I am now in the market for an rsx type s. Most likly its going to be a 2002 or 2003, seeing how I can't really afford a much newer ones. What should I look for, or at while buying one. What should the owner done for maintenance? The cars im looking at generally have between 80k and 100k miles. Also are there any weak point on these cars, for example the tranny?

 

Yess, look out for gear grinds (like any MT car really), K-series transmissions tend to have gear grinds. Also, try and get a completely stock RSX. I think anything else to look out for is pretty common knowledge.

 

timing belt and water pump around 100k?

 

So I'm assuming your buying off craigslist?

Don't forget to always make sure the cars comes with a manual. Trust me, you'll need that ****.

 

+1, makes sure NO mods are on vehicle.

 

yea im either buying a completly stock rsx, or wrx. Just having trouble finding a stock one right now.

 

No Kseries engines have timing belts instead they have timing chains which will last longer up too about 250k

 

there was a thread on here where a tech at acura said he was seeing them go out around 150-170k.

 

mine is for sale pm me if interested