1990 Acura Integra GS review from North America
"Cheap, reliable and endless performance potential"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator leaked.
Outer CV boots cracked.
Oxygen sensor went bad.
Exhaust rusted.
Body panels rusted.
Camshaft seal leak.
Dash board climate control buttons failed (lights and functions).
ABS system has not failed, but it's making some weird noises.
General comments?
The car runs wonderfully. At 154,000 hard-driven miles the suspension is softer than it once was but the engine pulls as strong as ever. It's not blistering performance but it's certainly a fun drive around town. 30 mpg, strong A/C.
Whenever something breaks I replace it with a performance item. I think Honda may have designed this car to be souped up. It has SO MUCH potential. There are a lot of windows: I highly recommend tinting them in sunny areas. One item breaks on the Integra for every 8 items that breaks on my girlfriend's '92 VW Passat (111K miles). If you take care of it (regular maintenance) it will last a long time (cheaply and reliably).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | B18A Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Trans Am |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2000 |