That's competitive with today's 2.0 engines.... Problem is, that horsepower isn't very useable in everyday driving. These have no torque down low and you have to wind it up to 8K RPM to access that power. It is a fun little mill if you get the chance to see those revs.
@@honkhonkler7732 nice thing about these 90s hondas/acuras though is that the gearing is quite short and shifting is smooth so you can get to those revs fairly easily, as well as the cars being very light
So do I. I would say the last vestige was the Honda S2000 and the Acura TSX from 2004 to 2008. After that all their cars got heavier and less simplistic.
@@spankthemonkey3437 i would bet that a full price 89 crx si or a 92 prelude si or anything really thats brand new, from honda... knowing what its quality is and how long it would last..... i would buy one.
@@spankthemonkey3437 importing one from japan means there was another owner, has millage, has been driven or sitting for 25 years or more... nah fam, id rather have a brand new one with less then 10 miles and zero age on the plastics and materials
@@MilesPrower69420 I got a 97 civic lx that is in mint condition inside and out the plastic is all clean an not cracked the seats are clean and not torn the AC and heater work the electric door locks work and electric windows work. Only downside is the 218,000 miles it has. New shocks or struts can fix that and it would ride like new. The engine also doesn't smoke or knock. Although I did replace rod bearings just in case and Ive had the car up to 123mph and it had more to go. I wouldn't want a new car anyway no payments 😏
Reading most of the comments here, it is pretty much agreed that people miss the great, light, fun-to-drive vehicles Honda used to make during this time period.
I still have mine right outside that walks all over v8s. They may get lucky and leave the grocery getter (db1) but then ima have to pull out a Jeep Cherokee Limited so I can go and haul the broken heart back home for them. Haha
MrNuggetface But along with a tiny displacement is tiny torque. Domestic 5L V8s were making 160hp not long ago, but they certainly would feel much more powerful.
The Quad 4 was making 155hp and 150lb ft of torque in 1988. The later HO Quad 4 produced a whopping 180hp, and the w41 was rated at 195hp. Far more impressive of an engine than anything toyota or honda could muster at the time.
Love these cars... any early 90's Honda for that matter is super reliable, easy to maintain and work on, fun to drive, etc. Their ONLY downfall = attractiveness to thieves
My brother has had I believe five of these (never a gs-r though) his ac didn't work so during the summer we'd roll the windows down and open the sun roof
I owned the same '92 GSR in this MW test - Aztec Pearl Green! What a trip down memory lane. One of the best cars I ever owned before someone rammed me from behind and totaled it. Had 130,000 miles on it and still ran like a Swiss watch. The interior still looked factory new. I drove a time capsule. Absolutely 1000% bulletproof in every way. A really fun car that was entirely practical too. The automatic mice belts never bothered me a bit. The only downside was highway cruising which meant 4000rpms at 70mph. That was no biggie for the engine since it revved to 8000rpm, but it "sounded" like you needed another gear and was sort of loud and annoying. When the VTEC kicked in about 5000rpms it was a fun car to rev high. Absolutely no torque until then. I guess the only other downside was some torque steer. But overall it was a fantastic car. When it got totaled I ended up ordering a 2002 WRX. I never warmed up to the 2nd generation GSR/RSXs.
My best friend ALMOST got one of these for his first car waaaay back in 1996. 😎 However, he ended up with a '92 Accord LX sedan. Not quite as fun, but it was a 5 spd and fit all of our friends. Nothing beats those 90's Hondas.
My brother had this green in the Honda Accord 2dr coupe. Looked fantastic and it was a great car...bulletin proof and fast. Comparable to BMW 3 series IMHO at an econ price.
Definitely my first Integra (car) a 92 model. Sometimes I wonder what it’d be like if I still had this car. It was very fun to drive and I loved it. Glad to be able to see a retro video of it after all these years have passed by. Brings back memories watching it again.
Ah ... manual only. Everyone was expected to know how to drive a manual. Those were the days. It's hard to find really good and inexpensive manual transmission cards stateside these days. And I think that in a few years, they'll all be gone, replaced by rubber-band-drive CVTs.
Bryan Ischo A year later: - Civic Si, manual only - Focus RS, manual only - Fiesta/Focus ST, manual only - Mustang GT350, manual only - Camaro 1LE, manual only - WRX STi, manual only - Jeep Renegade 1.4 turbo, manual only
I haven't owned a GS-R yet, but I've had five second gens in over 10 years. I have almost driven them exclusively during that time, save a few months. For me it was love at first test drive and I've loved them ever since. They age very well and are built to last, like Hondas of the time. I've never had one blow up on me, I always lost mine to wrecks. Easy to work on, easy on the eyes, very functional, cable clutch is a plus too. My one complaint is the stupid automatic seatbelts. I can't explain it but there is just something about the 90-93 Integra. For 10 1/2 years now I've been in love with the view of the road over that dashboard, my butt in that seat, my hands gripping that steering wheel and shift knob. I don't feel right without one! Hope to own an Aztec Green GS-R eventually.
