I had a 10 year old stock RSX and a guy in a parking lot flagged me down to talk. "Nice car." "Oh, uhh thanks, I try to keep it in good condition." "I want to buy it." "I am not looking to sell." "How much? I want it for my daughter who starts college next month." "Go fuck yourself."
+ThatGearHead™ same thing I was thinking. Sams club is cleaning headlights for $30 and you get a 5 year warranty just in case it becomes foggy in those 5 years!
If you get one, make sure it's a Type-S. It feels like it just barely has enough power, so I can't even imagine how slow the base model is. Throw a few bolt-ons in it to up the power a bit and you have yourself a nice little daily driver that averages 33 MPG if you don't drive like a jackass.
student base-model integra owner here. Looks like student and RSX go hand in hand. No its not really powerful, no I don't care it's not a type S, still fun to drive, my first car, fuck the people in the comments talking fucking engines and power numbers.
My parents tried to give me a 500$ 99 Saturn sl1 sedan and God I'm so happy I declined it (I'm 6'3 and was 340lbs) instead I got a 94 ford explorer and now a 93 Buick park avenue which I'm debating on trading for a da9 Integra with a 5 speed (Update a year later) had a 93 Civic ex coupe with a d16y7 non vtec and I should have grabbed that da9 lol but now I have a 95 mustang convertible with a 3.8 so I can cruise like a complete poser
"Honda Civic, the lowball offer of all family car negotiations" Laughed so hard at this. I too fell prey to this offer, but by the work of the Lord got an IS300 due to its LSD and Side curtains.
"The guy that punches in for work and just does its job." That's the perfect way to describe the base RSX, but the Type S is a real wolf in sheep's clothing.
+Zhemin Lin there is a base rsx and an rsx type s. base has 160hp and a 5 speed, type s has 200hp and a 6 speed(or 210 for 2005 which changed to 201 for 06 when sae hp standards changed)
Japan got 220 hp and is still the fastest stock naturally-aspirated front-drive car in the world, and it went out of production a decade ago. If you're in the USA and need the fastest naturally-aspirated front--drive car you can get, buy a 05-06 RSX Type-S with the K20Z1 which replaced the 02-04 K20A2. Well the 06+ Civic Si might be faster, I'm not sure.
This and The Scion tC are both excellent cars in their stock configuration that make enough power, get good fuel economy, look decent, and are as practical as you can make a coupe. They last as long as you need them to if you take good care of them and are generally looked down upon for being front wheel drive and not making a million horsepower. If you are kind of a car guy but also want to do other things with your life, these two cars are the most perfect option I can bestow.
+darksideguy oh god yes please. i passed one of these up on my car search. i don't really regret it since they have bmw m3 maintenance costs but i respect them deeply
+G Wizzy Was the "R" version of those exported to the States? That thing was amazing in Germany's DTM races. A family wagon duking it out with M3's and 190E's.
I HATE HOW ACCURATE YOU WERE WITH THIS, I got my lovely 2002 rsx as my first car not because I was bargaining with my parents by any means but because it was affordable and looked not horrible, now I am desperately trying to find a s13 hatch.... thanks you for describing my life haha
Casey Wise This Video is all too accurate cause I too own a 2002 RSX Type S as my first car. I wanted a cheap rwd platform but my parents were not convinced. Enter my RSX which in reality is an amazing car. Looking back I’m glad I got it. Maybe when I have money I’ll actually invest in a 240 or 350z. For now I can save and drive a reliable, fuel efficient, and fun car.
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+Sean Pittacora.. Im not really sure why people are so hyped on RWD.. For me, I love the challenge of FWD and I love the acceleration of AWD.. Built NA and boosted Honda's are just so much damn fun.. They hold power so well and are cheap and reliable.. My S13 was a money pit. Yeah its cool to do some drifting here and there, but they are shitty daily drivers and are terrible in bad weather. I drive my 240whp NA Type S all year round and I can have a blast in it at all times. Nothing like revving the shit out of an NA K-series..
@ *And it not blowing up like an s13 trash heap drift missile
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@@hunteraltman4762 .. dont get me wrong, I like drifting, but yeah, there is no way in hell im buying an s13 to daily lol. They are terrible daily cars. Honda's give you the best of both worlds. Cheap, reliable, easy to build, hold power, and are driveable in bad weather like snow and rain. My s13 got me stranded multiple times in the snow. Its not as bad as a mustang, but its still RWD and they suck in bad weather.
I enjoyed my '04 base model & still miss it sometimes. I bought it used, drove it for 80k miles through college & grad school, & only had to replace a starter & set of brake pads. If I hadn't needed a pickup I'd probably still have the RSX.
+Scarlet Swordfish I'm assuming he doesn't like to show his face, so in the rear view mirror he has a board covering his face with the word "FACE" on it. lol
Best ending I have seen in one of these yet. "its out of your hands now". Perfectly describing an impossible to put into words feeling. Well done RCR, well done.
