Here’s Why the Acura Integra Type R Is Shooting Up in Value 

They say owning a Type R is like a dream. You wake up and it’s gone.

He smiled the whole time he drove it. What more can you say.

You missed the fact that they are seam welded from the factory and the motor was torque by hand. They truly are a special car

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is gonna be running 3 Honda Civic's with spoon engines. On top of that he just came into Harry's and ordered 3 t66 turbo's with NOS's and a Motec System Exhaust.

A lot of people don't realize how insane this car is. A reliable, fast and nimble lightweight, front-wheel drive car that drives like a rear-wheel drive car. Still own a '91 LS. Amazing car. Changed the original clutch at 190,000 miles. I know a guy who had two Tegs stolen in late '90s. One was a GSR and the second was a Type R. He still can't talk about it.

Doug the type of guy to rev his Tesla in a tunnel

He should really stop comparing old cars to modern cars. thats not why you buy an old car.

This is the first integra I've seen where the door over the dashboard clock is still on. They break so easily!

Doug managed to make it almost 20 minutes without talking about VTEC.. Impressive.

Doug the type of guy to memorize the ENTIRE owners manual of every car he reviews.

As always, I enjoyed your presentation Doug. I owned a 2001 ITR in Nighthawk Black Pearl - Number 703. The car was a blast to drive and honestly had you driven it back in the day, you would have rated it much higher. The problem is that so many of the performance cars today easily outperform it that you just can't get the same excitement from it. Considering the front drive platform, the car was an excellent track car given the fact that it was designed to pivot quickly around sharp turns with a brief tap of the brakes and then flooring the gas to bring it back in line. Done right this was an amazing experience and only one other Type R owners can truly appreciate. Doing it wrong however would land you in the woods, off the track or into a telephone pole. I was much older than the average ITR owner when I bought mine for my 40th birthday. The car was unique as it had developed a cult following pretty much upon landing in the USA. Most people had never seen one before. I loved and hated the car. People would approach me to take pics with it, to touch it, to sit in it and so forth. Every young kid wanted to race me which I just was not into and I became exhausted with the car in a very short time due to its fanfare. It was a blast to drive but could be very dangerous for inexperienced drivers that would go for the brakes when they actually should have gone for the gas pedal instead to pull them out of a bad fish tale maneuver. If you honed your skills however, the car would do well below your 7 second 0-60 which could often be achieved in the low six second range. The car that felt like a grownup ITR was my 2008 S2000 CR. That car had been taken to finishing school and truly was a wonderful car to not only drive but I could sit down with a cold beer and stare at it all day long. My favorite of the lot and the one car that I will always regret selling however was my 2004 VW R32. While not quite the track car that either the ITR or CR were, the overall driving experience was simply incredible and that engine note was to die for. Right before my best friend died of terminal cancer in 2009, they told me not to wait any longer because $hi& happens and they told me to buy my dream car. I sold both the R32 and the CR and picked up a 911 Cabriolet. That car was amazing but much like the other cars mentioned here, I was always afraid to leave it any place in fear that it might get scratched of vandalized so in 2012 I sold it, bought my daughter a VW golf and sent her off to college. That indeed was my best ever car experience and only a parent will be able to understand what I have said here. I've been fortunate to have owned 27 cars in my time but now that I'm pushing 60, the kids must come first and that is just fine with me. One last note: If anyone questions your placement of the MR2 Spyder let me say this. It too was one of the most fun cars I have ever owned and while not as fast as the other cars mentioned here, it was not only a blast to drive but was incredibly comfortable. I picked mine up in Texas and drove it back to Long Island, NY 1,700 miles in 2 days and those two days were some of the most fun days that I have ever had behind the wheel. To all the young car people reading this comment, God Bless all of you!!!!!! Have your fun but please drive carefully. I've pulled more bodies out of cars then I care to mention and only two of them were from drunk driving, the rest were from answering what they considered to be emergency texts which ultimately turned into real emergencies. Peace to you all...................

Man if I owned one and if I caught someone trying to steal it for the engine, he'd lose 1.8 liters of blood.

Doug the type of guy to wrap his finger round a telephone cord.

These types of videos are way more interesting than 90% of the videos on soulless over priced modern cars.

I LOVE the quad circle headlights. I’m not trying to be contrary just because he said that, I honestly have just always loved that look.

