Advice on Integra options vs Civic or ILX for teenager

[bdisco]

I think used Integra would be a great car for new driver.
A manual transmission all the way. It teaches them car control and requires them to stay involved on how the car is performing for the road ahead. If both hands and feet are busy it’s hard to reach for their cell phones.
I bought my daughter a cpo new beetle stick shift for her first car. It also limits the friends who can drive their car.
Can’t recommend this enough >
https://www.tirerack.com/content/ti...id=AL!3756!3!!!!x!!&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1
a must for new drivers.

 

[lumper]

What is it about the 1.5 turbo that you don't think is as good as the 2.0 liter in the Civic Sport?

In the past, It has proven to have issues both with oil dilution and carbon build up after 80k miles.
The lack of port injection and the nature of a small, 1.5 with a turbo, pushing it hard can result in oil dilution.
Last I knew, my mechanic and many I trust have said many times, I would avoid the 1.5 turbo, and opt for the 2.0 liter non turbo if possible, or the vtec 2.0 turbo. I am considering a Civic sport for my wife. only because of the earth dreams 2.0 liter non turbo engine it has, vs the 1.5 in the sport touring or other models.

 

[CMATT77]

Well despite the concerns on the 1.5 turbo, I've ID'd a pretty good deal on a '23 Integra. Should I pay $2,500 to have it "Acura Certified CPO"? Seems like essentially I'd be just paying to extend the warranty from 60k to 100k?

 

[StingertimeNC]

I wouldn't, I'm Not a big fan of extended warranties. If you avoid all extended warranties you will save enough to deal with the few problems that do arrise. If the engine is an issue, then it will likelt become apparent before the end of the std. powertrain warranty, or there will be a recall or extension of some sort.