Why the Acura Integra Type R is Getting SO Expensive - One Take

[@TheSmokingTire]

Share this video with someone who only drives ONE type of car!

[@barry216]

Well I know it's been two years since this video was made. but I just wanted to say very nice video. I'm glad that you changed your mind about front wheel drive cars.. I love my Honda dc2 type RX I would never sell it. I've had plenty of people throw me offers for her. buts she is mine not for sale😂. Feel bad for the people that got rid of there's. They'll never know what they had.... I've always been an admirer of the Honda Integra Type R since 1995.

[@m1l3s27]

Zack, this is one of your best one takes. When you first started, I honestly didn't like your solo reviews. The amount you've improved and just plain gotten more comfortable is great. Fantastic and informative.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Thanks for sticking around and coming around. I appreciate that!

[@daviddoub8251]

Agreed. Well done. Excellent review.. and the subtle/intelligent jokes were great too.

[@lukesmith1463]

I was about to post the same thing. 100% agree, Zack's best review yet!

[@Trendyflute]

I definitely never thought he was bad but he's been getting better and better as he gets more comfortable! I was very impressed at his smooth speech and ability to recall of tons of information while driving in this video, super professional and well done. And I agree on his closing brand loyalty discussion too!

[@garrettclyde4787]

Came here to say the same thing. Excellent episode. Well done.

[@mikea5205]

I waas 18 years old when the 1997 Championship White ITR came to the US. I came home with a brochure from the dealer and I asked my dad to co-sign for me with my $5/hour job. He told me F*** no and not to worry because cars will always get better and better. I'm still waiting for a better car dad you SOB!

[@lukeskywalker1840]

And if that thing was in mint condition you could sell it for $40,000 plus today. Your dad missed out.

[@mikehertz6507]

@@lukeskywalker1840 most likely that 18yr old wouldn't have kept it in mint condition. My 18 yr old self never would have

[@mikea5205]

@@mikehertz6507 - oh for sure it would not have stayed mint, it would have been my daily in Northern Ohio and no garage. But it would have definitely stayed stock though. At 18 I was a complete dingus I didn't deserve that car lol.

[@duboseq1]

Lol!!!

[@duboseq1]

Well, the Civic Type R is the closest thing now that you are grown

[@spencersgarage]

My 1994 Integra GSR is the funnest car I’ve ever owned. I’ve owned numerous cars... 2013 Corvette, 2009 Bullitt Mustang, Camaro, Civic, Probe, Ram 2500 Cummins, etc etc etc. This Acura although not a Type R, is a pure fun driving machine. I have owned my Integra GSR for five years and I will never sell this car! I enjoyed driving my Integra so much, I sold my 2013 Corvette because the Integra made my Corvette seem boring. People just don’t get that you don’t need HP and speed to have fun!

[@KarmaticEvolution]

My neighbor purchased a mint dark green GSR last year, I ogle over it every time I see it.

[@freedbeefpontoons]

People who were around in the 90's know. Sometimes the fastest and best cars aren't the most fun. The Integra and the fun civics of this era just had a certain element of joy to them that are almost impossible to beat. It sounds stupid to say, but the first generation Neon also had that joyful driving experience to it (despite kinda.... maybe... definitely, being a giant POS in virtually every other way.)

[@nobiggeridiot]

I've had a variety of vehicles over the years, but my Si EG coupe was still the most fun I've had. Unfortunately it seems a lot of folks aren't petrolheads for the fun of it.

[@Eggsplanepls]

my best friend in highschool had a black 97”gsr it was so dope lol its cool that theyre still well, COOL

[@lujr2225]

Same here i love my 03 artic blue acura rsx type s. Vtec is pure bliss and joy.

[@earl1394]

Almost 200 hp out of 1.8 liters...in the 90s...I mean the brilliance is undeniable

[@jmark7390]

Dog

[@_TheElMan]

Civic Type R was 185bhp from a 1.6 too!

[@Daveyboy_RS3]

But that's really not the point. A lot of other 1.8 - 2.0 cars had the same or more power in '99-2000-2001. It's not about the power with this car, like he said, they completely revised everything within the chassis and suspension. It's also about when it makes the power, just like my 2001 AP1 S2000 did with 240hp. The only way to drive it staying way at the top of the RPM range and driving it like a race car. And it rewarded you better than any other fwd sport compact car I can think of.

