biotic

I have come across a great deal on a base model RSX. I was just wondering if I would be dissapointed if I bought it instead of a Type S. Will I honestly notice that much of a difference? It will more then likely be a daily driver. This one is loaded to, leather n all. What do you guys think?

Biotic

bluetwo

If you can get that good a deal on the base and you plan on doing some tuning down the road anyway, I say go for it.

In addition to being able to modify your RSX's engine to run more like an RSX-S's you can also convert the 5 speed tranny into a 6 speed, (see HondaTuningMagazine.com) or simply swap a 6MT from a salvage or something.

biotic

Hmmm...You got me thinking, Bluetwo. I might just get it! I mean there are several things that I can do to make the car run faster if needed. What would they be? ECU? bolt-ons?

Biotic

kenton

Hondata makes a flash for the 02-05 base model (K20A3) and a flash for the 02-04 Type-S (K20A2)

With proper boltons, this flash will gain another 10hp I believe, it's more significant on the Type-S but still.

deadlift

i have driven both. i drove an auto loner from the dealer while mine had the oil changed. it was a huge dif.

i reccomend going to the dealer and driving both. this will help you make an educated decision on whats really important to you

s14srt4

save your money and get the base model

98CoupeV6

:slap: The little extra money you spend on the Type-S will pay off in better resale value.

kenton

Yeah wtf, in MY05 the Type-S was barely $3,000 more than the base model with cloth seats.

I think OTD I could've gotten a base for like $20,000 and I ended up paying OTD (tax/title/reg) about 23k on my Type-S


Edit: I'd bet that base 5spd would be the less deseriable out of the base auto, base 5spd, and Type-S 6spd.

98CoupeV6

Have you checked out used base RSXs? They go for surprisingly cheap. The S is holding its value well though. I want to buy yours when you get done with it

airon

drive them both and you can clearly see which one is superior for your needs.
i have a s, my sister has a base, yeah i know weird but i bought mine first then she got hers.
driving her car you can definetly feel the difference in stability and power. the smoother ride is in her ride though for sure