Help a newbie

I can't tell you about the Porsche, but that GSR was due for a timing belt just about three years ago. Did it get one? If there are no service records, it would be wise to change it, and that's not cheap.

My buddy spent $5000 in maintenance on his mid 90's 944 last year. There nice cars, but the Porsche will ultimately cost you significantly more money.

If this is from a dealer, the think to do would be to negotiate a timing belt into the deal.

Smart people buy Porsche. Its zinc coated body will last years and years longer than the Acura. The Porsche will keep its value. The Porsche has a

I own a 94 integra, and i don't know what plastic knob you're talking about but nothing in my car has broken off or broken down anymore than any car that is nearly 10 years old. I still get compliments on my car, and it looks like new. Since gen3 was made up to 99, if kept in good shape it can look like a young car. i have no major complaints about my car. ask me anything about it.

Porsche, on the other hand, is Porsche. If you have the money to upkeep it, then do it. I don't know much about them, but it's true I think in that it will probably last longer, WITH THE RIGHT maintenance. But 1987, means it's already 16 years old.

It's like how my mom loves mercedes. Porsche is a different CLASS altogether with integra. It's about what you love, and what you wouldn't mind spending time in. My mom tried to get me to sell my car for a 96 mercedes (which she eventually bought herself anyway) but ... i love my car, that's the bottom line. i have driven the merc a few times, and yes it's nice and all, but in the end, i prefer to drive mine.

Which also leads me to ask, how's gas consumption on the porsche? my car gets about 28-36mpg city/highway.

Anyway...

Honda/Acura drivetrains are notoriously reliable, this isn't a surprise. On the other hand, they also have cheap interiors that tend to wear, and eventually, crack and break more easily than some other brands. But a well cared for Honda/Acura shouldn't be having any major problems, at 10 or even at 20 years old.

Mercedes have never built a car that's ever been anything like a Porsche. It doesn't mean that MB is bad, they've made some *fantastic* automobiles, but they're different kinds of cars. The Integra isn't a bad car either. GS-R and Type R variants have always been fun to drive, especially when driven hard, up in the VTEC range of the powerband. A 944 Turbo is going to offer a lot more performance for less money than an RSX. But it's also dated and expensive to maintain. It's a matter of priority and cost.

Your mother probably had her own reasons for wanting you to make the switch. But it also indicates that she doesn't understand what it is you enjoy about the Integra. Much like some people can't find the enjoyment in a 914/4 or 924 (even if it hit them in the face).

And die inside a little bit each day.