Should You Buy The 2024 Acura Integra Type S? Thorough Review By A Mechanic

[@jamesglosangeles]

I don't need a car payment. I don''t need a car payment. I don't....

[@HanNguyen-vb3eo]

Then pay cash on what you can afford 😢

[@mrfosheezy5481]

I said the same thing but here we are 😂

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

...I got a payment. Finished the sentence for ya

[@riggerspoon8582]

But you do, you really really do. It’s so worth it!

[@mikemayers8672]

But you need this car It’s that good 😂

[@ManoliGreek2640]

You know it’s a well built car when this man doesn’t really have a complaint..

[@davelospinoso9022]

$25k in 1997 is $48k today. Picking one up for $49k today, childhood dreams activated. Great video

[@justinmauger8215]

Shit I paid 57k fully loaded

[@NickB5882]

@@justinmauger8215 Some things are worth it. Buy once. Cry once. You only live once. I would not hesitate to pull the trigger on a beautiful well designed grin inducing driving machine if it’s financially doable. Congratulations to you!

[@NickB5882]

Congratulations!

[@taguirre7052]

😮​@@justinmauger8215

[@DarkHorse72]

So many reviews of this car on yt are just blah blah snooze but not this one. Keep up this format of knowledgeable mechanic reviews.

[@ag4allgood]

Love Ahmed's reviews because of the details in the mechanical parts of the cars. Also design of the engine parts - what they get right - what they get wrong. Love the detail.

[@SIIKAP1]

@@cosmic_gate476rear AC vent complaints are so weird. 1) stop using your performance car to taxi all your friends around. And 2) the car gets warm / cool enough easily with just the front vents

[@coolcalmcoop3650]

I love my integra. Had an integra in higschool, RSX type S in college, and now this one. No regrets

[@nxsa6565]

that is awsome! having all integras is def a flex. im jelly

[@GTR24]

How old are you? And how long did you keep each Acura?

[@coolcalmcoop3650]

@@GTR24 33. I did have an ILX for a couple years.

[@GTR24]

@@coolcalmcoop3650 that's cool, I wish I kept some of my cars longer

[@coolcalmcoop3650]

@@GTR24 Same here. I do miss my RSX.

[@xelawash]

This is, hands down, the ABSOLUTE best Acura Integra Type S video review on all of KZbin!! 💪💪💪🫶 Well done Car Care Nut! 👊

[@gregj3369]

I agree, but on a separate note, any Integra review that avoids showing the rear end is going to seem better.

[@summushieremiasclarkson4700]

@@gregj3369 I happen to like the rear end, reminds me of the previous gen AMG C series. That said, Acura really didn't differentiate this enough from the Civic. Honda really needs to get their heads out their arses, and make it RWD. Unless mazda beats them to it, by putting their new inline 6 in an RWD manual mazda 6. That would be a legendary car.

[@siinxkj]

@@summushieremiasclarkson4700 mazda just isnt doing it for many people. anyway I really like the rear of the integra, idk why everyone hates on it

[@summushieremiasclarkson4700]

@@siinxkj Looks great to me. Honda is all about that FWD packaging efficiency, and it scales well. To a point. I happen to own the third generation of the TL (6 speed manual). For a luxury barge, it handles amazingly well. But you can *feel* that understeer hard, despite it's double wishbone front, multi-link rear and limited slip differential.

[@siinxkj]

@@summushieremiasclarkson4700 I havent heard anything about understeer for that tl, lots of people like it but I have no idea why. the sound system is great but there are common mechanical issues with it the v6 right? I own the 06 1st gen tsx 6mt and 5at (yes, both) which is like the little sister to the 3rd gen tl, I can say that I dont really feel much to any understeer on that beast. its really luxurious and sporty at the same time.

[@riggerspoon8582]

Love mine, absolutely has exceeded my expectations!!

[@enmirc9938]

Someone who presents a car and really knows what that car means. I like.

[@PJman2man]

Best car guy on KZbin. Get this man the subscribers he deserves. Click that button

[@donaldpiper9763]

He’s a lot better than Snotty Scotty. lol

[@Questron7]

glued to the screen as usual without - a second of driving - car engine sound from my own tiny speakers - out-loud reading of the brochure behind the wheel with selfieshots - AI generated soulless, narrated keywords. Will never buy this car, but neither will I visit exotic places from documentaires - still like to watch it. This channel deserves to become huge

[@rickjazzfusionbop]

This gentleman is the GOAT!

