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2026 Acura Integra Type S Is Worth $55k Because It's Great & Won't Exist Much Longer. Come along for a drive as I discuss how I truly feel about the 2026 Acura Integra Type S now 6 months into ownership. The car is far from the fastest or perfect but what it does in terms of fun factor and driver engagement ranks at the top level of for a performance car today. The mod potential is insane, mods are not expensive and this chassis responds so well to every single thing I have done. The Swift Spec R Springs completely transformed this cars chassis to feel like a German sports car in how the car hits bumps and reacts so balanced on the road. Yes it does not have all the creature comforts of a much more expensive BMW M product but that is the appeal to many buying these. If everyone had a $85k -$125k budget then this car wouldn't exist today in the market. Having a car that is so well developed and has so much mod and personalization potential for the $55k price tag today is something that should be cherished for the time being. These cars are not selling in big numbers because society has steered away from manual gearbox cars. Drivers have become lazy, complacent and want to trade excitement for touch screens and useless options that should not even be in cars regardless. For the true driving enthusiasts out there this is one of the final modern cars you can buy today that will not just be your weekend toy. You can use the Acura Integra Type S all year round, daily drive, put the family in the back and still hit your favorite backroads with a big smile on your face. Think about what else is out there in this category that will do that for you today in terms of a new car with new car warranty for 4 years? Even for owners who paid MSRP or slightly over your still getting so much for the money because the next level up will cost a staggering amount more money that only a small percentage of people can afford today. All I can say is this car is value true and true and whoever is looking for a fun car that makes them happy every mile behind the wheel you need to go test drive one and seriously consider buying one. I have some amazing cars I am fortunate and grateful to own and I seem to grab the key for the ITS 90% of the time now which seems crazy but it is not. This is why the 2026 Acura Integra Type S is worth $55k!