@Sickstringfarm Every car, to a certain extent, is going to have noise. It's all in what you desire, right? For Integra, it's a car that is meant for a lively buyer, someone who wants more fun, but offers some refinement. So I believe the Integra strikes a perfect balance between engagement, and comfort. The noise is not bad at all. But if you want it to be super quiet, this probably requires you to decide for yourself, but it's definitely not a noisy car, and gves a good experience to hearing the engine and your surroundings, while still being super fun! ;)

@austinpfoster Awesome! I take it your TLXS is Performance Red? Such a pretty color Acura has created! Saw the Red Integra Type S as well in red...stunning!

@deegee8042 The performance Red looks stunning, I agree. Acura nailed the colors on the Integras for sure. As far as the paddle shifters, I never bothered trying during test. I was so surprised at how well the CVT performed that it was enough for me! My other video of the canyon drive also solidified it for me. My friend who tested with me did try the paddles and liked them and I know Acura tried to make it fun. True, the 1.5l Integras are not powerhouse, but they are plenty of power for most people and its PLENTY FAST. My only gripe with CVT is the sound. I can't get over the CVT drone! If you have your music loud, may not even notice, especially in Sport mode. The 6MT is absolutely more fun. Even if I was in stop-and-go traffic, I'd opt for the 6MT. I still absolutely love my Aspec 6MT. Speed cameras?!

@@PlasmadaeDal yes bruv speed cameras everywhere, as in if u go at least 9miles or over there will be a giant flash that takes a pic if your tag and u get at least $40 ticket, all over DC, Maryland and Virginia and it sucks, that and we also have horrible traffic hence why I have little interest in investing too much money into a race car when I can rarely open up without consequences

@deegee8042 That's a bummer! The 6MT will at least give you all the feels of engagement and fun while not having too much power to be worried about. The Aspec definitely is fast, but on a smaller scale hehe. What people say is slow car fast. With those speed traps hidden all over, sounds like you'll be trying to find some canyon roads outside of DC on the weekends! I like to get to the canyons every Saturday morning, if I can, because like you say, Regular city driving just doesn't quite cut it. However; the other option you may want to consider is the ITS! It's not quite as comfy as the Aspec, but it's a LOT of power but comfortable. No memory seats like the Aspec tho :/ It's got some race car in it, but still being really nice. I still believe the Aspec is one of the very v3st daily drivers on the market!

Yea bro I agree, canyon and little random windy roads are whats up and thankfully we do have some here and there. I had a red integra years back when i was 24 ish and I think its cool I have one again 😅 . I would love to stick with the Integra I love it. If i can i would like to swap to the manual…. If I cant the CVT will do and I would also do some minor mods eventually like adding 40-50lbs of hp/trq, some exhaust, tinting windows and maybe a wrap/body kit, and rims when they get old or scratched, which a sadly got a teeny one against a curb 🤬

@deegee8042 No way!! I love Integras as well, as you may have guessed from my other videos. I still have my OG '98 GS-R, and still drive it! When Acura announced the new Integra, I was suuuuper excited! These cars are so great! I'm really curious what the future holds ;)

@@yrnx9334 It's an accessory from Acura, actually! Pretty dope, eh?

@mrshawn90 Nah! Honda offers this as an accessory. Welcome lights are actually pretty nice, but probably not as sweet as your side piece 😜

@@leonardmsl68Here's how I react when it truly rains! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9mYh8ae3tGYdKs.htmlsi=WIgTm5XRUBXxZ2pZ

@@briannwo1900 hahahha! Boohoo, indeed! Teggy 2 really doesn't mind, but fr a sprinkler! Hah!

Bro is driving an Acura 😂 far from rich

@Unrealenting Hehe, "rich" is a mindset, right? Rich in blessings. Rich in fun. Rich in friendship. Can't complain about that! 😀

@@Unrealenting 98% of the planets population can’t afford a Acura. Only the wealthy 2%

@@PlasmadaeDal it’s an adjective bud, look at the context, a rich individual wouldn’t buy an Acura nor would they care if it got a little wet. Just because you can barely afford it, does not mean everyone else can barely afford it

@@ZigArrok55 Done, and Done! Haha!

@brucestrickland8561 There are always gonna be allegations out there. So far, my 2023 Aspec is running really smooth! I will say this, though...and take it with a grain of my own paranoid salt...I NEVER look at the maintenance minder! I ALWAYS service the oil every 4-5000 miles....never any later! Even if it says I'm 80% life left, I ignore it, and take in for service.