[@lionary]

And he has a beard too!

[@lanaofficiel4042]

I agree 💯 percent. He really is one of the good guys!!!!

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Ah man, this is going to be good! I hope he does a technical review of the Acura TLX Type-S soon.

[@vinhngo1894]

You can check out Savagegeese’s review on the TLX Type-S

[@TermlessHGW]

​​​@@vinhngo1894Throttle House as well. Also the TLX Type S is one of my favorite cars currently sold. I just wish Acura would finally do something about the interior, center dash layout which to me is just hideous looking.

[@jjacob25101]

This is a beautiful car. The ultimate I would want being older, if I was still a diehard enthusiast, that the time, money, energy, and good place to keep it. I would spend $60K if I had no complaints if I had the money to buy this with all the factory accessories I wanted, plus tint the windows and add a front strut tower brace. I don't think there would be very much else I would do other than keep it properly maintained, care for the exterior and interior and enjoy it. But in all practical purposes, I don't have time for that, or a good place to keep it. An A-Spec Technology Package, same color and interior would be more practical for me, still have the EKS stereo I would want and be almost as good for what I need at $40K with all the OEM accessories I would want. Or even a Boost Blue Pearl or Sonic Grey Pearl Civic Sport Touring Hatchback which is almost as nice as the A Spec Technology Package. Great technical review that like the others that give insight whether the vehicle in question is worth buying, or not.

[@aa6355-r4m]

I have been saying this for a while! So excited that he’s doing some Acuras. The bespoke V6 is an interesting motor and is the first and likely last updated V6 from Honda/acura. Would love to see his opinion on it and the car as a while

[@jamesjacobs592]

I love that car!!

[@timchan334]

This is one of the best looking cars in recent years

[@kvpillai]

I own one and here is what I don’t like about it 1) no memory seats 2) no passenger power seats 3) no rear ac vents or usb ports 4) very small fuel tank. If you are not driving spiritedly you will be lucky to get 250 miles on a full tank. 5) apple car play is laggy. But what makes all of the above comprisable are 1) the engine and transmission are just a blast. You just want to keep driving. This is my daily driver. 2) the car is really good looking and reasonably comfortable in comfort mode 3) the sound system is pretty good 4) it’s a Honda, so will be reliable and retain value better than the Germans. 5) pretty much shares all components with CTR, easy to get mods, if you want.

[@TheKPABA]

How would you rate the highway driving comfort, would you hate the idea of a 5 hour road trip at 70-80 MPH ?

[@kvpillai]

@@TheKPABA the suspension is quite comfortable in comfort mode, plus it comes standard with lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and collision warning. In sixth gear the RPM is 3000 at 80MPH, so you will hear the engine a bit, but it’s a good sound if you ask me. The stock 265 Michelins are definitely noisier than my all season 245 Continentals. The ELS sound system will easily drown any residual road noise. Having said all of that I would absolutely take it on a road trip of any length. To be honest, you don’t buy this car primarily for its comfort. But it is quite comfortable nonetheless.

[@robl7532]

Apple carplay is always terrible wirelessly. Use the cable, do yourself a favor.

[@Cigaweed75-z2n]

Too bad it has driver power seats 😂

[@gregorytolson1648]

Now this is the type of video I need to review prior to buying a new car!!! All in one place!!

[@jessechen627]

Love this Integra type S. The good old days and a lot more.

[@jonmcphee9662]

Thanks for the review. I had a 92 Integra that did everything. Commuter car, Camping with a canoe on the roof, I once had a full size dryer in the back. Hatch backs are the best. Put 500,000 km on it and it always ran like a fine watch. Original clutch. Great car, but as you said, the price point here is different. At the time, the Integra was "the most car with the most engine for the least money". I loved beating up on 318 BMWs.

[@Mybrokenjawtheory]

dc2 b18c?

[@ADUSN]

​@@Mybrokenjawtheoryit was a 1992 so no. Probably the 1.6

[@ashsherman]

Had type R 1996 I think. Was my favorite car I've had. Hoping a Civic s.i. can bring back some fun. Haven't had a manual for nearly 10 years, however, I'm a bit torn over whether to get it in automatic. I'll just have to drive both.

[@josephpetrus3176]

This is Awesome! I felt like I was back in school listening to my professor’s lecture and I was taking notes. All I can say, well done! Keep up the great work!

[@travisp11]

Professor AMD!