[@Daveyboy_RS3]

@@_TheElMan yeah but sadly we never got the Civic type R in NA. For us the Integra type R was only true stripped out special edition race car for the road during that time. Not sure if you're from the UK or other part of the world that got these vehicles but over the last two decades, we've been quite envious of all the super limited, ultra stripped down pure little racers that never came here. We missed the original and earliest evos and Imprezas like the 22b and the tommy makkinen EVO VI, the escorts cosworth, and the MK 1 and MK 2 focus RS. the Peugot gtis, astras, cupras, meganes, etc are also vehicles we've never received. Many manufacturers had an elite ultra high performance version of there already more mass produce high performance hot hatch or sport compact, like ones that I mentioned, but we never got them. Same deal today with the Gr Yaris, I30 n, and the new model fiesta ST etc. Oh well I'm just venting LOL. Maybe you're from North America also who knows.

[@ripperhigh8001]

except he drives it at 4k RPM majority of the video....

[@drivendreamgarage523]

Lands a Revolutionary War joke the way only Zack can. I would’ve gone French and Indian War, but that’s why he’s the man. Great review!

[@captainkirks7600]

Gold 😂

[@kurlyfry7916]

Dude you had me dying in the first 2 seconds. Love it. “Hello everyone and welcome” 🤣

[@TrevorSuarez]

ha, I was like "Engineering Explained?"

[@vincejordan2715]

I just came from an engineering explain video right before this too 😂

[@smeegain3657]

How did Honda make all the VTECs in this motor?

[@ArthurSperotto]

This was a FANTASTIC video to watch. My garage has a '71 Dart Swinger and an '01 S2000. I wish more people had an open mind.

[@jamesborek8125]

That is an amazing garage! And, Yes! I wish more "car guys(people)" were more CAR guys and just enjoyed cars, regardless if it's their "thing"

[@cltnthecultist]

This is my favorite one take in quite some time. As much as I love Matt and the Two-takes, watching Zack stretch his legs in a legendary car is phenomenal. Keep up the great work, guys!

[@harryl8234]

Your dad was lying to you. It was the $5/hr job you had at McDonald's.

[@cltnthecultist]

@@harryl8234 am I missing something here?

[@philincaundo]

"If britain had the level of reinforcement.." Zack I'm gonna kiss you on the mouth as soon as covid is over

[@TheSmokingTire]

I do not consent to this.

[@integrafreak1]

Cops have been called

[@gw4886]

Zack the "Me Too" movement will protect your behind.

[@RachelDrivesCleanCars]

from 9:45 onward is pure car enthusiast. Good talk... do more of it. Car people talking about cars and their journey is something we need more of in this world.

[@Reptile00Seven]

Really enjoyed listening to Zack explain things.

[@TheSmokingTire]

What do you think of the Integra Type R?

[@notarealroadtest9501]

One of the best cars I've ever driven..on Forza Horizon 4 of course!

[@MyGoToUserName]

I had a 96 GSR and loved that thing to death. I'd love to get the chance to drive a type R at some point in my life. I drive a Toyota 86 now. Lower power light cars are the jam.

[@zykotec]

My younger brother used to own one. It was pretty good tbh. Edt: To elaborate, thanks to the vtec you don't have to rev the beans out of it , but you can, and you want to. Below vtec it drives like a fwd E30 320i, above Vtec it's a fwd E30 M3 evo. Except you have a panoramic forward view, and no sound deadening compared to the german. It' a car that is fun even at legal speeds, and still very easy to drive at non-legal speeds. It's as good as FWD cars will ever get. Edit2: Honestly, the E30 BMW's are closer to Volvo 240's than they are to Integra Type R's

[@tommynobaka]

Legendary. Chassis and drivetrain is literally a racecar for the road. Technological marvel of engineering and is special all the way around.

[@robertjohnson884]

Better in Championship White!!

[@Steebles1908]

My first car was an '86 RS 5-Door. Learned stick on it. Fell in love with cars because of it.

[@touringteg]

Great review! USDM/CDM got the B18C5. The chassis is fantastic. Fun fact: Honda lost money on every Integra Type R they sold.

[@andydhillon1977]

Do you mean the production costs vs the MSRP? The '97-'98 ITRs didn't sell well at all. Most people didn't know what they were. They preferred the GS-R for the comfort features. Even insurance companies didnt know what they were. Rates were cheaper because they classified them as the RS model. '00-'01 was a different story. The Internet helped people realize what they were. Dealerships were able to mark them up. '01's sold very fast for a mark-up.

