Its crazy when i was 16 and knew nothing about cars i test drove a new tsx special edition and a base RSX auto. For some reason i liked the RSX more, felt like it was meant to be a good first car. But my sister told me if i didnt get the manual version I'd be GAY. Ended up getting a type s and still have it 10 years later. Never selling
Lmao. The base 5 speed and type s are the bees knees. I've always gravitated towards manual cars of any platform. Cool story man take care of the type s!
Honest feedback - thank you sir. I'm going to check out a 1-owner base ('04 & manual) that's been in Calif its whole life. All stock & 146k on the clock.
i bought a BRAND new 2006 RSX base LEATHER, i sold it in 2018 (got a 2019 honda passport, i am getting old and was gonna start a family)... it was a fun vehicle, BUT things started to go bad, the starter/AC compressor/water pump/door actuators all went out at around 12 year mark, transmission started to go at 120K... if i had the time and money, i would have tried to fix it, but i live in texas and summers hit 110 and NO AC was not good for me. idk what these go for today, but i got my base 06 with 5 miles for 22K$, sold it in 2018 with all the problems listed for like 2K, the guy fixed everything and SOLD it for 6K in 2020...
With the age the stuff you would expect does go out as you mentioned. The best thing about these cars are the engines and transmissions (when treated well with proper maintenance) seem to last almost forever. To me it's crazy as some of these newer cars won't make it past 100k miles. That's what keeps me coming back to the older hondas
yah thanks . I luv it because of black interior and VBP color and I didn't know it has factory A spec side skirts and high wing. the only thing I don't like is that the previous owner painted it orange. but I'm planning to bring to back to VBP color.
Just recently bought mine on marketplace at the age of 17. I know absolutely nothing about cars and it’s pretty used all it needs is some love. I couldn’t resist the price it was 2k flat, has a little rust and whatnot I absolutely love it anyways
I have a garage kept 2006 TypeS black/black with 24,000 original miles. I am the only owner, have never done any modifications, and never drove it hard ( maybe cause I was 44 when I bought it) Only driven in nice weather. Never thought it was the car I would grow old with but it’s a really fun car to drive. If I sold it, what could I get for it? Any responses would be appreciated!
I got a 05 Type-S about 6 months ago with 32k miles one owner. It sat a lot and I’ve been having to replace a few things so far. Other than that the car is great!
Hey buddy I like your video I'm trying to decide between the Honda CR-Z and an Acura like this one. I live in upstate New York so it snows a lot up here. But I'm really just using the car to get back and forth as a commuter because I have a Honda Ridgeline for my work truck and I just want a car to whip around in to save gas. Which is smoother out of the two? And does the CRZ have as much horsepower as the Acura?
Appreciate u watching and hopefully I can sway you in the right direction! My personal opinion, the rsx is a better and more fun car while crz's are better commuters. Again my personal opinion. The rsx is faster and if you get a rsx type s it's almost twice the hp. I have tons of videos on the channel for both cars so definitely look into that if there's something in specific your looking for otherwise ask any questions u want man🤟
2004 Base auto had it converted to type s for 5400 with trans and engine, spent another thousand on replacement parts it's a daily, it's just as reliable as any other Toyota car you soup up. It isn't bulletproof. I think my base Auto was more reliable but nowhere near as quick.
Not cool condescending automatic base RSX owners. Try driving a manual truck or car up in the hills of San Francisco such as Filbert street at 31.5% incline for the past 15 years in traffic. I got so tired of catching the clutch or using the e-brake to do the same sitting at a light on a steep hill. I have witnessed many owners of super cars stall driving up steep San Francisco streets. I drove a Shelby GT500 up Filbert Street and stalled twice. There will be a time you will regret condescending automatic cars. Automatic’s are a pleasure to drive and besides a stock Automatic Ford Crown Victoria civilian model would waste and outlast your Base RSX stick 😂
Wasn't condescending automatic base models. I stated many times all the automatic slander was purely a joke and that I know many people who have or had auto rsx's. Ik sometimes things come off a different way than intended. I hear traffic is shitty in San Francisco and don't hate on anyone who buys an automatic for that reason
@@illusiversx thank you for responding and clarifying. I enjoy your videos and wanted to respond with smack talk. Thank you for being an awesome person and wishing you success at what you do.
another thing to note bewteen the a2, a3, and z1 is compression. the a2 has better compression for turbo and the z1 is better to run a na build. ik u also said the cam is different between the 3 but i believe its the entire head thats different
Its just a universal quick release. You can get them for any car. They dont cost that much but the one in specific I have is a Circuit wheel with a nrg quick release hub. I prefer the factory steering wheel but the quick release was already on the car when I got it.
