What's Going on at Acura???
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Acura Integra. The name means a lot, so it makes sense that people are so up in arms over the upcoming 2023 Integra. But what role will the car play in Acura's game plan? How has the company held on this long? We're gonna find out.
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@shadetreemetalworks 2 жыл бұрын
My first car was a Legend, and my friends had a Vigor and Integra at the same time. We were very noisy and I would like to apologize to literally everyone.
@Patrick_Andrews917 2 жыл бұрын
You guys sound like my friends and I would've loved you XD my best friend has a CRX and my wife and I have 2 Integras
@e.l.9589 2 жыл бұрын
Apologizing is unmanly -John Wayne.
@billyray4716 2 жыл бұрын
I shant apologize, screw your ears
@umad42 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone goes through a "Louder is gooder!" phase, don't sweat it. I ran a 95 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.9 V8 with a literal straight pipe exhaust for like 4 months before I realized that the droning loudness was not, in fact, cool. But instead really annoying to literally everyone
@ezgezg8618 2 жыл бұрын
No worries Let em speak
@swaroopajit 2 жыл бұрын
I will never say no to seeing a well-made graph, Nolan! Data is always cool.
@joshuagibson2520 2 жыл бұрын
Numbers don't lie. Data is a lovely thing. Provided it's accurate and correct.
@smallbutdeadly931 2 жыл бұрын
While this is true, there are many ways to manipulate data with differing results
@tyty0071 2 жыл бұрын
Who's the genius that decided to use a white line on a light pastel blue background?
@joshuagibson2520 2 жыл бұрын
@@smallbutdeadly931 indeed!
@Cullinane2010 2 жыл бұрын
@@joshuagibson2520 numbers don't lie. Graphs skew the truth though.
@iconic6342 2 жыл бұрын
It is crazy how the 3rd gen TL type s has a timeless design that still turns heads till this day!
@insaneomatic34 2 жыл бұрын
@@morgan98801 you just dont have taste my man
@Neojhun 2 жыл бұрын
It's a good design overall. But the related Accord Euro of that generation is soo much more Sleek and Refined. A design that aged very well.
@wanglee21 2 жыл бұрын
Was titled the best looking TL. I had the type S blue.
@OhmiKuma 2 жыл бұрын
One thing not mentioned: I think the "Growing pains" Acura went through had a lot to do with the retirement of Honda's best engineers after the RSX, S2000, and NSX lines ended in around 2006. They added cars that didn't exist in Japan and they gave the styling to the US office (Beak). It wasn't just some sort of collective mind-haze at Honda/Acura going on. A lot of people in the comments mentioned that the build quality wasn't up to snuff after that era either... it all lines up doesn't it?
@adrianjabs5752 2 жыл бұрын
I agree a lot of cars get middle aged & bloated the manufacturer try to keep brand loyalty as consumers grow old and make money this is the problem Harley Davidson has had for years maybe get rocket bunny to consult !
@TheOne_p Жыл бұрын
The only beak Acura that looked nice was the 3rd Gen TL
@maj02jr Жыл бұрын
@@TheOne_p2nd gen TSX looked pretty good after the facelift, imo
@bezaabiy5945 2 жыл бұрын
I think one of the biggest automotive tragedies of the 08 recession is when Acura and Honda were in the process of creating the new Acura RL and were considering going rear wheel drive and developing a V10 for the new NSX, however when the market crashed Hondas president was sacked and replaced, this also coincided with the cancellation of the S2000. I feel like Acura would definitely have a more sporty brand identity if it never happened. An enthusiast can dream :( edit: on jason camissa's podcast The Carmudgeon Show ep. 58 he talks about how Acura has dropped the ball on car development, specifically talking about certain decisions that were made around their cars, highly recommend starting around 35 minute mark. Innocency distinguishes between good product and a compelling product and specifies that while Acura makes good cars they don't make compelling cars as opposed to buying a Lexus or BMW or any sporty luxury cars. Really interesting stuff.
@KardiFan2000 2 жыл бұрын
Also...Honda was just about to launch Acura in the Japanese (JDM) market before the recession hit. That would've given the brand a HUGE boost and a direct connection to its enthusiast roots.
@ty.exit140 2 жыл бұрын
YUP! Ur spot on bro. Tht RL was gonna have a 4.8L V8 as well. The brand would have been lightyears above what it is now in terms of sporty driving dynamics. Now they’re trending in the wrong direction. Imagine if the NSX was a V10 or if they decided to keep it more simple with a V8TT design. Them ditching Type S made it no better either. They’re lost and need to get their act together. Their recent design language is really well put together. The cars look up to par they just need the engines and power to back them up
@aydenu9057 2 жыл бұрын
@@ty.exit140 their sports cars do have the power, they’re just heavy, which is needed in order for the vehicle to be attainable, reliable, and at the same time be luxurious.
@ty.exit140 2 жыл бұрын
@@aydenu9057 I got a 06 TL its my first car. Had it for 4 years. Love the thing. Decent Power really good suspension setup. Enough to hve fun with but not enough at the same time. HP sells whether they know it or not. Yes u may lose some reliability but we are not asking for crazy numbers. The 355 in the type s is cool but it weighs 4200. Tht car needed at least 415-420 to bring in new ppl to the showroom nd for it to be formidable to the competition in sporty terms. Great car underpowered. U hve to come correct if u bring a car lik tht to the market. I love it and hope it gets aftermarket support. Its a good step but they need to push the envelope and stop being hesitant.
@LuckytheCharmander 2 жыл бұрын
From the notion I'd say they made the best with what they have bit man that would have been a fantastic era
@chiluco2000 2 жыл бұрын
I think the trouble started when it was difficult to choose from a high end Honda vs. Acuras. It should be an easy choice like with Toyota vs Lexus
@alexc7864 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Honestly myself I would definitely pick an Accord Touring over a TLX. It's a combination of Honda being too good and Acura being not good enough.
@bren.nan_ 2 жыл бұрын
honestly it's kinda hard for me with toyota and lexus for certain models, like i'd rather take a fully loaded sequoia than a lexus LX because personally the sequoia platform is a platform i am more familiar with
@DainLaguna 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexc7864 I guess it depends; I love the new accord, but the current tlx is def nicer on the inside. And if you want awd, you’re outta luck with the accord.
@kwamea.n1723 2 жыл бұрын
In Europe we only have Honda, from cheap to luxury models and Honda brand value top acura's one. it's easy
@maudepotvin8660 2 жыл бұрын
I have a TL 2013 305hp AWD and I can't have the equivalent in Honda. Acura's interior finishes are far more superior and you have much more powwwwwwaaaaaa bebe .. and great traction ! They definitely have the Honda reliability too ! (Damn, I didn't knew about the beck :3 )
@davidreed304 2 жыл бұрын
During the “beak era” I feel that Acura lost its performance edge as well. I believe the new Integra, while having the modern Acura styling cues, should have retained its previously smaller stature. It looks quite a bit larger than the civic platform they were once based off of. Premium should be about luxury and performance. The Type S does this, but I feel the base Integra should already do that. Then have a Type R that sacrifices luxury for an even greater performance increase.
