First let me say I know I might be posting this in the wrong place. That being said, lets get to why this post.

I'm preparing to buy a car as soon as I get my tax return but am unsure if I should stick to my original plan of getting a Del Sol or DC Integra or if I should take an offer that's coming up soon on an 02 RSX base model.

my concerns center around reliability, handling and cornering as well as the ability to handle weekly 2 hour drives with average cruise speeds of 70-80mph. I have owned a 93 Del Sol SI, 99 Civic EX coupe and 99 Integra GSR so i'm very familiar with them but the RSX is new to me.

Any advice or things to watch for are welcome. Thank you.

 

I've been itching to get an 08-09 civic SI sedan. I like the shape and practicality (Put kids in back). They are pretty inexpensive too. You can get a clean, low millage example for < $10k.

 

Based on the info your telling us, I’d probably go with the Rsx. Even though it’s a base, it’s newer. Although the other options listed are all pretty great reliable cars assuming they haven’t had a ricer beating the snot out of them for the last decade or longer and “repairing” it.

All cars mentioned have great aftermarket support so you build up to get that good suspension your after. I’d imagine in a stock form the rsx is going to be your best bet. And depending on where you live, rust may be an issue. Rusty rockers, brake/fuel lines. All things to keep your eye out for. Good luck on the hunt.

 

Thank you Nathan937, been looking for insight on the RSX and your the first good reply.