2003 Acura RSX Type S review from North America
"Luxury and performance yet reliable and affordable to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Hatch supports stopped working by 26,000 km.
- lost use of both turn signals at 33,000 - fixed a sensor.
General comments?
A great performer given the size of the engine and it's great fuel economy.
Great handling although the ride can be a little rough with performance tires (no fault of Acura).
A surprisingly huge cargo area when the seats are folded down. A full size dresser can easily fit in the back with the hatch closed.
Heated leather seats are great, but multiple settings would be nice.
Shifts smooth and effortlessly.
There is a bizarre cult following among younger RSX drivers.
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| Disappointed at Acura quality |
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| Reliable, good gas mileage, good, but not great performance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 76000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2007 |