1997 Acura Integra GS-R review from North America
"A fun, very reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Crank seal leaked oil at 55,000 miles.
Anti-lock braking system unit failed at 40,000 miles.
Power window had to be adjusted to get rid of a rattle at 50,000 miles.
Note that all problems were covered by the extended warranty. Well worth it and the dealerships treat you like gold. It even covers towing, lodging, and expense money. They'll even come out and change your tire for you if you want. Acura Total Luxury Care is a must.
General comments?
This car is an absolute blast to drive. Not the fastest car in the world, but it is very fun.
Loves to be modified too. I've upgraded all kinds of parts including cams and transmission and it just gets more fun.
I have beat the hell out of it and it comes back for more. This engine is a classic. Red line at 8000 makes it half a Ferrari.
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| Great daily driver with a nice dose of performance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L DOHC VTEC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2002 |