What vehicle will be a worthy replacement for your sedan when it is time?
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Five years already? Holy crap, feels like it was just yesterday.
#4866
The 2023 R with the dct does 0-60 in 4.3 apparently, stock!
S$@#, golf's ain't playin' anymore lol
S$@#, golf's ain't playin' anymore lol
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#4869
5.3, but that dct time is nuts for a stock 4 door hatch. I think the dct R is cheaper than the civic type R as well?!! The Honda doesn't seem like a decent option compared to vw anymore, especiallly since the golfs actually look better, on top of being faster, AND cheaper. Well i learned something new this week thanks to this forum lol
I do still love my G though, she's not going anywhere!
I do still love my G though, she's not going anywhere!
#4870
5.3, but that dct time is nuts for a stock 4 door hatch. I think the dct R is cheaper than the civic type R as well?!! The Honda doesn't seem like a decent option compared to vw anymore, especiallly since the golfs actually look better, on top of being faster, AND cheaper. Well i learned something new this week thanks to this forum lol
I do still love my G though, she's not going anywhere!
I do still love my G though, she's not going anywhere!
Speaking of fast cars, I got to ride (not drive) in our first Acura Integra Type S yesterday. What a car! It is expensive, but it is definitely worth the $16k over a regular Integra. It is just a completely different animal. My only gripe is the rough ride on bumpy roads. On regular roads it is ok and it might be worth the sacrifice just for that absolutely direct connection to the road and organic feel of the car. It felt like a race car with the rough edges polished so it could work as a daily driver, if that makes sense. I think that is a tough feeling to attain in a street car and I totally love it. I don't think I have felt that since I got done tuning my G37. The STI Type RA took it one click too far on the dial of "race car mode" to be a good daily driver. The Type S just felt so connected to the road and the responses from the steering and shifting seemed extremely precise without being too much. That is a really fine line to straddle and Acura completely nailed it.
The Type S is an absolute looker too. I don't think there is a bad angle on this entire car. It just looks so purposeful, sporty, and aggressive. It looks very mature for the astonishing amount of performance capability that lies beneath. The inside looks very nice too. However, the one I rode in had the red accents and they just didn't look right to me. At least the seats had suede-ish inserts to keep you planted in corners and cooler in the summer as well as warmer in the winter. The only thing I think they changed from the Civic Type R interior that is not an improvement is the vent in the dash that is continuous in the Civic. It looks ok in the Acura, but I think it looks more cohesive in the Type R.
Ok so we better address the elephant in the room and compare it to the Civic Type R, because the Acura Integra Type S is a whopping $8,000 more and $16,000 more than a 6 sped Integra that is not a Type S. First off, yes I think the Type S is actually worth the money over a regular Integra. It is just a completely different animal. Initially, I was also thinking the Acura was worth the extra money over the Civic Type R because I knew the stereo was better, it had more features, and it is a bit more of a sleeper in the styling department. But now that I think more about it, I'm not so sure. If the Civic's ride was not too much bumpier than the Acura, it might be the way to go. Especially since the Bose stereo in the Type R is still pretty good. The Civic seats might be a bit tiresome getting into and out of every day, but once you get in they are like a warm hug. Just great seats in that car! I think the Acura would also benefit from the F1 type shift lights in the Honda.
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Maybe it’s the pics, but I like the red/black. And agree, I love the looks.
The S has definitely grown on me after watching reviews, and I like the better stereo, more cohesive interior colors, heated/power seats, etc. but the Golf R has all of that, plus ventilated seats, driver memory and a rear HVAC zone, and it seats 3 in the back. The S is a decent step up in money for something seemingly billed as less track more street car. I think the R strikes a better balance, and it’ll probably be the quicker street car in the stoplight Grand Prix.
The S has definitely grown on me after watching reviews, and I like the better stereo, more cohesive interior colors, heated/power seats, etc. but the Golf R has all of that, plus ventilated seats, driver memory and a rear HVAC zone, and it seats 3 in the back. The S is a decent step up in money for something seemingly billed as less track more street car. I think the R strikes a better balance, and it’ll probably be the quicker street car in the stoplight Grand Prix.
#4872
Maybe it’s the pics, but I like the red/black. And agree, I love the looks.
