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Still waiting for my '23 Integra. Anyone have much experience with loading lots of stuff into their '23 Integra yet? How do longer and bulkier items fare?
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You can't beat a wagon for cargo carrying. The liftback is angled instead of squared off, so that is a limitation. Also the liftover is high in the Integra. You can't just slide heavy cargo out the back, like you can with a wagon.

For example. I let my dog in the side door. In my wagon, I would lift the hatch for him. I would say if you only carry stuff 2-3 times a year, the Integra should do it. But if you haul cargo a couple a times a months, I'd use the Camry. That's provided that you have a way to keep a second car, in terms of space and financial requirements.
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I had a 95 Camry Wagon as well, and there really isn’t any comparison. As @johnv said, the liftover is high and the slope diminishes height. I wish I still had my Camry, but the radiator gave out and it was a repair too costly to keep it. 😔
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Sounds like you might have a couple potential buyers if you plan to unload the Camry!
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Not sure how far you are moving but the day cost of a Uhaul van will be much less expensive than paying for insurance and registration for that long on a car you aren't using.
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That makes sense. We have a minivan for kid/cargo transfer so I haven’t had occassion to press the Integra into hauling duty. Can you lower insurance costs once the Integra comes by lowering yearly mileage estimates?
that TV fit perfectly in there! I really wish anyone offered an affordable station wagon any more. Sigh.
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Back when I was young and single, I moved a couple times putting everything I needed in my compact hatchback. I don't travel so light these days, but I wanted the Integra to carry cargo. I feel like it is good. Good luck with your decision!
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I just got my Integra last Friday. I had a 2002 Accord previously and before selling my Accord I borrowed an upholstery cleaner which is basically the size of a large stand up vacuum. In the Accord I was able to fit the whole thing sideways in the trunk just after the lip due to the voids behind the wheel wells. In the Integra I couldn't fit the vacuum diagonally, so I had to drop a seat down to make it fit. I would say the Integra is going to be an issue because of the width of the trunk. Also when I tried to close the lid of trunk for the Integra I found there was no height available due to the plastic around the lift back. Finally, I don't know of any way to partially close the lift back, something I'm used to in a non hatch.
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The lift over means it’s more easy to scratch the rear bumper cover, so another thing to consider if using it for frequent hauling. The lift over bothers me more for cargo than the sloping window, but it depends what you’re carrying. In my Volvo wagon we didn’t often pack all the way to the roof.

I filled the Integra’s trunk with a mid-size cooler, small cooler, 2 boxes of snacks and a camp toilet, and I can easily imagine the same camping gear we use in our wagon, but it can’t handle the bulkiest items we did with the wagon like a 63” sideboard or our homemade skate/bike ramp.
It’s best to think of it as a large sedan trunk without the rear bulkhead or window in the way when you want to load with the seats down. It’s pretty good for large, lighter weight stuff like a bike or maybe musical instruments (I don’t play anything, just guessing).

This might help as well, if you haven’t seen it already, although it’s only with the seat up: Acura Integra Luggage Test: How big is the trunk? | Autoblog
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Deltayo said:
I've been hearing a lot about the lift over being an issue for many people. Hopefully I get my Integra soon so I can see for myself. I'm not giving the Integra a fighting chance when comparing it to the Camry Wagon lol.
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The lift over is not an issue for day to day items like groceries and stuff. It’s the heavy items where it’s a problem. Lifting a full cooler over that is a good way to hurt one’s back.
Glad you’re keeping the wagon for now. I think it makes sense since it’s only a year and you can keep the new car more pristine.
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