1994 Acura Integra LS 1.8L

Summary:

One awesome import

Faults:

Clutch went out 14 months ago, at around 80,000 miles. That was most likely due to the way I drive the car (very hard). Cost around $750 to replace the clutch, throw-out bearing, and pressure plate and have the flywheel resurfaced.

A few days ago my timing belt broke, which is a $230 repair. When that repair is done, there is a 90-95% chance I have bent valves or piston problems (due to the timing belt breaking), which will cost an additional $2,300 or more.

General Comments:

To sum it all up, this car is awesome. I had a Mustang 5.0, and I would take this car in a heartbeat over it. Acceleration and handling is great.

They could have made the shifter/clutch smoother, and with a short throw.

The availability and price of after-market/performance parts is great.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st May, 2002

1994 Acura Integra LS 1.8L Inline 4 Cylinder

Summary:

Very fast, inexpensive quality piece of machinery

Faults:

There are two main things that have gone wrong with the car:

1) The sunroof chatters when it opens, probably due to lack of lubrication.

2) The spots where the rear quarter panels meet the bumper has begun to rust (where all Honda's & Acura's rust).

General Comments:

This car is well worth it's money, even if it's now 8 years old.

It is very nimble in handling.

It is a small car. Ergo, low cargo & passenger room.

The car still looks like it came right off the lot because of the sleek & stylish body style.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd April, 2002

1994 Acura Integra GS

Summary:

Highly reliable car for anybody!

Faults:

Nothing has ever gone wrong with this car!!!

General Comments:

This car has been well worth it's money. Other than routine maintenence, this car has not required anything else.

It is very good on gas mileage, I love the moon-roof and the taupe interior.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd July, 2001

1994 Acura Integra LS 1.8

Summary:

High performance with low reliability

Faults:

Both rear wheel bearings have been replaced.

Windows have needed adjustments 3 or 4 times.

Brake pads were replaced at 78,000 miles, but must be replaced again at 85,000.

Car needed a new ignition module in 2001.

Rust started to appear in the rear wheel wells in 1999.

General Comments:

Not at all happy with the reliability of this car. Too many problems right away for a $12000+ car. I purchased this particular model for the reliability factor. Fun car to drive when it's in perfect working condition.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 13th June, 2001

22nd Jul 2001, 18:27

My 1995 Integra LS has over 100,000 miles on it without any problems and I drive it pretty hard nearly all the time. Maybe your 94 was one of those lemons or if you paid $12,000 it must have been used. Maybe it wasn't cared for or driven by a teenage son, etc.

I know my dad's cars always had problems after I got hold of them.

24th Apr 2005, 10:51

I've owned my Integra LS sedan since October 1993 and it has been a true pleasure to own. I have almost 85,000 miles on it and it is still a very reliable car. It is fun to drive, especially on those country roads with curves. I have almost no rust (very little rust on rear wheel wells started in 2003). I have done most of the maintenance at the dealer. The most expensive repairs (ABS sensor:$350.00CDN, brake lines $400CDN). Did experience problems with the sun roof (2001) opens only 1/3 of the way. Too costly to repair - Acura asking $1700.00CDN - not worth it. I believe I could easily drive this car for another 4 years. I would not hesitate to purchase another Acura product!

3rd Mar 2008, 21:22

Oh you poor soul.

Honda makes cars with the cheapest maintenance costs, period. It doesn't get any better than this.

Power windows mess up on every car. I am shocked that my '94 del sol power windows still work. Brakes will go out. Exhaust pipes will corrode.. cmon dude.. this is steel and rubber we're talking about here :)