@@PlasmadaeDal Another allegation: Those 10,000 mile recommended oil changes are good for the original owner who trades after 30-40,000 miles. Not so good for the next owner. I've been seeing 5,000 as a realistic oil change interval, and I'll go with that.

@brucestrickland8561 Yep! I will ignore all advice and go with every 4-5000 miles and you should be good. If you were to ask an engine engineer, they would say every 3-4k :)

@@PlasmadaeDal Yeah, I'm thinking 5K at the most, probably make 4K the ceiling. Just took it in for a change at 1,500. It would have been sooner but the garage had to schedule me two weeks out. Years ago I followed my Dad's example: 2K. WAY before today's turbos.

@@brucestrickland8561 Great example! Now that engines are much more efficient, I add on a fee more, but 4k is a nice spot to look at. I don't think you'll go wrong with it. 😀 Hope all is well with you!

@LukeO-1234 Not an "Ouch", it's a "Pounce"! 3000 RPM for an Acura is no big deal. At 3k, you'll be getting about 33-ish MPGs, so pretty great!

@@PlasmadaeDal I suppose. I'm just used to my 2020 TLX being at like 1800 rpm at 75

@LukeO-1234 Yeah, it's a different beast. These 1.5s have a lot of efficiency but great engine output. One of the things that's so sweet about what Acura has done to the Integras is a little higher-revving engine, with a little more sound as you drive. Makes the experience a little more immersive, I think 😀

@@PlasmadaeDal I've been considering trading my 20 TLX for a Integra manual. Not sure yet because I also like the Honda Ridgeline but I know they're different sides of the totem pole

@@LukeO-1234 Indeed, the Ridgeline is a different animal completely, but if you do mostly road travel, with occasional trips to the hardware store, Ridgeline is great. I am waiting for a more aggressive look before I consider, but I'm a Tacoma guy, and once you've driven a Taco, it's hard to go to something like Ridgeline...I expect some special stuff to happen in a few years. The 6MT is super versatile as well, but I wouldn't ever want to take it off roading because I think it's too nice for that. Put winter tires in in winter, and it's unstoppable!

@Sickstringfarm Whats the noise you're hearing?

@iAmsha White and black contrasting is a pretty dope combo, eh? What we should really call it is Stormtrooper Edition, but Disney won't allow it haha

@genderlessyoutubefanperson What we chose ended up being perfect for winter driving. Handled like a beast! Handling in Winter tires is already quite different than summers, but width we did 8.5 roughly

@@PlasmadaeDal Those are 8.5J wheels? Those 245 40 18 sure look pinched and on like 8 or 7.5J wheels. Interesting. Maybe the camera angle fooled me.

@@genderlessyoutubefanperson Yeah, the calipers were SUPER close to the rim, but otherwise, they were fantastic. Calipers undamaged as well. Width and the ICE X were superb.

@@PlasmadaeDal I bought 255 45 20 Michelin X-Ice Snow tires and will install them on 20x9J wheels. Those are the minimum wheels and tire width and diameter I can install on my vehicle cos the disks/calipers are massive.

@genderlessyoutubefanperson I hear you! The X Ice are a phenomenal choice. OEM size on Integra Type S is 19", but we went 18 to have a taller sidewall for a more-forgiving ride in the snow. It gave it SUCH a plush ride. Holy moly, talk about Comfort Mode Plus!

@odubble Same 200 HP fun! Definitely not a powerhouse, but off the line, the Aspec will whip even the Integra Type R. But Integras are more than raw power and speed, they are beauty, and balance rolled into an incredibly fun ride! I love all the Integras from over the years 😀

​@PlasmadaeDal your joking right? That car is slow! The type-r does 0-60 in 6.2 seconds! This car does it in 7 seconds! You'll get smoked, lol

@lluneytune Absotootely not joking, my friend! The great thing about these cars is they dont need to be speed demons or powerhouse demons to be fun! If all you look at is 0-60, there's a lot to miss. Take this on a winding canyon road, and you’ll have the time of your life! The 0-60 rating is something higher echelon cars need to post, because that's a lot of their competition and what that market segment looks at....lots of cars are fast, which is fun, sure, but where I find true enjoyment in cars is the balance and articulation through fun roads that twist and turn, and corner! And this car has a 6MT! Mind 🤯 ! Super fun!

@granular1 You know Mr. Ikeda, of Acura, led the design team for the Acura TL back in 2004, and he's here with Acura today ;) Acura genes, through and through!

