I have owned 8 Acuras starting with the first Integra in 1987. At the beginning, and especially with the performance models they were assembled in Japan, even though very similar Honda models were being built in Ohio. I always assumed there was a difference in build quality, and that I was lucky to choose the models still imported. Only the most recent one (MDX) was built in the US, and the initial quality was excellent. Too early to tell if there seems to be a difference. But shocked to see this positon for Honda and Acura, expected they would place higher.
I sold my Audi because it was getting up in miles and the service (at the Audi dealership in West Palm Beach) was like being raped. That car held up generally, but the abuse of owners by the dealer when it came to service was deeply insulting. Wasn’t going to wait to encounter significant problems as it aged out.
Was soo close to buying a new 90 Integra with a stick.
Sales guy told me to have some fun with it on the test drive.
When it was over he was pretty shaken up lol.
Probably coulda used a zanax or something.
I liked the car a lot but then miraculously a completely mint 87 maroon Supra came my way for the same price that I could not pass up.
The car served me very well for the next 10 years...
Back in the mid 80’s, I bought a used Audi...can’t remember the year it was, and it had a lot of miles on it. It was a great car to drive. I was temporarily assigned as an instructor at NY State’s Correctional Training Center near Albany, NY. One weekend, a bunch of us girls drove down to NY City in two cars. One of the girls was from that area, and we all stayed at her apartment. Saturday night I left my car parked on the street, while we went into the city to take in an off-broadway show. When we finally got back to her apartment, I discovered that the front bumper on my car was missing. I’m surprised that’s all they took. I filed a claim with my insurance, and I believe they sent me a check for about $1200 to replace it. I never did...just traded it in as is. I think that was when I bought the brand new VW.
I have two Audis. Once the warranty runs out, it's best to find a good independent shop specializing in German cars rather than going to the dealership.