I had the pleasure of owning two GS-R models in the iconic Aztec Green Pearl as featured in the video. They were a joy to drive. The engine had a unique sound which made it that much better. It didn't have the high pitch of a B16 yet it wasn't as deep sounding as the B18C1 from the next generation GS-R. I did some rolling pulls versus the next generation GS-R and it held it's own for being 18 horsepower & 11 lb-ft less than the B18C1. It didn't pull away from my car hard at all. I kept right there with the new GS-R.
Growing up in Southern California in the 90's, these Integra's were the cars that almost all my High School friends wanted. Those were the good ole days!
Great cars. I feel the best Integras were made up until 1993. I got the chance last year to drive a one owner, mint condition 4 dr GS. It only had 80,000kms on it. It drove amazing--never guess it was 22 years old. They are nearly impossible to find rust free :(
Come to arizona avoid the snowy parts and I'll find rust free cars everywhere. Mine is a 93 integra w 291k miles but it still feels solid in the corners and as fast as the 9th gen si coupe b20b swap w a high comp head from honda orithia in Europe I love my car even if it's the base model
For those talking about the acceleration times something to note is that Motorweek's time was for some reason incredibly slow. Other magazines tested these generation GSR's to as low as 15.2 1/4mi's with 0-60 times in the mid 6 second range. For 1992 that was incredibly quick for a car in this class.
+Alex Meza-Viera ME TOO. Honda was never my thing though, until my other car broke and a family friend got a new car but had his daily driver for sale. I got a 90' Integra GS coupe with 195xxx miles, in B-50m (Melbourne blue metallic) paint, and its been great as my first experience with JDM. Its got a cool, kinda silver looking paint with the blue interior. The car just drive on rails, your so low you really feel one with the car. I know its non-vtec, being the b18a1, but it drives, corners, and shifts so nice you don't even care its got 130hp. Would be cool to find a 92' with the b17. Those 94-01's were faster but the DA9 is a little "sexier" looking imo. Great cars.
Any chance of a retro review on the Honda del Sol? Also, a shout out to the team who puts together an episode of MotorWeek. Used to love watching the show as a teen and would look forward to new episodes.
I have owned 2 high-mileage used (but not molested) 2nd generation Integras. For it's time, it was an outstanding car. Drove both WELL past 200K, sold them both, still see both on the road. Fun to drive, easy to maintain. Hard to find one that has not been riced out or destroyed by kids who have watched Fast & Furious too many times. LOL
Its sad how far Acura/Honda has fallen since the 90s when they were kings of the road! Now neither make shit you want. If Acura was to bring back an Integra, it would fly off the lots. People are dying for fresh blood back in those 2 companies! I'd love to see a new Integra come out starting around 18k and on up to the high 20ks for a fully loaded GSR or Type R variant. Common Honda/Acura, we want this, bring back your glory days and make cars people want again!
ThingsDemystified they will just cut prices and trims like always. Also, wages are much higher today. If it was a good product, it will sell like crazy. Hell, civics are up in the low 20's now!!
ThingsDemystified they already have a lux civic, the ILX I t hink its called in North America. And it is in the 20 something range but doesn't sell too hot. This integra was a coupe and they sold great! And yes, they did sell the 4 door version but the 2 door was their bread winner.
160 hp sounds so underpowered until I remember how much of an absolute blast my 97 civic HX was to drive and that was only 115 hp. That thing was so damn fuel efficient and fun to whip around in the winter time. Would still be driving it if the Mrs. hadnt managed to blow the head gasket
In high school, kids used to talk about these mystical cars like the Integra GSR as if they were lamborghinis. Then I watch these throwback reviews and I'm like "0-60 in 7.9?!?!"
I can't tell you how many friends I know that drive this style of Integra. Even today, it and the 3rd generation (my personal FAV) is a boy racer's FAV. BTW for music lovers who driving music,Genesis' "I Can't Dance" is the song playing on the radio.
I dated a gal who's sister had 1 in white. Her dad bought it new and tried to give it to my then g/f, but she didn't like driving a stick. She bought a 98 Corolla instead. So the Acura sat until her younger sister was old enough to drive. By then it was 2009, and the car needed tires, fluid changes and brakes from sitting. It only had 45k on it. After all that was sorted, she drove the car ( like a granny I might add) until 2015, w 77k on it. She sold it for a new TSX, and got $7k from a private sale. I got to drive it just once and it was clear to me that this was 1 fun car! The only real issue was the driver's side motorized seat belt, which would stick about half way up the door, then return towards the 'door open' position. Very annoying.
I missed the time when Honda made compact & high revving engines, with hi hp/liter with revs at least 8Gs!! I wish they do it again! They're following the mainstream with the small turbo movement!
I wish Acura would go back to its good old days and release some exciting, affordable near-luxury sports cars again. The Integra and then the RSX Type-S were such fun to drive hard for what they were. Now we are given 💩 like the ILX or the TLX that never seemed to be a worthy replacement for either the TSX or TL.