Thank you so much for finally doing my car. I've got the 2003 RSX-S, so peppier motor with 200HP and a 6 speed manual, but everything you said applies. It's just a normal car that goes and promises a little, and delivers that little. Maybe a little more, but it's in that group of knowing what it is, and not trying to be anything more. I'm the original owner for all 13 years and 191,000 miles. Original clutch still working great. Original serpentine belt, looks fine. Original air filter, still clean. But I have decided to just not ever use 3rd gear because it grinds about 1/4 of the time I pick it. I also don't use 5th gear or the clutch to disengage to neutral most of the time, so maybe that's why my clutch is still good. It eats battery terminals though. I'm on my 4th. My A/C system is finally needing attention, but beyond that, I've replaced a window motor, a clutch master/slave cylinder and an A/C compressor. And that's it. Oh, and the CD changer stopped changing, so new head unit. I'm planning to just drive it until the engine explodes, but that's unlikely to ever happen, because this is the only car I've ever heard of that can operate without oil. Yea. I've run it pretty much dry of oil (about 1 quart remaining) twice, and once for about 400 miles, and it's still happy to go on 1200 mile weekends. It doesn't so much have an oil leak (says my garage floor) but the oil just seems to go somewhere after several thousand miles. No bluish smoke either. Probably the same phenomenon of where socks go from the dryer. I love the car. But it's not exactly exciting. It'll go, but it doesn't feel like it likes to. Plus, if I drive smart, I get 29-32 city and 34-35mpg on the highway. That's pretty impressive for a 13 year old car that was only ever rated to get 29 on the highway when new. I also really appreciated your miata reviews. I owned a 1995 several years back and regret selling it in 2010 every day. So much so that I have an order on the new 2016 that's supposed to be in my garage in about 3 weeks. If you're still in the Florida area any time in later October, you're welcome to do a Regular review of the new Miata. I mean, MX-5. They've finally done away with that fruity name.
I’m confused on why ppl are hating on an Acura rsx ,its a perfect car for someone young wanting a good looking car with good reliability gas price and insurance costs also it’s pretty fun to drive so idk haha way better than a Toyota or anything most ppl get for first cars
Regular Car Reviews practically insult every car they talk about, by they also talk about the good things. It’s the type of comedy. They point out the flaws but also the pros. 🤷🏼♂️
RCR, you have no idea how dead on your are about this car. Had a 03 Type S. Settled for this with my parents when I wasn't allowed to get a WRX. Took it to college. I was a dude bro. Bravo sir
I had a '02 Type-S, it was a good car and my first Honda. It was reliable, not the fastest FWD car though but handled very well, well built, and cheap to own. I gave it to my brother-in-law a while ago when it had 150k miles and still ran well.
I use to love this car when I was little for some reason and recently purchased a 2019 Civic Coupe. You really managed to capture everything about this type of Honda and why a person would buy it.
It's a good car, no doubt....but I could never bring myself to own one. Around here, the demographic it speaks to are 16-18 year old kids....the kind that put the loudest muffler and loudest stereo they can find in it, and race from stoplight to stoplight (EVERY stoplight) like they have only 30 seconds left to get to their buddy's backyard kegger before the beer is all gone.
Life is short, why waste any time in traffic I don't need to? Let's say speeding saves me even 5 minutes per day. Times 365 days = 30 hours of time wasted in 1 year. Multiply that by 20 years and that's 608 hours, or TWENTY FIVE FULL DAYS spent sitting behind some assclown that should have never been issued a drivers license in the first place. Thanks but no thanks. I think it's very ironic that slow drivers see us as dangerous because I find slow drivers far more dangerous. They hold up traffic and never stop smoothly. I love being forced to go 50 in a 55, then get the infamous 1 mile away braking, then the inevitable creeping stop at the red light. We stop, then they move up five feet, then we stop and they move up another 5 feet, and this just goes on and on. I go fast but at least I'm predictable - I never hold up traffic and I always come to a stop once and in the right spot.
I had a Type S as my 2nd car, fantastic car. When moving with the backseats down, I fit a 65in TV IN THE BOX in there along with my bed (not the mattress) and computer desk. Surprisingly fast for its time too. As for the fogged headlights, it was a constant battle in these. They would fog up insanely fast.
great video, but this model isnt the one to get, the TYPE-S is the one to have. I used to have a 2000 integra gsr, way better than a non GSR model, and completely different drivetrain.
I love this review and totally agree. It is one of the few daily drivers that come straight from the factory that is already fun at base model trim. I used to drive an 03 RSX base with 5 spd and it revved happily whenever you wanted to and was comfortable and refined enough for daily driving. That leather wrapped steering wheel is by far my most favorite OEM steering wheels ever made.
As a college freshman who owns a 2003 RSX base, I must say... This is spot on. I've been waiting for this video forever, and it's exactly what I expected. Well done Mr. Regular.
