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Mistake to stop producing RSX's!
ratty, 05/11/2010
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car, very reliable, fun to drive! Don't know why Acura stopped making this model? Would buy another in a flash.
Love this car!
anhdao, 06/06/2012
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I owned this car for 8 years and loved it. Such a great value for a car with all of the main luxury items you would want. I never had any major mechanical problems and always had fun driving this even though it was a stick and I lived in LA. Had to trade it in for a more family friendly car last year, but still miss driving it!
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One Sweet Ride!
RSXdemon, 12/09/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great to drive...anywhere. Big trunk space for a coupe, I was able to move furniture and a 24' TV. Great handling on turns, Love that the radio faces more to the driver. Excellent gas milage...LA to Las Vegas in 3/4 of the tank. Looks like a rocket all my friends love my car. I got mine for 20K.
Super reliable
maluchf1, 11/28/2013
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Owned a base 2004 RSX for 167k and had minimal problems with it. Ownership has been painless and low cost. At 167k the engine is still strong, the transmission (auto) is slowly showing signs of wear but I think it has another 30-40k in it. Just great engineering.
Very disappointed...
prettyboon, 04/06/2005
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am very disappointed in this car. I used to be a big Honda fan, but I think i've changed my mind. The transmission sucks, which is a common complaint. Fuel economy is bad. The interior is missing alot of luxuries for the price. Heated leather seats should be standard, along with lighted vanity mirrors. The interior is very plain looking. The stock tires are bordering on dangerous for being on the car. After less than a year of having the car there were already rattles in the dash. I'm trading this car in very soon. This car is no Integra. I don't know what Honda was thinking.
No longer own this vehicle
Gilbert Frey, 01/02/2016
updated 07/12/2021
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Car is not overly comfortable on long road trips. Rear visibility is poor. Blind spots are bad for lane changing. Backup camera is a must (I added this myself). Rear seats are small and cramped and uncomfortable. Hard to exit the car gracefully. Parts are noticeably expensive (had to replace starter recently). Car was sold in April 2016 and not replaced by another vehicle
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Great car!
anhdao, 12/07/2012
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I loved everything about this car. I wish I still owned it.
Too many problems with this car.
ThisCarSucksIHateIt, 04/07/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had a Mitsubishi before this car, and this car is so much worse. It is constantly in the shop. Transmission problems, rattles, squeeks, noises, the stereo was incorrectly wired. Just recently, my engine went out. I started looking to see if others had similar problems on the net, and it's worse. I found about 300 other owners also having engine failures, some people claim there are thousands more. Then I saw a video of a guy on FOX News talking about how his engine went out and his car is a LEMON. It's a nightmare. Today I found out that they are not warrantying my engine and my parents have to pay 10,000 dollars to fix it!
Good Car
Amun Re, 11/25/2003
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Well built. Only have 1100 miles but they have bee a fun 1100. Can feel the engine getting stronger as it loosens up. Very quick for a 4 cyl.
Loves to redline!
Adam, 12/07/2009
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my Type-S used with 29k miles in 06. 3 years later and now with 83K miles the car still drives great. Very reliable, great on gas, with few bolt ons car will give you a run for its money. I have driven the car hard for 3 years and never gave me any problems.
I'll keep mine, thank you!
charlew, 04/27/2008
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 4 year lease will end in June of '08, and I plan on keeping this car until it starts to rust. Buy-out is well below the car's value. I thought is was just me w/the quirky 2nd gear, but I see others have noticed it, too. Dependably 320 miles per tank (26-27 mpg in city driving). Super reliability - I had brake pads replaced a week ago, even though the originals still had about 3 months left on them. Could have leased it for 4 years & never changed the brakes. Love the VTEC sound, enjoy the handling, especially when I have the chance to cut loose on a twisty. At 6'4" and 220, I fit comfortably, but nobody ever rides in the back! A few body chirps in the cold,and stereo needs upgraded.
ACURA RSX
steph D, 09/29/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Ive had my RSX for almost four months, it is a gorgoeus car and not too expensive. I would urge anyone that is looking in the RSX price range to test drive one.. you will most likely buy one, it has amazing handling. The RSX may seem small, but I managed to move furniture, boxes and clothes with out a problem.
delighted with my RSX-S
new RSX owner, 11/12/2003
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just picked up my new RSX-S last week and I am extremely happy. I was also debating on buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS and I am so glad that I decided on the Acura.
