1997 Acura Integra Review
CarCrazedinCali
10/19/2007
Ownership Status: I
use to own this vehicle.
Recommendation: I
recommend this vehicle.
Overall Rating: 93/100
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Pros
- Age Appropriate for Myself
- Excellent Styling Inside & Out
- Projector Headlamps
- Power Accessories Standard
- Moonroof
- Decent Standard Sound System
- Adequate Engine Performance
- Good Gas Mileage
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Cons
- Needed Upgraded Suspension for Handling
- Needed Upgraded Wheels for Aesthetics
- Loud Interior
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Introduction
I purchased an Integra LS 4 door with an automatic transmission and kept it four years.
Exterior Styling - 10
They look especially nice when lowered to reduce wheel-fender gaps. Plenty of mods out there to increase its exterior appeal as well. Excellent paint job quality.
Interior Styling - 10
No complaints here, I enjoyed the cars layout and looks. Loved how the rear windows looked when lowered. I liked the headrests of the front seats as well.
Exterior Build/Materials Quality - 10
I had no issues with this car over my entire four years of use and abuse.
Interior Build/Materials Quality - 9
Slightly cheap plastics used. Could have been a tad bit more upscale, but overall quite nice.
Engine Performance - 9
For 140 hp, I was rather entertained. With the 5 speed, which I wasn't able to find, surely you will find this engine more entertaining.
Handling/Braking - 8
This LS model isn't equipped with the sports suspension like the GS-R or Type R, so the lowering springs I installed were well received and added to the cars handling capabilities. I had no issues with the braking abilities of the Integra.
Fuel Efficiency - 10
No complaints here, and no Premium gas necessary!
Available Features/Options - 7
No options available other than transmission. GS offered Leather and upgraded wheels. GS-R was your performance version below the decked out Type R Integra.
Cost of Ownership - 10
Typical low cost of ownership, way to go Acura!
Value - 10
I loved this car, and the pricing was right on point.
Conclusion
A Great Buy! I just out grew it mentally.