2002 Acura RSX Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.75/5 Average
331 Total Reviews
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The sporty RSX is an all-new replacement for the Acura Integra. Highlights include more powerful engines, higher levels of standard equipment and enhanced driving dynamics.

Pros:
  • High horsepower from Type-S model, nimble handling, plenty of standard equipment.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Sweeeet!! - 2002 Acura RSX
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    My last love was a car...this one. Have had this sweetheart for 11 mos., and its just about the most perfect blend of performance, luxury and economy (avg. 28-30 mpg in town when the foots not headed south)available in its price range. When the iV-Tech kicks in around 6000 rpm it feels like 10 lbs. of turbo boost and will really plaster a grin on your face. Unfortunately, it doesnt last last long enough to the 7900 rpm redline ;-) Overall the few nits are just plain blown away by the upside this ride posesses. It makes commuting almost entertaining (!!) and is a flat-out blast to drive.

  • Have car # 639 - 2002 Acura RSX
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    I was one of the first to buy the car in AZ. Bought the car 7/2/01. First day on the market. My only problems have been a few rattles on the top of car somewhere. Biggest problem is the Oil Filter Location. The filter is so high on the engine when removed the oil runs down the side of the engine into a pan. After the oil change if you live close by the dealership, you leak oil all the way home and into you garage it goes. Poor eng. on the manufactor part.

  • Best bang for your buck! - 2002 Acura RSX
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    This car is so awesome~! This is my first car and Im only 17 yrs old, but I have driven Celicas & Eclipses to compare it to. I feel like i got a great deal! If you get one, get it with the OEM Under Body Spoilers and the Wing Spoiler! Very nice and clean yet sporty at the same time. It adds so much more depth to the character of the RSX, something that is rich already. Got mine with leather, but had to post here cause I already posted all my wonderful thougts! Just wanted to tell you how GREAT of a car it is!---6200 miles up to date! and still going GREAT!

  • LOVE MY RSX - 2002 Acura RSX
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    Ive had my RSX since January and its been great. I love the precise handling and acceleration at higher rpms. Its great on long trips and gets good gas mileage. Plus, its a Honda, so I dont have to worry about it spending alot of time in the shop. Ill keep this one!

  • See ya - 2002 Acura RSX
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    WARNING!!! If you buy this car you will end up racing everyone. Once the RPMs hit 6500 the car lundges forward. The i-vtec engine is a fine piece of engineering.

  • Nice Ride - 2002 Acura RSX
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    Great little car, run nice sounds great and for a decent price. The seats are very comfortable and the gages and really sharp looking. The proformance is like non-other. Bets car on the market for sport coups.

  • Enough to keep you happy - 2002 Acura RSX
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    The standard RSX is not the fastest, best looking, or most nimble car out there, but it does all of the above pretty darn well. The acceleration, cornering and breaking are all above average. The ultimate reason for purchasing this car was reliability and performance. I know that the car will likely not have many problems and the car will likely perform similar to what it does now three years from now. The engine is pedestrian while at lower speeds, but the horses really kick in when the rpms go above 5000.

  • 80,000 miles never let me down - 2002 Acura RSX
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    Overall a great car with Honda reliability a lot of performance in the sub 25k category, Car and Drivers 10 Best list, and finished 1st place in a 5 car comparison beating wrx, neon srt etc. In a recent trip to Boston got 31mpg in mixed hwy driving. I shoved a 42 Plasma tv in the trunk while still in the box with rear seats folded down. My only gripe was had to replace oxygen sensor at 75000 miles and it was pricey.

  • RSX RIPPER - 2002 Acura RSX
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    I bought this car with high intent for performance. When the rpm reaches 6, it roars.

  • Below my expectations - 2002 Acura RSX
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    Car is alot of fun but my passengers side window started rattling when it is part way down. This started around 8k miles. Around 10k miles, the drivers side started also. Its very annoying. I owned a Honda previously and after 8 years, no such problems. I would have expected better build quality than this. Also, some interior parts do not fit as nicely as I would expect from an Acura. I would think twice about buying this car again.

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