1994 Acura Integra loaded 1.7 from North America

Summary:

Top Of The Line Perfomance!!!

Faults:

Nothing has ever gone wrong with this car. it is very reliable.

General Comments:

If you are in the market for a car, Integra is the best. It handles awesome!!! excellent car I absolutely love it!!! I would definantley purchase an Acura in the future... They are very very dependable!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th February, 2004

1994 Acura Integra from North America

Summary:

Sporty fun to drive vehicle

Faults:

This is a great and awesome car. Very sporty and stylish to drive. this is a very luxurious vehicle and well worth the money. If you are looking to get a fun and sporty car get you an Integra.

General Comments:

This car is easy to handle and is a very smooth, sporty ride. this car is so awsome !!!!!!!!!!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th February, 2004

1994 Acura Integra LS coupe 4 cylinder from North America

Summary:

Ultimate high performance bargain

Faults:

When I first got the car, the dealer could not fix the engine temperature problem. Every time I go downhill on a highway, the engine temperature goes towards the red zone. On surface street, it was fine, even if I had the A/C on. When I finally took it to my personal mechanic, he said that someone had installed the thermostat in the reverse position, he immediately replaced it with a new one in the correct position, and the problem is gone ever since. I have driven the car in the desert on hot summer days with A/C after the repair, the engine temperature never when beyond normal.

General Comments:

Car handles great. I have upgraded to a set of lighter 15 inch custom wheels with 195/55 R15 tires, it rides / turns great. I had the car up to its top speed of 135mph on track, it glues to the ground. It is the ultimate sports car if you are shopping on a budget. It even fits two bikes inside the car, the rear seats folds down. If you are buying a used one, make sure to ask the mechanic to replace all the belts and hoses, so you won't have to worry about it for many years to come.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th November, 2003

1994 Acura Integra LS 1.8 from Japan

Summary:

GOOD

Faults:

Engine idle lopes up and down at 2,000 rpm's until it warms up no matter what the wether is. replaced the fast idle valve and that sensor that sits on the back of the intake manifold. someone help me please

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st January, 2003

23rd Apr 2003, 15:47

I have a newly acquired 87 acura integra ls, equipped with the standard 1.6 liter, that does the exact same thing- Idles high, fluctuating from 2500-2700 rpm, for a few minutes, then slowly decreasing to about 1000 rpm. I am hoping that a simple PCV Valve replacement/ cleaning will REMEDY this, however I am by no means certain as to what to do. Any feedback, comments, or advice is appreciated :D.

13th Sep 2004, 12:10

I have a 1994 Acura Integra RS. It has over 400,000 km's on it. It started to idle up and down, just as you described. I thought it was a sensor, but there wasn't a code or check engine light to be seen. I took it apart to do a routine timing belt replacement and I adjusted the valve clearances and it has idled normally ever since (three months, 9,000 kms ago). It's a simple fix and you are supposed to do it every 50,000km or so. I hope this helps!

1994 Acura Integra LS 1.8 I4 from North America

Summary:

A great car, but a little fragile here and there..

Faults:

72000 miles: I had brakes replaced, front and back: $400.

80000 miles: Dented rear quarter panel with my rear while leaning on the car. I weigh 150 lbs.

85000 miles: New timing belt, tuning and water pump, and additional brake work: $750.

93000 miles: With vehicle five years old, I replaced the factory plastic radiator with aftermarket metal part. Estimate by a shop was $450+. Cost for an OEM (Nippendenso) radiator with plastic parts was $200+. The metal aftermarket cost around $120.

105000: ABS system failure. The Accumulator (a part that never fails) failed. Modulator (I think it feeds into the accumulator) also bad. Factory replacement parts cost over $950. Total repair cost $1350. I've heard from another Integra owner who had the same problem. He investigated a junkyard part, but heard that reliability was a problem and labor cost too high to justify the risk.

72000-115000 miles: Occasional soft shift from 2nd to third. Could be going soon...

115000: Brakes due for more work. I will learn how to do them myself.

General Comments:

Good points:

Super handling and decent performance.

Excellent mileage: Once got 37mpg for an entire tank with a full load and the AC running.

Super cargo handling: the hatchback holds more than most full-sized car trunks.

Good reliability: I think the motor will last forever and the transmission has performed acceptably, given its age, mileage, and stop-and-go traffic.

Bad points:

Road noise, thin sheet metal, braking system.

My worst gripe is the plastic radiator. One would think Honda would realize heat, cold, and vibration are good ways to crack plastic.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th December, 2002