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

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
Cons
  • Needed Upgraded Suspension for Handling
  • Needed Upgraded Wheels for Aesthetics
  • Loud Interior

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.