ok im looking into geting an 05 type s and would like to know the pros and cons
of the car

yea yea i know it doesnt have LSD like the new si
but seriously anything to look for ??????

 

Some people are hearing clunking noises in the suspension. I haven't heard any noise in the 1 month that I had the oem suspension.
I have no con's that I can think of from owning it. What color are you looking at getting?

 

the 05-06 type's is a great car.. LSD is not that big a deal in everyday driving unless you autocross to work and school.

Pro's-

-05-06 body looks better and is updated from the 02-04 IMO
-Type-r cams and Exhaust
-Better seats
-All around a great car
- k20z1 is an awsome motor that responds well to basic mods (Its possible to hit high 13's with basic bolts ons I/RH/E/ESMM/ suspension)

Con-s
-Insurance is a little high
-NO LSD (not that serious)
- Some say that its outdated but I dont agree
- Some argue that the SI is a better deal

I myself am looking to hopefully purchase an 06 type-s this weekend for invoice if everything goes right **crossing fingers** I just really like the look of the type-s over the civic which in my opinion makes up for the price.. Good luck with the purchase.

And oh yea, try clubrsx.com, there is a lot more info there about the DC5

 

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I have no con's that I can think of from owning it. What color are you looking at getting?</TD></TR></TABLE>

What color did you get? Im looking to get either the VBP or NBP.... Im still torn between the 2. How are you likin the new car?

 

I love my Type-S. I had the suspension problem but I took it to Acura and they fixed it. Otherwise, no problems. I got the pearl white.

 

well im looking at an 05 with 6-7k miles on it they were asking $22,999 and now the price has dropped to $20,299 its certified with 5yr/50,000 bumpber to bumper warranty and the 7yr/100,000 power train warranty. i just want a new car ya know and the si's around here they want 25!!!!!!! and im not to fond of the dash

anyway its orange take a look

 

 

yea its such a HOT COLOR

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DeDonDeRosa &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well im looking at an 05 with 6-7k miles on it they were asking $22,999 and now the price has dropped to $20,299 its certified with 5yr/50,000 bumpber to bumper warranty and the 7yr/100,000 power train warranty. i just want a new car ya know and the si's around here they want 25!!!!!!! and im not to fond of the dash

anyway its orange take a look




I stilll think you can talk them down a bit... Im going to get an 06 for a little over invoice which is $22,300... If they went down that much I would say try to talk them down another $500 at least... But BOM is a hot color... Good luck with the purchase

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DeDonDeRosa &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well im looking at an 05 with 6-7k miles on it they were asking $22,999 and now the price has dropped to $20,299 its certified with 5yr/50,000 bumpber to bumper warranty and the 7yr/100,000 power train warranty. i just want a new car ya know and the si's around here they want 25!!!!!!! and im not to fond of the dash

anyway its orange take a look




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I stilll think you can talk them down a bit... Im going to get an 06 for a little over invoice which is $22,300... If they went down that much I would say try to talk them down another $500 at least... But BOM is a hot color... Good luck with the purchase

 

it's only 4 seater, otherwise, it's a perfect car, I would probally choose it over the 06 Civic Si, "only if they were the same price"...

 

the only thing i dont like about my 06 typeS is it cant turn for **** the turn radious is ****

 

Great car, but um....lets see, a con....um.

Oh, the shifter looks a bit too much like a girl's play thing.

Pros: Looks, engine noise, handling, looks, color, stereo, looks...

 

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Oh, the shifter looks a bit too much like a girl's play thing.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LMAO!!

One con I can think of is the stock tires. I have heard they suck alot. But I would say go for it, hot car, hot color.... ahh this is making me jealous... I want I want.

 

I agree about the tires, stickier tires would be the best first mod. I absolutly love my 06 s.

 

BOM type s are hot!
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Con-s
-Insurance is a little high
-NO LSD (not that serious)
- Some say that its outdated but I dont agree
- Some argue that the SI is a better deal

I myself am looking to hopefully purchase an 06 type-s this weekend for invoice if everything goes right **crossing fingers** I just really like the look of the type-s over the civic which in my opinion makes up for the price.. Good luck with the purchase.

And oh yea, try clubrsx.com, there is a lot more info there about the DC5</TD></TR></TABLE>
so your saying the Type S insurance is more expensive then the civic si?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by g0t vtec- &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BOM type s are hot!

so your saying the Type S insurance is more expensive then the civic si?</TD></TR></TABLE>

YES. A LOT MORE. One of the quotes I got was about a $60-$80 difference which is a lot for 2 cars that are very similar. I am still looking at getting the type-s tho.

These are the quotes I got from my friend who sells insurance.. I also live in CA which sucks!

2006 Acura RSX Type-S:

w/o ticket: $2595 / year; and $216 / month
With ticket: $3428 / year; and $285 / month

2006 Honda Civic Si:

w/o ticket $2002 / year; and $166 / month
With ticket $2644 / year; and $220 / month

 

nice color choice! mine's for sale!

 

it does have an lsd...
EDIT - nevermind. thats the type R

 

I got a VBP

BOM is a nice color. I was going to get a BOM but they sold it right before I got there and I didn't want them to drive one up from another dealership, so I got the VBP.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Supa Lao &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I got a VBP

BOM is a nice color. I was going to get a BOM but they sold it right before I got there and I didn't want them to drive one up from another dealership, so I got the VBP. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yea I just bought mine today.. NBP, the bad part is, no dealership in NorCal had one so I have to wait for it to be shipped Should be here at the end of the month!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gm3w12 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">YES. A LOT MORE. One of the quotes I got was about a $60-$80 difference which is a lot for 2 cars that are very similar. I am still looking at getting the type-s tho.

These are the quotes I got from my friend who sells insurance.. I also live in CA which sucks!

2006 Acura RSX Type-S:

w/o ticket: $2595 / year; and $216 / month
With ticket: $3428 / year; and $285 / month

2006 Honda Civic Si:

w/o ticket $2002 / year; and $166 / month
With ticket $2644 / year; and $220 / month </TD></TR></TABLE>
216 a month isn't that much right? cuz my dad is paying $300+ a month for me..(well thats cuz i'm only 17) how old are you? and which insurance company your friend works for?

 

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216 a month isn't that much right? cuz my dad is paying $300+ a month for me..(well thats cuz i'm only 17) how old are you? and which insurance company your friend works for?</TD></TR></TABLE>

He works for INSWEB, he gets quotes from 4 companys.. But since you're under your dads insurance you should have your dad cover you for the oldest and cheapest car that you guys have. When your covered for one, your covered for all of them. An RSX for you would be about $400 bucks a month at least. Im 23 years old by the way.

 

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216 a month isn't that much right? cuz my dad is paying $300+ a month for me..(well thats cuz i'm only 17) how old are you? and which insurance company your friend works for?</TD></TR></TABLE>

One thing to rememeber when comparing insurance rates is age and location. My insurance went up when I moved from Atlanta to Jacksonville. When I was 24 my insurance on my S was $204 a month. Now at 25 it is $142 a month. Needless to say I was glad to turn 25.

 

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One thing to rememeber when comparing insurance rates is age and location. My insurance went up when I moved from Atlanta to Jacksonville. When I was 24 my insurance on my S was $204 a month. Now at 25 it is $142 a month. Needless to say I was glad to turn 25. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Very true, I live in CA also where the theft rate is a lot higher than anywhere else.. So that has a lot to do with it.