Shall i get a 06 civic or 02 ,03 RSX?
11-Oct-2005, 02:51 PM
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Shall i get a 06 civic or 02 ,03 RSX?
I have 20k budget, looking to get a Honda.
I like the Look & Performance on RSX, but the interior look of new Civic is also just a Wow. Not to mention they all have i-VTEC now
If you were me, with 20K, would you get a brand new civic or a 02 03 RSX with around 70000km?
Any inputs are appreciated.
I like the Look & Performance on RSX, but the interior look of new Civic is also just a Wow. Not to mention they all have i-VTEC now
If you were me, with 20K, would you get a brand new civic or a 02 03 RSX with around 70000km?
Any inputs are appreciated.
11-Oct-2005, 02:57 PM
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depends if your getting the sir civic or not..
i'de rather get the rsx-s.. in white.. with oem kit and just slam that ****..
plus..to make the rsx go faster is a lot cheaper since they already have the hondata flash4 available to them, as opposed to the newer rsx/civics.
you can get another 20-30 hp from just the hondata flash, and an injen cold air intake..
i'de rather get the rsx-s.. in white.. with oem kit and just slam that ****..
plus..to make the rsx go faster is a lot cheaper since they already have the hondata flash4 available to them, as opposed to the newer rsx/civics.
you can get another 20-30 hp from just the hondata flash, and an injen cold air intake..
11-Oct-2005, 03:07 PM
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My wife and I are also facing a similar dilema, but for an 06 Civic or RSX. She likes the RSX and I like the Civic. The RSX will probably cost more to own with higher insurance rates and maintenance costs, but I think the RSX is a nicer higher-end car. The Civic is a newer, fresh design with lots of potential I think.
Like TR mentioned, you won't get an EX or Si Civic for that price. Also consider that the new car comes with a nice warranty, where the used one does not. I also remember reading that the earlier RSX's had problems with the tranmission.
Like TR mentioned, you won't get an EX or Si Civic for that price. Also consider that the new car comes with a nice warranty, where the used one does not. I also remember reading that the earlier RSX's had problems with the tranmission.
11-Oct-2005, 03:07 PM
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Originally posted by mugen_r
yeap...and did anybody mention that the new civics are ugly as ****?
rsx any day
yeap...and did anybody mention that the new civics are ugly as ****?
rsx any day
Get the rsx-s though with your $20,000. It's just like what Team Rukus said, if you buy a new 06 it will be the base model.
11-Oct-2005, 03:29 PM
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you guys are great....
yeah, with 20k, i can get a type-s with 70000km, get me going for 2-3 years until i am ready for the next car.
for civic, i don't know, less power, less maintenance, less insurance, BUT I hate to pay the extra tax on the new car.
i am leaning towards RSX now, but let's hear some more
yeah, with 20k, i can get a type-s with 70000km, get me going for 2-3 years until i am ready for the next car.
for civic, i don't know, less power, less maintenance, less insurance, BUT I hate to pay the extra tax on the new car.
i am leaning towards RSX now, but let's hear some more
11-Oct-2005, 03:31 PM
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Originally posted by DumbasSi
My wife and I are also facing a similar dilema, but for an 06 Civic or RSX. She likes the RSX and I like the Civic. The RSX will probably cost more to own with higher insurance rates and maintenance costs, but I think the RSX is a nicer higher-end car. The Civic is a newer, fresh design with lots of potential I think.
Like TR mentioned, you won't get an EX or Si Civic for that price. Also consider that the new car comes with a nice warranty, where the used one does not. I also remember reading that the earlier RSX's had problems with the tranmission.
My wife and I are also facing a similar dilema, but for an 06 Civic or RSX. She likes the RSX and I like the Civic. The RSX will probably cost more to own with higher insurance rates and maintenance costs, but I think the RSX is a nicer higher-end car. The Civic is a newer, fresh design with lots of potential I think.
Like TR mentioned, you won't get an EX or Si Civic for that price. Also consider that the new car comes with a nice warranty, where the used one does not. I also remember reading that the earlier RSX's had problems with the tranmission.
when you say earlier, which year in specific?
11-Oct-2005, 03:38 PM
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Why are people assuming the new civic will be less insurance, less maintanence etc???
its a new car, parts are going to be expensive.
its a new car insurance will be high unless you live in a good area with low accidents and theft rates.
no aftermarket availability
and no proven maintancence records yet.
its a new car, parts are going to be expensive.
its a new car insurance will be high unless you live in a good area with low accidents and theft rates.
no aftermarket availability
and no proven maintancence records yet.
11-Oct-2005, 03:57 PM
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I mean maintenance like simple things. Premium gas, Acura parts are more $$$ then Honda, etc. A 4 year old used car is definately going to require some repairs. Brakes and suspension components, tune up, higher k services like belts, plugs, wires.
I'm just guessing insurance will be cheaper because it's a Civic vs RSX rate.
Tranny link
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=290490
I'm just guessing insurance will be cheaper because it's a Civic vs RSX rate.
Tranny link
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=290490
