Acura Integra GS-R Review! I Bought a ONE owner 1997 GS-R

[@UpRoaryus]

I am impressed with the fact that my mother had the good taste to buy one of these new in 1995 and keep it in such good condition - she's had tshirts covering the seats since she bought it. Milano red, original factory paint looks amazing for being more than 25 years old. She thought it was pretty good when someone offered her 6K for it a few years ago. She might flip if she what people are willing to pay for it now, but even so she probably wouldn't sell it. She loves it.

[@XeblazeGaming]

Make sure she keeps it.

[@UpRoaryus]

@@XeblazeGaming Of course! Because guess who gets it when she no longer drives? I am an only child...😁 (Though I do love my CRZ. If it were not for finding one of those for sale when my 95 Civic was stolen a couple years ago, the Acura would have been given to me already, since Mom bought herself a new Honda Fit. She still loves the Integra, though. Even as a late septuagenarian, she still appreciates something sleek and sporty. She probably would have wanted the Crz for herself, if it had the same power as the Integra, but I love it because it drives almost exactly like my civic EX coupe, and it's a hybrid and a hatchback.The acura would have been just as nice a car, but the milano red is a little flashy for me... I could see myself getting more traffic tickets in that Acura, as it attracts too much attention.)

[@songlee1253]

@@UpRoaryus sorry to hear your 95 civic got stolen did you get it back? I aslo have 94 integra

[@UpRoaryus]

​@@songlee1253 Well, they did FIND it about a week later, but it was pretty well gutted, sadly... They took just about everything they could take: my entire manual transmission, cut speakers out of the door panels, and even my laminated Thomas Guide street map of LA and Orange county! The bastards didn't even leave the leather dog collar and tags from my beloved Rhodesian Ridgeback that spent 14 years by my side - pretty much my entire adult life, before he died I used to leave them hanging from the rear view mirror as a way to let him live on, riding with me in the car as he loved to do. That was irreplaceable and not even worth anything to them at all. It still hurts not having those keepsakes of him... It broke my heart to look under the hood and just see straight through to the *ground* instead of what normally would be there in the engine bay. It wasn't worth putting it back together, as anything replaced would have been aftermarket parts and wouldn't be as reliable. It was sad to leave just the shell of her there in the tow yard like that, though. She deserved a better send off than that after so many years to getting me places. I drove it across country from New Hampshire to Los Angeles. It wasn't how I anticipated saying goodbye. In fact, I would probably be mourning the loss daily , even now, if I hadn't found out about the existence of the manual transmission hybrid Cr-Z by accident while seeking a replacement. I managed to snag a really nice 2013 6-speed MT EX with only 36K miles on it for sale and the guy lived less than 15 minutes away from me, having to sell it because his wife had gone blind and could no longer drive. It drives almost identically to my old coupe, except the seat is even more comfy and is even better looking. That crystal black pearl paint is so pretty, but it's a high maintenance shine. If's lucky that I love the Z so much, as it is the only consolation I have over the loss of my civic. My ma would have let me have her 95 Integra GSR and gotten a new Civic or a Fit for herself if we had not found that CR-Z, but I just don't have the right personality to be tooling around with 170 HP sports car in Milano Red - too conspicuous for me, for sure...

[@SheenylHassan]

We can hear the excitement in your voice. I'm really happy for you bro!

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

I just blew out the alternator from the high revs lol. but hey, thats where the power is. There's a reason that redline shift puts the RPMs right above the secondary intake at 5800rpms right?

[@SheenylHassan]

@@threepedalnostalgia1247 I am happy that you are enjoying it!

[@yourfather5324]

Guy who buys stock gsr: I’m gonna keep it stock..... Sees cold air intake: installs it Guy:ok that’s the only modification I’m gonna do 2 months later:After market rims, lowered, nrg steering wheel,

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

I mean it does ride a little high....

[@Battleborn357]

I don't blame them. I wouldn't keep it stock either.