[@touringteg]

@@andydhillon1977 Exactly. It was like that in Canada as well. Some dealers actually hid them for a little while as they sat for quite a while. Imagine choosing a GSR or Prelude instead but people wanted sunroof, AC and leather back then.

[@JamesMotorsport]

Damn the bit on brand loyalty was great so true

[@swiper1818]

Totally agree with you - excellent advice

[@tommynobaka]

This ITR, and the DC5 ITR and the FD2 TR are my favorite type r's of all time. Fantastic chassis, drivetrain engineering masterpieces that will never be made again

[@danielnelson4881]

Hey we're like the same person! Those are my favorites too! I have an 02 DC5 but it's a Type S I'm a flippin weirdo and really like the FN2 as well lol. Yep, ya found one! I do exist! Edit: My dream has always been to have a supercharged, yellow as sh*t (like this one) Integra type R... This was wayyyyy before the price of these things went bonkers. I guess I'll have to settle for supercharged RSX. Hopefully by the time I get things in order I can find a supercharger that isn't centrifugal still...

[@touringteg]

Fd2r is awesome

[@tommynobaka]

@@danielnelson4881 Those are my favorite hondas of all time along with the 2000 Preludes. Type S DC5 is still a great car! I currently don't own any Honda's but I grew up with them. I remember being 4 and telling my uncle i wanted 3 engines on an EK lmao. My brother has a 2001 4 door integra GSR with jdm front end. I used to have a 1JZ Cressida, and now own an E36 328i and an E60 525i, and while those are fun, the driving experience of VTEC Honda's can't be replicated. Not even in other variable lift cars like the Altezza, Celica GTS, G20/Sentra R etc.

[@TheForresterOD]

I miss my JDM DC5 Type iS everyday.

[@tigoid]

@@danielnelson4881 nothing wrong with liking the fn2. It's just less hardcore than the ep3 because they made it a more liveable and daily-able car

[@djsjjd15]

I've been subscribed to TST for many years -- before Zach had much/any camera time and I have to say this is one of my favorite episodes ever. I've come to like Zach's personality and honest way of sharing his driving experience and learning curve behind the wheel - he's not afraid to admit he wasn't born an expert and had to work hard to get where he is. This episode should be required viewing for every enthusiast who is driving their first enthusiast car or looking to buy their first. Great work, Zach! Keep them coming....

[@kylehyatt1214]

This video needs more views. I drove this ITR last year for a story and it's one of the best cars I've ever driven. Its absolutely more than the sum of its parts and I've been finding for an Integra ever since.

[@caeaves]

The risk of theft is what makes these scary to own. My coworker had his stolen three times in just a few years. The last time they came to Costco with a flatbed and towed it away. LoJack got his car back each time with ignition damage and a missing ECU.

[@Casey_J96]

Sweet! I’ve always thought integras were neat cars but this is special. Also just wanna say it’s been awesome watching Zack grow as a presenter over the years. Great stuff!

[@chamade166]

There still ain’t replacement for American displacement. A GT of that era will smoke the Type R any day for leas money.

[@rileyschultz5608]

@@chamade166 Barely though. Both cars will be running in the 14s quarter mile, with the GT ahead a bit. Add in some turns and that lead will flip pretty quickly.

[@EchoEvolito]

@@chamade166 You clearly skipped over the last 4 minutes of the video...

[@xXYannuschXx]

@@chamade166 And wont even come close to the handling of a 90s golf.

[@williamk1800]

Good speech about brand snobbery and giving other brands a chance. The Veloster N has intrigued me even though I've traditionally "hated" Hyundais and Kias.

[@RuggedCoyote69]

N is really good

[@TheRyansLion]

I’ve yet to hear a N owner who isn’t satisfied with theirs

[@aidonis98]

90's Integra's, early 2000's S2000, and MK1's have gone through the roof in the last few years. They pop up on Cars & Bids every so often, and the final sell price has been jaw dropping every time.

[@kevinruger8819]

Mk1’s? Are you referring to the mk1 VW GTi?

[@victoryveshinojosa]

I can't even imagine how great the Type R is. I had a 94' GSR and that car already was pretty impressive.

[@pdegnan4852]

You got to ring out a manufacturer preserved/maintained example one of the greatest cars of my youth in a Southern California canyon with their blessing. And to top it all off you know how lucky you are to be able to do it. Can't ask for much more than that. Nicely done, Zack.

