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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Gregpilot, 05/29/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a really fun car to drive. I have had it for about a week now. I love the color and the dash lighting (red) at night rocks. It's very responsive and gets great gas mileage. I hope to keep this car for 10 year

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my RSX!

peachwax, 06/13/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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Let me tell you, when I first set eyes on my baby I knew I had to have him him. The car was a good size, being that I live in the city and pararell parking can suck if you own a Hummer. I took the car for a test drive and could not believe how smooth the ride was. THe car had incredible control along curves and bends. The interior black cloth with red contrasting lights caught my eye as it was chic and mondern. Not to the mention the rear windshield wipers and side mirror defrost were a bonus! I have had my car for a little over a month now and I absolutely love it..I want to marry it! All my friends love it, and most importantly I DO!!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My RSX

f1lvr, 06/16/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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A great all-around driver. Good fuel economy and a lot of fun to drive to work. Drove a Focus before leasing my RSX, no contest. RSX is an awesome car!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Not a repeat buyer.

smplyme, 06/10/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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It will not perform without premium fuel. It also lacks in the handling department, having too much weight in the front along with sloppy steering at highway speeds, not allow you to push the car as much as it begs to be pushed. The button disabling the air conditioner is known as the turbo boost button. --It is extremely sluggish when the AC is on.

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5 out of 5 stars

THIS CAR IS HOT! and ON THE ROAD, HOTTER

JAZZY, 06/22/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WITH ACURA, MAZDA HAD ME FOR 6 YEARS. BUT THE RSX, MAKES YOU FEEL YOUR DRIVING AN EXPENSIVE FOREIGN SPORTS CAR. SUSPENSION IS FIRM, on THE ROAD IT HUGS IT. ENGINE IS SUPER FINE AND QUICK; VERY QUICK! INTERIOR IS BUILT LIKE A COCKPIT; JUST SIT BACK AND FLY DOWN THE ROAD. NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD WANT A HATCHBACK, BUT IT'S SO ROOMY, MY MILANO RED SEEMS TO DRAW ATTENTION FROM EVERYONE, FROM KIDS 18 TO SENIOR'S 65 AND OLDER. LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST IS THE "SPORTS SEQUENTIAL" TRANNY... I LOVE IT. AUTOMATIC WHEN I WANT and MANUAL WHEN I AM READY TO PLAY. FANTASTIC! ACURA HAS ME FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS, AND MORE IF THEY KEEP IT UP. CHAS L. BKLYN NY

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5 out of 5 stars

An amazing deal

Schowtyme, 06/17/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I got this car a little over a month ago and I am so impressed I will probably never stray from Acura in the future. Acura is owned by Honda, and my family owns 3 Civics between them with about 400,000 miles on the cars and none of them have had any major problems. So in purchasing the Acura I felt very comfortable about the quality, but after a month of driving this car I can honestly say it is underpriced. The handling is superb, everything in the interior is well made and it feels like a luxury car for under $20k. The only problem I have noticed so far is that the stereo is not the greatest and the rear seat is a little cramped for an adult.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

fun to drive

BETA, 07/06/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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Great little car could have a little less road noise. ALSO Acura what about a soft top model Honda has the 2000.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Acura RSX Rocks!

VLGaffEsq, 07/06/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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I love my new Acura RSX...great little sports car. Ony complaint; it doesn't handle bumps well at all. Overall, however, very satisfied.

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT

LUVMYAC, 07/10/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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I Love my RSX!! This is my second car and I must say I wish it was my first!! It is a great car to drive, the handling is amazing as well as being good on gas.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great, quality sports sedan

f. Strickland, 07/10/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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Appreciate the dual personality of RSX. Drive careful, and I have consistently achieved 38-40 MPG; "get on it" and she runs with the best of them. Handling is superb; quality, fit and finish are absolutely outstanding; tire noise is a bit excessive; radio reception is disappointing, but teamed with XM Radio the radio is 100%. Especially appreciate the dealer. An absolutely fine, professional organization. My only complaint was the aim of the headlights. They were pointed immediately down in front of the car; the dealer adjusted the aim, and now the lights are terrific. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality, 2 passenger sports sedan.

