05 Acura RSX
 

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I dont like the new tail lights but other than that it looks good.

05 changes -
Engine modifications that boost the horsepower of the Type-S model to 210 at 7800 rpm
High performance camshafts
Larger intake duct
Large diameter exhaust pipe
High-flow catalytic converter
6-speed transmission optimized with a lower final gear ratio for quicker acceleration and carbon synchronizers replacing brass on 5th and 6th gears for a smoother shift feel
Chassis

Revised suspension tuning for increased handling precision and a smoother ride
Ride height reduced by 7 mm
More rigid stabilizer bars (front and back for Type-S, front for RSX)
Larger diameter front strut tower bar for Type-S
Inversely wound front springs
Refined steering system for enhanced feel and quicker response
Optimized braking system for increased hold, stopping power and feel
Larger 17-inch alloy wheels and high performance tires on the Type-S
Body rigidity increased by 15 percent in front and 21 percent in the rear
NVH reduced
Body

More aggressive exterior styling with redesigned front and rear fascias
Redesigned signature 5-sided Acura grille
Redesigned side sill garnish
Redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies
Deck lid spoiler added to Type-S models
Four new exterior colors: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green Metallic, Blaze Orange Metallic
Interior

Deeply bolstered front seats with thicker cushioning material
New chrome and titanium-look accents

It looks more then the Integra with the new new tail lights !

Thanks

Looks exactly the same as the previous model to me.

Oh boy.... yet another luke-warm coupe that will be buzzing around me like a bumble bee on the freeway and revving at every stoplight... ;)

The type s would make an awesome daily driver. Best interior for less than $50K.

my friend has one, we all make fun of him, call him gay, driving a girls car you know,

but i hate this car, you can't sit in the back you head hits the roof, the seats are bad, and there are 5 cup holders for 4 seats :roll: ?

nos... makes it go as gast as a real car :wink:

Still needs larger wheels and a decent set of tires.

This is a front wheel drive car--not intended to be taken serious--one could drive it in the winter. What do you guys like as far as daily drivers are concerned(US market)?

doesn't look good but i like the interior

Not everyone likes the TT's girly interior lol :P. jking.

TT, A4, A6...Golf, Passat, Touareg...

Hell the Accord has a better interior. This rivals a Civic almost. It's better, but its not much of an achievement.

Why would you say for less then 50k when this costs approx. 25k? your not helping your argument there at all and you're wrong anyways but i'm sure you know that by now

The white background of the dials gives a nice sporty feel, but other than that I think the interior looks like cheap plastic...

That might be so becaust it is made from cheap plastic. :mrgreen:

It's probably a fun car to drive. That still doesn't mean I'd buy one.

All haters aside, what do you guys think of rsx-s vs. celica gts???
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RSX -S gained weight this year, 2840 lbs.. the fully loaded celica GTS is 2500lbs..

rsx has a nicer interior, but the seating feel, i like celica..
i would pick up the celica knowing the 2005 is the last year of the celica..

they should introduce LSD into there FF line up's

I test drove them both in June and decided on a Trans Am WS6. :lol:

To be fair though, I thought the Celica GTS was better value for money, and it felt a bit quicker than the RSX-S, but then it is a very light car. On the other hand, I thought the RSX-S was a better quality, better looking vehicle and I'd have probably bought the RSX over the Celica in the end for that reason.

I wouldn't buy a GTS automatic though, the engine is really only suited to a manual transmission. But then I'd not buy an auto, period.

hummm it´s more low and 10 hps greater...looks good

the design overall in my opinion didn´t change too much..but it looks even better..i love this car for sure i would own it if i lived in US....great honda VTEC engine :D

yeah toyota said the new RSX would be more integra-ish..still looks mainly like an RSX to me though..i hear it gets a wee bit more power

i would prefer the celica, but im biased =) i like the celicas looks and handling better, but the acura is a sharp car.....

the seats are better in the celica tho.....and i just seen where they are now making ITBs for the 2zz engine now.....that could be fun ;)

all the haters aside tho, both are cool cars, test drive them and see which you like better
i have driven a newer GTS and a newer RSX and i like the celica better
both offer good performance for the money, and both have good looks, and potential when it comes to modifications and are alot of fun to drive

not everyone can afford a vette......