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wow and i thought that was a great car, too bad it is going, are they making room for the next nsx or what will replace it.

:Eyecrazy: just read that. they plan on converting the TSX into a coupe and convertable

Sounds like as a brand they're being squeezed by kid Honda (#) on the low end, and BMW/Audi/Lexus etc on the other. This will complete their gentrification along with losing the NSX (#) - little to no sport left in the old boy.

As for the RSX (#), I've always disliked the bland & slab look of the current gen, very generic and uninspiring, plus Honda's insistance on FWD in a sports car (#) world gone RWD/AWD.

Poor Acura (#) they've lost their navigation in mid-ocean. And I doubt things will get better if they eliminate their <$30 offerings. Sad.

Acura seems to be a mess... Its missing 2 big things... 1) RWD sedan/coupe platform and 2) V8 engine. All the competitors offers these 2 things. Its amazing that Acura still sell tons of cars despite these handicaps.

word is they are currently developing a V8 engine based off the V10 engine for the next gen NSX. I am also intrigued by their new venture into Turbo charged engines.
The future seems bright to me.

The RSX has always received praise for the automotive press but the RSX has never sold as well as Acura had hoped. While I never would buy one it's sad to see it go since it is a good, fun, sporty little car.

this is old news... well not on this forum... but yea.

Guess the new Civic replaced it

makes sense. Hope they bring it back in the future though. (with the name integra this time -_-)

Yeah, there was a reason the RSX guys were so pissed about the new Civic SI.

the RSX is one of the best FWD cars there is as far as sport and handling. I bet in a few years it will be a sought after tuner car. That K20 engine is amazing, and there is so much aftermarket for it.

^Couldn't have said it better.

They are correct with the assumption that the Civic Si is trumping the RSX base model. They did the same thing to me when I had my CL Type S. They came out with the Accord at 240HP and voice activated controls for less $$. Killed my resale.

I think changing the name was a mistake, the little car aint so bad but for it's price I can get a 8.

Yet another sporty Honda down the drain, I hear the S2K might be on the out's to be replaced by a more expensive sports coupe.

In the entry level to 30K, Honda has NOTHING that I care to remember.

They build great quality cars...but they have about as much passion as a rock.

In the entry level to 30K, Honda has NOTHING that I care to remember.

They build great quality cars...but they have about as much passion as a rock.
NSX? S2000? :dunno: Seems pretty passionate to me... though both are going out of production :mad:

They build great quality cars...but they have about as much passion as a rock.



i beg to differ. the s2k has run its course, and then some, so its due for a change. The TSX was the replacement for the 4 door integra, so a 2 door TSX COUPE is essentially a new integra/RSX. So really "nothing" is happening other than a new car from acura.

isn't honda supplying V8 to indy or some racing league? Why they don't offer any v8 in the market with some variance of racing engine and production engine of course.....

though both are going out of production

That's what I'm saying...now what will they have? By the way the NSK is for the rich, so who cares for must of us...the S2K was good but now they are ending it, AGAIN.

Then...they have a bunch of FWD stuff that's OK, but that's about it.

isn't honda supplying V8 to indy or some racing league? Why they don't offer any v8 in the market with some variance of racing engine and production engine of course.....
They have to run V8's in F1 this year.

I was considering the rsx-s when I was purchasing a new car. Just at that time, however, the new si was released with nearly the same power. Still a nice little athletic fwd machine. No wonder every other car around here has been a new rsx, they must be dumping them...

Sucks. It is a great car. By far the best engine I owned. VTEC rocks!!!

That's what I'm saying...now what will they have? By the way the NSK is for the rich, so who cares for must of us...the S2K was good but now they are ending it, AGAIN.

Then...they have a bunch of FWD stuff that's OK, but that's about it.
Ferrari's are for the rich and probably one of the most passionate car manufacturers, and most of us do care when a new model is released (while we drool that is ;))
Honda's got couple concepts around... we can only hope :fingersx:

(while we drool that is )

I know, I do that too...but I do less of it now because the sad reality is I can't have one nor honestly would I pay more than 50K for a car even if I was rich. But I understand...