[@livinginwilderness7913]

Today, and for the first time, I witnessed AMD the kid 👦 reviewing a car, and every word reflected how most of us feel towards this Integra. Well done!

[@mikek8089]

Waaay back in '89, I purchased a new '90 Integra. I loved that car, and just a ton of fun to drive!

[@HDHQDIRECT]

I had a new black 88 Integra LS to drive when I was 16 in high school. I was the only kid with an Acura at that time. The pop up headlights. The4 valve per cylinder engines were the latest thing for power. GM had their quad 4 engines at the time. It had 118 HP from a 1.6 liter. Remember at that time a 5.0 V8 Mustang GT had 225 HP. Now, my Kia Optima SX with 2.0 Turbo 4 cylinder puts out 245 HP and 265 torque. Getting 100 HP per liter back then was considered a huge accomplishment. I like this Integra but I would only buy it if it had a nicely tuned 6 or 7 auto or DCT with paddle shifters. imo, 10 speed transmissions are really dumb. You are only traveling from 0 to 80 mph. Having 10 gears is unnecessary, and to paddle shift that many gears is ridiculous.

[@alannguyen5050]

If you drive on the track once a week, get the Type R. If you drive on the track once a month, get a Type S. Beautiful review AMD, I love how you talk about the suspension design and serviceability of the vehicle.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

If you drive on the track once a week, get a Ferrari because obviously you can afford it.

[@IKnewMickey]

And if you treat public roads like a track, foxtrot Oscar.

[@huanweili7699]

If you drive on the track once a week, built your own EK Type R, if you drive on the track once a month, get a DC integra Type R.

[@jredcali1913]

I'm on the track once a week, in my Xero running shoes, cause that's what I can afford😂

[@starwindhawkings]

I like this type of review. It stands out from the regular non mechanic reviews, from some young kids who only input about the cars engine is what they get from the spec sheet. You have quickly moved up to my go to reviewers if not the only one.

[@SoupyTurtle]

Wishing you and your family all the success! Love your videos, you really add something fresh to the car community! Thanks for the review!

[@hankhillsnrrwurethra]

My kid is turning 18 soon, he needs a car and a payment isn't fair to him. Especially these days. So he gets the old 1.8. I just bought a Type S in Tiger Eye. They told me it was the only one in gold on a lot in California. I'm sticking to that story. God help me I do love this car. Thanks for making me feel good about taking this on.

[@SkarTisu]

What’s old is new again! Seeing the vent controls reminds me of the “remote” door mirror controls on GM products from 40 years ago. It’s an excellent way to control the vents, and it makes me smile.

[@nicoleyoakum5362]

Can you please review the Acura MDX 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 you do the best video reviews, so many details and in layman’s terms! Thank you!

[@grimskull416]

As someone that owns a 2002 Acura RSX, seeing this integra was nostalgic. The trunk latch + liftback, the three knobs for the console... they definitely made this a beautiful and powerful car. I hope I can own one of these in the future.

[@angelicemperor2686]

I'm with you there. I still have my 03 RSX. Getting ready to get sell it though 😢 (don't want to) I would love to get the new teggy is just too much for what it is. The 1.5t is not worth 42k. So I'm struggling to find a car worth giving up RSX for. Extremely hard to do.

[@grimskull416]

@@angelicemperor2686 agreed. I'm trying to sell mine too. The car has become unsafe and I don't think are worth the repairs. I ended up getting a more modern but used luxury car to splurge on myself a bit. But I do miss how nimble the rsx felt. If only I knew how to repair things better

[@angelicemperor2686]

@grimskull416 my car is still safe. I've had it for 11 years(my first car) so I have done plenty of repairs(my self and at a shop) I just recently had the eninge rebuilt, but now I am have a complication due to that. Otherwise the car itself is fantastic. Also since I am a single father of 2, I need a bit more room. I wish I made a bit more money, then I would keep it and just get a 2nd car. But that is the complication of being a single parent. So I'm looking into getting either the Integra Aspec 6spd or the Civic SI. Just not looking forward to payments again. Lol

[@williamconrad1087]

I think you should buy one of these. I knew they were cool but after watching you showing one off I want one. I only drive manual so this is for me.

[@jeffip2008]

Amazing review, you get into things that other KZbin reviews don’t

[@zensokuracer]

You might be the most articulate mechanic I've ever heard speak.

[@viyau10]

What a great review! Shows how well the car is built vs just 0-60.