Acura Sucks
Matthew Stewart, 06/24/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
The enigne block was cracked after 5,500 miles. I took it in becuase it was leaking oil. They replaced the oil filter. Still something wrong so they had to "call" Acura to find out the small block was cracked. Seriously. It took 17 days to fix and when I was intially told I could get it the dealer said my car was not ready because my engine was "laying in pieces on the floor". Not a comforting thought. They clutch just went out at 45,000 miles and they would not replace it for free because it is a wearable part. Well, I guess the enigne is "wearable" too but it still does not go bad after 5,500 miles. The seal around the driver's door was coming undone.
Tranny problems
hondalover, 09/30/2008
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned Hondas all my life, every version of the Civic or Integra imaginable. This RSX Type S was very disappointing. The 6 speed transmission was a major problem for me, and I brought it back to the dealer several times. These cars notoriously grind 2nd and 3rd gears, and when I brought it back to the dealer they claimed that they could not "replicate the problem" Engine is awesome, suspension is killer, but the tranny is a huge problem! Beware when you purchase!
RSX is not an INTEGRA
Integragrl22, 02/25/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am disappointed in acura for calling the RSX and integra. It is nothing like an integra and doesn't deserve the name. Acura needs to bring back the REAL integra.
i love it
marcos4, 12/27/2003
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
its the best car ive have yet. and i do have a is 300 from lexus, and this car it's so much funner then my lex. this has the hors power that i need just stook its so fun the best car..
Fun to drive but out of control on turns
ZachT, 10/03/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is fun, it has pretty good exceleration, but at high speeds it feels a little out of control. The tires flat out stink and give little grip to the road leading to the back end sliding. But that is fixable, besides that the suspension is great and corners well, and it catches eyes where ever you drive it.
go and get it
jgirl5366, 01/03/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my 2004 RSX 2 months ago and I LOVE IT. It was a great choice, it has great handling and is so comfortable. The leather seats were a good choice. It gets great gas milage ,that's a big plus for me.Its a fun car to drive and the sport-shift system is great if you really want to play around and see what your car can do.
This car is awesome
rsxman, 01/03/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a sporty great looking car. It has great standard features and drives like a dream. It has all these wonderful aspects at a very resonable price and it has the reliability of a honda. I LOVE IT.
Fun to drive and exceptional quality
TampaMaggie, 10/06/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have almost owned my RSX for 1 year and just love it! It handles well during acceleration and cornering, it feels sporty to drive, and gets great gas mileage. I also love the large amount of cargo room in the rear hatch - it has the sporty feel of a much smaller car, without making you feel like you are driving a couple of inches off the ground, where no other cars around you can even see you. Fast and fun!
The Acura Company
Chainsaw, 11/27/2003
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is easy to fix up, i got mine up to 600hp and 9200rpm maxed out
rsx
xeen, 01/03/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
its good at about 65 in the snow nad ice, nice top speed, good acceloration..the red lights for dash are annoying, would suggest a button that changes the dash lighting from blue to green and such otherwise nice ride.
AC........ On IT!!!!!!!!
JON_JON, 01/04/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Driving the car is an experience.
RSX - S
Silver03, 11/21/2003
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is an extremely fun car. You really feel like you get more than you pay for. Great performance, reliability, style, and comfort. I do wish it had some type of traction control and a little more torque.
My RSeXy
Rich 1, 01/03/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I first saw the concept version I fell in love with the RSX. I was able to get 1 in december of 2002 and my driving experiences have been amazing. Every day its performance surprises me. I can't believe that this littl car and little engine can have that much power. In my area the RSX is very rare and everyone always asks me what it is. Its always a pleasure to tell them that a I drive an Acura RSX Type S.
MB's review
JayMB, 12/28/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is a terrific automobile.
You should have one
Mr. BlueMan, 11/11/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great care... I looked at the Cooper and New VW Beetle, however was not sold on their long term questionable performance. I've had three other Honda's and never had a problem. So once I drove the 2004 RSX there was not going back. Great get up and go. Feels great to ride in, excellent sound system and all the standard features for the leather-auto was the best of all, with CD, power windows, moon roof, etc Great handling. Its just the best in class.
RSX type S
PMPIN8easy21, 12/30/2003
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When i went looking for a car i wanted a dependable, fast performance car and thats what i have gotten with the RSX-S
Good Car
Hwoalang, 01/12/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had this car for about 2000 miles. i had no problem with it. good accelation, nice break. and GREAT HANDLING. it can stick the road and do whatever you want to. it will stay with you and not losing control. and it has good gas mileage. interior and exterior looks great. very neat. and automatic climate control is easy to use and works great.
review on RSX
fmtwister10, 01/03/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the car!
RSXELLENCE
RSXELLENCE, 11/04/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am 17 years old and I am very thankful for having and choosing the RSX as my first car. I feel this car should have a much higher review rate, especially coming from fellow owners. This car has everything for its price and one of the most dominant in the sport compact genere. I love it, everything besides the sub-par Bose sound system.
