Faults:
Shocks and springs blew.
Strut mounts shot.
Motor blew at 200 000.
Clutch bearings went.
Gets broken into a lot.
Body dents easily n rusts easily, Very cheap metal.
Sensors are crap.
Design to mount an after market deck is crap.
Bearings go too fast.
CV shafts blow when you lower the car.
All ball joints etc blow when you lower the car.
Stock manifolds rust through.
The rubber for the window to guide on, falls off.
Rear calipers seize too easily.
E brake cables broke.
Fuel lines and brake lines rusted through causing major problems.
General Comments:
Don't buy these cars used, people beat the crap out of them and don't truly maintain the cars.
I bought mine from a mechanic shop. And since I've owned it I've spent 27000$ in repairs, having to paint the car because of rust.. although I did do some custom modifications since everything that was stock broke!!
Maybe I was just unlucky. But I owned a Civic before my Integra.. And all I can say is. I am never buying a Honda/Acura Product Again. You have to be rich to afford the insurance, the cost of repairs, and the constant threat of theft due to punk kids.
The stock seats are great, and the acceleration of the car is awesome for a 142HP motor. Overall. I loved the car, but hate the fact I lost so much money on it. But it was fun to drive when it wasn't in the shop getting fixed. I'll miss it.
3rd Apr 2007, 19:05
Let's see... 200k and problems and probably not maintained. And why put 27k in repairs into something this old? And why blame honda for users lack of care?