Best Budget JDM Sports Car? | Acura RSX Base Review

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024

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  • @leozuniga17
    @leozuniga17 2 года назад +50

    I have 2003 RSX BASE with 315k miles and still drive like when I first got it 9 years ago.. love my RSX

    • @martinbullla7654
      @martinbullla7654 2 года назад +5

      Yeah mine has 334000 it's still going original timing chain and I'm almost certain that it is the original clutch because it had 180 something on it when I got it and the clutch feels exactly the same as when I got it

    • @alexz3692
      @alexz3692 2 года назад +6

      My base model at 240k miles still on original engine and transmission

    • @Elijah.-_
      @Elijah.-_ 2 года назад +8

      Found a rsx base 5speed manual 173k miles for $5k gunna pick it up Thursday!

    • @Fabrizio7171
      @Fabrizio7171 Год назад +2

      @@Elijah.-_ got one for 3500

    • @EthanAdey
      @EthanAdey Год назад

      @@Elijah.-_ Got a clean like new with 120k miles for $2000

  • @jdmdennis9763
    @jdmdennis9763 3 года назад +17

    SHEEEESH!!! 🥶 I got a Type S and when I’m going through the corners, I’m always sliding on the leather seats. Cloth is definitely the way to go but I’m thinking getting bucket on mine! Great video brotha! Keep up the great work! 🤙💯

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +1

      Appreciated man! Buckets would be lit tho!

  • @tkleo2006
    @tkleo2006 2 года назад +19

    I use to have this car. Only thing I didn’t like were the brakes would fade after a while and no torque. Otherwise it was a great all around car. It was also quite inside. I now have a 2006 TSX, better car but only things I don’t like are premium gas and mpg city.

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  2 года назад +1

      Totally agree, the brakes are kinda crap even before it starts to fade. For more torque, I prefer driving it in manual so I can keep the rpm high :)

    • @punctuationgamer636
      @punctuationgamer636 2 года назад

      Wtf that’s nice my base 05 be shaking like crazy and I hear vibration inside. I already replace the passenger side motor mount and the rest are still good so I have no idea wtf is going on.

  • @jayscast7164
    @jayscast7164 Год назад +5

    i got mine base model for $1700 and 85 ,000 little details but i had been working on those, new brake calipers, water pump, thermostat , radiator, and new tires and runs great

  • @Heartadia
    @Heartadia Месяц назад

    i just took my 20 year old 2004 rsx base into the canadian rockies on a 2500 km journey.
    the vtec was amazing to experience at 140 km+/h going up the steep inclines. i rarely drive this car that fast and having endless highways in sight for the rsx to go 120 km+ for hours at a time was great for cleaning up the internals of this 220k km mileage car.

  • @skatj23
    @skatj23 9 месяцев назад +1

    Have a 03 base with 140k miles on in. It's a restored title but got it for 2 grand and in amazing shape. Still an extremely fun car to drive in the mountains.

  • @zstackz98
    @zstackz98 3 года назад +20

    I got a 2005 type s with 96.5k original miles last year for $5,600 , I can tell you the type s is much more worth it , the power difference is definitely noticeable. It sucks you got the automatic too, these cars are much more fun with a manual transmission

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +5

      I tried a manual type s too, and I agree they are much more fun. I borrowed this car from my cousin, I personally have a manual Mini JCW that's on the channel too :)

    • @tripperwest808
      @tripperwest808 3 года назад +22

      It’s still a solid first car and fun to drive in nonetheless which is what really matters at the end of the day...

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +11

      Now that's the right mindset

  • @DYLAN1234
    @DYLAN1234 3 года назад +38

    wowee "rsx" prices are quite low in the US. In Aus the Honda integra dc5 base is at least 5-7k while type s's and r's go for 10k+ and 15k+

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +4

      Dang that's about double here!