[@Raven1180]

What a review. Wow! Where were you when I was in class? You have a gift Sir. Amazing review.

[@GF-mf7ml]

This car not only make the driver smile and also the mechanic.

[@vishalakula8451]

BMW, Alfas, etc make the mechanic smile lol

[@basskot2638]

I own it and it’s darn awesome

[@danielilano6394]

I had the FK8, FL5 and now the DE5. It handles so much better on the roads. The trim is more premium and the exhaust tune is sweet. It still kicks ass like the FL5.

[@BigBear--]

If you care about a softer ride, you can just throw the suspension module from the Type-S on the Type-R. Same thing with the exhaust, you can delete one resonator, and it's basically the same exhaust. Same thing for tune, you can retune the Type-R with the Type-S tune (or better). Even if they were the same price I'd still take the FL5 Type-R...cause it's much easier to turn aspects of the Type-R into a Type-S, but with the added benefits of it still being a Type-R (made in Japan, better seats, more exclusive, more special, Log-R software, better adjustability, shift lights, etc.).

[@danielilano6394]

That’s very true and one reason I want to go back to a FL5 is the exclusivity and it being built in Japan.

[@Slow4x454]

Best Car Reviewer on KZbin.

[@dustindenemark3326]

I own a 2019 Civic Type R and I love it some day I will own one of these as well

[@jc3maxima]

This was a great and educational video. Thank you so much! Can't wait to get mine soon. Very exciting.

[@NBPT428]

I drove one and loved it. It flies and it hunkers down in corners. Unfortunately my gear shifting days are over and I live in an area where there is often stop and go traffic. I wish their was an option for a DCT Automatic. Great Review.

[@mjrodino3897]

Best ever review on Type S let alone probably any vehicle!!

[@shahrukhbakar3248]

Amazing technical review. Your channel provides technical insights that no other channel brings, not even Savagegeese. The fact that the dual axis front suspension has bolted ball joints is especially important from a future maintenance perspective. Fun fact: the engine is the K20C8 in the ITS purely to distinguish it from the K20C1 in the CTR. 1) What winter tyres can one fit on this car? On the same wheels or are there steel wheels available? 2) Can a space saver spare tire be carried in the wheel well? 3) The placement of the turbo and exhaust waste gate look very serviceable which is important to me 4) Has the K20C1/8 had any significant reliability issues? Timing chain guide issues?

[@imthepresident]

Disagreed, Raiti's Rides is waaaaay more technical.

[@shahrukhbakar3248]

@@imthepresident”…to the door panels!”

[@ShlongDong-v4y]

It's just a fancy civic si 😂

[@MikeJones-on9vm]

@@ShlongDong-v4yYou big mad.

[@MGhockeyman16]

Picked up a used(5,000 miles) ‘24 Integra A Spec the other day at $28K. Absolutely love this car

[@calkelpdiver]

I had an 88 5-dr hatchback with a 1.6l DOHC 4cyl with 5-speed manual. Fun car to drive. It was quick off the line and could handle like it was on rails. Hugged the road on the freeway. I miss that little Saki Rocket.

[@GeekCatholic]

Thank you for giving a blessing at the end! YOU are a blessing! And your reviews are excellent. I used your videos before deciding on a Mazda 3 2019, non-turbo model! Keep it simple.

[@jdub976]

Nice I wanted to see a review on this and a review by AMD is even better. Thank you.

[@mentorofarisia371]

Excellent review! Both pros and cons. Very knowledgeable.

[@whowantstoknow771]

I wish that Honda would bring back the legend, I liked that car, it was a favorite to me, I would love to own one,if they brought it back.😀👍

[@RobertoMezquiaJr]

The RLX (Legend) was a great car but undervalued and dated on the market. I wish they updated it instead of killing it off.

[@senglee2330]

I'm a Honda and Toyota fan-owned a 98 Integra GSR, bought new around 21K. True Vtec, is a very fun and nimble car with, a very simple interior, etc. I can see why these are priced so high with so many new techs.

[@davidglad]

Thanks for another unexpected review. Personally I would have considered the A-spec if I bothered with the Integra, but all reviews on it are appreciated. Despite how the type S makes you reach deeper into your piggy bank.

