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Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2005 acura rsx type s for sale near you. The rsx looks aggressive, and mild styling revisions for 2005 enhance its crisp, clean lines. Select from one or more dropdowns below, to find the right car for you. To keep up with the current sporty compactcar trends, acura designers and engineers have given the 2005 rsx more than the usual midcycle model facelift. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2005 acura rsx coupe 3d type s 6 spd. With their highperformance engines, abundant luxury features, advanced safety and security systems, and innovative cockpit and body designs, the rsx and rsx type s have set a bold standard of driving. There are some blind spots which make it difficult to see, especially when youre in a median and trying to pull out into traffic.

Perforated leather trim seats standard on types, option on base rsx drivers seat adjustable lumbar support. The bottom line the acura rsx types makes the most of its technologically advanced engine, but it lacks gadgetry in the cabin. I dont due any racing and rarely push the car on the street. The net effect is the appearance of a modified car right from the factory. Car and driver cheap speed round 23, acura rsx type s, vs. Updates to the 2005 acura rsx type s help it regain ground in the hotly contested market of young, upwardly mobile enthusiasts.

Acura rsx types with engine rated to 500 hp 2005, level 2. Its great fun to drive, a little pocket rocket, light, 201 hp, 6 speed, plus a thriving enthusiast community. We have 5 acura rsx type s vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 8 personal use cars. Standard air conditioning system, cruise control, and cd stereo, driverpassengerside airbags are all featured the three acura rsx classes. Fender liner for 2005 2006 acura rsx front, driver side. Get the best deals on seats for 2005 acura rsx when you.

It comes with 16inch wheels and tires, cloth upholstery, a fivespeed manual or optional fivespeed automatic. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2005 acura rsx 2door coupe at. This is not a racing axle in any way, shape or form. Best brakes for 2005 rsx type s for the daily driver. A lower final drive ratio with the sixspeedmanual gearbox in the 2005 types should deliver quicker acceleration. Feb 01, 2006 acura s press department probably had no idea of the hornet s nest it would stir up when it passed out six shiny new rsx type s sports coupes early last year to six car magazine staffs, asked them. The types is a lot more fun, with a sweetsounding engine that revs to 8100 rpm. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2005 acura rsx types for sale near you. The rsx has won an assortment of industry awards including being named to car and drivers 10 best and wards 10 best engines lists.

Advance auto carries over 1,362 aftermarket parts for your 2005 acura rsx, along with original equipment manufacturer oem parts. Its a blast to drive, especially if you like shifting. As is, the rsx is the perfect car for a driver that wants a sports car. Rsx and rsx type s and three trim levels in canada. These are respectable numbers, but we frankly expected them to be a little more respectable. Acura rsx types, chevy cobalt ss, dodge srt4 acr, subaru wrx. A new geometry was applied, which lowers the car by 7 mm.

Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 47 rsx models in rochester. In company ongoing quest for the perfect axle we have hit the mark with our new level 2. Shop acura rsx vehicles for sale in rochester, ny at. The type s is a lot more fun, with a sweetsounding engine that revs to 8100 rpm. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best drivers car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2. The rsx line was significantly freshened for 2005, with updated fr fascias, retuned suspension, new interior trim, refined steering, stiffened structure, and more power for types. The stock 210hp fourcylinder engine had been enhanced to produce 274 horses, and 273 pounds had been hacked off, bringing the rsxs weight to 2570 pounds.

Automatic climate control, acurabose stereo with 6disc indash cd changer, leather upholstery, heated front seats, power heated mirrors, power windows with an autoupdown feature, and leather. Updates to the 2005 acura rsx types help it regain ground in the hotly contested market of young, upwardly mobile. Get the best deals on seats for 2005 acura rsx when you shop the largest online selection at. Supporting the rsxs nearluxury pretensions, the uplevel types cabin. These enhancements combined to both enhance stopping power and improve braking feel. Nov 06, 2012 the rsx type s aspec package includes stiffer shocks and springs that lower the car an inch. Search preowned 2005 acura rsx types fwd listings to find the best local deals. In which fears of a fattenedup and flabby integra replacement are gratefully dispelled. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Best brakes for 2005 rsx types for the daily driver. It s great fun to drive, a little pocket rocket, light, 201 hp, 6 speed, plus a thriving enthusiast community.

