1998 Honda Integra GSi review from Australia and New Zealand
"Stylish sports coupe with a hint of luxury"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
I was lucky enough to purchase this beautiful car with very low miles, so nothing has had a chance to go wrong yet. It feels and runs like a new car.
While the GSi model doesn't have as much grunt as the revered VTi-R, it still packs a punch.
At low revs it's a smooth luxurious ride, but if you put your foot down it turns into a different animal. At around the 5000rpm mark it becomes a sports car.
Steering is good, if a little light at times.
If you want that booming engine sound, you'll want to fit an aftermarket sports exhaust on, as the factory muffler is very quiet.
The cabin feels quite roomy for a sports coupe. The controls are all intuitive, and easy to reach.
I had to put some black seat covers on to cover up the bland grey look of the interior. Why paint a car 'voltage blue' (very eye-catching!) and fit out the inside like an 80's family wagon? Anyway, with black interior it looks very sharp.
In the back seats, taller passengers may feel cramped, and even have their heads touch the roof. Average sized girls have no complaints, even say that it's fairly comfortable. Bottom line is though; it's a two-door sports coupe, and it's not made for ferrying passengers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 39000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2005 |