Trading My FL5 Type R For the New 2024 Acura Integra Type S?

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Today we get our first look at the 2023 Acura Integra Type S. I drove my 2023 Civic Type R to compare the two back to back. Here are my initial thoughts!
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[@allstarvb]

Unpopular opinion here - but the Type S front and rear suit this chassis' look better - much more aggressive than the FL5

[@TheRealThanhNgo]

I can’t believe people think the FL5 looks better at all tbh

[@gc4rr1]

Hands down, better looking than the Type-R.

[@vickturorteez]

The Type S definitely looks better

[@harvardford8752]

I think so too, but I love how Honda made the Type-R's wide body fenders seamless and slick. a little more understated and grown up. I guess its just a different target audience.

[@van_der_lindeDA]

Can't believe people think an acura looks better than a purpose built type R

[@ymtzlgn]

Honestly I’m glad both the Type S and Type R exist. They’re good compliments to each other. Enthusiasts who want the full hardcore experience go for the Type R, but for those who want a similar feeling without the rawness go for the Type S. Honda & Acura teams did a great job differentiating them imo

[@quells2119]

The craziest thing is . The tame looking typeR made more sense as the quite comfortable ride. And more aggressive looking TypeS should've been the more rowdy one

[@Supreme176]

Well said

[@CarlosValdez-nu4gn]

Type S needed SH-AWD ☹️

[@lukemothug3744]

​@CarlosValdez-nu4gn maybe you can make a crv conversion.

[@beardsley2199]

I dont trust video titles anymore 👀

[@desirabledrives44]

My video titles can be trusted.

[@Tabletop-Newtype]

Now that's what you call a glow up. The type-s looks so much more exciting and dynamic and sporty compared to the base integra.

[@thatloudCG5]

While I do agree, it's still a piss poor excuse of an Integra. That's as the memes called the car when it debuted, an Accord Crosstour.

[@kevinplanb1]

Love the FL5 and Type S! Personally I prefer the front end of the Type S but aside from that I’d go with the FL5 for sure

[@joelstrain4275]

I was surprised how much I liked the type s considering how much of a let down the standard integra felt like it was.

[@Tanner_Teves]

Same here, I thought Acura completely dropped the ball with the base Integra. Then as soon as the Type S dropped I fell in love with the design, it looks so much better and I even like it over the FL5 and FK8

[@joa4613]

why suprised every base integra ever looked like a normal car compared to the type s/r variant

[@ROVA00]

@@joa4613in what way? The old type R was just yellow and had the big wing and different wheels, but the body was the same.

[@angelmonroy9644]

@@joa4613base integra absolutely slaps and dominates

[@MichaelAngeloo]

Started this video having low expectations for the type s, but honestly, it’s super sick! Acura definitely put some thought into this and it came out looking and sounding great!

[@magicwaffl3z]

I definitely prefer the sound of the type S. Type R still looks better tho

[@MichaelAngeloo]

@@magicwaffl3z oh 100% prefer the Type R as well, but the Type S definitely surpassed my expectations.

[@magicwaffl3z]

@@MichaelAngeloo agreed

[@Ja_Krispyy]

The type S reminds me so much of the FK8 as well. It’s a good mix of luxury and sport. With that being said, I’d keep my FK8. Thanks for the first look!

[@adim00lah]

Same, I own an fl5, and I'm not trading mine in for an integra s. It's 8k more, and you know they are gonna be marked up too. My local dealer had an integra s at 53k and 5k mark up plus the carbon package (additional 7k). We're looking at around 65k plus ttl, I'm thinking about 70k out the door for an integra s, which is insane. I got my fl5 for 52k out the door, including ttl. The integra s' are too expensive for what you get imo. If someone can get it for msrp or near msrp, then it's a good deal, but most people probably aren't gonna get that. Even 60k for the car is robbery imo. Also looks too much like a tlx type s, it's lazy unoriginal styling for the price.

[@jakehallgren4288]

That’s so crazy 70k + for an integra there is just so many other things I’d spend that on that’s wild..

[@israeljaimes7896]

I work for an Acura dealership and we aren’t doing mark up on it just msrp. We have 20 people on the wait list because we are the only dealer in cali not doing mark up

[@littledevilz]

Definitely prefer the Type S styling and interior minus the seats, just need to swap the bucket seats into the Type S and you got the perfect daily.