[@sm40oztofreedom]

Loved this one take Zack. One of my favorites. Like you. In the 90s/2000s I was the guy that made fun of these cars. I had an 89 mustang 5.0 lx. My friends had civics, gtis, jettas, integras, etc. Now I'm old and love all cars, but wish I took advantage of all the different cars back then instead of sticking to mine. Great job!

[@bcrandeis]

Zack, it's been awesome watching you improve on camera with every video. Great job on this solo one! -- Also loved the Engineering Explained impression at the beginning lol

[@RoadToTheF1]

I had the pleasure of driving an Integra Type R last year, and I absolutely fell in love with it. It completely took me by surprise! I had driven an NSX about a month earlier and figured I wouldn’t top that for a while, but I was mistaken. I can’t really believe I’m even saying I preferred the Type R to the NSX. It seems sacrilegious.

[@dennischen8887]

I prefer the S2000 over any other Honda ever made. You're not alone.

[@giantrobot9000]

Great call on the Fiesta ST handling comparison at 6:55....another future classic FWD car

[@touringteg]

Agreed. Now I am off to look for one!

[@earthsmortician5869]

@@touringteg I have a Fiesta ST. Definitely at minimum give one a test drive if you can.

[@touringteg]

@@earthsmortician5869 I got a ride in a friends at autox one time and it was great! Will try to drive one.

[@sanzserif]

Sold my ST for a 996. Miss that car every day.

[@markhormann]

I had the pleasure of owning a 1999 ITR DC2 here in Melbourne (Australia).... in which I clocked up 165,000 kms (from new) & enjoyed 13 track days during my 5.5 years of driving nirvana. I was utterly addicted to the VTEC scream of the B18C engine, the wonderfully slick gearbox, dynamic handling & complete package of Honda engineering. Even 17 years on & after driving many higher spec cars, the memories of the DC2 remain as some of my best driving experiences ==> If I had the means, I would buy another one anytime!

[@markweisgram155]

Best review i have seen on one of these yet, great work. Looks like a lot of fun to drive! 👍

[@lukeskywalker1840]

I bought one of these brand new in 1998. Because of life's difficulties, I had to sell it. I now have a 1999 EM1 body SI Civic. If I could ever acquire one of these again, I would do it in a heartbeat. Many are somewhat affordable but they're pretty beat to hell. I would truly rather have this than just about any other car on the road. And I mean any car.

[@jamesborek8125]

Hey, for what's it worth I'm genuinely jealous of you having an EM1.. that was my Honda dream car back in highschool.. I don't fit worth a damn in them, so I can't justify buying myself a clean OE Electron Blue EM1 buy damn if I don't want too!!

[@andydhillon1977]

Where did you buy it? Did you get it under MSRP? Do you remember the badge number? Still have any paperwork on it?

[@lukeskywalker1840]

@@andydhillon1977 It was purchased at Concord Acura in Concord, California. It was number 1998-385. It was purchased at MSRP. The only time I’ve ever paid MSRP for a car.

[@bish5196]

Theres a reason during the early 2000s this was the most commonly stolen performance vehicle in the US.

[@TLGAuto]

Really enjoyed this one, Zack. Humble Pie doesn't always taste so delicious...

[@samster978]

Such wise words at the end of this video, people needs to put egos aside and appreciate all cars for what they are

[@rdrewnelson539]

I was a service manager at a Honda dealership when these were new. I had a customer that bought one, he showed up in the service drive, told me to get in the drivers seat. The only thing he told me was,” take it to 9,000” Super rad car for sure. I had several built Honda’s including a ‘95 VTEC Prelude and a RX3 race car at the time. Thoroughly sorted from the factory.

[@TheSmokingTire]

How often did the car need to be serviced? More than a regular Integra?

[@ronron_roamer]

I love me a DC2R. Best FWD chassis to date. I’ve had a DC5, EP3, EM2 in my younger years, but now I’m in my mid 30’s a wonderful substitute for one of these with pros and cons compromise of course is my current CL9 07 Acura TSX manual. It suites mature hooning, aesthetics, and comfort appropriately thanks to its double wishbones! Cheers to your wonderful review Zack!

[@lujr2225]

Where do you rank the dc5 out of all the cars youve owned?