@SwagMaster824 Жыл бұрын
I agree the car should be smaller. Civics are huge now and they’re basically the same size as an Accord if we’re being honest. Btw the new Civics look like crap in my opinion.
@gc1087 2 жыл бұрын
I actually like the new Acura Type S cars, they look really nice. Probably cost too dang much though.
@retroguy1976 2 жыл бұрын
nowadays yea markups up the wazoo
@TENTHIRTYONE 2 жыл бұрын
The TLX Type S is a comparative bargain when you actually look at what you're getting - kind of like how Acura's used to be. (Of course, that's assuming you aren't going to a dealer who is charging over MSRP.)
@gc1087 2 жыл бұрын
Cars are too expensive in general. Jobs don't pay more but things cost alot more.
@adamnagel7436 2 жыл бұрын
That's all cars today.
@David..... 2 жыл бұрын
@@TENTHIRTYONE 56k msrp is not cheap....
@benhartwig8753 2 жыл бұрын
At 5:27 Nolan says, “8 ladies and early 90s” instead of “late 80s and early 90s” love it!!! Love #Donut
@upset3149 Жыл бұрын
Was looking for this comment
@carrottopevans 2 жыл бұрын
“As you can see from the graph, the eight ladies and early nineties…” Nolan, was that on purpose? I laughed so hard lmao
@kittenswithketchup 2 жыл бұрын
I came here to make this same comment 😂
@andrewmikho5850 2 жыл бұрын
@@kittenswithketchup lmao same
@linda_jac 2 жыл бұрын
I was convinced I had lost it when I heard “eight ladies” 🤣
@louisbotha2236 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm not the only one who picked that up - I had to do a double take :-0
@thedruidzmademe666 2 жыл бұрын
thought i was going insane lol
@tatherton79 2 жыл бұрын
I had a 2006 RSX Type S. Today it's still my favorite car I've ever owned. It was the perfect combination of luxury and speed.
@robgeach8105 2 жыл бұрын
2002 rsx type s. not the shortest throws ever but still relatively short throws for a $24k car and by far the silkiest smoothest shifter I've experienced.
@anonymoususer1824 2 жыл бұрын
Speed? I like that car, bit I would say it was that quick. Very loud though.
@blackcoffee730 2 жыл бұрын
Loved my RSX. Still the best car I ever owned. I miss ripping through gears in that.
@to8840 2 жыл бұрын
Shocked you didn't mention the first gen Acura TSX 04-08, timeless looking car with Honda's bulletproof k24 (detuned from factory type-r) engine which has so much potential. Such a beaut, front and back end.
@sethalbee923 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have an 08 TSX with 217k miles and it's bulletproof
@vrshingh2767 2 жыл бұрын
I have 2007 tsx and it is great lovely car
@hellswindstaff91 2 жыл бұрын
had a 2008 TSX NAVI car was a workhorse until i sold it to my friends wife now it runs over 100 miles a day 5 days a week. 200k miles runs like a champ. if i could find a good manual TSX im grabbing it
@ashs3380 2 жыл бұрын
One of the few made in Japan Honda cars in modern times.
@youtubewatcher4792 2 жыл бұрын
K24A2 is a good engine, definitely made my EG civic more fun.
@AproposAndy 2 жыл бұрын
There's actually a motortrend piece made in period going over all the missteps to leave Acura in decline. You are mostly right though, as a company they didn't understand their buyer and lost their identity in the process.
@Aaphree 2 жыл бұрын
Yup. They didn't understand their buyer and didn't listen to those who wanted to buy. They ended the sporty lines of cars and killed off the V8s and V10s before they had a chance to enter production. Imagine how different things would be if we had a V10 NSX and V8 sports coupe/sedan from Acura instead of the TSX/TL they gave us
@richardr5888 2 жыл бұрын
@@Aaphree While I never would of been able to afford a V10 NSX, I would of snapped up a V8 RWD Acura in a heart beat. A shame neither exist.
@purwantiallan5089 2 жыл бұрын
@@Aaphree ever drove any Acura cars yet? For me i ever use one in Gran Turismo like RSX and NSX Type S Zero.
@purwantiallan5089 2 жыл бұрын
@@richardr5888 Yes. Acura should keep the MR Integras instead.
@Aaphree 2 жыл бұрын
@@purwantiallan5089 I had a 2004 TL manual, currently own a 2010 TSX manual. I've driven an 04 TSX manual, 07 TL Type S, 1st gen NSX, rode in a tuned 2017 NSX, driven a 3rd gen Integra, 05 RSX Type S. Also driven a 2017 MDX with SHAWD which was surprisingly entertaining for being an otherwise boring SUV. Ridden in various other Acuras as well
@mugensamurai 2 жыл бұрын
Here's what actually happened. Acura and Honda as companies got over confident and relied too much on customer nostalgia for success. While their competitor Hyundai,Genesis, and Kia took the innovative approach and actually listened to the enthusiast and offered something affordable and fun but Honda still kept their build quality over the years. Something Hyundai needs to learn from since their engines keep getting attention for build quality issues recently.
@PastPresentFuture360 2 жыл бұрын
Well said. Honda and Toyota just gave up on enthusiasts and now are scrambling to catch them at a time when the market has moved towards SUVs/trucks. Lexus is of course still strong, but the overall Toyota buyer is skewing geriatric. Mazda, Nissan, Mitsu and Subaru fought the good fight for a while but the market hasn’t been kind to sports coupes. Subaru capitalized and focused on their granola lineup, while Mazda jumped on the SUV bandwagon. Glad to see them survive (former RX-8 owner).
@ronijr4918 2 жыл бұрын
Very true BUTTT would you rather drive a cool ass car that breaks down and is in the shop 50% of the time orr drive a decent looking car that will almost never leave you stranded or break down a lot? You see you can't have both. I mean Kia/hyndai have came a long way but the reliability isn't there quite YET.
@Joe-tt3fg 2 жыл бұрын
Hyundai/kia are dog poop cars
@anthonybigsmoke5876 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@3ormorecharactersmaybe5 2 жыл бұрын
oh yeah, wait they forgot to mention that; the Korean brands have been working much more since 2008, and the result shows
@chucksmallwood7575 2 жыл бұрын
2007 TSX was my favorite car I’ve ever owned. I was disappointed that they abandoned it after the housing crash.
@alexcoyg3281 2 жыл бұрын
I love the way new TLX Type s looks inside and out, the ELS 3d might be the best audio for the buck and its not slow, but that price makes me want to get something "Nice" but used instead.
@KardiFan2000 2 жыл бұрын
Man, that 2008 market crash almost killed off Acura as a brand, they had major developments in the works...they were planning to make a RWD V8 flagship sedan, the 2nd-gen NSX was going to have a V10, and they were going to launch Acura in the Japanese market. Sadly, the crash scrapped all of those plans.
@jay92889 2 жыл бұрын
yup, the test mule for the v8 rwd drivetrain was a stretched tsx body!
@KardiFan2000 2 жыл бұрын
@@jay92889 Damn...I didn't even know they made a test mule for that! I thought it was just in the planning stages...
@Josh_Quillan 2 жыл бұрын
Acura is in the Japanese market now, at least (I think since 2018). No idea why, though. The exact same cars just have a different badge.
