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    Type-s or base model? I looked up all the specs on both and I'm leaning more towards the S only because its a 6 speed. I'm just asking peoples opinions, because in the end it's still my choice lol. Thanks in advance for the feedback.

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    type-s + boost = gets you laid

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    def. type-s dont even waste money on base model

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    Quote Originally Posted by hadouken
    type-s + boost = gets you laid

    by me! and you cant beat a k20 son, what year are you aiming for?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ef_ftw73
    by me! and you cant beat a k20 son, what year are you aiming for?
    2003 or 2005. And I don't really have extra cash laying around for boost. Maybe in a year or so but not anytime soon lol.

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    hell yea, there is one in mabelton for i believe 8 grand. but my girlfriend is buying it

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    you will be much more pleased with the type-s than you would be with a base model. the resale value is much better for them, and the motor is way stouter. make sure if buying used, to test drive it and check the transmission, they are bad about people shearing teeth off of ring gears because they want to do redline launches like fucking idiots.
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    type S why bother getting base model for? if your getting a RSX it's either get teh top model or get a GSR IMO 8D
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    go w/ type s. base model has the a3 motor from the civic...what i call "fake vtec".
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    Anyone here know the price differentials on the base model and type-s? I tried looking online but I had no luck. Know someone I can pm or something?

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    For a 05 its about a two grand difference from the dealer.


    originally posted by youknowit
    type S why bother getting base model for? if your getting a RSX it's either get teh top model or get a GSR IMO 8D
    Some people don't really care about the power difference(daily driver). Also you have to think about the insurance factor as well.

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    best rsx is a 2005 type s it comes with 210 hp stock vs all other years of type s models that only came with 200. 05 06 better everything also. better seats. interior. stock lip kits everything is better.

    i had an 04 base. wasnt really happy with the performance



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    Quote Originally Posted by BlkCD5
    For a 05 its about a two grand difference from the dealer.




    Some people don't really care about the power difference(daily driver). Also you have to think about the insurance factor as well.
    , that's what its mainly going to be used for, a dd, but I'm still going to take care of it as far as mods go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevo_EF91
    best rsx is a 2005 type s it comes with 210 hp stock vs all other years of type s models that only came with 200. 05 06 better everything also. better seats. interior. stock lip kits everything is better.

    i had an 04 base. wasnt really happy with the performance
    proof that the 05 has 10 more hp? The rest is just a matter of opinion.
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    you can google it, I have a '06 type-s, its even on the window sticker when you buy it. The 05-06 has the jdm itr cams in it, thats why it produces slightly more.


    http://www.netcarshow.com/acura/2005-rsx_type-s <<< scroll down and you'll see the type-s makes 210@7800rpm.

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    i went from a 94 prelude to a 2004 rsx tyoe s and theres no comparrison. i fell in love with my rsx lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by felipeatl
    i went from a 94 prelude to a 2004 rsx tyoe s and theres no comparrison. i fell in love with my rsx lol
    If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for it? You can pm me if you want.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IntegraXTR
    you can google it, I have a '06 type-s, its even on the window sticker when you buy it. The 05-06 has the jdm itr cams in it, thats why it produces slightly more.


    http://www.netcarshow.com/acura/2005-rsx_type-s <<< scroll down and you'll see the type-s makes 210@7800rpm.
    Uh, I'm pretty sure the reason why its 210hp instead of 200hp is the change in SAE ratings that year. Doubt it has anything to do with ITR cams and such. Its the same exact engine and all, just rated differently.

    OP: Get a type-s. No point in paying out the ass for insurance on a car thats not worth it. You won't regret a type-s. 6sp ftw and its quicker by a good margin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teg98
    If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for it? You can pm me if you want.
    i payed about 12 grand but it came with low miles considering its a 4 year old car

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    hey i got a clean stock 05 type s for sale. PM for details if interested.

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    hey not to be a dick or anything, but im movin the thread to the car talk section. this is more of an opinionated based thread on what car you should get. belongs in that forum. pm me if you have any issues with me doing so.
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    Without any mention of money, you're asking the people of a car forum to choose between the exact same model of car, but one is superior or equal to the other in every aspecy. Let me just go ahead and tell you what the unanimous response is going to be. "Get a type-s"

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    Quote Originally Posted by YouKnowIt
    type S why bother getting base model for? if your getting a RSX it's either get teh top model or get a GSR IMO 8D
    i agree, what he said ^^^^

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    Quote Originally Posted by sTeadFasT
    Uh, I'm pretty sure the reason why its 210hp instead of 200hp is the change in SAE ratings that year. Doubt it has anything to do with ITR cams and such. Its the same exact engine and all, just rated differently.

    OP: Get a type-s. No point in paying out the ass for insurance on a car thats not worth it. You won't regret a type-s. 6sp ftw and its quicker by a good margin.
    wrong, do some research first before making a false statement. The 05-06 has larger cams in there, i.e. the jdm dc5-r cams. BTW, the 02-04 came with k20a2 and the 05-06 came with the k20z1.

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    Even the base model has the same horsepower as EM Civic SIs, should have better torque as well. I've thought about the EP3 really hard, the base RSX is in the same boat, I want both, so I'm going to be the one guy that would love to have a base model. If the insurance is equal, I'm not sure, I'm taking it from a previous post, I'd go with the Type S, more fun in the long run and it will hold it's value that much more. Either way, beautiful car and hella fun.
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    Buying a base model rsx is like buying a v6 mustang, its pointless to settle for less.
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