Currently, I'm driving an I4 '99 Mitsubishi Galant ES, and naturally I want to upgrade.

I've found 2 Acura's for what I consider a very reasonable price despite the mileage.

Choice #1
'01 Integra GSR
$14,000
89,000 Miles
Red (I hate tickets)

Choice #2
'01 3.2CL Type S
$14,000
114,000 Miles
White (Not quite as sporty a color)

Now, I know the 3.2CL is faster, and currently I don't know how to drive a stick (But oh, how I want to!). The 3.2CL seems more like a daily driver, not to mention all the crap it comes with.

The GSR. Its an Integra... Always had respect, and a part of me has always wanted one, or something similiar. Now I have the chance. Not to mention it has 25k miles less than the 3.2CL.

So my questions come down to:
-Which would you recommend? (I know there will be bias since this IS the Integra forum)
-How do the 2 compare in gas mileage?
-Will the high mileage on either car adversly affect the performance? (Honda is renowned for thier reliability)
-How easy is it to find aftermarket parts for each ride?

Both cars are from the same dealership and have been thoroughly checked for problems.

-Enk

 

IMHO they are two totally different cars. Do you want a "sporty" car or a "luxury" car. What are you plans as far as modding? What type of driving do you do?

 

aftermarket will be much wider for the gs-r

go with the gs-r regardless, being red doesnt get you tickets, it gets you noticed. getting noticed while you're doing something wrong will get you tickets.

i have a red integra, ive gotten one ticket since i bought it and it was a stupid no front license plate ticket :angry:

 

The GSR definitely gets better mileage and theres a much larger aftermarket for it. it also weighs a lot less which makes it a lot more fun to drive. if you want luxury, go with the 3.2CL. if you want a small, fun car, get the integra.

 

I would go with the GSR for one thing 114,000 miles is a lot, even though it is an Acura, I think you could get either car for less than $14,000 though because of the higher mileage on them and they are at a dealership (might be able to get it for $12,000). The GSR gets way better gas mileage than the CL because it has a 4cyl, compared to the CL's 6cyl and the GSR is a lot lighter. If you plan on Modding then you definitely have to go with the GSR. I was thinking of getting a 98-99 CL a while ago and found that there are almost no aftermarket parts for it. Pretty much all you can do is intake, exhaust and, ECU. I think there is only one, two at the most, body kits made for it. You can also check out Acura-CL.Com they can probably answer a lot of your questions about the CL

 

i would not let the CL's mileage be a deterrant. 114k is just getting started...

 

Thanks for all the replies and advice.
I'm still not 100% on which one I'll choose. About modding, I'm strapped for cash. Probably the only things I'll be able to afford are intake and exhaust.

I completely agree, the GSR would be so much more fun to drive. But 0-60 in 6.5 stock also attracts my attention. And a CAI could help it on the high-end. I have a feeling it will boil down to my parents.

I can get about $2,500 TI off my dad's old van, and let him have the Galant (since it technically is his car). So that should help the price a little.

Last question:
How is the leg/headroom in the GSR? I'm a 6'1" guy and I was horribly cramped in my aunt's civic. I would go and see myself, but the dealership is about an hour and 30 mins away.

-Enk

 

im 6'1 and i fit fine in my integra...

 

Well DANGIT!!!

I just went back and checked the website, and the GSR is no longer listed. I assume its been sold. :cry: :madfawk: :cry:

EDIT:
Well, there are still quite a few GS and LS left. Would looking at one of them be worth it? I'll find a good one and post it up on here for opinions.

-Enk

 

'99 Integra LS
$12,000
43,000 miles
Silver (Nice color)

My main question is what's the differance between LS and GS.
How would an LS perform? 0-60 times?

Would you still recommend it over the CL? (Yes, I know they're completely differant.)