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2002 Acura RSX

2002 Acura RSX
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.5

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Radioactive Sport eXperience

by andrevm Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000
Jul 29 '02 - Updated Sep 15 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Sporty
Cons: Small, very small
The Bottom Line: Great for short little trips and racing-oriented people. Not for commuting. Acura's name should make it a reliable car.

Radioactive Sport eXperience

The all-new Acura Integra, or 2002 Acura RSX, provides a radioactive sport experience. The styling is sporty, the engine is rev-happy, the seats hold you in place, the gages are...

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Acura Has Done It Again...RSX Style

by mafazio
Aug 12 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: R: Relentless Performance, S: Sporty & Stylish, X: Xcellence Hits The Spot...
Cons: No Arm Rest...But Who Cares!!!
The Bottom Line: Third time is STILL a charm with Acura...but this time they have won me over for life!!!

The Fazio Overview

This is my third Acura...and I have ZERO complaints, still!!! The Acura Integra was such a popular car with a massive cult following (rent "The Fast & The Furious if you want to see the Integra FLY!!!), so I decided...

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2002 Acura RSX - A Clear Success!

by jared.feiger
Oct 16 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Competent handling, precise braking and steering, good value, high-performance offering.
Cons: Xenon headlights, traction/stability control systems absent from options list. Type-S needs more aggressive wheel/tire package.
The Bottom Line: Looking for a sporty, near $20,000 coupe? Then look no further than the Acura RSX. It provides almost everything one could ask for and expect in its price range.

Think rugged SUV’s are the only exciting new vehicle offerings available? Think again, as Honda’s premium Acura division recently introduced its latest high-performance sports coupe, the Acura RSX. The RSX is the replacement for the long-standing...

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Solid, fun car to drive, and a great value.

by daverman
Apr 22 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Looks. Solid feel. Firm seats and suspension. Buttons/knobs feel great. Good standard wheel size.
Cons: Rev-hungry engine. Wind noise. Tiny rear side windows. Cheesy wipers.
The Bottom Line: Great value. Great handling, especially around corners. Rev-happy engine DARES you to crank it up, but can get annoying. Nice fit and finish.

OK, so my 02 TL-S is in the service dept. at Superior Acura. For a loaner they gave me a 5000-mile EBP RSX 5-speed automatic with Sportshift. At last, this was my chance! I had wanted to drive and RSX ever since it was in production.

From the...

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Need speed ---try the 2002 Acura RSX

by spongiform
Mar 24 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Fast, fun, styling--a sophisticated drive.
Cons: Annoying boom through suspension
The Bottom Line: Fast, fun, stylish and affordable.

In short

The 2002 RSX is a brand new vehicle
from Honda's luxury division, replacing
the outdated Integra with a whole
new level of rigidity and refinement.
It is a sporty mix of technology
and components from...

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Love my new RSX

by nikki_q
Jul 25 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Interior fit and finish, styling, many standard features, safety, handling
Cons: in-dash changer not available on base model, stock tires stink
The Bottom Line: I researched this purchase thoroughly, and the RSX is far superior to any car in its price range. I love the combination of luxury and sport features, all standard.

I have driven a '93 probe for five years, and was ready for a new ride. My probe was running fine, but the interior was falling apart around me - just about every plastic part had broken off at one point or another. I decided to look for a nice, ...

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Driving is Ecstasy!

by overun
Jan 04 '06 - Updated Jan 06 '06 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: excellent power, iVTEC, handling, styling, interior appointments, shifter feel
Cons: 3rd gear pop out, no center armrest, weak stereo w/ poor bass
The Bottom Line: If you love sporty cars and enjoy a thrilling ride experience: BUY THIS CAR!!

UPDATE: I have had this car for about a week now, and there are a few things I'd like to update. If you haven't read the review yet, go ahead and skip this. This car gets decent gas mileage for a sporty car, I averaged 25mpg, doing probably 60/40 ...