Really nice ending. Being a student with a 02 Rsx Premium with the 5 speed manuel, I enjoyed this video so much. You really described the car perfectly
I love when you can tell just by the surrounding areas that he's most definitely in Florida. If you're ever around here again come drive my '91 Civic DX hatch.
@@arsenalfanatic09 Yeah, I have to pay like $84/mo for a 2017 Camaro 2SS, because I'm 64 - eat your hearts out! Actually I'd pay the extra $50/mo if I could be 35 again, or 40 (45?)
The writing between you and Romero is getting better every week. I find your final thought/resolution to be my favorite part of the video. Reminds me a lot of Hunter S. Thompson... Well done.
@@Dc5. first off I’m talking both models being stock, and even with that 200 hp it’s still 10hp short of the z1 which is what I have. Not to mention with some Bolton’s and a reflash can make around 225
@@jacks_Dc5 whp is different from crank hp buddy the z1 makes 210 CRANK hp not all of that is making it to the wheels, the a3 can be built to make more than the a2 for less than a type s costs, let alone the insurance difference on the type s
I'm guessing you meant to say "Viligent" instead of "Vigilant". And I appreciate you for it. Or maybe you're SO smart that you combined vigilant and diligent and are that dang awesome.
When I was in high school a popular guy from a well-off family got a brand new 2002 RSX for his first car. I secretly hated him as my first car was a $500 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88. This review brought back memories! :P
Thanks Mr. Regular for another great review. I still remember the 02' KC Auto show and sitting one of these and just absolutely loving it. Telling my buddy I would have one, one day. I never did get one. it's cool!
Mr. Regular thank you for reviewing this car. I've been waiting for it. A little disappointing though since i emailed you a while back about reviewing my RSX. I thought I had a pretty good shot since I don't see too many of them lol. But superb review!
The USDM Type-S is actually as fast as the USDM DC2 Type R. Give me the Type-S any day. Interior is improved, and K20 > B18. As for the base RSX? I would never spend money on it.
I bought an '03 RSX with this exact trim (including the 5-speed), completely stock, back at the end of 2007 when I was a young-ish man. Because it was pretty fun to drive, and the best car I could comfortably afford at the time. Fast forward to mid-2022. Life has thankfully gone pretty well up to this point, and I'm now driving...the same '03 RSX. Because it still hasn't given me a reason to get rid of it. Of course, it's been modified some. I started by replacing the radio with one that has Bluetooth. And...that's all I've really done. As long as you didn't get a bum transmission, these things last forever with just routine maintenance.
I test drove one. Driver seating and cabin fit me like a glove and are very comfortable. And then there's everything else. It was not quicker than my Accord coupe at the time, it was smaller, less cargo space, significantly poorer visibility in blind spots, and much noisier. I kept the CB7 Accord instead. This really wasn't better.
I drove an s13 and a dc5 type r when searching for a ride, the s13 was fucking great but dodgy as hell (driftpig) and the type r was fun because it vtec'd and just sounded awesome but it was at one of those super dodgy car dealerships and yeahh nah. ended up buying a wrx cos subaru is life.
+thedog556 You really need to learn how cams work. "the #14 crane is my neon was mild all things considered, and it was much higher lift and duration than any stock Honda cam" LMAO. Not at all.
+bud ley Yeah agreed on S13s haha, I had one nice stock S13 but I ended up selling it because I'm a fucking moron, my second Silvia was bunky and had been fucked around with. Now it's next to impossible to find a decent S13 in Australia anymore, so I ended up buying a BRZ.
Mr.Science yeah they are such a fun car to drive they hit boost hard not casually, dash was cracked roof leaking the usual shit, couldnt be bothered so yeah ended up with the 05 wrx much cleaner i have a pic on my google account. although just cost me 1k! For a few new cv joints and a service.
bud ley Yeah I had an 05 wrx after my second S13. They can be a bit costly to service sometimes, but I never worried about something exploding. Hahaha those goddamn dashes man, I swear it felt like I had the only uncracked dash in the world.
I had an RSX Type S. It was awesome. Had to sell it to finance the first minivan. A dark day.
You have my pity.
Next time, remember this: condoms prevent minivans.
Let us have a moment of silence for this man...
Turbo odyssey. If youre gonna go dark side, go all the way.
A single tear rolled down his cheek(Dave Chappelle anyone?)
Cant have an S13 because my parents said no. So im picking up an RSX. Never had someone speak to my heart like this before...
Kyle Caelian parents didn want me getting an s13 so i got a 2012 fg4 civic si instead lol
Kyle Caelian Same. Literally. My parents wouldn't let me have something "sporty" so I bargained my way into a RSX Type S
My dad don't cares what car I get as long it's not stupid.
Honestly, as an s13 owner, you will want the rsx as a daily.
I had a 10 year old stock RSX and a guy in a parking lot flagged me down to talk.
"Nice car."
"Oh, uhh thanks, I try to keep it in good condition."
"I want to buy it."
"I am not looking to sell."
