By cogs1 on 07/19/11 12:17 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra RS 2dr Hatchback
Review
Bought new, original owner; I paid just under 17k for it with tax out the door, mine is the 2 door hatch back RS 5 speed stick, non vtec engine. It is now 2011 and it has 178k miles and doesn’t drip a drop of oil and refuses to give up, even one the coldest of Michigan winters it starts right up without issue, it is amazing. It is still my daily driver to work everyday.
I can tell you I have beat the crap out of this car, it has not been pampered at all. I do get the oil changed every 4-5k that about it. Normal wear items, timing belt, distributor, resonator pipe, brake calipers replaces, still on original starter, alternator, radiator, clutch, etc. Driven hard due to not having ANY horsepower until 5K RPM’s
This car has been good to me, it looks like crap and is rusting but I can not fault this car, it has surpassed my expectations. I figure I’d drive it until 200k and donate it, I figured between having no car payments for 7 years and being a gas miser I have saved about 35k, not too bad. Thanks Honda.
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By integra_driver on 04/10/11 15:34 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra GS 2dr Hatchback
Review
I bought my integra with 132,000 miles on it.
I did a little maintence to it; fluid flushes, tune up, etc.. and I've had zero problems with it.
I've got an aftermarket header, catback exhaust and stickier tires on it.
It isn't the quickest thing out there, but for a 1.8 four it goes pretty well.
The tires really help in the corners, and it's by far the best front-wheel-drive car I've ever driven.
I also love the gas mileage.
The worst mileage I've ever gotten was 30.5.
My best is 38.3.
The only negative that I can think of is the ride.
This isn't my dad's buick, but if you were expecting that then go buy a buick.
I can't wait for the next 100,000 miles to fly by.
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By tegcollector on 10/18/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra LS 2dr Hatchback
Review
This car is amazing ,even standing still ,your friends stand around it and drool ,i call it my japanese porsche,but its so much more ,great car to have your girl in ,for a date ,my 98 ls is the third one i owned . I had a 91 ls special ,and it was special,going to get the gsr or type r next .
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By liz09 on 09/05/10 16:23 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra LS 2dr Hatchback
Review
Amazing Car! Have owned for 4yrs bought with over 100,000mi now has 175000mi and still runs perfect. Only problem I've had was distributor cap had to replace at 140,000mi and radiator hoses at 125,000mi. Is extremely fun to drive! Stops on a dime, handles as on rails and has power when you need it. I have updated the car with new Cd player (although old one still works great) have USB drive which I love. Added heating/massaging seat cushions for comfort. Added minor performance mods, catback, cold air intake & rims with kumho tires-this car is a dream will never trade in or sell
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By butch on 12/27/09 10:59 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra GS-R 4dr Sedan
Review
Vehicle: 1998 GSR 4dr. Color cypress green. I purchased the car in March of 1998, and have enjoyed almost every thing about it, no problems at all. The only improvement it 'needs' is a 6 speed transmission. Highway driving gets tiresome at 70-75 mph. Leave ratios 1-5 alone and drop in an overdrive 6th. Drop rpm down about 300 to 500.
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By ACURA!!!!!! on 12/19/09 21:23 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra GS-R 2dr Hatchback
Review
I absolutely love my Acura!!! This has to be the best car I've owned! The driving is outstanding. Such a smooth, quiet ride and is so much fun to drive. Never had any problems and don't think I will for a very long time.
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By Zeron18 on 01/28/09 19:20 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra GS 2dr Hatchback
Review
I've had this car for 2 years now and it's just like the day I got it. It performs nicely. It has the initial torque I was looking for. Handles real smoothly in the highways. I'm not a big fan of full leather interior but it's more luxurious. Haven't had any engine problems besides the stock radiator that gave up on me, which was about the right time it should wear down; 120k. Clutch still grabs hard and flywheel revs up faster than most other sport cars I've driven. Comes with 15 in wheels and larger brake rotors than the 94-97 models which is another bonus. Looking back at it, I've got no regrets buying this car.
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By beardog on 09/12/08 10:35 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra LS 2dr Hatchback
Review
We bought this LS with 55,000 and it now has 121,000. I like the handling and performance and the fuel mileage. It drives great in the N. New England winters. With good snow tires you can go anywhere. The maintenance is excessive. Adjust valves every 30,000! The 90,000 recommended maintenance (I follow the factory recommended maintenance schedule like exactly) cost $940 at the dealer! I've replaced the power steering pump, the right front wheel bearing, (twice!), the left rear wheel bearing, the right rear brake caliper, the left rear abs sensor & the abs light still comes on intermittently. This car has been expensive to maintain. I wouldn't buy again.
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By ben on 07/22/08 01:23 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra LS 2dr Hatchback
Review
Overall a very reliable good car. But many people would Wonder why I rate the fuel economy so low or the performance not so great. Well to be honest this car gets the absolute WORST gas mileage of any car I have ever owned, it also has less horsepower than any of my previous vehicles (94 accord- 32 mpg, eclipse- 34 mpg, and 93 probe- 39 mpg) all those cars got that on the highway and had MUCH more power. The integra only has a 1.8 liter and I get 30 mpg in it. Overall a good car, just should be MUCH MORE fuel efficient. Also has a tiny tank. Under 11 gallons
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By Ken on 04/14/08 23:53 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Acura Integra LS 2dr Hatchback
Review
This little car is something hard to beat with its versatile interior design. Its hatchback trunk is something hard to find these days with about the same styling. Though I had bought a new car, I am still not letting go this wonderful car of all time.
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