@KardiFan2000 2 жыл бұрын
@@Josh_Quillan They aren't in Japan yet. They do have a presence nearby in China though (and previously in Hong Kong).
@Josh_Quillan 2 жыл бұрын
@@KardiFan2000 I live in Japan; I assure you they are in Japan now. Or else where are these (RHD) Acuras I keep seeing in traffic coming from?
@wild_goose_0285 2 жыл бұрын
My dad's all-time favourite car was his '96 Integra GSR. And he was offended to his core by what they've done. But not at all surprised.
@hipster_tacos 2 жыл бұрын
Your dad has good tastes. I have a 95' Integra GSR now and I love that thing
@delavago5379 2 жыл бұрын
@Damar Fadlan lmaoooooo😭😭😭😭
@PotatosPotatoes 2 жыл бұрын
I'm like your dad. My favorite car was my 95 GSR. I had 3 friends with Teggies and we'd always drive together. I drive an Audi now. F*** Acura and their marketing morons.
@2_2_4_3 2 жыл бұрын
Back then if you owned a GSR let alone a Type R you were a baller! I'm 46 now, didn't own a GSR untill 2008. . Unfortunately sold it for 6500$ due to the housing crash... but now I'm back into a Honda. A Civic of course.. that was my first love. EG Coupe.. rebuilding it again now with a Acura B18B block and B16A head, Nippon Turbo GSR Pistons and Scat Rods, Type R IM, 1320 Big Tube Header and 3 Inch Exhaust . Then painting it white. Full interior, and also had weight cut. Car will be tuned again on E85.
@PotatosPotatoes 2 жыл бұрын
@@2_2_4_3 I bought my GS-R off a traveling insurance salesman for $7500 in 2001. I sold it in 2006 with 250k miles on it for like $3500 because I needed the money. Worst decision ever.
@dannyfresh6697 2 жыл бұрын
I had a 99' Acura CL manual and it was such a great car. Never had any engine issues with 300k miles
@CJP1012 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned an 87 Legend, a 92 Legend, a 92 Integra and currently drive an 05 RL. I sold Acura’s for a number of years. As a salesman in the early to mid 90’s, I was invited by Acura to “brian storming” events to discuss Acura’s place in the car world. Sorry to say, they didn’t really listen to salespeople. Personally, I thought the 2nd gen Integra was the best. When the 3rd gen came out, not one sales person I worked with liked the car. My suggestion 30 years ago is the same as it is today: 1. Keep the distinct names: Integra, Legend, etc. 2. Develop a true 8 cylinder luxury car to compete with Lexus and Mercedes S class. 3. Develop a better luxury experience for the owner 4. Keep the sporting edge
@triplethreatbet1511 2 жыл бұрын
Was looking for some RL love in the comments
@BelayaIvanka1 2 жыл бұрын
I remember that first impression I had when I saw the new beak nose TL for the first time. I had a TL at the time and the new redesign completely killed it for me. I went from an Acura TL to a Lexus IS300 all because of that beak nose. That being said, I never regretted my choice.
@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 2 жыл бұрын
That, too! They're competing against Lexus, and those customers don't walk away unhappy, just like most Honda customers don't. It's a cruel world.
@SuperSmoovy 2 жыл бұрын
Great option. Where acura mistepped for like 20 years, Lexus has been putting design language, engineering techniques, and reliability on the forefront. I love the look of the new IS350 over the new TL. Lexus understands proportions.
@FullThrottleCars 2 жыл бұрын
Let’s go I made it in a Donut video! That’s awesome! Thanks for talking about the Type S and including us! 6:35
@ntechplayz6155 2 жыл бұрын
Well done!!
@tonyg-2jz82 2 жыл бұрын
My first 2 cars were Integras. The first being a GS (LS with leather seats and premium sound,) and my GSR which I absolutely loved. I drove so many of my friends Type Rs though and helped build B20 Vtecs. To see the development turn into this is just heart breaking.
@spoontl 2 жыл бұрын
happy to hear the new focus is performance driven inspires me to continue building my 3.2L J series for an 06’ 6MT TL 🏁
@brendano7563 2 жыл бұрын
acura has made some cool products lately, even if some of the performance aspects are a bit disappointing. regardless, i like their current/future lineup better than the snoozefest of a lineup we had a couple of years ago around 2016.
@Ultra.Z33 2 жыл бұрын
100% agreed. That new grille is evrything
@adamgraham6265 2 жыл бұрын
The ZDX was the point that acura was truly lost
@shob8516 2 жыл бұрын
That moment when 2016 was 6 years ago...
@purwantiallan5089 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ultra.Z33 yes. The new grille also remind me a lot to Hummer H2.
@purwantiallan5089 2 жыл бұрын
@@adamgraham6265 lost in the dust in the shape of RSX.
@thatcopenguy 2 жыл бұрын
My reaction to people's reaction of the Integra : "I thought you guys knew" The Integra has always been based off the Civic. Honda doesn't even have the 2-door coupe anymore, there's no way they were going to develop one just for Acura. To be completely fair the Civic platform is getting too big to be "compact" anymore but that's a different issue.
@Refridgeratr 2 жыл бұрын
We all knew it was based on a a civic. What we didn't know is that it was going to look so BORING. It looks exactly like every other Acura
@ei15870031 2 жыл бұрын
we all knew it was based of the civic. However a 96' 2 door Teggy looks nothing like a Civic of the same year. And thats the point!
@Bolwbasaur 2 жыл бұрын
You could get a civic si as a coupe!! Even in the 10th gen so why would they not?
@baronvonjo1929 2 жыл бұрын
@@Refridgeratr This is nothing new. Have you seen any Genesis, Lexus, VW, BMW, Audi, Lincoln, Cadillac, Infiniti, Nissan, Peugeot, MB etc models lately? All have the same design stretch across different body styles. Of course their are some differences. I think the only brands to have a similar deisgn language but make their models look different from each other (mostly) is Kia and Hyandai. Kia has the tiger's grill and Hyandai seems to be going ham on the waterfall style head lights and triangles and whatever the name of that grill on the Tucson, Elantra, Sonata is.
@type26_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bolwbasaur as Steve said Honda isn't going to make a special platform just for a 2-door Integra. Civic coupes obviously didn't sell very well because if they did, they would've kept making it. At the end of the day, they are going to make what sells
@sadraabari5339 2 жыл бұрын
I think a reason Acura does not have as crazy sales as other Luxury companies is because of Honda. Look at the 10th gen accord 2.0t compared to the Tlx based on a similar platform. Accord is faster, is good looking, similar features for less.
@michaelfoulkes9502 2 жыл бұрын
TL sales plunged after Honda came out with the Accord Touring.
@jamessheafer3027 2 жыл бұрын
I got a beaked 2011 RDX and I love it! One of the most comfortable rides and a joy to drive!
@pinnedcomment8614 2 жыл бұрын
Today I learned Canadians say "sorry" so much that The Apology Act was passed in 2009, declaring that an apology can't be used as evidence of admission of guilt.
@anynonymous1585 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that
@the.wanginator 2 жыл бұрын
The other thing I didn't hear mentioned is the fact that Acuras aren't too different than a Honda these days. And if they were smart, they would have gone retro with the Integra....