[@ronron_roamer]

@@lujr2225 to my personal experience and opinion it’s slightly ahead of the ep3

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

the TSX has a really heavy front end. great motor though

[@kylesi2nr]

I didn't click on "engineering explained"... lol 😆 😂 😅 🤣

[@GlennsCarCollection]

Always wanted one. I think I missed my chance but it would look great in my garage with my NSX and S2000.

[@touringteg]

I won’t be selling my 98 ITR. Sold my first one and I won’t make that mistake again!

[@yeesenchai]

Nice life u got the 2 best Honda in the garage.

[@malcolmar]

Great review and thank you for your honesty. Honda Type R cars are just special. I missed out on the Integra Type R the first time around and fixed that 20 years later with my FK8 Honda Civic Type R and this car is a keeper! You hit the nail on the head about Honda cars engineered to last. I'm not going to modify my car, just keep it stock. What parts I do get will be OEM and I am just going to maintain it, keep it clean and enjoy it. Muxh respect for Honda for making manual masterpieces like these. These cars are just going to be rarer and more sought after as time goes on.

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

ditch the 20s and lower it... trust me

[@malcolmar]

@@RelaxAndSmokeMeth Thanks but I'm good. The original setup is how it broke the record on the Nurburgring and this is how mine stays.

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

@@malcolmar very true! I had a bad experience with the 20s regardless its an amazing car and super fun to drive. enjoy!

[@malcolmar]

@@RelaxAndSmokeMeth Thanks, man. You too. Fortunately, where I live the roads are in pretty good shape and I try to be careful. You enjoy it as well.

[@dennischen8887]

I would ditch that and get an FL5 Type R. haha jk! But no really, do it.

[@zstackz98]

Always wanted an integra type r but since I couldn’t afford one I bought an 05 rsx-S and I’m so happy to own a car that was part of the integra/DC series , i don’t think I will ever let go of it

[@jinkim473]

i was actually quite the opposite. growing up in the 90's import scene all i cared about was japanese and german imports and completely HATED on american muscle. all the frat boys had 5.0 fastback mustangs and dodge neons (the fast ones) and i would hate on them so hard lol. went through civic Si, integra GSR, EG hatchback, and a mitsu eclipse. Now i have a complete and absolute love for older and newer domestics lke shelby stangs and vettes. now that im in my 30's i appreciate them all!

[@R3LF13]

Hey dude, I was on the other side - played football, drove a Firebird T/A, and called your cars "rice." Sorry about that. Friends? 🤝

[@jinkim473]

@@R3LF13 friends! haha

[@R3LF13]

@@jinkim473 Zack Klapman - bringer of world peace 🙌

[@pascutia]

Awesome review, Zack! You do a great job describing the nuances of how cars drive. Very few people do it well, and you're one of them!!

[@patman1237]

I've driven one DC2 R Yellow like this and it wasn't even in pristine condition but my god was it fantastic. The engine is absolutely intoxicating, never stops pulling or wanting more. I'm in the process of rebuilding a USDM spec B18C5 for my own Civic track car and I can't fcking wait to get it in.

[@touringteg]

Next best thing! EG or EK with a b18c5 is good track fun. And less worry about values.

[@WolfPackPerformance]

These Integra are even making current day commercials now. I love mine and can't wait to see these new updates as i prepare for SEMA 2022. Nice content!

[@BenjaminLee-asianbearcub]

while i don't "like" most of the videos i watch, i smashed it on this one because i felt Zack's personality really popped more than usual. From the humble apology & advice at the end, to the silly-but-awesome stealthy EE shoutout at the intro, Zack really showed that he's WAY cooler than we give him credit for. RESPECT.

[@jl1rp]

As a former owner of a 1998 ITR. I stall think it's the best handling Front wheel drive car I have driven. I drive a 2020 CTR and a 2016 Fiesta ST now.

[@touringteg]

I currently have FK8 and 98 ITR. The ITR is still better even though the FK8 is more comfortable and faster. Fiesta ST is another winner. I like the Recaros.

[@HandsomeAlex25]

Great commentary, Zack! I would have liked some more redline runs, but it is a museum piece, and there was only so much road.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I had about 45 minutes with the car so I couldn't go further up the road to a tighter area. This part of ACH has a great flow but doesn't provide many opportunities to wring it out, especially with commuters headed to work. ZK

[@HandsomeAlex25]

@@TheSmokingTire Thanks for the comment - of course time was extremely limited too. Glad you took the time and effort to share with all of us!