    • @Wizardmang
      @Wizardmang 3 года назад +1

      Honesty makes sense the car is beastly

    • @FrgottenFrshness
      @FrgottenFrshness 3 года назад +1

      6800 for a base automatic in Idaho that's actually clean and only 106K miles on it NHBP not missing any bits has all the carpets trunk privacy cover rubber trunk liner doors have already been dynomatted double din stereo

    • @martinbullla7654
      @martinbullla7654 2 года назад

      Prices here are on the rise especially if you find a clean one a base model 5-speed can go for 5-6 grand

    • @eddiemartinez3954
      @eddiemartinez3954 2 года назад

      Let’s do business, We pay export, and continue from there

  • @potterg04
    @potterg04 Год назад +1

    Welcome to the JDM family. Thanks for sharing

  • @gotRdunn
    @gotRdunn Год назад +2

    Just got a 2005 a month ago. 12/25/22. Today's date. Telling ya mann it is a fun car to drive. Good on gas, too. Loving it.

  • @illest3k
    @illest3k 3 года назад +12

    sad because you can’t even find a type s anymore for under 9k. thanks to the stupid ass hype from social media, etc.

    • @LordBagdanoff
      @LordBagdanoff 26 дней назад

      What's the diff with premium and type S?

  • @braydenmatthew9682
    @braydenmatthew9682 3 года назад +8

    for being fwd and only 155 hp, these cars are so damn fun lmaoo

  • @jaymoreno8431
    @jaymoreno8431 23 дня назад

    I have a 06 RSX TYPE S with under 110k . Its a dream to drive, so much fun, im never letting go 😅😂

  • @Jay-ze3rc
    @Jay-ze3rc 3 года назад +15

    I hate how people bash the auto rsx like it’s a great car you can still do mods to it to make it decently quick, it’s still a fun driving experience Imo

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +8

      Exactly, it's fun, practical and reliable.

    • @mattvang3439
      @mattvang3439 3 года назад +2

      “Quick” 😂

  • @texasgwapo8167
    @texasgwapo8167 3 года назад +4

    More POV driving love these kinda vids

  • @Elijah.-_
    @Elijah.-_ 2 года назад +1

    This is was a great video! I’m going to see about buying my friend’s RSX tomorrow $5k with 132k miles in mint condition

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  2 года назад

      appreciated! good luck with the buy!

  • @carllindgren7130
    @carllindgren7130 2 года назад +4

    Still dream about having one one day. :)

  • @T7K209
    @T7K209 Год назад +2

    I got my 2005 RSX Base Automatic freshly painted with 192k miles for 2,600

  • @paidenjenkinson8488
    @paidenjenkinson8488 3 года назад +18

    Base “v-tech” kicks in at low rpms i believe it’s 2200rpm.

    • @brokentradgedy
      @brokentradgedy 3 года назад +9

      thats not even VTEC. Real VTEC has 3 lobes on the CAM and goes on the high prfile lobe at around 5800 RPM. This is some eco VTEC.

    • @FrgottenFrshness
      @FrgottenFrshness 3 года назад +3

      @@brokentradgedy the K20A3 has a 3 lobe cam just not on both the intake and exhaust like the k20a2

    • @at-yj8pl
      @at-yj8pl 2 года назад

      Yes vtec kicks in at 2500, but intake changes geometry at 4000rpm, which feels like a little vtec, but it’s not a true vtec. The is engine is designed for economy and low end torque for stoplights and traffic.

    • @martinbullla7654
      @martinbullla7654 2 года назад

      @@FrgottenFrshness what K20A3 has three lobes on the intake cam because it don't it only has two a small profile and a high-profile and exhaust only has one lobe

  • @AWildKappa
    @AWildKappa 2 года назад

    Awesome review. Thank you!

  • @andyguap
    @andyguap 3 года назад +5

    I have the same exact car brotha 😎💯, im currently saving up for a type-s just to drive around and keep my base for daily drive,,,,,,I got my base rsx for $1,300 but it needed a lil work done nothing major & with 157k miles,,,,honestly the base is fun too but nothing compared to the type s LOL

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +2

      Damn 1.3k is cheap even for a base! Type s for sure gonna be even more fun!

