So glad I passed.

[Texas58]

I had always wanted a CTR but never pulled the trigger. Then the Acura ITS came out and I liked it. Local Acura dealer had one when they first hit and they were nearly $20K in add ons and mark ups. I passed, Then I found my 23 Boost Blue, still paid $10K over but very happy. Now I see the same Acura dealer with 5 ITS all at MSRP. The CTR will always be more desireable because of the over production of the ITS. I think I dodged a bullet and a huge loss of money.

Sponsored

 

[kevinh]

Congratulations on the type R. DFW market has been nuts enjoy your R.

 

[TypeRD]

I don’t think there’s an over-production on the ITS. The problem is that the MSRP is significantly more than a CTR while being essentially the same car ; And both cars are largely targeted at the same customer. As you said, it boils down to the fact that most would rather have a CTR when given the choice. Either way, glad you got the car you really wanted at a price you’re comfortable with. That’s all that matters.

 

[MSUGeoman]

Had an ITS locked down myself after getting frustrated by the CTR market. Thankfully, my wife talked me down and correctly assessed that I would be settling for something I didn’t really want. Found mine at reasonable ADM that was still less than the ITR I was slated for and it all worked out. Welcome to the club sir, good group of guys on here!

 

[wrxdev13]

Share a similar sentiment. Even with the markup I paid, my CTR was a few grand less than the ITS at MSRP. I still like the ITS and I do not think it is being over-produced.

 

[Integra23]

Congrats. Sad you had to pay above MSRP. Both are great cars. I do prefer one over the other
Still trying to track down the boost blue that was behind me.. I'm sure he enjoyed some nice exhaust tunes.

 

[ELIAS64]

Congrats. Sad you had to pay above MSRP. Both are great cars. I do prefer one over the other
Still trying to track down the boost blue that was behind me.. I'm sure he enjoyed some nice exhaust tunes.

Damn @Texas58 . Pinched a nerve there.

 

[RacingIsLife]

OP, your post reads like copium. Bottom line is, either car is a great choice with its own mission.

 

[nix6speed]

You dodged a huge loss of money by giving a dealer $10k in exchange for nothing? If you're looking for a financial advisor OP is the one.

 

[TypeRD]

You dodged a huge loss of money by giving a dealer $10k in exchange for nothing? If you're looking for a financial advisor OP is the one.

Yeah. The only bullet dodged was a big one on that ITS with $20k markup, but then he turned around and took a smaller $10k bullet full-on in the face….IN THE FAAAACE.

But hey…like I said, if the OP is comfortable with it, then it’s of no consequence. However, coming back and saying he’s glad he didn’t buy an ITS indeed sounds like copium. Goodbye $10k. No sense in dwelling on it now.

 

[Azkyrie]

I had always wanted a CTR but never pulled the trigger. Then the Acura ITS came out and I liked it. Local Acura dealer had one when they first hit and they were nearly $20K in add ons and mark ups. I passed, Then I found my 23 Boost Blue, still paid $10K over but very happy. Now I see the same Acura dealer with 5 ITS all at MSRP. The CTR will always be more desireable because of the over production of the ITS. I think I dodged a bullet and a huge loss of money.

ITS could be had for msrp from early on. My dealer was MSRP back in July and I picked it up. Glad you didn’t pay 20k in add-ons even 5k over MSRP is ridiculous. For me personally type R or type S wasn’t relevant, I’ve been waiting for the Integra revival for 20 years having owned on from 2000.

There are some features in the ITS geared for luxury such as the adaptive dampers, heated seats etc. do I think it’s worth the cost over the CTR? I don’t think it’s worth the cost but I wanted an Integra no matter what. In the end hope everyone gets one of these for the best price possible

 

[Cornercarver]

Price paid - important. By all means shop.
What you bought- far more important.
Being able to enjoy it and experience it -while you can - most important.

The time is right before closing, early 2020, and I am finishing up with the finance manager at a local Honda dealer, making my CTR dream finally come true.
In conversation, he replies wistfully that he much prefers driving a manual, but can't any more due to severe issues with his knees. He looks to be 20-25 years younger than I am. Not always about the money.

 

[TypeRD]

@Cornercarver Absolutely agree. Money can be made. Time…not so much. Everyone has their own set of circumstances. And part of life is sometimes learning the best lessons the hard way too and living with the decisions, good, bad, or ugly.

 

[Kraytz]

OP, you overpaid by 10 grand.. you paid 55k plus taxes and depending on sales taxes, it could be 58 or 59k for a civic.. Meanwhile I'm over here struggling to pull the trigger on an msrp ctr cause it's not really an upgrade from mine.

 

[TchnoZ33]

Leave OP alone lol, his money his choice. Also, just pull the trigger lol.

Sponsored