@bravobrk 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think they are looking for our demographic of those who grew up with them, they want fresh blood and new generation of customers not for us "Older" folk to relive our youth. This is why I also believe they restyled the NSX instead of bringing back the old design.
@SuperSmoovy 2 жыл бұрын
@@bravobrk the nsx design was well thought out and fits the cars performance, and acuras great attention to detail. The integra they brought back looks like a shameless copy-paste of a civic with a different badge and grille. Acura sure has lost their way understanding their target audience. The civic already suits young adults, so where does this civic+ fit? Acura would have fools believe that this new integra is more premium than the new civic si even though they share the same parts(engine, transmission, options). This reminds of the RSX vs civic si, acura added leather, and called it premium.
@byungs 2 жыл бұрын
this is it. there is nothing that screams 'LUXURY' about acura. they all just seem too utilitarian, and the performance seemed to be equal or maybe just slightly better than a typical honda. if you're going to charge 25% to 50% more from your standard base brand, it has to either be super stylish (strike 1) AND either ultra luxurious (strike 2) OR stupid batshit powerful (like AMGs or M series; strike 3). there isn't any value to buying an acura otherwise.
@freddie5744 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. That’s why dodge found huge success with its charger, ford with its mustang. By going retro.
@freddie5744 2 жыл бұрын
@@bravobrk The first gen nsx has a timeless design. Looking at automotive pricing authorities, a clean low mileage 1st gen 2005 nsx t is priced similar to a 2017. Hence why Acura is discontinuing the nsx. Sales are pathetic. Due to a price factor but more so due to a shameful power plant. V6 twin turbo with 3 electric motors. Really?
@doctorjules187 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid as always, great research, great writing, great delivery. So many of these have some relevant economics history which I think is really important.🙏
@Veyronp87 2 жыл бұрын
great video. i do think them bringing back Type S is big. the performance of the cars seems to be a bit underwhelming when compared to the competition but its a step in the right direction.
@jamesham3635 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up driving during the 90's and the Integra brings back so much nostalgia but this refreshed version reminds me of when i first saw the refreshed Supra for the first time and thought, what the heck is that?! Not going to lie, I was hoping Acura was going to do it right but alas, it seems as though, Nissan 400Z is the only refresh that excites me for it's release.
@clxx1302 2 жыл бұрын
Unpopular opinion: I think the all-new Acura NSX was a great looking sports car and right amount of fast too. This Integra doesn't deserve it's name because this don't have the spirit of the legendary Integra. At least the 2022 Civic looks better than this.
@PotatosPotatoes 2 жыл бұрын
I own a 1970 240Z and have owned an Integra GSR. I couldn't care less about the new "Integra" since it's just a rebadged ILX. The new Z is going to outsell the Integra 10x over.
@theunknown2772 2 жыл бұрын
can confirm what was said about the TL Type-S, I absolutely adore mine
@mikephelan5940 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I like the new design I love that Acura is consistent across its models and have their brand design dialed in finally. Wish I could update my 2015 TLX with all the technology my 2020 Mid-level Osyssey has.
@wageslave387 2 жыл бұрын
The beak era Acura designs were simply too ahead of their time for most. The branding and styling was also the most cohesive at any time, so they knew. I have a stack of ZDX brochures and every page looks like something out of some art studio.
@manualdidact 2 жыл бұрын
As a huge fan of Honda, and Acura in the 90s, I really feel like their change in "design language" in the late 90s and 2000s was a mistake, even before the beak. Honda had a wonderful thing going aesthetically with their cars, inside and out. Simplicity, minimalism, clean uncluttered lines and elegant style. I think the Integra, Vigor, and Legend Coupe were great examples of this, and of course the NSX was its ultimate form -- to me one of the most beautiful cars ever made. The cars that followed took such a different path, with sharp angles and visual noise that in my opinion just cried out the loss of Honda's soul. I doubt they'll ever really recapture what I loved about the style of their older designs, but I do think they're moving in a good direction now.
@bravobrk 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you said, first car was an integra and grew up surrounded by acuras. But at the end of the day i want to try something else. So in a way I'm glad that Acuras changed their style and lost me as a customer, this also allows them to get new generations of customers. While those of us who grew up with them will move on. I don't want to be like those old guys that have only bought "Cadillacs" because their dad always bought them and in their 50-60 years of driving life have never driven anything else.
@captainlockes2344 2 жыл бұрын
100%! I was researching which cars to buy and found that Acura cars are just ugly. Something about the angled grilled just doesn’t look right. And the dashboard just looks bulky and uninteresting.
@xuavrice2338 2 жыл бұрын
So glad to finally see a nod to the TL, the 08 Type-S is the best looking Acura IMO. My 4th gen was totaled recently and the only thing I don’t miss is the beak :(.
@troyhonda71 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting that everyone complained about the break, have they even seen today's front ends?
@newburyparkfrogman8686 2 жыл бұрын
Why did you go for beak instead of another 3rd gen
@gary6576 2 жыл бұрын
The regular tl deserves some love too! Love that 3.2L
@alexc7864 2 жыл бұрын
@@gary6576 eh, it's nice but everybody wants the type s lol.
@amatureskater15 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexc7864 They made a type-s in the first TL generation ;)
@mikegoddard7354 2 жыл бұрын
Type S was my first car, and I'm never getting rid of it. We've had numerous honda's and they're amazing cars. Seeking to get the new type S as well.
@palosanto3111 2 жыл бұрын
I decided to lease a new 2023 Integra with the option to buy. I was on the fence to be honest. I owned a 2001 Acura Integra and loved it. You can’t compare the both. This is an attempt for Acura to keep up with its competitors not just please it’s 3rd gen fan base. I’m sold.. it’s everything I need and more.
@charlesm.8807 2 жыл бұрын
“The 8 ladies and early 90s”. lol.5:27
@Kurtster600 2 жыл бұрын
Thought I was the only one, caught me off guard
@SuperCarGuy2007 2 жыл бұрын
I hope the new Integra will be just like the Dodge Charger's history: from a badass 2-door muscle car that kicks ass, to an absolute monster of a sedan that's appreciated a lot, even when looking at the original models.
@tinystar3010 2 жыл бұрын
I still dislike modern day chargers. Went from a beautiful 2 door muscle car, to a family sedan. They look so bland nowadays. Dodge nailed the modern Challengers perfectly, but I'd never own a modern Charger, ever.
@amer2142 2 жыл бұрын
I hope
@SuperCarGuy2007 2 жыл бұрын
@@tinystar3010 Yeah I still hope they could bring it back to a 2-door coupe. Or if they could make a sedan Charger version, like the one we already have and a 2-door Charger version, it would be insane! :P
@robertstone9988 2 жыл бұрын
Integris have always been available as a sedan. Just so you know
@borla4491 2 жыл бұрын
@@robertstone9988 Thanx you!
@millanmixy 2 жыл бұрын
I have no problem with the new Integra look, was ready to wait and get it right away but what a disappointment when I saw that combo of 1.5T and CVT.. smh I could’ve survive 1.5T but CVT on sporty/luxury car is just idk what to say I was blown away…
@sirfartsalot1328 Жыл бұрын
Same here man! That 1.5t is so underpowered. Its laggy too for being such a small power plant. They really dropped the ball on the engine and tranny.
