2004 Acura RSX Type-S Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, & Test Drive

[@randallsato2634]

My 04’ Type-s only has about 62k miles on it. It’s been my daily driver for over 10 years and low miles because I’ve always lived so close to work. Pretty much stock except for full exhaust. It runs and handles beautifully. I loved this review... really put into words how the car makes you feel like you want to go fast and like you’re driving a race car. Such a fun ride and I hope to drive it for many more years to come

[@TheBasher-_-]

62k miles only and u had it for 10 years!?! Are u Elderly and don't drive much? Lol how you do dat sir!!

[@Randimal762]

@@TheBasher-_- I live walking distance to work. And I live in Hawaii, so my longest drives are about 30-miles lol

[@TheBasher-_-]

@@Randimal762 Wow that's amazing! I put about 1,000 miles on my car every 3 weeks or so. I hate that so much.

[@GodKing_Guts]

I bought this as my first car. And I couldn't be happier! Drives like a champ

[@homerthompson6028]

This was my first car but unfortunately, I had to share with my sister and guess what? She fucking totaled it. I would buy this car again if I had the chance.

[@LukeO-1234]

That's why no one drives my car but me not even my parents

[@wordlife_97]

Damn that sucks

[@IIdankII]

Luke Hoisington yeah same. Except my mom drives it some times because I don't have my license, so when i leave to work she takes it home.

[@coffeeblak86]

why is women's insurance cheaper when they suck at driving makes no sense. Someone once told me they take less risks than men. Bullshit. Makeup and lipstick in the mirror? Not having a psychiatrist? lol.

[@eduarddivina8691]

ززززززظ

[@rodneyws1977]

Had a 2004 RSX Type S and I absolutely adored it. The gearbox was a thing of joy and the lack of torque just meant more fun rowing the gears. If a dealer called me up today and said they found an unsold, new 2007 at the back of their lot, I'd buy it no questions asked.

[@kristiansvalland4595]

I currently have an 03 type S, in the arctic blue pearl. bought it brand new with 3 miles on it. today it now has almost 158k miles on it. It still drives like the day i bought it. love this car, yes it has a rough ride, but it's fun to drive, esp on winding roads. it also still gets looks of envy, and all my friends drool over it. best car i've ever bought so far, it will last forever

[@kml4113]

Kristian Svalland I totally Agree! I too own an 03 Type S Nighthawk Black Pearl w/ 147K for now. I get plenty of offers from people willing to buy my car. I will NOT! When I purchase a new car, my Type S will be a garage queen and I will bring it as close to original parts but with some better/reliable than stock parts. I might have to upgrade the leather, better CAI(maybe a Comptech Icebox) I have an old Injen CAI, Mugen SS suspension, etc. The market value for these cars are still noteworthy. Integra GSRs are still worth 8-10K. DC2 type Rs are up to 30-40K! Keep your Type S clean and reasonably stock and it will be still worth something.

[@reeechaard]

How does it drive today? Or do you not have it anymore

[@Ecuador006]

@@reeechaard he traded it in for the new rdx

[@tmg06d]

Had one of these for 8 years. Truly an awesome car. He's not joking. The steering on that car was incredible. I now have an 04 Mazdaspeed Miata (turbo) with a suspension upgrade and it doesn't handle as well as my Type S did bone stock. Miss that car.

[@mackcummy4976]

Stack Silverson From an RSX to a Miata? *shakes head*

[@durand001]

I still have my 04 Type S! 120,000 miles and going strong! Great review!

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I remember those good ol' Honda and Acura days~~ The RSX is one of the best Honda/Acura sporty cars ever made, along with that Integra Type R (even though this and the Integra are the same car). I wish Honda made these types of cars again.

[@Themis_F80]

I appreciate the fact that you also review older vehicles as well. I would love to see a review of a honda prelude type sh.

[@Njderig]

So would I. Those were great cars.

[@LostSolez-]

Samee

[@drpthemc]

yall seriously need to do more honda/acura reviews with manuals. it's the only reason i come to watch! gotta love vtec

[@tom257]

Keep the taillights oem. Looks like hector did some mods. 😂😂😂

[@harrisonmccollum]

Yeah, some ricer shit lmao.

[@732ajay]

I get cause only a Hispanic would do that or drive this car, very smart TOM

[@aseeds7785]

@@732ajay Asians drive this all the time.

[@732ajay]

@@aseeds7785 this is true, but my comment is on reference to toms reference. I guess we can say he likes v6 mustangs

[@jakebochow9393]

If that's the case then he probably traded it in for a 08 335i lol

[@mattdagangsta]

im 17 years old, and just got one of these for my first car. Im a very happy camper lol

[@haser211]

which year would you get 2003 or 2005 I'm getting one very soon

[@mattdagangsta]

i got the 2004, but i would just get the 2005 over the 2003

[@haser211]

+MattDaGangsta thnx man you had any problems with it

[@mattdagangsta]

haser211 yeah i had to fix a couple small things with mine such as wheel alignment, o2 sensor, and the battery. but other than that the thing is mint. Its the best first car ever, and very easy to drive if you're new to driving a manual transmission.

[@user-uv9so6vk7y]

CHECK OUT MY CHANNEL I MAKE CAR VIDS, SUB TOO PLEASE

[@zuhayrali4202]

I hate how everyone complains that the K24 doesnt sound good. Back before Honda introduced the 2.4 K24 to Si, everyone complained that the K20 did not have enough torque, the K24 brought 30+ pound feet of torque vs the K20. Now everyone is complaining that the K24 doesnt sound good and everyone says that Honda doesnt seem to care about what the enthusiasts want. Honda does, they knew that the K20 didnt have enough torque, and now that the K24 does, everyone is still complaining. And honestly, you can still hear the VTEC kick in the K24, but some people are really deaf.

[@TheRyanmanVideos]

***** yeah. however, stock, the k24 is SOOO quiet. it reminds me of a new camry or altima. And also, vtec engages, and if you have mods, you can definitely hear it, but having vtec at 6k rpms, when you can only rev up to 7k, makes vtec way less fun. You are basically in vtec for half a second. A lot less fun imo, but having more lower end torque is better, I guess.

[@zuhayrali4202]

***** I think that Honda is not putting the 8k redline because the VTEC powerband won't last as long then and all the car will do then is rev away the engine not moving anywhere. Honda had VTEC activiate 1k rpm lower so then the powerband will be smoothed out. I don't think that having an 8k redline and vtec kicking at 5k isnt a good idea. Honda has addressed a lot of the issues with the 8th gen. But don't forget, the Type-R is coming to the states. They already put it around the nurburgring. Search up the video. It went round in 7:50 seconds! Thats amazing for a Honda. In the 7 minute range, there is the GTR, LFA, BMWS, Ferrari's, Porsche's, and many other sports/super car manufacturers in that range.

[@TassieLorenzo]

***** It's not relevant any more... The new versions of Si and Type R will have K20 based turbo engines, that only rev to 7000... :) Type R will have at least the 305 bhp of the new Euro Type R... I guess the SI will have less, maybe around 250-270 hp. :)

[@zuhayrali4202]

TassieLorenzo Who knows, maybe they Si won't be boosted. Honda hasn't said anything about the K20C1 the new Type-R engine, about adding it to the Si, in fact there hasn't be anything announced for the Si, just the normal Civic with the extremely low emission engine. I doubt they will boost the Si and rather they will build an engine that was built just like an S2000 making it have more HP than like the current K24Z7 engine producing 205 HP. My guess, the new Si will have 240 HP containing the F22 engine, or they build a completely new Si engine NA with anywhere from 210 HP - 250 HP. If Honda can acheive 240 HP NA out of 2.2L, then they can easily get 240 HP out of 2.4L

[@TheNuke95]

I hate to revive an old comment but thank you!!! People are just never satisfied! I think the k24 is awesome whether it's from the tsx,ilx, or si it's actually a good engine same thing with the k20!

[@Rome1017Lights]

"Elevated performance, Elevated refinement, uhh sporty looks" 1:06 "Doesn't look like much of a sporty car on the outside" 7:00 You contradict yourself in a lot of videos, make up your mind please.

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

I have a 2002 type S, fast an gets 34-35 mpg on the highway in 6th gear.I have a Bolra exhaust system on it, a DC sports iar intake and a DC header, sounds great. very fun car to drive. Super reliable have 256k on this car and u can't kill this engine, had over 32 cars and this is the most reliable car I've ever owned. even more than my 91 CRX si, 95 Supra, 2004 Accord..unbelievable.

[@Di_VaLa]

I'm looking for one, what do you think of a 03 with 190+ miles but the clutch is going out. Is it too pricey to change?

[@Collasseum]

Mickey Hartsell wow...

