okay... question.

I'm looking to buy an Integra. I found two 94 tegs for sale in my area, one is RS and the other LS. Im not 100% sure, but their engines are the same.. no? Yet when went to check them out; the LS was selling for almost 5000 and the RS for about 3000. Why is there such a gap between the two?

Please do not waste space telling me to use the search, because i have, maybe i dont know what im looking for?

 

same engine. if you like power windows, locks, moonroof, etc, get the ls. if youd rather save weight, get the rs.

 

that's it? optional equipment is adding $2000? on a used car? I had no idea.

I do enjoy a nice power window and lock now and then, but I enjoy an extra $2000 a lot also. Decisions decisions....

 

dont be surpirsed if you buy the ls and then later find yourself installing RS non-power locks to deter theft. talk the RS down to 2500 and buy it. You could have a stock sunroof installed for WAY less than 2k.

 

the price also depending on the condition of the car and on the seller. also, yeah, what he said about removing the locks later on to deter theft. its up to you.

 

I've got a '97 RS and I think it's great. I had a GS before this, and I really don't miss the moonroof or cruise control. Personally, I think it looks better without the moonroof...seems like every car today has one and Teg's without them look good. It didn't come with power locks, but the previous owner had an alarm installed (not an OEM one either) with power locks connected to the alarm. Got the best of both worlds. One thing I do have to say though, is that the RS has less sound-dampening material, which makes it lighter, but also a but louder. You should inspect them both and test drive them to see what you like better...and $2000 is a lot more to be paying for an LS vs. an RS if they're both in relatively the same condition.

 

power locks are easier to break into? Really... interesting.

Well, the whole integra thing isn't 100%, but if i were sure about an integra i think im now leaning towards the RS..

Thanks a bunch everyone!

 

i love my RS.

 

Get the RS its way lighter and your not missing out on much compared to an LS. RS is the way to go.

(I thought a RS didn't have A/C and ABS? I may be wrong.)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rad_Teg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get the RS its way lighter and your not missing out on much compared to an LS. RS is the way to go.

(I thought a RS didn't have A/C and ABS? I may be wrong.)</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have AC but don't have ABS.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LSvtec03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the price also depending on the condition of the car and on the seller.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup.

Were both of the cars in similar condition, and had similar mileage???

 

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I have AC but don't have ABS.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No ABS

 

Okay, this may sound like a total newb question.. (i dont know...)

but is there a down side to ABS i can't think of?

Edit: What's the bolt pattern on the wheels?

 

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but is there a down side to ABS i can't think of?

Edit: What's the bolt pattern on the wheels?</TD></TR></TABLE>

downside to abs...yeah, you stop slower

bolt patter is 4 lug for all integras except the itr

id buy the rs and save the 2k if the milage is similar.

 

I think for my year RS also has black sidemolding and mirrors.

Thumbs up for RS as well.

 

they both have the same motor but the ls has power everything
and the weight difference is very small almost nothing less than 50 or 40 pounds if i remember correctely

 

No it's more than 50 it's like 150...

 

My RS has pwr locks, windows, AC, came with a factory CD player, so now that i think about it, im not really sure if it is an RS. Maybe its and LS. What other distinguishing features do the two models have?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by variablevalve &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">power locks are easier to break into? Really... interesting.
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supposedly u can just drill into a power lock and they all pop open.. happened to a friend of mine's civic, but he didnt have power locks and they didnt get his civic!

 

buy the RS.

unless you really want the sunroof and ABS...

 

&lt;------91' RS,a/c,4-wheel disc, no abs= LOOOOVE MY RS!!! Damn that sunroof, no need.... Nice avatar, ROCKET!!


Modified by r34p3r666 at 12:51 PM 11/27/2003

 

RS is lighter. Get that one.

 

How ever once the theif is in the car he can just open the other door because if you have power locks the theif only needs to turn one door to open all. So what's the big lower theft risk in that perspective?

 

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downside to abs...yeah, you stop slower

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I dont understand how you stop slower with ABS. Most drivers (non professionals) do not know how to efficiently use their brakes properly, so ABS is a big help. (not getting into a big discussion about it)

As for me, I wanted a daily driver, will all the comforts, so the LS was important to me... what fits your budget, and what are you looking to get out of a car?

 

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I dont understand how you stop slower with ABS. Most drivers (non professionals) do not know how to efficiently use their brakes properly, so ABS is a big help. (not getting into a big discussion about it)

As for me, I wanted a daily driver, will all the comforts, so the LS was important to me... what fits your budget, and what are you looking to get out of a car?</TD></TR></TABLE>

abs is only help because people think that slaming on their brakes will stop themselves faster...so it makes it so the brakes dont lock and pumps back instead. if you know how to use regular brakes they can be a lot more effective.