The very first vtec in the United States and it’s always forgotten about. The second generation integra is the best ever. I’ve always wanted a 1st with a b17 but I opted for the 2nd gen base model (rally sport) sedan (Db1) with the 3rd gen b18c1 with some go fast goodies. 🥷
This was my fist car, same Aztec Pearl color too. I bought it from my brother in 2000 for $2000.. In 2 years I got 12 points on my license from it:D. This car turned me into a car guy. It was surprisingly quick for what it was- the times they are posting on MW seem low. I gave a few stock Fox 5.0's a run for their money with this car. My friend had an 88 IROC and he could out 0-60 me but on the highway this GSR would pull his IROC. The clutch on this car was cable actuated like a motorcycle so you could shift really fast and hard, it was so much fun. Almost 20 years later Ive owned a lot of manual transmission cars and I finally have a car that shifts better than this GSR did and it's a Porsche. If I could find another one of these for sale I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I still have the spare key and keyfob to it.
I remember going into a Honda dealer in '92 and the salespeople there were so cocky. They were selling so many cars, they didn't care if I bought one or not.
drove a LS with a stick for a couple of years. the handling and the stick/clutch combo is where it's at, plus bulletproof reliability. you sit low and it drives like a go kart, what's not to like?
They are just well built cars. Honda was never my thing though . Iam partial to DSM, not JDM. However, I got a 90' Integra GS coupe in B-50m (Melbourne blue metallic) paint, and its been great as my first experience with JDM. Its got a cool, kinda silver looking paint with the blue interior. The car just drive on rails, your so low you really feel one with the car. I know its non-vtec, being the b18a1, but it drives so nice you don't even care its got 130hp. Would be cool to find a 92' with the b17. Those 94-01's were faster but the DA9 is a little "sexier" looking imo. Great cars
Great job with the Retro Reviews overall and especially this one (and the TL Type-S as I own an 03). I owned 4 Integras and all of them were good! The 90 LS was my first new car and I still wish I never sold it. The car could go for miles on the highway tracking like a train, rev like crazy and still get you 30 mpg. Nothing ever broke, faded or rattled. With the hatchback, it was also like owning a small station wagon! Back in those days, you could go a week on gas and fill up for 10 bucks! There were faster cars but I always caught up with those in the curves! I wish some old wise man would have told me to keep this car forever. The last of it's kind is the Civic Si. Better get one while you can.
I test drove a '91 Integra coupe (non GSR) and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the build, fit and finish, ride, etc. Sadly for me I was totally in love with the new Saturn SC. It was a much sportier looking car than the Integra and the dealer experience was incredible. I drove it for 9 years with very few problems but always kicked myself for bypassing the Integra. At that time it was pretty much a wash in price comparison. Oh well.
I echo most of the comments. Friend of mine owned of these beauty''s back in the 90's and it was an absolute gem. 8000 RPM on production car back then was mythical. Love this car!
These cars were 10 years old or so when I was in HS. They were still in huge demand. Guess what, over 10 years later I still see kids rocking vintage Integs and Civics.
I owned this car but I had leather seats. Also dc sports headers and exhaust stage 2 clutch masters clutch, eibach springs toxico illumina 5 way adjustable shocks, aem intake, and my favorite item enkei 17 inch rse wrapped with yokohama v rated tires. Best handling car I ever had and the quickest. Not going to get into the audio system I installed but everything was top notch and the girls got their pantys wet when taken for a ride. Lol
No air bag in 1992 is pretty amazing for a non-slumming car - but the fact that air conditioning is a dealer installed option - that it doesn't come with it from the factory, is amazing. What a piece of junk.
I had two of these. Same color. I actually still have one but it needs some work before it can get back on the road. It also has almost 200k miles on the b17a1.
Owned this exact car and color in High School in the late 90s, almost lost my license with it a few times. I never ran the 1/4 mile with it but I gave friends with early 90s iroc and 5.0's trouble on highway runs. The acceleration times seem low to me, I believe this car was a low 15sec car maybe high 14 or maybe mine was a freak. Spun an engine bearing at 190k, the motor was never the same after I had it rebuilt so I sold it. I've owned about a dozen high performance manual cars since then and I now finally own a car that has a better shifter than my old gsr did.. a 2014 Porsche Cayman S. This generation gsr had a cable clutch like a motorcycle so you could bang gears at 8000 rpm each and every time. My old 2012 coyote 5.0 shifted like garbage compared to my old gsr. I'm looking for another one but damn hard to find in 2018..
160 hp from a n/a 1.7 is still impressive today.
The b16b in the type r civic made 185hp 👀 honda was killing the na 4banger game in the 90's
B16a was the first mass produced NA engine to produce 100hp per litre in the world.
