1997 Acura Integra v-tec from North America - Comments

7th May 2002, 07:40

"The wanna-be fast and the not so furious"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Distributor went out shortly after purchase. Overheating problems. Clutch problems along with transmission. CV joints. I think the engine has just about had all the abuse it can handle.

General comments?

I got this car as a Graduation gift from my Parents. A boy racer dream car. Toys R Us should sell these.

V-tech engine is willing and screams to redline, but the car is too flimsy to take any kind of real abuse.

GT car wanna be. Underneath it all a sporty looking Accord.

I'll take my Porsche to the track and let mom use the V-tech to get the groceries.


25th May 2002, 19:52

If you were looking for a fast acura you should have looked for a type are put about 5k into these cars and you will be smoking most cars on the road.

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24th Jun 2002, 16:20

You went from a Porsche to an Integra (a graduation gift car that was lesser than your previous)? No wonder you were disappointed.

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13th Jan 2004, 14:44

Integs can be made to be quik with 5k bt not fast. 5k in work and you will be matching mustang gts. But what I love about these cars is that they never die and they have excelent handeling. Integras are not drag cars, they are meant for fun daily driving. If you want a race car go with a 300zx, vette, supra ect. better have the cash to maintain though they are not cheap:)

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27th Sep 2004, 08:22

Is there an actual Integra V-Tech motor? Please let me know if possible.

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29th May 2005, 22:47

It seems to me that you aren't very happy with a gift that you didn't even have to pay for. Maybe if you had to work for it you might think about it differently.

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16th Jul 2005, 00:08

It's actually built on the civic frame not the accord.

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1st Nov 2005, 16:16

Are you saying that you have a V-tech phone in ur car. Dude take a look at your car, you will find out that it's a vtec. And hey integras are not suppose to be race cars. Its not even rated as sport coupe, it's a high end compact car.

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21st May 2007, 13:17

Another case of some kid ruining a perfectly good Honda product by trying to turn it into a drag racer.

It's so sad. It makes it increasingly difficult for people like me who are looking for a reliable older Honda to use the way they were meant to be used - as reliable, economical transportation.

Seriously. This is supposed to be a commuter car with a little bit of a fun to drive sporty edge. It's not for racing. Sigh.

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