2003 Acura RSX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 2003 Acura RSX
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by Elizabeth F
Feb 25, 2024
It was not a manual transmission. I only drive 5-speed manual transmission vehicles. Its the only way to go. It makes such a different experience when driving a five-speed six-speed manual transmission vehicle. You have to experience it to know, what a joy and a different feeling and exhilaration when driving a manual transmission vehicle.!!!!Feb 25, 2024
by James Patrick H
Mar 16, 2022
Great driving car and the hatchback makes it a real hauler for off shaped items
Mar 16, 2022
by Anonymous
May 23, 2013
I love this car and would recommend it to any one who wants to have fun and go fast. It is good on gas and is very easily modified to be a great racing car or show car. It is very versatile and doesn't have to be a street car, it can be a good commuter car. May 23, 2013
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by Elizabeth F
Feb 25, 2024
It was not a manual transmission. I only drive 5-speed manual transmission vehicles. Its the only way to go. It makes such a different experience when driving a five-speed six-speed manual transmission vehicle. You have to experience it to know, what a joy and a different feeling and exhilaration when driving a manual transmission vehicle.!!!!Feb 25, 2024
by James Patrick H
Mar 16, 2022
Great driving car and the hatchback makes it a real hauler for off shaped items
Mar 16, 2022
by Anonymous
May 23, 2013
I love this car and would recommend it to any one who wants to have fun and go fast. It is good on gas and is very easily modified to be a great racing car or show car. It is very versatile and doesn't have to be a street car, it can be a good commuter car. May 23, 2013
by Larry F
May 13, 2013
I have seen a lot of reviews on the RSX type S the major complaints seem to be the 6 speed transmission, shifting and grinding. My car had this similar problem when I purchased it. I changed trans fluid with Amsoil Product, which did seem to help a little, but after reading about the clutch master cylinder problems I purchased an after market Master cylinder, had it installed, and all transmission problems GONE! This car also still has the original clutch that does not slip and works fine. Only other thing replaced on the car have been oxygen sensors and catalytic converter. Also have installed Acura A Spec suspension, lowers the car about an inch and handles fantastic, it does ride a little firmer which I prefer anyway I am 61 years old and absolutely love this kids car LOLMay 13, 2013
by Anonymous
Jun 29, 2012
Not much to it. A very good quality car with good mpgs, very low mileage. Good handling, acceleration and braking. Fair maintenance and repair costs. Cruise control for long trips and fuel economy. Comfortable bucket seats for driver and passenger. Remote control for radio for easy radio manipulation.Jun 29, 2012
by Anonymous
Jun 20, 2012
There is a reason Tuners choose this one for Turbos.
This car is well balanced, good mannered, and fun to drive.
It has quick ratio steering, a perfect suspension, and with the correct tires is a rewarding experience, on the Parkway or Exit Ramps...... Jun 20, 2012
by Max N
Feb 08, 2012
Performance- Really strong because of the conversion k20a2 head and k24a4
bottom end. Appearance of the car is nice silver with black rims and type r wing.
The Rsx type s is a fun car to drive because it has the torque from the k24a4
bottom.Feb 08, 2012
by Carlos R
Dec 15, 2011
It is a fast car handles very good, i have done minor repairs on brakes replaced the clutch and i spent a lot o money on upgrades to de engine and outside body to make it look different,it is a good looking car and fun to drive.Dec 15, 2011
by Chet S
Mar 16, 2011
its a tuner car , basically i tore down a type s model and bought a base to transfer
all the goodies. i hate insurance rates for these cars. most ppl scoff at four cylinder
engines. its a wave of the future, less gas and so much potential with advanced
tech on our side. im only pushing 230hp with 194tq but it feels and drives like its
gona take off without me.Mar 16, 2011
by Jacob D
Feb 15, 2011
slightly mofided with short ram intake, throttlebody spacer, k-pro ecu, 3in drop, tenso r 17in weels, and full dc race exaust. this car is a DC5 body style with the type r lip kit all around. hope to finish type r conversion soon.Feb 15, 2011
by Anonymous
Jan 14, 2011
performace-good
build quality-nothing wrong besides the stupid headlights
appearance-great
cost of ownership-decent gas mileage, just had to do basic maintenance (oil changes, brakes)
fun factor- was fun to drive when i was 21, now i'm hoping to upgrade to the TLJan 14, 2011
by Mackenzie N
Dec 08, 2010
Always loved the integras. Purchased the DC5 to learn more about how to work on the cars and do it myself. the k20 seemed like a good place to start. Maintenance was pretty low cost compared to other cars. Had the car stolen once and finally ended up selling it to get a 4 dr. If i had the option and garage i would purchase again! Dec 08, 2010
by Mark T
Oct 30, 2010
As a stock car, its great. Its reliable, fun to drive, comfortable, everything you want in a car. With the mods I put on it, that isn't the really case anymore. Ces't La Vie
But even with the Mods, the gas mileage is great, the performance is pretty good. 0-60 comes in about 6 seconds, stops on a dime, and the handling is superb.