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5 out of 5 stars

Chowderheads Review

Chowderheads, 07/12/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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Excellent handling and fun to drive. Roomy front seat, I was going to buy a Celica, but after driving the RSX there was no comparing the two.

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5 out of 5 stars

my rsx

jdpogi, 07/23/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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my wife and i bought a tl type-s last year,i told her that the second car i'm gonna buy will be another acura,so i bought an rsx.this car is so much fun to drive.the acceleration is fast and the engine is responsive.the only negative issue about my rsx is the sound system,acura should have put bose on all of their models.other than that,i love my rsx!!!!and my tl type-s too....

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my RSX

azrsx, 07/28/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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I've had my RSX 2 months now and love it more every day. I find it fun to drive and great on mileage. Overall i couldn't be happier.

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5 out of 5 stars

This car is awesome: Excellent Value

JPChem, 07/31/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is one of the best cars I have ever driven. This car is impressive, it is fun to drive...I go out of my way to drive it. It has excellent pick up and seems to be very reliable. On top of all that none of its competitors are in the same price range. The leather and styling in this car are also excellent. I constantly get complemented on how stylish this car is. The folks at Acura have given me excellent service...I am very happy I bought this car! Check your insurance rates though...can be high for this car. This car has sufficient trunk space..but can be cramped with more than 2 people. Two 6' people will not fit in the back!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Quality Ride

T Lyles, 08/01/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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This model is surprisingly quiet. It doesn't have gobs of power, but it pulls to speed fairly quickly. Handling is precise and the quality of build is really nice.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A real Mean machine !!!

The Alpha, 08/06/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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My first "new" car. It simply rocks. Pretty good gas mileage. A head turner to say the least !!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

GOOD

noodleman27, 08/12/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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GOOD CAR....VERY GOOD CAR AND I LOVE IT

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4.88 out of 5 stars

This car rocks: Excellent Value

Zachrsx, 08/31/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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I love this car it is the first time I bought a new car and it has been a awsome. I might not have the power some people want but it will get up and go. I love the interior feels like a luxury car just without the sticker shock. I love it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Alot of bang for your buck

Ad Rock, 09/06/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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After researching and test driving an almost endless number of automatic coupe/hatchbacks I found the Acura RSX to be the best bet. It has awesome handling and acceleration extremely well for being a 4cyl. 160hp. Another selling point for me was the high safety and quality ratings that the RSX has. Also, in the long run the RSX has a higher resale value over the Hyundai Tiburon, Toyota Celica and VW Golf & GTI. What the car lacks in back seat room it makes with by having a hugh trunk.

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5 out of 5 stars

Almost perfect

Super E, 09/11/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Fun to drive, great on gas, and able to hold my luggage too. This is a great car to travel in. We love the interior layout of the car. Although the torque could be better the over all driving is great. This price is right.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Mostly Impressive

CharlesC, 06/08/2005
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a great car. It's economical, reliable and sleek. I have not experienced any problems at all. Smooth transmission and clutch, useful hatchback, and good safety features for the price. Very sold feeling. Cloth seats are seriously awful. Try this car on before you buy... especially if you don't get leather.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Few Problems

Lisa, 07/19/2006
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had this car a year tomorrow and have had nothing but problems and Acura cannot figure out what is going on with the car. When taking off from a stop it sometimes does not go and act as though it is going to stall out. The car also races RPMs for no reason. I have had the radio replaced in the car 4 times since I have had it as well. I loved my 92 Integra and decided to upgrade but after this 04 purchase I may have to stick with the 92 or change the make of what I purchase. If Acura could fix the problem instead of throwing their hands up, I may consider buying another Acura in the future. Until then I will stick with the 92.

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5 out of 5 stars

Literally the best car out there

Zack, 08/04/2015
updated 02/01/2016
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback w/Leather (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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I purchased a 2004 Acura RSX base model with 28,XXX miles on it a couple of months ago (I'd still be driving it if I hadn't rear ended somebody). In the time i had this amazing car, the only thing that went wrong was an o2 sensor and it only cost me $40 to replace. This car is absolutely impeccable! Everything about it is extremely amazing. The only complaints i had were the comfort of the seats at long car rides and the quirky shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Other than that, I wish i still had this car.

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Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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