"How much? I want it for my daughter who starts college next month."
"Go fuck yourself."
ill tell ya what modification you need for that car. ...... CLEAR HEADLIGHTS.
I have seen way too many RSX that have been repainted but still have foggy AF headlights. You have a beautiful car, clean that shit up!
I wonder if there is an LED upgrade.
NAD COILOVERS
Glass headlight cover would've been nice.
I got smoked headlights and tint with a type R wing. Looks decent
I am disgusted by those fogged up headlights lol
yea owner needs to take care of that. easy fix and it makes the car look wayy better
Hahaha I was thinking the same thing.
+ThatGearHead™ same thing I was thinking. Sams club is cleaning headlights for $30 and you get a 5 year warranty just in case it becomes foggy in those 5 years!
+ThatGearHead™ Definitely. I really like my glass headlights.
+ThatGearHead™ The car equivalent of the "british teeth", at least it feels like it hahaha
"It's out of your hands now, you did all you could."
Being a college student, that's one of my favorite feelings. I think this car is calling to me.
If you get one, make sure it's a Type-S. It feels like it just barely has enough power, so I can't even imagine how slow the base model is. Throw a few bolt-ons in it to up the power a bit and you have yourself a nice little daily driver that averages 33 MPG if you don't drive like a jackass.
Joshua Berry Are you dumb? 02-04 has K20a2 and 05-06 has K20z1.
Same here, not in the US so I'll just get the Integra but it's really calling to me as well.
student base-model integra owner here. Looks like student and RSX go hand in hand. No its not really powerful, no I don't care it's not a type S, still fun to drive, my first car, fuck the people in the comments talking fucking engines and power numbers.
Thinkin of trading my corolla for one. Its over 200k miles now and has a load of problems. Least i can do is have a fun rev happy car now.
"How about a nice Civic?" Literally sent chills up my spine.
Yeeeuuugh.
My parents tried to give me a 500$ 99 Saturn sl1 sedan and God I'm so happy I declined it (I'm 6'3 and was 340lbs) instead I got a 94 ford explorer and now a 93 Buick park avenue which I'm debating on trading for a da9 Integra with a 5 speed
(Update a year later) had a 93 Civic ex coupe with a d16y7 non vtec and I should have grabbed that da9 lol but now I have a 95 mustang convertible with a 3.8 so I can cruise like a complete poser
Before my TL, I had a 2004 Honda Civic LX.
Oof.
You had me when the dude opened the hood and there was no cold air intake. Good man. Good man.
"Honda Civic, the lowball offer of all family car negotiations"
Laughed so hard at this.
I too fell prey to this offer, but by the work of the Lord got an IS300 due to its LSD and Side curtains.
That "Can't feel my face" cover...
That will be stuck in my head for a while
But you love it, but you love it. :)
But you love it, but you love it. :)
"The guy that punches in for work and just does its job."
That's the perfect way to describe the base RSX, but the Type S is a real wolf in sheep's clothing.
+Turbolq4 Ah yes, I remember all of those manufactures that were pumping out 800 horsepower turbocharged V8s in mid eighties........
*****
Last thing would have been the Japanese 07 Civic Type R.
Oh gosh, those cloudy headlights.
Pls clean those headlights.
Austin Lucas I polished the headlights on my 2000 3.2TL the other day... oooOOOoooh yessss...
You should drive the Type S. That's a fun car.
+Carlos RSX is a DC5 type S
+Zhemin Lin There still is an RSX Type S.
+Zhemin Lin There still is an RSX Type S.
+Zhemin Lin there is a base rsx and an rsx type s. base has 160hp and a 5 speed, type s has 200hp and a 6 speed(or 210 for 2005 which changed to 201 for 06 when sae hp standards changed)
Japan got 220 hp and is still the fastest stock naturally-aspirated front-drive car in the world, and it went out of production a decade ago. If you're in the USA and need the fastest naturally-aspirated front--drive car you can get, buy a 05-06 RSX Type-S with the K20Z1 which replaced the 02-04 K20A2. Well the 06+ Civic Si might be faster, I'm not sure.
This and The Scion tC are both excellent cars in their stock configuration that make enough power, get good fuel economy, look decent, and are as practical as you can make a coupe. They last as long as you need them to if you take good care of them and are generally looked down upon for being front wheel drive and not making a million horsepower. If you are kind of a car guy but also want to do other things with your life, these two cars are the most perfect option I can bestow.
That Ending was amazing.
+Marcello Penk-Masucci Thanks!
+RegularCars you should do another Volvo review 😉 why? Because Volvo. Lol
+samboo18fuksdogs1 Preferably a V70R because batshit insane wagon
+darksideguy oh god yes please. i passed one of these up on my car search. i don't really regret it since they have bmw m3 maintenance costs but i respect them deeply
+G Wizzy Was the "R" version of those exported to the States? That thing was amazing in Germany's DTM races. A family wagon duking it out with M3's and 190E's.