[@ChuiStrong]

I would keep it purely stock. It's not a Type R, so it is what it is. Just one less stock gem.

[@USMC_LAterZ]

There is NOTHING innovative about fakeRg (nrg/chinese stolen crap) . It's all about Works Bell mi amigo.

[@budgetbuild914]

@@threepedalnostalgia1247 if you do go with tein best suspension for the price feels like stock

[@J.Wick.]

I did this exact thing with my 1994 Prelude Si 5MT. Sebring Silver Metallic over Blue Interior :) . I've now owned it for 3 years. Bought from the original owner in 2019. 265k at this point. Had it resprayed, tinted, updated a few things like you (K&N, HIDs, LEDs in markers) New Master Cylinder, Rotors, Pads, ALL Suspension bushings replaced. This summer I plan on Shocks/Springs and probably Clutch/Flywheel along with some new tires. I also had a set of 1995 SE Prelude "Blades" from my first Prelude. Looks exceptional with those on it. Love yours, Love mine. They just don't make em like this anymore. Enjoy that gorgeous Teg.

[@wlew3499]

Terrific car. My nephew had the very same 97 car in the green color, which he bought new after college. Went to work for a tech co in Santa Clara, CA, got married, later 2 kids. Kept the Integra. He died unexpectedly, tragically, 2018. The car was in perfect original condition/70,000mi. His wife not knowing how to drive a stick signed the title, gave it away for free. (to my dismay, learning about it later).

[@김동준-t9p]

i would smoke that green with your nephew alldaylong

[@someyoungguyjohnson7239]

Damn, if my wife did that I'd come back and haunt her.

[@marcperras9072]

Your car is in great shape for its mileage. I'm an original owner of a 94 GSR with 89,600 kms. My car is still in near pristine condition except for stone chips in the paint but it will need professional detailing when I take it out of storage next spring.

[@masterbuiltdesigns6734]

If you decide to sell it I would definitely be interested in purchasing it from you

[@VirtualGuth]

Gorgeous. I wouldn't change a thing, as my preference would be to enjoy this Integra for the awesome time capsule that it is. I like to appreciate older cars for what they are. This is a beautiful example all around, I really like this color combo. It's nice to look at such a well laid out interior that is void of any sort of infotainment screen - which will age about as gracefully as smartphones, tablets, etc. (that is to say not well at all). In another decade or so today's cars will begin to look outdated while your Integra will still look fantastic. Great car and great car buying story.

[@RobertDoosh]

I had a '96 GSR (of which I was the second owner, starting in 1998) which looked nearly identical to this stolen in 2009. I miss it so much, and cannot believe the condition of your amazing find here!

[@brandonmartinez5920]

Proud 3rd owner of a 1997 GSR. 254k miles and still going strong. Garage queen/daily. Such a fun car.

[@MrJelmi-rc2ye]

Integra GS-R......once it was my dream car back in the 90s. Great find.

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Great car! Congrats! As the owner of a '95 Integra LS five-speed manual transmission, which I loved and, between my son and I, drove for over 250,000 miles, I totally understand why you immediately replaced the headlight bulbs. The dims on my Integra were the absolute worst car lights I've ever experienced. That's about the only criticism I have of the car though. Oh, yeah, my power antennae quit working after about five years. Otherwise, fantastic!

[@Patrick94GSR]

94 GSR here with 381,000 miles, bought in 2001 from the original owner with 88k miles at the time. All original engine and gearbox. I just drove the car over 1,000 miles this past weekend to the Classic Hondas at the Dragon meet. Car performed flawlessly and got 33+ average MPG. Even with many 2nd gear VTEC pulls on the Dragon. And yes I still have the original stock intake, stock header, exhaust and even the original muffler. It just has a K&N filter in the air box that I installed 21 years ago.

