The Acura RSX Type S Is an Awesome, Cheap, Forgotten Performance Car!

[@TFLclassics]

Bid on this VERY car HERE: www.tflbids.com/product/2006-acura-rsx-type-s/!

[@aaronbritt2025]

Tommy, are you guys gonna fix the issue with the "additional info" constantly reloading? The little reloading circle pops up once per second, greying out the window and making it hard to read.

[@livelovedieburn6]

These cars are by no means cheap. Fair condition examples with high miles still go for 9k+. Not to mention oem parts and aftermarket support is more pricey compared to the 8th gen Si comparatively.

[@kazuguy]

Exactly. Maybe 5 years ago you can get a decent condition one for less than half of that. These and Celicas shot through the roof in value

[@trackhawkjeep2539]

@@kazuguy very much true

[@CodeineAbdulJabbar]

I’m getting one with 164k for $5500

[@babybirkin25]

I’m getting one with 200k for $5k

[@CodeineAbdulJabbar]

@@babybirkin25 I’m so hyped.

[@tonyl7286]

It's fun but definitely not undervalued and forgotten. In Canada people are asking 8k+ for their clapped out, 250kkm+, driven-hard-put-away-wet deferred-maintenance heaps of rust; also known as the average RSX Type S up here. Also, everything is good value compared to the Integra Type R, a car that is more overvalued than the hosuing market.

[@bmm5006]

got my 2006 type s from edmonton for 6800 at 188k km, steal imo, had little surface rust on quarter panel which i got fixed, needed a new battery which i also changed and i got a new steering rack. So technically around average price but bettter condition

[@burningknuckle26]

​@bmm5006 wow great price

[@juan9798]

Facts!!!

[@thebeddoctor4273]

These and the Toyota Celica GTS were going head to head back in the day. Great times.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

A possible quasi-rematch would be the Supra 2.0T vs the upcoming Integra Type S.

[@Rekt-M8-v4]

Yeah but the RSX Type S beat it hands down

[@kyleeverett3692]

The celica GTS made the same power as a base rsx

[@Rekt-M8-v4]

@@kyleeverett3692 yeah that’s bad because the GTS is supposed to be the top of the line Celica yet it performs like a base RSX, underwhelming. The RSX Type S destroys it. And even the base RSX feels like a way better drivers car anyway.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

​@@kyleeverett3692 not exactly, the Celica GTS made 180 hp, the base RSX made 160 hp. Regardless, the RSX Type S beat the Celica GTS in Car & Driver's comparison back in the day. The Type S was a full second quicker to 60.

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

The RSX type S is so simple and well built car, I’ve owned 5 so far. The interior is so simple but yet good looking, love the coupe look and the K20 just revs for dayyyyss. Biggest problem with this car in stock form is it didn’t come with an LSD, with that being said I’ve been fortunate enough to where all the RSX ive owned so far has came with an LSD of some form already installed.

[@mrblubot987]

You’ve owned 5 and I’m struggling to find one that isn’t clapped out with 200+ miles😭

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@mrblubot987 Maybe people like him are to blame 😂

[@MrShloker]

So you ruined 2 with tasteless modding making it unreliable and you wrecked 3. You’re the problem in the car community

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

@@MrShloker haven’t wrecked any nor made them unreliable. Out of the 5 of them 2 were in near showroom shape and I’ve kept those so far. The other 3 were abit rusted and beat up when I got them. Before you start talking smack you should realize that there is actually good people that truly care for these cars.

[@MrShloker]

@@brandon_buildsDIY Sorry, I projected my recent experience buying an rsx onto you. There are just so many ruined rsx's out there being sold way over price

[@cintocrunch]

How do you drive this car and not sample the VTEC and 8,200 rpm redline? That’s what this car is all about!

[@DV8shredder]

New drinking game on these TFL reviews, take a shot every time something is described as "fantastic"

[@daves4202]

Fantastic idea!

