How's about it?
The answer is very simple: the Integra is not only great to drive but it turns out to be very reliable and for some, ridiculously easy to modify. This and the fact that the RSX never achieved the same cult following as the Integra, ensure that resale values remain high, as demand will exist for a long time.
I would like to thank Acura Laval for having graciously loaned me the car for the test.
Good stuff:
Reliability
Sporty drive
Not so good stuff:
Always on the "Most stolen car list"
Tested model:
2000 Acura Integra SE with 101,000 km
Problem areas:
Rapid front and rear brake wear as well rear callipers seizing
Rapid front suspension component wear
Competitors of the day:
Toyota Celica
Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
Pontiac Sunfire GT
Honda Civic Si
Hyundai Tiburon
Volkswagen GTI
Recalls:
TC # 1994069 (1994 model year)
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the retaining clip that connects the transmission shift cable to the shift lever actuating rod may come off after repeated shift lever operation. If this happens, the position of the shift lever may not match the actual transmission gear position. This could result in unanticipated vehicle movement which could lead to an accident. Correction: retaining clip will be replaced with one that has greater retention pressure.
photo:Philippe Champoux
The answer is very simple: the Integra is not only great to drive but it turns out to be very reliable and for some, ridiculously easy to modify. This and the fact that the RSX never achieved the same cult following as the Integra, ensure that resale values remain high, as demand will exist for a long time.
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I would like to thank Acura Laval for having graciously loaned me the car for the test.
Good stuff:
Reliability
Sporty drive
Not so good stuff:
Always on the "Most stolen car list"
Tested model:
2000 Acura Integra SE with 101,000 km
Problem areas:
Rapid front and rear brake wear as well rear callipers seizing
Rapid front suspension component wear
Competitors of the day:
Toyota Celica
Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
Pontiac Sunfire GT
Honda Civic Si
Hyundai Tiburon
Volkswagen GTI
Recalls:
TC # 1994069 (1994 model year)
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the retaining clip that connects the transmission shift cable to the shift lever actuating rod may come off after repeated shift lever operation. If this happens, the position of the shift lever may not match the actual transmission gear position. This could result in unanticipated vehicle movement which could lead to an accident. Correction: retaining clip will be replaced with one that has greater retention pressure.
photo:Philippe Champoux
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