I can tell you that Honda parts are usually much cheaper than Toyotas. And
Tercels are pretty
much stripped. When I was looking for a new one back then, it didn't even
have a radio or rear speakers. A wheel cover was an option

Though, depending who owned the Integra, it can be in a very bad shape or in
very poor shape. If it was the sedan, you might get better deal, as it might
not be heavily modded or raced.




"Rory Calhoun" <deleteme@posyrorer.mailshell.com> wrote in message
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>I need to make a decision quick between a 93 Acura Integra RS and a 96
> Toyota Tercel (both about 188,000km on the odometer). I know they are
> very different cars, and both have their appeal to me. I prefer the
> comfort, performance and feeling of security (from accidents) you get
> driving the Integra, but I like the economy (gas mileage) of the
> Tercel. (I drove both around the block, and for what its worth, the
> Tercel seems to have a very quiet engine and responsive steering). The
> hanging question to help me decide is which car is more reliable, and
> does one (ie. the Integra) cost far more than the other when it comes
> to replacement parts?
>
> I've researched reliability ratings on both these cars on MSN Autos
> (the Tercel has a better record), but I'm not sure that the stats of
> one site can be the final word on reliability, and there's nothing
> there about parts prices. Can anyone answer these questions for
> certain, from either research or experience? Thanks!