Tc Vs. Used RSX Type S

[Minpin]

Well i think i have it narrowed down to a new Tc and a used RSX type S. I cant relly decide if id rather go new or used, im afraid the type S may be all screwed up. Something that wouldnt show up in a test drive. The rsx would have ~20,000-30,000 miles on it. Thanks    

[ifcar]

An RSX-S is a great candidate for abuse. The tC is a more laid-back and comfortable car, but it's a much better deal and buying new there's no risk of a previous owner having done something nutty to it.

[Minpin]

An RSX-S is a great candidate for abuse. The tC is a more laid-back and comfortable car, but it's a much better deal and buying new there's no risk of a previous owner doing something nutty.

That's exactly my thinking.

[Run Away]

Drive both and decide.

Issues with the RSX-S:
Oil pan leaks on some, some burn some oil
2nd gear grind/notchiness when cold is another issue that some have, though it usually goes away once the vehicle is broken in

I don't know much about the Tc.

[Minpin]

Drive both and decide.

Issues with the RSX-S:
Oil pan leaks on some, some burn some oil
2nd gear grind/notchiness when cold is another issue that some have, though it usually goes away once the vehicle is broken in

I don't know much about the Tc.

Well the cold is def. not a problem since i am in Houston.  :P  

[BMWDave]

You never know what some crazy ricers did, or what some overhyper teenagers did to a Acura RSX.  I would not buy one used.  Thats not to say I agree with the tC as the good choice, but out of those two, go with the tC.  If you can, I would buy a RSX (base) new over a tC.

[Minpin]

Is the RSX about the same speed as the tc? I think it is but im not sure.

[Tom]

They really are not similar cars for one thing.  The RSX is much more nimble and sporty.  The tC may look sporty but really is not, not to say it is a bad car for what it is supposed to be.

[MX793]

Is the RSX about the same speed as the tc? I think it is but im not sure.

If it's the type-S, then it's significantly faster than the tC.  The base RSX is about the same speed as the tC.

[Minpin]

Is the RSX about the same speed as the tc? I think it is but im not sure.

If it's the type-S, then it's significantly faster than the tC.  The base RSX is about the same speed as the tC.

i was referring to the base in that post. My fault sorry

[MX793]

You never know what some crazy ricers did, or what some overhyper teenagers did to a Acura RSX.  I would not buy one used.  Thats not to say I agree with the tC as the good choice, but out of those two, go with the tC.  If you can, I would buy a RSX (base) new over a tC.

A base RSX is quite a bit more than a tC when new.  The base RSX starts at $20.3K with no options and the tC is $16.2K and is really well equipped at that price.

[Minpin]

You never know what some crazy ricers did, or what some overhyper teenagers did to a Acura RSX.? I would not buy one used.? Thats not to say I agree with the tC as the good choice, but out of those two, go with the tC.? If you can, I would buy a RSX (base) new over a tC.

A base RSX is quite a bit more than a tC when new.  The base RSX starts at $20.3K with no options and the tC is $16.2K and is really well equipped at that price.

Thats the reason why I like the Tc. It has got tons of standard features. I was also thinking that in a few years after i've saved up a few thoushand I could put a supercharger on it.  

[thewizard16]

You never know what some crazy ricers did, or what some overhyper teenagers did to a Acura RSX.? I would not buy one used.? Thats not to say I agree with the tC as the good choice, but out of those two, go with the tC.? If you can, I would buy a RSX (base) new over a tC.

A base RSX is quite a bit more than a tC when new.  The base RSX starts at $20.3K with no options and the tC is $16.2K and is really well equipped at that price.

Thats the reason why I like the Tc. It has got tons of standard features. I was also thinking that in a few years after i've saved up a few thoushand I could put a supercharger on it.

That's true, and since it'd be TRD, it'd be covered under warranty. Anyway, I'm not a fan of the RSX style wise or interior wise. It's probably the better sports handler, but I'd rather have the tC for normal use, and it's probably not too bad in the handling department. I've heard from owners that it's decent, but I've never had the opportunity to play with one on a curvy road.

[850CSi]

I've driven a tC. I didn't like it very much, but that might just be because I'm coming out of an A4, a small near-luxury AWD turbo sedan with superb dynamics.

The tC just felt nose-heavy to me.


I'd go for a base RSX. Mini Cooper over them both.

[Run Away]

I wouldn't be so much worried about being driven hard than I would being maintained properly.

The previous owner wouldn't have driven it any harder than what I would drive it anyways.

It's not common that young kid would have an RSX Type S anyways, they're not cheap.