All in all, I would definitely own another own another Acura!Oct 30, 2010
by Taylor V
Feb 25, 2010
I want it. I need it. I can't wait until I get it. It's gonna take a while before I get, but I do plan on getting it and very soon! I can hardly wait! It's gonna be so sick!Feb 25, 2010
by Erfan Y
Nov 05, 2009
Amazing car, loved it, accelerated fast, looks fast and had the power to prove it. i had OZ rims and AEM v2 intake, sounded great. very fun car to drive, i recommend buying it and it is very good on gasNov 05, 2009
by Joshua C
Oct 28, 2009
Great overall car right out of the box. Great for anyone
looking to get into better than average performance. The
Type-S is able to reach 140 mph in its stock form. This car
stock is better than pre K20 Civic SIs.
The Good:
-Close the sunroof and feel the car get slicker as it loses resistance climbing ever higher towards its top speed.
-The Stock 6 disk CD changer and cassette by BOSE complete with 8" Sub that mounts in the hub of the spare tire.
-Leather interior, 6 speed manual, steering that tightens as you go faster, and wipers that do the same.
-No more timing belt - K series uses a chain that doesnt have to be replaced for the life of the engine.
The Less than Good:
-The cable shift is a little finicky - just by itself - Honda did better with the cable shift 5 speeds.
-2nd gear in the tranny tends to grind if your not careful how you shift. (2nd gear kits are available aftermarket.)
-Spark Plugs are expensive - the correct ones last forever but will run you over $15/each.
-CV Drive Shafts are impossible to find Aftermarket - be ready to get OE parts from Acura/Honda dealers. (hopefully this changes before long)Oct 28, 2009
by Krysti M
Oct 22, 2009
Well it used to a nice car, but I got it during college so I beat it to hell during that time. Now I rarely use it and it just sits negected most of the time, probably gonna sell it soon.Oct 22, 2009
by Onkar S
Oct 12, 2009
This car is amazing!!! I wouldnt give it up for the world. Handling on this car is wonderful and I have an I-Vtech engine with 2.0L DOHC engie its pretty solid... It was a solid investment and now i enjoy driving it.Oct 12, 2009
by Brad B
Oct 12, 2009
You should know why I love this car. It's got the V-tec in it of course. Good giddy up and good gas mileage. You, can also pump out a f-ton of ponies without having to worry about rebuilding the motor.Oct 12, 2009
by Luke W
Aug 19, 2009
Great turning radius, good accel, quality interior,
decent gas milage for the style, alittle cramped
minimal back seat room. plenty of cargo room. Very
well priced. a lot of fun to drive. Sturdy suspension,
good visibility. Very much worth it.Aug 19, 2009
by James K
Aug 16, 2009
acceleration for a 4cylinder is good, braking is decent, and handling is above average. build quality is better than german or american cars, though the doors sounds like an empty can when you close it. cost owndership is low. avg mpg is 27 and no reparis required so far at 100k other than regular maintenance. it is fun to drive!Aug 16, 2009
by Alex T
Aug 13, 2009
this car is everything you could hope for and more its fast good looking and i dive it what else do u want form me not to metion its acura the best company in the world thats my take whats ursAug 13, 2009
by Colin C
Jul 15, 2009
this was my first car. i loved it. pleased with the performance. great on gas. modded a little and was very fun to drive. only reason for selling was to get a type s. i loved this car just wished it was an sJul 15, 2009
by Sean P
Jun 12, 2009
with a turbo kit its a pretty sweet little car, specially for a DD the turbo kit is fun and some what economical. Only dray back is that its FWD.... other then that its a nice city going and can be track ready. watch speed channel Jun 12, 2009
by Michael M
Mar 12, 2009
everything is great
braking stock sucks, but with axxis pads and resurfaced rotors it breaks super fast
performance is ok stock, but with turbo on 16psi putting down about 360hp its awesome
looks great after you drop it on springs and put on bigger feels
cost to own is only maintenance when you mod it, stock it should be just oil changes Mar 12, 2009
by Alan C
Dec 25, 2008
