Acura integra...yay or nay?

PE324 · #1 03-13-2005, 01:47 PM

Hmmm im turning 17 soon and right now saving up my money.
This car caught my eye and i need to know some stuff about it.
What's a reasonable price for an integra?
Is it good to start off driving as a first car?
Does it come with automatic transmission?
Is it reliable and easy to customize,work with?
the insurance cost?
If there are any other things that i should know about this car, please let me know.
thanks

CivicSpoon · #2 03-13-2005, 02:29 PM

Cost depends on what year, mileage, condition, and where you're buying it from (each state will be different).
Yes an Integra is a very good car to start off with.
There are automatics and 5-speeds, it all depends on what you find.
Yes Hondas/Acuras are very reliable, and are easy to modify because of the huge amount of aftermarket parts available (though if you're looking for more performance then the manual tranny is the way to go)
Insurance depends on where you live, specific car, driving record, and insurance company you choose.

projectgsr · #3 03-13-2005, 11:13 PM

Agreed, go with a 5 speed GSR or Type R if you want something fast and fun to drive.

slow_99integra · #4 03-14-2005, 02:34 PM

i got my 1999 ls teg with 17xxx miles on it for less than 10k. over the corse of 1.5 years i have intested over 5k on engine and suspension. all i need is pistons/rods and cams and i will have a built engine. my vot is to buy an ls and build it. my whole outlook on things may be different if i had vtec. my ls beats gsr's. the choice is yours. never raced a type r yet. but whatever you do DO NOT GO AUTOMATIC

PE324 · #5 03-14-2005, 06:42 PM

ummm which model comes with an automatic transmission? Because a manual transmission isnt for where I live in which is the city with traffic galore.

whtteg · #6 03-14-2005, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PE324

ummm which model comes with an automatic transmission? Because a manual transmission isnt for where I live in which is the city with traffic galore.

Only the RS,LS&SE came with an auto tranny. All of those are non VTEC.

Si Integra · #7 03-18-2005, 11:17 AM

There are actually a few auto gsr's kicking around. They were available to the japanese domestic market. I know of one locally that was imported.
Your likelyhood of actually finding one in the US, next to none!

**Also, you forgot to mention the GS

projectgsr · #8 03-18-2005, 11:39 PM

I live in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles Co. where there is plenty of traffic but I still love driving a manual transmission. It all depends on the driver. To me an automatic is too boring.

PE324 · #9 03-19-2005, 07:37 PM

hmmm maybe i should becaus ei liek being active wen i drive.
the dreaded question.
Does it take long to learn to drive manual?

CivicSpoon · #10 03-19-2005, 07:51 PM

Took me about 3 weeks to drive without any problems at all. It'll probably be sooner than that, because I have a CX civic and the thing is so gutless that I had trouble making sure I rev it to 2K rpms each time to get it even moving (hell my friend who drives cars all day long stalls it everytime he drives it). Just give it a couple weeks and be patient, it's well worth it.

PE324 · #11 03-20-2005, 12:19 AM

is it hard to learn by yourself like can you learn just from reading or watching a video? Or is it recomendded to have it taught to you?

pepsihatman · #12 03-20-2005, 10:43 AM

I learned to drive a manual on a 1995 Ford Mustang, and a 2000 ford mustang (after my friend totaled his 95). It was a good car to start on because the larger engine had so much momentum, that it was harder to stall. To answer your question, the best way to learn, is to try it and have someone sitting next to you that can drive one already. I learned slowly by watching him drive the manual first, then every once in a while driving myself. Be prepared for some bumpy driving at first.... believe me. Even when I got my GSR, I had to relearn the shifting, becuase each type of car is different. My advice for you, take it slow on the clutch at first. This action will give you more time to react and smoother transitions mostly. Good Luck. For the record, I've never regretted buying a manual or driving one every day.

PE324 · #13 03-20-2005, 04:08 PM

cool.
Hmmm I dont think i know anyone that knows how to drive stick. Everybody around my area(southern NJ) drives automatic

slow_99integra · #14 03-20-2005, 05:56 PM

When you buy a manual and you HAVE TO learn to drive stick you do. when i bought my first 5speed (my integra now) the radio didn't work, and the whole car was stock. I listned to the car and learned to drive. no one taught me how to drive my car. i listened to the car and taught myself. it was bumpy at first, but now i think i have the hang of it. Don't worry you will learn. when in doubt use your hazards.

Beligerance · #15 03-22-2005, 01:13 AM

Definitely yay... if your looking for a quick little car. Don't recommend an automatic, but for your situation..you could get a way with it. I own a second gen integra , which is my first ever car (manual transmission) and it's a lot of fun to drive, reliable and provides good gas mileage depending upon your driving habits. If you do decide to go for one, pay attention to mileage, overall body condition inside and out and whether it's has a clean title or not. That's just me though...Just thought i'd mention some things and put in my two cents. Good luck.

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD