Cars / Acura Integra Type R / GS-R

Acura Integra Type R / GS-R (1994–2001)

DC2 / DB8 · B18C1 GS-R · B18C5 Type R

Verdict: The definitive '90s Honda coupe. Engines are tough when the timing belt is done, but rust, stolen/rebuilt history, and missing Type R parts define the market.

At a glance

Risk 3/5 Market: Type R = collector; GS-R = driven

Must-have records:

Timing belt + water pump (~90k mi)
Matching engine/trans VINs and B18C5 stamp (Type R)
Factory VIN stickers on panels
Rust repair photos

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Buy-risk rundown

Issue	Symptom	How to check	Typical cost (as of Nov 2026)
Rear-arch / sill / boot-floor rust	Bubbling paint, soft sills, wet spare well	Lift inspection; probe arches and light seals	Structural repair can run ~€1,000–€1,500 per arch; multi-area jobs ~€3,000–€4,000 [1]
2nd/3rd gear synchro wear	Crunch on fast shifts; notchy change	Hard shift test when warm and cold	Rebuild often ~€1,200–€2,000 class [1]
Timing belt (interference B18)	None until failure	Demand dated invoice	Interval ~90k mi; cost not yet verified on this page [2]
Clutch / slave-cylinder leaks	High bite, slip, soft pedal	Test drive; inspect hydraulics	Combined kit+slave often ~€500–€1,000 class [1]
Accident / theft history (esp. 1999)	Mismatched VIN stickers, panel gaps	Check watermarked factory stickers; history report	Walk away from mystery repairs [2][3]

Cost figures checked against the sources below in Nov 2026. Bracketed numbers refer to the source list.

Notes

Type R cars must still have the five-lug hubs, braces, Alcantara seats, and build plaque — originality is the car [3].
GS-R is the volume enthusiast buy; same rust and belt checklist, lower market heat.

Before you buy

Use our printable pre-purchase inspection checklist and get a PPI from a marque specialist.

Sources

CarChecker, Integra Type R DC2 problems & costs (accessed Nov 2026)
Hagerty, 1997–01 Integra Type R buyer's guide (accessed Nov 2026)
Road & Track, Integra Type R buyer's guide (accessed Nov 2026)

Last updated 2026-11-05. Costs vary by region and shop.

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