USED Acura ILX 2.0L (13-15): Not the Best New, But a STEAL Second Hand.

Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! The car in the video is a 2015 Acura ILX with 160k miles. It has the 2.0L R20A1 (based off of the R18 engine in the 2006-2015 Honda Civic) and 5 speed automatic transmission. It may not have been the most competitive car when it was new (because new cars are more about features, and less about longevity) , but used is a very different story. I briefly cover the K24Z7 and K24V7 from the 2016-2022 Acura ILX (which will be covered in a separate video due to the differences. In this video, I break down real world ownership, reliability, maintenance costs, and what it's actually like to live with a used ILX 2.0 (engine code R20A1) long term. I cover both engine and transmission reliability and maintenance costs in this video. Transmission Fluid (ATF NOT for Hybrid): https://amzn.to/4jJlrmi Air intake Hose: https://amzn.to/4r66229 Ignition Coils for 2.0 R20A1: (I recommend Hitachi IGC0184 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....) Transmission Pressure Sensor (Will add eventually. can't get the proper link) Leather Condoner (For REAL leather surfaces, not faux leather): https://amzn.to/45iTBHO Faux Leather / Vinyl Conditioner: https://amzn.to/4qZHd7O Cheap Basic OBDII Scan tool: https://amzn.to/3LSiX8M Bluetooth Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/4qRXdZq Starter PRO Bidirectional Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/49RD534 Mid grade / Pro Scan tools (you must see available functions): https://amzn.to/4sNQvpf 262 piece tool kit to get started: https://amzn.to/4jVIhHK LOW COST 1/2 inch 886 ft-lb electric impact with battery: https://amzn.to/49RDjHs There are limited upgrade options for ILX without Tech package /existing Navigation. Below is one option I found for 2012-2015 ILX WITHOUT Tech package (no existing navigation).Note, this one changes the AC buttons to digital: Option 1: https://amzn.to/4cvO4SE Option 2 (this screen goes above the controls): https://amzn.to/40dVFxU Carplay/ Android Auto Upgrade for 2012-2016 ILX WITH Tech Package (existing Navigation): https://amzn.to/4brIQpW Infotainment System options 0:00 Intro 0:38 Exterior 1:46 Interior 5:12 Engine & Transmission (Pros) 10:14 Engine & Transmission (Cons) 15:21 Test Drive 19:53 Recap 21:13 Reliability Rating