This is the car that KIDS LIKE!!!!!
+xXxMartin96xXx BUT.. BUT...
USDM INTEGRA
+Car Of Doom Hello fellow CTzen
+thelonelyfry I like this car BECAUSE OF BUISNESS
+thelonelyfry Dealerships have the best oil.
+RoundenBrown I don't know what all this stuff is, my... my... wife's been using the car.
The RSX-S was a great car out of the box, though. Great engine and handles very well for a FWD car...
So rwd handles better
@@miggmog6302 yes
I HATE HOW ACCURATE YOU WERE WITH THIS, I got my lovely 2002 rsx as my first car not because I was bargaining with my parents by any means but because it was affordable and looked not horrible, now I am desperately trying to find a s13 hatch.... thanks you for describing my life haha
Casey Wise This Video is all too accurate cause I too own a 2002 RSX Type S as my first car. I wanted a cheap rwd platform but my parents were not convinced. Enter my RSX which in reality is an amazing car. Looking back I’m glad I got it. Maybe when I have money I’ll actually invest in a 240 or 350z. For now I can save and drive a reliable, fuel efficient, and fun car.
+Sean Pittacora.. Im not really sure why people are so hyped on RWD.. For me, I love the challenge of FWD and I love the acceleration of AWD.. Built NA and boosted Honda's are just so much damn fun.. They hold power so well and are cheap and reliable.. My S13 was a money pit. Yeah its cool to do some drifting here and there, but they are shitty daily drivers and are terrible in bad weather. I drive my 240whp NA Type S all year round and I can have a blast in it at all times. Nothing like revving the shit out of an NA K-series..
@ *And it not blowing up like an s13 trash heap drift missile
@@hunteraltman4762 .. dont get me wrong, I like drifting, but yeah, there is no way in hell im buying an s13 to daily lol. They are terrible daily cars. Honda's give you the best of both worlds. Cheap, reliable, easy to build, hold power, and are driveable in bad weather like snow and rain. My s13 got me stranded multiple times in the snow. Its not as bad as a mustang, but its still RWD and they suck in bad weather.
RSX's are pretty nice though.
Aspie Otaku agreed
@Blane Trumble and thats where the Type R comes in. (That america didn't get)
I enjoyed my '04 base model & still miss it sometimes. I bought it used, drove it for 80k miles through college & grad school, & only had to replace a starter & set of brake pads. If I hadn't needed a pickup I'd probably still have the RSX.
@@_Zekken because the integra type r sold so poorly, Honda said why bother
Edit: same reason why we never got the s15
@Blane Trumble was it a type s?
About time youguys did one on the RSX! Too bad is not the Type S :(
The car’s design looks so good.
Did anyone else notice the 'face' board? 10/10 production quality.
+Dolphino Egglet hehe
yess!
+Dolphino Egglet I don't know what that is, what is that
+Scarlet Swordfish I'm assuming he doesn't like to show his face, so in the rear view mirror he has a board covering his face with the word "FACE" on it. lol
Oh haha. I didn't notice it in this video, but I remember seeing it in a previous one.
Best ending I have seen in one of these yet. "its out of your hands now". Perfectly describing an impossible to put into words feeling. Well done RCR, well done.
"It's a honda" didnt used to be an insult.
CRX, mid-nineties Si, Prelude...
Best part wast the lady/man? in the volvo lol
"it's MAAM"
its a chick or a fat guy wit long hair
Should redo this but Type-S
Thank you so much for finally doing my car. I've got the 2003 RSX-S, so peppier motor with 200HP and a 6 speed manual, but everything you said applies. It's just a normal car that goes and promises a little, and delivers that little. Maybe a little more, but it's in that group of knowing what it is, and not trying to be anything more.
I'm the original owner for all 13 years and 191,000 miles. Original clutch still working great. Original serpentine belt, looks fine. Original air filter, still clean. But I have decided to just not ever use 3rd gear because it grinds about 1/4 of the time I pick it. I also don't use 5th gear or the clutch to disengage to neutral most of the time, so maybe that's why my clutch is still good.
It eats battery terminals though. I'm on my 4th. My A/C system is finally needing attention, but beyond that, I've replaced a window motor, a clutch master/slave cylinder and an A/C compressor. And that's it. Oh, and the CD changer stopped changing, so new head unit. I'm planning to just drive it until the engine explodes, but that's unlikely to ever happen, because this is the only car I've ever heard of that can operate without oil. Yea. I've run it pretty much dry of oil (about 1 quart remaining) twice, and once for about 400 miles, and it's still happy to go on 1200 mile weekends.
It doesn't so much have an oil leak (says my garage floor) but the oil just seems to go somewhere after several thousand miles. No bluish smoke either. Probably the same phenomenon of where socks go from the dryer. I love the car. But it's not exactly exciting. It'll go, but it doesn't feel like it likes to. Plus, if I drive smart, I get 29-32 city and 34-35mpg on the highway. That's pretty impressive for a 13 year old car that was only ever rated to get 29 on the highway when new.
