2002 Acura RSX Type-S from North America - Comments

There is absolutely no way that a clutch can "wear out" in three thousand, or even ten thousand miles. I work in an automotive shop and there is a problem bigger than riding the clutch if your clutch gets smoked at a few thousand miles.

I had a 1992 Integra with three hundred thousand on it, bought it with a clutch that was on its way out. I popped the clutch and squealed my tires up til third gear almost every time I accelerated. The clutch still lasted for another twenty five thousand.

I know of someone who has an Accord with two hundred thousand miles on the original clutch.

So, in answer to some of the questions... I don't think there is any way that the clutch can be worn out in five thousand miles, even if it was abused.

I love the RSX, especially the Type S, and would probably buy one, but I do think that a clutch issue would not be surprising. It could be from improper clutch installation, or from not machining the fly wheel. Just putting that out there.