I also hope Honda does something, they are too good of a car company to fall into the bland trap Toyota is trying to dig itself out of.

smart move on Honda's part..... not that its a bad car but it makes no sense in the honda/Acura line up

I traded a 2003 Type S for my 06 Shinka...i really loved that car. It's only real downside was being FWD...the cars handling was sharp, the engine and transmission were great...AND i frequently got 30+ MPG while driving like a dick(fast-ish).

It's sad to see a good car go away...but honda may actually have a new integra in dev.

Opposite to hedgecore! I sold my 2004 Rx8 for a 2005 Type-S. The car is brilliant. I'm so happy with it. As for "have about as much passion as a rock", you must be kidding. This car is raw, engine-wise... it rocks. The I-VTEC provides a heap of passion, like a mini turbo.

It may be FWD, but don't let that fool you, it's handling is terrific and steering response is light and razor sharp. I've owned a WRX (1998), RX-8(2004) and now Integra Type-S, and for me the Type-S has the best all round package: 154kW, 0-100kph in low 7's and I'm averaging 8.8L/100km (or 27 mpg). Styling is personal, but I love it.

Honda has done it again. They killed the Prelude when they offered the Integra Type-R, better performance, cheaper price tag. And now the RSX by offering essentially the same package in the Civic Si at almost 10K less. I test drove the RSX before I got my 8, the handling was very sharp but lacked the power and feel of the RWD 8. But whatever, honda makes great cars and the new TSX coupe with 250hp should be a fun toy.

I liked the first version of the RSX (before the re-design). But, I would take a 7th gen celica over the RSX.

Prelude killed when the Type-R came out? Ya I guess that sounds right.
They'll have something coming out, hopefully they didn't replace it with just the new civic.
I really hope they don't turn into the present day Toyota.
Toyota had some great little cars (some were 'sporty' too!)ranging from the Paseo, Corolla GT-S, MR-2, Celica Turbo AWD, Supra. But those eventually were widdled away and now their sportiest car is the solara (yawn)!

and now their sportiest car is the solara (yawn)!

which has also been killed off :suitdance

well all i can hope for is that they dont replace it with a tsx like fat coupe .. but a nice 2 lean and low door more along the lines of an s2000 .. but thats exactly whats not going to happen

ohh well so long .. great car

Why did we bring this back after almost 4 months?

you can blame that on me. I posted a response without noticing the date of last reply. I grovel :Freak_ani

I used to love my rsx type-S when I actually paid $24,000 for it, but now that they are getting older and more affordable, teenie boppers are eating them up and acting like they are the worlds fastest car... It used to be more of an upscale car because ricers, teenagers, etc couldnt afford 24,000 for a car, but you can see just by getting on CRSX why Acura is going in a new direction. I am thinking about getting an RX-8 soon lol

I test drove the RSX before I got my 8, the handling was very sharp but lacked the power and feel of the RWD 8. But whatever, honda makes great cars and the new TSX coupe with 250hp should be a fun toy.

So did I. In the same day too.

The RSX drove great but sadly I knew exactly what it would be like since my brother has owned one and I drove it occasionally. However, I was very surprised by the super smooth tranny and pickup it had. The salesman told me to see how fast I could go in it and I willingly obliged. Then ripped it around a corner with e-brake and gunned it off down the other highway. He just smiled the whole way. (Car had 7 miles on it) But then I drove the RX-8. Just sitting in that car made me feel like a million bucks. Again, the rsx lacked the get up and go of the 8 and the rwd so of course the 8 won. What was funny was right when I got in the 8 to test drive it (12k miles, manager's car) the low fuel light was on.

Again, the rsx lacked the get up and go of the 8 and the rwd so of course the 8 won.
Can you seriously notice that big of a difference between the two? You must not have got to 4th gear.

I looked at the RSX before I traded my Integra for my 8. I liked the way it drove and the handling, but I couldn't get past the looks. I think the front end of the RSX is hideous.

Then I got a chance to drive the 8 and the rest is history...