These manually adjustable buckets may be too firm for some drivers, or too. If we could see forward 15 years, id bet the 2005 acura rsx will be just as popular in 2020. Used 2005 acura rsx types fwd for sale with photos. The rsx has won an assortment of industry awards including being named to car and driver s 10 best and ward s 10 best engine s lists.

It was introduced in north america for the 2002 model year as the acura rsx. Dc5 is the fourth and final generation of the honda integra compact car, introduced in japan on april. Updates to the 2005 acura rsx types help it regain ground in the hotly contested market of young, upwardly mobile enthusiasts. After searching for a car for what must have been 6 months, i finally chose the acura based on performance, price, reliability, looks, and usefulness. Okay, so maybe you shouldnt close your eyes too long. Honda changed from recognizable names like integra or legend to alphabetical designations in order for. As well, the side sills are more substantial, there. The jdm istype s not to be confused with the rsx types, which was essentially. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2. When the warranty runs out in 6,000 miles, it will cost too much to have these annoyances fixed. The 2005 acura rsx is now offered with two versions. It s oriented around the driver, with excellent seats and convenient storage. Close your eyes, and the rsx types is like driving a honda s2000. Dec 29, 2004 the type s is a lot more fun, with a sweetsounding engine that revs to 8100 rpm.

Brembo sport drilled front rotors pair rsx 0206 type s. Shop 2005 acura rsx vehicles for sale in houston, tx at cars. Specd tuning burnt tip catback exhaust rsx 0206 base model. Stabilizer bar diameter on both models was increased, as was the diameter of the front strut tower bar on the types. Opinions on acura rsx as daily driver as a dissenting opinion on erik b, i have a 2006 rsxs as a daily driver, and its an excellent car. A mild styling update includes new triplebeam headlights for improved illumination, a new grille, and rectangular air ducts. Acura rsx maintenance and repair page 15 car forums at. With their highperformance engines, abundant luxury features, advanced safety and security systems, and innovative cockpit and body designs, the rsx and rsx types have set a bold standard of driving. Horsepower for the types is bumped up to 210, thanks to new highperformance camshafts, a larger intake duct, large diameter exhaust pipe and a highflow catalytic converter. Search preowned 2005 acura rsx type s fwd listings to find the best local deals. Opinions on acura rsx as daily driver as a dissenting opinion on erik b, i have a 2006 rsx s as a daily driver, and it s an excellent car. Facing competition from s trendy to s newly arriving, acura is hoping to lure buyers to its camp with refined. Used 2005 acura rsx types fwd for sale with photos cargurus. Jan 01, 2005 learn more about the 2005 acura rsx type s article.

The integra dc5 received a facelift in the 2005 model year 2004 in japan. Updates to the 2005 acura rsx type s help it regain ground in the hotly contested market of young, upwardly mobile. We have 12 2005 acura rsx vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4 1owner cars, and 33 personal use cars. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. To make the rsx even more fun to drive, both 2005 models receive significant suspension changes designed to enhance handling precision and ride comfort. Its oriented around the driver, with excellent seats and convenient storage. The sixspeed transmission on the types gets a lower final drive ratio and carbon synchronizers instead of brass. The rsx types aspec package includes stiffer shocks and springs that lower the car an inch. Dc5 is the fourth and final generation of the honda integra compact car, introduced in japan on april 2001, and produced from july 2001 to july 2006. Acura to showcase new type s concept at monterey car week a teaser image and video released by acura show the sedan with a sporty styling. I first heard the clunking popping sound when a acura driver was parking my car in preparation for the teflon coating this. For 2005, a larger diameter master cylinder was applied to increase hydraulic pressure, the rigidity of the brake pedal increased and the pedal stroke was reduced.

Standard air conditioning system, cruise control, and cd stereo, driver passengerside airbags are all featured the three acura rsx classes. Brembo sport drilled front rotors pair rsx 0206 types. This is a new axle designed and made for basic swaps and is an alternative to cheap rebuilds. Get the best deals on fenders for acura rsx when you shop the largest online selection at. The stock 20052006 ecu part number prba through prba16 has a different microprocessor and cannot have a kpro installed. That may be as nothing to the types skyhigh 8100rpm redline, but. Best brakes for 2005 rsx types for the daily driver acura. Apr 08, 2005 though the 2005 acura rsx type s looks the much the same as the 2004 type s, it has undergone many subtle changes. Fender liner for 20052006 acura rsx front, driver side. Acura rsx parts and accessories at acurapartswarehouse. The 2005 acura rsx is available in two trim levels. Acura rsx 2005, cpa2002 viper series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto.