4 Star Reviews for 2002 Acura RSX

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.75/5 Average
331 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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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  • Grown ups Integra - 2002 Acura RSX
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    Ive had two Integras and this car by far is the quietest as far as road noise goes. Better handling, killer brakes, short clutch. You cannot find a nicer car for 20K with the features and reliability.

  • Best Sports Car for Your $ - 2002 Acura RSX
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    At its price range, it is the best 2 door coupe you can get. Engine with a lot of power despite being a 4 cyl., Acura styling and accesories.

  • Nice But Noisy - 2002 Acura RSX
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    We replaced a 2000 Eclipse GT with this RSX-S. While this car has a sweeter sounding though less powerful sound system and very nimble handling, I still miss the the Mitsubishi. You cant beat a torquey 6 for power and smoothness. This 4 will get you there ok but the revs combined with a choppy ride and cabin noise is just too busy for my taste. There are some mechanical and logistical kinks that need to be worked out. The low gears are balky in cold weather, our right side inner CV joint boot keeps coming off which allows axle grease to splatter onto the hot exhaust and the engine oil filter is poorly situated which guarantees a mess after service.

  • Waking Up - 2002 Acura RSX
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    Impulse buy. Loved the looks in and out. Now Im waking up. Engine is good - for a motorcycle. Ride is good - for a hay wagon (brutal if pavement is not perfect). Im a 65" driver who has no head room and no legroom... I thought Acura was a luxury brand. I want my Passat back!

  • Honest review from an Acura owner - 2002 Acura RSX
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    Purchased the car 1 year used with 22,000 miles. Fun to drive, great handling, engine feels solid. Build quality appears to have gone down slightly, but could be due to 1st prod. year. 1st-2nd gear shift is notchy and grinds occasionally (known problem - no fix). Leather is wearing on drivers side. Should have used leather with a higher coefficient of friction (sliding around during cornering is annoying). Replaced factory audio with aftermarket... Bose system was pathetic. As others have stated, there is much road noise.

  • my RSX - 2002 Acura RSX
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    This is a fun car to drive, but i have had it in the shop a few times. The glove box door was loose, window came off track, dead headlight and the leather seats are cracking an wearing out, car is a bit noisy on the road.

  • I Want My Integra - 2002 Acura RSX
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    Ive driven Integras for 13 years so I was excited when the RSX came out. On paper, I liked everything about it: gas mileage, features, etc. But, in person, the car is smaller than my 91 Integra--I felt like I was getting in a coffin. Im only 5-10 and 160 so dont think its my size. Good performance, but I just couldnt get over how much I longed for my Integra.

  • Roomy thrill with cash to spare - 2002 Acura RSX
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    After trying on 40+ cars over the last 9 monthes, this was one of 2 cars that made the grade. (The other was the Acura MDX) Its a comfortable ride for those of us who cant fit in most other cars. Im 64" and moderately knock-kneed, which gives me leg room issues. The RSX fits like a glove, like only Honda seems to understand. The car drives like a car should, with a clean feel of the road, and a hi-revving powerplant that is truely another Honda marvel. There is more comfort and room than most sedans, and still the thrill of a sport coupe.

  • the problem car - 2002 Acura RSX
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    i have had the car in the shop like 20 times. the transmission been pulled out 3 times. ive had it in for abs problems 3 times. the motor idles really rough. and alot of little things have gon bad.

  • not so impressed - 2002 Acura RSX
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    Since i have my rsx, Acura change : alternator, seat detector, alternator strap. My hood has to be repaint. it will cost me 350$CAN for a crack fog lense. Leather on the driver seat is cracked. Rsx is an nice car but for the price that i paid for , im not fully satisfied.

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