[@camtaylor593]

You had a supra! 😲

[@jricedrums]

Great review! I just bought an '05 RSX Type-S two months ago and I love it! It's a car that just begs you to go fast!

[@Ecuador006]

Rice the fuck out of it

[@williamngan9165]

Great video!!! I am a original owner of a 2004 RSX type S A-spec with 38,000 original miles. Pre order the car back in 12/2003 and still have it till this day. Love this car, wish they never discontinued it..

[@jayzamora2342]

Just picked up one of these baby's its a 2004 with 98,000 miles in white. I love it!

[@torguy5763]

Man this is when Honda/Acura used to put passion into their cars, now that they built the brand they don't care, they just want as much money as possible. This will happen to Hyundai also, watch and see, they are just bringing the name up by putting passion into it, once they hit that huge market like Honda they wont care anymore. Their already almost there.

[@dipsetny9291]

Well the Hyundai Sonata and the Elantra are both ugly. The Genesis is the only model I like. Still would never buy a Hyundai. I mean just look at the name! Hyundai. Need I say more.

[@shakarimartin5342]

DipSetNY Lmbo! Thought I was the only one loll

[@dipsetny9291]

It's true. Honda/Acura still care. They are the best cars on the road. I got a 1996 Honda Accord EX and a 2008 Acura TL. I never had a huge problem with them. My 96 got 357,248 miles on it. I just had my State Inspection done on it. I just do regular maintenance on it. That's it. Oil change. Tires when need be. Honda/Acura for life. Ya Dig!

[@AdonisGaming93]

Tor Guy I wouldn't say they put less passion....they just care now more about luxury and for drivers that go daily to their office and then just come home to their wives rather than the guys that are hitting twisties and canyons for speed

[@Ostnizdasht206]

DipSetNY I don't get what you're getting at?

[@glakebriffin2]

Those aftermarket tails look hideous!

[@AioTranNhan]

+Andy C that's a stock one v.v

[@glakebriffin2]

+Nhat Tran unless the dudes from canada, Those are Not the stock tails. The ones in the U.S. are mostly red with a little bit white(for reverse) and orange for the signals. None of that ricey altezza type shit.

[@HimmelWeint]

+Andy C Correct those are not stock tail lights and that vehicle is a US spec one the Canadian model comes with heated mirrors and seats but no fog lights. Also the dash is in kilometers instead of miles and I do agree that those tail lights look pretty bad.

[@frenzythebeast]

Nhat Tran Not stock

[@mujjuman]

back when people modded their cars with altezza lights just "to be different"

[@carsoncommand4172]

I love these little hatchbacks, truly a “pocket rocket”!

[@arthellstrobles1241]

Heart of a CRX. Couldn't have said it better myself. Great review👍🏿👍🏿

[@wisted]

I just picked up an unmodified 2004 RSX Type S last week and love it. Only 90k and truly a joy to drive. It does beckon the driver to play more than any other car I've owned. Nice job on the review!

[@Kingofheavyweights]

10:00 this is true, I just burned my clutch and my friend who also owns an rsx-s has gone through a few clutches hahaha. This car isn't for the faint of heart it will grip you by your balls and ask for more and when you go fast it feels so fucking good...know what you are getting into. This thing sits low and looks amazing feels amazing in stock or modified terms. I personally wouldn't let anyone get a car that is too crazy. This car is older so expect maintenance and the person before you to sell it with some wear other than that it is a godamn charm and way better than any si. The rsx community is awesome...

[@Notjobincome]

just got the base model for $1000! gonna be my project car!

[@stinkypete2327]

Lololol

[@garnethernandez8446]

I got one for 1,250$

[@MrLevicrz]

@81375 puckinen k20a2/k24a2 frank

[@hotcock4813]

I have a turbo Type-S. Got good running, not too trashed base daily one for $900 here in Canada and the base here in Canada had o sunroof, leather, ABS or cruise or alloys.

[@colbyparrott3462]

No way I just watched a video about you with that beast pushing 950 HP

[@nintendoatarikiller]

It's got the engine that kids like.

[@holycross2]

UUUHHGG WE ARE GOING REALLY FAST. I CAN CHANGE MY CLOTHS REALLY FAST.

[@Coupedupmyles]

Los Pollos Hermanos regular car reviews

[@Yourdailyfactos]

TFiPW which is vtec.