[@ROVA00]

Bucket seats and “daily” are a bit of an oxymoron don’t you think?

[@littledevilz]

@@ROVA00 nope not at all. Not all bucket seats are uncomfortable and racing only. Most of the modern sports car now have incredibly comfortable body hugging buckets.

[@akim24]

I prefer the rear and interior accents in the typeS, but typeR is my overall pick.

[@cmlmed1a]

Like you said. One is more enthusiast driven the other is for style. I personally love the look of the Type S over the FL5. I would love to see one modified out in the streets. I really think both of these cars are about to hit the car scene really big in the next couple of years.

[@Vortizzzz]

Both are amazing cars! But from the two I would definitely enjoy driving the FL5 a lot more. Like you said the Type R just hits like home

[@Dustyy_allen]

They look so great in person!! The Acura here in Vegas brought it out to the last Rides and Coffee; beautiful car inside and out!

[@levi99]

Haven’t seen a type s in person yet….but just by videos and pictures I love how more aggressive it looks than the fl5

[@gsmtiger14]

The Type S really reminds me of the CT4 Blackwing or the newer Vauxhall Monaros with that front end, the flares and then that really sharp line down the side. Good stuff Dut!

[@ronnienieto7661]

I love the new Integra Type S. My very first car was at 98 Integra GSR Coupe... I loved that car so fun to drive. Maybe one day I could upgrade to this beauty. You got to get it.

[@brendandewinnaar5959]

It's nice to see the comparison between the 2, and the Integra Type S looks like it'll be an amazing daily. Honest opinion if you want to add to the Honda family why not go NSX or NSX-R. I would absolutely love to see a Legends NSX build on the channel! Congrats on 1K miles bro 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@Allkindsofstuff]

Personally I prefer the exterior styling of the Type S and I would like the nicer interior quality too. Both cars are awesome.

[@dougsagon2156]

Thanks for the comparison Dustin. If you're looking to add to you collection. You may want to wait for the PMC edition, which I'm sure they'll do in Red, White & Blue.

[@brap_stu_tu_tu]

Absolutely love the type s. It’s the Japanese muscle car for the states. Bigger. More comfortable, louder etc. Just upset at the dealer markups. Even just a few years ago $35k was plenty to get a new or low mileage amazing performance car. I’ve been waiting for years for all these enthusiast cars to come back but I’m scared they won’t last. Trust me there are WAY more people barely living paycheck to paycheck right now and the thought of NEEDING a different car is terrifying.

[@khronin]

I got a Kona N for 35k and it slightly beats these cars in acceleration and is also rated for the track.

[@doctorrobert60]

Agreed. Just bought 2023 VW Golf R and paid 10K markup and gave me slight break since was repeat customer. I should not have bought it but at my age I have more money than years left on the planet. Got email from VW to leave a review of the buying experience and I did bring up the "market adjustment" due to poor supply of these enthusiast cars. Put blame on both the manufacturer and dealer. I put in this was my honest opinion and from a guy that has bought MANY cars. Back in 2006 I bought new BMW Z4 M Coupe and got $500 discount since was repeat customer then. This car was very limited as well at the time with only a three years run. Dealers are definitely more greedy now and take advantage of enthusiast buyers. Part of it may be how COVID affected the supply chain and their bottom line.

[@brap_stu_tu_tu]

@@doctorrobert60 first off congrats on the golf r! Such an amazing car all around! Don’t pretend like you don’t look back at it every time you park it and start to walk away 👌🏼👌🏼. You have every right to feel the way you do regarding the difference of being repeat customer. Man I bet you had the time of your life in the Z4! Pure definition of a drivers car!

[@brap_stu_tu_tu]

@@khronin great pick! Out of everything out currently theirs NOTHING that touches the value compared to it! How’s it been treating? Smile ear to ear every time you get in it?

[@doctorrobert60]

@@brap_stu_tu_tu Actually traded in another car and still have the 2006 Z4 M Coupe. Can't let it go and will gift it to my Nephew when my arthritic back makes it too hard to get in and out of. Handles better than the Golf R but is meant to but the Golf R is great compromise of ride/handling/utility. I do look at it walking away and in the lapiz blue in the sunlight looks great.