5:16 dont u ever insult me ever again ok u hear me I drive slow in my type s 04 because I drive safe and responsible not like a maniac when you have to do insurance calls you’ll tell me there if it was worth it ok buddy u hear me out zip it buddy however great video on my type s I got it for 5300 down from 5900 I outed 4k 5k into repairs but now it’s good hopefully it stays good I got it for 178k miles in cali San Diego no snow b$
@@illusiversx you can’t be joking buddy wuddy nice comment pull more algorithm like me u caught me in a wild sea seriously drive slow man not even car for your overall health and safety yk it was my first car I got it this may first stick shift car I’ve stalled it 15+ times do you think that’s why my motor mounts were blown cuz of stall
I don't think stalling 15 times will break your motor mounts. I probably stalled 30 times learning how to drive manual. I was also 16 and never drove a car before
Personal preference that's all I'm saying. I just said I don't know much about the autos other than I prefer manuals. A few people I know have had them and love them. If it's all you can get still a good option
Its crazy when i was 16 and knew nothing about cars i test drove a new tsx special edition and a base RSX auto. For some reason i liked the RSX more, felt like it was meant to be a good first car. But my sister told me if i didnt get the manual version I'd be GAY. Ended up getting a type s and still have it 10 years later. Never selling
Lmao. The base 5 speed and type s are the bees knees. I've always gravitated towards manual cars of any platform. Cool story man take care of the type s!
I have a 02 rsx pushing 350,000 and it looks swelll
How's the maintenance?
Honest feedback - thank you sir. I'm going to check out a 1-owner base ('04 & manual) that's been in Calif its whole life. All stock & 146k on the clock.
Best of luck man hope it all goes well and you end up getting it! Very unique and awesome cars. Have had mine for 4 years and never plan on selling
i bought a BRAND new 2006 RSX base LEATHER, i sold it in 2018 (got a 2019 honda passport, i am getting old and was gonna start a family)...
it was a fun vehicle, BUT things started to go bad, the starter/AC compressor/water pump/door actuators all went out at around 12 year mark, transmission started to go at 120K...
if i had the time and money, i would have tried to fix it, but i live in texas and summers hit 110 and NO AC was not good for me.
idk what these go for today, but i got my base 06 with 5 miles for 22K$, sold it in 2018 with all the problems listed for like 2K, the guy fixed everything and SOLD it for 6K in 2020...
With the age the stuff you would expect does go out as you mentioned. The best thing about these cars are the engines and transmissions (when treated well with proper maintenance) seem to last almost forever. To me it's crazy as some of these newer cars won't make it past 100k miles. That's what keeps me coming back to the older hondas
i got a 03 base its auto sadly but i couldnt pass up the deal 800 bucks absolutely no rust nothing wrong at all i just been maintaining the car
That's great to hear man! Hope it treats you well🫡
@@illusiversx yessirrr beat daily i had i also have a manual civic to make up for the auto🌚
Yessir🔥
I bought 1 last week 2006 base auto for daily and I like it drive than my 2007 civic SI sedan. 205k mileage and still shift smooth.
Great to hear man! Hope it treats you well
yah thanks . I luv it because of black interior and VBP color and I didn't know it has factory A spec side skirts and high wing. the only thing I don't like is that the previous owner painted it orange. but I'm planning to bring to back to VBP color.
I bought mine last summer in 2023 with 81,000, it’s so clean so yes get it if you want it
Hell yeah man! Keep it forever 🤟
Great cars but wouldn’t buy a modified one - stock form of any of these Japanese classics is the best. Nice video
That's another thing. Stock is best for all cars honestly.
@@illusiversx yeah wise I see both sides the coin - just seems as I get older, the appeal of stock cars outweighs modifications
That’s rare asf tho bro
Biggest car buying regret ever was trading my RSX in! Should have never gotten rid of it
The kid at the start 🤣
🤣🤣
Just recently bought mine on marketplace at the age of 17. I know absolutely nothing about cars and it’s pretty used all it needs is some love. I couldn’t resist the price it was 2k flat, has a little rust and whatnot I absolutely love it anyways
Only thing is mine is automatic sadly
I have a garage kept 2006 TypeS black/black with 24,000 original miles. I am the only owner, have never done any modifications, and never drove it hard ( maybe cause I was 44 when I bought it) Only driven in nice weather. Never thought it was the car I would grow old with but it’s a really fun car to drive. If I sold it, what could I get for it? Any responses would be appreciated!
Where are you located? I could give a serious offer
probably around 15k maybe even more
If you look them on Google I’ve seen some with 86k plus miles that are listed for a little over 20k
list it on bringatrailer
Bro i have had my rsx type s for a couple months now, if u can find one get it, it’s worth it.
I’m getting a base auto soon but once I’m done with my apprenticeship I’ll get a base manual or type S
"Chuck it, Eat it, do something!" 😂
That kid is an animal😂
I got a 05 Type-S about 6 months ago with 32k miles one owner. It sat a lot and I’ve been having to replace a few things so far. Other than that the car is great!
I've noticed too when these cars sit for awhile shit starts acting up. Daily driving these It's amazing
Hey buddy I like your video I'm trying to decide between the Honda CR-Z and an Acura like this one. I live in upstate New York so it snows a lot up here. But I'm really just using the car to get back and forth as a commuter because I have a Honda Ridgeline for my work truck and I just want a car to whip around in to save gas. Which is smoother out of the two? And does the CRZ have as much horsepower as the Acura?