[@Sixkill3r]

I'm already wasted lol

[@hlim3487]

I like to comeback to do view this video and play the drinking game everyday 😂

[@johnnyringo4463]

Youd be fantastically wasted. 🤣

[@Utubesuxmycock]

I'm already f4kn drunk

[@cascivic]

Had an 03.. loved that car. Made my last payment and a few weeks later came out of work and it was gone. Cops found it in a strip club parking lot no motor, interior wheels etc.... 😭 Thanks men for the walk down memory lane!

[@solocamo3654]

Exactly why I won't buy a remotely sought after Honda. Only had my '98 prelude a year and thanked the stars everyday when my car was where I left it.

[@steveng93]

My brother and I shared a rsx. Similar story, except it made it to Tijuana. His previous integra was stolen as well :(

[@gabrielflores3784]

just totaled my RSX a little over a month ago. ive had 5 dreams about me driving it. safe to say, when my mid life crisis hits, im going to do whatever it takes to get behind the wheel of another RSX

[@Rammoftheyear]

That “yes,very much”was heartfelt 😢

[@reecedrury4145]

Please get a machine polisher on the headlamps. Would look soooo much better

[@callancollins7708]

especially for a promo video.

[@lyfeofdanny617]

i've owned my rsx type s for a little over 11 years and still love it!

[@wayney9871]

I own a 2002 Type S. Purchased it brand new and still have it. Fantastic car with lots of power and Honda reliability. I get compliments on its condition as it's always garaged and well cared for. It is slightly lowered (not slammed), an aftermarket intake and wheels. Great weekend car but not a long distance traveler for sure.

[@myzenthing]

I love my '05 Type S! Bought it new, and it only has 88,000 miles on it (short commute). Like the one featured here, mine is mostly stock, and basically trouble-free for all that time (just routine maintenance).

[@2strokeFORever]

Nice i got 88k on my 02. Just injen cai, em1 style cmc and slave cylinder and lowering springs

[@vipalien6413]

i have an 05 base with 81k miles

[@BentonHart]

Loved driving the RSX Type S back when I worked at Flatirons Acura 20+ years ago.

[@comeconcon569]

A very fun car to drive and good-looking. the taillights on the 05/06 look very unique.

[@luisaguilar3878]

My rsx has been so reliable & affordable. Engine & transmission have been solid with me. Being honest, the only things that have broken for me (I.e. radiator, actuators, ect…) but even then the cost to replace those parts never broke the bank. I’ve had it for 6 years and I’m still in love with it. If you look for these, aim to get a clean title one if possible tho, thats when I’d say owner ship tends to be a smoother experience.

[@dommm111]

U gotta love classics like this one

[@ericsartanahorner]

I have a base model and it's my favorite car I've ever owned. The handling is awesome. It gets compliments and was super inexpensive. Great cars. Looks wise, only the NSX looks better, as far as Honda's go.

[@BRAINFxck10]

S2000 looks better

[@GameArmorGameplay]

Honda Prelude Type-SH was a looker.

[@Holtenstein]

My mom has been driving her Type-S since new. Shes just now going to sell it. Its had no issues either. Except for the CD play. That was replaced with a used OEM one.

[@tmg06d]

Crazy timing. I just bought an RSX Type S. 2002. Stock. 123k miles. Silver with black interior. Same exact car I had in high school. Great car. Feels extremely light and analog compared to cars today. They seriously will never make cars like these ever again. Going to hold on to it forever.

[@tmg06d]

Still have it

[@2strokeFORever]

Im one of the few that prefer the 02-04 looks over the 05-06. Especially the rear

[@YouOnlyIiveTwice]

Yea I 100% love the first gen RSX better than the second. The second gen's front looks very generic and the taillights remind me of LEGO bricks. 02-04 has a much more unique look to the front end.

[@jordyworley91]

I had this same car but mine was desert silver metallic. I had a comptech supercharger on it. Only to have it totaled from a drunk driver about 2 months after putting on the supercharger. It was a really fun car though.

