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The cockpit of the RSX is its saving grace - worlds apart from the Integra in improvement. So you trade outside looks for inside looks/ergonomics. The RSX is an improvement in several ways over the Integra, but not enough to dump a perfectly good 'teg that isn't that old. And if it is resale you are worried about, it won't depreciate much in the next year. Heck, you will probably save as much on the new one waiting until model year end next October as your own car will depreciate in that same amount of time, and in the meantime you will have the use of your own car that you already paid for.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
The 04's are being offered in our market for basically invoice pricing. However, I feel the improvements made in the 05 are substantial both cosmetically and performance side. I didn't even consider buying an '04 when it would only save me 800 or 900 bucks. Anyways, good luck with your purchase.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
PG973-That is funny you mention the scion tc, that is the other car on my radar while I was in the purchasing process. Good job, you got the car for $300 less than me, darnit!! That must save you $5 or $6 a month on your car payment over mine
wendy
No, the biggest single problem in this car is the stock tires. They don't provide very good handling (the car is capable of way more) and they make a TON of noise. Blind spots are typical for a sport coupe of this type (skip the spoiler though if that is a concern for you), and the insurance was only a couple hundred more per year for me than my previous Matrix (BUT I have the base model - the type-S probably costs more).
Apart from those "issues", the car is perfect for my needs. I highly recommend it.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Wendy
Seriously though, several tires have been touted here as being much better than the stock Michelins, among them the Kumho Ecstas and the Continental ContiExtremeContacts.
If you go to tirerack.com, it will give you recommendations for tires for your specific vehicle - you just plug it in. The tires are rated for length of tread life, traction in the dry and the wet, and the snow too I believe. Also various other aspects of handling (I am going by memory here). Check 'em out. Last I checked, there was also a representative from Tire Rack that posted here at Edmunds and answered peoples' questions over in the "tires, tires, tires" thread in Maintenance & Repair.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
wendy
beowulf7 Oct 9, 2004 12:19pm
'06 Civic LX coupe
'11 BMW 335i coupe xDrive
'13 Honda Accord sedan (wife's car)
j/k but honestly, I think these tires should solve most people's needs and desires for a tire. I can't wait until I trash my stock Michelins and grab a set of Ultra High Performance All-Season tires.
It seems like a lot of the good tires that people have recommended as replacements are W-rated rather than the V-rated stock tires.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Ultra High Performance = better handling = feel the road better = feel all the bumps more. Personally speaking, the suspension is stiff enough for me already (one reason I got the base instead of the Type-S), and the last thing I want is tires that make my car bumpier than it already is.
Also, better performance usually means decreased treadwear. The ContiExtremeContacts mentioned above do not even have a treadwear warranty (!), while the Kumhos are only warrantied to 30K.
Due in no small part to comfort and treadwear, I replaced the stock Michelin MXM4s with Bridgestone Turanza LS-Hs. Extremely happy with this Grand Touring All Season tire - awesome reviews on tirerack, grippy, good but not great handling, awesome in the wet (and supposedly great in the snow too, although I haven't had a chance to see), warrantied to 50K, comfortable ride.
Another thing to keep in mind is that the "grey area" between the different tire classes is huge (according to Ask Connor at Tirerack).
To each his own. *shrug*
The thing with having a fun sporty car is not to maximize the treadwear - any tire that would do that wouldn't provide the best handling or dry traction.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
wendy
wendy
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I have the titanium cloth in my 2002 model (purchased in September 2001)
and I have over 52,000 miles. I have not seen any wear or any dirt spots.
I do have a worn spot on the drivers side rug where my right heel rests though. Oh, the horrors! :-)
Point is, I have been quite impressed with how well the RSX mats have held up compared to some of the other cheap crap I have experienced in recent times.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
The treadwear is rated very highly. Granted, they don't have mileage warranties, but as nippon said, the tire treadwear warranties don't usually mean much. Heck, I can take the highest rated mileage tire (say 60 kmi.) and make them bald in one day.
So how did you do in trying to sell your car?
BTW, Edmunds recently did a follow-up review on the 2005 Acura RSX Type-S. It did pretty well.
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/acura/rsx/100449649/roadtestartic- le.html?articleId=103504&tid=edmunds.h..wkedmunds.roadtests.1- .*
Amanda
Congratulations on your exciting purchase.
No, I have not seen the pearl white in person. Maybe I should wait until I see it in person, maybe I might not like it either. The pearl blue is very cool looking. That is my second choice. I personally would like to get away from the black leather interior. What other colors did you see in person? What looked good? Thanks.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Have fun,
Wendy
Have fun breaking it in. You mentioned you're in the Philly area. As FYI, there are some of us in that region (esp. South Jersey) who have a meet every once in a while to check out each others RSXs and help each other out in modding. Would you be interested in that? We'll probably start doing more of that once the weather warms up, say next April.