The S has definitely grown on me after watching reviews, and I like the better stereo, more cohesive interior colors, heated/power seats, etc. but the Golf R has all of that, plus ventilated seats, driver memory and a rear HVAC zone, and it seats 3 in the back. The S is a decent step up in money for something seemingly billed as less track more street car. I think the R strikes a better balance, and it’ll probably be the quicker street car in the stoplight Grand Prix.
The S has definitely grown on me after watching reviews, and I like the better stereo, more cohesive interior colors, heated/power seats, etc. but the Golf R has all of that, plus ventilated seats, driver memory and a rear HVAC zone, and it seats 3 in the back. The S is a decent step up in money for something seemingly billed as less track more street car. I think the R strikes a better balance, and it’ll probably be the quicker street car in the stoplight Grand Prix.
The Golf R is definitely the more well rounded car with AWD and a much lower lift over height for the hatch. I think the stick shift version would be close to the Type S in a "stoplight grand prix," but the DSC should walk the Type S (or either Golf R with a tune.) However, the Type S will probably decimate the Golf R on track. Practicality-wise the Golf R wins hands down. But if you are looking for sportier styling, more refinement, actual buttons, a better shifter, better brakes, much better wheels and tires, and an overall better driving experience, then the Type S takes it by a landslide. The Type S is definitely more expensive, but in this instance you most certainly get what you pay for.
#4873
My problem with the integra is that i see less of this
And more of this
Ilx
Ilx
Tlx
Tlx (hell we could throw in the new accord possibly)
Did we need to make a faster one of those, named an integra, or could we have just added a wider stance to one of them, dropped in the powerplant and drivetrain, and call it a tlx or ilx or accord type R / type S?
I dont know why, but i cant get over that? and it just wont let me see the car for what it is . It kind of sucks that my brain wont let me judge that car fairly, but i just cant. I hate it with a passion lol.
I also dont find any of them appealing tbh, kind of bulky/big nose shapes, with a mild short wagon instead of hatch shape.
The golf gti and R on the other hand look sharp, and appealing. Also feel like the 4 door g37, the later q50 are just way better looking sedans as well, GUILIA TOO , yah i said it! They have style, nicer lines.
I was so excited for the launch of the integra, so when my eyes saw this
It was over. Type r, type s, nothing could save it for me lol.
And more of this
Ilx
Ilx
Tlx
Tlx (hell we could throw in the new accord possibly)
Did we need to make a faster one of those, named an integra, or could we have just added a wider stance to one of them, dropped in the powerplant and drivetrain, and call it a tlx or ilx or accord type R / type S?
I dont know why, but i cant get over that? and it just wont let me see the car for what it is . It kind of sucks that my brain wont let me judge that car fairly, but i just cant. I hate it with a passion lol.
I also dont find any of them appealing tbh, kind of bulky/big nose shapes, with a mild short wagon instead of hatch shape.
The golf gti and R on the other hand look sharp, and appealing. Also feel like the 4 door g37, the later q50 are just way better looking sedans as well, GUILIA TOO , yah i said it! They have style, nicer lines.
I was so excited for the launch of the integra, so when my eyes saw this
It was over. Type r, type s, nothing could save it for me lol.
#4874
Stock or modded, the Q just is way nicer i feel.
it just has more "swagger"
Damn, i think i just sold myself on a q50 redline sport for next car after my g37 coupe days are done. Bloody hell, did i just make a practical and responsible vehicle choice? ****..
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My problem with the integra is that i see less of this
And more of this
I dont know why, but i cant get over that? and it just wont let me see the car for what it is . It kind of sucks that my brain wont let me judge that car fairly, but i just cant. I hate it with a passion lol.
I also dont find any of them appealing tbh, kind of bulky/big nose shapes, with a mild short wagon instead of hatch shape.
And more of this
I dont know why, but i cant get over that? and it just wont let me see the car for what it is . It kind of sucks that my brain wont let me judge that car fairly, but i just cant. I hate it with a passion lol.
I also dont find any of them appealing tbh, kind of bulky/big nose shapes, with a mild short wagon instead of hatch shape.
It almost seems as if it becoming taboo for cars to have 2-doors anymore.
It is bound to happen eventually. But I'm sure your Coupe days are far from being over just yet. Mine will never be.