@millanmixy Жыл бұрын
@@sirfartsalot1328 Really disappointing which direction the auto industry is headed. I understand the need to have small vehicles but luxury brand with small engine and cvt is just too much.. If that car is 25k I can see it being great and more people would like it but 35k is just too much
@TheNostalgicFuture 2 жыл бұрын
Im here for a return to form for Acura. Had a friend in highschool with a TL and that was a fantastic car all the way around. I think the integra should be a coupe for sure. Maybe 4 door standard, and type s a coupe. Other than that, i like what im seeing from them. Energy i can get behind
@gregvarner9562 2 жыл бұрын
When the Acura "beak" first showed up on the TL one of the most popular options at the dealership I worked for then was to have it painted body color. It really did look better that way.
@umad42 2 жыл бұрын
Which is weird because I have never seen one with a painted grille. But I bet that was a really popular option, because that would look WAY better, just thinking about it without seeing it
@angelgjr1999 2 жыл бұрын
I’m overall not a fan of giant logos. It’s like you bought a moving advertisement. Looking at you, Kia.
@original__gmebvy 2 жыл бұрын
@@angelgjr1999 Kia logos are fairly small compared to Acura, which just has a big ass “A” logo right in the center of the grille. That’s more of a rolling advertisement than anything Kia has made
@angelgjr1999 2 жыл бұрын
@@original__gmebvy I’m thinking about the lettering of the T E L L U R I D E
@marettlogan4319 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching for about 3 years now I’m so glad that you guys are still going strong 💪 I appreciate everything you do and how you guys do so much for your fans 🤩🤩🤩
@bryden_smith 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@Frank_T1000 2 жыл бұрын
Finally, a video that takes an objective look at the new Integra and Acura as a whole. Great work Nolan. You are the first person I have heard, other than myself, say that new Integra is indeed an Integra based on the company's history. Yes, it doesn't look much like the old Integras, but it is still an Integra. Also, I couldn't agree more with the part about the "beak." I love my CU2 TSX, but man I had to get rid of that beak. Car looks so much better now hahaha.
@DrewLSsix 2 жыл бұрын
Integra fanbois pretending their tegs weren't always tarted up civics lol, hell, one of my favorite versions is the DA 4 door sedan, just a smart looking little sedan that for a while escaped being trashed by the kids.
@mikemathews2668 2 жыл бұрын
There is no sport look within this car. This integra is just a badged ugly sedan. They could have put more time in design.
@buckeye392 2 жыл бұрын
What grille did you go with to get rid of the beak? Trying to do the same on my CU2
@04tsxpower 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent topic! Been on my mind for a long time. My problem is Type S is no where near what it was. TL TYPE S was an ass kicker. Anyway great video and found a new channel 👍
@doilookwasted2u 2 жыл бұрын
The OG Integra was a unique car, in Type R trim the best FWD car ever made. The new one has no soul.
@tag206 2 жыл бұрын
The vigor was a unique car, the itr was normal in comparison.
@rajagopalkothandaraman152 2 жыл бұрын
I mean idk why people over hype the car like the supra and integra i like them i think it's just a problem of over hyping.
@tinystar3010 2 жыл бұрын
They aren't really overhyped when everything coming out afterwards went downhill. It was a steady climb of amazing 90s jdm, and since nothing significant came afterwards, all we're left with is boring modern day jdms, so everyone goes back to last best options available. I'd still own anything from the 90s jdm over any ANY car of modern day.
@doilookwasted2u 2 жыл бұрын
@@tag206 Before the 2nd gen Integra the Vigor was the best looking Acura
@kevinandrew_ 2 жыл бұрын
I think people got their hopes up from the integra way too high because of the type R, forgetting that the base Integra has always been based on the civic chassis.
@tsins 2 жыл бұрын
i absolutely love my rsx type s- My dad wants to sell it cuz it’s “too old” but there’s no way i’m getting rid of it.
@Animosity00 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah bro I got a '04 type-S with full bolt ons and KPro, thing still drives like a champ.
@tsins 2 жыл бұрын
@@Animosity00 sheeeesh i have a 05 type s and i’m struggling to pay my insurance AND buy car parts for it🤣
@Snoo42 2 жыл бұрын
A car being too old is never a reason to sell it If It runs and drives I see no problem
@tsins 2 жыл бұрын
@@Snoo42 exactly- but my dad sees the rsx as not the best first car for a 17yrold lmaoo
@alexc7864 2 жыл бұрын
@@tsins In a sense I kinda agree. You may not realize it but those RSX Type S actually can fetch over $15k depending on the condition. That big money for a 17 year old that's probably gonna damage it lol. All I'll say is be responsible so that you can prove your dad wrong!
@MaxwellDarwin 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, the shot with the yellow Integra at 0:12 is taken at the Private Honda Museum in Torrance, CA. No, you can’t get a tour there, but over the years we did get people asking us about it on social media quite a bit. I hosted several events there to the point where it just got boring, but it was always exciting to bring some new people there for events. I’m sure many people would be so jazzed to be able to go in there.
@Felixtav12 2 жыл бұрын
I own a first gen TLX and I gotta say I like the beak on this particular model it doesn’t look bad on a wide body. That being said I do think the new Type-S looks amazing and is probably a dream to drive
@michealnotmichael9488 2 жыл бұрын
5:27 “the eight ladies and early nineties” English is quite the hard language I will not lie Nolan haha
@floridathirteen 2 жыл бұрын
My first car in 2011 was a 2003 MDX, part of that middling sales era you mentioned. I loved that car to death it hit 430,000 miles with only minor oil line issues. It was unfortunately totaled by a deer in 2015, but I upgraded to a 2012 after that. This one is approaching that 200k miles mark and not a single significant issue. That's what brought me to the brand. That's what has made me decide I will continue to buy them for the rest of my life. Unbelievably reliable. I'm even okay with the beak at this point, it is just the perfect car for my needs and I love the style so much more than the other luxury SUV's.
@Ben-nx7yy 2 жыл бұрын
Are used to detail at a car dealership in Franklin Tennessee and God those MDX sold like bread and butter
@lanceguzman8096 2 жыл бұрын
You’re gonna be a future Lexus customer 😂
@carsandkitties 2 жыл бұрын
my 06 MDX passed 250k recently. Barely broken in!
@kentbremner7828 2 жыл бұрын
I want a 2012 mdx very bad to replace my Santa Fe but gas is expensive rn and I don’t wanna pay for premium gas lmao My Santa Fe tows my boat just fine but would want something a bit bigger n sportier
@IdrisFashan 2 жыл бұрын
2009 MDXer and 09 TSXer over here. Both over 300k. MDX is a freaking BEAST. Take it to the Rockies every couple weekends and it handles most trail ok. My TSX has that godawful beak, so I blacked it out but it still eats my soul. ☺️ So I took out the k24 and slammed it with pistons, changed compression, skunk2 header, ported cylinder head, ported oil pump, cat delete, coilovers, CAI and hondata. After tuning and Dino she hits 220 to the wheels. The beak will hurt less if I can get it to 250 at the wheels without turbo. Now it’s the fuel system upgrade, throttle body and intake manifold! Wish me luck… I seriously can’t believe how reliable my car is even after all these mods… and 312k kms. It’s still a daily for chrissakes 😆
@StevenBanks123 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve a 2004 TL. Great car. Fast, quiet, comfortable, great highway mileage.
