The clutch is very tricky and slips easily.
The clutch is brand new and I had everything checked out by Acura an they said the car was fine. It was just built that way.
The seating positions are horrible. It sits you up way to high and has no head room at all.
No leg room.
Poor driving visibility.
Very loud engine due to the high reving motors built by Honda/Acura.
This car is relatively fast and has excellent handeling with mild understeer due to Front-wheel drive.
The cabin is very small and uncomfortable. No leg room or head room.
The metal used to make the body of the Integra is VERY thin because Honda was aiming to make the car as light as possible for performance. It turns out that the body is extremely easy to dent and ding. Just by pushing down on the front fender to test if my suspension was still good, the palm of my hand put a small dent on the fender. Very cheap quality car.
Honda/Acura feels that they build the best car out there and that is far from the truth.
When I first purchased this car, it had a squeaky exhaust because it had rusted through. What kind of bull is that? Factory exhausts aren't supposed to rust through. Honda sucks plain and simple.
This can't possibly be an authentic review. The comment on the clutch is silly.
The car is not an empty soda can. It won't dent when you touch it.
What is a squicky exhaust? Hmm, must be exclusive to imaginary GSR's.
How large was this guy? No leg or head room? Maybe this gentleman forgot he was tall. I read Car and Driver frequently and I do recall them praising Honda/Acura manual transmissions. Don't expect the exhaust to last forever either. I must question whether this gentleman took into consideration any heavy use of salt on the roads in his area. I think this guy had too high of expectations and is full of bull.
I am 6' tall and I drive a 1996 Integra and I feel like a little kid in it because I sit so low. This guy has no idea what he is talking about. Also any exhaust is going to rust through. It is metal, and the last time I checked it is prone to corrosion. Don't hate the world because you were taken on a used car, that was not taken care of. And please if you are going to review a car try a new one so you have substantial evidence to back up your claims.
I drive a 98 GSR Integra and I love that car, and so do all my friend's. And the clutch doesn't stick at all or slip gears. My Integra is a wonderful car, and I'm 6'2" and I have plenty of room. It is very fast. Maybe a Honda isn't for you?
Clutch is fine, Visibility is the best I've ever seen in a car, exept for the back view.
I have a 98 GSR and I love it... have no trouble with it what so ever... maybe you should have looked at it more carefully and really see if it was for you... and if you don't like it sell it to me for like $1... ill buy it in a heart beat.
Somehow I think you never sat in this car and drove it.
Poor visibility -It's a hatchback how can you not see outward. Its not a cargo van!
Tricky clutch - come on, learn how to drive a stick first.
I love it!!!
I drive a 99 Integra, and I'm very happy with it.
Don't expect the clutch to be the same as a sedan because it is not, it is designed with reliability and performance in mind. There are a lot of cars which are easier to drive, but the clutch doesn't last as long (my factory OEM clutch has 94K in it, and only slips slightly when racing due to abuse) or performs as well.
The car has limited headroom, but I haven't had any problems with fitting people.
Legroom is excellent, you may have problems with headroom if you're taller than 6 feet.
Visibility is excellent except when backing up. Blind spots are minimal.
Safety is excellent, and the engine quality and suspension quality are excellent as well. (Not many cars equipped with double-wishbone and multi-link suspension from factory.)
Overall quality is excellent. If you have any doubts, read Consumer Reports.
I have a 98 integra GSR but it has a LS motor in it. its still suprisingly fast but im having clutch problems too, but its because the person who had it before me really didn't know how to drive a stick. its gonna cost me $830 to buy a clutch and have it installed. but other than that its the best car I've owned. plent of room and leg room (not in the back though) but expects it be, it's a hatchback. runs great and it's a good car.
Hey guys!! I need to change a clutch on my 95 Integra GSR!! What would be the best flywheel? Should I get the lightest, it would be no problem?
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