[@donkyuhbuhts540]

As an old time b serious man at heart. You sir just got to drive, the one. The actual straight up master piece.

[@joshuagreene3303]

I feel lucky to own my 1990 civic with a b18c5 Type-R motor & trans. I have shared the feeling of driving this car with many people and have changed peoples views about Honda and small displacement motors. I am proud of what I have made and I am glad others can share these moments with me :)

[@waltciii3]

I said the same thing about FWD in 1987 when a friend got an Integra. (I had a fox body). By 1991 I knew the error of my ways.

[@ajtam05]

To think as a teenager, I thought a brand new Type R @ 28K was expensive. Lol

[@njscoundrel1786]

I just took delivery of the TSX S-Type last week and damn near everything you said about the Type-R applies to my car, aside from the high revs and light weight. Though my S-Type feels a lot lighter than the than it really is. I drive to work on straightaway, twisted, highways and back roads and it's an absolute blast. I arrive at work every morning with a big smile on my face.

[@solocamo3654]

Miss my 5th gen prelude a lot, great cruiser. My G37 is on another level but it's different. Same with my Jeep Comanche. Same with a Hyundai Accent I owned. All unique and fun in their own way.

[@TarzanGTI]

The One Take on brand royalty was quality. I agree wholeheartedly. I didn't like VWs much as a kid, but my first car ended up being a GTI and I love it and the community. I mostly love JDM cars, but I respect anything that is objectively a good car.

[@f1racer248]

Agree. I had 2 Integra GS-R and had the opportunity to buy one new....but sad to say, in my youth, I didn't and now regret it. I am a Ferrari fan, but learnt over the years to respect other manufactures such as the Acura NSX, both original and new version, and what they have brought to the industry over the decades. happy to say, I'm waiting for the new MDX TYPE S to be released and have my order in place to be one of the first. Great review.

[@fl4tbxr]

Idolized this car growing up!! Owned a 1994 Integra GS-R and now I'm in a 2013 BRZ. Gotta love small lightweight sports cars!

[@Fastvoice]

We had it in Europe too - starting in 1998, ending in 2001. Great base for trackday mods.

[@timmietz]

I just love GOOD cars. That’s why I have a SCUD parked next to a FK8 Type R, GT350R, 2009 DBS, 997.2 GT3RS and a 2019 ZR1 7MT. M2 CS and Z4M Coupe are in the other garage. Good cars are good cars. Regardless of where they were made.

[@330arr]

You’ve got great taste in cars and the perfect outlook on enjoying them!

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

very nice collection!

[@timmietz]

@@RelaxAndSmokeMeth thank you! I am under very blessed. For a kid that started with absolutely nothing, I did okay for sure.

[@StevieDee73]

This is probably the best advice I’ve ever heard in the car world great video 💯👍🏁

[@Thee_Dr_Evil]

Like most cars of it's type, we had a hard time selling them new due to the price variance to GS-R. I always appreciated not having a sunroof taking up precious headroom.

[@trippin_ninja]

In the early 2000's me and my friends did a lot of hustling in street races with our 1g AWD DSM's and one of the best races we ever had was against a turbo Type R. We thought no way will a fwd be able to hang but the dude could drive and it pulled like a beast up top. Not surprised to see them jumping in value.

[@MikeKayK]

My very first car was a 2000 Acura Integra LS 5-speed. Wasn't a GSR but still fun. I miss that car!

[@dimitarttt]

That was really good Zack!

[@Warrengraff-ym2yj]

In 2008 One of my highschool friends got a white type r with red seats as his first car that his cool ass dad bought him. Absolute mint condition with only 20k kms. I didn't know much about cars at the time but when he took me for a short drive in it I knew it was a seriously special car

[@IndyF1FanMarquis]

Great advice from Zack about brand loyalty. It's not bad to like or even prefer a certain brand, but don't close yourself to the possibility that there may be something out there you like more. Couldn't agree more, which is why I have an old Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and a newer Mazda 6 GT. The two couldn't be more different, but offer an enjoyable experience in their own way.

[@jc944t]

Zack, I grew up in CA as well and was one of those guys, Hot Rods and American muscle cars ...now my daily is a VW GTI Mk 7. Good video and review!

