2006 Acura RSX Type-S - POV Driving Impressions

[@caglioso]

Wanted this car in high school, still want one now.

[@Dec2707]

bro i wanted this car in high school and purchased one 2 years after graduating! hope u get ur hands on one of em bro there's just something different bout the rsx

[@nd2170]

@@Dec2707 the way it handles and its weight just perfect

[@JuanCruz-ik8se]

I know of one let me know if still interested

[@cesarherrera1926]

Straight up lol

[@b16adelsol]

@@JuanCruz-ik8se what u have?

[@gryphon123456]

My first new car was a 2003 RSX-S in the exclusive electric blue. That car was amazing! The K20A was a Mecca of a power plant. To me this was the ultimate fwd sports car. It was a dream to own! Every morning there was one piece of road I would wind the engine out to 8200 and it was like turbo. Just made my day every day. And cable driven throttle. These really are special cars.

[@millenniumzeek]

Got my 05 RSX-S in blaze orange metallic. Truly an amazing package but the suspension sucked for handling and ride quality

[@jackchan1013]

I had an artic blue type S 02. I loved going through the tunnel hitting pass 6k. The sound and feel was amazing.

[@dudeman7157]

I can still remember the day I picked my brand new 05 Vivid Blue Pearl Type S off the lot. First thing I got for it was an injen CAI and man the sound it would make when it was in vtec.

[@gryphon123456]

@@dudeman7157 yes! I had an AEM. Intake on mine and when the V-Tec hit it was so sonorous in the cabin. Car definitely filled the senses.

[@TheOGtyler]

To anyone who owns an RSX or wants to own one, I’m Honda guy through and through, I own a 7th gen civic of the same era and they have lots of interchangeable parts! All my buddies upgraded to coil overs and a louder/ higher performance exhaust and that was truly all they needed to drive that thing for years with a smile on their faces :) #Kswapeverything!

[@matth6284]

90s and early 2000s Hondas are where it's @. Refreshing to drive an older car once in a while

[@bedd8934]

the dc2 and dc5 were masterpiece of cars.

[@matth6284]

@@bedd8934 definitely. The DC2 is my fav Integra

[@alexis_dc2]

@@matth6284 same !

[@bedd8934]

@@matth6284 yeah great lightweight car,I owned 2.I miss them sometimes

[@great4ever845]

Soooo turbo ?

[@dontworryaboutit42069]

All my rsx owners stand up!!!

[@Yourfavgirls-w5d]

05 Type S myself. Jade Green Metallic.

[@kt5645]

03 Type S! 96k miles! Fully Stock in white! Love my car!

[@Nolimitluis13]

03 type-s with 165k

[@jj_volt]

06 base but it’s getting painted as i type this lol

[@JDub33333]

02 Type S Firepepper Red Pearl with 119,000. RSX ftw

[@TIGERJS]

I own a 2002 type S. sits in my garage for the time being. I keep going back and forth if I wanna sell or just keep it. such fun to drive on a back winding road.

[@Jack-cz5su]

I’d say keep it. K-series Honda’s keep getting more and more expensive. Plus, I think they’re tremendously good looking cars. I’m a little jealous.

[@quan1509]

Definitely keep it

[@SychicGamer]

Keep it. Clean ones are becoming more and more rare, and you’re gonna regret setting it pretty quick. I had a 2005 corolla XRS 6-speed with Lift (like vtec) with only 113k miles and i was like eh lemme sell it. I still regret selling it cuz now i cant find one anywhere

[@Rrrafe11]

keep it but keep ur eyes on the market, i know a lot of cars are appreciating in value... you can make sum bank if money is a priority

[@AcornHead]

ill buy it off you if ur in the states

[@peteryoung713]

I bought mine brand new in October 2005 to be my daily driver to work here in Atlanta. Garage kept, Synthetic oil, regular maintenance, zero rust, 325,000 till an exhaust valve on cylinder 3 chipped. Best car I’ve ever owned. I couldn’t bear to see it scrapped. Fortunately, I live 20 minutes from Atlanta Powerhouse Performance. Harrison and the master crew there took on the project of bringing my baby back to life! The engine and drive train have been lovingly rebuilt to a higher standard than factory. Better, stronger, faster. The car is now at 334,000 and as I head into retirement I’m looking forward to seeing how far this car can go!

