gOOters May 2, 2003 Share gOOters Member May 2, 2003 Anyone driven one? Opinions? If one is looking for a car in the low $20's that is fun to drive, this looks like a viable option!? Imma go test drive one this afternoon for the heck of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief May 2, 2003 Share Chief Member May 2, 2003 Spirited and enjoyable. Maybe a bit small, but you can tell that in the test drive. It is a very sporty package and with the Acura badge you are all but guaranteed a happy owning experience. It'll prolly be fun enough, but it isn't a 1/4mile car. It's a road car. Think F1 and not Topfuel and you'll prolly like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters May 2, 2003 Author Share gOOters Member May 2, 2003 Hehe, I think I'll rename this Chief and gOot's private forums Im glad you like cars too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwEEziL May 2, 2003 Share dwEEziL Member May 2, 2003 So I can't post here anymore? AND FLOOD CONTROL IS NOW 60 SECONDS!?!?!?!?!?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters May 2, 2003 Author Share gOOters Member May 2, 2003 you are always welcome here dweezil and the flood control is for spammers like you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief May 3, 2003 Share Chief Member May 3, 2003 ...and the test drive was not that great I guess since we haven't heard any raves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playaa May 3, 2003 Share Playaa Member May 3, 2003 pretty sure I said this in another thread. I've driven the RSX Type-S and it was a BLAST to drive. Did you ever drive one of the late model Ford Probe GT's? It's alot like that in how it makes you feel. The car doesn't have a ton of power but when you hit the gas, you get kicked back. And when you whip the wheel the car just zips through that turn. for me, in that price range the only 2 options I like are the RSX Type S and the WRX.........with the RSX slightly ahead. if you're looking for a car that will just scream "DRIVE ME!" get the RSX.......w00t? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters May 4, 2003 Author Share gOOters Member May 4, 2003 (edited) I just test drove a RSX S-Type and that car is FUN! Kickin stereo, GREAT interior, handles very nicely, slick 6 speed tranny...just wish it had a few more ponies. But hey, for $23K I might just go get myself one! Not disappointed, Chief. It didn't put a grin on me from ear to ear like a Camaro SS does when you hit the gas...BUT, I had NO disappointments. The RSX does EVERYTHING it claims to...with a little panache. From the perforated leather Recaro cocpit to the 6-disk in dash Bose system, automatic climate control, and sunroof...this car is meant for fun. Also, I was AMAZED at the cargo room! I honestly think you could move a coffee table in there with little/no problem! Edit: Lets put it this way...if I am to get a Z or any other more expensive sports car, my expectations have been bumped up a notch after driving this car. Edited May 4, 2003 by gOOters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven May 5, 2003 Share Raven Member May 5, 2003 ...and the test drive was not that great I guess since we haven't heard any raves? Raves? Um, can you hear me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Knight May 24, 2003 Share White Knight Member May 24, 2003 I own and drive an Acura RSX Type S. Let me tell you what love is...me for that car. There are a few things I don't like about her (no torque at low rpms, relatively high limit on drop back into first gear prevention, VERY CRAPPY STOCK TIRES), but overall I worship the parking spot in which she sits. As fast as she is, she is a luxery car. Unlike most sports cars (350Z, SRT 4, WRX, 7th Gen Celica, if you can call that a sports car) you can actually drive this car without YOU getting worn to crap. The interior is lush, and the red dash lights give the car an errie, Star Wars-esque glow at night. The rear seating is the biggest in its class, even bigger than many subcompact 4-doors that I have riden in (WRX, Audi A-4). The only problem with the back seat is its really hard to get into. Trunk is pretty darn big for a sport compact as well, and fold down seats have allowed me to get things as big as a set a chester drawers in her rear. As for racing...she runs a pretty low 14 in the quarter (offically 14.6, but you learn to drive it and you immediately save .2 sec). Now that is very close to to the 350Z (14.3 quarter), the Boxter (14.0). Not to shabby at all. To be honest, I think the car is superior to the 350Z in performance and luxery, considering you could (or I will when Mr Warranty expires) drop the $10K difference back into the car and be sitting pretty (super charger, rims, breaks, suspension, and performance tires). She tops out at above 145 mph (thats as fast as I've driven her). Her handling is excellent (once you replace the tires), though there is a bit of body roll since she sits up so high (easily fixed with aftermarket parts). I don't know what else to say about her. I LOVE my car. She is amazing. I play designated driver on many a nightly outting with my crowd simply as an excuse to driver her. NE questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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