Economical Transport: 1996 Acura Integra GSR
With the prices of new cars at an all time high (ugg, thanks loose credit and silly shoppers), and the prices of used classics also at an all-time-high (thanks to big tent auctions and auction websites that hike the prices of classics with hype and hyperbole) it is refreshing to find a totally useable mid-90s classic offered for a totally doable price. No, it is not perfect, yes it has lots of miles, and a salvage title (from a theft event, these things were a hot commodity in 1999)…but for the price, it ain’t bad. Find this 1996 Acura Integra GSR offered for $4900 in Burlingame, CA via craigslist.
From the seller:
1996 Acura integra
fuel: gas
odometer: 224874
title status: salvage
transmission: manual
This Acura integra is becoming super hard to find and it’s all stock never modified ever!!!!
Only used for Commuter car and never abused.
Absolutely no leaks of any kind
It is salvage from being stolen back in early 2000s.
Leather seats are worn
Paint is ok
Body also okCall for more info
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Salvage titles are almost more common than clean titles when it comes to this era Integra and Civic. Lots of thievery, especially in the area where this is listed. This is one of the rare ones that got recovered intact.
For a regular driver that you can put miles on without worry, it’s not bad at all. But the level of prior and recent maintenance will determine if this is a good price. I’d be tempted to look at this one.
Negotiate at least enough off to cover a timing belt/water pump replacement. Maybe a head gasket too. With high miles on a high rev engine like this, it’s all about regular maintenance.
I had a 97 this color with a well worn tan leather interior for a daily driver about 12 years back. It was surprising how quick it was once you hit v-tech. For how much abuse it took before and during my ownership it was very reliable.