[@jcrillz]

Thanks for jacking up the value of these

[@spartanchirho]

Love that car!! Hope he gets maximum value.

[@tommyhajimoto6968]

Have a 2004 base Auto no wing converted to type S, stock height stock tires, she's gutted close to 100 lb with 16 inch te37s, yanoka exhaust, 2006 em and cat and an air intake. Pulled from two g37s they were trying to tag team me last week in San Diego. Love my daily!

[@atmartens]

Fun little car. I love my 08 TL Type S.

[@brokentradgedy]

Damn I miss mine. It was my first car when I was 18. I got it 4 days before the start of senior year and loved that car. Then got an 8th gen Si and now have a 10th gen Si

[@Lasertrac]

Great video. Best job filming Casey as always

[@IcanDriveIt]

I was 17, looking for my first car. Wasn’t into cars at the time. My family was a Honda family so we went to a Honda dealership. This was 2009ish. On the lot was a 2003 silver base RSX with the 5 speed. I wasn’t as enthusiastic as my dad was until they popped the hood and I saw that “DOHC VTEC” on the engine. I was immediately in love. I wasn’t into cars then, so I knew nothing. But I thought this car was special. Well, the deal fell through and I ended up with a VW over a year later. The RSX was the car that got away for me

[@bigpoppa1992]

I wanted one of these so bad back then.

[@elpanameno67]

These are great we’ve had 2 and my only complaint is that the leather on the seats is absolute trash. I’ve seen so many of these with cracked seats. Aside from that these are a blast!

[@steveng93]

I've always wanted a type S. I sold an RSX when the clutch when out right before covid. I regret it so much

[@theweeze1922]

Had a civic SI with the K20, it’s crazy going up to 7000+ but that engine sings

[@rokav5221]

I have a black on black 2006 RSX with 24,000 miles. Completely original, garage kept, only driven in nice weather. Great, fun car to drive, I just don’t drive it enough. Love the car!

[@seraphik]

damn, that must be worth so much. i have an 05 type S that's been my daily driver since 05. 104k miles, still drives like the day i got it. it's literally my first and only car and i am its first and only owner 💞

[@anthonyhernandez1953]

I had this exact car but it was a 2005, and silver like this one , great car , the prices are crazy for these now a day , and I gotta say it was a very fun car with lots of room cus it’s a hatchback, Only 2 things I didn’t like about it though , No arm rest while driving , and those leather bucket seats were very uncomfortable on long drives ! Other than that , great car ! Truly a classic

[@mannishboy17]

it's weird you don't hear many people talk about these. always saw them as the integra replacement. inferior to the preludes. I wish I could find a clean h22 prelude.

[@Its_Me0000]

Well done video Tommy.

[@xlAnonymouslx]

I got a 05 type S. It has over 205k mileage with a K24A swap and I'm planning on keeping it forever. I love the way it looks and it's well worth the money. Still has a lot of work that needs to be done to make it a good daily but that'll be in my future plans. Beat of luck to everyone else who owns a RSX, they're wonderful looking cars

[@AubreyCole-kj8fd]

Man why would you put a k24 in that? This is why we can't have nice things.... congratulations you have a cute civic now. 😂

[@xlAnonymouslx]

@AubreyCole-kj8fd well that's one way of jumping into conclusion. I'm just gonna try to make this short. Engine was no good, bought the parts for rebuild but that didn't happened, hard to find a good k20a2/k20z1 so went to k24

[@Mazak23]

This is just like mine! Same model year, color and bone stock as well. I have a Hondata ECU reflash which is how it should’ve come from the factory. I just turned 209,000 miles and it still runs smooth.

[@bri1042]

I owned my Silver Type-S from October 2005 until March of 2013. Never one day of issues with it.

