Faults:

I've only owned this car for 1 year. In the 14,000 that I've owned it, I have replaced the clutch, exhaust, water pump, timing belt, and the head gasket. All of these are, for the most part, my fault. With the 5-speed transmission, it's hard to keep my foot off the pedal. I also replaced the rear hatch lift supports. I now have to replace the rear hatch, due to a thief wanting my speakers. Also on the list of repairs are the piston rings. When I replaced the head gasket, I also had my valves done, which in turn with higher compression and a lead foot, blew my rings. I also have to replace the rear shocks.

General Comments:

When I first test-drove the Integra, I couldn't believe it was only a 1.6L engine. The one drawback is the solid rear axle. It sways a little more than I want it to. If they make an independent suspension for it, I want it. It also doesn't have cup holders, so I mounted my own. Off the line, the power is incredible. I beat all the 4 bangers in town and give the 6 cylinders a run for their money. And I still get 30-35 Miles Per Gallon.

Faults:

Broken seatbelt.

Front brakes/rotors, rear pads.

Recently developed oil leak @ camshaft seal. Is only moderate, but is still a concern.

General Comments:

Drive 45 miles to work daily, car handles traffic VERY well.

Is quick and stable.

Seats are comfortable, but car is prone to fatigue on long trips, the suspension picks up every expansion joint on the highway.

Faults:

The igniter failed 3 years into owning it. No way to start the car without it being towed to the dealer for repair.

Because car was under warranty, repairs were free.

Another annoyance is the muffler which rusts out. In the last 14 years, this car has gone through 5 mufflers. Best deal is to purchase the lifetime muffler with Honda/Acura. After market mufflers don't work well with this car.

General Comments:

Back in 1988, this car was considered a fast and sexy car. No other manufacturer had such a design. The car is still easy on the eye. Performance is excellent considering its age. Normal wear and tear required new breaks, shocks and tires.

The torsion front and beam axle rear offers excellent cornering. Drove car down mountain highways at 80km and it hug to the road.

Regular oil change a must to keep engine running smooth.

Faults:

Windshields tend to crack every 2-3 years.

Alternators last 5-6 years.

Rear window wiper stopped working at 250,000 km.

Premature rusting of all quarter panels. Repaired at 200,000 km.

Rocker panels were replaced due to excessive rust at 250,000 km.

Both outer tie-rod ends need replacing every 40,000-50,000 km.

General Comments:

The car has good acceleration for an automatic. The transmission is the original and is absolutely flawless and extremely reliable. Original engine still working great. Never needed to add oil in between oil changes until 285,00 km. The rear passenger area is cramped, and the front seats could have been bigger. It handles very well at all speeds. It is fun to drive at highway speeds. Can hit 180 km. with little effort.

Faults:

In chronological order:

Fuel leak in gas line. Cost: $16.

Exhaust has become deafening. I never got around to fixing it; I just keep the music volume high.

Fuel leak in gas tank. I continue to drive it with the leak. It only leaks on left turns.

Driver side outside door handle was ripped off by a mechanic, it was always weak. Cost $45 from a savage yard + hours (maybe 5) of time to get it in and working.

Passenger window fell off track. I glue it in place with epoxy, but it broke again within 2 week of minimal use. I choose to leave the door panel off so I could fix it quickly when it brakes.

Rack-n-pinion. No more power steering. I'm junking the car so there is no need to fix.

General Comments:

I was a fool to buy the car. The previous owners obviously knew nothing of car care. Within a month after I got it I realized it burn oil like crazy, when I changed the air filter I was black, I think it was still the original 1988 filter. The car was beat.

I loved the proformance before the power steering went. I love the look and the 5 door design. I want another with the reliability of a Acura.