2002 Acura RSX Base review from North America
"Love it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The clutch master cylinder needed to be replaced at aprox 60000 miles. The dealer asked USD 180 for the part and USD 260 for labor. I considered that a joke, bought the part myself from another dealer ($87) and paid 70 bucks for an independent mechanic to replace it. Nothing else has gone bad so far.
General comments?
I love how the car handles. The stock Michelin tires are expensive garbage. I replaced my four tires with Fuzion ZRI and now the car is like glued to the road even on wet road. The audio system is a joke so I replaced mine with a pioneer head unit, polk speakers and a bazooka sub.
I think the car is the best value for the money, I wouldn't recommend it for people looking for a comfortable ride. It's a sports car, not a "boat".
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2007 |