[@robervin9107]

Thanks rad tommy and Brendon

[@deftone4u]

Buddy of mine had one in the early 2000s. When that vtec kicked in it was intoxicating

[@snowyowl7042]

Thanks Tommy and Brendon, you should collaborate with 2vintage channel. Loved the RSX type S, huge with fast and furious crowd

[@luiscotto6659]

I’ve owned mines for 5 years now k24 swapped with all the oem plus goods and love it

[@AubreyCole-kj8fd]

😂😂 stop ruining these cars with k24 swaps, just get a civic for christ sake. The k20a is the reason to own this car goofy 🤪. Damnit

[@alpinedb150]

Thanks for sharing this. These are wonderful cars! I’m on my second type s. ❤

[@digitalkov]

it was never forgotten. Used market has been asking for silly money for years

[@DudeStone]

Had 1 with the k20a making 210hp swapped tires for better grip to get rid of the wheel hop and damn it rev'd out and whipped almost everything we went up againt

[@solocamo3654]

Never actually raced a fast car then did you? Not hating but these were no performance monsters.

[@mikedaleiden7725]

@@solocamo3654 Yeah, agreed, these weren't very quick. Nice interior and high RPM fun on a long on-ramp, but stop light to stop light they were getting mauled in the 00's w/ EVOs and WRXs on the prowl.

[@tedsirlouis1372]

cheap and forgotten is not how I would describe this car they fetch a premium even at 200k miles

[@swish3807]

I have an 02 Type S, with original A-spec body kit. Probably one of the first ones made. Built in 12/01! It sat in a garage for seven years while I lived abroad. Just got her revived last weekend, and ,WOW, is she amazing! Only 152k miles. If I can even do it, I'm selling for nothing less than 12k 😂😂

[@goaliepro1996]

Just sold mine! Great car! Bought a TLX type S

[@michaelelkouby2004]

I owned this car brand new was my first car, one of the funnest cars over ever owned. That’s say a lot bc since I’ve owned, GTR R35, X5M, 992 911 GTS4

[@ryzen397]

ive always wanted one of those type s rsx with a manual

[@kathymcfarland5516]

Wow, this is spooky! My silver 2006 RSX Type S with 120,780 miles (almost identical to your car!) was purchased by me back in 2006 after my 1996 Integra GSR was stolen from my office parking lot! My car is in nicer shape than this one, and I have not abused the engine hotdogging around, and I can honestly say it is a dream to drive! Yes, even better than my 96 Integra GSR! It is hard to find this car in really good condition anymore, which is a shame. Had my Integra not been stolen, I might still be driving IT, though. That was a GREAT car. This one, even better. Only 'bad' thing about it is that it eats a set of tires much too quickly!

[@27Zangle]

One of my all time wanted cars. They came out in my senior year and remember drooling over the WRX and RSX. I would drive by the Acura dealer and look for one that was not locked to sit in and just day dream. Never got one sadly and now they are still VERY desired and one with lower miles in excellent shape can be well north of $10k.

[@Bankrigged_]

Damn bro get one !

[@Bankrigged_]

You can still get a good type s for around 4-5k if you look good enough . But most of the nice ones are 7k+

[@dezmod1644]

I had a mid 90s integra, that car was great, miss it...someone ran a stop sign and wrote it off

[@nicklonghi5]

185k original miles redline every day with my RSX for over a decade

[@jesselee4405]

great cars. great.

[@wetrucken1689]

See that's what I'm talking about from the 90s to mid-2000s you didn't have to change shocks wheel bearings my God not even bushings cars were built so much better even the cheap cars were built better totally miss those days

[@evolicious-x]

About to pick one up in a few days. High mileage and some rust but runs and drives amazing.

[@damilolaakanni]

Acura/Honda still called this the Integra outside the US...I think it was only in Japan. So technically this was the 2nd/3rd gen Integra.

