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#2411 of 2579 Gas and Price by felt Jul 12, 2005 (4:19 am)
I own a 2004 RSX, manual with about 25,000 miles. I enjoy every aspect of the vehicle. It is sporty, comfortable, fun to drive, very efficient, and it has Acura quality.   I must admit that I live in New Hampshire, and do not experience much in the way of "city" driving. My normal driving is in the 40 - 70 mph range, but I consistently get 38-41 mpg per tank on low test gas. With the price of gas ... I consider this my economy car. Why buy a hybrid? They do not do much better.   Now, driving habits are all important. To achieve that kind of efficiency, you cannot "race" away from every stop light. But oh how I love the feel when I pass someone, and occasionally let the "horses romp."   Honda/Acura have achieved a remarkably versatile engine .... it is like the best of both worlds. The engines two personalities are neck snapping performance or efficiency. With the price of gas, the efficiency is the predominant personality right now. It is all on the way that you drive it. Happy motoring.
#2412 of 2579 felt by nippononly Jul 12, 2005 (11:02 am)
I couldn't agree more about the "two personalities" thing. Move up to a "sport sedan" (or even a regular sedan) with a V-6 or a large 4, and the ability to extract that really great gas mileage is gone. With RSX, you can have both. I don't really baby mine the way you probably do to achieve those numbers, but I have plenty of fun and still get 31-32 mpg all the time in suburban driving.
#2413 of 2579 Re: I believe [nippononly] by beowulf7 Jul 17, 2005 (10:34 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Jun 27, 2005 8:59 pm) beowulf: that is the second time I have heard good things about those Pilot Exaltos, and I must admit I am keping them at the top of my mind for replacements. I must admit I lean toward Michelins just from having had many good experiences with them, so if I can stay with Michelins and find a good tire, I would like to. Tire Rack not only rated the Exalto better than its old fave, the ContiExtremeContact, it also mentions that the Michelins are QUIETER than the Continentals. Any ounce of "quieter" I can extract from the tires in this particular car, I will take!   Hey nippon, I must say that I'm pretty interested in those Michelins, too. I actually have had a poor opinion of them based on their stock tires that were in my then Integra and now RSX-S. But I will look for user reviews once more and more people buy those tires and post their opinions. Yeah, the extra quiet factor would be a nice bonus, but I mainly want very good wet/dry performance and acceptable snow/ice performance.
#2414 of 2579 Re: joaorv [nitromax] by beowulf7 Jul 17, 2005 (10:39 am)
Replying to: nitromax (Jun 28, 2005 9:19 am) The RSX is only called an Integra evreywhere except the US. You may have hit the jackpot!   Actually, it's also called "RSX" in Canada.
#2415 of 2579 beowulf by nitromax Jul 18, 2005 (2:36 am)
Actually, it's also called "RSX" in Canada.   I sit corrected.   ok, North America Replies to this message: beowulf7 (Aug 06, 2005 1:08 pm)
#2416 of 2579 RSX redesign by sonnysayshi Jul 28, 2005 (11:51 am)
Just curious if anyone has heard whether Acura has planned a redesign of the RSX for 2006 or 2007. I've looked at many web sites and have not seen any news. thanks
#2417 of 2579 I suppose by nippononly Jul 28, 2005 (12:33 pm)
the Integra might get a redesign for MY '07, but signs seem to be suggesting that when that happens, the RSX line at Acura North America will end. I think they will cover this area of the price and performance spectrum with higher-trim Civics from then on. I still hold out a little hope they will bring the Integra here as a Honda Integra, but I kinda doubt that will happen. Replies to this message: sonnysayshi (Aug 01, 2005 5:22 am)
#2418 of 2579 Re: I suppose [nippononly] by sonnysayshi Aug 01, 2005 (5:22 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Jul 28, 2005 12:33 pm) Thanks. I would be very disappointed if Acura discontinued its sport coupe. This car -- sporty, performance, quality build, reasonable expense -- may be completely unique in the car market. It has been on my very short list. I was hoping for an aggressive redesign in the next couple of years.
#2419 of 2579 but by nippononly Aug 01, 2005 (9:34 pm)
that's what I am saying: Acura WILL more than likely discontinue its sport coupe in North America. Will there be a next-gen Integra that you can get if you live in Japan? Yeah, probably. But if you've seen what Honda is going to do with the next Civic, it seems like it is written in the cards that Civic EXs and SIs will substitute for the Integra/RSX at Honda North America after MY '06.   Sheesh, the '06 Civic SI is going to be equipped exactly as the current RSX-S is powertrain-wise and suspension-wise, AND it will have a standard limited slip as well! All for less money, probably, since it is likely that as a Civic it will have standard cloth and optional leather.   This is a car that will be available in three months. A whole year before RSX/Integra gets any sort of update. It will also be the first Civic ever whose base price goes over the $20K mark, I bet. Replies to this message: beowulf7 (Aug 06, 2005 1:12 pm)
#2420 of 2579 Re: beowulf [nitromax] by beowulf7 Aug 06, 2005 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: nitromax (Jul 18, 2005 2:36 am) LOL "I sit corrected". That makes more sense since usually people are sitting down when they've been corrected.   Not to get picky, but I wonder if the RSX is sold in Mexico.

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