Civic Si Vs. RSX
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Civic Si Vs. RSX
I'm curious about what you guys think...Given the choice between an Si and an RSX, which would you choose, and why? (None of that Si comes in prettier colors crap)
I'm talking about the base 160hp RSX vs. the 160hp Si. They're fairly close in price
I'm talking about the base 160hp RSX vs. the 160hp Si. They're fairly close in price
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The interior of the SI is really nice. Cool shifter and better seats than even the type S. I think the final drive on RSX and SI might be diff, in the fav of the SI accelerating a lil faster.
Rare car might have better resale.
The interior of the SI is really nice. Cool shifter and better seats than even the type S. I think the final drive on RSX and SI might be diff, in the fav of the SI accelerating a lil faster.
Rare car might have better resale.
RSX-S = Better engine + more luxury and luxury and looks and performance are a good combination the SI is between the normal civic and an rsx
of course the rsx is like 5k more than a SI
u choose
of course the rsx is like 5k more than a SI
u choose
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Originally Posted by born2xLr8
I'd have to go for the rsx just because I like the exterior styling better. Plus, I think the rsx has a more elegant/plush interior.
thats it im painting my civic flat black 
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RSX-S = Better engine + more luxury and luxury and looks and performance are a good combination the SI is between the normal civic and an rsx
of course the rsx is like 5k more than a SI
u choose
of course the rsx is like 5k more than a SI
u choose
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Originally Posted by philliesblunt420
It is the same engine, both the base rsx and si have the k20a3.
you can't go wrong. either way you're getting a pretty kick-*** car.
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Originally Posted by lkm
used IS300 has more potential than an SI or Rsx will ever have.
The K series engines have quite a bit of potential as well. I would much rather have a new RSX than a used IS300, not to mention the styling of the RSX is much better while the IS300 is somewhat outdated.
Sexy new hatch > Ugly used 4 door.
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Originally Posted by Skunk2ner
i say Si, it's less common. Plus having the best civic is better than having the worst rsx 
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Originally Posted by dannn
he was talking about the base RSX not the type s. he also said that they are around the same price. so he did mean the base rsx vs the si. they basically have the same engine.
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Si engine is better than rsx base engine.
Better intake manifold and gearing ratio.
Hondata Reflash, new valve springs and retainer= Wonderful dairly drive.
Had same choice and i bought si over base rsx.
I would have regret buying lower model rsx because type s owns in every respect compare to base model.
Si engine is better than rsx base engine.
Better intake manifold and gearing ratio.
Hondata Reflash, new valve springs and retainer= Wonderful dairly drive.
Had same choice and i bought si over base rsx.
I would have regret buying lower model rsx because type s owns in every respect compare to base model.
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Hmmmm Get the RSX. The females would choose the guy in the Acura over a honda anyday... Don't hate I'm just putting that into perspective.. I asked my fine *** wife and she agreed. oh nice she is hugging me, I know what that means.. mmm gotta go 
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Rep Power: 0 Save like 3 g's, get the rsx type s, then get the mugen body kit.
I dont know how much the mugen kit is but its pimp.
But seriously I would get the rsx...are u kidding me the rsx look so much better than the weird *** lookin si.. looks more like a scaled down mini van that got rear ended
I think might chane ur mind
http://www.drkside.com/pics/specr/dc5mugen/rsx_07.jpg
http://rsx.clubrsx.com/typer/typer21.jpg
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...D%26safe%3Doff
Now this is the nastiest Civic hatch i have ever seen in my life
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/07/m...i03_02_800.jpg
I dont know how much the mugen kit is but its pimp.
But seriously I would get the rsx...are u kidding me the rsx look so much better than the weird *** lookin si.. looks more like a scaled down mini van that got rear ended
I think might chane ur mind
http://www.drkside.com/pics/specr/dc5mugen/rsx_07.jpg
http://rsx.clubrsx.com/typer/typer21.jpg
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...D%26safe%3Doff
Now this is the nastiest Civic hatch i have ever seen in my life
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/07/m...i03_02_800.jpg
Last edited by nickm748; Nov 18, 2004 at 08:51 PM.
Originally Posted by dannn
he was talking about the base RSX not the type s. he also said that they are around the same price. so he did mean the base rsx vs the si. they basically have the same engine.
i think he edited the post thats why i wrote that if not dam i dunno how to read (thats why i got such a low score on the SAT) thanks for the correction
but hey it it is the 160hp RSX vs the SI go with the si i love the shifter on the si plus is cheaper and less common as people have said
