Hi guys!

I'm thinking about picking up a really nice 2000 Integra Type R that I found. It's actually a Canadian ITR that got imported here over a year ago by the owner. It's completely stock, mint condition, and everything is there as it was new.

Anyhow, I'm wondering about reliability of the Type R. I used to own a 1995 Integra LS and I'm hoping the Type R will be of the same level of reliability as my old LS. Anyhow, I thought I'd ask you guys on that one.

Cheers!
Adam

 

y0 Adam.

Reliability... i'd say very reliable like every other Honda.

As long as it is well maintained and not abused (i.e., not changing oil, mis-shifting, stuff like that), it should last you a long time.

You can do all the precautionary things when buying a car from someone else (compression test, leakdown), take the valve cover off and insspect, etc, if they let you.

Let us know how it goes and if you get the car!!

Chris

 

Ah okay, so it's basic Integra reliability then. I change my oil every 3k miles, and am easy on the tranny so no worries there. The guy agreed to let me take it to an Acura dealership for them to go over it and such and make sure nothing is wrong. I certainly am going to be careful, as always with buying used cars, but this guy seems to be as outrageously meticulous as I am so it may end up being just fine .

I just wanted to find out basically if I was in for a surprise or something with respect to the maintenance. I'm glad it's basically the usual Integra maintenance, though, because I'm already familiar with it and even more importantly, can afford it .

 

The R is just like any other honda, only built to take more of a beating and keep on tickin. Gets great gas mileage too! :wink:

 

Seriously.... I get 25+ around town and 30-35 on the highway. =)

If you are taking it to a dealer, that should be good enough. I don't know to what extent they are going to look for problems.... I guess the amount of investigating they do is based on how much you are willing to pay.

 

Seriously.... I get 25+ around town and 30-35 on the highway. =)

If you are taking it to a dealer, that should be good enough. I don't know to what extent they are going to look for problems.... I guess the amount of investigating they do is based on how much you are willing to pay.[/quote:5c4879d5c2]

I'll pay whatever is needed to be thorough.

This is a 2000 Integra Type R from Canada but apparently is equipped as a California car. As such, it passes emissions rather easily . The big thing about the car is it is in Championship White which I adore, but is still a 2000 model year car. Sorta like getting the best of both worlds for me as far as TypeR's go. Thus, I'm rather interested in the car...and am hoping it turns out to be great.

The guy is rather reluctant to sell it, so much in fact that he was trying to find a way to take it back off the market. He's apparently selling it because he's got a family to take care of now and needs to sell it to make a down payment on a house. He certainly is a nice fellow and has been very helpful. I guess he sorta fits the canadian stereotype of being friendly/helpful.

 

Let us all know how it turns out and post some pics if you get it.

 

I will be sure to do so!

 

107K miles of daily abuse here.

D

 

And when D says "abuse" you should take that quite literally :P