[@DubstepCamper]

With that mileage there I'm more confident about the 01 GSR I'm picking up soon with 321,000 miles still bone stock besides wheels and shift knob but for a daily driver, settled a good price for it, and it's still clean title 🙂

[@JuanCruz-bh7xn]

I love my gsr integra. I have the same gsr you have. 1997 all stock 179k Rides amazing. Definitely worth every penny Jdm jdm jdm

[@Redvines69]

Coworker of mine drove by an Acura dealership in 1997 and saw them unloading a new GSR, and stopped and bought it. Last February, he decided to buy a 2019 Civic SI turbo and the dealership was only gonna give him 500 bucks as a trade. I told him that was crazy so he sold it to me for 700, which I still think is crazy, but he just wanted more than the dealership was offering. White with black interior, not leather, but still nice. Everyone keeps saying it's crazy to find a single owner GSR that hasn't been all messed with.

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

White with black leather specifically is exactly wha I I’ve been looking for for about 10 years (for the right one) but settled on this based on the service history and condition

[@ripperx444]

I miss my 1995 LS SE bought it with 38,000 miles for 12,000 in 1999. I put ground control coil overs, AEM short ram intake, cat back exhaust, 4:1 headers, sway bars, short shifter and upgrade clutch’s + flywheel…. God damn was that an awesome car! Same color as yours. I drove it until 95,000 and beat the hell out of it without a single hiccup. When I say best the hell out of it I mean I seriously redlined it non stop and tracked it. It was so amazing and reliable…Best damn car!!!! Sold it for a RSX TYPE S in 2003 and that car I drove until 38,000 miles ironically and sold it in 2006 for a Mazda speed 6 (complete garbage)!!!!!!

[@conman7975]

I'm sorry. My bro got a mazda too.current condition :blown up in driveway.

[@ripperx444]

@@conman7975 I sold it 1 month after i got it for a maxza RX8 (another garbage car)

[@thekrimsonchin6023]

@@ripperx444 why didn't you learn? That would've been straight back to Honda for me, any mazda that isnt' an RX-7 or Miata I'm not touching lol.

[@arbitor2011]

I still have this car too.. bought mine in 2006. It's pretty much all stock too. I just changed the stereo system.. 2 12s in the trunk. Sits in my garage with a cover over it now.

[@masterbuiltdesigns6734]

I would be interested in your Integra if you decide to let it go

[@craigsawyer6453]

The Black button that you mentioned at the end of your video is the reset for the factory installed alarm. Factory alarms always had the red light mounted in the middle of the steering column. Great unite until one of the door locks/switches goes on the blink then you cant lock the door with the key fob or arm the alarm. If you love your Integra, like I love mine, a kill switch is a good idea.

[@jesseruiz5680]

Just got a 99 black GSR with similar miles in 2022. So stoked.

[@272Man]

Gsr is best bang for you buck, hard to come by so clean any more! Type R is way too expensive now, they're almost like preserved art, which is great! But that makes this the best Teg to buy, IMO

[@purplewombat6735]

I also live in the Bellevue area and I am super jealous of this car! Nice!

[@Zorn76]

BEAUTIFUL. It means A Lot to some to sell it to another who Really Loves the make/model. I'm restoring a 1998 Integra Coupe/Red/121,000 mi. 1st owner was my Dad.

[@rpmbxdj]

What a beautiful car. I had the exact same one same year same color only difference was it when I bought it it already had the 98 and up bumper and it was an absolute blast to drive. I got rid of it in 2013 because at the time I had bought a new Honda Accord sport but seeing how they have increased in value over the years. Makes me regret that decision. Enjoy that vehicle it is so rare to find it in the immaculate condition and only being dealer certified with a one owner. Kudos on the video and congratulations.

[@BXCLIFFx]

You said the car is now in good hands, but it looks like it already was! She did an awesome job taking care of this car for it to be this clean still.

[@brandonmartinez5920]

What a beauty!!! Absolute gem.

[@megatop412]

Congrats! Beautiful car. You REALLY hit the lottery in finding this

[@rogercasanova]

Yeah man, this thing looks so clean and fresh as is...I don't think I'd do a damn thing to it as well other than just freshin' it up as much as possible. Those seats look classy, love the headrests! That was one of the things I grew to hate in my 94 Civic which I still have. We bought it brand new and still have it. My son and I have been bringing it back to life. I want to keep a Euro look to it, but those damn seats in the Civic (the headrests) are more 80's looking than anything else! Anyhow...I truly envy you!!! Best wishes to you!!!

[@teknique8292]

Beautiful car. Congrats man. I just got my gsr in July.

[@Bang_n_slang]

I have a 1997 Acura integra LS mint condition just like this one. With 120k miles. Wish it was a GSR but still super fun and yes it’s completely stock.

[@AdamB12]

Absolute creampuff! Saw a 97 GS-R sedan with 80k on it and all the service records a while back for 8k. Wished I had at least take a look at. That is a beauty.

[@adanactechnique8557]

I had the 97 anniversary edition in the same colour. I miss that car. It looked great with 17” white rims;)

[@rayorlandorassi2867]

Whoa! Super happy for you!

[@vegetar7886]

Good find and going to you, a person that appreciates it.

[@Sergio-ik4ix]

I got really lucky and bought a 2005 350z from the original owner with 24,000 miles, clean title. Also had all original paperwork and in mint condition. Hope you’re enjoying the GSR!

[@Tikirilo]

I think I remember you posting your car story on Reddit a while back. That car is clean!

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

Correct!

[@TheWriterNW]

I had this car! Exactly the same color and everything! My god that's my car!

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

If you were a 65 year old woman named Susan. I love you

[@TheWriterNW]

@@threepedalnostalgia1247 LOL... maybe it was susan that stoled my car back in 2000! LOL!

[@ak2112]

congrats dude. right in april 2020, I met a guy who had a 2000 Dark Violet Pearl GSR. 160k, original owner. needed a little work (small oil leak, shot suspension) but looked strong. asked if he was interested in selling and he was thinking about selling it within a few months and that he'd probably like to get $4000 for it. I told him I was very interested and gave him my number. never heard from him :( I should have been a little more aggressive and just offered to buy it right then.

[@tstipp50]

I just found a three owner gs-r integra sedan with 105k miles on it, 100% stock that also has all the service records from acura of belvue.

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

no shit!? what color? I wanted white more than anything but hey here i am.

[@tstipp50]

@@threepedalnostalgia1247 it’s the dark purple color. I love it.

[@verdict1163]

I just picked up a 1994 GSR sedan with a similar story - one owner, bone stock, dealer maintained. Planning on keeping it stock as well, though will probably end up with Koni yellows and H&R OE Sports. I like that you put an intake on it, I probably should have gone with that over the very mild Magnaflow muffler I had installed, since now the exhaust tends to overwhelm the sound of the intake and make the VTEC engagement less dramatic.

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

Congrats! I also just put in new iridium NGK spark plugs and that no joke gained power back and you can hear both the vtec engagement better and the secondary intake at 5800 is crispier. It’s like a $40 DIY intake setup it’s VERY easy. I do need new shocks she’s a bit soft over the years!

[@760sky9]

I hope you kept your stock muffler,put it back on. Also a cold air intake just magnifies the symphony of the vtec engagement.😭 I'm about in tears missing my Acura right now, but we will meet again soon..07 BMW 335i,110,000 miles for sale in San Diego hit me up.

[@davidbocanegraramirez9480]

Beautiful I had one same year a color but the LS model love it

[@alpaca4289]

This was my first car. Exactly like this. My heart was broken when it got stolen.

[@z32luvr]

Great story. Wonderful example. Congrats and enjoy!