  • @before1984soul
    @before1984soul 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love my 2002 acura rsx base auto runs great love the sport shift i don't like the driver leather seat needs to be redone thats about it. this will be a classic car to keep.

  • @seanvangster
    @seanvangster 2 года назад +4

    There no 3k base rsx in the market now days. Unless you get a beat up rusted one that need to be fixed. I sold my 06 base stock for 6500. Best honda in my opinion.. never break on me for the last 10 yrs i own it

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  2 года назад +1

      That's true, they got a lot more expensive these days.

    • @amirparvez5415
      @amirparvez5415 2 года назад

      Damn 6500 for 06 base?? Sheeesh , I bought my 03 type s with 122k miles for 5k beginning of last year. I felt like they were only going to go up in price in the next years, but covid shutdown really sped that up

    • @seanvangster
      @seanvangster 2 года назад

      @@amirparvez5415 i have a lot of upgrades.. over 3k worth. Aftermarket wheels, custom projector headlights, oem lip kit and etcs.. no rust at all for a 15 yrs old car. See my car in my avatar

    • @amirparvez5415
      @amirparvez5415 2 года назад

      @@seanvangster eh i wouldn't pay 6500 still for all that lol .mine came with aftermarket projector headlights and fog lights , full sound system upgrade with a flat sub and also 05-06 type s wheels.

    • @amirparvez5415
      @amirparvez5415 2 года назад

      Also a new paint job with oem color

  • @user-tn6mq6gj5e
    @user-tn6mq6gj5e 9 месяцев назад +1

    crazy how these cars used to be 3k

  • @8petro
    @8petro 2 года назад +3

    Going to look at one tmr for 4k

  • @canyonrsxtouge3029
    @canyonrsxtouge3029 2 года назад +5

    It's a lovely little car, shame you couldn't get a 5 speed.

    • @elixy6
      @elixy6 2 года назад +1

      i also have an automatic its sad

  • @user-du1mz5zx7s
    @user-du1mz5zx7s 10 месяцев назад

    Very,very,very nice buy!👌🏽👍🏼

  • @vicepixel
    @vicepixel 3 месяца назад

    I also have the rattling. Thought it was passenger airbag near glove box but it's actually the top right corner past the AC vents. Easy fix just gotta wedge something in there between the windshield

  • @stinkfart697
    @stinkfart697 3 года назад +5

    Not real vtec, drive a type s with the k20z1 or A2 for the real experience

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +1

      True, 8k on a type s is on a different level.

  • @carllindgren7130
    @carllindgren7130 3 года назад +2

    Dream car

  • @paulzamora4864
    @paulzamora4864 3 года назад +2

    What camera and filter did you use? It looks really good man

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад

      Thanks man. I use a GoPro hero 6 black and I don’t have any filters on the camera. I do some color grading when I edit the videos

  • @nickseibert9963
    @nickseibert9963 Месяц назад

    I have a 2005 base model with 207k on it. Bought it about 5 years ago 140k on it for $2,900

  • @eze8024
    @eze8024 2 года назад +2

    I really like the integra/rsx, but base model doesn't have "vtec". It switches from 12 valve to 16 valve instead of small cam lobe/big cam lobe.

    • @jamesyoung5610
      @jamesyoung5610 2 года назад

      makes peak torque sooner than a2, and 5 speed or type s!

    • @joshibrahim1537
      @joshibrahim1537 2 года назад

      @@jamesyoung5610 can you elaborate ? That sounds Interesting.
      The engine has I-Vtec on it but it really doesn’t have vtec

    • @alexs5969
      @alexs5969 2 года назад +1

      @@joshibrahim1537 from idle to around 2200rpm the engine functions like a 12 valve and after 2200 it switches to 16 valve, biggest difference though is it doesn't have multiple camshaft profiles on the exhaust cam only on intake cam

    • @joshibrahim1537
      @joshibrahim1537 2 года назад +1

      @@alexs5969 thanks champion

    • @Teggymania
      @Teggymania Год назад +1

      People just get on here and lie.