Then they made the b16b
That's competitive with today's 2.0 engines.... Problem is, that horsepower isn't very useable in everyday driving. These have no torque down low and you have to wind it up to 8K RPM to access that power. It is a fun little mill if you get the chance to see those revs.
@@honkhonkler7732 nice thing about these 90s hondas/acuras though is that the gearing is quite short and shifting is smooth so you can get to those revs fairly easily, as well as the cars being very light
The 1.8 type r engines are VERY sturdy.
I wish Honda would return to the spirit of their 90s cars
Even late 80s
I'm sure people didn't want to die driving in a tin can.
You're the spirit of 90s cars. 😏
Tool0GT92 and I wish Ford, GM and Chrysler would return to the spirit of the ‘60’s. Oh, and by the way, I’m an American and buy American cars.
So do I. I would say the last vestige was the Honda S2000 and the Acura TSX from 2004 to 2008. After that all their cars got heavier and less simplistic.
I wish Honda had a special factory somewhere where they can still build late 80's, early 90's Honda Integras, Preludes, Accords, Civics...
James Bond they would overcharge anyway
@@spankthemonkey3437 i would bet that a full price 89 crx si or a 92 prelude si or anything really thats brand new, from honda... knowing what its quality is and how long it would last..... i would buy one.
@@MilesPrower69420 would you pay 30 to 60 thousand plus for one. If so you might as well just import a mint condition one from japan
@@spankthemonkey3437 importing one from japan means there was another owner, has millage, has been driven or sitting for 25 years or more... nah fam, id rather have a brand new one with less then 10 miles
and zero age on the plastics and materials
@@MilesPrower69420 I got a 97 civic lx that is in mint condition inside and out the plastic is all clean an not cracked the seats are clean and not torn the AC and heater work the electric door locks work and electric windows work. Only downside is the 218,000 miles it has. New shocks or struts can fix that and it would ride like new. The engine also doesn't smoke or knock. Although I did replace rod bearings just in case and Ive had the car up to 123mph and it had more to go. I wouldn't want a new car anyway no payments 😏
Reading most of the comments here, it is pretty much agreed that people miss the great, light, fun-to-drive vehicles Honda used to make during this time period.
I still have mine right outside that walks all over v8s. They may get lucky and leave the grocery getter (db1) but then ima have to pull out a Jeep Cherokee Limited so I can go and haul the broken heart back home for them. Haha
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this was back in the day when you could trust car reviews
Yeah, especially the host himself John Davis. I believe he's still doing these! '81-'17+
Lol Yup.. Couldn't agree more!!!!👏🏼💯
160 hp in 1992 in a car like this was fantastic for the day. Especially for the price.
MrNuggetface But along with a tiny displacement is tiny torque. Domestic 5L V8s were making 160hp not long ago, but they certainly would feel much more powerful.
ThingsDemystified
A 1993 5 liter wasn't much faster than a GS-R
That's what I was saying
The Quad 4 was making 155hp and 150lb ft of torque in 1988. The later HO Quad 4 produced a whopping 180hp, and the w41 was rated at 195hp. Far more impressive of an engine than anything toyota or honda could muster at the time.
and weigh 2-3 times more
Love these cars... any early 90's Honda for that matter is super reliable, easy to maintain and work on, fun to drive, etc. Their ONLY downfall = attractiveness to thieves
+Brogan Hogan Get a good alarm
+mack cummy that doesnt always deter them....
Mickey Parks a good fence, locked garage and a 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun loaded with 2 3/4 inch 00 Buckshot works well to deter thieves
Kill switch. Car will be half mile up on side of the road where it ran out of fuel
Yes great car! But you’re right, My dads has been stolen TWICE, luckily found both times
Honda made some really fantastic cars in the 90s. Today, they seem souless.
I miss those basic interiors. only thing I hate is how hot it gets during the summer
My brother has had I believe five of these (never a gs-r though) his ac didn't work so during the summer we'd roll the windows down and open the sun roof
Be like nelly. Windows down, music high and riding high
Screw the heat, the cold is worse.
I owned the same '92 GSR in this MW test - Aztec Pearl Green! What a trip down memory lane. One of the best cars I ever owned before someone rammed me from behind and totaled it. Had 130,000 miles on it and still ran like a Swiss watch. The interior still looked factory new. I drove a time capsule. Absolutely 1000% bulletproof in every way. A really fun car that was entirely practical too. The automatic mice belts never bothered me a bit. The only downside was highway cruising which meant 4000rpms at 70mph. That was no biggie for the engine since it revved to 8000rpm, but it "sounded" like you needed another gear and was sort of loud and annoying. When the VTEC kicked in about 5000rpms it was a fun car to rev high. Absolutely no torque until then. I guess the only other downside was some torque steer. But overall it was a fantastic car. When it got totaled I ended up ordering a 2002 WRX. I never warmed up to the 2nd generation GSR/RSXs.
UDPride mine is metal-flake Jasper Green
+UDPride The '1990-1993 Integra's were the second generation. I have a turbo RSX-S myself and really like it.
+mack cummy they were second gen, but it was first appearance of the GSR which is what I was referring to.
+UDPride ok fine
My best friend ALMOST got one of these for his first car waaaay back in 1996. 😎 However, he ended up with a '92 Accord LX sedan. Not quite as fun, but it was a 5 spd and fit all of our friends. Nothing beats those 90's Hondas.
if ever there was a color that said "Early 90's"...
scottieray That, forest green, and fusicha (pink-ish)
milano red. ;)
Haha yes.. But.. But.. Wish I can turn back time... To the good ol-dayyyyss!!!!😦😧😔😞
The 93 Mustang Cobra had a similar color and who can forget the one year only 95 T-5R yellow, super rare and powerful turbo 5 banger!
My brother had this green in the Honda Accord 2dr coupe. Looked fantastic and it was a great car...bulletin proof and fast. Comparable to BMW 3 series IMHO at an econ price.
Definitely my first Integra (car) a 92 model. Sometimes I wonder what it’d be like if I still had this car. It was very fun to drive and I loved it. Glad to be able to see a retro video of it after all these years have passed by. Brings back memories watching it again.
Ah ... manual only. Everyone was expected to know how to drive a manual. Those were the days. It's hard to find really good and inexpensive manual transmission cards stateside these days. And I think that in a few years, they'll all be gone, replaced by rubber-band-drive CVTs.
In europe we got like 95% manual lol, would be too to try automatic
Bryan Ischo A year later:
- Civic Si, manual only
- Focus RS, manual only
- Fiesta/Focus ST, manual only
- Mustang GT350, manual only
- Camaro 1LE, manual only
- WRX STi, manual only
- Jeep Renegade 1.4 turbo, manual only
The vast majority of cars in 1992 where automatics.
Nissan micra is a nice and cheap car if you want a manual car...
I haven't owned a GS-R yet, but I've had five second gens in over 10 years. I have almost driven them exclusively during that time, save a few months. For me it was love at first test drive and I've loved them ever since. They age very well and are built to last, like Hondas of the time. I've never had one blow up on me, I always lost mine to wrecks. Easy to work on, easy on the eyes, very functional, cable clutch is a plus too. My one complaint is the stupid automatic seatbelts.
I can't explain it but there is just something about the 90-93 Integra. For 10 1/2 years now I've been in love with the view of the road over that dashboard, my butt in that seat, my hands gripping that steering wheel and shift knob. I don't feel right without one! Hope to own an Aztec Green GS-R eventually.
Red88Rex same! I own a flint black metallic 92 ls black ivory interior. I want a gsr so bad and that's my favorite Honda color is the Aztec green.
I put a 1.7b in my very clean 90 si.
Awesome powerpla lnt
I've got one for sale.
AlohaSCA how much you asking?
I had the pleasure of owning two GS-R models in the iconic Aztec Green Pearl as featured in the video. They were a joy to drive. The engine had a unique sound which made it that much better. It didn't have the high pitch of a B16 yet it wasn't as deep sounding as the B18C1 from the next generation GS-R. I did some rolling pulls versus the next generation GS-R and it held it's own for being 18 horsepower & 11 lb-ft less than the B18C1. It didn't pull away from my car hard at all. I kept right there with the new GS-R.
Now there is an old car worth driving and restoring.
Sure they don't make them like they used to
Growing up in Southern California in the 90's, these Integra's were the cars that almost all my High School friends wanted. Those were the good ole days!
They had a good taste! :D
Oh i miss the days that acura/honda made fun stylish cars
Realtime Reviews: Honda and Acura always made crap!
@@robertkoscinski8023 That comment was made 4 years ago, good timing
Alex Maldonado: And your point is?
@@robertkoscinski8023 lmao
@@robertkoscinski8023 *drives away in 25 year old 180k mile integra*
Arguably, this is one of the best cars Acura has ever made.
omg high school memories. Was such a fun car to drive
Great cars. I feel the best Integras were made up until 1993. I got the chance last year to drive a one owner, mint condition 4 dr GS. It only had 80,000kms on it. It drove amazing--never guess it was 22 years old. They are nearly impossible to find rust free :(
Come to arizona avoid the snowy parts and I'll find rust free cars everywhere. Mine is a 93 integra w 291k miles but it still feels solid in the corners and as fast as the 9th gen si coupe b20b swap w a high comp head from honda orithia in Europe I love my car even if it's the base model
I miss the 80's and 90's. Wish I had a time machine.
This brings back memories of hooning around after class at UCLA. 60mph in 7.9secs sounds quite slow, but sounded awesome.
MW HITS
-- PERFORMANCE
-- HANDLING
-- BRAKING
-- STANDARD FEATURES
-- INTERIOR QUALITY
wow this car still look good in 2019
For those talking about the acceleration times something to note is that Motorweek's time was for some reason incredibly slow. Other magazines tested these generation GSR's to as low as 15.2 1/4mi's with 0-60 times in the mid 6 second range. For 1992 that was incredibly quick for a car in this class.