[@driver22pilot]

As a car enthusiast, this year has been fun seeing the revival and throwbacks of the Type-S. In 2013, I replaced my 1989 Integra (aka a 1st gen RSX) with my current stock 2006 Type-S. As you have an idea from the video, It's so much fun to drive and even though looks are subjective, it really has a look that appeals to me even today. Hope I can keep driving it for a long time no matter how old I get... :)

[@basithph8958]

Love that Acura is letting you drive their legendary models Such a nice throwback!

[@kylep.176]

I've got an 03 Type S and it's a super fun car to rev out and blast through corners (vtec is very addicting). It never fails to put a smile on my face. Considering how difficult it is to find a clean example of an RSX, and prices becoming ridiculously unreasonable for most older Japanese sports cars (even in poor condition), I'll be keeping this thing until it dies, which could take a while. My family has had in total 4 Hondas with the K series motor throughout my life; none had issues even with high kilometers. Just keep up with maintenance and they run forever Thanks for reviewing older cars, it's interesting to see how much cars have changed in the last 20 years :)

[@baxlife334]

The K20a when not abused it will last 300k miles and than you can overhaul the K20a and keep going. It's like the Toyota SR5 pickup it can just go way beyond any American engine.

[@CodeineAbdulJabbar]

I’ve found an 06 type s with 164k for $5500 that I’m about to buy. I’m so excited.

[@Freescrub]

@@CodeineAbdulJabbarhow is it ??

[@CodeineAbdulJabbar]

@@Freescrub it’s been great driving wise, but there’s been some electrical issues that I’ve been having. Need to get an OEM Denso alternator hopefully that will fix things.

[@ilovecats748]

It’s hard for me to even watch these reviews of older cars because of how much this doesn’t exist anymore and will only get harder to find

[@tayvonrose2528]

Better get yourself one while u can

[@Carlos.Rivera]

And expensive if you found one

[@jedmrrp]

Yeah the 06 type s are going for a lot of money rn. I'm in the market for one and having a hard time lol

[@Carlos.Rivera]

@@jedmrrp is that you?

[@Enemy9000]

@@jedmrrp indeed they are I just got 06 type s with 68k original miles for an arm & a leg but in all honesty i was happy with it being my 1st project car.

[@peter9930]

she's cleeeeeeeeeean

[@somandelao437]

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[@ImOldGregg]

Def not your mum then

[@nostalgic-edits6724]

@@ImOldGregg mom jokes in 2021

[@Blake-pu3xc]

Sheeeeeeeeeeesh

[@squidproquo2241]

@@ImOldGregg Not all the mum's are like yours, jack.

[@btbbelesky]

Miss this era of cars. They don’t make them like this anymore

[@athfdrizzle]

which is why after buying an FK8 I wont sell. :)

[@ericspace121]

For real man. Why cant we just get anything simple anymore.

[@squidproquo2241]

"Miss this era of cars. They don’t make them like this anymore" Yes, they do. You are not looking carefully. When you take your head out of you rear end you will realize that the new ones are better than this but people like you demand for turbo's and N/A cars are lesser performer, hence you can;t see the merit what is in front of you TODAY.

[@bolt2271]

@@squidproquo2241 i don't think you understand the premise of their statement. they meant that new cars nowadays feel so "robotic" as today's technology has taken over the way new cars feel back in the day. they simply do not make them like this anymore because of the simple fact that technology has advanced so far.

[@squidproquo2241]

@@bolt2271 "i don't think you understand the premise of their statement. they meant that new cars nowadays feel so "robotic" as today's technology has taken over the way new cars feel back in the day." Well, I think you are completely unaware from the motive behind the post. This hater is not going to put this remark under a European junk car. The subliminal manipulation here is that "Current Honda's are not as good as the old one's." It is not new cars, it is new Honda's that's what he is implying. So, it is time for you to wake up a little. "they simply do not make them like this anymore because of the simple fact that technology has advanced so far." It is advanced for all brands yet you will not here anyone saying this idiotic thing under an older European junk. They will continue to praise the newer model and they even praise the new technology that the Europeans put in their cars. So, wake up. You are subliminally manipulated to shy away from newer Honda's and pushed towards the newer European junks.

[@Mr1wd]

I love how fast the revs drop between shifts. Modern rev-hang ruins the manual experience.

[@AwakenedR6]

So many things have been dumbed down in modern cars for average consumers. Car guys like the raw feeling of driving a car that takes some proficiency to drive smoothly

[@blasianboyyエッセンス]

seeing that wing in the rear view is something special..

