I bought it new.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great quality and functionality
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Acura SLX 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon
Review
5 years and almost no troubles to speak of. Very good quality. I wish I could say the same for my newer Volvo. Great space in the back, nice interior, huge sunroof. All and all, I recommend highly. A used one is surely a great value.
Favorite Features
Big open cargo space
Suggested Improvements
None.. It does what it does great. Perfect for a family of 4 (room for bikes & kids).
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Cooling Problems
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Acura SLX 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon
Review
Just bought this car and while driving it home from the dealer it overheated. I replaced the t-stat, and radiator due to dealer putting stop leak in motor to cover up bad head gasket or cracked head. It has been towed further than driven so far. I am taking it back to the dealer under the lemon law, and conditions not discovered during test drive. The engine is also an oil consumer I recently researched and found out on the web. Isuzu is not willing to repair this issue on models made prior to 2000, so drive with a few cases of motor oil when you go on road trips. I may be in for a long haul of repairs on this one.
Favorite Features
Engine quietness, power, luxury features. Compact size for parking. Big interior space, High ground clearance.
Suggested Improvements
Newer engine, larger radiator for cooling system. Better fuel mileage. Car also sways in turns quite a bit.
Best Vehicle I have ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Acura SLX 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon
Review
This is the best SUV ever made. It has plenty of cargo room, power, can actually go off road, and yet swadles the passengers with luxury. It is also tough and durable --- six years later, people ask me if it is the "new" Acura SUV, as no one has ever seen one.
Favorite Features
The driver's and passenger's seats are very comfortable, yet hug you.
Suggested Improvements
I only wish they still made them. When the wheels fall off mine in another 100,000 or so miles, I will be hunting for another.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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