rsx s type vs subu wrx

I went with the Subaru... although I didn't even drive the RSX-S, I just sat in one and it didn't click for me. Leather interior was the only thing that it had over the WRX... everything else was in the WRX's favor IMO. The AWD was a champ for me this past winter and saved me at least 3-4 times while sliding on ice/snow on the freeway.

If you go and test drive both, you'll know right away. The trick with the Subaru is to rev it up past 3k RPM for the turbo, otherwise it won't feel very powerful. Test driving I drove it like a grandpa out of fear of wrecking anything, then the salesguy offered to really push it... so we traded spots and he was gunning it down this winding backroad and I was sold. We even did a 0-60-0 in the dealer lot!

 

I considered both the WRX and RSX Type-S recently. I bought an 04 WRX sedan about a month ago. I liked Subaru's awd and I thought for the money it was the best car for me. My previous car was an Audi TT which I really liked a lot but I wanted something that was less expensive and faster. The Acura has a MUCH BETTER interior than the WRX but I just had a lot more fun driving the WRX. The WRX Wagon is nearly as fast the sedan and some could argue it looks better than the sedan. I only considered the 04 WRX though due to the restlyed front and rear end of the car and new seats in the interior. I doubt you will find an 04 for less than $21K right now. The WRX is extremely smooth when cruising on the highway and seems very solid. I am extremely happy with my decision to get it.

 

I dislike the RSX. If you want a honda, get a 2001 Prelude SH. Best handling FWD ever made.

I say prelude. I had one early in college. GREAT cars.

 

What about one of these for about the same money

http://www.dupontregistry.com/search/srDetails.asp?itemid=143816&sessionkey={4494C806-D780-4FE5-9AEE-3573136F07C9}

 

No stay away parts prices are comical even by prosche standards.

 

WRX. I have one. It's great.
Acura is slower and doesn't have AWD. I'm in NE USA and need AWD.

 

I am as well and lasted well with a FWD prelude...and I drive alot (20k on daily driver annually with 5k misc on secondaries)

 

Get the ScoobieDoo. I had a new 2004 TSX for 4 months and sold it because it has such squeaks and rattles I simply could not enjoy it. I have a friend who had a 2003 Accord, same thing, she sold it also.

I really love Hondas ( I have multiple scoots, a tiller, 4 wheeler etc.)but I fear the quality (even Japanese TSX) is not what it used to be.

I'd be very cautious of buying any Acura after that, in fact, I would not personally ever buy another Acura because of that experience.

 

Another reason to get the prelude..it was one of the few hondas made souly in Japan.

Other cool thing is that NSX calipers are swapable, so you can install them on your car. (I did...damn that car STOPPED) I am going to see if I can dig up the image of it...

 

There isn't much the Subaru can't handle. Well. Here's one at least.

Here's their strength though http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=239194&postcount=65 (well, their rally team at least)

 

Id take the WRX over the RSX any day, the RSX is just a Civic with zits. I miss the Prelude.

 

WRX. Overall a more usable package for similar money, plus faster and has better handling.

 

Production car WRX's gearboxes are the weak link. If you are into modifying them then watch out as you will spit a few gearboxes on to the road.

As much as I hate saying this the Mitsi Evo whatever can take the power better ... and I hate Mitsi crap.

In standard form the WRX apparently has more grunt than the Evo ... but I have read a few times that wind the power up and the Evo doesn't break ... the WRX does.

Pete

 

RSX can't keep up with a WRX.