[@futbolboy16]

Its one of the cleanest Integra's in a long time. The lines on it are aggressive but in the right way. Well done to Honda for developing both lol

[@Lstn2Vstn]

So what you’re saying is Tiana should get an Integra Type S 🤔

[@shawnmangar8474]

I think u should definitely get the Type S too man to add to ur collection and let people know and see how the car is and even if u mod it. I love it cause of the four door option and manual transmission in it. I will definitely get this car later when I get the money for it.

[@robertwolf5917]

The bronze rims and the carbon pieces u can get from Acura as options look amazing on it

[@adim00lah]

Carbon packaged is like 7k at my local dealer for the ITS. They wanted that plus 5k adm, like 65k plus ttl, probably 70k out the door.

[@Tanner_Teves]

I love both but I’d rather have the Type S. I like how there isn’t so much red on the interior, I prefer the styling over the Type R, and the exhaust is much better too.

[@van_der_lindeDA]

So u like stick on arches

[@Tanner_Teves]

@@van_der_lindeDA They look fine to me, don’t see the big deal with them.

[@van_der_lindeDA]

@Tanner_Teves where in the world besides North America is the Acura going to be available, any Acura for that matter?

[@FL5BluesClues]

I just looked at the DE5 today. If it wasn’t for the seats, gauge cluster, and temp gauges i would be trading my FL5 for sure.

[@GIOTEC2005]

Glad he kept the fl5 I definitely love both but in my heart I also like the fl5 more

[@dimitriliving]

For styling, I think I have to give to the Type-s, BUT for the full package I'd go for the CTR.

[@jaimehurtado356]

Imagine you could spec either car with options from both like the seats, display, carpet ect

[@Hatfieldzeke83]

Keep your Type R and get the Integra Type S in white to just chill in. Have both!!! That would be SOOOO sick bro

[@JaricHicks]

FL5 on top fs but… would be pretty cool to see the FL5 go full race car mode and Type S be the street legal daily but… on the the other hand NSX needs to be in the Honda collection! Whatever you do, excited to watch, but would be way more excited for a NSX lmao

[@fk8bebop]

i still prefer the fk8 over both the fl5 and the type s. but i’d choose the fl5 over the type s in a heartbeat

[@jonathanayala527]

Same here!

[@ericcarson342]

Still love the spoiler of the Type R. Love the championship white. Maybe that's why I like the Type R but this Integra with bronze wheels just undeniably looks so good.

[@Pethaho]

i would go type s over the type r only because of the luxurious feel for daily driving. if i wanted to feel sporty every day while driving, i’d obv take the type r

[@rubenjunior3118]

Would love to see you track both the Type S and Type R for comparison

[@dLEARiousZ]

Of the 9 that Acura of Charlotte NC has for allocation I have one of them allocated. Hopefully all goes well and I’ll have one before the end of the year! Love the new integra!

[@dealt]

Best of luck with getting your Type-S

[@yacobii7683]

Congrats on 1000 miles!! 🎉

[@StrongerThanEver84]

So happy to hear youre sticking with the Type R. I also recently brought my FL5 to an Acura dealership who has a Type S. And yes the ITS definitely looks really good in person and most definitely sounds better but overall I wouldnt trade it for my Type R either.

[@adim00lah]

I own and fl5 as well, and wouldn't trade mine in either. My local dealer wanted 52,995 plus 5k adm and the carbon package (addictional 7k). It was 65k plus ttl, so like 70k out the door for an ITS. The car looks good, but looks too much like a tlx type s. Really unoriginal looking for the price.

[@seanlafferty2747]

THE ITS LOOKS AMAZING IN PERSON.

[@jdmkidk24]

One of the guys who designed the car bought a focus rs and that was the baseline for how they wanted the Integra to sound

[@w1nzton]

the Type S is totally my kind of car. would love to drive one of these

[@Lastsight100]

I really dig everything about the Type-S except the front end more so the grill its just so large.

[@faintz5662]

Love the videos !!!

[@GmanTheCarFan83]

Just got that white one with all the accessories- i actually enjoy this integra more than my 2018 M3 I had! Love the Alcatara wheel

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Dustin. Can't wait to see who wins the giveaway R35 GT-R. The FL5 is so awesome you can beat the FL5.

