92 integra vs. 96 jetta?

Question

92 integra rs
this is my dad's car, and he wants to get something new. he's offering to sell it to me for about $2500. it has 120k miles and it's an automatic. i've driven it a few times and i enjoy the ride, but i'd really like to get a stick shift.

96 jetta gl
there's a jetta down the street from my house for $2300, reduced from $2700. the guy is moving in august and he's anxious to get rid of it. i test drove it on friday and it runs pretty well. the guy is a mechanic and he lists all of the upgrades (mostly suspension) that he's done to it. he's also giving away a performance clutch kit and an extra set of alloys and tires with it. it has 180k miles.

Answer 1

Wow this is hard, but since Iove JDM..go with the integra.

Considering this is your OWN father, you could ask for a 100-200 dollar discount?

And if you would get a Manual, you can always do an engine swap with a K20 or a GS-R motor.

Nice project car to fix up, like suspension, low profile tires, cold air intake and all that.

Integra all the way

Answer 2

I currently own a 93 Integra GS. It has given me nothing but problems. This being said, I would choose this car over any civic (stock) any day. It weighs about 2000 pounds more than the Civic, the Civic has a different engine 1.5-1.6. There are about 5, or so, different engines that went in that car. The Integra GS, LS, RS comes with a B18A1(non-VTEC) obd1 140 bhp, while the GS-R makes 160 with it's B17(VTEC) engine. The Civics had a D15(non-VTEC), aprox 100 bhp. Most Civics you will find for a reasonable price have that engine. Prices to repair will be similar. They are both as reliable as the other. Mine was just bought from an idiot who didn't know wtf they were doing. So basically 92 Integra FTW!

Answer 3

Both cars have their draw back, however I think I would go with the integra solely because of the miles. Transmission swaps are relatively easy on integras, so making it a manual wouldn't be too hard. However, both are decent deals, I think for you it should come down to how you liked the test drive on either. Also, check Kelly Blue Book to make sure those prices are somewhat close to what the sellers are asking.

Answer 4

Rabbit HaHa, that must be the funniest looking car behind a gremlin lmao. Btw it is true, the integra will easily run up to 300k miles with simple tune-ups. My friend has a 94' integra ls with 210k miles on it and still runs like a champ. He just changed out the water pump, fuel filter, spark plugs, you know the basics. As for the Rabbit, i personally haven't seen one for a good 9 to 10 years lol.

Answer 5

Japanese cars are far superior in the area of reliability and longevity. You will find many japanese cars for sale that are 20 years old , or see them on the road if you can pick them out. I still see 1980's Hondas on the road, but havent seen a VW Rabbit for 10 years or so. Have you ever even heard of a Rabbit? Consumer reporting agencies come to the same conclusion. Japanese cars first, American cars second, European cars last. The venerable Mercedes Benz recently placed near the bottom in 5 year reliability. I predict the VW will soon require many costly repairs

Answer 6

None, they are way too OVERPRICED, you are paying too much money when a dealer would pay only 400 for each. They have too many miles on them. If you are going to spend around 3k you can find a newer car.

This is the word, wear and tear, even if the miles are low, any old car is going to have it, even if the weather is nice.

Answer 7

The integra all the way, based on mileage.

Answer 8

Personaly, I'd go with the Jetta.
German engineering.

Answer 9

go with the integra.