2004 Acura RSX Review
2004 Acura RSX Review
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Used RSX for sale
Appraise This CarAcura RSX model years
Acura RSX types
- Hatchback
- Type-S
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Pros
- High-revving Type-S engine, plenty of standard equipment, nimble handling.
Cons
- Modest torque output, tight rear-seat headroom.
What’s new
For 2004, the RSX receives heated sideview mirrors as standard equipment.
Edmunds says
With an overall feeling of refinement, and exemplary steering, Acura's RSX is a car you can drive to work every day and still cut loose in over the weekend.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded in Florida.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida
$169/mo for RSX Base
RSX Base
vs
$176/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Acura RSX.
5 star(85%)
4 star(11%)
3 star(2%)
2 star(1%)
1 star(1%)
190 reviews
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4.88 out of 5 stars
Mistake to stop producing RSX's!
ratty, 05/11/2010
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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.
4.88 out of 5 stars
Love this car!
anhdao, 06/06/2012
2004 Acura RSX Type-S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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!
5 out of 5 stars
One Sweet Ride!
RSXdemon, 12/09/2004
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Super reliable
maluchf1, 11/28/2013
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
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.
2004 RSX Highlights
Hatchback
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,025 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 26 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $169/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the RSX include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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