[@sebas_jiimenez]

Ok the sound of the new Type S is deep good sound !! , Dustin I have always considered that your collection needs an Integra!! , I would like to see your work on DC2 Best FWD or maybe a DC5 I would like much more than the new type S

[@dose_of_j]

Both are real good! I wonder if you can swap the type R seats into the type s

[@mautsukuda]

I wanna see a DC2 or DC5 on the channel! Leaning towards DC5 Type S just cuz I own one. Lol. Could do a comparison of old K20 vs new K20 and their respective chassis performance and handling. There's nothing like a screaming NA K20 VTEC engine. Especially with internal upgrades with more aggressive cams and everything else.

[@myroncauley88]

dope content.. as always❤

[@Zosh]

Living the dReam!!

[@sanjoriot]

Saw the FL5 in that bright blue and it looked really good. Has width that the camera doesn’t pick up

[@mels_life1]

I look at it this way: The Type R is more for the car guy who’s into modding the crap out of their car, track it, and actually build it. The Integra Type S is more for the OEM+ type car guys (myself) who will put some wheels on it, maybe lower it, interior mods and some exterior bits but not go over the top with changing the full suspension, upgrading turbo, get rid of cats etc. Idk, of course it’s my opinion 😅 the ONLY reason I didn’t buy an FL5 is because I wanted something not so rough (after test driving it I knew it wasn’t for what I needed from it) then they teased the Type S and I knew it’s exactly what I wanted. Loved the video!

[@matthewscott9263]

Honestly i think i like the Integra more than the fl5 it looks more aggressive at least in videos my man really trying to work that sale too 😂

[@Zlegacy23]

I really like both cars I definitely lean towards the type R a little bit more since when I heard about the type s making a comeback I was hoping for a 2 door version because I love the rsx so much but other than that both cars are sick in their own ways

[@chrissimmons9969]

I own a CTR FL5 and I really do like the Integra Type S but hate the look of the “tacked on” rear fender flares. Especially that little piece attached to the rear door. Both are great cars but I think I’ll keep my Type R.

[@wbwayne8887]

Much better wide body integration in the CTR.

[@hdavey72]

So far he's the only one that can drive manual properly. No hiccups

[@rescobar7929]

That market adjustment tag on the driver's side window lol

[@drprince89]

I think the type s and fk8 is a better combo personally, nsx wins though. Edit: just made it to the end and 72k is crazy, even 52 is rough for me personally

[@Th3Gr3mlinz]

Im sure through ECU tweaks / dash mods. You could get the F1 inspired dash mode and Lap R feature in the Type S. Just sayin’

[@MegaRetr]

Both are real good!

[@Andy4543]

Man I want a 2023 type s so badly!! If I ever get one or have the money to get one I will keep it forever basically. My first car was an 1999 Acura integra and I loved that thing so much before I totaled it 😢😢😢😢

[@Acura_mechanic]

Damnnnnn mark up is insane. you wild sir.

[@lewischafer3333]

Another Amazing Vlogs ever 👌

[@Prodigy70]

Gotta get a NSX-R imported from Japan if possible. That would be insane for the collection.

[@zionsimon8555]

Sheesh!! Let's Gooo Dustin' love that New Integra Type S🔥🤘🏾😝🤘🏾🔥 Plus 6 speed gearbox/18'inch stock rims and bigger brakes.. bigger then the basic model which still comes in a 5 speed gearbox still pretty dope.💪🏾👹 🏎🏎💨💨💨💨

[@brianbaray9600]

Go give that man the sale. Perfect car for the channel!

[@blackbeard6474]

Bro definitely add to the collection

[@Nathanmarz66]

I’m still trying to get a FK8 lol but love seeing the VIP Squad in the vid love the VIP Fam

[@matthewscott9263]

Its kinda like the fl5 is aggressive on the inside but subtle on the outside and the integra is aggressive on the outside but subtle on the inside also dut broke his record of just "looking" and actually just looked at it 😂

[@billyreyes2706]

Bruhhhh, do it!!! BUT if you gonna track it, keep the FL5 and if you want a bad ass quick daily, get the Type-S!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@BRZ_Ronaldo]

That rear end looks so nice God damn😱😱

[@vinc9730]

Type S outlook is nice. But type r will always be my first choice after owning a few type r

[@IntegraXTR]

Lol the trial close "compare them side by side in your driveway"

[@tombradydid9114]

Love that Heisei Era Godzilla poster 💪

[@hungryalien]

cant wait to see what the new ITR will be like. hopefully they will make one hehe

[@theorangedengarage]

Add the Type S for sure! Would like to see what you would do to modify both

[@fastminivan]

If we can put the type S exterior on the CTR it would be the perfect CTR 😎 , exhaust and all. I’ll be ok with the FL5 interior but the exterior and exhaust etc…. 🔥🔥on the Type S

[@GaryV209]

Haha

[@sgvscanner7133]

Hard choice they are both awesome machines.

