1994 Acura Integra LS review from North America
"Great power for a compact car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The stock radiator had cracked and had to replace it with a new one. Total cost of the replacement radiator was $120 with one year warranty. I did the labor myself, including all new radiator hoses.
Rust is starting on the rear quarter panel where the rear bumper and quarter panel connect by the wheel-well. Take off the black stripping around the wheel-well, by taking it off it prevents the rust from happening. I was a little late with mine.
Replaced the valve cover gasket. That was leaking onto the engine.
Noticed my oil pan gasket is leaking very little, but needs to be fixed sometime shortly.
My stock exhaust rattles. This was because of the heat shields, so I took all of mine off.
The stock seats are nice because they seem to have a racing feel to them. They are nice because you fit in them very well. But my back sometimes gets sore from the curvature on the back of the seat.
General comments?
I love how the car looks stock. It is very unique and the 2 and 4 doors are very appealing.
Very quick car, for not having to do so many mods to it.
Still provides an ok rating for gas mileage in town, but does exceptional on the highway. great for traveling!
Although the GSR and type R have the VTEC motor, the LS motor can with stand the most boost when turbocharging.
Handles great stock, very easy to drive. With some new suspension mods, and strut bars and sway bars this car is incredible around turns.
I would definitely purchase another in the future.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 156000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 171000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2005 |