1988 Acura Integra LS Special Edition review from North America
"Fantasticly cheap road rocket"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought this car from the dealer it had a gasoline leak, which they fixed for (almost) free. one of the main fuses blew and I lost power when I stepped on the brakes or turned on the headlights. the passenger side window didn't work, bad motor. the sunroof leaked. the rust holes in the back let dust into the interior when on dirt roads. the e-brake eventually stoped working. the front bearings went bad, and I had to replace the CV joints and boots. the muffler fell off, and the door handle broke off.
General comments?
Despite all the problems with this car, I love it with all my heart. it was the
car I learned how to drive a stick-shift
in, and this car never failed me off the line, it was a rocket. it was the LS Special so it was black with gold rims and two-tone black and gold interior with the foam wing on the back.
For a small engine this car would still do 130, though it didn't really like to, and it handled well enough around tight corners at excesive speed. I finally had to let go of that car and I wish I hadn't cause I miss it a lot and won't find another like it. if you find one, buy it, fix it up, and keep it, it's a beauty.
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![]() ![]() | Surprisingly fast, and great handling |
![]() ![]() | Luxurious, sporty, fast and inexpensive |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 185000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Eldorado |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2002 |

