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Acura RSX (All years/types)
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As for the RSX's looks, if a 300M could lay an egg, it would look a lot like the RSX.
RSX front compares to WHAT Ford? I was in Ford country today and saw 'em all (ugh) and plenty of em at that (ugh). Explorer? no. Taurus? no. Mustang? no. What ARE you smoking?
In fact, it's really an amazing knee-jerk reaction. They get you all riled up by saying the whatever looks like a Focus. Are you that easily trolled?
In terms of RSX and WRX comparisons. All I have to do is compare my car (WRX) with two of my friends cars (RSX- Type-S and RSX Auto). Makes for a fun coversation.
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)
It sounds more "busy" because it is.
What do you think would be a fair price for a RSX type S with over 500 miles on it? Would you even buy it at all?
BTW, I have the Type-S version of the RSX.
If you really like the car and don't mind paying MSRP for it, you might as well get a real "new" one that hasn't been abused.
If your dealer really wants to sell you a car, insist that A RSX-S in your color of choice be ordered, or located at another (nearby) dealer's lot. (Keep in mind, however, that you're far more likely to get a better deal if you don't care what color you end up with.)
If it's a dealer-locate car, you might also consider stipulating that the car be brought in on a flatbed (which might cost the dealer $500 or more) instead of being driven. Should the dealer balk, point out to the sales manager that this request wouldn't be considered outrageous if you were buying a $90,000 NSX, so why is it outrageous when you're paying MSRP for a RSX-S? Shouldn't the "Acura Buying Experience" be identical for the buyer of ANY new Acura? Since when did quality customer service at Acura become dependent upon the amount of money spent?
The RSX-S is a car that people can easily fall in love with. Just don't be blinded to what the dealer may be trying to put over on you.
"Eh... for MSRP+ on a RSX-S, I can get a base 350Z, sorry "
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The sportshift allows you to shift up or down gears, one at a time, without a clutch. It will always reset to 1 when you stop, and will upshift when you get close to redlining it.
The Manual is quicker than the Auto, especially when not in sportshift mode.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Re back seat: RSX is a bit different from the third-gen Integra, but I have used the back seat for friends. I'm about 6' and they range from 5'-8" or so to 6'-5" or so. Just don't ask them to sit back there for a road trip-!
for stolen cars. What about that? If all this is true, I don't think I am going to get one, the last thing I need is to have my new car stolen or broken into by some jerk. Also, I don't want really high insurance, I need something nice with some low insurance, any ideas?
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The insurance rates on the RSX will blow you out of the water if you're under the age of 26.
My parents like the Protege5. Ugh... miniwagons...
From Lexus ES now to used Honda Accord, Elliott, you're a character-!
I want I Lexus but can't afford one. That sucks!
I guess I am not the only one like that. I can still get a used Lexus ES or GS, but I want a new one.
Oh, you said you don't have insurance problems with your Integra? Now I am just confused about this, I just sure hope the insurance on the RSX isn't sky high still in 2005! That will probably around the time I would be getting one. Also, you have an Integra, are they pretty nice cars? I here a lot of good things about them. But remember, luxury is more inportant to me than a sports car. Also, what about the Integra/RSX commonly being stolen? Is this true? I sure hope not!
Of course, the insurance company doesn't know that the car is in Ann Arbor instead of Rochester Hills-!
Integra interiors? Well, extremely functional and well-built. Nothing fancy or overdone about them. My car is 15 months old now, but I never eat or drink in it and I have rubber floor mats that I take out and clean. Durability? Excellent interior pieces. I have a 'moquette' cloth interior, which has been great. Leather models are comfortable.
Seats in Integras aren't exactly the most comfortable for long long trips. If you plan to do road trips often, you will want something else if you have a fussy tushy.
RSX seats? They seem a little better than 3rd-gen Integras.
I am listening to some guy over in a Corolla message board about how I need to get a heavy safer car instead of a little coupe or compact.
Blah blah blah. I don't know, I guess a big heavy ugly Volvo is safer. Whatever!
If you live in Michigan, get the RSX.
Also, have you considered the Accord coupe? I know they are comming out with a new one in September, but the ones out now look pretty nice, and will have a nicer ride than the RSX (and quieter), while still being sporty.
Also, light-colored leather gets grimy real fast.
On the plus side, I just bought a new RSX and was pleasantly surprised to see the insurance rates be reasonable. In fact, the Collision premiums were 3 times higher than the Comprehensive premiums (Comp covers theft). I am over 26 by the way. Obviously, your insurance rates will depend on where you live, as well as your age, etc.
1) the engine sits in a different position in the RSX - as to render it "useless" if anyone tried to put it in an Integra.
2) the immobilizer system from the TL/RL is now standard on the RSX.
Alot of Integras were stolen or "raped" for their parts to be used on other Integras or Civics, these 2 things should greatly decrease the incidences of this happening.
Doesn't 5W30 give better protection than 5W20? Why would the manufacturer recommend 5W20 over 5W30 in the base RSX?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Acura warranty is one year longer and it's a bit more upscale of a name than Toyota or Honda. If I should do so, my 2001 Integra should last until the end of this decade. You want something that will last and not cause any headaches in the long run. That's the point of having a car... driving it, not trying to fix it (now, if you have a computer, getting Windoze to work thesedays, that's different)!