Mid 6s is a stretch. LOL! Low 7s were possible but mid 6s were impossible.
nowadays Acura doesnt know what it wants to be, still love my Integra GS thou.
+Alex Meza-Viera ME TOO. Honda was never my thing though, until my other car broke and a family friend got a new car but had his daily driver for sale. I got a 90' Integra GS coupe with 195xxx miles, in B-50m (Melbourne blue metallic) paint, and its been great as my first experience with JDM. Its got a cool, kinda silver looking paint with the blue interior. The car just drive on rails, your so low you really feel one with the car. I know its non-vtec, being the b18a1, but it drives, corners, and shifts so nice you don't even care its got 130hp. Would be cool to find a 92' with the b17. Those 94-01's were faster but the DA9 is a little "sexier" looking imo. Great cars.
+Habeev07 👍👍
Any chance of a retro review on the Honda del Sol? Also, a shout out to the team who puts together an episode of MotorWeek. Used to love watching the show as a teen and would look forward to new episodes.
I have owned 2 high-mileage used (but not molested) 2nd generation Integras. For it's time, it was an outstanding car. Drove both WELL past 200K, sold them both, still see both on the road. Fun to drive, easy to maintain. Hard to find one that has not been riced out or destroyed by kids who have watched Fast & Furious too many times. LOL
Timeless ... I still have my 98 fully stock Milano red... Awesome car..
My dad had this car while I was growing up. I've made it my life mission to find a car just like this and fix it up.
Please post a throwback on a 88-91 CRX Si.
Its sad how far Acura/Honda has fallen since the 90s when they were kings of the road! Now neither make shit you want. If Acura was to bring back an Integra, it would fly off the lots. People are dying for fresh blood back in those 2 companies! I'd love to see a new Integra come out starting around 18k and on up to the high 20ks for a fully loaded GSR or Type R variant. Common Honda/Acura, we want this, bring back your glory days and make cars people want again!
Acc0rd79 It sold for an equivalent of $30,400 in 1992. How are they going to make it start at $18k?
ThingsDemystified they will just cut prices and trims like always. Also, wages are much higher today. If it was a good product, it will sell like crazy. Hell, civics are up in the low 20's now!!
Acc0rd79
But this is like a luxury Civic, so add 10k maybe?
ThingsDemystified they already have a lux civic, the ILX I t hink its called in North America. And it is in the 20 something range but doesn't sell too hot. This integra was a coupe and they sold great! And yes, they did sell the 4 door version but the 2 door was their bread winner.
Acc0rd79
Maybe they just need to put the S2000 engine into it and call it a Type R.
160 hp sounds so underpowered until I remember how much of an absolute blast my 97 civic HX was to drive and that was only 115 hp. That thing was so damn fuel efficient and fun to whip around in the winter time. Would still be driving it if the Mrs. hadnt managed to blow the head gasket
Factual. I miss my HX. Another absolute gem
I had one in High school 1992 Acura integra Gs-R 1.7l 5 speed with rev limiter at 7.8K. It was FUN
a favorite of car thieves
DoombotBL easiest car to break into in the world!
DoombotBL and still is........
Wow,. I fondly remember the GS-R during my college days,..wat a rocket back then,..
Gotta love Hondas Interiors, simple and functional.
I don't love simple, I want luxurious and pampering. Plus no factory air on a premium brand, and no air bag in 1992, what a piece of junk.
Alex Vieira functional
@@rodmunch69 🤣Are you serious ?
@@RyanWilson876 very serious. A top end model without basics that were in a 1984 Chevette? Really? Then no airbags, in 92? What overrated garbage.
@@rodmunch69 You're a serious guy 🤣
In high school, kids used to talk about these mystical cars like the Integra GSR as if they were lamborghinis. Then I watch these throwback reviews and I'm like "0-60 in 7.9?!?!"
Still faster than anything you drive LOL
Kaiser 2007 Subaru Legacy GT Spec. B. Whattup ho
lolraxjimmy
POS
Kaiser ypu must drive one os this pos with bondo all over and a big fart can.
lolraxjimmy post a video of your car :)
That acceleration sound though.... 👌🏽 VTEC
I love this model and Emperor of Japan's only private vehicle is '91 integra. ( base model 4door, 5speed manual) He still drives in his palace.
I can't tell you how many friends I know that drive this style of Integra. Even today, it and the 3rd generation (my personal FAV) is a boy racer's FAV.
BTW for music lovers who driving music,Genesis' "I Can't Dance" is the song playing on the radio.
Patrick Langan doubt they all have a gsr though. My sister's father in law is gonna hook me up with one for 1k
I don’t think most people will mind if the Integra’s a GSR or not. As long as it’s an Integra, they’re happy regardless.