[@ag4allgood]

I owned a 1997 Acura Integra GSR for 17+ years. Absolutely loved that car & the double wishbone suspension put it in another class of sports cars. Even with the front wheel drive Acura found a way to make the handling outstanding. TCCN is right on as the price was right around $20,000 which was not expensive. This Integra Type S at $52000 to $55,000 is laughable. I get TCCN's point about how well everything is engineered on this car. However the old Integra was well engineered with a Naturally Aspirated 4 cylinder high reving ( 8000 rpm Red Line ) / light weight / with the quality priced for anybody. It was easy to maintain & the performance didn't disappoint. Who is willing to pay $57,000 that car out the door ?

[@bigjay1970]

So true!

[@basedkat09]

​@@ag4allgoodNow account for 30 years of stagflation on that $20k.

[@brhardi48326]

Average car price in 1997 was $19000. GS-R was a slightly above average priced car. 2023 average car price 48500. 52595 is a slightly above average car price today. I had a 2000 GS-R that I loved and sold it in 2009 when I had my first kid. Been driving a boring 4 cyl auto camry for 14 years and now that I'm hitting midlife crisis time I'm buying a type S. Price sucks but if you do any car shopping today you'll realize it's industry wide and not specific to this car.

[@davidglad]

@@brhardi48326 My 06 Camry is also 4 cylinder. I like that it gets just over 35.00 mpg, best I've calculated between fills was 35.81 mpg (dashboard of course does not estimate mpg), think for 451 miles. Pretty sure I'll keep it in the family (dad>me>brother>me>??) so long as it works in transporting. Maybe some irony that the rear speakers (even look nasty) are horrendous on audiobook playback, while music doesn't seem that annoying.. These days I'd shrug part of the "charm" in having something I don't need to worry about, but I'd probably grab another vehicle whenever there are screaming deals again. Happy to stand aside for more eager buyers in the meantime, so long as I can.

[@emilioheredia1]

Great car review.! Love the detail in showing the details in the engine bay and suspension, very necessary for the people like me that like fixing your own car.

[@CollegeRecruitsNW]

I owned 2018 Civic SI and loved it, I can only imagine driving this Integra Type S. I shall keep my eye out for a used one as the years roll by. Thanks as always Ahmed.

[@huojin01]

I’m glad to hear a mechanic’s perspective on a car. Most reviewers aren’t thorough at all in their review and don’t conduct a thorough walk through and explain why it’s designed the way it’s designed. If only you could get an engineer’s perspective perhaps they can further explain its design.

[@hardykornfeld1733]

They could have used one of those blanked out switches for the rev matching. I haven’t used one in a car yet and I am proficient at double-clutching, but I appreciated rev matching when tracking motorcycles. One less distraction to deal with.

[@ed0985587]

As always, love to hear your input! To think I bought a 1995 Integra for $5000 in 2003.. I beat the hell out of that car and drove it HARD everywhere I went. That thing was bulletproof. Hope the same ingenuity goes into these. Sadly, I won’t be taking out a mortgage to buy one. Maybe as time goes on these outrageous prices will drop a bit. But that also requires people to stop paying the high prices.

[@rereichel]

I had one of these on order. For this much money, something didn't feel right so I cancelled. I have always loved Honda products though. But a few weeks ago I bought a new Subaru WRX. It's 95% of the type-S performance, adds all wheel drive, and I've got $20k in my pocket. Great review, thank you.

[@ricktrue8441]

Considering markups, you may have more than 20k in your pocket

[@Marbind]

This car post better metrics than the WRX. Better 0-60 despite being FWD, quarter mile, braking, road holding, agility, etc. You need to forfeit the warranty and mod it to get closer. This is a fact.

[@ricktrue8441]

Lets hope so for 20k more than a WRX.Most people would need to get a loan buying an over 50k car.Just can't wrap my head around the fact that your paying interest on an item that depreciates. Poor money sense, but if you can get something that comes close and save 20k.Im 70 and have been retired since I was 50, so what the hell do I know..

[@Marbind]

Simple you have two choices. Enjoy life or limit yourself. I pick the first one because I can pay for it. Maybe I will get to 70 someday and don't want to look back into all the things I missed out.@@ricktrue8441

[@stevegolacks8731]

@@ricktrue8441 , Cars are so much fun, but the absolute worst money mistake plaguing Americans today. I feel ya, done at 42 here, and its because i didnt drop 60k on cars until WAYYYYY later in life.

[@ChrisIam-007]

I found a new ITS coming in from the factory and purchased it yesterday! MSRP + TT&L. I’m so excited for it to arrive!

[@ayzoterik]

Same here. I've been called past Friday to see my new liquid carbon ITS 2024 at the dealer. MSRP too. It was supposed to be delivered end of summer, now I'm waiting for the accessories to be installed and all the goodies I decided to put on. I expect them to call me maybe next week to come pick it up, I AM HYPED. 😆

[@hashem7183]

Amazing video!! Amazing car as well. Would love to see a different video about the new Honda Civic type R as I am considering on getting one.😃

[@FAM.DE5]

Watching videos about the DE5 only makes me fall in love more with the car. I got the car without learning how to drive stick and this car is definitely a breeze to learn on. Great video and enjoyed watching! 💛

[@TylerRivera635]

GM typically puts their high pressure fuel pump on the sides as well although the vacuum pump takes its place. Just a note.

[@jackvaughan7540]

"KINDA" Four Door Sleeper!!?? I'll take it, and watch others jaw drop while I'm all smiles!!!! Great Review !!!!

[@prm5798]

Great review AMD, I own one of these. I’m a mechanic also , and agree with You.

[@bwest-yq3uc]

Right On!

[@MegaRetr]

Wishing you and your family all the success

[@dquarks]

Make a 2dr hatch , i would buy it again. Had my modified GSR for years. Great handling with adequate power.

[@carloscastillo6465]

I own a 2022 VW Taos and I will love to see a video so in depth! Congratulations, your videos are great 👍

[@skykingusa]

Thank you for the videos. I'd love it if you could review a BMW i4. I'm planning to go electric and am looking at some all-electric cars that look more like traditional cars on the outside and the inside - not like a Tesla. Thanks!

[@Cigaweed75-z2n]

Tune makes it a MONSTER. I need one now.

[@gianniclaud]

I'm so glad Acura revived this nameplate. For all intents and purposes, it exceeds expectations!

[@ralphw1804]

This is an absolutely beautiful vehicle... and so well made! In my youth I owned and drove a manual Honda Accord EX-R (super fun and super reliable) and I'm afraid if I test test drive the new Integra Type S at my local dealer, I'll walk out of the dealership $60k poorer.

[@dozer757coastalva2]

I like the way these look. I think the 2001 prelude I used to have was this color. (Electon blue purple) I think the name is. Thanks for the review. It is a gorgeous car.

[@Stuckinthepast_]

Electric blue pearl

[@dozer757coastalva2]

Thank you! I was kinda close

[@MEQUPWER]

Electron blue pearl@@Stuckinthepast_

[@jasoncochran853]

Great review. I usually get bored after 5 minutes, but somehow, you kept me watching the whole thing. Good job!

[@johnmoloney5296]

The integra used to be badged as honda here in Ireland

[@RavenBog]

I’ve seen a lot of discussion (read complaining) over the price of the Type S. I think whether it’s a good value or not is debatable and depends on what you value. But…when I see comparisons to what you could get for the money back in the day, I have to call BS. In all these comparisons, people seem to be directly comparing “Back-In-The-Day” dollars with Now-Year-Dollars, neglecting the role of CPI. For instance: a 1997 Integra Type R had a starting list price of 23,100. According to the BLS CPI calculator, $23,100 in 1997 dollars is now equivalent to approximately $45,000. That’s not less than half the price of the Integra Tye S - not even remotely close. And, that doesn’t include the fact that the Type S benefits from 25+ years of engineering advancements over the original Type R, to include things like adaptive damping, safety features, tech integration (you might have gotten a CD player?), 123 additional HP. Oh, and to even get A/C in the 1997 Type R, you had to fork over an additional $800 (in 1997 $) for a dealer installed option! So, to claim that cars like this were cheap back then is not understanding how the value of money changes over time, and is not productive in thinking about what we’re actually getting for the money now.

[@dalec2407]

The thing about the rev matching is the owner will usually either have it on or off , so once you set it that's it. In my opinion... great video as always...

[@claritaturbo]

SH-AWD should become Acura’s performance lines “thing”. It’s one of the FEW awd systems that is actually torque vectoring.. If Acura did their integra in AWD it would be lethal

[@bb5242]

do awd and fix the engine issues

[@eleisonv3510]

Owned an Integra type S for three months. You’ll have to drive it to see how astonishing it is in handling to see why it doesn’t need AWD SH. Tremendous weight savings

[@iJava91]

@@eleisonv3510 I live in a place where it snows 8 out of 12 months in a year. AWD is pretty much a must and if this car had an option to equip AWD and keep the manual, I would pre order 2.