[@3kbaby823]

Another hater i see lol I've seen hondas smoke muscle cars and I've seen Honda and Acura beat a ass load of people in races I used to hate Honda but once I drove one for a bit it was a fun time

[@dbhpah]

RSXs are great cars. Thanks for the review.Owned (3) of them and they are very dependable if you take care of them. Add a Hondata ECU remap, CAI and Cat Back exhaust and you are down in 5.5 - 6.0 second range for 0 - 60. They ride and handle great. Very enjoyable cars.

[@RSXTYPES2023]

Dave Hannon how do u get a Hondata Ecu remap

[@jonmcclane7433]

Did all 3 to my 8th gen Civic Si. I started with the Intake then got a Yonaka Catback. It sounded great, but it took so long to hit VTEC and had some rev hang , so I did a Hondata Reflash and that really woke it up. It even got louder.

[@josesalinas6710]

I have a 04 Acura rsx type s with 344,000 miles still shifting like a charm the handling in Turns is superb

[@lujr2225]

Thats amazing.. original engine and transmission?

[@josesalinas6710]

Lu JR yup only work had to do was replace the power steering pump which was quick fix OEM part was only 160 but i bought the car with a new swap k24 with forged pistons in pretty sure that’s what making it run this long

[@lujr2225]

@@josesalinas6710 Around how miles on that engine so far?

[@josesalinas6710]

Lu JR that was the engine i bought it with it has 48,000 miles when i bought it from a mechanic shop owner

[@pontiacGXPfan]

hey, a RSX that doesn't have a fucked up body kit

[@mackcummy4976]

The RSX 0-60mph is as fast as 6.1 seconds. You have to thrash the shit out of the engine and clutch a bit but it will do it

[@theredline]

We agree, but that is what makes the new 2.4L engine more enjoyable. It produces more consistent 0-60 times and you don't have the thrash the engine and transmission so harshly to extract the performance.

[@djzyx]

the car loves to rev high though so its fine

[@mackcummy4976]

but my point is it's faster than 6.8 seconds 0-60mph

[@coffeeblak86]

how does it wheel hop like that with low torque?

[@Jclark1337]

+coffeeblak86 It's got a nice bit of power if you get the revs high and its pretty lightweight.

[@danielquach6736]

Nice Review. Great car and engine. You have reviewed a lot of noteworthy Honda's and Acuras, but the only car you seem to be missing is the 1st generation TSX 6 spd. Would love to see a review on one of those!

[@Dominicansugardrop]

Amazing car, i just got me the same car with only 65k miles! God is Good all the time!!

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Nice vid. No doubt one of the cleanest type S you will see. No one kept them stock.

[@1970borntorun]

No offense man, and in general a decent, objective review, but this is a PERFORMANCE coupe. No one in their right mind cares that the "touch points" are hard plastic. This car is all about performance and making your heart beat faster winding it out on the tight, winding back roads in California.

[@theshonen8899]

+1970borntorun Just because it's a performance coupe doesn't mean he can't comment on the car's build quality.

[@1970borntorun]

theshonen8899 I didn't say he couldn't. He is putting so much emphasis on it, he's acting as if he's reviewing a Cadillac. It's like going to McDonald's and expecting good service and a high quality meal and then being disappointed.

[@mackcummy4976]

+1970borntorun I think the interior plastics looks like they are very good quality.

[@1970borntorun]

mack cummy No, I agree for the level of vehicle this is. My only point is that he is saying negative things (unfairly) for the asking price if this vehicle. And actually, the interior quality is better, I think, than even the e46 era of the 3 Series.

[@Slavikhavoc]

+1970borntorun I thought the same thing as you.

[@BrianGeorgeGaming]

Picked one of these up a week ago and I absolutely love it.

[@PainEditz]

Please do a TL Type S

[@edgurrr]

If I'm not mistaken, he's done one already.

[@edgurrr]

***** My bad. It was on intechdude3000's channel. I knew I had seen it somewhere

[@Darksyne]

Or even the First or Second Gen TL's if he finds one in decent condition.

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

Your an excellent reviewer !

[@DaudJamshaid]

I've been waiting so long for this, having gone through 2 RSX-S's myself haha

[@machineslave3]

The engine in the RSX sounds different than the one in the 8th Gen Si.

[@mediacritic]

Honda needs to bring back the VTEC engines! I don't care that there's no torque! I care about fun! I LOVED my 2000 Civic Si! The VTEC is what made these cars unique!