[@reecedrury4145]

Yeah, DC5 Integra

[@markcoopers1930]

Correct. But you gotta be careful. You imply something is or isn't an Integra, and wars break out. The purists don't really like the RSX because it's very close to the current versions' view of what it means to be an Integra (take the civic, adjust the suspension and make it a bit nicer). The civic Si of that year had only 4 less HP than the RSX type S, same 0-60, and for about only 40lbs more weight it has 2 usable back seats.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

"2nd/3rd gen"?! The RSX is the 4th gen Integra.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@@markcoopers1930 the Civic Si had 160 hp during the RSX-S' first four years of production. By the time the 200 hp Si came, the RSX was on its way out in its final year.

[@markcoopers1930]

@@TheBreakfastLover Right, that's why I specified that year, the 2006 which is featured in the video. The Si basically had to replace the RSX type S, then the financial crash hit and Acura had to hold off any actual replacement (TSX was a rebadged Euro-spec Accord rather than a Civic platform). 2002-2005 the base Integra had 160 HP and matched the Civic Si. Which is exactly the setup we see with the 2023, just with a CTR thrown in. The point being is that the 2001 and earlier Integra often had multitudes of power higher and leaned into ripping out AC and radios for extra weight savings. RSX shifted the focus to being a better Civic SI and THEN building up. It's the change in vision, and that's why the hardliners tend to look down on it.

[@Joose]

A truly great car overshadowed by the Integra cult. Integras were cool, and looked better than the RSX... but the RSX is a far better car.

[@winm7479]

Still have my type s since I bought it in 2005. Never selling it. Will be passed on to my kids

[@johnkopecky4298]

The value of this car where I’m at with that kind of mileage, probably $10-12K here in CA. I think good examples with miles on the low end will only continue to go up in value. As an owner of the Acura Rsx type S, I would argue it was the last true integra. The K20 is a chihuahua, and one special engine. 2 liters of fury that keeps up really well with earlier model 350Z’s with 86 more horses and double the torque. The engine responds phenomenally well to the cold air at night, and VTEC crossover is euphoric. To own one is a pleasure, and to drive one is a treat and it’s hard to get the same experience out of newer cars these days

[@kclefthanded427]

Despite the name change on this model, they still call it a Honda Integra outside North America

[@lorenzosorice]

Loved my '05, until I walked out one day in Chicago and saw it was part of a 3 parked car pile up from some idiot and my Acura was sandwiched between two cars. It wasn't totaled, insurance fixed it all, but wasn't the same since...and a dealers said they'd only send it to auction not offering much...

[@itsss_mike]

just got mine today, great car for a first car, they are getting harder to find tho

[@SuperWooba]

7:50 Perfect missed opportunity for a hilarious line lol ... "Suck it, Larry!" or whatever the name was of the guy in high school who never let you drive his Type S. lol

[@brendanao]

I totally should have called him out! Lol

[@phajejekly8922]

Rsx body is timeless !!

[@kima0009]

first car of mine is a type s. love it

[@johnkrstyen]

Idk if the Rsx Type-S is forgotten. Seems to be a big platform for Awd swaps.

[@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh]

These used to be like 5k for a deecent one back a few years ago in my area now people asking 8-12k for a deecent one so not cheap anymore

[@ManlyNPC]

I’m still looking for a stock one that isn’t overpriced/molested lol

[@matthewadkins9810]

I had a 2003 same color as this and I miss it so much!

[@matthewadkins9810]

@TFLclassics is this legit? ^^

[@Clesarie]

The only thing of the 3 mentioned in the title that it still is is awesome. Surely not cheap and defiantly not forgotten.

[@vipalien6413]

they’re pretty cheap you can get a fairly clean one for around 7k

[@mikedaleiden7725]

Honda/Acura was getting too conservative by the time these were out. The Integra, Prelude and S2000 were all fun and instantly recognizable. These RSX's were styled so inoffensive/bland that they got lost in a sea of early 2000s Cobalts, Corollas and base Civics of the time. RSX's nice interior and build quality at the time just couldn't overcome that.

