I have a 5spd 94+ Integra. I know every ricer and their mom owns it, but it's still a great car for practical reasons. It's handles mildly good stock, and can definitely get better. I like the transmission feel, Honda's steering feedback is heavy yet smooth, and the car looks pretty sharp with just a lip and wing on it.



However, an ES300 will be tons quieter, and has 3.0 Litres of TORQUE whereas the Integra feels broken, and I have to make it scream (6k rpms +) just to get anywhere. It is smoother, better sound (stock) and looks pretty good as an everyday sedan is concerned.



There are + and - to each car. The ES will be easier to drive longer and everywhere with (I drive a LOT). However, I don't see traffic often and until an FD or Miata appears in my garage the Integra is more fun when some tight turns come my way, let alone it's a 5spd and the ES will be Automatic.



Both are reliable, both look good, both are reasonable on gas. Both make good daily drivers.



Should I go (back) to Toyota/Lexus? Or stick with the honduh for now?



I *Do* plan on getting something fun (hopefully an FD again...) but it may be a while considering the whole getting married, buying a house thing that takes precedence.... :P

 

Keep the Integra. Buy the wife-to-be the Lexus. Then, when you want to drive it, you just borrow her car.

 

good idea!

if not i would stick with the lexus

 

GSR or LS? If you want some tips on getting some 'torque' out of the motor let me know.



It involves a spare hair dryer and some mandrel bends.



-Ryan

 

LS....SE! :P

 

just keep the honda

 

you work that honda, girl!



kevin.

 

See and I would say, get em both...lol can't ever have too many cars, I had four and split the miles on all of them, sold one though now have 3 and getting ready to buy another for the heck of it

 

Yah, get both. Then race your wife and post the results in the Kills section.