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4 years later, the 2002 RSX still compares well to new cars!

by kingtj
Feb 01 '06 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great handling, good performance, great value for the dollar
Cons: Flaky side airbag sensor, factory stereo is garbage
The Bottom Line: Well-designed car that's fun to drive. Absolutely recommend it if you're looking at cars like a Hyundai Tiberon, Ford Mustang, Eclipse, used Mazda RX-8, etc.

I've been toying with the idea of trading in my SUV for a while now, and getting another sports car or sporty car. (In the past, I've owned 2 different generations of Toyota Supras, a '98 Trans-Am, a Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T, and even a Pontiac Fiero SE ...

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Fun to drive and affordable sports car

by attydcb
Nov 15 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: How it looks, how it drives, quality of Acura, great car for the money
Cons: The stereo (easily upgraded), no armrest, seats could be a little more comfortable
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this car, as I don't think there is a better sportscar for the same price.

I recently bought a 2002 RSX Type S, and I am very happy with it. I find myself looking forward to the next time I "get" to drive. I searched long and hard for a new (used) car. My last two vehicles were SUV's, and I was looking for something fun to ...

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RSX, Sport Compact Dream Machine

by lreger
Aug 05 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Luxurious leather interior, smooth transmission, short throw shifter, high revving engine
Cons: Low Torque, Small Back Seat
The Bottom Line: Overall the car is a great package for the price for someone who is looking for reliability, luxury, and a little bit of speed.

Overall the car is a great package for the price for someone who is looking for reliability, luxury, ...

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RSX baby

by jitz_112
Sep 23 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Beautiful exterior, easy & FUN to drive, reliable, affordable ..
Cons: When the RSX came out, they got rid of the integra =(
The Bottom Line: BUY IT .. its definitely worth the money & more.

In January of 2001, I purchased my first car, the Acura Integra. It was the car of my dreams; it was fast, compact, & so unbelievably reliable. After having this car as my pride and joy for about a year & 1/2, I decided I wanted something a little...

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RSX Type-Sensational!!

by hwangster
Oct 14 '02 - Updated Jan 10 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great Mileage, Sleek Design, Powerful Engine, Honda Reliability
Cons: No Arm Rest, No LSD, Poor Stock Tires
The Bottom Line: 2.0 Liter, 200hp, 30 miles to the gallon. 0-60 in 6 seconds, 1/4 mile in 15 seconds. What more can I say?

I upgraded to the RSX Type-S from a 1999 Sentra SE-Limited. The Sentra has a SR20DE 2.0 Liter Engine with 140hp and 135lbs of torque. I was very happy with the power band, 4 door accessibility, and it's over practicality. Then I realized my years of...

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I want my Integra back!

by nad_masters Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 100
Sep 07 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Quick response, Nicely integrated stereo, price is right, great handling, back seat adaquate
Cons: Blah styling, plastic looking interior
The Bottom Line: A ho-hum looking sports car? Integra's exterior is still not outdated yet!

First to Have?
I have actually seen the car BEFORE it was offically released. The dealer just couldn't wait to be seen with it, making them "the first one to have it". I test driven this car the next day.

Style, It has Not...

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Wow...(what more could I say?)

by teadano
Jul 02 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: sporty exterior, cockpit-like interior, seating
Cons: confined rear seating, interior storage space
The Bottom Line: Test drive it, you'll fall in love.

My RSX isn't even 3 weeks old and I've put nearly 4000 kilometers on it. It is such a dream to drive! (I'm a big time commuter) I opted for the Premium model (canadian) due to the fact that I'm 21 and insurance premiums for the type-S are insane!
...

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Stylish in its class

by t0asty
Sep 10 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Stylish look and sports-like feel
Cons: Lacks factory warranty options like 17" wheels, Xeon HID, LSD, and Satellite Navigation system.
The Bottom Line: The RSX by far exceeded my expectations in terms of style and quality

When i was looking for a new car, I researched many vehicles in the 20-25k range and choose the RSX based on features, quality, and performance. Many other vehicles where comprable or exceeded in features (granted many where additional options) and...

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