I dated a gal who's sister had 1 in white. Her dad bought it new and tried to give it to my then g/f, but she didn't like driving a stick. She bought a 98 Corolla instead. So the Acura sat until her younger sister was old enough to drive. By then it was 2009, and the car needed tires, fluid changes and brakes from sitting. It only had 45k on it. After all that was sorted, she drove the car ( like a granny I might add) until 2015, w 77k on it. She sold it for a new TSX, and got $7k from a private sale. I got to drive it just once and it was clear to me that this was 1 fun car! The only real issue was the driver's side motorized seat belt, which would stick about half way up the door, then return towards the 'door open' position. Very annoying.
I missed the time when Honda made compact & high revving engines, with hi hp/liter with revs at least 8Gs!! I wish they do it again! They're following the mainstream with the small turbo movement!
I wish Acura would go back to its good old days and release some exciting, affordable near-luxury sports cars again. The Integra and then the RSX Type-S were such fun to drive hard for what they were. Now we are given 💩 like the ILX or the TLX that never seemed to be a worthy replacement for either the TSX or TL.
Watching all these retro reviews wish I was old enough to drive during these eras, these cars are much more intriguing to me.
Track seatbelts thank goodness those are history.
I wish they made more of these. It's so rare to find one.
thanks for all the retro reviews, great job MotorWeek!
$18K back then is $36K today. Let that sink in!
One of my favorite cars from 90's.
I'm convinced this car is slot of fun to bang gears in!
add a nice suspension , B20z base below the head, headers, 2.5'' exhaust, advanced timing and you have a blast to drive!!
Just got one...wanted one for 15 years when I was only 15. Yup, it's not as fast as my previous cars but it sure feels great, just so raw!
Acura Integla coming back !!!!
My dad drove the 1992 Integra.
The very first vtec in the United States and it’s always forgotten about. The second generation integra is the best ever. I’ve always wanted a 1st with a b17 but I opted for the 2nd gen base model (rally sport) sedan (Db1) with the 3rd gen b18c1 with some go fast goodies. 🥷
My all time fave generation GSR!
This was my fist car, same Aztec Pearl color too. I bought it from my brother in 2000 for $2000.. In 2 years I got 12 points on my license from it:D. This car turned me into a car guy. It was surprisingly quick for what it was- the times they are posting on MW seem low. I gave a few stock Fox 5.0's a run for their money with this car. My friend had an 88 IROC and he could out 0-60 me but on the highway this GSR would pull his IROC. The clutch on this car was cable actuated like a motorcycle so you could shift really fast and hard, it was so much fun. Almost 20 years later Ive owned a lot of manual transmission cars and I finally have a car that shifts better than this GSR did and it's a Porsche. If I could find another one of these for sale I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I still have the spare key and keyfob to it.
I owned a '92 Integra GSR and loved it. I replaced the GSR with a Legend Coupe 6-speed manual and I really missed the nimble GSR
The legend 6-speed was a rare and neat car in its own right, but not as nimble.
Honda was God back then!
I remember going into a Honda dealer in '92 and the salespeople there were so cocky. They were selling so many cars, they didn't care if I bought one or not.
heymisterderp thats right, back when Honda was untouchable and legendary
drove a LS with a stick for a couple of years. the handling and the stick/clutch combo is where it's at, plus bulletproof reliability. you sit low and it drives like a go kart, what's not to like?
You never drove a Fiero GT if you think this thing sits low and drives like a go-kart.
They are just well built cars. Honda was never my thing though . Iam partial to DSM, not JDM. However, I got a 90' Integra GS coupe in B-50m (Melbourne blue metallic) paint, and its been great as my first experience with JDM. Its got a cool, kinda silver looking paint with the blue interior. The car just drive on rails, your so low you really feel one with the car. I know its non-vtec, being the b18a1, but it drives so nice you don't even care its got 130hp. Would be cool to find a 92' with the b17. Those 94-01's were faster but the DA9 is a little "sexier" looking imo. Great cars
+Habeev07 DSM is JDM buddy
+Habeev07 Not sure what you mean by partial to DSM and not JDM.
No such thing as a b17
Chris Yarber wtf yes there is b17a1 which came in this gsr! Jeez.
Great job with the Retro Reviews overall and especially this one (and the TL Type-S as I own an 03). I owned 4 Integras and all of them were good! The 90 LS was my first new car and I still wish I never sold it. The car could go for miles on the highway tracking like a train, rev like crazy and still get you 30 mpg. Nothing ever broke, faded or rattled. With the hatchback, it was also like owning a small station wagon! Back in those days, you could go a week on gas and fill up for 10 bucks! There were faster cars but I always caught up with those in the curves! I wish some old wise man would have told me to keep this car forever. The last of it's kind is the Civic Si. Better get one while you can.
MW MISSES
-- NO AIR BAGS
-- REAR SEAT ROOM
-- STEERING WHEEL
my first car was a 1990 Acura integra GS back in 1999 for $1200 i had sooo much fun with that car miss it
I find it interesting that I still see Honda cars from this period on the road but never see Acura's from this period.