[@GsrDc]

I’m on my third Dc5 and still have a 95’.Dc2. These Suzuka made Acuras were masterpieces. Easy to drive, easy to park, you can squeeze through places due to their small footprint. Easy and super low cost maintenance. Great visibility all around. Test drove the new tlx, a chore to get in and out. Big on the outside, small and tighter than the Integra/Rsx on the inside for such a wide and long car. You’re going to get a lot of door dings from other cars. Finally, picked up a 21’ boost blue CTR and it has filled a pretty good chunk of the big shoes from the Suzuka gems. Never got on s2000 train because I’m a tall and wide guy that needs his car to have decent cargo space with a hatchback to haul stuff. CTR and Integra are just brilliant.

[@martinscocan5221]

I'm 56 and if I went into a showroom today and could choose between this Acura brand new and anything Honda makes today, including Type R I would choose this Acura all day long. Cars have been getting worse not better

[@duboseq1]

I feel you. I love the rawness with it being NA. But, having owned a Type-R, that thing is special.

[@prcc8793]

You right,I'm own a 05 type s..and I still prefer this model over the new ones..💪💪💪👍

[@kaydenehrhardt8062]

Will say I’ve driven almost all gens of si’s never a rsx type s, but I have driven a new type r, out of all of them I actually didn’t find the new type r as special, I feel like the high rpm na power is what honda is known for and it just feels better to me. The new type r felt very very numb and electronic in comparison to even my wrx.

[@kaydenehrhardt8062]

Great great car but not as amazing as I thought it’d be

[@junkiexl86]

The old Honda/Acuras were built much better. I bought a 2017 Civic Sport Hatchback and had several issues I had to keep going back to the dealership to get fixed. Ended up saying F that and traded it in for a 2023 Accord Sport. It has left me stranded 3x now. Trans went out at 6k miles. I have 8 payments left. Soon as I pay it off, Im getting rid of it. I miss my 04 Type S. Got used with 13k miles, had 212k when I traded it in and it only saw the shop once for something I couldn't do myself.

[@shmokyochao]

The HYPE when the RSX came out was absolutely insane! Still a beautiful car next to the FA5’s. They truly go neck to neck with each other.

[@Pete0126]

The looks of the RSX will always trump the 8th Si, but the LSD, better suspension and other tweaks make the 8th better imo. They're both awesome.

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@Pete0126 The RSX S-Type had an LSD.

[@Pete0126]

@@norwegianblue2017 nope it did not

[@ic5217]

Cars like these are precisely why I got into cars in the first place. Respect.

[@Fastball115]

Just rolled 247k on my 2003 Type-S .Ordered $500 in parts to refresh the engine and replace a bad speed sensor. Should be good for another 250k

[@TheOGtyler]

It’s a Honda , it can reach 300+ K if you well maintain them!

[@getterminated647]

If you don’t mind me asking what all you got ? I wanna refresh mine

[@Fastball115]

@@getterminated647 Just some new spark plugs, a head cover gasket set which includes spark plug tube seals, a vtc filter, a spool valve filter, upper coolant hose, idler pulley, air box cover (mine was broken), and pcv valve and tube. I've already taken apart the IAC valve and throttle body and cleaned them, installed new power steering pump, fuel pump, and ac compressor. Thing will be nearly as good as new this week. Hopefully nothing else comes up.

[@Sojhi]

@@TheOGtyler more than that! There's a crx with 1 million miles on it😂

[@rodarana2012]

Easy. My DC5 is currently at 374,000 miles. Just resealed it and should last me another 300,000 miles!

[@SiphonMastery]

Thank you for reviewing this car, Topher! Acura for life! I really wish TLX Type S also offered in Manual transmission, but it is what it is. Aggressive 10 speed is quite welcoming too

[@mlp2012]

It’s offered in manual, back in this year lol

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Looking at these original Type S models just puts a smile on my face~ The CL Type S, the TL Type S, and the RSX Type S are just classics and show that we're missing this type of Type S performance from Acura.

[@AlCasa52]

When I was a kid I always admired the hvac knobs on the top of the dash. Thought it was the coolest thing seeing them through the side windows

[@kl3271]

I'm amazed just 3 knobs and 3 buttons control all aspects of the ac. Efficient ergonomics at its best.