I never was really fond of the RSX styling when it came out. I only came around to it when they redid the front and rear ends in 2005? They got rid of the scalloped head and tailights.

I can see how a price leader hatchback doesn't really fit in the Acura lineup. They definitely want to move the brand upscale. They won't be selling any cars with a MSRP less than $25K ever again.

Prelude killed when the Type-R came out? Ya I guess that sounds right.
They'll have something coming out, hopefully they didn't replace it with just the new civic.
I really hope they don't turn into the present day Toyota.
Toyota had some great little cars (some were 'sporty' too!)ranging from the Paseo, Corolla GT-S, MR-2, Celica Turbo AWD, Supra. But those eventually were widdled away and now their sportiest car is the solara (yawn)!

i guess since its a lexus name , does not count as a toyota :P

I looked at the RSX before I traded my Integra for my 8. I liked the way it drove and the handling, but I couldn't get past the looks. I think the front end of the RSX is hideous.

Then I got a chance to drive the 8 and the rest is history...

Hideous?? wtf
Fair enough if you dont like the styling, but its far from hideous.

Opposite to hedgecore! I sold my 2004 Rx8 for a 2005 Type-S. The car is brilliant. I'm so happy with it. As for "have about as much passion as a rock", you must be kidding. This car is raw, engine-wise... it rocks. The I-VTEC provides a heap of passion, like a mini turbo.

It may be FWD, but don't let that fool you, it's handling is terrific and steering response is light and razor sharp. I've owned a WRX (1998), RX-8(2004) and now Integra Type-S, and for me the Type-S has the best all round package: 154kW, 0-100kph in low 7's and I'm averaging 8.8L/100km (or 27 mpg). Styling is personal, but I love it.
Not sure what you mean by best "all around package". It has 2 doors. It's slower than the 8. It can't handle as well. Its brakes aren't as good. It looks like a teeny-bopper car (yeah I know this is subjective, but most drivers seem to be under 20). The ONLY thing I can think of that the RSX-S has that's better than the 8 is the fuel economy (costs and modding aside).

Something tells me you must have had an AUTOMATIC 8?

Not sure what you mean by best "all around package". It has 2 doors. It's slower than the 8. It can't handle as well. Its brakes aren't as good. It looks like a teeny-bopper car (yeah I know this is subjective, but most drivers seem to be under 20). The ONLY thing I can think of that the RSX-S has that's better than the 8 is the fuel economy (costs and modding aside).

Something tells me you must have had an AUTOMATIC 8?


If you are going to quote, then quote accurately. I said" for me the Type-S has the best all round package"

Since when is 2 doors "worse" than 4 doors?? It's personal choice, period.
Slower than 8.....yes, marginally.
It can't handle as well, probably true, but handles very sharply.
Brakes arent as good, true, but they are fine nonetheless.


"The ONLY thing I can think of that the RSX-S has that's better than the 8 is the fuel economy (costs and modding aside)."

It has a shit load more storage space, you can lie down in it if you fold seats down.
Insurance is a generally a lot cheaper.
Better driving visibilty.
It's about 2/3 price of an 8.
And yes, fuel consumption is significantly better.

In short, the things that you say are better with the 8, to me, are marginally better. But the advantages of the Integra to me are significant.

Finally, "Something tells me you must have had an AUTOMATIC 8?"

Nope dude, a 6 speed manual.

** this is not an Rx8 bashing. I thought the car was great, just too pricey to keep, maintain and the fun had worn off**

Yeah, I wanted to know why YOU thought it was the "best all around package", ya quote nazi. ;) Read between the lines.

Thanks for your response though. But it seems like if you weigh a lot of your RSX-S pros then I wonder why you bought the 8 in the first place? Storage space, insurance, and fuel economy?? Hello....

I had owned 3 rotor's before, so i always have had a passion for them in general. When the Rx8 came out it was very exciting. But driving it for a year, the fuel consumption was disproportionate to the power. Particularly at low revs. It annoyed me that even driving it at low revs it still sucked so much fuel. Maybe I was spoiled by driving other cars which had a lot more better and a lot beter fuel economy.