1987 Acura Integra RS review from North America
"A lot of power and comfort for the $$"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starting from the ground up:
Front tires.
Brakes.
2 bent rims.
Struts/shocks.
Windshield water bottle.
Hatch struts.
Air conditioning.
Front axles and CVs.
All seats.
The entire engine.
Clutch.
Carpets.
Exhaust.
Manifold.
Air intake.
ECU (the computer).
General comments?
I've always wanted one of these cars and got mine for $2000. Had one oil change and a rotted antifreeze line blew which caused the head gasket to blow.
The car has a very nice body. After weighing several options I'm keeping her at all costs.
These Integra's are one of a kind, they handle well and have punch. They can pass a car on a freeway in no time flat. And the comfort is substantial for a small car.
Replacing the engine is just over $2k installed. Much cheaper than buying a new car. A Japanese engine replacement is common and adds more lots more horsepower. After-market bolt on options are also plentiful to add even more horsepower. These cars have turned into the latest fad.
I basically have a new car. It has one small piece of rust under the hatch. One small dent on the left front fenderwell.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 165000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 174 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Integra |
| Date of Entry | 2nd July, 2001 |