[@bedd8934]

Such a great car.I almost bought one brand new back in the day but I decided to keep my dc2 gsr.I drive a 2012 Tl 3.5 today,my love for acura never went away.

[@matthewpere1975]

I have had my 05 type s since 2006. I am the 2nd owner haven't looked back since. It's been retired as my daily and just a weekend car now but always worth the wait. Love seeing these cars in spotlight again they truly are from a different era.

[@_u0nda928]

Why is it not your daily anymore?

[@matthewpere1975]

@@_u0nda928 I have a employer provided truck, my personal truck and a suv to haul the family. So it sits most of the time and after a week or two of not driving it I jump in and get to have fun on the road.

[@nickmauge7696]

I had a rsx type-s 2002 in Artic Blue Pearl. Bought it in 2011 and had it until 2018 until I got hit head on in it. I loved that car so much. Had bolts ons on it as well and lowered on coilovers with Type R wing, Mugen front lip with jdm black housing head lights. Motor was bullet proof with 265k miles. I’m definitely getting another one

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Thanks for this review of the Acura RSX Type-S. I remember driving this car brand new & man was it well built & fun to drive.

[@drewpeer]

I loved my 2005 type s! What a great car. Rare to find one stock these days under 100k.

[@salecon]

I sold my blaze Orange RSX-S A-Spec, 8 years ago I just found one for sale came to take a look at it as these are super rare in orange, turns out it was mine. I am so mind blown.

[@Eausti]

YES! Looking for a review on this exact car. You never fail me, toph.

[@pascutia]

Yessss!!! This Type S launch for the TLX was dope because you got to drive some of Acura’s greats!

[@kl3271]

Still an original owner of a 2005 base rsx with 130k miles. I love the rawness of this car and the ability to put an audiophile system in it.

[@goldentrucker7921]

Base is so lame compared to type s

[@kl3271]

@@goldentrucker7921 yes, Captain Obvious.

[@goldentrucker7921]

@@kl3271 lol driving around in your 17 second quarter mile car. Captain Turtle

[@kl3271]

@@goldentrucker7921 24 Seconds because it's an AUTOMATIC! No big deal, my 2018 Audi S5 Sportback fixes my need for speed. Also had a 97 Yamaha yzf that was pretty fun until I test rode my friend's R1...

[@goldentrucker7921]

@@kl3271 nice. I've a zx10r fbo. Only ride once in awhile now though. Too many people text and drive.

[@martinvalencia6141]

Had an 03 white type s back in 2018. Loved the car. Sold it for 5k and ive been looking for one ever since.

[@itsss_mike]

just got my 06 rsx type s a couple months ago, the car is so fun to drive it’s insane.

[@paulosicne8498]

Last November 2023, I bought a 2004 Acura RSX-S in Milano Red with only 37K miles, no accidents. It now has only 38K miles (I have a daily beater driver that I use for work, shopping; etc.). It's pretty much a garage queen, but I love it. It still has the stock exhaust, just like this RSX-S in the video. I enjoy a quiet drive. I knew I had to jump on it when I saw the ad. I'm never going to sell it.

[@ThisIsJayEveryday]

That orange is everything... But that blue CL Type S though!

[@cameroncarruthers4286]

finally a good quality POV of an rsx!

[@ellisjackson3355]

That stock exhaust sounds nice and quiet and smooth. I can feel the vibration from the engine

[@mattystacks7226]

Still have my 06 Acura RSX type s. I’ll never get rid of it. Best car I’ve ever owned.

[@raydemarco427]

Daily driver here. Best car

[@mattystacks7226]

@ I bought it new in 06 and will die before I sell it

[@AA-dr2rx]

still have mine after 11 years with 150kmiles. still runs great and still fun to drive!

[@zelda7ase]

I beat the everliving crap out of mine and it never failed me. It sucked water though the cold air intake, ran with low oil for months, ran hard every single day, commuted every day, etc. Absolute beast of a motor in a great chassis.

[@alexangulo2055]

This was the first “new” car I purchased. Ended up trading it for an Audi A4 3 years later- worst decision of my life . I miss my DC5.

[@Rogers15777]

My 06 type-s has 179k and gets bounced off the rev limiter daily. Hard to beat for the price, reliability and fuel mileage. Definitely not a good pedal setup for heel toe shifting though.