[@ztunelover]

I'm gonna echo some things that have already been said. 1 Zack I was not a fan in the past, but whatever you did, well done. Much better presentation. 2 I'm not a big fwd guy but the ITR is one of the exceptions, it is an excellent machine. While I am still a RWD fanboy in general living in canada and owning my first AWD car recently has woken me up to the different kinds of fun you can have with different kinds of cars. Keep it up.

[@melvinblackburn195]

Great video, great honesty and what a sterling example of one of my favorite cars of all-time.

[@BoostedRune]

Love my 98 ITR, original engine with a jrsc at 13psi on e85. Fun fact, 97-98 usdm ITR's rev limiter is at 9k were the 00-01 usdm ITR's limiter is at 8.5k. between the 97-98 and 00-01 the intake cam's vtec lobe has a 3 degree difference in duration this makes the 00-01 a little torqueier.

[@MattWong117]

If only Farrah could take a cue from Zach about Mustang fandom.

[@rodpaine7552]

Zack, you and I shared the same mind set during our early days of getting involved with performance vehicles and thank you for sharing this. Today I drive a 2019 Audi RS 3 on fast country back roads much like Malibu Canyon roads I ran 1958-1973. But my vehicle of choice is certainly superior and my appreciation of such is likewise. Truly GREAT handling and performance automobiles today!

[@Veritas925]

The ‘not Tyler Hoover’ intro was what I needed. Fine Klapman, I am watching.

[@bbdoook]

Lol I thought I clicked on a EE video

[@class.C]

fr i wasnt rly paying attention and was like huh?

[@cassidyl22]

Fantastic review Zack, comparing this to Rob Ferretti’s horrific review of the S2000 that he posted recently just shows the difference between a real car enthusiast and a rich guy who plays with cars for views. Loved this and it just goes to show that a great car does not need to have 600hp and a massive torque band, fair play!

[@330arr]

Agreed! That Ferretti didn't have second thoughts about uploading that video has changed my outlook on his channel. I think you nailed it. Great review Zack!

[@sanzserif]

This is some top shelf content. Good stuff Zach. Like the personal story at the end.

[@5abivt]

Always liked these. When these were coming out I was already trying to get an mk4 Supra or corvette (ended up with a corvette with no regrets). Good looking, light, high rpm motor = win. Still doesn’t sound great but the one thing I love about these is the interior layout , design and ergonomics with beautiful simple analogue clusters 🙌🏼.

[@B95_P]

It's getting so expensive because...like a lot of rare objects, the people that can afford them have started to collect them. Limited and numbered production, a car that many Honda enthusiasts of a certain age longed for but could not afford. A car your friend might have owned or perhaps you knew of a random guy that had one but mostly read about them in magazines or watched the JDM versions race around race tracks in Japan on the infamous "Best Motoring" videos back in the day. A car that had a reputation for being faster than so many cars that it definitely should not have been faster than at the time (in a straight line or otherwise). A car that was so often stolen and stripped of all it's components (which could then quickly and seamlessly be bolted on to almost any other Honda product that came before it) that just trying to keep one safe would become a job of it's own. A car that required a certain type of owner to realize this was not just your run of the mill Integra and you should care for it accordingly. And now, out of those limited production and individually numbered cars, there are most certainly few left (in their original configuration and color of your preference). As such, the chance now to own one has also become an equally limited opportunity. Unfortunately the price tag on nostalgia is always and only going up.

[@curvetrcalinga]

Had this Phoenix yellow ITR from 2001 to 2003, sold it and bought an EVO8. The ITR is really light and amazing feedback for FWD.

[@kerryleclair9624]

I used to chase a good freind of mine's 2001 Type R around with my 2002 WRX when they were new. Two truly amazing cars for the time. On the rare occasions I got to drive that car I really gained an appreciation for it's abilities. A truly capable performer out of the box. As far as I know he still has it. That's the kind of car you don't sell unless you absolutely have to. Really enjoyed the take on it(Pun Intended).

[@fj717]

Great words of wisdom towards the end of the video. Excellent show buddy!

[@Angryeddie14]

Great vid! I used to also be “that guy” and now I appreciate a lot more cars

[@danielnelson4881]

Isn't it so much better seeing double the amount of cars that can turn your head as they drive by? If someone asked me if I wanted more cars on the road that I thought were cool, I'd never say no!

[@Angryeddie14]

@@danielnelson4881 it’s great! So much more to spot and appreciate out there

[@MistahLogi]

I stopped watching this channel when Matt slowly stopped doing a lot of these videos, but I enjoy watching you man. Good job.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

My 93 Civic Si hatchback had the double wishbone suspension and that thing was an incredible car to drive.

