1993 Acura Integra Reviews

It was relatively fun to drive, and it got good gas mileage.  It accelerated decently with its 1.8L I4.  It was expensive to own because we had to throw in thousands for repairs... the transmission needed to be rebuilt at 90K.

B18A1 DOHC DA9
Installed Mods:
Short Ram Air Intake
JDM 2.5in Full Exhaust System (Headers Back)
Vision Motorworks 10.2mm Spark Plug Wires
Vision Motorworks Red Tech Distributor Cap
Vision Motorworks Red Distributor Rotor
Vision Motorworks 10.2mm Coil Wires
MSD Blaster 2 Coil
Vision Motorworks Coil Bracket Stainless Steel
NGK G Power Platinum Spark Plugs
Mods To Install:
Coilovers
Upcoming Mods:

its loud and low, but gets good gas mileage and handles well and is quick. it looks like crap but the interior is mint (when its clean). ita got 170+K miles on it. it handles well for some reason.

The car handles quite well. The overall balance of the car is good. It has mild understeer at the limit of adhesion, but if the throttle is cut, or I trail the brakes into the corner it will oversteer easier than a front wheel drive car should. This can be very entertaining. Speaking of brakes they are generally good, with decent feel and responsiveness. They sometimes exibit fade when pushed very hard, though. The car makes direction changes very quickly thanks to its low weight, which helps chew up twisty back roads at a good pace. The straight line performance is not anything to brag about, but it is quick. I have surprised more than a few unsuspecting rivals. The build quility is very good. There are a few squeaks and rattles but the material quality is very good and there are no tears or wear marks in the seats or any other interior panels. The driveline has held up quite well. Other than regular maintanence, I have had no major driveline issues. After 160,000 miles the compression was within 5 psi on all cylinders last time i checked. I drive the car easy in general, but when I do thrash it I really give it a beating. When I lived in Washington state I would drive in the mountains and drive the car very hard for an hour or more at a time and it kept asking for more! On the flip side, I do regular maintanence and let the engine reach full operating temperature before I go any more than light throttle. I attribute these things as well as honda build quality to the way the vehicle has stood up against time. As far as appearance, well, quite frankly, it doesnt matter to me. I cant tell what it looks like from the drivers seat so I dont really care much. By what I hear it looks pretty good though. The interior ergonomics are very good, and the center console is driver oriented. Overall this car is a lot of fun. It is a blast to drive down a winding backroad and still gets up to 38 mpg! It is a good balance of reliablility, performance, and cost.
I must point out that this car has mild aftermarket enhancements that contribute greatly to the car's fun factor. The extent of modification is not very substantial, but it is there. Namely intake and exhaust mods, as well as upgraded ignition. I also have a short throw shifter installed and a full sound system. In the works are basic suspension modifications consisting of mild springs and dampers, a camber correction kit, and some fifteen inch(preferably) wheels with stickier tires.  

I bought the Integra used shortly after moving to California.  It was a Special Edition, which meant it was dark metallic green with tan leather interior.  When I saw it, it was 4 years old and had a lot of highway miles, but was woman owned and well pampered.  This car handled extremely well, not very fast but easy to drive though canyons at speed.  Unfortunately, a few years of sitting in the desert sun resulted in the clearcoat breaking apart (common for this era of cars), so it looked more grey and tired than green and spritely.  Add to that the cracked radiator, shot suspension, worn seats and bald tires and it was time to donate it once I got my WRX.