I also really appreciated your miata reviews. I owned a 1995 several years back and regret selling it in 2010 every day. So much so that I have an order on the new 2016 that's supposed to be in my garage in about 3 weeks. If you're still in the Florida area any time in later October, you're welcome to do a Regular review of the new Miata. I mean, MX-5. They've finally done away with that fruity name.
Having a RSX I can say these cars are awesome and the review is amazing
Just picked up one of these about a month ago and i love it. Simple, reliable, fun, relatively stylish, overall great car.
I’m confused on why ppl are hating on an Acura rsx ,its a perfect car for someone young wanting a good looking car with good reliability gas price and insurance costs also it’s pretty fun to drive so idk haha way better than a Toyota or anything most ppl get for first cars
Regular Car Reviews practically insult every car they talk about, by they also talk about the good things. It’s the type of comedy. They point out the flaws but also the pros. 🤷🏼♂️
RCR, you have no idea how dead on your are about this car. Had a 03 Type S. Settled for this with my parents when I wasn't allowed to get a WRX. Took it to college. I was a dude bro. Bravo sir
Same here. Wanted a S2000. Dad said no, get a civic instead. Bargained my way to a base RSX.
@@Shorty15c4007 That's when you get a job and buy a supercharger kit that makes way more power than the S2000.
@@davewilson2559 No supercharger kit available for the K20A3. I'm saving up for a K24 swap instead.
@@Shorty15c4007 boring, try and weasle your way into importing a JDM K20A Type R from the DC5 Type R haha
@@_Zekken No torque. All the power is at the high end with the K20s which sucks in a daily. K24 with a K20A head ftw.
Hold up, that gear shifter looks identical to my 2-years-old Fit. Is it just good design, or parts bin for my econobox, lol.
Yes
I’ve got an 05 civic with a different shifter knob. You definitely got the upgrade!
Ill probably be selling my Altima for one of these. K20 ftw
***** time will tell lol. I may keep the alti for DD and get an rsx project /track car
Tradizzl3 vtac bro
+DNALI will you be considering a base or the type-s?
***** S for sure. Would really like a 8th gen SI or csx type S but the rsx are more affordable being a few years older.
+DNALI The Civics did come with the limited slip diff though
I had a '02 Type-S, it was a good car and my first Honda. It was reliable, not the fastest FWD car though but handled very well, well built, and cheap to own. I gave it to my brother-in-law a while ago when it had 150k miles and still ran well.
Does he still have it?
I use to love this car when I was little for some reason and recently purchased a 2019 Civic Coupe. You really managed to capture everything about this type of Honda and why a person would buy it.
It's a good car, no doubt....but I could never bring myself to own one. Around here, the demographic it speaks to are 16-18 year old kids....the kind that put the loudest muffler and loudest stereo they can find in it, and race from stoplight to stoplight (EVERY stoplight) like they have only 30 seconds left to get to their buddy's backyard kegger before the beer is all gone.
😂😂😂 they live fast and furious when they drive then.
justsomeguytoyou So that's what everyone thinks of me when I drive my car. Rip me lol
Not near me
When you have an engine that doesn't make power until around 5,000 RPM and the redline is at 8,000 RPM there is only one real solution.
Life is short, why waste any time in traffic I don't need to? Let's say speeding saves me even 5 minutes per day. Times 365 days = 30 hours of time wasted in 1 year. Multiply that by 20 years and that's 608 hours, or TWENTY FIVE FULL DAYS spent sitting behind some assclown that should have never been issued a drivers license in the first place. Thanks but no thanks.
I think it's very ironic that slow drivers see us as dangerous because I find slow drivers far more dangerous. They hold up traffic and never stop smoothly. I love being forced to go 50 in a 55, then get the infamous 1 mile away braking, then the inevitable creeping stop at the red light. We stop, then they move up five feet, then we stop and they move up another 5 feet, and this just goes on and on. I go fast but at least I'm predictable - I never hold up traffic and I always come to a stop once and in the right spot.
Oh god that lift back gets me moist.
I had a Type S as my 2nd car, fantastic car. When moving with the backseats down, I fit a 65in TV IN THE BOX in there along with my bed (not the mattress) and computer desk. Surprisingly fast for its time too.
As for the fogged headlights, it was a constant battle in these. They would fog up insanely fast.
great video, but this model isnt the one to get, the TYPE-S is the one to have. I used to have a 2000 integra gsr, way better than a non GSR model, and completely different drivetrain.
I bought this exact model, except the honda version. And man it is a fun car! And also functional for everyday use as well.
I love this review and totally agree. It is one of the few daily drivers that come straight from the factory that is already fun at base model trim. I used to drive an 03 RSX base with 5 spd and it revved happily whenever you wanted to and was comfortable and refined enough for daily driving. That leather wrapped steering wheel is by far my most favorite OEM steering wheels ever made.
