my dad is going to co sign on a loan and he said i could get what i wanted but i still have to pay for it so im not going for the nsx yet but i think i want a integra type r or a rsx type s what do ya'll think i don't know much about the rsx so could ya'll give me the pro's and con's.


i'm also keeping my mind open to any other sugestions on what i should get but it has to be a 98-02 thats why he's letting me get a new car so its reliable well let me know what u think

 

Type-R hands down

 

y the type r hands down please explane

 

It depends... do you want comfort and amenities in a relatively quick sports coupe or do you want a balls-out purpose-built track car?

The Integra Type R is faster, geared shorter, handles better and is lighter than the RSX Type S. The downside? She's buzzy and noisy as hell (stripped of sound deadening material), no cruise control, sunroof or hell anything but an A/C in latter models (option in 97 and 98) and a radio, stiff suspension and seats so it's not as fun as a daily driver and, of course, your insurance will be higher than on a Type S.

Buuuuut, if you're like me and enjoy a balls-out purpose-built track car, she's the best-handling FWD car ever made (let's ignore the new Mazdaspeed Protege and possibly the SVT Focus h: ) and has a very stout engine and drivetrain I bought her to compete in AutoX and around road courses when time and money permit (with occassional jaunts to the drag strip) and she's perfect in those applications. Which is why I bought a 2000 Type R last summer

Basically, do you want to take the car to a track where speed and handling matter? Don't just consider the limited availability and reputation of the Type R. If you just need a car to go get groceries, go to class, etc., spend the extra $3k and buy a Type S.

 

Go check out the Subaru WRX. One hellava cool car. Plus so easy upgrades with turbo......

 

RSX's are so nasty....

get a type r. or if you wanna buy something besides a honda, look around for a WRX.

all wheel drive + turbo

 

I've got a Type R, and my cousin has a Type S. His car is just so much smoother. It's like someone took a bottle of honey and poured it over the Type R. Its more comfortable, easier to drive, more classy. In no way is it a bad car. Its still a Sweet sports car. But the Type R is more fun. Louder, just a lil quicker, handles a lil better, and people around you know that you got a race-car under the hood.
The question you gotta ask is which one fits your personality better.

 

ya i think im going with a gsr and turbo it or a super charger

 

i like the 98-2001 type-r better

 

Go drive both. After owning a Type R for a year, I was very disappointed with the performance of the Type S. I wasn't looking for cushy seats and crap. I wanted a car that would perform for the price. The Type R is a little faster in a straight line, but much quicker through the turns. I didn't get to drive the WRX, but I do think it's a good car. They are ugly and 4-doors. I also wanted something that handled better than I'd read they did. I'm moving on from sport compacts. No interest in the WRX or RSX.