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Used 1996 Acura Integra Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

After 7 years, an excellent car

Madrid, 06/05/2003
1996 Acura Integra Special Edition 4dr Sedan
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After 7 years I'm about to sell my Integra and will definately miss it. This car is rather spartan in the interior (a disappointment when I bought it), but the engineering (engine, manual transmission and brakes, especially) are the best of any car, hands down. In the first few months we had to replace the drivers airbag and the sun roof got stuck, but since then it's been near perfect. At 105,000 miles I recently had to replace the radiator (they use a cheaper plastic top as an original) and, incredibly, I'm still on the original brake pads!! Unfortunately, I've gotten too many tickets with this car and it's time to move on.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Perfection

brujc, 07/04/2003
1996 Acura Integra Special Edition 2dr Hatchback
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I have owned my Integra for 7 years and I have had no, I repeat, no mechanical problems. The only things that I needed were a new power radio antenna and tires. Not bad for seven years. I've had more fun driving this car than any I have owned and I've owned Z's and RX7's.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

It is what it is

acura lover, 03/26/2008
1996 Acura Integra RS 4dr Sedan
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I've had my car now for about 6 years now. I think for what the car is worth, it's a very reliable and good car. Since buying the car i've not come across any problem... as long as you keep up with your regular maint. you're good. At 138K still goes up to 110mph not so bad!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Terrific car

Raven, 03/27/2008
1996 Acura Integra GS-R 2dr Hatchback
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I recently traded in my Integra for a 3.2 TL Type S, and while I love my TL, my memories of that wonderful Integra will always be with me. Great acceleration, amazing handling on curves and the ability to get in and out of traffic make that car a joy to drive. The styling is great and there's just something about what Acura does with engines that creates a powerful sound that makes you love what you're driving. Reliability? Acura has cornered the market on it. I have owned 2 Acuras - now on my third - and I will never purchase any other brand. Not a thing ever went wrong with my vehicle and I drove it harder than I ever should have.

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4 out of 5 stars

Thunderchicken!!!!

Thunderchicken, 01/16/2021
1996 Acura Integra GS-R 2dr Hatchback
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My 1996 acura integra was my very first import! It was a manual! I loved it so so so much! You can do so much with those cars and modify them in so many ways. I had mine for about two years but unfortunately the engine did catch fire after 150,000... I kept the oil changed regularly, I did everything the way I was supposed to, so I’m not sure what the person who owned it before me may have did, so yeah, I’m going to give it a 4 star rating which I think is fair because it was a pretty great car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car

Tom39, 06/30/2021
1996 Acura Integra GS-R 4dr Sedan
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My first was Integra 4door it was fun to drive. I will always love it

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5 out of 5 stars

342000 miles, priceless.

Walter, 05/10/2022
1996 Acura Integra RS 2dr Hatchback
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I have a 96 integra rs. This car has a soul. I baught it in 1999. I drive it regularly between nyc. The Poconos in Pennsylvania and Philly. I don't baby it i love driving it at 80mph and above. Going into sharp curves I get a rush. I get many offers for it.but I just can't part with it. I would love to have uploaded a pic put that option isn't here.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Awesome Reliability

Kriss, 10/07/2008
1996 Acura Integra GS-R 2dr Hatchback
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Excellent car. It is reliable, fun to drive. I have 150k on it and only had to perform minor maintenance - wheel bearing, AC motor, and cooling fan motor.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Power and Style!!

TurboGSRMark, 01/13/2003
1996 Acura Integra GS-R 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The GSR is a great bang for the buck! 1.8L and the hp Honda motors make! This motor is VERY reliable and come alive in the upper R's. Pulls hard to 8k rpms. Great brakes, power, and style. Enjoy it all!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Black Bullet

unreal0690, 03/18/2003
1996 Acura Integra LS 2dr Hatchback
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This car has been an excellent replacement for my first car, a Honda Prelude. The ride isn't quite as firm as the Prelude, but it's much more firm than my friends' cars. It has been run really hard for 6 1/2 years now, and it's still going strong. The only abnormal maintenance has been replacing the radiator. This car is the best. I wouldn't trade it for the world!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT CAR!

Hilary, 04/08/2003
1996 Acura Integra Special Edition 4dr Sedan
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My husband and I Rebuilt this acura (salvage front end colision) I was very sceptical that a 1.8 would have far more power than my civic 1.6 well when we finished the rebuild we raced them (both pretty much stock) this car (integra) took off and left my little civic choke'n in its dust (lol) I love this car its a 5-spd thats the only way to go if you want POWER I dont know why I was not in tune with an acura years ago. It is VERY simular to a Lexus in luxuary, mine is the special edition very much like the gsr with leather interior and POWER!

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