[@aspecreviews]

Honda still uses their VTEC technology...

[@RebelRaynebowww]

Got one of these to replace my totaled Acura CL. Couldn't be happier.

[@RetroExhibitCollective]

The grey interior is ugly. The black leather interior is way nicer

[@Desertduleler_88]

I agree, the grey looks cheap..

[@hotcock4813]

Right. Love my black interior.

[@norwegianblue2017]

Agreed.

[@johnsmithqqq]

that's why it's so clean and stock. If it had black interior one of you would have bought it already and stuffed it with ebay parts.

[@RetroExhibitCollective]

johnsmithqqq umm no, I have an all black leather interior. TYPE S that’s stock. No ebay ricer

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I love this 2004 Acura RSX Type S so much

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Too bad we never got the Type R with the K20A 220 hp!

[@aseeds7785]

Isn't it kind of weird Type S to Type R but only increase 20 hp? Comparable to Si to the civic R.

[@gipsyavenger9829]

I loved my first Gen RSX Type S . 2nd gear synchro-grind represent.

[@tonyortiz3350]

Who gave this guy this car seriously? I’m crying seeing this guy man handle it

[@alvilla701]

Cars I would like to see back on the streets,; Integra, SRT4, Prelude, Tiburon GT, and most of all RX7 and Supra

[@jonnyCrackuser]

Two thousand fourteen four

[@Greatdome99]

And that isn't a cassette deck in there, either.

[@cesarperez3822]

I have a base model. It has 65,989 original miles and owner. Runs like a champ

[@ajw9975]

Previous owner of a 2002 RSX Type-S for 10 years. Switched it out in 2012 for a 2013 Ford Focus ST (which I'm still driving) because, well, I have two kids and I needed a car with 4 doors! I miss my Type-S with the sweet K20A2 really badly; you never forget your first. Two things really rubbed me the wrong way on this car: 1) The shifting was by NO MEANS smooth. 2nd-3rd notchiness was a BIG bummer and the cause of many missed-shifts. 2) Unfortunately, I have to disagree with your characterization re handling, especially regarding rear-end rotation. While I would agree the front end did exactly what you wanted. But the rear end had a vague, unsettled feel to it, especially over sweeping high-speed turns, highway exits, and high-speed lane changes.

[@benji888578]

I only just caught this review, but, I have to comment on your "just like the Civic" comments, I used to own an '03 Honda Civic Si (5M - the only way it came), and, when I got into what I thought was a small accident, but, totaled it, I found a stock '02 Acura RSX (5M base) that had been babied. (I owned the Civic from new, got the RSX in 2012). I don't know what Honda (Acura/Honda same thing) did to the RSX, but, the same engine (RSX base/'02-'05 Si K20A3) sounds smoother than in the Civic Si, also the Type S has a different sound than the Civic (K20A2 - what you drove). (Possibly different exhaust systems, fine tuning). To me, after driving both cars, I have to say that there are many minor differences, enough to say that the RSX was more obviously built for performance, for the driver, over the Civic, and yes, the handling is where I like it to be (I like centrifugal force and to get to speed quickly, but, not a speeder.). Also, at the time, while you could get leather in the Acura, you could not in the Honda, the '02-'05 Si came only with "suede" seats. The only thing that does not makes sense about the RSX is that Honda left out LSD, while the Si got it. I agree, the steering is tight, and it's just all-around more of a driver's car than most on the road today. I still love it, and I've driven lots of new (toyotas) and used (varied) cars for dealer trades for the last 5 years, but, when I get in my car, with the exception of a couple used Audi's I drove, I always prefer the way my RSX drives over all the rest. Most cars today feel disconnected.

[@Light23K]

I sold mines in 2012, I had it since 2002. I was really pissed at the shifter getting sucked trying to get to 3rd gear every freaking day. I went to the dealer many times and they say they can't duplicate the problem. And the leather suck too. The stitches came off and theres a hole. I love my RSX type s but the shifter not shifting to 3rd gear was the reason I got rid of it and got a 2013 Infiniti fx37. I will be returning to Acura in the form of the 2020 Acura RDX Type S.

[@christmaschris487]

Also, 2:14 something never talked about but the steering wheel is small and offset to the left of the driver allowing left hand to soundly control the wheel and right hand to hold and rest on the stick shifter. And very, very comfortable position while hitting turns and shifting.