[MX793]

I wouldn't be so much worried about being driven hard than I would being maintained properly.

The previous owner wouldn't have driven it any harder than what I would drive it anyways.

It's not common that young kid would have an RSX Type S anyways, they're not cheap.

I see swarms of RSXs being driven by kids who are either high school or college aged.  The kids may not be able to afford them, but mom and pop sure can.

[jadewolf123]

Have you considered the Corolla XRS? My friend has one and its really high quality. Nice 6-speep and once the good cams come on its darn quick. Interior quality is good, and everything TRD will fit on it.  

[Fire It Up]

Have you considered the Corolla XRS? My friend has one and its really high quality. Nice 6-speep and once the good cams come on its darn quick. Interior quality is good, and everything TRD will fit on it.

I'd take a tC over that.

I'd take a tC over a base RSX too, 1)because its got more stuff 2)it wont be abused 3)its got a damn retractable roof.

[Raza]

I really dislike Scion and the marketing behind it, so I wouldn't buy one under any circumstances.  I don't think I'd sink my money into an RSX either.

What about a used TSX?  Or even a used IS300?

[Raza]

I wouldn't be so much worried about being driven hard than I would being maintained properly.

The previous owner wouldn't have driven it any harder than what I would drive it anyways.

It's not common that young kid would have an RSX Type S anyways, they're not cheap.

I see swarms of RSXs being driven by kids who are either high school or college aged.  The kids may not be able to afford them, but mom and pop sure can.

There were about 6 RSXs in my high school parking lot.

[mazda6er]

I really dislike Scion and the marketing behind it, so I wouldn't buy one under any circumstances.  I don't think I'd sink my money into an RSX either.

What about a used TSX?  Or even a used IS300?

I'm not sure you could get either into his price range. Maybe the IS but it would have to be from the first model year, which was '01 I think.

[Raza]

I really dislike Scion and the marketing behind it, so I wouldn't buy one under any circumstances.  I don't think I'd sink my money into an RSX either.

What about a used TSX?  Or even a used IS300?

I'm not sure you could get either into his price range. Maybe the IS but it would have to be from the first model year, which was '01 I think.

That's still only 4 years or so.  That's nothing for that car.

[mazda6er]

I really dislike Scion and the marketing behind it, so I wouldn't buy one under any circumstances.? I don't think I'd sink my money into an RSX either.

What about a used TSX?? Or even a used IS300?

I'm not sure you could get either into his price range. Maybe the IS but it would have to be from the first model year, which was '01 I think.

That's still only 4 years or so.  That's nothing for that car.

If everyone's worried about some jackass screwing up the RSX, I'd be even more worried about what type of condition an IS would be in. The RSX is just driven by brats, but the IS would most likely have been driven by rich brats who probably never saw a manual shifter in their life before that car.

[Raza]

I really dislike Scion and the marketing behind it, so I wouldn't buy one under any circumstances.  I don't think I'd sink my money into an RSX either.

What about a used TSX?  Or even a used IS300?

I'm not sure you could get either into his price range. Maybe the IS but it would have to be from the first model year, which was '01 I think.

That's still only 4 years or so.  That's nothing for that car.

If everyone's worried about some jackass screwing up the RSX, I'd be even more worried about what type of condition an IS would be in. The RSX is just driven by brats, but the IS would most likely have been driven by rich brats who probably never saw a manual shifter in their life before that car.

Probably not.  Most manaul ISs I've seen are driven by post college grads who seem to take pretty good care of the care.  It's the same demographic that buys 325i manuals.  

[TBR]

The 2001 IS300 was auto only.

[Minpin]

Thanks for all of your suggestions, i appreciate it. About the Tc being nose heavy, would some springs and shocks help that out? I'm not the most mechanical of guys :)

[MX793]

Thanks for all of your suggestions, i appreciate it. About the Tc being nose heavy, would some springs and shocks help that out? I'm not the most mechanical of guys :)

It's nose heavy because it's got 60% or more of its weight hanging over the front wheels.  Springs don't shift weight around.  Now, if you wanted to lay some lead bricks in the trunk to move the center of gravity back, you could make the car have a 50/50 weight distribution between the front and rear wheels, but it will weigh substantially more than it did when you started.

[Minpin]

I see, heh I told you im not that mechanical :)

[CaseyNPham]

The 01 IS was loud, uncomfortable, and had some ugly fitment from what I've seen. The last few years have improved a LOT but I don't think an 01 would be such a great choice.

[Raza]

Okay, fine.

I'd buy a Mazda 3s over both the tC and used RSX-S.