96-01 Integra Choices?

[pepsihatman]

They are just as reliable as the GS/LS Integras. It just doesn't come in an auto transmission, that's the only neg. as far as daily driving IMO.

[P30n]

how long will a decently maintained gs-r last in years and mileage?

[pepsihatman]

Uh... forever. I met a guy with a 1995 GSR with 155K miles on it... It was purring nicely, and he said he hadn't had any major trouble with it.

[knorwj]

my 93 has about 175,000 on it. No major problems ever. most severe thing was a water pump at about 150,000, and a starter at about 165,000.

Oh and I beat the hell out of it.... alot.

[P30n]

good to know, any major differences between the years 94-1999 with the GS-Rs?

[pepsihatman]

Those years are all the same. The only difference is that in 1996 they turned into OBDII instead of OBDI (94,95). There is a slight extra kick in the OBDI GSR's in my opinion. OBDII seemed to kinda knock a little edge off the car, but they run the same time, so it could just as easily be my imagination.

[P30n]

dumb question but is there an i/h/e that improves flow but doesn't make it loud? I dont want a loud exhaust I want high-flow for better performance/fuel economy and is there a price/manufacture you'd suggest?

[Iceking]

Originally Posted by P30n

Thanks.

How dependable are they?

1997 LS - 172,000 miles
repairs and replacements: 1 battery; 1 replacement of front brakes and pads; several sets of tires; timing belt, drive belts, and water pump (not necessary but engine open anyway) at 115,000 miles for a total of $750; 1 radiator at 120,000 miles; oil changed every 7,500 miles

reliability: just drove the car during a hurricane evacuation for 24 hours continuously in 1st and 2nd gear with the A/C at full blast - not a problem