2005 Acura RSX Consumer Reviews

Great is not perfection

Written by: laurent reze on 03/05/2008

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

Review

It's a super little car. So far very reliable IF you do not mind stiff shifting, average comfort, noises from everywhere and especially from engine over 3500 rpm. It's a small sport car for road and speed lovers!

Favorite Features

Little rocket over 3000 rpm (watch out for police) after 2.5 years; reliability cool little orange vehicle (my kid love it) 4 seats and H back (Ok for a tiny sport car)

Suggested Improvements

Suspension (but if you want to drive fun and safe, got to feel the road!). Too many noises from everywhere!!

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Great car

Written by: lovetodrive7 on 09/09/2007

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

Review

If you liked the prelude SI you will love this car. It builds upon and improves on everything that made the prelude (back in its day) fun and special to drive. Great handling in the mountains, fun to drive, and suitable as a daily driver. Engine and 6-spd transmission add to the enjoyment. Much more fun to drive than the Accord EX coupe.

Favorite Features

How the car comes together, engine, handling, interior, seating, simply a very well put together car.

Suggested Improvements

A 3rd seatbelt in back would be nice on those rare occasions you need to cram 5 people into it (i.e., wifes minivan in the shop!).

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Excellent!!

Written by: dendron on 09/02/2006

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

Review

What a shame Acura has decided to discontinue this model beyond 2006! The RSX -- especially the Type-S -- is major bang for the buck. Grab one before they're gone. I owned a 2002 Type-S, which I loved, until the refinements of the 2005-06 were introduced... then I had to trade. My 2005 is a noticeable improvement over the earlier varsion. A very nice blend of luxury, economy, and performance for under $25K. Several reviewers have complained about the rough ride. This is primarily due to the crappy Michelin touring (M+S) tires Acura shackles this car with from the factory. An upgrade to a set of oversized General UHP summer tires TOTALLY transformed this car for me. BIG difference!

Favorite Features

Lilliputian sized leather-wrapped steering wheel, i-VTEC rush @ 6000 RPM, precision handling, decent mileage for a performance vehicle, tasty Bose sound system, comfy and supportive seats, surprisingly roomy cargo area, looks smart, and... it's a blast to drive!

Suggested Improvements

Moot point, they ain't makin' em any more. Bad decision Acura!! It leaves a gaping hole in your lineup, despite the RDX. What about the Integra heritage, man? O.K., so now I have to get a Civic Si. Naw, I'll just keep the RSX and add tuner bits as we go. Watch those tail lights Civic Si!!!!!

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My RSX Problem

Written by: Rylan on 08/08/2006

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I loved the car when I bought it, but within the last 6 months, it has been in the dealership 6 times for sunroof/suspension problems. I just want it to drive without thumping or clunking over a bump!

Favorite Features

The overall styling of the car, and I love the seats

Suggested Improvements

Suspension, Suspension, Suspension!!! Also, they should stop skimping on things like manual seat controls, hard plastic door panels and the climate controls.

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My second RSX

Written by: melvin zerwas on 07/24/2006

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I had one of the first RSX when the came out replacing the integra. I loved it from the first test drive. The difference between that and my current 2005 model are very minor. As a one time sports car race driver I find the power more than ample, the handleing excellent and the 5 speed box very smooth and enjoyable.

Favorite Features

road handleing and the gearbox

Suggested Improvements

None. I understand they are going to cease production on this model as it is not high class enough for the company. A dirty rotten shame.

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Fun little car

Written by: TJG on 07/15/2006

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Peppy 4-cyl. Only performance issue is accelerating up a grade, but hey it's a 4-banger. I am more than satisfied in the difference I get in fuel economy. I bought the car pretty recently, so maybe the racing seats will grow on me, but I don't really like them so far. The sport-shift works great, especially for mountain roads or gridlocked traffic. I put in an Alpine reciever to play my iPod, and it sounds great on the factory speakers, but not so much on volume level 20 and beyond. Of course, real audiophiles will tear out everything factory anyway. Bottom line, I am very satisfied with my purchase.

Favorite Features

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Fast Junk

Written by: Time 4 a change on 07/07/2006

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

Review

I had a 2002 RSX base that I loved. Then got hit by a red light runner which wasted the car. I went out and bought a 2005 Type S thinking it would be even bette. WRONG! This thing is junk. I've had it in the shop more times that I can remember. The struts have been fixed/replaced at least 5 or 6 times, the moonroof stopped sealing and had to be replaced, I have numerous rattles in the dash and doors. All this started at 750 miles and it now has 10,000 and is still going. I've had to file a lemon law claim as one deal just stopped returning my calls. I have well over 40 days of shop time and I can say that the TL is junk too since I've had it as a loaner car all this time too.

Favorite Features

Good acceleration, fast car, fun to run through the gears.

Suggested Improvements

Better seat adjustments, it's just never right, either too far back or too far forward. How about some decent craftsmanship too, thing is a rattle trap. Go with different struts.

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sunkist

Written by: sunkist on 05/13/2006

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

Review

i like my car, its fun to drive.

Favorite Features

everything, but i really like the color i own the 2005 acura type s BLAZE ORANGE

Suggested Improvements

THE BRAKE SYSTEM to have bembo brakes nd rotors. other then that i'm happy with my car.

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Excellent Choice

Written by: Happy Driver on 04/24/2006

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Love driving it. Holds to the curves and handles like a dream. Only problem I have found is that the doors do not lock automatically when you start the car.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Door locks that lock automatically when you start the auto instead of having to do this manually.

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Can't beat it!

Written by: jammin05s on 04/06/2006

Vehicle

2005 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

Review

I love this car. You will truly appreciate the power out of a stock 4 cylinder engine. More than 50 horse power per cylinder!! Performance you can't imagine from a company that did.

Favorite Features

6 speed manual gearbox, 8200 rpm rev limiter, power!

Suggested Improvements

I'd like to have a real center console/arm rest. But i don't really notice with all the fast shifting!

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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