"Wow integra really let itself go "
As a college freshman who owns a 2003 RSX base, I must say... This is spot on. I've been waiting for this video forever, and it's exactly what I expected. Well done Mr. Regular.
I own an 02 and I'm a college student too lol. This hit right at home
omg omg omg omg. You finally did my car n.n
+UberTech I fee you bro
Right there with ya man!
+UberTech I love having this car! I wish he would have reviewed the '05-'06 tho, I think it looks better
+KG K (xTNPx Defender) me too. I have a white 05 and it is utterly immaculate. The best color is white for sure.
*Satin Silver
Really nice ending. Being a student with a 02 Rsx Premium with the 5 speed manuel, I enjoyed this video so much. You really described the car perfectly
Gotta stay villagent?
Sometimes you gotta say diligent and vigilant but only have time for one word!
+irongary That's fair. I can accept that.
I love when you can tell just by the surrounding areas that he's most definitely in Florida. If you're ever around here again come drive my '91 Civic DX hatch.
YOU JUST MADE A BILL BURR REFERENCE.
YOU NEED A DONATE BUTTON ON YOUR TH-cam NOW.
I WILL SEND YOU ALL THE MONEY
I loved that reference lol
I have a stock 2004 RSX Type S. People stopped hassling me to get it tuned about ten years ago. It still runs great.
The insurance rates on these are INSANE. But it was so nice to have one for a few years.....and we kept it stock.
Lemme guess: it cost more because 2 door?
Arsenalfanatic09 yeah I'm paying 130 a month in Canada for my insurance
N_rii that's dirt cheap in Ontario
Yeah.... $144/mo for my type s its stupid
@@arsenalfanatic09 Yeah, I have to pay like $84/mo for a 2017 Camaro 2SS, because I'm 64 - eat your hearts out! Actually I'd pay the extra $50/mo if I could be 35 again, or 40 (45?)
The writing between you and Romero is getting better every week. I find your final thought/resolution to be my favorite part of the video. Reminds me a lot of Hunter S. Thompson... Well done.
how is it derived from a dc5? It is a dc5.. just a different badge on it.
And a basemodel k20 is a POS compared to the type r/type s k20's
Second statement was wrong
@@Dc5. the base model isn’t a pos.... it’s just not comparable to the type s
@@jacks_Dc5with a2 cams and bolt ons the a3 can make 200whp
@@Dc5. first off I’m talking both models being stock, and even with that 200 hp it’s still 10hp short of the z1 which is what I have. Not to mention with some Bolton’s and a reflash can make around 225
@@jacks_Dc5 whp is different from crank hp buddy the z1 makes 210 CRANK hp not all of that is making it to the wheels, the a3 can be built to make more than the a2 for less than a type s costs, let alone the insurance difference on the type s
I have one. 2004 rsx 65,980 original miles and owner. Bought it 15 yrs 2 month ago. Love it. Its clean.
They type of guy to make that obscure of a bill burr reference also has to listen to jre instead of music while driving for "mental stimulation"
Sounds so much like my 8th gen Civic Coupe, such a raw clean power up on the redline.
Base Model Acura RSX: Because it's one of the last Japanese hot hatches you can buy without burning your bank account.
not anymore
Dude i love your reviews. By far the most accurate and also hilarious.
Surprised you didnt say anything about the type s.
Your "endings" (the part right before the closing music) are always so magical. #deep #chills
man, Regular Car Reviews reminding me I grew up poor.
my first car was a Ram 50 my parents bought for $500.
Joecoolman26
Not so sure about that, RSXs are still around $10,000. I don't know who the hell gets this as their first car.
Millermacs you can find RSXs for sub 5k
Millermacs Rich kids
i would be thrilled if my parents bought me that
Joecoolman26 my first was a Buick century 91 that my granny left us when she died...and my sister had already wrecked it once.
ahhh those in-class essays. I love that feeling when its all over; my day just gets so much better
That bill burr Philly moment
I'm guessing you meant to say "Viligent" instead of "Vigilant". And I appreciate you for it.
Or maybe you're SO smart that you combined vigilant and diligent and are that dang awesome.
Ohhh my fucken god yes! I love you Regular car reviews guy!
+SERVER1992 I love you too!
I LOVE YOU MORE THOUGH!!!
These quotes are starting to get to relatable and it’s driving my self confidence through the floor, don’t stop
You should do another video with an RSX Type-S
I have a RSX and everything he says is completely true. So glad you finally did this one
I waited so long for this & u.. Drive a base. Wow
+dark2520 I was hype when I saw the title...then I saw it was a base lmao. Still a funny review like always, just wish he drove a Type-S..
From a former integra owner, the first line was great. Thanks for the video!
HOLY SHIT U CAN SEE ME WALKING HOME FROM THE GYM @ 5:22
next time you guys film in Brenton let me know, I have a 1972 AMC Gremlin if you want to review it.