@bimer420 Helps TONS! Actually truly amazing! With snow tires, these are unstoppable 👌 😍 🙌

@@mustangruben Only rattles on my Aspec is the hatch release, and should be easy tonl insulate. Not bad other than that!

@@xuimod Did some research for you! kzfaq.infoYWFGwnjeb1Y?si=ABRjUPP8XLsYbXI_

@@dmironyuk Sounds interesting!

@drizzle824 I think it's about 1800 psi, however, I don't know if I can recommend it, because it's slightly more pressure than I would like (i want about 1500 psi). I'm currently looking for an ideal pressure washer. Until then, I have some very low pressure units that I use....but I'm to a point where I may get rid of all my greenworks, because I now have about 5 different battery types and it's getting ridiculous. This particular pressure washer is not powerful enough for me for other, non-car projects. I'm hoping someone makes an all-in-one unit....still looking for it!

@@mrfandango3000 hahaha! Indeed, indeed! That coat does wonders! (Or hoodie in this case 😜 )

They are beautiful! 😍 🤩 👌

@@PlasmadaeDal is yours a manual?

No. There are a few reasons for me...1. Those cars are driven HARD, they are like rentals. I'm sure they would be fine, but for 32, you'd have a brand new vehicle. 2. The depreciation once you drive a brand-new vehicle off the lot is substantial, so think of 2k depreciation instantly. That puts you at 30k or less...and it's brand new, and you know it hasn't been abused by folks driving it hard. 3. There's nothing like taking delivery of a vlnew vehicle, knowing exactly how it's been driven, and all of that. I'd recommend new....over the life of the loan, not much different (of course, interest rates are RIDICULOUS right now). If you plan on keeping it for a long time, should be good. If you think you really want it, offer 24k OTD, and make sure they honor the 2 year warranty, etc. Keep me posted on how that goes!

Yeah, baby! Haha!

So far, so good, m'man! People have been kind so far.

Aren't you a ray of sunshine!

seeing this interrupted your day, i can tell you as a modern person aren’t happy 🤣

@@Tomoose Hahaha! I know all Acura owners are, right? 😜 😜 😜

@@PlasmadaeDal of course, happy and reliable 🤣

@@Tomoose teehee! Indeed, it's always a good time! Enjoy! 😀

Hahaha! Type S would be nice dressed in some carbon, I'm sure....but grandma's carbon? 😆

@@PlasmadaeDalHa! I meant the protective shipping plastic that could be seen on the door jamb and the front side of the drivers seat....

@@JeffPowell-jb4rr lol! You have to watch my full review reveal! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZOYYNFhsKqmcZ8.htmlsi=-VbLqs8DHzAAvhf7 "Some" lamp shades are featured ;)

I know, the car is simply amazing. If you want a Porsche, but don't want to spend the money, look at the Integra Type S like a budget Porsche. Honestly, it's an amazing car, interior is nice enough, but where the car truly shines is the engine, and handling. For 52k, and maybe 55 after a few accessories (57 with the copper rims) it's seriously worth the price. I don't regret the purchase at all....not even the tiniest of buyers remorse :)

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@@thegamersgalaxy2855 I know! Everyone thought I was crazy that 50k was TOTALLY worth it, but Acura seriously nailed it with this car!

Sounds amazing! I was impressed with how long it takes to wrap (my first wrap jobs here), but the finished products were really fun!

I think I got it on Amazon! There are a bunch of vinyl wraps you can buy there. Lots of cool options.

While I see your point that the Aspec is no Porsche 911, you should always go with what your manufacturer recommends. Acura recommends premium, so I would never think about using 87. The engines will run on 87 if you put it in, but I always stick to what's recommended. Have you had a chance to drive the Inetgra yet? It's super fun to drive, and the Type S is most certainly a high-performance machine that makes you smile even after thousands of miles later. The Aspec is still awesome, after 20k miles and still love it! No foolin'! :D

Homelink would be cool, but it drives the cost more, and since this is a gateway car, probably felt like it wouldn't be needed. I definitely would want homelink for convenience. The rear wiper tho, I don't want it. I'd rather have the sleek back window design ;) Congratulations on the new ride! I still love the Aspec Tech, even tho the Type S is unreal to drive. Did you have a chance to try that out?

I'd say that you'll get roughly over 220 miles on a tank, give or take 20 miles, depending on how you drive it. This was winter, so every morning I would warm it up so mileage will vary depending on the type of driving. On my road trip video I posted recently, I got a lot more, but you make more stops because the tank is only 12 Gallons.

I wrapped this, as well as the Type R Motocompacto that I did, so they look pretty convincing, right? You can buy any Motocompacto, and wrap it any way you'd like 😉 Enjoy!

Awesome! Did you go with the CVT?

I had a 2020 altima sv awd and I wanted more zip and more luxury and got both

@@danp.1938 Absolutely!

It's fun, but it's an accessory, so Acura does not force it on the buyer, rather, you customize what you want ;) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😀 😍 🤩

Awesome! The Integra is fantastic with the 6MT! Have you considered the Type S? I recently did a trip video on the Type S and may be another option for you 😀 (I love both).

@@PlasmadaeDal If you can't tell from the photo, I'm well into geezerhood. I'd rather keep the extra $20K, including the $5K "market adjustment." It's unfortunate the Aspec doesn't have the 2.0 turbo, though. There have been issues with oil dilution in the 1.5, but I'm assuming Honda's addressed that by now. The fact that Ward's Automotive loves the engine is a good sign.

@brucestrickland8561 Nah! You would LOVE this car. It has the handling of a Porsche and so it is comfortable, but also very fun! The 1.5 liter of the Aspec is absolutely great. I have no complaints--in fact, I loved it so much, even though I got the Type S, I kept the Aspec and is my daily driver (probably one of the very best, and most versatile daily drivers available - Got North America Car of the Year Award!). Love both of them :)

@@PlasmadaeDal $58K? I'm feeling a bit dizzy.

@brucestrickland8561 I would definitely find a dealer who doesn't do ADM. But for 52k, it's seriously like a budget Porsche--it still blows my mind how great it handles. And yet, the Aspec is extremely agile and fun to drive in the canyons! Either option you will love, but Teggy S is the option with immense excitement 😀 😃 🙂

It's positioned right under the door so when you open it, you can see the emblem. I can try to get some video to show you where, exactly if that helps?

Ah yeah! The TEP Teggy S looks amazing in copper wheels. I toyed with the idea and many thought it wouldn't look very sleek, but alas, it's probably my favorite combination. White and Copper looks amazing though. I think if you are getting the Carbon Mirror Caps, you should consider the carbon spoiler, it's a more aggressive look. Check out my accessories video to see all the stuff I ended up getting. Glad you stopped by!

@@PlasmadaeDal I did, and YOLO right I'm convinced

@@hankhillsnrrwurethra Niowse! You will love

Wow! Amazing! What area of the country are you? I can't find 93 in the western side.

@@PlasmadaeDal I’m in the Hudson Valley region of upstate New York. What’s the best fuel efficiency you’ve been able to get with yours?

@SpinPsycleNYC We can get 91 here. I usually average around 30MPG, but would love to have Teggy sink its teeth into some 93! My Type S recommends 93, but alas, can't find it. I hear it has to do with our elevation at about 5000 feet having the same effect 94 does at sea level....but SoCal doesn't have it either (I checked everywhere) and they are sea level, so who knows?

@@PlasmadaeDal I’m at a disadvantage because most of my driving is done under 500’ ASL. I like to zip around town spiritedly and I average like 25MPG 😂

@@AvenueImaging That's the way to drive the Integra! I average around 29 MPGs and also like to do the spirited type often! Some day, I'd like to try 93 😜

Hahaha! Thanks for the feedback. What is a craft beer guy supposed to sound like for someone who is not familiar with that description? I have other videos that may be better, I'm sort of new to this, but have a passion for the cars... I do need to say, this really is a stream of consciousness form of video, and so the more I drove the car throughout the day, the more I liked it. This video was a span of probably 6 hours of driving in total and took the parts of the journey for me at the time (over a year ago). Watch something more recent and see what you think ;)

Agreed! I just wish I could find 93 octane 😀 😃 🙂

@@PlasmadaeDal 91 or better.

The Integra isn't all that loud, but if you compare to others, maybe? It doesn't bother me at all....like at all. Only like 40db which is totally easy to talk in. One of the charms of the Integra, is its liveliness, and excitement, you want to hear your surroundings and high revs. This is the Aspec, but also, the 6MT makes you want to hear the sounds and engage even more. The Type S is roughly the same. I would be curious as well about cooled seats....I personally don't like them, but our Pilot has them, so someone does! Especially if you live somewhere that rises to 110 degrees on summer days.