@THEBIGLYO 2 жыл бұрын
I had a 2004 TL for 5.5 years , great car. Have a 2019 RDX A spec, great car.
@DoTheThingTheater 2 жыл бұрын
This is my new favorite Wheel House. Nolan has become such a fantastic host, about halfway through the video I've just been struck by how a good a job he does!
@SeanWithaFada 2 жыл бұрын
wheel house is definitely the best show on the channel imo, nolan is just great to listen to
@machupikachu1085 2 жыл бұрын
100% agree. I love Donut Media but much of the good content gets delegated to James, and I really can't listen to that guy for more than 30 seconds.
@tinytattoomike7943 2 жыл бұрын
I took a 89 integra rs and swapped a jdm b18c with s80 lsd trans with ls 5th gear swap That was a fun car it ate wrx Sti for lunch !
@lovemoney412 2 жыл бұрын
I'm fine with James but jeremiah burton🤮
@pleadinsanity621 2 жыл бұрын
As a 3rd gen TL owner, I can say that the community is awesome and Acura’s are wonderful to own
@bluedr3amz575 2 жыл бұрын
Straight love my 3G
@amiinsofly 2 жыл бұрын
3G love✌🏽
@irshangill9347 2 жыл бұрын
Facts love my 1st gen rdx
@amiinsofly 2 жыл бұрын
@@irshangill9347 that sh-awe drive system is no joke it’s pure comfort and confidence I drove through like 40 cm snow no problem with all seasons that’s one thing Acura didn’t flop on was handling I’ll give them that anyday
@slime2375 2 жыл бұрын
Factsssss lol
@brooks7894 2 жыл бұрын
I get why it’s polarizing, but I love the beak lol. Maybe not on every model, but in general. It was totally unique imo.
@wageslave387 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. Late 2000's Acura was peak design. So clean.
@neilvandeloo429 2 жыл бұрын
I've got a big, bulbous '09 TL. I absolutely love it. Can't see the exterior from the inside, and the interior is lovely.
@mattjose3470 2 жыл бұрын
I have an 08 TL Type S and it still looks beautiful after 14 years.
@alexc7864 2 жыл бұрын
It's honestly a timeless design. I think it'll look beautiful for at least another 20 years or more! I just wish the infotainment screen wasn't there because it's honestly the one thing that dates the car.
@Zydus6661 2 жыл бұрын
Love mine so much man. Glad to see other people love theirs too
@wheelsyproductions 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexc7864 honestly I painted my radio knobs/ selection button/ center console trim pieces all black and it honestly updates the interior more than I expected. New white interior LEDs help to w bringing the car up to date. And to be fair, the infotainment screen was pretty baller for the time haha
@alexc7864 2 жыл бұрын
@@wheelsyproductions yeah but nowadays it kinda sucks. Even screens from the mid 2010s are starting to look dated so I can't be too harsh. I would consider doing stuff like that to mine but I'd probably just be too afraid of devaluing it.
@LearningAutomotive 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a DC4, and currently have a DA9…at the start, I was excited about hearing about the Integra’s revival; after seeing the reveal, I’m fine with the new car, I just honestly feel a lot of us would be happier if it just wasn’t named Integra. Even if they started with a “blank slate,” it looks like they bit off the ILX’s design, we haven’t heard any news of a potential coupe, and it gives no such vibe as a legend brought back from the dead.
@iroekyjHD 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. "We started with a clean slate" *proceeds to call a 4 door 4k lbs car an* "integra"... it's sad, I really don't like any car from any manufacturer past like 2012 and I was hoping (being a dc5 owner) that the integra would be what it's meant to be.
@purwantiallan5089 2 жыл бұрын
@@iroekyjHD Integra 2003 model was a better car tbh.
@LearningAutomotive 2 жыл бұрын
@@iroekyjHD I agree, on multiple occasions I’ve been asked what car I would want if I couldn’t have my Integras and I honestly could never really give an answer. As far as what I can afford realistically, I’ve always been attracted to Acuras, and I was also excited for this, but honestly calling it an Integra was a miss. It’s a dope car, but for sure the Integra community had much higher/far different expectations than what we got.
@fifteen8850 2 жыл бұрын
@@iroekyjHD my man that’s a poor argument to make. You don’t even know if it’s 4K lbs and the integra’s been offered in a 4 door config before
@iroekyjHD 2 жыл бұрын
@@fifteen8850 yeah, youre right I'm going to go out and spend as much as I would on a small house just for a "new" car
@henrymacleod2188 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up riding in my dad's '04 TL. He loved the manual transmission. Went out and got myself a 2020 ILX, love it!
@henrymacleod2188 2 жыл бұрын
He also drove his TL to about ~300,000 miles
@TheRealKhazzy 2 жыл бұрын
I owned a 99 Integra DB8 Manual for almost a decade. I still miss that car and it was just a GS. It was a solid car. Went to Subaru and Honda years following and as you stated in the video, I have returned to Acura. I got a TLX Type S last fall and I love this car through and through. A few quirks but honestly, it has been a an awesome experience. Comfortable and fun. And without any dealer markup.
@Tylorgng. 2 жыл бұрын
My first car was a 2003 CL-S. Man I loved that car, heated leather seats and everything. And 260hp for a small coupe was enough for me
@jazzyboy7784 2 жыл бұрын
I still have mine....I bought it in 2006...it's just a fun car now...has 215,000 miles on it...still going strong.
@leeswea_dagoat4961 2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@papamauryc2300 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm happy donut doesn't do everyone else do. They dont just say negative stuff that everyone else has already said but actually say some positives. Great vid donut as always 👍
@abdulgill5013 2 жыл бұрын
yeah that's great
@dodobono452 2 жыл бұрын
The car is trash
@Donut 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kronic420 Keeps doesn't make cars
@lespaulguitarist92 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much, they say to just: Settle down.. NEVER SETTLE DOWN with this car just because it drives like a car.
@lespaulguitarist92 2 жыл бұрын
@Neon shitting on the product and poor sales numbers will send automakers the message that they screwed up.
@nujabeez6573 2 жыл бұрын
My advice to many before you criticize is to see the car in person and if you have the opportunity drive the car and then give your final opinion
@oliverliu5065 2 жыл бұрын
I love how the thumbnail is the Integra sold in China, which is under the Honda brand.
@ranggaajibaskara1809 2 жыл бұрын
Acura Integra actually was my first Tamiya, I agree that the design was timeless. The wrong side is, that I feel Acura's design tends to be sporty than a luxury one
@sspringss2727 2 жыл бұрын
True, but i just saw the Integra in performance red... it's beautiful.
@jairofernandez4361 2 жыл бұрын
Acura used to be a huge upgrade (performance, luxury, looks etc) from a typical Honda, now the differences are minor. I couldn’t believe for an extra 10k I only get an added 15 hp and minor bells and whistles. Went with a Honda Touring 🤷🏽♂️
@pureblackfire511 2 жыл бұрын
yep, and the Accord sport is faster than the 2022 TLX anyway. and the Type S is double the Accord's price.