Missed a golden opportunity when talking about the vin tags. Could have said with them all in place and can be sure of its Integrity ;)

The integra, prelude, celica, 240SX were such neat cars. Sporty , fun and affordable I really miss this class of cars .

I kind of prefer these older car reviews than watching a supercar review. I hope to see an Evo or STi review soon.

I had the pleasure of owning a 1999 ITR DC2 here in Melbourne (Australia).... in which I clocked up 165,000 kms (from new) & enjoyed 13 track days during my 5.5 years of driving nirvana. I was utterly addicted to the VTEC scream of the B18C engine, the wonderfully slick gearbox, dynamic handling & complete package of Honda engineering. Even 17 years on & after driving many higher spec cars, the memories of the DC2 remain as some of my best driving experiences ==> I would buy another one anytime!

No mention of 5 lugs, one of the major differences.

A mint stock Integra Type R. This has to be the rarest car Doug has ever reviewed.

First car was a stock one owner 99 Integra LS.. Favorite and most reliable car I've ever owned, put nearly 200k miles on it. Would still own it to this day, However... Yes it was stolen and completely stripped. Still kills me to this day.

the Integra was truly a "drivers' car." I was one of the few who loved the circular "eye-like" headlight design.

I've never really seen you get on the gas so much and actually look like your genuinely having fun. Great to you having such fun.

90's...ahhh the best Japan car years....Integra type R/Honda Prelude, Acura NSX, Toyota MR2 turbo, Toyota Celica Alltrac awd turbo ( uber rare), Nissan 300ZX twin turbo, Mazda RX7 FD3S twin turbo, MKIV Toyota Supra twin turbo, mitusubishi 3000 GT VR4/Dodge stealth Twin turbo, Eclipse GSX/Talon TSi/Plymouth Laser DSM's, Mitsubishi Galant VR4/Mitsubishi mirage turbo...I do miss those days...

I respect the diversity in types of cars Doug reviews. Anything from supercars to a Pontiac Aztek. 👌

that clock is sorta nostalgic as we had a similar one in our old 2001 Honda CR-V.

My sister had a red Integra but it was a regular Integra. It was a 5 Speed manual but she and I loved it. She sold it to her Ex-Husband's dad and bought a 4 Door 2006 Civic because she had a kid. But I always loved that car and I think it was the first car she bought herself. Love the videos! Keep them up! 🙂

Doug is the type of guy to clean his antenna with a dry cloth and a mild detergent ...once a month.

Ah yes Two Acura videos in the bag! Just watched Up To Speed on The NSX!

Doug you are a newbie with Honda... The clock panel is also a push button to show clock when car engine is off

It’s beautiful how much stories a car can have

When Doug spoke about engines being stolen, it reminded me of that scene from the 1st fast and furious movie when that Asian dude stole those engines from the civics and integras hahaha

Whoa, my knees about buckled when I saw Type R. It's difficult to believe, but this 46 yr old is still totally enamoured by this car.

I genuinely enjoy your reviews man...Great car!

This and the GS-R are some of my all time favorites, amazingly fun little cars. I’d like to see a Prelude reviewed one day, probably the greatest handling front wheel drive car of all time. Also was my first car, a ‘93 Si, but it would be better to see a 5th gen Prelude reviewed, 99-‘01 preferably.

Doug's the type of guy to keep a dry cloth and mild detergent in his glove box.

"you just tap the accelerator and it starts to move" soooo, it works?

After Doug Demuro makes a video on any car I kinda like, his video makes me love the car

I have loved the acura integra since i was 10 years old *such a beautiful car*

I like the horn buttons, they are easier to honk while making an evasive maneuver vs pressing the middle of the steering wheel. Also they offer more control if you want to politely tap your horn to tell the car in front the light turned green. Downside is it's easier to accidentally honk your horn.

I remember when this car came out and i thought the 4 headlights were ugly. Now it is a styling quirk that i have grown to love.

This is a Legend for what it is! Simply Track Monster! Doug doesn’t know much about the mechanics of this master piece

I've owned a few. And those horn buttons were perfect for tapping a nitrous kit to the horn circuit. SpecBs and a 75shot, 3rd gear was epic.

Doug looks so much happier driving this Honda than a Mercedes

22:09 47 out of 50! The new champion!

