While a newer car may have less miles and newer features, the Integra GS/R is one heck of a lot better looking than the Civic and Acura is a higher priced more top of the line vehicle than the Honda though they come from the same source.More kids drive the Civics because they are cheaper cars with plenty of mods available... Hopefully, the Integra will have kept the cheap, gear heads away with it's stiffer price and leave you with a better maintained car. I thought my '99 GS/R was the best car I've ever owned! Bought my son a 1998 GS version and he loves his too!Good luck!