[@sebaj8386]

A lot of ppl will disagree, including me.

[@GameArmorGameplay]

Those 2000 Honda Civic Si's were nice.

[@arion9696]

Fun fact: The RSX was badged as the 4th gen Honda Integra in Japan.

[@thebigguy8306]

Thanks, Tommy & Brendon, for another vehicle that has slid beneath the radar. 😂Tommy sounds like a used car salesman. As someone who owned American-made cars of the 70s, many of which were hatched by 80k, imagine this car at 120k looking and running like it had 20k. Currently, my 2012 Honda Accord Coupe 3.5, with 250k only routine maintenance.

[@mnm.eventz]

Very true, yet value is going up like crazy!

[@noneyabizz8337]

Way too high already

[@enerim19]

The RSX is not a replacement for the Integra just FYI. It's the rebadged version of the 4th gen Integra for the North American market.

[@AubreyCole-kj8fd]

It was an integra in Japan I believe? Could be wrong though

[@Save_the_Stick_Shifts]

Hey...... this seems like you read my comment on the Corvette vs. vid. 05 Type S CO owner ;)

[@YouOnlyIiveTwice]

Good lord, somebody give that engine bay some lovin'. These are the kinds of cars that if you take care of it, it will take care of you.

[@SpriteIsSpicyWater]

take this down they’re hard enough to find already😂

[@JAMTOAM]

type s suppose to come this year I have a 03 so hope so

[@jesselee4405]

OEM plus RSX Type S is the way to go. Tuned and bolted K24 with poly bushings and a rear sway bar, but with the stock look. That's how I drive mine. He talks as if modding a car is a bad thing lol

[@AubreyCole-kj8fd]

Putting a k24 in an rsx type is a fudging travesty... just buy an accord corn ball

[@Rockyman86]

Good lord that owner needs to learn about 3M headlight restoration kits 😮

[@rnt45t1]

Nice Civic.

[@ntme6506]

I suspect Brendan bid on it. He was totally drooling during that drive. Lol sweet car

[@Cthonda2000]

Just bought one w 133k miles w a k24 swap ran me 9k. Super clean example tho

[@MrDave590]

I used to gap these in a 2013 Toyota sienna, even tuned there not quick.

[@calderondennis]

I remember going to the dealership with an old friend and I was begging him to get this he got a camry instead sad day for me

[@SarcasticComments23]

Good luck getting one of these 😂

[@oscaraguirre9938]

YESSSS!!!! just bought a regular rsx!

[@YonkoPapa]

Homie wanted another Integra little did he know that exact car is called a Honda Integra in every other country besides Us, Can, and Mex😂 The man’s subconscious somehow knew.

[@kazuguy]

I should've bought one when I had the chance. Like 5 years ago you can get a fairly low mileage base model for like 4k. The prices are more than double of what they used to be lmfao

[@treesnmoguls]

Just curious: Does the auction "winner" have the opportunity for a mechanics inspection of the vehicle?

[@aniutrahim9507]

Is. Is it okay to drive in the snow (Michigan) or drive able

[@aaronbritt2025]

@9:50... Can't compare this to an Integra Type-R. First, the Type-R was very limited production. Second, it was lighter and handled like nothing else short of a Lotus Elise. Third, It revved to the moon, allowing you to hold a gear longer in a corner. It's just a different animal.

[@HisLostSheep]

Man I miss my 2006 Type S

[@tarsan894]

I'm always torn between one of these or a miata lol

[@shawncausten1470]

Fun fact: they didn’t stop making the integra. The rsx IS the new integra. It’s only rebranded as RSX in North America.

[@MrShloker]

Just got a base with 80k miles. Saved 5-7k and only gave up 40 hp and minor suspension upgrades. Thats my recommendation if you’re looking for one. Sadly old sport trim cars like the type s are overpriced, been in wrecks, and or are unreliable because jabronis don’t know how to mod