Acura

When we found out that the RSX was finished after '06 model, we looked
around and finally found one to replace our '03. I'm glad we did.
"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote in message
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> Anybody else wondering what happened to Acura, design wise? I guess, more
> specifically, exterior styling wise. They have gotten so horrific that I
> can't convince my self to get close to get in and see the interior :-) The
> TL is ruined, the MDX used to be the best looking SUV, now it's as bad as
> anything out there almost. Even the beautifully understated TSX has been
> hunkered down with Acura's huge corporate metal beak! Shame on them!
>
> Chris
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"BK" > wrote in message
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> When we found out that the RSX was finished after '06 model, we looked
> around and finally found one to replace our '03. I'm glad we did.


Ya, the RSX is a whole other story! Somehow Acura managed to kill one of the
most popular cars in history (the Integra) by trying to take it's customers
'upscale'. A fatal mistake made over and over by stupid car companies! Many
cars come to mind, the Ford Taurus SHO for one! Every time I read C&D saying
that the MFR is attempting to take their customers upscale, I just know,
it's going to happen again. Stupid!

The RSX was a decent car I guess but it obviously was no replacement for the
Integra. My guess is that price is what basically killed it. It seems to be
'sporty' enough.

Input?

I bet the RSX is a great used buy since it never did catch on, might be a
pretty reasonable used car buy.

Chris
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On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:03:24 -0600, Chris D'Agnolo wrote:
> "BK" > wrote in message
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>
>> When we found out that the RSX was finished after '06 model, we
>> looked around and finally found one to replace our '03. I'm glad we
>> did.
>
> Ya, the RSX is a whole other story! Somehow Acura managed to kill one
> of the most popular cars in history (the Integra) by trying to take
> it's customers 'upscale'. A fatal mistake made over and over by stupid
> car companies! Many cars come to mind, the Ford Taurus SHO for one!
> Every time I read C&D saying that the MFR is attempting to take their
> customers upscale, I just know, it's going to happen again. Stupid!
>
> The RSX was a decent car I guess but it obviously was no replacement
> for the Integra. My guess is that price is what basically killed it.
> It seems to be 'sporty' enough.
>
> Input?
>
> I bet the RSX is a great used buy since it never did catch on, might
> be a pretty reasonable used car buy.

I very nearly bought an RSX-S in 2006. I took one for three or four test
drives and was very taken with it. Nice, high quality interior. Handled
great for a front driver. Fantastic engine--it was absolutely
otherworldly at 8000 rpm. I really didn't think it was too expensive
(22k IIRC) for what it was. At the time it amazed me that you could get
something with an engine like that for that kind of money.

But soon after I came across a low mileage 2004 MSM and that was that.
It didn't have anywhere near the level of sophistication as the RSX, but
it was a convertible, it was rear-wheel drive, it was a convertible, and
it was much less expensive. Plus I always kind of wanted one.

Carbon wrote:

> I very nearly bought an RSX-S in 2006. I took one for three or four test
> drives and was very taken with it. Nice, high quality interior. Handled
> great for a front driver. Fantastic engine--it was absolutely
> otherworldly at 8000 rpm. I really didn't think it was too expensive
> (22k IIRC) for what it was. At the time it amazed me that you could get
> something with an engine like that for that kind of money.
>
> But soon after I came across a low mileage 2004 MSM and that was that.
> It didn't have anywhere near the level of sophistication as the RSX, but
> it was a convertible, it was rear-wheel drive, it was a convertible, and
> it was much less expensive. Plus I always kind of wanted one.

I think you made the right decision. I am tempted every time I see a
low-mileage MSM listed.
Getting one in the next couple of years is still a high possibility.

If only I could keep my turbo 1991 model, and get a MSM plus a PRHT NC.

One can dream.........That is still only around $30,000.00 to $40,000.00
or so if I didn't buy the NC new.
Then just keep them all insured, registered, inspected and maintained,
no problem. It would be interesting to see which model got the most and
the least driving time.

Pat

"Carbon" > wrote in message
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> On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:03:24 -0600, Chris D'Agnolo wrote:
>> "BK" > wrote in message
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>>>> But soon after I came across a low mileage 2004 MSM and that was that.
> It didn't have anywhere near the level of sophistication as the RSX, but
> it was a convertible, it was rear-wheel drive, it was a convertible, and
> it was much less expensive. Plus I always kind of wanted one.


So, the Miata is in effect responsible for the demise of the RSX! Sweet! ;-)

Chris
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