  • @mauriciogarcia4019
    @mauriciogarcia4019 10 месяцев назад +1

    Get a cheap RSX base
    Swap it with a k24 and RSX Type S transmission, less than 7k in total.
    Less than a Type S

  • @comeconcon569
    @comeconcon569 3 года назад +1

    If you do some mods to it, it would look even better. too bad it's not the Type S.

  • @rockyhernandez7671
    @rockyhernandez7671 2 года назад

    Should you get this car not is if is a k20A3 only if it is a k20A2 which are older base models 03 or 04

  • @pablog197
    @pablog197 Год назад

    I cannot for the life of me find a decent RSX, even in auto. There's one that's pretty much stock, 136k miles, silver, but with a cracked windshield, dent on trunk, and faded roof/ trunk paint. Guy wants $4000 for it, lowest I could bring it down to was $3800. Wouldn't mind $4000 if it were in good condition but then there are others who want upward of $5200 for theirs in decent condition. I've seen Type S's for that price but I don't want Premium or dealing with a manual in LA traffic for now. Just a commuter for work so I can maximize my savings.

  • @BigBossChino
    @BigBossChino 3 года назад +16

    I ain’t ever paying $5000 for a base model rsx

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +2

      changed to $3k

    • @BigBossChino
      @BigBossChino 3 года назад +6

      @@KevinonCars I still ain’t paying $3k for a base model RSX 😂😂 especially if it’s an automatic too

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +1

      @@BigBossChino lmao

    • @dc5fallout
      @dc5fallout 3 года назад

      @@BigBossChino bought my Type S for 3k and 139k miles lol

    • @slimedout87
      @slimedout87 3 года назад

      No cap

  • @jay2k296
    @jay2k296 2 года назад +1

    I’m planning on buying a 06 rsx base for my first car? Is it a good first car?

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  2 года назад +3

      definitely a great first car in terms of reliability, looks and fun factor. Make sure to get a clean one tho, I know a lot of people beat the crap out of their rsx lol

  • @yahtadi5152
    @yahtadi5152 2 года назад

    Matic. Im subbed

  • @justhesolution
    @justhesolution 4 месяца назад

    there is no high cam profile vtec in the base model lol

  • @anthonymeraz7215
    @anthonymeraz7215 3 года назад +7

    I wish RSXs were 3k 😂 they’re like 5 or 6k now

    • @ilovewoc845
      @ilovewoc845 3 года назад +2

      Where you seeing those ? I’m in ga and the only thing I see near those prices have like 100k+ miles

    • @anthonymeraz7215
      @anthonymeraz7215 3 года назад

      @@ilovewoc845 I’m from Washington they’re getting pretty pricey over here

    • @solsticedr1fter394
      @solsticedr1fter394 3 года назад

      bruh tell me where youre finding those prices because I'm seeing 8k-15k for automatic shit color high mile ones. I would love to find a low miles black interior manual for around 6k-8k!

    • @anthonymeraz7215
      @anthonymeraz7215 3 года назад

      @@solsticedr1fter394 I’m from Washington and they’re like 5 or 7k depending on the condition of the car I actually now someone that’s selling one it’s an 05 or 06 lowered on wheels for $7500 pretty good deal

    • @solsticedr1fter394
      @solsticedr1fter394 3 года назад

      @@anthonymeraz7215 damn good deal they're like 10k in Arizona

  • @Reyes_king_
    @Reyes_king_ 2 года назад

    Fun fact manual base has more torque and faster than the auto

  • @v4s129
    @v4s129 2 года назад

    can anyone tell me why my 05 Rsx stutters at 5 rpm it sounds like it’s being red lined ☹️

    • @adam690
      @adam690 2 года назад

      Rev limiter so you don’t blow ur engine lol

  • @DonRoberto886
    @DonRoberto886 3 года назад

    Shout-out to the speedometer

  • @tonygonzalez4121
    @tonygonzalez4121 2 года назад

    My 05 type s needs those seats 😩

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  2 года назад +1

      Cloth seats for the win👌

  • @karobudokai6492
    @karobudokai6492 2 года назад

    Did change you manual into an automatic?