My brother owned 2 of these cars amazing to drive , fast ,excellent handling but very raw and tinny and loud inside and not just because it's an old car but a lot sound insulation was never installed for weight saving. Also not just the American models that came from factory with the round front lights the UK models also only came with these also the builder's plaque was mounted in centre console in between gearlever & hand break also other subtle differences the front seats didn't have separate Moveable headrest on front seats instead they were all just a one unit affair with them built in , awesome driving and handling Another great review Doug thankyou! 👍

I currently own a 98 integra gsr, very similar to the type r just a b18c1 compared to the type R b18c5 and all the other little quirks, i love this car and i have many security measures in case of anything, from a quick release to a kill switch too a hood kill switch and an alarm system. I think i might need more though, but i love this car, it handles and sounds great. I wouldnt have it any other way, very blessed to have it.

Remember that Tupac song"in a stolen black ac Integra" something something something.

When I was around 5 years old, I had a neighbor that had 2 of these and they both got stolen. It was pretty sad since one of the integras was his dead brothers

When VTEC engages is what made me fall in love with my R... no longer own it... but loved it.

My Integra drove like it was on rails. Ninety felt like a leisurely fifty-five and a fun drive. I had to sell after it was just too hard to get OEM parts to keep it maintained. Over 250K trouble-free miles.

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Love the Integra. I owned a gen 2 1992 Integra. And honestly was the most fun I've ever had with any car, that is until it got totaled :(

I owned one of these for several years in the mid 00s. Sold it when I was in graduate school. SUPER fun car to drive. Mine was a stock 98. I would love to own one again. Just pure fun simple driving.

This is what I love about Doug. A real car guy enjoys a good Honda. You could put this next to a corvette zo6 at a car show and I would walk over to the type r and start looking at the panel numbers and emblems on the floor Mats

I see you flexin on us with that smart water

I had a 2000 Integra Type R for a couple years and I loved it! 5 speed manual and limited slip differential it handled amazing. I did a couple modifications such as lowering it with eibach springs and added a Cat-Back exhaust and cold air intake. Ended up selling it to a college friend and immediately regretted it. This video brings back memories...

I saw one of these parked in downtown Atlanta today and got out and took some pics. It was beautiful.

We just bought one with just one previous owners! It was left unused in a garage. Can’t wait to get it ready! Beautiful Car! 🤍

Hector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that, he just went into Harry's, and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS. And a Motec exhaust

This is the content I love. A true classic car.

As a kid this was one of my favorite cars. I always loved the headlights.

Customer: "Hi I was looking for a ballpoint pen" Cashier: "Make and model?" Customer: *Sigh* "2001 Acura Integra Type R"

I'd totally pay $40,000 for a type R in that pristine condition but then again i am a 90s kid. I grew up paying NES and Genesis and later got into the racing scene where the Type R was all the rage. Kids these day don't get that. Also, I never thought I'd say the phrase "kids these days" when I was younger lol.

The engineering in this car is just amazing, for a fwd 1.8L car its waaaaay up there, scoring doesnt represent the engineering excelence this car has!

One of my favourite Japanese cars. This is a classic and I love the colour too. The Type R cars are a legend, especially the early 90s cars, and now rare as rocking horses.

I love this guys videos. He is a very talented speaker.

One of the best FWD driving cars ever. Very nice hatchbacks

I came from Donut’s NSX Up To Speed video.

This answers so many questions. High school crush used to drive around a white one of these that she modded for racing but I always thought it was weird that her's had the Honda emblem. Now I know why.

My 97 rs anniversary edition had a hidden fuel cut off switch the previous owner had installed. It was such a great car. Owned it for 9 years. Did a few minor mods like ws2 apexi exhaust, aem short ram intake, type r front lip, lowered 1.5 inch, type r spoiler, tints, black carpeting, reupholstered doors in suede black, skunk 2 shift knob, momo evo steering wheel and hub, and repainted midnight purple. It wasnt fast but it was just so damn fun to drive.

Doug only had to read 218 pages of owners manual to find a quirk

The highschool classmates who always had the craziest and insanely powerful versions of these in the upper 90's parent's were lawyers and doctors. Money well spent. Those MF were crazy

Bangshifting someone else's ITR and enjoying every minute of it. Living the dream.

