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Best car ever had.
Bob, 04/08/2010
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I just love the SLX. If you're looking for a reliable car this is it. This car has almost 200,000 miles on it and its still running great. All i've done on the car was change the oil the brakes and tires. I read some reviews saying that this car tips over very easily but trust me from the way i drive it I'm surprised that it hasn't tipped over yet. This is a great car compact from outside and extremely roomy in the inside. IF acura continued the production of this car, hands down i would have one. I currently drive a BMW but i still have the acura on the side for emergencies and I'm happy i never sold it since my BMW only gives me problems.
Best Vehicle I have ever owned
Oilfieldtruckguy, 06/20/2004
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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.
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Jewell, 11/29/2006
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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!
I miss my baby. ;.. (
Welsher, 09/25/2009
1996 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my '96 SLX in August of '07 before leaving for college in Cali (Washington is home). I loved this car, my plan was to drive it til it died, and then drop a V8 in it , slightly lower it, and black it out (it was the green/beige 2 tone). :) Long story short I got hit by a drunk 18 days ago and it's totaled, and the insurance company just offered me $3,462.35 for it. It was great for hanging out w/ my friends at college, driving to the beach, driving to the mountains, driving around town, on the HWY, wherever. It had a very solid, strong, tank-like feel, although sluggish (3.2L V6 in 2 ton vehicle), and in spite of having failed the 30 mph swerve test, it took the corners surprisingly well.
Cooling Problems
apgaines, 12/23/2004
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
Great quality and functionality
Raliegh SLX, 03/23/2005
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
Great SUV!!!
Jewell, 03/17/2003
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great truck, everyone who rides with me is amazed by the comfortable ride, the interior amenities. #1 comment is "It's like riding in a limousine!" Good looking truck, if you ask me.
SLX
MissMrozik, 08/20/2002
1996 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car, very few mechanical problems. Vehicle is large and my husband's LX470 Lexus, but it gets 17.00 mpg, 4 more than the Lexus. Acura dealers treat certified used car purchasers very well.
Big
Kristeen Fitts, 03/21/2003
1996 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the size of this SUV. Lots of storage space in the back and lots of headroom. The back seat is large enough for three carseats!
SLX Premium Package I Love It
Gremlenman2000, 04/18/2008
1996 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this SUV! 20 MPG. Tows an 18 ft boat well. No problems in the boat ramp. Slips in and out of 4WD with ease. I would buy another. I wish I had bought this SLX new. Thanks
Nice size, good value
Young Family, 04/08/2002
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Reliable SUV with a good size. Bigger than most but not as cumbersome as a Tahoe.
family loves it
Polvale, 05/07/2002
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Plenty of room. The family loves the large sunroof. Very happy with the purchase price (paid 17k) one year ago. No problems as of yet
Great SUV
Chris S, 08/07/2002
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This thing is great. 4 wheel drives works well, and holds plenty of gear in the back. It does not handle like a BMW but no SUV does.
Wow!
HardDriver, 04/14/2004
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 1998 SLX for six years now. All I have ever done is put oil and gas in it -- nothing has ever broken, squeaked, or given any trouble. It is great and I highly recommend it to anyone.
GREAT TRUCK
moneyg, 04/10/2003
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
GREAT TRUCK, NICE FEATURES, GREAT FEATURES, RELIABLE
Expensive Parts
NH SLX, 09/04/2005
1998 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Comfortable but boxey
Steve of Ohio, 03/17/2005
1996 Acura SLX 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is a nice vehicle, but it's a little sluggish and boxey on the road. Feels and drives like a mini-bus. Gas mileage isn't good, but it does deliver when towing and hauling. Lots of space and pretty reliable. She doesn't quite 'hug the road', so it needs to be driven like a mini-bus. It also has one of the worst roll-over ratings, so drive carefully. Looks great and runs well.
Been a Great Car
Paul, 12/09/2008
1997 Acura SLX Premium 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this used 3 years ago. It already had 120000 miles on it. We now have over 150000 and have never had to do any maintenance. It's a dressed up Trooper, and I've heard about the Isuzu engine burning oil, but this thing with 150K miles still does not burn anything. It had synthetic in it when we bought it, and have kept with that. The oil still looks pretty fresh at its 3500 mile changes. Maybe we just got a really good one, but this car has been great, especially for what used ones run. Our only complaint is its poor gas mileage for a smaller SUV. It gets about the same as a Suburban and is about half the size. It also rides a little to "truck like".