Hi guys,

I've always wanted a '98 Honda Integra Type-R (I'm Euro, no Acura here), so I'm a bit on the look out now.

More than 10 years is not young anymore for a car, so what are the things to pay attention to when buying a used Integra?
Any car-specific issues I can look for? Any big expenses/replacements to check?

thx!

 

Body damage
Correct/ matching parts
Engine compression/ oil consumption


Also make sure the timing belt and water pump have been replaced. Its a bit expensive to have done at a dealer, but it is vital.

 

Thanks, but was trying to get to know more the specific issues related to the model, coz every car model has their issues.

 

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Its a pretty solid car, I'd say specific things to look for are oil consumption, throw out bearing, maybe the radiator leaking along the top seal where is sealed. The last two are really getting in depth...

 

input shaft bearing noise
do a leak down test

 

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do a leak down test</TD></TR></TABLE>

Dammit thats the bearing I was thinking of.

 

Rust, correct original ITR parts, original gauge cluster, compression test, frame damage, etc...VIN tags,

 

Check the rear trailing are bushings, vtec solenoid seal, cam seals, integras are notorious for master cylinder leakage.