1997 Acura Integra GS-R review from North America
"Superb, but I'm getting a little bored"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Creaking/cracking noise from rear hatchback.
Ball bearings fell out of front passenger seat track.
Spark plugs foul if cold-started and run only very briefly (like less than one minute) -- misfire triggers OBD and Check Engine Light, needs trip to dealer to reset.
Radiator sprang a leak at 9.5 years old.
General comments?
At this stage of ownership I am increasingly amazed how little repair has been required since new. At 143,000 miles and almost 11 years, I still have original shocks, muffler, CV joints, starter, alternator, A/C system, ABS, clutch, power windows/mirrors/locks, CD player all still functioning. Only one new set of brake pads, a few air filters and wiper blades, 2 fuel filters, a timing belt, a water pump, a battery, 4 sets of tires and about 40 oil changes, and that's it.
Lifetime average fuel mileage is almost exactly 30.0 miles per US gallon.
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| Great buy, awesome car! |
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| Great daily driver with a nice dose of performance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 DOHC VTEC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2008 |