@3DollarColorplus 2 жыл бұрын
My first car was a TL, fo a 17 year old in high school that thing was quick! I miss it a lot
@muneno1066 2 жыл бұрын
Had a 94 integ back in the day. Can't wait to get the 2023
@rushmatic 2 жыл бұрын
Acura’s biggest mistake was changing their model names to an alphanumeric scheme; thus proven by the _NEW_ Integra reintroduction. Going from Legend to 3.5 RL to RL proves how uncertain the brand is of themselves. I went from owning a first generation Legend and a second generation Legend to no Acuras in the past 15 years. I miss the brand and the new car buying experience I once had with Acura.
@kevinandrew_ 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the old names were way better. But I don't think the names could've saved them from sub-par interiors (compared to other premium brands) and the beak lol. I actually do like where they're going with the new TLX, RDX, MDX, we just need the names of the sedans back, and hopefully the integra is a sign of that.
@Sn1p3rSn4k3 2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know the "driver's" that these automakers talk to when they decide things. I imagine a room full of Karens talking about safe and stylish....creativity is dying
@s.willis8426 2 жыл бұрын
It was more in going with the flow of what Luxury Brands were doing. Every luxury car brand was using Alpha Numeric naming at the time. Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Infiniti, all used Alpha Numerics. Strangely when Acura converted from names like Integra and Legend to letters and numbers, Porsche was switching from names like 944 and 928 and going into names like Boxster and Cayenne.
@CHEGTO 2 жыл бұрын
Acura needs to take its design team out to a big fancy dinner then take them outback and 🪢 👔 and then start over but I don't drive acuras or Hondas so 🤔 hmm maybe they just aren't really sure about what the design of there car should be
@donnad3133 2 жыл бұрын
No rwd and no v8 also affected the brand
@6SpeedTA95 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up a huge Acura fan (I'm nearly 40 today). I loved their stuff in the 1990s and even into the early 2000s. The 3rd gen TL type S was solid, the first gen TSX was amazing. The Integra was great. They lost their way. Their current lineup is ok, their RDX and MDX are excellent (we just bought a 2022 MDX). I'm in the market for something to replace my 335i and was excited about the TLX Type S, but again they missed the mark. It's close, but yet so far away. The package is poor, it looks good but has less room inside than a 3 series with the footprint of a 5 series. It makes less power than the M340i AND gets significantly less MPG. They basically missed again on that car. Have you done a similar video on Infiniti? They're in abysmal shape at the moment, I think they're close to death if they can't get it together in 3-5 years.
@xxNickxx23xx 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a huge fan of the new Type S and will be buying one. but I must say that you make some really good points.
@gabebandz6510 2 жыл бұрын
I feel lik ur not lying
@6SpeedTA95 2 жыл бұрын
@@xxNickxx23xx they look fantastic just do your homework. In that space there are some amazing options and the m340i is pretty effing ridiculous (in a good way)
@xxNickxx23xx 2 жыл бұрын
@@6SpeedTA95 Oh trust me... I most certainly did. I was paying attention to that car before it even came out. I own the 3rd gen type s and I've looked at their competitors already. I choose this car because I'm a firm believer in Honda reliability. If I wanted overall performance I would go with the beamer no question. Even the Genesis is faster for less money.
@coreymegran6332 2 жыл бұрын
8:11 That’s the best muppets burn I’ve ever heard. Nolan you’re a genius.
@3trotter Жыл бұрын
Just got a new 2023 Integra. Been loving it so far!
@barkingbellow708 2 жыл бұрын
Personally I absolutely love Acura. I like the NSX and the sport models of the sedans. But I just think Lexus does it just a little bit better.
@s.willis8426 2 жыл бұрын
I've always felt the big 3 of Europe and the big 3 of Japan compete more in pairs. Lexus vs Mercedes, Acura vs Audi, BMW vs Infiniti. Lexus and Mercedes make land yachts that isolate you from the road. BMW and Infiniti both make stiffer sportier rides and are RWD or AWD designs. Acura and Audi try to find a sweet spot in the middle between sporty and luxury and make either FWD or AWD models.
@MrTresto 2 жыл бұрын
@@s.willis8426 so basically since Nissan is barely producing any cars, and most of what it does now is lackluster, BMW doesn't have a competitor anymore?
@ladiddas 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrTresto I don’t even think they compete in pairs cause they don’t, Acura and especially Infinit have been on the decline, and Lexus has stagnated. I say Merc, BMW, and Audi are trading blows amongst themselves because that’s their home turf and they all sell comparatively to each other.
@AndyZULUL 2 жыл бұрын
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@to8840 2 жыл бұрын
Lexus barely changes their styling and the infotainment system is always outdated. The interior from the IS models from 2014 still looks the same from inside but the the exterior styling has edged acura from 2009 to 2018 thats for sure.
@bruhnt5063 2 жыл бұрын
Day 255 of asking Donut to bring old B2B back
@casaaj2308 2 жыл бұрын
Come on Donut, we know you can do it!
@muhammadwahyuhidayat21498 2 жыл бұрын
And also,Money pit want miata back on track collaborate #Hoonigan X #DonutMedia will be awesome👍👍👍
@TheCarKrazeOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
I miss those episodes ☹️
@Sylou1006 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t ever stop asking donut
@rantmtr 2 жыл бұрын
i want the new car show
@jcplays5831 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously though, the new Acura anime commercial is dope. And I want more
@Reefer-Rampage69 2 жыл бұрын
My dad had a 2000 Acura Integra Type R when I was born that he shortly had to sell afterwards:(((, I thank it and him for getting me into cars wish he was still here ❤️
@sstevocamaro 2 жыл бұрын
I had an ‘87 Integra with the 5spd manual as a first car. I sold it for a ‘94 Z28. Damn I miss my Acura. It was a fun tossable car indeed!
@Bokuzen035 2 жыл бұрын
I own a 2013 Acura TL no complaints. It's got the right amount of power, anything more would be a waste in a daily driver, in my opinion. The thing that stands out is the handling and tractions control. SH-AWD feels amazing with a good set on tires. It's only enthusiasts that complain. In terms of second hand cars you can get insane value buying an Acura. They don't have the brand recognition in the used market like Toyota and Honda do, even though it's Honda owned brand. 2014 Honda Accords with less features and more miles were selling for same price as my Acura.
@devincampbell960 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I got about 110k miles on it with zero issues. Never have had any huge issues nonetheless. In my opinion it doesn’t look half bad, but the beak was a bold choice. Great power, great handling, great performance.
@nalee1 2 жыл бұрын
Driving an Acura TL 1999 still runs good
@gahbah274 2 жыл бұрын
What about all the transmission issues they were having in the early 2000's? Has that been resolved?
@amiinsofly 2 жыл бұрын
@@gahbah274 I had my 06 TL and it ran 250k miles original Tran but I maintained it very carefully changed the tran fluid here and there and was easy on the pedal it was mad reliable
@mr.whiskey3534 2 жыл бұрын
@@gahbah274 Owned a 2003 TL. It was reasonably reliable...except for the sub par seat heater relays, went through 2 sets in first year. Dashboard foam slowly disintegrated over next 7 years around the vents and blew foam bits around the cabin. Transmission started to slip occasionally @ 110k miles. Was worse with cold winter temps. Two ignition coil failures @115k and 130k miles. Heater and a/c dashboard controls would fail to actuate until cabin was heated. Traded it in with 139k miles for a new base model 2011 Honda....no problems and still driving it today.