[@brichpmr]

I have a 2005 RSX base with 101k on the clock...a really nice daily driver. The K20 motor, even in base mode, is bullet proof, and the simple dash layout would be applauded by Soichiro Honda....designed for drivers and harkens back to the days of Ayrton Senna in F1.

[@maximus9401]

oh yes!! I was waiting for this!

[@bryanpedro4192]

awesome review!. I do own one so I am biased. I have the 06 which i agree looks way better than its predecessor

[@ianlazo25]

thanks for finally reviewing this car :))

[@thingymagiger]

It would be nice to see you review a manual first gen tsx.

[@wakefulonesees]

Great review! I love my Type S, fun cheap little race car. Also, 0-60 is 6.1. Stock. Not winning too many drag races.

[@DetPersc]

When I was a bit younger, I was always wondering why they didn't really make it faster stock, but I now I get it. It's just supposed to be a sportier version of an everyday commute car. The base has the look down, but the Type S has the engine also.

[@ThaBestStarks]

This Acura RSX used to be my dream car!!

[@mrxyz2k]

I believe Acura needs to have a car like Honda's S2000 more than RSX, which is mostly look like Civic or Accord coupe. Because I think every luxury car brand should have a 2 seats convertible car.

[@mackcummy4976]

They also need a 2 door.

[@MrDonut37]

I just bought my 2006 type s today and u love it!

[@jordanadams7168]

He loves your specific car?😂😂

[@Taniaver]

Yeah my friend has this car and i loved it, thinking of getting one, but the back seats suck 😪

[@stephenimsong3462]

It would be really interesting to hear your opinion on a original Integra GSR or even better, a Type R!!!

[@888899991]

I spun a bearing and just had to rebuild my k20... i would say it's a good car jus make sure u always keep the oil clean and at the proper level....

[@SlowWhip]

I like your reviews but why most of them have to be Acura/Honda. Why not Lexus/Toyota, Infiniti/Nissan, Subaru, BMW, or Mitsubishi?

[@collinholbrook4074]

he should do a 2014 Subaru BRZ or Nissan GTR or maybe even a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO

[@jorgeu111]

he gets what he can

[@collinholbrook4074]

Jorge Urdaneta obviously but still it would be neat for him to get his hands on any of those in the future especially a Nissan GTR or Lancer Evo

[@drpthemc]

he's biased but it's warranted. how could u not love vtec!

[@Tig-Wan]

Hod a review on the 97-01 prelude type-sh. That is amazing and the way it takes clover leaf off/on ramps will BLOW your mind. Thanks

[@Zaikclon950]

Please Review 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse :)

[@collinholbrook4074]

why not a newer one :P 2012 model

[@collinholbrook4074]

HJ Farooqi lol I was only giving the suggestion seeing who can only get his hands on so many cars not necessarily the year you want

[@netman88]

Back in the day... Thanks for the vid..

[@1Slow_SS]

I had an 02 Type S as my first car, kinda miss it sometimes. It had 169,000 miles on it and still ran like a champ. The insurance was outrageous since I was 16 and it was classified as a "sports coupe". Still don't know if I would ever buy one again someday, I'm back into my families american muscle roots.

[@jorgecabrera7088]

Picked mines up rebuild and in shitty conditions i love her

[@steveovasco5081]

A car that should have never gotten the boot. I hope it comes back. The RSX was a hot coupe and it's what they are missing.

[@BEARCOW1234]

Wow that is in great condition! Great review!

[@sdlausen1]

I love how you compare this RSX to modern cars (sarcasm). Of COURSE modern cars will be better in EVERY aspect! No need to rip this RSX a new one considering it came out in late 2001... Also, it's actually a bit quicker to 60 than 6.8 seconds.

[@adincarter7351]

hope who every has this now took care of it.

[@TheAboriginal1]

love the reviews. any chance you'll test drive somewhere other than in a forest? i always feel claustrophobic when you're revving out between all the trees.

[@mackcummy4976]

Get an Intake and full header/exhaust for a better power curve. Hondata K pro help too, you can lower the VTEC engagement.

[@Jamiemartinez06]

How much do you think this car would go for in the used car market? Like 10-12k?

[@PHOBIAx57x]

Mine is a 03' base manual with 55k miles on it. Completely stock, was so happy when I found her going to take her to 200k miles hopefully :) However, I've never rev'd it out past 5,000 so I don't know the vtec sensation haha. It doesn't feel right pushing it.

