1996 Acura Integra LS review from North America

I have had very little go wrong with my car. That may be because I car was very well maintained and accident-free prior to my ownership and I have done nearly all the maintenance checks recommended in the Acura Recommended Maintenance Schedule.

My clutch just went a few days ago, at 95,000 miles and cost (at an Acura dealership) was $950 to have the clutch, pressure plate, etc. replaced.

Other than that, only very minor things have occurred: I have had to replace the radio antenna twice; I had to replace the front glass once due to damage from gravel on the roadways.

In general, I love this car for its practicality and reliability. It is a small car which handles very well on curves, breaks like a dream, and is economical on gas.

The only general cautions are that I have found it a little noisy on the highway, and this car is definitely not for the big man (for example, my husband who is 6 feet tall finds the seating rather cramped).

Lastly, I have had an Acura Integra LS previously to this, but it was a 4-door and was automatic. If I were to pick between the two, I would choose my first Acura because it addresses some of the problems I have had with my current one: more space, and no potential clutch problems.