@jaromor8808 2 жыл бұрын
The beak? I do agree absolutely!
@Justyouraverageguy94 2 жыл бұрын
My first car was an integra. I loved it. My buddy owns a TL type S. I drove and was left speechless. I loved it.
@raghavanpradeep2434 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nolan and other Donut Media members, I truly appreciate the work you do and hope you revive Money Pit and make a Hilow a daily series! From Chennai, India
@raghavanpradeep2434 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dan_R That is true
@raghavanpradeep2434 2 жыл бұрын
They could maybe bring back the Bestest
@jaydub5515 2 жыл бұрын
So disappointed in Acura. As a Honder man, I'd love to see some old school N/A VTEC engines being produced, but I get that alot of legislature s won't allow it. But they could bring back the Type SH with a 6 speed manual and drop that in the new Teggy
@MJ-uk6lu 2 жыл бұрын
At least supercharger over turbo.
@peterstoyanov7897 2 жыл бұрын
@@MJ-uk6lu turbo is better than supercharger
@jreyes2464 2 жыл бұрын
@@peterstoyanov7897 facts
@purwantiallan5089 2 жыл бұрын
@@MJ-uk6lu turbo over supercharger for me.
@MJ-uk6lu 2 жыл бұрын
@@peterstoyanov7897 Not in a single way. You get same boost, but you get lag, uneven power band.
@gabeitxhez 2 жыл бұрын
love acura, i got a tsx rn bout to install a new intake in it. def want an integra down the road
@carlmelville 2 жыл бұрын
I've had four Acuras in a row, starting with a 2002 TL-S (in 2001). Two were in beaky, but I bought them in spite of the beak. May it rest in peace. Great cars, though now I drive a Tesla. Nice video. Well researched.
@rlsedition 2 жыл бұрын
It's always been amazing to me how well Honda understands the Accord/Civic markets, but NOT the luxury market at all.
@HayBaiLs420 2 жыл бұрын
Just looking at the Prototype made me appreciate the RSX so much more. That's like the only thing the prototype reveal was good for.
@nvrndingsmmr 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure RSX prices jumped when everyone saw how lame this new Integra looked lol
@jacob31993 2 жыл бұрын
I love my Acura RSX and I think that if Acura properly prices the new Integra that it will have success. Call maybe even having it perform in some rally races like the old RSX use to can do great for marketing
@mongoos4 2 жыл бұрын
Favorite line from this video @5:26 - "[...] the eight-ladies and early nineties [...]" I do that ALL THE TIME!!!
@jackdoyle2611 2 жыл бұрын
My 2nd Generation TL that I had as my first car was really was one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. It sounded great, was good on gas, extremely comfortable, and went like stink when you wanted it to. A far cry from what they’re offering now and I wish they could get a bit of that spirit back
@trundlepufpendants 2 жыл бұрын
04-08 manuals- soooooo good
@mofayer 2 жыл бұрын
My second was a a first gen type S, absolutely loved it. 6 cars later and that tl is the most nostalgic car I owned.
@jackdoyle2611 2 жыл бұрын
@@mofayer yeah I have lots of fond memories of putting the cocky dudes with all the V6 S197 and new edge mustangs in their place in high school lol.
@nalee1 2 жыл бұрын
Driving an Acura TL 1999 as a high schooler. Still runs good
@moneymantronald4520 2 жыл бұрын
My first car rn is an ‘07 TL and driving it in the highway for the first time and hearing the VTEC kick in made me realize why people love cars so much
@Leek_ee 2 жыл бұрын
The 3rd Gen tl type s was one of the best they’ve built by far. I wish the tlx type s could come in a manual. 😭. Loved the fact the tlx type s is now a turbo v6 with awd, still including brembos. If only it came in manual.
@beb1527 2 жыл бұрын
Agree about the TL type S. I had a 1992 Legend LS 4 dr manual. I got the regular TLX for my wife. There is a lot of good in the TLX. I don’t like it enough to say that the type S with a manual would make me want one as much as I wanted that legend. I think I would buy an IS 350 in a manual before I’d get the TLX type S in a manual. I’d take my current car with a manual before I’d buy either of those (9th gen V6 Accord) The TLX is so big on the outside, with so little space inside. The back seat is smaller than a civic. You sit so low. The huge front end is nice but you sit too far back. If they make an Integra Type S with the TLX 2.0 engine, AWD or LSD, with a manual, I will definitely test drive it.
@Leek_ee 2 жыл бұрын
@@beb1527 agreed
@lancedooley7558 2 жыл бұрын
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@hellswindstaff91 2 жыл бұрын
agreed have 2 of them
@goose3246 2 жыл бұрын
I own I put a tone of miles on my daily 2016 RDX, drives great, reliable, confortable, would recommend and I’ll probably get a RDX A-Spec soon
@harrisrajpoot.4336 Жыл бұрын
Honestly the new intagra is starting to grow on me and I feel like with a few modifications exterior wise it could look a lot better kind of like the 2018 Honda type R where you can have a few changes on the exterior to make it nicer
@Vin80_ 2 жыл бұрын
I feel the rear of the new Integra kinda looks like an RSX, and the RSX is my favorite version of the Integra. Honestly if they made a coupe model next to the sedan I’d be happy.
@albchu 2 жыл бұрын
At least they didn't call their 4 door a coupe (Porsche and others are doing this).
@stiffybeanie4148 2 жыл бұрын
@@albchu Still remember when Mercedes called their SUV a coupe
@albchu 2 жыл бұрын
@@stiffybeanie4148 there needs to be some accountability.
@dmchau777 2 жыл бұрын
As much as I hate the beak on my '08 RDX and the poor quality interior, I have to say it's a great handling car. The SH-AWD is very much appreciated for the Canadian winters. We just got hit with a huge snowstorm last night and the RDX handles unplowed roads with ease.
@jacksondexter7705 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, the beak makes them unique :) I like my 09 TL SH-AWD. It kicks ass in the snow. A lot of fun in the corners too, it really powers through them.
@dmchau777 2 жыл бұрын
@@jacksondexter7705 Yeah, they're definitely fun for a CUV. Mine's sitting at about 320k km on the odo and refuses to give up. In true Honda fashion, the body will likely rust out before the engine goes.
@KitKitChanIsaac 2 жыл бұрын
@@dmchau777 The sun would turn into a red giant before the engine dies
@skydive7054 2 жыл бұрын
yeah my mom had the same model. interior quality was very low, the center console's leather stripped quickly.
@dmchau777 2 жыл бұрын
@@skydive7054 i forgot about that. Yeah the center console was the worst! I bought an eBay replacement strip of leather and it's been great since.
@renzl2337 2 жыл бұрын
My first ever car is the 3g Integra. Then went to 2008 TSX. Now a 2.0t Accord Sport.
@edoug0044 2 жыл бұрын
I had a CL I loved it. It was fun to drive.
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