[@DrivenDistrict]

Thanks for bringing back the memories…I also had an 06 RSX Type-S with just 60k miles as well…taught my ex how to drive stick with it. She eventually took over the car, forgot to put oil in it and blew it...true story.

[@malikward5211]

I love the model in general, but I like the older rsx (04) where the headlights and taillights have those bumps on the design.

[@lolotus4borderless]

Thank you for that joy ride! I had the exact same model an color. Complete joy of simplicity! Best véhicule I ever owned, downshifting was a miracle and top speed was very stable for a light weight.

[@jordangordon2350]

I want one of these as a 2nd car someday but i much prefer the 02-04 headlights and taillights. A lot more personality in my opinion

[@seraphik]

i have a 2005 rsx type s, black on black. i'm its first and only owner. it's my first and only car. i was a teenager when i got it and now i'm a grown ass adult. i've only put 104k miles on it, and almost 20 yrs later it still drives like the day i got it. i love it and i'm never gonna sell it, but i'm finally about to retire it as my daily driver. probably gonna move to an EV. i'm gonna miss the visceral thrill of a manual 6-speed though, and no other car i've driven has that same tight, precise feel. back when i first got it i used to run it up to the redline on the back hills of the SF peninsula. once went 125mph in the deserts outside palm springs. these days i drive it pretty sedately, but every once in a while i still let the vtec kick in. everything still just vanishes into the rearview mirror.

[@cypresschino]

Had a silver one with a-spec package. Sold it back in 2010 at 70k miles to a young kid that saved up from working at a grocery store himself. At the time I actually got sick of it because I got sick of the no torq and always having to rev the piss out of it to have fun. But now looking back I would love to drive that car again with that beautiful gearbox that no car now even comes close to.

[@alpinedb150]

I had a 2003 rsx type s and adored it. I wish I kept it. Thanks for the throwback video!

[@irishviking]

I miss mine everyday....I had an '02 Type S I absolutely loved that car. I'd give anything to be able to find one now

[@VirtualGuth]

I'd love to see a longer video featuring this car, but thanks for sharing what you could. This was one of the very last Honda cars that I found really appealing (even though I prefer rear-wheel-drive cars). With a high-revving, naturally-aspirated gem of an engine, no infotainment or other irritating screens, no electronic throttle control, etc., there is a lot to love here and few things that irritate me. That all of this is packaged in what I feel is a really attractive overall design is the icing on the cake. Safety regulations have brought a lot of benefits since the early 2000"s, but better looking cars isn't one of them. I realize that the previous generation Integra benefitted from a double wishbone setup and a better chassis (along with things like a LSD in the case of the Integra Type R). Yet while countless people consider the ITR to be the pinnacle when it comes to a front-wheel-drive driving experience, this RSX Type-S represents less of a track-focused car that brings its own benefits to the table. I have little doubt that I could have plenty of fun with one of these cars and they are aging rather gracefully in my opinion.

[@Desatormentado937]

It sounds exactly like I remembered it in NSFU2. Thank you very much for the ride!

[@dnazz9784]

Let's see a prelude type-sh next if u can find one!

[@toniwonkanobi]

Although I think this was the beginning of the end of Golden Era Honda, I still think this and the EP3 are cool.

[@norwegianblue2017]

I used to have one of these. Such a great little car. Revved the bejesus out of it for ten years, never gave me a problem. Wound up selling it to a family member.

[@TheGamingAudiophile]

Keep up the quality content!

[@rampagedingo]

Refreshing to see older cars here once in a while.

[@Giovanni-jn1nx]

I want this for my first car I love the v-tech on it and it’s just a clean car plus it’s manual !

[@KantoMamba]

I've got an 06 with 140k miles on it. Can't wait for my spooly boi

[@tame7222]

About to be a owner of a 02 rsx type s fully stock with 92k miles,

[@TimFilmsCars]

I had this exact car but in Vivid Blue Pearl! All of the noises this thing makes brings me right back to 2005, which is a scarily long time ago.

[@brianjewell4139]

I just ran out front to make sure my car was still there. I bought it to be a cheap(er) daily to keep Mike's off my Nissan, and absolutely fell in love with it. It just works. Its fun. It's still economical, and after full Bolt ons and gears,, it's surprisingly "quick" (see..I didn't say fast..) Nice review, you are one of very few that really captured the essence of driving a well sorted DC5. 👍

[@richardhaas9519]

Had an 05 Type S. 210 hp from 2 liters, no turbo. Great fun car.

