1997 Acura Integra Review

Great, affordable, fun coupe

Written by: T Jeffries on 09/10/2009

Vehicle

1997 Acura Integra 2 Dr LS Hatchback

Review

This is the second Integra I've owned. With its well- thought-out suspension it's fun to pitch into corners. (I've owned 60's British roadsters, contemporary Japanese sports cars and campaigned a number of sports racing vehicles--from an original Shelby GT- 350 to Formula Fords--and this is still a sweet little car.) It's also a capable cruiser for long trips and terrific on gas: it turned almost 37 mpg on our last trip. Quality-built, it should last another 1/4 of a million miles.

Favorite Features

Tight suspension and ride for its class, reliable and efficient.

Suggested Improvements

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Frost - 1997 Acura Integra LS

Written by: Louis on 05/03/2009

Vehicle

1997 Acura Integra 2 Dr LS Hatchback

Review

I bought Frost when he was 1 year old with 9,000 miles on him. He's been a driven all over the Houston area, with a trip to Florida and another to Missouri. With 152,000+ miles later, he is still reliable and gets great gas mileage. He still has a lot of zip. I admit that the interior has some drawbacks. The inside door rest is both hard and has torn; leaving a hole within the arm rest. The hatchback, however, allows me to haul many large items; as long as they are not too tall. In town mileage 30-31 still. With 161,000+ miles I'm going to get a new paint job and replace some worn out fabric seats and a new door panel.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, reliability, fun to drive, sexy front end.

Suggested Improvements

Door panels, door panels, and door panels.

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1997 Acura Integra

Written by: TY on 05/14/2008

Vehicle

1997 Acura Integra 4 Dr GS Sedan

Review

I have only had this car for a year, but I have to say, with the exception of minor things like changing my brakes and the moonroof drainage tube popping loose and feeding water into my passengers floor (I paid 40 dollars to fix), I love the car. It's strong, reliable, and has a unique design which lets people know what kind of car it is, but not year. All in all, a strong car with equally strong features.

Favorite Features

Favorites would have to be the sound system, which for a factory is incredible. And its size is great for NYC parking.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders, and the headrest only has 2 settings, either all the way down or up.

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Good action

Written by: Nick on 04/14/2008

Vehicle

1997 Acura Integra 2 Dr LS Hatchback

Review

This is a car I would recommend anyone to own. I've owned the car for over 6 years and have been absolutely thrilled with it. I've only replaced a radiator and items like drive belts, fuel filter, tires, brake pads, etc. One would change those items on any car over a long period of time. The only complaint I have is that the paint has faded. It has been a rock solid car and will graduate to track duty only.

Favorite Features

Drives like a winner, great gas mileage, great handling, especially for an FF layout. Lots of space in the hatch.

Suggested Improvements

A VTEC head if you don't have one already.

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I love my car!

Written by: Christina Smith on 10/19/2007

Vehicle

1997 Acura Integra 2 Dr LS Hatchback

Review

This has been the best first car I could have asked for! I have owned it for over 6 years, and it has been exceptionally reliable, which is extremely important to me for safety and convenience reasons. It gets great gas mileage. Also, it is so fun to drive (I have a manual)! Because of this car, I have a feeling I will be brand loyal to Acura for the rest of my life!

Favorite Features

This car has a very exact/tight feeling when driving. The driver feels very 'in control' and close to the car.

Suggested Improvements

The paint on this year/model's mirrors (the part that connects the side mirrors to the car) has chipped off on both sides. Strange defect, but not at all a big deal in the scheme of things.

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