[@kgthegreatone943]

Sweet car I've always wanted a gsr I had a 2000 ls integra

[@alexgg7499]

That thing is clean the driver seat looks great for 200k m

[@fecat93]

Other than the leather seats that was my car I sold with 275k miles from new. It wasn't my favorite car as it ate brake rotors and generally had niggling issues. It wasn't rock-solid reliable like my 1993 Honda Civic LX as I feel like they added 60% more power without beefing up the components around the engine.

[@michaelsiebs5143]

Congrats bro ❤️

[@markmorris76]

The paint is extraordinary. I just bought a white one. What intake is that?

[@juanjuan3206]

I did that with a white gsr beautiful condition and the owner said he isn’t selling it atm but I gave him my number and told him when he’s ready to sell it to lmk can’t wait until he’s ready to sell it

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

I wanted a white one 98+… turns out if your 6’2” your head will always hit the roof in a 98+ but I’m sure you could lower the seat rails or something

[@juanjuan3206]

@@threepedalnostalgia1247 luckily im 5'9 but thanks for the knowledge i have tall friends that catch rides so ill be sure to let them know ahead of time lol

[@mryony23able]

Nice man, I love Acura integra 👍

[@rasec809]

So jealous, great buy my guy

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

Thank you! I did spend like eight years looking for the right ones here or there, this came at the right opportunity after meeting the owner 15 months before I was able to buy it from them. Patience is key!

[@mannyrosado9887]

Congratulations, it's clean!

[@JDM-gx8ki]

You got a 💎 take care of it they are getting rare take care bro 🤙🏽

[@clementm6620]

Man congrats! Clean car

[@arichison]

I have a 97 Acura GS and love it so much but it is so rough compared to yours. Can I ask how much you got yours for? I paid 4 grand and have already put another 1,000 dollars plus in mine at the mechanic.

[@ksunofficial]

Great car but those are not the original GS-R rims those are known as the LS Mesh rims. I had a few Integras in the past. They were amazing cars.

[@Ak47777-l]

They're the oem wheels in 97

[@Lifeisgood586]

This is incredibly clean for 200,000 miles

[@beamer1385]

Nice ride! Looks super clean. Was the body like that when you picked it up? If so, it's impressive for having 200K. The lady must have really babied the car and kept it garaged. I have a 2000 Integra like this one in black with only 37K that's not even as clean.

[@DestroyerX61]

beautiful 90s green paint, what's it called?

[@eugenependarvis7861]

Very nice car I was checking your engine bay area and it's very clean did you purchase the vehicle with engine clean or did you clean?? Any suggestions on cleaning an engine? Any suggestions out there 🤔

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

Thank you! did the engine detail myself - Let me get back to you on some products used; I'd check out anything AmmoNYC as well, great videos on detailing to get you started.

[@eugenependarvis7861]

I hear so many stories in reference to cleaning an engine and how dangerous it can be to a vehicles electronics! I just purchased a 2017 Honda Accord V6 Touring it's a beautiful car (not as beautiful as yours lol) and when I pop the hood Ewww, please help if you can!!

[@davidholloway4538]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@arnaldoluisn1]

Congrats,,, Awesome Buy!

[@thislovewontlastforever8277]

I’m jealous, beautiful machine

[@sergioromero9932]

I miss my 98 LS

[@seiko_0019]

Jsut for a GS recently unfortunately itz auto still a great car I love it

[@jaycobyhyde2742]

Awesome!!! They’re awesome cars

[@cd7ex]

Anyone have advice as to approaching someone who has an all original car like this? I've been trying to find my dream car ever since I got my license, an Accord EX coupe. Also, thoughts on approaching a car that is in an house/apartment. I'm guessing I should knock & ask instead of looking like a creep sticking notes on windshields lol. The main sites like cl/fb have been very dry, offer up seems sketch & most of them are trashed. Dealerships are a once in a blue moon thing, and out of state really isn't an option for me...

[@christ510]

I have the exact same teggy 1 owner special edt.