[@kristiansvalland4595]

Riley Nelson I have an 03 Type-S manual (only way the Type-S came) and it now has around 158k miles on it... I've pushed it to red line from the day i bought it (I bought it brand new, with just 3 miles on it), and it's perfectly fine. the engine can easily handle it. The engine is very durable, just treat it to regular oil changes (I switched mine to synthetic at it's very first oil change) and good gas and the car will last for ever

[@NshepMAx9]

Riley Nelson I bought an '02 Base with 108K miles and I've put about 40K on it now. Some days I drive it easy others I drive it to the redline. I've never seen any problems from any part of the car. There is no doubt you can get 200K out of these cars.

[@TassieLorenzo]

Riley Nelson Type S? Pushing it to the redline is the whole point. Above 6000rpm is where the engine lives quite happily. :) Other cars are so fast (Mustang GT etc) that you can't push them to the limit on public roads --- that's where the joy in the RSX or a Civic SI is. :) Slow enough that you can push it, but fast enough to be very close to keeping up with a lot of the other turbo hot hatches and things.

[@jumbie4972]

push it to the limit

[@nickharrison211]

Push it dude trust me I have a 2005 type s. You won't regret it

[@VqVick]

I want this as a project car.

[@alexz3692]

I'm suppose to be getting one of these soon hopefully it's very reliable as sources says

[@1969chevyz28]

I-vtec is constantly changing the timing. There is no "vtec" engagement because the timing is changing gradually with rpm increase to provide more even power curve rather than the 6,000 rpm engagement as you said. The rsx is built alongside with the civic. I guess you could say they are sister cars. Every piece looks like an em2 that has been tweaked. That is why it feels like a "civic."

[@gregson99]

+1969chevyz28 you can hear vtec crossover. The engine noise changes dramatically.

[@mackcummy4976]

Actually, the RSX chassis was built for teh RSX first, then the 7th generation Civic was built on it too.

[@TheBasher-_-]

It's 7 years later and u can still find un modded versions of this car. Though I would want with a better clutch and Hid light conversion.

[@StraitClownin909]

I'm surprised you never reviewed the gen1 TSX

[@frenzythebeast]

StraitClownin909 he did

[@thaik56]

Any difference between this car's engine and the Civic Si 8th's engine, K20A2 vs K20Z3, aside from the 3 lb·ft difference in torque?

[@tugboat_actual]

the motor in the 04 rsx and the 8th gen si are not the same, the k20z3 (8th gen) was more refined, with more electronic features, and higher compression

[@rew3809]

I thought I wanted one before. Now I REALLY want one😭😭😭

[@vonstrong92]

U should find a 8 gen si and review it I know this is old but sometimes I miss the old car reviews

[@parksed24]

I wish they would have offered it in white on black instead of the white on weird tan.

[@ntvikesfootball]

what do you think of this compared to the celica?

[@cedricgildersleeve4267]

can you do a review and test drive on a 2008-2012 chevy malibu 2lt thank you keep up the great work

[@00lexuses300]

I remember when I was 6 years old my cousin had a acura rsx type s! OMG one time she took me for a ride in it and holy shit was it fast! Now she has a cadillac srx 3.0 AWD. I really miss the rsx!

[@HumbertoCamarena]

Try to find a first gen TSX manual. Would love for you yo do a review on one!

[@e46love]

good, informative, and unbiased. cheers.

[@Theewaterbearer]

Great videos. How would compare the RSX to the V6 accord coupe EX-L as far as performance goes.

[@alfredoreyes8058]

What do you think about tsx. Also do you already have a vid about tsx?

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I have always liked cars like this one and the Toyota Celica, Honda Accord Coupe, Missan GTR, Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang, Infiniti G Coupe, Nissan Altima Coupe, Chevy Monte Carlo, Audi A5 Coupe and other coups similar to those cars.

[@Otaner142]

In terms of reliability and maintenance cost will this be cheaper or better than the s2k?

[@TassieLorenzo]

renato muu A little cheaper. There is no soft top to repair for example.

[@MrThat70svan]

What light is on the dash on the lower right side? Love your videos! You are the best at describing every detail! Can You do a VW TDI manual trans?? Looking forward to see that!

[@budfans]

seatbelt and door open lights

[@MrThat70svan]

While he's driving! OK, Seatbelt light makes sense!

[@alexanderzuluaga6827]

Odometer

[@kevinnorris6558]

Only here because Acura may be bringing this car back in the future.