  • @uhmeizuhngralphf0549
    @uhmeizuhngralphf0549 2 года назад

    Can the mirrors fold manually and how is the gas mileage

    • @MiStahJviet
      @MiStahJviet 2 года назад

      Gas mpg on this average is for me at least on highway and alittle city coming back from work 30miles back and forth so 60 miles a day
      I average 31 mpg

    • @animatrixred240
      @animatrixred240 2 года назад

      The mirrors fold manually. I mostly drive highway and get upper 30s with the type s

  • @ajnunez117
    @ajnunez117 3 года назад +1

    Looks exactly like my girlfriends 05 Base Auto, she got it for 1.2k lol, I was thinking of doing a vid on it too 😂

  • @amberperry2783
    @amberperry2783 3 года назад

    I payed 600 for this car but w leather seats ;)

  • @duyninh2907
    @duyninh2907 3 года назад

    How many miles on that man ?

  • @rayyansiddiqui3490
    @rayyansiddiqui3490 3 года назад +7

    Tbh man the normal base rsx is not it, severely under powered, now out in a type s motor and type s trans/ type r trans and that a real killer with full Bolton’s and a hondata ecu tuner

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  3 года назад +14

      Obviously a tuned type s would be faster and more fun, but the base is not bad for what it's worth.

    • @rayyansiddiqui3490
      @rayyansiddiqui3490 3 года назад +3

      @@KevinonCars I’d disagree man, I would just save the money and buy a 350z or if you can buy a type s if you can find one

    • @doesantmiss
      @doesantmiss 3 года назад +5

      @@rayyansiddiqui3490 i went with base rsx for first car and its fun asf plus type s and 350z are 5k plus more than the base around here

    • @rayyansiddiqui3490
      @rayyansiddiqui3490 3 года назад

      @@doesantmiss dude I’ve driven a base it’s like a Corolla in a 2 door. You would literally
      Lose to a Miata. And sure it is “Fun” but you might as well save up more and get the type s or 350z

    • @doesantmiss
      @doesantmiss 3 года назад +6

      @@rayyansiddiqui3490 and a 350z is banned for ps in my country while saving up for type s like I said is 5k plus more dollars which is not worth the wait for my FIRST CAR

  • @notandyvang6080
    @notandyvang6080 2 года назад

    are those rice bags in the trunk lol

  • @goaliepro1996
    @goaliepro1996 2 года назад

    Just bought a 03 base for $1000

  • @afrohawk7960
    @afrohawk7960 3 года назад

    Acura look just like Toyota Corolla the headlights the twin cousin car

  • @bozotheclown4447
    @bozotheclown4447 2 года назад

    what year is this rsx

    • @KevinonCars
      @KevinonCars  2 года назад

      I think it's 2004, but not 100% sure lol

    • @Grocbeast
      @Grocbeast 2 года назад

      @@KevinonCars it looks like an 05 because the 04 still has the half circles under the headlights in the bumper

    • @dolfln2932
      @dolfln2932 2 года назад

      05 or 06

  • @rockyhernandez7671
    @rockyhernandez7671 2 года назад

    The k20A2 is better

  • @Issachar-od6ur
    @Issachar-od6ur Год назад

    Ep3 is better

  • @knightmareking1342
    @knightmareking1342 Год назад

    I've owned nb miata its slow asf

  • @rockyhernandez7671
    @rockyhernandez7671 2 года назад

    The engine sucks is a k20A3

  • @canyonsandoval5092
    @canyonsandoval5092 9 месяцев назад

    that not jdm

  • @jesseruiz5680
    @jesseruiz5680 Год назад

    Auto 😂 but nice car

    • @Pain-we5su
      @Pain-we5su Год назад

      you can get a manual or swap it whats the big deal lol