Some minor corrections/additions to the information in the video. 1: The 4 round headlights was not just the American market. The Mk3 Integra had the round headlights in Japan as well. The Japenese version of the Integra switched to the horizontal headlights in 1998 during the mid-model makeover. The 1997 US ITR and the early Japanese ITR had recessed double bubble headlights. For 1998 for the mid-model make over the Japanese market got the horizontal lights and the US market got flush-mounted double bubble headlights. 2: All Integras Type R destined for North America went to Canada in 1999. There are no 1999 ITRs in the US, but you will find them in Canada. The 1999 models were also only available in Championship White (the exact name of the shade of white for the 1997-1999 models). The colors for 2000 and 2001 are Phoenix Yellow and Flamenco Black Pearl.

Doug, your scoring system is absurd for the integra type r; only 2/10 acceleration for a 90's car that clocked 5.5secs to 60mph in the UK magazine Performance car. That is quick for a 1.8 normally aspirated car; 6/10 handling, yet it is quoted as one of the finest handling front wheel drive cars ever here in the UK, obtaining five out of five stars by the majority of motoring journalists. Think you missed encapsulating the immersive driving experience by a long way too, when changing at near 9000 revs on a back road with the chassis communication a layer removed from most modern cars. You didn't push the integra enough to uncover its special handling capabilities. This video has too much focus on aesthetics for a car that was built primarily for driver interaction.

47/50 is a pretty good DougScore

Man! I LOVED the headlights. Reminded me of the Celica. It was very retro/modern back in the day.

$24,000 in 1998 in now almost $42,000. So the Type R has Literally held it's Original Value the Entire time. Awesome. I had a 1987 Silver Integra Sedan (with hidden headlamps) & currently restoring a '98 Red Coupe with 121,000 mi.

Doug looks like a combination of Quentin Tarantino and Tucker Carlson, with a little bit of Jay Leno in there as well.

I absolutely love 90’s Honda gauges, and I don’t know why, they’re simple linear and sharp, and every 90’s Honda you drive including the accord you can kinda squint your eyes and imagine your driving a NSX

Doug your alsome, I enjoy your sarcasm and your car knowledge

I had a 95 GS-R and now I miss it even more. I had the Type R exhaust for it. so nice. and it got stolen.....

AKA most stolen car in the hood...buyer beware lol

The JDM front end wasn’t on the US type R because it wouldn’t pass DOT safety crash testing. The crash bar is much smaller on the JDM front.

I love the circle head lights...

The Type R was an upgrade from the GSR. Better brakes, strut supports and the biggest item Doug missed, the motor had 15+ than the VTEC GSR. The Type R also had a hand assembled motor. I had a 95' GSR and teared up watching this video remembering mine.

Brings me back...Had a 97 GSR with Nitrous in HS. Good times! Fun little car for the time for sure!

Doug the type of guy to fart in the toilet and flush it.

I had a '97 Integra GSR I bought in 98 for the next 3 years in University. It was the best car for being young,dumb and having fun.

Integra Type R dominated the SPEED Touring Car Championship, capturing 23 race wins on the way to five Drivers’ Championships (Pierre Kleinubing - 1997, 2000, 2001, Michael Galati - 1998 and Cunningham - 2002) and four Manufacturers’ Championships (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002). The record remains unbroken to this day.

The round lights is the main reason I love the Integra 🤷‍♂️ never ever heard anyone complain until this video.

2001 Acura Integra at Type R > 2018 Civic Type R

Great vid as always

I would say the film was there to protect the surface from whatever was placed in the cup holder. Making sure the bottom of the cup or bottle didn't scratch the surface. I have a 1994 Civic Si hatchback with the same steering wheel . The horn placement is perfect. You can easily honk the horn with either hand if necessary without removing it from the steering wheel.

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Owner of 01-1233 checking in. An interesting fact about the 2001 ITR is that in Canada we only got championship white with red front and rear seats. Canada also sold the ITR in 1999. Many ITR parts were desirable for all the Civic and Integra owners so they were magnets for theft. Next time I have a passenger I will be sure to say "Look at my plaque!!"

I have always had a soft spot for the integra and i have no idea why...its design is just wonderful.

My second car was a 1994 Integra GSR...loved that car, but lusted after the Type R when they came out.