Appreciate u watching and hopefully I can sway you in the right direction! My personal opinion, the rsx is a better and more fun car while crz's are better commuters. Again my personal opinion. The rsx is faster and if you get a rsx type s it's almost twice the hp. I have tons of videos on the channel for both cars so definitely look into that if there's something in specific your looking for otherwise ask any questions u want man🤟
2004 Base auto had it converted to type s for 5400 with trans and engine, spent another thousand on replacement parts it's a daily, it's just as reliable as any other Toyota car you soup up. It isn't bulletproof. I think my base Auto was more reliable but nowhere near as quick.
‘06 RSX 73k original miles bone stock and in great $9k ‼️
Damn good deal man hope it treats you well👌
Picked one up 05 type did k24 swap w k20 stype heads and got it tune super fun to drive
How is the k20/24? Currently in the process of going full k24 in my type s. If you would like to check it out I have a whole playlist on my channel!
Looking for a base (cloth seats) auto. What to watch out for mechanically?
Not cool condescending automatic base RSX owners. Try driving a manual truck or car up in the hills of San Francisco such as Filbert street at 31.5% incline for the past 15 years in traffic. I got so tired of catching the clutch or using the e-brake to do the same sitting at a light on a steep hill. I have witnessed many owners of super cars stall driving up steep San Francisco streets. I drove a Shelby GT500 up Filbert Street and stalled twice. There will be a time you will regret condescending automatic cars. Automatic’s are a pleasure to drive and besides a stock Automatic Ford Crown Victoria civilian model would waste and outlast your Base RSX stick 😂
Wasn't condescending automatic base models. I stated many times all the automatic slander was purely a joke and that I know many people who have or had auto rsx's. Ik sometimes things come off a different way than intended. I hear traffic is shitty in San Francisco and don't hate on anyone who buys an automatic for that reason
@@illusiversx thank you for responding and clarifying. I enjoy your videos and wanted to respond with smack talk. Thank you for being an awesome person and wishing you success at what you do.
@@tonytigeer all love🤟🔥
another thing to note bewteen the a2, a3, and z1 is compression. the a2 has better compression for turbo and the z1 is better to run a na build. ik u also said the cam is different between the 3 but i believe its the entire head thats different
Appreciate the insight! Not super knowledgeable on all the differences just know there all amazing engines
How much did the clutch replacement cost you?
Are there any big difference with the premium and S model?
I just brought my rsx... 😊😊😊
Im about to pick one up myself. 2006 rsx type s with 73k for 14k
Heck yeah man! Keep in touch to update us if you end up getting it!
Where did you get that phone mount?? I need one but all the ones I've seen are in the way of something
It's a scosche mount. Got mine from Amazon but there In a ton of places like Walmart
@@illusiversx appreciate the reply bro do you have a link? I can’t find the one you got
spends $130 on a knock sensor, proceeds to toss it on the ground
Still sad I got outbidded on a 73k mile one just like this but with a stick wheel
Damn man! These do really sell for a lot on Bring a trailer recently. Don't worry man another one will come up.
What custom steering wheel is that? and whats the cost to get one of those installed??😅
Its just a universal quick release. You can get them for any car. They dont cost that much but the one in specific I have is a Circuit wheel with a nrg quick release hub. I prefer the factory steering wheel but the quick release was already on the car when I got it.
I almost bought an RSX (which had an automatic which i know is lame/shitty). but Kinda of wanna get one since i want more of a "fun car" for myself.
No doubt the rsx would be a good fit. Even if you get an automatic i still think you will enjoy it!
I’m about to sell a 2003 Type S with 110,000 miles. You want a 3rd? Lol
2 is enough for me man 😂
Holy shit the roads there are HORRIBLE. Where is this?
Yes, yes they are. Wisconsin.
Richie Mountain
5:16 dont u ever insult me ever again ok u hear me I drive slow in my type s 04 because I drive safe and responsible not like a maniac when you have to do insurance calls you’ll tell me there if it was worth it ok buddy u hear me out zip it buddy however great video on my type s I got it for 5300 down from 5900 I outed 4k 5k into repairs but now it’s good hopefully it stays good I got it for 178k miles in cali San Diego no snow b$
Lmao man everything I say is a joke you can drive however you want man it's a free country. Good to hear your type s is doing well🔥
@@illusiversx you can’t be joking buddy wuddy nice comment pull more algorithm like me u caught me in a wild sea seriously drive slow man not even car for your overall health and safety yk it was my first car I got it this may first stick shift car I’ve stalled it 15+ times do you think that’s why my motor mounts were blown cuz of stall
I don't think stalling 15 times will break your motor mounts. I probably stalled 30 times learning how to drive manual. I was also 16 and never drove a car before
@@illusiversx same
Man I stalled the engine countless times I’ve heard the motor mounts are bad oem rsx the car came d uped
😂🎉.. auto are gay
Not gonna talk about the base models causeeeeee autos are gay 😂😂😂😂
Personal preference that's all I'm saying. I just said I don't know much about the autos other than I prefer manuals. A few people I know have had them and love them. If it's all you can get still a good option
I had the 2005 base auto fall in my lap, and the shift tronic changed ny mind completely...it's actually responsive enough to make it fun...
@@gioforeal good to hear man! Take care of it and it will take care of u