[@eduardobet]

Tiana on the vlogs is just a good feeling, do another travel blog, like the egypt one!

[@kevfig4114]

At this point you gotta get it and complete the collection!

[@dspierre28]

Love Acura not a Honda fan or anything but if I had chose I'm going with Acura all day

[@jameszhang2670]

Still waiting for that miat build lol

[@andreaparadiso3805]

Appreciate the video! I bought a Type R a few months ago and as much as I like it, I’m also about to turn 46 and currently been recovering from a slipped disc. For me, in the long run and also being an audiophile, the Type S would be more suitable for me.

[@Fingamyaz]

Slip disc suck. Good luck on your journey on recovery.

[@andreaparadiso3805]

@@Fingamyaz Much appreciated! Hopefully just a few pt sessions left. Nothing like being a human pin cushion for 4 months.

[@itsmrmoody5941]

The type s looks so damn good in person our Acura dealer got 2 of them and damn they are nice

[@RB25_Mark]

I think they are both great, and would get either, but maybe you can get with Tim and he can start doing some track with you

[@LuigiNathan]

That's a cool Infinity 👍🏻

[@NickonWheelz]

I know it wont happen. But if there were ever a greater time for Acura to surprise us all with a Integra Type R release. Even if it were just subtle things like; taller more aggressive rear spoiler, front splitter and sideskirt kit, a little weight reduction, some frame welding for rigidity, support bars front n rear, Track oriented seats like the FL5, suede/Alc interior changes, sportier exhaust, maybe a more aggressive track tune option, and yes of course Champ white with Champ White wheels as a celebration of the first ITR. Yea baby.

[@ROVA00]

… and a $68k starting price plus +$20k dealer markup 😂

[@NickonWheelz]

@@ROVA00 Yea bro, you aint kidding. Paying Audi S4/BMW M3 prices for what used to be affordable Japanese cars. Man I miss the 90's and early 2000's.

[@ROVA00]

@@NickonWheelz yep. They used to offer bargains that competed with the German brands. Now they cost the same and are still not on par. I remember when the STI came out and had 300HP and cost $29k. At the time it was on part with the M3 and even Porsche in performance.

[@luisaguirre7127]

THANK YOU 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@blackswaggablackout3301]

Hey Dustin, I miss this giveaway but I can't wait to see what's next

[@mm8436]

Glad you mentioned the price. At that markup I'm getting something else

[@NCLme]

My version of the Type-S or typeR would be to start with the Type-S and add the Seats and the tach(O) from typeR and make an exclusive package finished in(white with forge bronze wheels ) 🙌🏿 BAM!!!

[@TheFranck0613]

Get it my guy would be a great addition

[@reggieh6038]

The type s definitely a great addition but perfect for your wife. She loves the car and it suits her. Both of ya'll can make content modifying it and mob together as a couple to shows.

[@nikkoagbuya5890]

I think it'll be like a HIS(Civic Type R) and HER (Intergra Type S) car that would be dope tho.

[@TheJMedia]

Both very different and great cars! Civic Type R for the track and integra type s for daily!

[@ellomiller4914]

I’m ready to see a change the type S might be it I really want to see upgrades and a tunes you add your touch to it and just see if it’s more reliable on the track then the type R

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Hey man best choice because many say Acura is top for comfort sound stability luxury good cars make plus Acura behind always listen customer when report or need fix they do right way no like others company Europe or any others do what they want and ignore world customers bravo man good car i like so much

[@connermoore9134]

The dealership I work at has a champ white coming in and we are only 5k over msrp, for reference we sold a Phoenix yellow fk8 for 12k over. We also have a black si coming in!

[@benlee6500]

Good to do the comparisons between the 2, The Acura S is in a different league all together...thanks for sharing Dustin 🎉😂

[@PsychicMedium4747]

Acura is my choice…beautiful interior…brand prestige….more sophisticated looking. Honda looks better than the previous model, but that Acura looks incredible. Saw one the other day…it’s a head turner…the Honda not so much