[@seanpittacora9668]

This was my first car! Mine was an 02 but it was so good to me. Unfortunately a VW Passat decided he wanted to blow a stop sign and that was the end of that :(

[@Deetroiter]

One of the most impressive things is how much room there is in the right arm area…no ridiculously large arm rest console getting in the way of things, etc

[@hishamdahud]

I had a 2005 RSX Type-S in high school. Nighthawk Black. I added an Injen cold air intake and upgraded the sound system massively. It was my dream car that I worked my ass off to afford. But sadly, it was stolen when I was in college. Totally heartbroken but thankful I was able to enjoy the car that was all over my bedroom walls for a good four years or so. Graduated to a 2008 Mazdaspeed 3, drive a 2016 Focus RS today. However, if I ever have the expendable income, I definitely plan on buying another RSX-S... just to relive some of the old memories. :)

[@Lecksfitness]

I have a 2008 civic Si.. love the K20 with the slick manual. A very very underrated package and oh what fun you get for the $$!

[@MrCarGuy]

Had a Mugen variant myself. Regret letting it go because no Civic has had its fun or design since, really

[@BrianLibretti]

I concur. I have a 2006 Si and it provides plenty of fun during my daily drives!

[@lindaover9764]

@@BrianLibretti I'd love a 8th gen

[@WasteofSpace13]

Man, I almost bought one of these. It was $9.5k at a dealer with 99k miles. I wish I had. At the time that was a bit too much money but looking back that really wasn't too terribly bad. Everything around me has 50-60k more miles and they want close to that for the clean ones.

[@basithph8958]

This car is definitely going to become the next collectors item

[@PHOBIAx57x]

I used to have one these in the non-typeS but with a 5speed manual 2003. Bought it with 57k miles on it in 2014. It was clean as hell kept it all stock. I miss that car so much. Got totaled in a Tbone accident and now I have an ATS coupe but I miss that car so much. It just felt great to drive, very mechanical. Used to get way more compliments from mostly car guys vs the ATS haha. Got compliments from mechanics and drive-thru operators all the time lol

[@Dogeyess]

Had a 2003 base RSX and I loved it!

[@kaybee46]

Wanted this in college and I still want one

[@aFinalNote]

Had one for 8 years. Had so many freinds and family telling me a i need a new car. Now that Im rid of it I miss it. Very durable car with proper maintenance.

[@nateprice999]

I had this car in silver. The revving was sooooo much fun

[@davidr.87]

I wanted one of these so bad when I was 16 in 2006. I was fortunate to have my parents get me a car, and I tried like hell to convince them of at least the base RSX. Of course there was no chance in reality. Today I actually own the closest you could get to this new, a 2020 Civic Sport Coupe with a manual. On paper it’s very close to the base RSX, but deep down I know it’s still lacking some of that visceral feel.

[@VINCEALI]

Been waiting for you to review this car awesome video!

[@thosetwodudes]

I test-drove the crap out of this car back in the day - loved it! It's a great daily driver, project car, track car, it's excellent!

[@thosetwodudes]

Back when Type S truly meant Stick Shift badass

[@mdayeh9712]

The days of the V-TECH !! 😍

[@ericrej02]

I've got a 2002 Type S. It's still running strong with 165k miles. It's such a shame they discontinued this car.

[@Jeffe4506]

Looking out of a rear view mirror and seeing a spoiler may be in the top 15 best things ever lol

[@davidsteinberg3663]

Had a silver 02 RSX (base). Was originally looking for a Celica GTS but couldn’t get one with a 5 speed and ABS. Went to an Acura dealer and was blown away by the RSX! Told them I insist on a manual transmission. I got the last one available at the time. Would have gotten a new one after 4 years, but they were in the process of ending the line. Whhhhyyyyy??? Ended up keeping it for 13 years and almost 120k miles. Original clutch! Loved it! But when maintenance bills started multiplying, I knew it was time to move on. Very sad day when I traded it in on a new Acura (sedan), which was a DCT. Not nearly as much fun. After 3 years, went to a Civic Si. After driving it for 30 seconds, I was instantly reminded of the RSX. Same driving feel. RSX was underrated because it followed the classic Integra. It’s a shame because the RSX was a great car, by any measure.

[@deftone4u]

I love seeing one still stock. Fun car to drive!