[@Marbind]

It will become lethally heavy. Just look at the TLX-S. As heavy as a SUV

[@anotherdedchannel]

​@@iJava91good all season snow rated tires won't do it for you in fwd? I get it, if it's 6in plus often it probably won't, if it's 2-3in often it might but I'd rather have awd in that situation too if I knew that's how it was.

[@MG7316]

Bring back the Acura Legend!

[@al_f.miami.semperefideles2879]

I wonder if you could comment on the Type S turbo 6 cyl. I’m switching from German cars to Japanese … for reliability and headache less life. My first experience with Honda was back in the 1980s when my VW Scirocco was in the shop and a relative le t me his manual 1983 Honda accord … I was so shocked how smooth the gearshift was and how peeps that car was ..and it was already 6-8 yrs old .. since then Honda has had a special place in my heart .. i was also lent a Honda CRX 2 seater. my next experience that opened my eyes was how reliable my mothers Toyota 4Runner has been and its 2001 model with 90000 miles..

[@Matt-if6gs]

Super helpful review. I appreciate someone who knows and shares technical info, I learned a lot about the mechanicals of the car. Price is a bummer but cars like this are hard to find nowadays. I'm on a waiting list, I look forward to getting mine. God bless you and thanks!

[@seangilboy6053]

What other car provides this level of performance and reliability for the $50k price tag? Would love to see a review on the TLX Type S.

[@ILoveTinfoilHats]

Only the manual can be considered "reliable" because that CVT is... Typical of CVTs

[@nicholasduran2892]

Honest review!! You hit the nail on the head with every single point.

[@kclefthanded427]

Metal shifters can get toasty during hot summer months, so use caution

[@Interceptor810]

Honda always got their manual transmission right. Whether it was on a base model Civic or a Type R, it was always smooth and the shift feel was amazing

[@prateekinator4679]

Hey AMD! Do you plan on making a video about the new Lexus TX any time soon (possibly even the 500h F Sport)? Really wanted to know what you think about the engineering choices of it as it’s an SUV that I really like at the moment. Just wanted to hear your opinion as I trust what you say about the quality and overall design choices under the hood and car and wanted to see how much it differs from its sister, the Grand Highlander (great video btw!) I love your videos, keep up the great work my friend! ❤

[@Hi-hb3mr]

With the parking hold being electronic, is it something to be concerned about?

[@GerardoHernandezF87M2]

I wish they would have done a 2 door, it does look good though

[@brendancarnes65]

Killer comprehensive review man, thank you!

[@Marbind]

Enjoyed the review. The agility of this FWD vehicle is out of this world. Learned many things that I was unaware of this platform. Triple ball join, 1/2in spark plugs, etc

[@AceDriver2012]

I’m noticing a bunch of praise for FWD sports sedans/coupes lately from the integra, civic SI, civic type R, and Elantra N. I’ve driven several FWD (Toyota Celica-GT, Golf GTI Mk V Mk6). When I switched to BRZ my first RWD I loved it more it taught me limits and gave more input feel. Then I jumped to AWD and I don’t think I will go back. I’m just trying to understand if FWD suddenly got better or has changed?

[@RobertoMezquiaJr]

​@@AceDriver2012it didn't suddenly get better. Honda does some magical work with fwd handling that I haven't seen other brands do as well. You should definitely give one of the newer FWD Hondas/Acuras a try. Specifically the 2017+ Type R or the 2024 Type S. The Si is decent but nothing like the Type R with handling.

[@lorda9678]

I would love to see a review of the Acura TLX Type-S with the bespoke v6 turbo engine.

[@AndreiGrozea]

Glad to see Honda still making good cars. Unfortunately they lose to manufacturers that are nowhere near their level of quality because they lack the matketing. I don't know how it is in the US, but in Europe it's super uncommon to see new Hondas around ☹️

[@jgreen6139]

They are everywhere in the US, especially MDX

[@AndreiGrozea]

@@jgreen6139 they only sell some models of the Civic and Jazz/Fit here in EU. I live in Denmark and the newest Accord I can find is the 2010. The good part is that they hold value very well but they may have corossion issues sometimes.

[@jgreen6139]

@@AndreiGrozea interesting, Hondas do last a long time. I have a Toyota 4Runner but can appreciate any car built well. What are the major brands where you are, German?

