The Integra is a major let down

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Part of me misses that in a way. One of my only "complaints" about the ITS is that I can't "feel" what the car is doing in terms of engine and speed. Granted I'm comparing against the NA1 NSX which is mid-engine V6 right behind you, and the AP S2000 which is high-strung to get any power out of it you need to drive it at nine-tenths basically all the time.

Even revving the ITS or getting it up there I don't get the same visceral feedback. It almost feels like playing a video game. I see the tach going up, I feel the boost kicking in and we are moving for sure... but I don't feel the "car" if that makes sense.

I'm not sure how to improve that feeling and I'm torn if I care about it in this car. I want the ITS to be the comfy, plush DD with balls. And it is that. Do I really want to get a louder exhaust and stiffer motor mounts to feel the vibrations more? Is it worth making the car more raw when I have other cars to scratch that itch? Just some thoughts.

I agree with this sentiment. I like the ITS and I think it's a fun car but despite being a helluvalot quicker than old Hondas (like the DA5), the fact that it's far less "analog" sucks away a little bit of the fun.

At the end of the day, there's really not that many choices though if you want to drive a relatively inexpensive 6MT these days and that (along with a backseat that fits two carseats) was my biggest dealbreaker when I was shopping for a car.

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I love the shifter, steering and handling, but my letdowns are the rattles and mediocre build quality (especially the paint), and I don't think the engine is very special. It's great on power and has good modern tech, but compared to some of the best Honda/Acura NA VTEC engines of old times, it feels and sounds like it should be in an appliance, not a sports car. It makes me realize how important that stuff was to me in the past. We have lost that joy with modern engines and it's kind of sad.