Such a great choice for SCCA amateur racing, especially without A/C and airbags.
Amazing first generation Honda VTEC engine B16A . Missed good ol' cars
I test drove a '91 Integra coupe (non GSR) and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the build, fit and finish, ride, etc. Sadly for me I was totally in love with the new Saturn SC. It was a much sportier looking car than the Integra and the dealer experience was incredible. I drove it for 9 years with very few problems but always kicked myself for bypassing the Integra. At that time it was pretty much a wash in price comparison. Oh well.
Best interior 2-tone fabric combo ever.
Sweet! I had a red one of these back in '04 or so. My best time that i ran in the 1/4 mile was 15.9 after many tries and some clutch smells 😅.
I echo most of the comments. Friend of mine owned of these beauty''s back in the 90's and it was an absolute gem. 8000 RPM on production car back then was mythical. Love this car!
These cars were 10 years old or so when I was in HS. They were still in huge demand. Guess what, over 10 years later I still see kids rocking vintage Integs and Civics.
Facts I'm from NYC that's what we do
PRECISION CRAFTED PERFORMANCE.
Still better looking then most of the cars made Now a days! Also back when Honda made nice quality Dependable cars that were fun to drive.
The 90s were magical years
I think my first crush drove a manual transmission Acura Integra. She was really nice.
Had the 1990 version,coupe...Nice car,I enjoyed it everyday.
Plug some speakers in and listen to that pull right after 3:50.beautiful.
I owned this car but I had leather seats. Also dc sports headers and exhaust stage 2 clutch masters clutch, eibach springs toxico illumina 5 way adjustable shocks, aem intake, and my favorite item enkei 17 inch rse wrapped with yokohama v rated tires. Best handling car I ever had and the quickest. Not going to get into the audio system I installed but everything was top notch and the girls got their pantys wet when taken for a ride. Lol
8k red line damn these cars were fun. I wish they'd produce a modern version.
I have a '92 GS-R. It is my favorite car of all the cars I have ever owned.
Enjoy it! I owned one from 120k to 250k miles. What an amazing machine.
I'm really enjoying these RetroTest uploads. Any updates on when the formatting will be done on the game changers 85 Jeep Cherokee and 84 Caravan?
Maybe tomorrow or early next week
+MotorWeek Could you guys put up the Road Test for the 3rd generation Integra 3-door?
beretta gtz was a way better car and way less money
+Vegeta Barrett theres a motorweek review that proves it
+Vegeta Barrett You are convincing no one but yourself there I reckon.
I still have my acura rsx type s 2005,with 147xxx miles on it.. prefer mine over those new style..k series all day👍👍
This is awesome! I love these old Hondas and Acuras. Can you upload the 2nd gen Acura Legend video?
"and the lack of AIR BAG" LMAO
rap game bob barker racer car
No air bag in 1992 is pretty amazing for a non-slumming car - but the fact that air conditioning is a dealer installed option - that it doesn't come with it from the factory, is amazing. What a piece of junk.
I want one for that reason (among many others) I want to feel a bit of danger in my cars which might explain my love for rusted out shitbox's
Proud owner of 2 Da9 Gsr’s. Awesome Honda’s and definitely forgot about and hard to find anymore 😢
What a legend...look at it go!
I had two of these. Same color. I actually still have one but it needs some work before it can get back on the road. It also has almost 200k miles on the b17a1.
I miss my old ‘90 Integra 😢
This was a nice car back then alongside great cars like the 240sx.
I own a frost white gsr. And it really is a amazing car to drive
My old car. I had one just like the one MW tested.
begs to be driven at high rpms. With my LSV crossover at 6500 rpms you daaaang right!!
Elvis Pandolfi your vtrc cracks at 6500k??
vtec*
This car is legendary...lol
I love old MW especially for the mpg, these cars are 500+ lighter than the new ones and yet more thirsty.
I still have my 92 GSR Aztec green
I love ❤️ this car. I would take this over any modern Honda/Acura of today.
Well if you got $300 you can go and buy one.
Owned this exact car and color in High School in the late 90s, almost lost my license with it a few times. I never ran the 1/4 mile with it but I gave friends with early 90s iroc and 5.0's trouble on highway runs. The acceleration times seem low to me, I believe this car was a low 15sec car maybe high 14 or maybe mine was a freak. Spun an engine bearing at 190k, the motor was never the same after I had it rebuilt so I sold it. I've owned about a dozen high performance manual cars since then and I now finally own a car that has a better shifter than my old gsr did.. a 2014 Porsche Cayman S. This generation gsr had a cable clutch like a motorcycle so you could bang gears at 8000 rpm each and every time. My old 2012 coyote 5.0 shifted like garbage compared to my old gsr. I'm looking for another one but damn hard to find in 2018..
Mustangs suck, my bros 2011 V6 tranny grinds 5th. My daily 02 RSX with 320,000kms shift smooth as almost new.
I find it hard to believe there are Acuras out there that have no AC.