[@AndreiGrozea]

@@jgreen6139 yes, you see a lot of newer (max 5-10 years old) VW/Audi/Mercedes/BMW here. Toyotas and Suzuki are popular out of the Japanese ones, (sidenote to that, I think I saw a total of 3 Lexus models on the road this whole year) but after the Germans I'd say Kia / Hyundai are the most popular. There used to be an abundance of Peugeots and Renaults but not so much anymore, I literally see more Teslas than the French brands these days. It's kinda the same in Romania, my home country, which is way lower income than Denmark, but during my holidays there I did see a lot of Hondas and Toyotas, which was quite the change, because the VW Golf/Passat and a Romanian Renault subsidiary, Dacia was pretty much the only thing you'd see on the road, along with old decrepid BMW and Opels. The main difference is Western EU countries usually hold on to a car as long as the warranty last, and then they get rid of it, no matter how good that car may be. In Eastern Europe and the Balkans you still have a lot of old cars running around just fine because people actually fix them, but skilled mechanics are starting to be hard to come by unfortunately. My income in Denmark is average, and I had Danish coworkers ask me why do I hold on to a 86k miles 2012 Civic, with "that income". It's pretty odd.

[@HDHQDIRECT]

I don't think it's marketing, it's distribution.

[@edp128128]

"There's just one small thing .... " ..... I love it :)

[@lightofthenight08]

Awesome video, super informative however, I feel like one of the most important things was left out…the paint quality. I bought a 2022 Civic SI and 1500 miles later, the paint started chipping. I only drove it in the highway the day I purchased. I was super disappointed and sold the car. Will the integra face the same issue?

[@docshaolin2723]

Was it black?

[@keith692]

Damn your car reviews are out of this world. God bless you! And I love this car!!

[@2trdmustanggtfordf1hdsgsfa80]

TRD Camry owner here, I’ve had opportunity to see one of these Hondas up close and personal 🤔. Not a fan of the4 banger and turbo concept, but this Honda is a very NICE automobile.

[@eleisonv3510]

It’s an Acura actually. Though the base engine is the same as the Type R, the Integra is designed and produced only in the USA 100%. Cannot get it internationally aside from Canada and Mexico

[@483SGT]

It's almost the same car lol

[@HDHQDIRECT]

Not a fan of 4 cylinders? I could of said this 10 to 15 years ago, but not today and it's because of the Turbo. A Turbo is not a concept.

[@NickB5882]

It’s not a small cute transmission” 😂. A mechanic’s point of view is priceless when it comes to how manufacturers design their vehicles and how future owners know what to expect. Especially drivers like me who couldn’t even do a simple oil change 😂.

[@2nlove408]

I bought one and paid too much. Your review verifies in many ways what a great vehicle the Type S is. I bought it as a drivers car and I enjoy it more than the Porsche I sold. There is so much good in the Type S; the steering, handling, shifting, the quality of engineering and design. I appreciate your comprehensive reviews.

[@AngelValdovinos]

No reliability

[@commonduck10]

10k over?

[@jh9363]

i was out the door at 54K....I'll do it again tomorrow

[@gilgarcia3657]

Yeah, I was 23 years old about 20 years ago when I bought the first Acura RSX Type-S directly from Honda dealer in Torrance, CA

[@cupra79]

Loved this review!!! A true smile making machine.

[@user-hz5kb6bx4d]

After watching a bunch of these I have a whole new appreciation for Honda/Acura. Everything is clean, organized and well built. Far cry from many of the other manufacturers which look great on the interior but in the engine bay and under the car the lack of attention to detail and build quality is very poor comparatively.

[@RichAbe23]

Man this was good!!

[@RaulSanchez-mp4om]

Amazing review, so detailed and interesting 👌🏻

[@MrDaveaccord]

I have an A Spec trim with the CVT. Great car to drive with excellent handling and driving dynamics. I'm sure the Type S is spectacular but $52K is a steep price in my opinion.

[@ItsAlive111]

There’s no $52k type S in the market. Dealers mark this up to $60k

[@Precyze]

I have an A Spech Tech with CVT and I love mine as well!

[@Marbind]

There are lots of them. Pretty common to see a post in social media saying (got an ITS at MSRP).@@ItsAlive111

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I just got an email from the local dealer that a Type R was marked down to $51K.....from $65K. I'm skeptical an Acura is going for $52K in the real world.

[@RobertoMezquiaJr]

​@@ItsAlive111I bought mine at MSRP and I sold one at MSRP. They're out there but on average, expect about a $5k markup