[@ajw9975]

I miss my 2002 RSX Type-S (now a 2013 Focus ST). As much as I like my ST, the Type-S provided a more "pure" driving experience, freer of electronic enhancements. My two grips with the Type-S though was the 1st-2nd gear notchiness (apparent in both the Si and Type-S as the time), and how the back-end handled when doing slalom/twisty type manouvers (which never felt as settled as the ST). But still it was the first car I ever bought and owned, and was the car I learned to drive stick on. You never forget your first love.

[@AnonAnon-qi4ts]

They went with a compact rear suspension to get a lower load floor in the hatch. Same with me mine always felt sketchy if it hit a mid-corner bump at full speed. Almost killed me a few times. The front struts and rear compact suspension is why the race teams gave up on this platform and went to the TSX.

[@ajw9975]

@@AnonAnon-qi4ts Oh this is very interesting and good info. You know of a commentary or article out on this? Your experience is the exact thing I've found.

[@AnonAnon-qi4ts]

@@ajw9975 research the real speed.

[@evolicious-x]

Just got one a couple days ago. Very fun car to drive and perfect for a daily. Very roomy and simple interior. K20 is amazing. Wish i was more into them years ago.

[@mattdavis5596]

I just purchased a 03 base model with only 72,500 miles. I love the RSX.

[@slgpph]

Miss both of my previous Type S cars. Had both mod’d tastefully. Great little cars and quite fun!

[@ccharlot]

I wanted one of these real bad back in college but never did get one. Have a type r now so it's aaaaalll goooooood

[@braydenmatthew9682]

i just got a base rsx auto (sadly), and even though its deathly slow in a straight line this car is ridiculously fun to drive

[@matthewgruenwald]

I've got a 05 base manual and love how it drives and doesn't bother me that it's a base as I've been told the trans is more stout and the type s trans is more prone to failure under real power and with my plans for my car the difference between the base and type s doesn't matter

[@kiellivancleef5278]

you can always turbocharge or supercharge it to make it much quicker

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

Drove a GTR34 and Supra. Manual transmission good ol era of those days. Best cars ever.

[@chuckles4724]

I have a silver 06 Type-S with 77k miles i’m absolutely in love🥰

[@yax22]

You know the car is well taken care of when the window sticker is that crisp and clean.

[@guyver626]

I miss my 2003 black type s every day since I sold it back in 2012.

[@CRXk20a2]

This was my first car second was a 350z now I have a wrx I still miss this car the engine and trans are bulletproof

[@732ajay]

I remember I had a base still miss that car to this day

[@HarisRazzaq]

I own one with full bolt ons and cams. It performs very well for whatever you set it up for - either 1/4 or circuit!

[@danielgames1027]

Back when A/C and radio where the only top options, now we have Bluetooth, driving modes, heated and cooled seats and digital spedos.

[@JreamBeatz]

I had a 2002 type S, now I have a 2006 type S. Life is ok

[@4cylfreak46]

24k is a bargain! i’d love to find a 2nd gen rsx-type s

[@sunnyvalentino]

The reason why these era cars feel so much more raw and fast is because they have less sound insulation and a much less stiffer (lighter) structure - they were built cheaper and to a different standard. It increases the sense of speed a lot. A Veloster N would be the modern version of this, but much more refined. We still have great cars these days, just gotta look for em. (S2000 Vs ND2 Miata for ex)

[@Smokingunnz91]

Had a BOM 06 DC5 this brings back major vibes!!

[@hduncan2587]

Still haven't had the chance to experience the RSX (outside of a slightly rough 160hp automatic many years ago for my old job). The closest I've come to the Type S I've driven were a couple of Si sedans (FA5). and mostly enjoyed them (though one was on harsh coilovers). What I love about the RSX in comparison are the gauges. The digital gauges of the 2006+ Si and even the S2000 (which I also enjoyed) simply don't hit the spot of a needle swinging through a clean gauge face. The speedometer numbers flicking away with gaps during a pull (45, 52, 61-- what, you can't keep up?) just doesn't cut it. Even in todays cars where the digital gauges can keep up, it's not the same as a swinging needle... thinking of the FR-S versus GR86. for example, I miss those old gauges. This era will always be a favorite of mine, having grown up in it, reading the buff books and watching the WRX and (of all things) Nissan Altima change the landscape of their respective markets, American manufactures started Nurburgring testing, the Cayman came along, etc. The real decline started happening around 2012 in my eyes, with very few exceptions.