The acceleration is not as quick as some car with turbo or supercharger. The handling is nice since I change to A-Spec suspensions. Braking....it requires more time to stop by comparing to the car like GTI or SE-R. Mine has 70,000KM with only replaced an oxygen sensor from the dealer. Other than that, my car is running in a good condition. The gas mileage is 460KM before the light goes on if I don't turn on my VTEC often hehe. Dec 25, 2008
by Tom L
Sep 09, 2008
its not a bad car other than the motor mounts have a reputation of going on them all the time, cuz the mounts are cheap. Its a fun car but hope a headlight never goes cuz you have to remove the whole bumper just to change them unless you want your hand cut up real bad...Sep 09, 2008
by Brandon S
Aug 22, 2008
high rpm motor is alot of fun with an 8250 rev limit. fun on backroads and in the corners. gas mileage is a very respectable 28 over the lifetime of ownership. stiff suspention does make long drives tiresome in the end. wouldn't trade it for anything else in its class.Aug 22, 2008
by Alex D
Aug 06, 2008
car has good pick up , bad torgue steer and hop. interior and exterior are put together exelently!!....nother bad thing turning radius...usually need to reverse to make a u turn. interior is god and quiet, engine sounds like lous sewing machine withour an aftermarket intake. overall a++ what i'd expect from acura!!Aug 06, 2008
by Kevin H
Jul 01, 2008
Great engine, great steering feel, great seating position and ergonomics. Amazingly fun to drive. Sad they discontinued it.Jul 01, 2008
by Lance L
Jun 12, 2008
Luv my little car, luv the fact that it's got trunk space and it can fly, when i push itJun 12, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 06, 2008
A very nice car that is fun to driver around corners. It has probably one of the quickest
shifters of any car with a great clutch. Engine is great for its small size but lacking a bit in
the torque department so don't try to race it unless you've upgraded or are racing other rice
burners.Apr 06, 2008
by Jonathan H
Mar 22, 2008
I love this car. I wish I had another so that it wouldn't get worn out from all the daily driving.Mar 22, 2008
by Ryan K
Feb 26, 2008
Overall I love the car, wish it had a bit more torque, but alas, I love having over 200hp on hand and still get 34mpg on the highway. If I had to change anything it would be to revamp the suspension and bring back the double wishbone!Feb 26, 2008
by Matt P
Feb 26, 2008
Front-wheel drive and plenty practical while very sporty. While it is not a mid-engine supercar, it is really fun to drive fast. The car is also really kind to every-day activities like parking, sitting in traffic, buying stuff, putting stuff into your car, and even taking friends places. It's not luxury sedan, but has room for a couple of average sized people in the back.
The regular RSX is quick and the RSX Type-S is fast. However, the regular old RSX tends to feel faster around town since it's engine is geared for more torque- so you get more ooomph from the engine right away. That means no waiting for the power to build with the rpms. However, IF you get the Type-S, it rewards you with intensely high revs and great handling. The Type-S also has a really fun and friendly gearbox and clutch that just beg to play.
Both are great, but I would opt for the Type-S.Feb 26, 2008
by Anonymous
Oct 26, 2006
I leased the RSX-S for three years and absolutely loved the car.
Externally it's beautiful: very sleek with clean lines. The deep
metallic blue color was especially striking, and always stood out in a crowd.
Inside the car had great leather seats and a modern silver with red backlight instrument cluster. I wish the US models came with heated seats, but it appears that only the Canadian models had that feature. I also didn't like the bucket seats - it was impossible to reach into the back seat to grab something. But I think the bucket seats add to the sportiness of the car.
The engine was really exciting, and I'm not one to normally get excited about engines. It revs up really high, especially when you have the stick-shift model that I had, and it was a lot of fun to drive.
I think the RSX is a great quality car. It's a relatively affordable car that you can feel cool driving up to any club or restaurant's Valet service.Oct 26, 2006
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2003 Acura RSX Pricing
Original MSRP
$20,475 to $23,770Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: premium leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent