Sketchy brakes. If there's a recurring theme I've seen with Hondas and Acuras, it's marginally capable brakes. They don't stand up well to the handling capabilities, tend to overheat, and to me that compromises the car overall. My G2 Integra wasn't as bad about it as my G1, but if I had the chance to own it over again, knowing what I know now, I'd spring for an aftermarket set.

I liked my Integras, I had a decently fun time in a Del Sol in Seattle, and TLs are comfortable bigger sedans (just don't drive 'em like a BAT-suspended Contour). But I'm not excited by Honda/Acura anymore. I'd like to drive an NSX sometime, but that's about it.


"Think of it, if you like, as a librarian with a G-string under the tweed." Clarkson on the Mondeo.