Acura RSX Review
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Favorite feature: |
Reputation |
Least favorite feature: |
Lack of REAL power |
Advice to buyer: |
If you are over 6 feet tall |
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I purchased the a 2005 RSX Premium (no leather) as a demo w/ approx 11km on it. A big factor in buying this car was reputation. I learned that reputation and reality are few and far between. I enjoy the fact that I drive a higher end vehicle, however I cannot help but feel that this is just a fancy civic. The power is not what I was looking for. There is not nearly enough torque in this car to make it feel as fast as it should. I owned a Cav Z24 that felt twice as fast. There is the most annoying grind that occurs between the 1st and 2nd gear tha apparently is normal for this car. I am 6'3 and if I use correct posture, my head is touching the sunroof. I love the climate control and the cold air conditioning. This car and the Type-S hold nothing against the Mustang GT. I am not too sure why I bought this car. Very expensive lesson. The car performs well for the kind of car it is. If you like to rev really high, then you may like it. The interior quality in the car is amazing and very classy. If it was not for all the ice and snow in Canada, i would have bought a Mustang GT in a second. The Mustang has substance compared to the weak RSX. |
Also considered: |
2004 Ford SVT Focus
2003 Ford Mustang
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
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Vehicle purchased: |
2005 Acura RSX
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| About This Reviewer... |
Location: |
Beverly Hills, California |
Other vehicles owned: |
None
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Review submitted: |
February 17, 2006 |
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