[@beexiong2171]

still own this car? love the gsr during these years.

[@ianmahar2000]

Wow I seen this one back in August 2019 was about to pick it up but seen a cleaner LS that was 1 owner that I got almost wish I got it but I love mine

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

This car was never on the market, so I don't believe you mean this exact car. This is also a one owner..

[@ericchacone3876]

The suspension bushings need to be changed out (All of them). Once changed the car will drive like it is brand new

[@_sacredseven_]

Love that green

[@paulosicne8498]

That was one COOL girl! A girl who gets a manual tranny, enthusiast car is a rarity. And she kept it since the 90s. Congratulations man. How many miles on the odometer?

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

Just rolled over 202k

[@paulosicne8498]

@@threepedalnostalgia1247 Whoa! That's up there in mileage, so looks like she really did take care of it. The interior and the exterior look great. Good find man!

[@Scottstunts]

Beautiful car!

[@alanwhat9807]

BEAUTIFUL!! This is my goal! 😭

[@Hmongbookie]

I remember buying the same 95 green, but 4 dr GSR for $5,500 with 60,000 miles in 2001.. I thought I got a steal.. the guy sold it since he bought a 2001 integra type R.. someone cross a stop sign and killed my car.. miss it.

[@randywatsonii3173]

Just picked up a black 94 GSR, $800!

[@heavyweightchampionofdaworld]

Bro so clean just like mine

[@X_DD]

Beautiful car

[@jaypers232]

Very well kept from the looks of it!

[@Hangstaz]

Do you still have this car?

[@jonardlopez5019]

Very nice

[@Chanmantroop10]

Im starting to leave notes on clean g2 tegs. So far only found one...

[@aaleexsaalaazaar]

IM SO FUCKING JEALOUS!!!!! LUCKY!

[@DJV94022]

Is the leather still soft or are they hard ready to crumble like?

[@joseluishuayamares822]

El auto deportivo perfecto, donde puedo conseguir uno igual o mejor en Perú. El auto de mis sueños. Quien se el dueño cuídelo por favor. Saludos de Lima - Perú.

[@WeCube1898]

You are one Lucky guy

[@dimmn82]

gorgeous

[@eduardoaguirre4220]

Damn that’s clean

[@cesarespinozaspain]

A lady who can drive manual, and maintained this car religiously, and kept it in such condition... My friend the car is not the find here... Its the Lady.

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

Clearly she is out of all of our league lol - She said "i'm buying a brand new A5 because i like the hatchback, do you think the dealership would pick me up?" YES you magnificent woman, they would pick you up via helicopter if you told them that.

[@DUNEATV]

Wow! Very nice 👍

[@estelahernandez6855]

📸God

[@alexg764]

How much did you pay?

[@magno408_1]

How do you find these deals?

[@lonnietran1925]

flawless

[@Ntsej_Muag]

I had a 98 Integra GS in the very same color. I put alot of money into it and it got stolen at the end. I didn't find my car until two weeks later. It was discovered by a jogger down by the river bend. The whole car was stripped down. I almost cried when I saw my car. It wasn't even a GS-R. But it's ok. I found out who the thieves were. Let's just say, they fucked around and found out the hard way.

[@ecminc]

1:190380 perfection

[@athao2839]

integra gsr available

[@heavyweightchampionofdaworld]

Do the hid’s draw power from the alternator? It’s what I hear and it kiss the battery

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

ummmm not that I can tell? They have Ballasts so think it's fine, no issues, no flickering at all. they are Kensun 55w 6000K HIDs with slim ballast. Ive never had any issue like that before and done probably 15 HID conversions over the years

[@threepedalnostalgia1247]

@Bilal Anarwala 100% they’ve done me very well and I’ve had them on every car

[@Neodestro]

nice dude

[@rimshot123456]

How much did you end up paying for it if you don’t mind me asking?

[@terrylee8333]

nice