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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Default 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

i tried the search but nothing came up. anyone know the differences between the years..other then the body and the motor is slightly but other then that anyone?
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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http://www.acuranews.com

look in the archives at the 05 RSX. The differences/changes are detailed there from 04 to 05.



Modified by Todd00 at 6:13 PM 9/25/2008
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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I'm looking into a RSX. My question is the 2005 model worth getting due to all the improvements?

see this link to see the changes made:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_RSX
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Yes
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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Yes the 05-06 are a much refined car.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 03:37 AM
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its 1 step behind of a dc5 itr,utilizes better everything,engine,muffler,tuning,suspension,front and rear ends,seats,interior, what a dumb question why did I even answer!
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Get an '05
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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05 or 06 RSX are the best they have more horsepower and the bodystyle is better
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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the only thing that sucks is you cant kpro but you CAN reflash the 05-06.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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the only thing that sucks is you cant kpro but you CAN reflash the 05-06.
yes you can its just more expensive.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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for me same o crap lol just the body and 10 more horsepower but ill say go the new ones 05 06 just make sure the previews owner didnt beat the **** out of it lol.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Default Re: 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

There are some good deals on 2002 and 2003 models. Are the upgrades that were added to the 2005 easy to apply to these cars for the steering and suspension?
Do you guys know what parts were changed.

Here is an interesting article, the interior on the 2005 and 2006 models were cheapened.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/ly/05rsx_s.htm

"One area where the RSX seems to have regressed from its former glory is inside, where there has been small (but noticeable) evidence of cost-cutting. While the overall design and quality of the interior is still easily at the top of its class, pieces like the door caps are now made out of hard plastic, and the coin tray no longer has a rubber liner like it used to. Instead of the expensive painted-silver finish that used to grace the door handles, dash trim, and window switches, a titanium-beige colour has been moulded in, and neither looks nor feels as good as before. The Alfa-like air vents now feel kind of flimsy, and the deep-dish 3-D gauges are gone, replaced by a set of attractive, but generic-looking readouts that are not only less elegant, but also more difficult to read. "
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Default Re: 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

i agree with most, 05+ ftw.
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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pre 05s are slow
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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it all comes down to what you want to do with the car. If you buy a 02-04 you can make it just as good as the 05-06 and then be done with it. also it comes down to what car style you like better. so you pick what you like and you can get the same out of both cars
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Default Re: 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

I have an 03 i love it. But i would prolly get an '05-06 just bc its newer and most likely has fewer miles on it
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ap2 [ tsGEEEKZ ]
i agree with most, 05+ ftw.
bump.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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Default Re: 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

Originally Posted by BlurpleDC2
pre 05s are slow
false
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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Default Re: 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

Originally Posted by BlurpleDC2
pre 05s are slow
sigh, keep your retarded statements in GDD.

if pre 05's are slow, then so are post 05's.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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Default Re: 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

whats wrong with pre 05's?
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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NOTHING is wrong with the Pre 05's. Nothing.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Default Re: 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

05 type s is 210hp/ 06 is 201hp. The 05-06 body style is better anyways 05-06 RSX all day
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Default Re: 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

Originally Posted by iluv_jdm
The 05-06 body style is better anyways 05-06 RSX all day
what? make sense please. 05-06 have the same hp rating, they just use different methods to measure them
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DcLs
what? make sense please. 05-06 have the same hp rating, they just use different methods to measure them
Correct. Agree with everyone else. Get '05-'06.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Default Re: 05-06 vs 03-04 rsx?

yeah true. 05 and 06 basically have the same hp rating, they just measured it differently.

i will definitely choose the 05+ but if your trying to save money i've also seen a couple clean 05+ conversions on an 02-04.
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