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Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S?

12 messages,  Last post on May 10, 2012 at 12:01 PM

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#9 of 12 Re: Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S? [mexateck] by asianboy781

Feb 14, 2010 (9:28 pm)

Replying to: mexateck (Aug 25, 2008 10:01 am)
i just pick up a used 06 si for 14 grand at 20k milage
and also saw a 06 type s for 15 at 50k milage
seems like a no brainer. yes rsx can be a tuner car but with not much source
while you can do the basics bolt ons and appearence wise on both cars
but the si have more feature and more parts
u even have cobb tuning acessport and hondata either that you can get a relash for the ecu while the type is only offer the reflash from hondata and probly the k pro to
si come stock lsd while type s doesnt
si has better sound system way better while the type s gives u a shoe box size sub woofer that you can barely hear and an acient tape deck with 6 disc cd changer that cant even play mp3 i mean come on, older cars gives u mp3 and ipod options, where did acura went wrong. so anyway type s looks sharper and more luxury due to the leather seats and classic dash
while the si gives u the hunger for power and better choice for tuning since its performance parts has flooded the market

#10 of 12 rsx/s vs civic by jg88

Mar 03, 2010 (9:40 am)

Looked at both, picked an '02 rsx/s and love it. However, I'd go for a low mileage '04 type s and avoid the '06. For some reasons, the '06 got really bad ratings in consumer reports while the years before did fine.
 
Instead of the civic, check out the mazda 3 2.3 touring with manual, these things are very nice all around.

#11 of 12 Re: Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S? [mexateck] by ricer19

Dec 18, 2011 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: mexateck (Aug 25, 2008 10:01 am)
Lets say there both used with more than 80k miles...Which one do you think is better for a turbo kit, preferably turbonetics??

#12 of 12 Re: Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S? [ricer19] by kitcloudkick3r

May 10, 2012 (12:01 pm)

Replying to: ricer19 (Dec 18, 2011 6:46 pm)
Id go with Neither, and scoop up the 02-05 SI "Last of the" Hatchbacks. On paper both the RSX and the 06+ SI's are faster. But there was a few changes that effect this.. 1. The 02-05 SI's are lighter, at 2606 LBS compared to the 06+ which weighed in at 2945. 2. The RSX was measured using the old method, so while it looks like it has more power it does not.. it is pretty much the same.. they changed the method of measuring performance the same time they changed the MPG measurement. 3. TOP GEAR the UK edition tested all three of these cars together and the 02-05 SI walked all over both the 06+ SI and 02-06 RSX, stating that the 02-05 SI was not only more fun to drive, but it was better on gas, feels faster, handles better, brakes better, and the interior felt more expensive.. So honestly i would get the last of the hatches if i were going to buy one..
 
Lastly, and a side note, there are HSB (Honda Service Bulletin's) on crunches into 3rd gear on the 6-speed. (Im sure there are SI owners on here who can confirm this) There are also notices on issues with the VTEC controller failing on some cars.. I would stay clear of the 06-11. And the 12 since it is UGLY as sin! Just my 2cents.. Best of luck..

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