[@MojoKc2244]

Thanks to Honda for allowing this video to be made . It brought back some great memories of my Acura that I had back in high school. It wasn't this nice or fast, but it was mine.

[@cfalkun24]

A 1997 Acura Integra GSR that I turbo’d was my first car and it was stolen and stripped in Houston. It’s been over 15 years since it happened and I still miss that car and think about getting another one all the time.

[@swanblake]

Great job Zach! I'm happy that Acura gives us the ILX now so we won't ever miss the RSX Type S or ITR. I know we ha e the Civic Type R but that is a boat compared to this coupe. Happy I got to own one of these. Never knew it would be as valuable as it is today. Such cheap consumables too.

[@Eggsplanepls]

RSX type S is definitely where its at! those are few and far between now in good condition

[@weaksignal8009]

Or the EP3 Si , but needs the RSX-S engine

[@GsrDc]

Interesting? The Fk8 a boat? If the CTR is a boat then the ILX is a cruise liner. Current ILX are only automatics. As a former 01’ ITR owner, it lacks the 6 gear for highway cruising, cruise control, ride comfort/adjustability and flat out speed the Fk8 has The CTR has 6 speeds, amazing brakes and cornering (no body roll) for a fwd. Factory spec wise, the CTR checkmates the ITR as a daily and the track. Vtec crossover? I have a dc2 and Dc5 for that. For around $40k, a brand new CTR is a great buy.

[@daviddoub8251]

Well done. Excellent review.. and the subtle/intelligent jokes were great too.

[@DouEditz]

Y’all really like patting yourselves on the back

[@daviddoub8251]

@@DouEditz lol yeah I guess so ☺️

[@TheCabrooster11]

Had a few drives in one about fifteen years ago and it’s still fixed in my memory as the best handling front wheel drive car I’ve ever driven,way more compliant than suspension than the mk7 fiesta ST or even the mk8 version that i drive now

[@tiebei2548]

The double wishbone suspension makes a huge difference. Honda moved away from it for their later cars and lost some of what made them great to drive. Nothing else in the segment seems to use that style. Everyone is macpherson struts and rear beam axles now. Proud owner of a 98 GS, even without VTEC or LSD, this car is a blast to drive. Love downshifting from 4th to 3rd.

[@RuggedCoyote69]

Just got my limited in Phoenix yellow #403 🔥🌴

[@aca247]

How much

[@t.i.o.motorsports243]

Good cacht,don't ever make the mistake of selling it I warrante you will regretted

[@7ombische]

My first car was a 3 door 84 Civic. Light as a feather, no AC and power steering, with a legendary and gutsy 1.5 engine. 90mph in 3rd gear. Lightly modded with sticky rubber it would smoke late 90’s 911s, Subarus, integras etc. In the twisties. It just carries insane speed into the bends. I had more fun in it than more front wheel drive fun in it than my tuned Lotus Elan and Renault RS. Honda really knew how to make light weight fun and reliable cars.

[@breakbeats93]

Humble man, Blessing goes to you and the rest of @TheSmokingTire Crew.

[@FormedAndFunctioned]

That intro is an underrated part of this video lol

[@rodelbernabe2023]

Had a '98 ITR #504 with Comptech exhaust. Loved that little car. Wish i would have kept it.

[@andydhillon1977]

I hear so many former owners say this. When did you sell it?

[@stevenh766]

Zack, really loving your reviews and the amount of knowledge you share as part of them. This is a great one.

[@Deetroiter]

Another amazing thing about that car is you can actually SEE OUT OF IT. No thick ass, ridiculous pillars and small windows like you're peering out of a cave that's prevalent on all cars these days.

[@dykuwaify]

The dealer installed red led light behind steering wheel for alarm.

[@John-gq7vt]

"Ya gotta drive it like ya stole it" was said about the original S2000 in one of it's reviews because of it's high-rev requirement to reach the engine's power range. It was true of a lot of Hondas from that era, like this one!

[@TheMasterBM]

This was excellent, love the personal touch!

[@Ninjasimpmunk]

This makes me miss my 99' civic ex coupe so much (fuck thieves). The steering, shifting, and the way it rewarded you for momentum driving was something I haven't really found elsewhere for the same price. Buying an omp bucket seat and coilovers really transformed the car while still being great as a daily driver.