Jacob Diercks send him an email
When I was in high school a popular guy from a well-off family got a brand new 2002 RSX for his first car. I secretly hated him as my first car was a $500 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88. This review brought back memories! :P
i came to this video for research ... was laughing my ass off instead, good job.
Thanks Mr. Regular for another great review. I still remember the 02' KC Auto show and sitting one of these and just absolutely loving it. Telling my buddy I would have one, one day. I never did get one. it's cool!
The closest thing Acura got to a Cavalier Z24 😂😂
Mr. Regular thank you for reviewing this car. I've been waiting for it. A little disappointing though since i emailed you a while back about reviewing my RSX. I thought I had a pretty good shot since I don't see too many of them lol. But superb review!
5AM! What a time to be awake!
Just bought me an ‘05 Acura RSX type-S. I love it
The USDM Type-S is actually as fast as the USDM DC2 Type R. Give me the Type-S any day. Interior is improved, and K20 > B18. As for the base RSX? I would never spend money on it.
I love these little hatchbacks, truly a “pocket rocket”!
i'd just sell the integra and still buy the S13
+Violent Synth or an FC
+Burgerkinglover32 or a volvo 740 ;P
So would pretty much any college "Bro" But it's what Parents like.
Marcello Penk-Masucci i didn't realise japanese imports were such "Bro" cars
...or just save for an mr2 OH WAIT, I did that!
I'm a collage student and own an RSX Type-S and love it. Zero regrets.
this is why i got an accord coupe with the v6. it'll blow any of these out of the water bone stock. and no one nags you to TUNE IT BRO
I bought an '03 RSX with this exact trim (including the 5-speed), completely stock, back at the end of 2007 when I was a young-ish man. Because it was pretty fun to drive, and the best car I could comfortably afford at the time.
Fast forward to mid-2022. Life has thankfully gone pretty well up to this point, and I'm now driving...the same '03 RSX. Because it still hasn't given me a reason to get rid of it. Of course, it's been modified some. I started by replacing the radio with one that has Bluetooth. And...that's all I've really done. As long as you didn't get a bum transmission, these things last forever with just routine maintenance.
what about the type S? I think that version had 200hp if I'm not mistaken.
Roman, your vocals, they sound more confident than earlier vids, keep it up dude!
Thanks for doing a base, not a hype-s
I test drove one. Driver seating and cabin fit me like a glove and are very comfortable. And then there's everything else. It was not quicker than my Accord coupe at the time, it was smaller, less cargo space, significantly poorer visibility in blind spots, and much noisier. I kept the CB7 Accord instead. This really wasn't better.
next video the z24 cavalier??
Damnit RCR, every time you post a video about a car the value rises and I've been trying to get one an RSX for about 2 weeks now.
I wish you got to review the type s version of the RSX.
Mr. Regular always puts complex feelings into words that I would have never guessed to use. I like it.
ahhhh....when Acuras were cool, unlike now
pontiacGXPfan these cars are still very nice
A 2001 Acura RSX Type S looks so awesome next to a 2001 Honda Civic Base.
should have reviewed the RSX Type S
He can only review what he can get his hands on.
Sportalero it’s not hard to get your hands on a type s...especially if you have 500,000 subscribers
Considering im a college student Driving an RSX this video was too spot on.... ill get that silvia one day!!!!!
Not a Type S :sad face:
that handing in your essay thing was the most accurate description ever
MATT FARAHS MILLION MILE CIVIC
It's kind of dead now man, drop it
+FuZionSniperzZ *claps*
I never thought I'd miss my 04 RSX....intro was spot on
I drove an s13 and a dc5 type r when searching for a ride, the s13 was fucking great but dodgy as hell (driftpig) and the type r was fun because it vtec'd and just sounded awesome but it was at one of those super dodgy car dealerships and yeahh nah. ended up buying a wrx cos subaru is life.
+thedog556 that's y I guess ppl like em. B4 vtec it's just a regular economy car, until all the cosmetic enhancements come in
+thedog556 You really need to learn how cams work. "the #14 crane is my neon was mild all things considered, and it was much higher lift and duration than any stock Honda cam" LMAO. Not at all.
+bud ley Yeah agreed on S13s haha, I had one nice stock S13 but I ended up selling it because I'm a fucking moron, my second Silvia was bunky and had been fucked around with.
Now it's next to impossible to find a decent S13 in Australia anymore, so I ended up buying a BRZ.
Mr.Science yeah they are such a fun car to drive they hit boost hard not casually, dash was cracked roof leaking the usual shit, couldnt be bothered so yeah ended up with the 05 wrx much cleaner i have a pic on my google account. although just cost me 1k! For a few new cv joints and a service.
bud ley Yeah I had an 05 wrx after my second S13. They can be a bit costly to service sometimes, but I never worried about something exploding.
Hahaha those goddamn dashes man, I swear it felt like I had the only uncracked dash in the world.
I drive an 06 Acura RSX Type-S and my favorite band is The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan. You sir know your audience. Heres a sub!