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View Poll Results: Which Sporty Compact Would You Prefer?
Acura RSX Type-S
25
75.76%
Ford Focus SVT
0
0%
Honda Civic Si
0
0%
Hyundai Tiburon GT V6
1
3.03%
Mini Cooper S
3
9.09%
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
1
3.03%
Subaru Impreza WRX
3
9.09%
Toyota Celica GT-S
0
0%
Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T
0
0%
Other (Please Specify)
0
0%
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HAN COTW 06.27.02-07.04.02: 2002 Acura RSX Type-S

Old Jun 28, 2002 | 02:09 AM
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Originally posted by kazi
I voted for the RSX-S still tho. The WRX might have AWD and turbo and its quick, but the interior is quality is very :down:.
the awd turbo is very good point for the wrx...but its such a cheap car inside...like the new altima and sentras...i can't stand shoddy materials inside b/c its all you see (especially when you are taking peers out to lunch)...the si has a really nice interior and is a true hatchback...its just not as well done as the rsx type s
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 05:18 AM
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I voted for the RSX, of course. Excellent interior combined with the best engine in its class, no doubt. The Celica has no torque and is anything but smooth, the Eclipse is a boat, and the Beetle is NOT sporting at all. The Cooper is very cute on the outside but man its interior is ugly IMO, I can't stand speedometers in the console and tachs by themselves on the column. No matter what anyone says, I think the RSX is a very attractive car (R&T gave it a 9 in styling) and its F&F is second to none. I looked long and hard at the Subie but man it is UG-LY. The interior is nowhere NEAR the RSX'S..yet somehow Consumer Reports gave the interior and seats of the WRX higher markers, CR sucks. Hey CR, :madfawk: . Anyway, the only thing wrong with this car is its tires (dont get me talking about that bubble roofline ) and I already solved that problem with some S-03s, and I hung with a Ferrari at Watkins Glen! Well, not quite. But I love the car and lots others do, as witnessed by its sales (2500 a month for 30k a year, far beyond expecations of 20k... I think) and its reviews.

The thing that I chuckle at is a recent review (maybe in MT?) of it and the Celica and it includes something like "We can't wait to see what the next generation Celica can do" oh give me a BREAK...the current Celica is 2 years old! The G3 Teg was 8 years old and STILL one of the best in its class.

Good job Shawn :thumbup:
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 09:26 AM
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I tried voting but it wouldn't let me :squint:

Anyway I'd vote for RSX-S. Very nice car. Celica doesn't stand a chance.
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 09:42 AM
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Originally posted by Awais
I tried voting but it wouldn't let me :squint:

Anyway I'd vote for RSX-S. Very nice car. Celica doesn't stand a chance.
Thats strange, seems like "the man" is out to get you

Anyways, the RSX is raping the other guys, just like the M5 did
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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Originally posted by Awais
I tried voting but it wouldn't let me :squint:

Anyway I'd vote for RSX-S. Very nice car. Celica doesn't stand a chance.
Try voting now.
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 08:28 PM
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RSX-S, for sure. One thing that just entered my thoughts..... the Cellica is one hot car, but the shape and look turns me off. when I started looking for a new car, I briefly looked at the previous gen. Cellica. Great looking, anemic four. All the GT had to boast was the base motor from the Camry at the time. Now they got the engine right, and the look turns me off. Too edgey, like the Mercury Cougar, not very smooth.
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 01:13 AM
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I chose WRX...I'm a sucker for AWD Turbo. After I drove one, I was hooked.
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 10:30 AM
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Who's the bastard who voted for the Mini Cooper S? :squint:
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 06:02 PM
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Originally posted by AcuraFanatic
Who's the bastard who voted for the Mini Cooper S? :squint:
Me :madfawk:
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 07:28 PM
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Originally posted by 02RSXTYPES


Me :madfawk:
Really? Are we going to see 03MiniCooperS as your new name?
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