Almost perfect
Tim , 02/05/2009
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it used in 2008 with only 24000 miles. I noticed it gets very good fuel economy at around 35 mpg highway @70mph. The acceleration is moderately quick though the automatic version I have lacks low end punch but I feel a much higher kick above the 3000 RPM range. It handles very well in most situations. Although the inside is more sporty than luxury, that's what is expected. I overall think its better than the majority of its competition and worth a look.
RSX-S vs EVO vs WRX
JDMDC5-S, 01/11/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great and awesome car all around. Perfect between performance and drivability. Has potential to be a pretty fast car. But not as much potential compared to WRX or Evo. This is not the car if you want to be extremely fast. This car is a balance between performance and luxury. Interior is very nice. Looks are awesome compared to WRX. This car will be hard to compete with cars like Evo and WRX STi since this car is afterall FWD. Overall I love this car and is a great all around vehicle. Bose system is kind of lacking. But other than that I have no real complaints. Perfect balance between performance and drivability.
Best Car Made
Alex Silver, 01/13/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car for everything. Really fast! Great design inside and on the outside. I think its the best car made.
The Most Fun Car for 20K
Fredrickson bloomsey, 01/03/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is great buy and an even better value. It performs well and is extremly fun to drive.
A great car
MsSassyPants, 01/03/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my RSX!!! It is cute and has a lot of get up and go. The only thing I would change is the 125mph cut off...not that I would know = )
Acura
Marc Lanzar, 12/03/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great Car! The interior as well as the exterior is great! It's fun to drive!
RSX Type S
Steve Hill, 01/02/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
excellent car for the $, and a performance car with useability and versatility
Luxury Economy Car
EddieRSX, 10/25/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have the Base RSX Automatic. I love the car! I have had the car about 2 weeks now, and I have had no problems driving it. I can take it through fast turns, and it stops on a dime. The A/C is automatic everything, so you name the temp. and it does the rest. It's got really cool mirror defoggers and its comfortable to ride in. I had the integra before, and this car really is better then ever.
RSX type s
Jeremy T., 01/04/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
well so far, as this car being my first manual car to drive(and the first car i've ever owned), It has been good to me so far(1500 mi). If you have experience in shifting, the transmission is smooth(except 2nd gear, see below). it also has impressive handling as well. The reliability is, obviously, well-known to be the best out there. the engine was built strong and tough.
Best Integra Yet
Jesse Wingert, 12/06/2003
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am very satisfied with the nest generation Integra. The Type S RSX is a real quick and snappy car the combines top notch performance with leather interior, 7 Bose surround sound speakers, CD player and a 6 speed manual tansmission.You have to love a car that delivers so mucth.
The best!
Drewpp, 01/23/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I've ever had! It's so fun to drive!
LOVE IT
Joanna70o4, 01/20/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just got this car in May and I love it. It's a good size but I must admit it is tight in the back. I wouldn't recommend it as a family car. This is car is more for 2 people not 4 it's way too tight.
Great car!
Nev, 12/13/2003
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am very happy with my RSX. It represents a great combination of performance, comfort and reliability. It is very happy pottering around town but also gives an exciting drive if you open it up and push the revs up near the 8000 limit. The only slight citicism I have is that it does feel a bit "front-end heavy" and has the typical front-wheel drive understeer that was less apparent in the Honda Prelude I had before. Having said that the manual six-speed transmission is excellent and the steering is pin-sharp with good road feel. Overall definitely a winner and I have no regrets.
whoa
Tesser, 01/22/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Acura RSX is awesome. Really fun to drive, with great handling. Fun on sharp curves too...hehe
my rsx
kwik, 12/15/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
my rsx is so cool, i wish everyone had one. with its stylish seats and powerful engine, it is a great choice for the family man. i can race anybody out there and come out the winner.
RSX-S is the best value on the road.
Gorodnitzki, 01/23/2004
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth Acura (although last car was Maxima SE) and it's easily the best. I feel funny about giving straight 10s, but this car deserves every one. I look forward to driving it every day, whether to work or across country. Fast, fun, comfortable and it is amazing how much stuff you can fit in the hatch. And I get unsolicited compliments on it regularly, too. Synthetic oil helps performance and quiets engine noise. Unbelievable value for $24K. Bravo, Acura!
Excellent car to own and drive
MizouKev, 12/16/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have ever owned. It is the perfect combo of a luxury and sports car. Great perfromance and handling. Very responsived steering.
I love my car
peekaboop, 11/10/2003
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great pickup off the line Very responsive steering and brakes