Acura RSX is way better
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Re: Acura RSX is way better
Originally posted by Zerostatic
I'm not trying to troll here, I'm just a car fan and I just couldn't believe some of the statements being said about the RSX type S when compared to the C230. Bottomline the Acura RSX type S is the better car. There are no if's and's or but's about that. It's almost a fact. You guys can make any responses you want, and I'll try and counter. By the way I don't own an RSX type S.
You guys trying to use quality as a pro for your cars obviously haven't been in the ****pit of the RSX. It's downright beautiful, and is probably the best interior of any car out right now that cost under 40 g's. The steering wheel is great, and tell me those recaro seats aren't awesome.
It's manual transmission belongs in exotic super cars. When I drove it it felt like I was slicing butter with a sharp knife or something. It is very precises.
It's faster. I don't think I have to elaborate on that, you guys must already know that it is faster then the merc.
Long term reliability must again go to the Acura considering it's high rankings in long term reliability polls.
It get's better gas mileage.
A lot of you guys act like your warrenty is way better but the basic warrenty coverage and the powertrain are covered by the same 4 years/50,000 miles. In fact on body corrosion the RSX is covered forever and teh merc is only covered for 50,000 miles.
Looks wise, I will have to say The Benz, even though the C230 isn't beautiful at least it looks distinctive. The RSX is a bit bland. But that can be corrected with the OEM bodykit which is dealer installed option.
Another advantage the benz has is that it's rear wheel drive. Rear wheel drive is a neccesity when it comes to sports cars. But these aren't sports cars, they're sporty cars, so it's not a huge disadvantage on the RSX's side.
Another thing you guys seem to really like is your panorama sunroof.
I guess that's another advantage for the C230.
Value-wise is where the RSX really makes a killing It comes optioned out with all the goodies (in dash Bose 6 CD player, moonroof, leather recaro seats) for under 24,000 g's.
The main thing the C230 has going for it is that it's a mercedes. Which I'll admit is worth a lot. If I was still in highschool I'd go with the benz, because everyone was concerned with image in highschool. But now, I can't understand how grown people will spend more money for a lesser product just because of the brand.
I'm not trying to troll here, I'm just a car fan and I just couldn't believe some of the statements being said about the RSX type S when compared to the C230. Bottomline the Acura RSX type S is the better car. There are no if's and's or but's about that. It's almost a fact. You guys can make any responses you want, and I'll try and counter. By the way I don't own an RSX type S.
You guys trying to use quality as a pro for your cars obviously haven't been in the ****pit of the RSX. It's downright beautiful, and is probably the best interior of any car out right now that cost under 40 g's. The steering wheel is great, and tell me those recaro seats aren't awesome.
It's manual transmission belongs in exotic super cars. When I drove it it felt like I was slicing butter with a sharp knife or something. It is very precises.
It's faster. I don't think I have to elaborate on that, you guys must already know that it is faster then the merc.
Long term reliability must again go to the Acura considering it's high rankings in long term reliability polls.
It get's better gas mileage.
A lot of you guys act like your warrenty is way better but the basic warrenty coverage and the powertrain are covered by the same 4 years/50,000 miles. In fact on body corrosion the RSX is covered forever and teh merc is only covered for 50,000 miles.
Looks wise, I will have to say The Benz, even though the C230 isn't beautiful at least it looks distinctive. The RSX is a bit bland. But that can be corrected with the OEM bodykit which is dealer installed option.
Another advantage the benz has is that it's rear wheel drive. Rear wheel drive is a neccesity when it comes to sports cars. But these aren't sports cars, they're sporty cars, so it's not a huge disadvantage on the RSX's side.
Another thing you guys seem to really like is your panorama sunroof.
I guess that's another advantage for the C230.Value-wise is where the RSX really makes a killing It comes optioned out with all the goodies (in dash Bose 6 CD player, moonroof, leather recaro seats) for under 24,000 g's.
The main thing the C230 has going for it is that it's a mercedes. Which I'll admit is worth a lot. If I was still in highschool I'd go with the benz, because everyone was concerned with image in highschool. But now, I can't understand how grown people will spend more money for a lesser product just because of the brand.
the rsx does not come with recaro seats they might look like it but there not. the RSX type R does might come with them but not the type S. and are u joking about the rsx Bose system it sucks ***** man. even the magazines said it. i heard it in person and a standard c230k system sounds alot better than the crappy bose they put in the rsx. and of course the car is faster its alot lighter 2. i am not even going to mention all the other things the c230k is better with.
BOTTOM LINE THE C230K IS A BETTER CAR THEN THE RSX-Type S !!!
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Originally posted by Zerostatic
Like I said before, I was not trolling.
Like I said before, I was not trolling.
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So wrong,
You need to drive the cars (a little more than a test drive) to understand,
each one is a completely different experience.
I traded a RSX-S for my c230, and I couldnt be happier. No compairson, the Benz is the superior car... not street rod, racecar, or dyno exerciser, but a real car that you absolutely love to drive every day in all sorts of conditions. I havent been this happy since I bought my first car, and no mechanical problems of any kind so far,knock on wood . The RSX was nice, to be sure, but it never did much for me , no wow factor of any kind, it was. well plain and boring (even with it being quicker than the Benz).
You need to drive the cars (a little more than a test drive) to understand,
each one is a completely different experience.
I traded a RSX-S for my c230, and I couldnt be happier. No compairson, the Benz is the superior car... not street rod, racecar, or dyno exerciser, but a real car that you absolutely love to drive every day in all sorts of conditions. I havent been this happy since I bought my first car, and no mechanical problems of any kind so far,knock on wood . The RSX was nice, to be sure, but it never did much for me , no wow factor of any kind, it was. well plain and boring (even with it being quicker than the Benz).
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everyday when i got out of work, and got into my integra to drive home, it was nothing more than a means to get to my house. A nicely appointed civic, with a cd player and leather to trick me into thinking other wise.
The benz makes me look forward to the drive home, its fun. When the seat moves back when i open the door, its like the car is inviting me back in. The endless run of red lights is just another chance for me to look up through my sunroof and admire the sky, or watch people watch m car.
For the integra, and the RSX a red light is another race with a ford windstar off the line.... Better drop the clutch at 3500 if i dont want to get shipped.
simply put, i love my benz. its the first great purchase of my young life. Maybe people feel that way about their RSXs too.... but then again, thats maybe why everyone should STFU about this dumb topic
The benz makes me look forward to the drive home, its fun. When the seat moves back when i open the door, its like the car is inviting me back in. The endless run of red lights is just another chance for me to look up through my sunroof and admire the sky, or watch people watch m car.
For the integra, and the RSX a red light is another race with a ford windstar off the line.... Better drop the clutch at 3500 if i dont want to get shipped.
simply put, i love my benz. its the first great purchase of my young life. Maybe people feel that way about their RSXs too.... but then again, thats maybe why everyone should STFU about this dumb topic
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Re: Re: Acura RSX is way better
Originally posted by dasMafia
to all you benzophiles, I hope you forgive my former (and future) indiscretions re: choice in automobiles... BUT you will be happy to know that my father-in-law is trading his acura TL for an E430 sport.... and I encouraged it heartily without mentioning the E39 5er!
to all you benzophiles, I hope you forgive my former (and future) indiscretions re: choice in automobiles... BUT you will be happy to know that my father-in-law is trading his acura TL for an E430 sport.... and I encouraged it heartily without mentioning the E39 5er!
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Originally posted by timk
I traded a RSX-S for my c230, and I couldnt be happier. No compairson, the Benz is the superior car... not street rod, racecar, or dyno exerciser, but a real car that you absolutely love to drive every day in all sorts of conditions.
I traded a RSX-S for my c230, and I couldnt be happier. No compairson, the Benz is the superior car... not street rod, racecar, or dyno exerciser, but a real car that you absolutely love to drive every day in all sorts of conditions.
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There are like 10 different replies that I want to make to certain people right now, but I figure it's not worth wasting my time. I probably shouldn't have posted the original post in the first place, but that's just how I feel. I read all your replies, and though I actually think more of the C230 than I previously had, I still think the RSX is a better car. I guess that's why we have so many different choices when it comes to cars. One man's garbage is another man's treasure. Please no more replies, just let this thread fade into nonexistence.
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Re: Re: Re: Acura RSX is way better
Originally posted by viper
Oh dasMafia it is so nice to see that you are becoming more agreeable.
Resistance is futile - you will be assimilated.
Oh dasMafia it is so nice to see that you are becoming more agreeable.
Resistance is futile - you will be assimilated.
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Originally posted by Zerostatic
There are like 10 different replies that I want to make to certain people right now, but I figure it's not worth wasting my time. I probably shouldn't have posted the original post in the first place, but that's just how I feel. I read all your replies, and though I actually think more of the C230 than I previously had, I still think the RSX is a better car. I guess that's why we have so many different choices when it comes to cars. One man's garbage is another man's treasure. Please no more replies, just let this thread fade into nonexistence.
There are like 10 different replies that I want to make to certain people right now, but I figure it's not worth wasting my time. I probably shouldn't have posted the original post in the first place, but that's just how I feel. I read all your replies, and though I actually think more of the C230 than I previously had, I still think the RSX is a better car. I guess that's why we have so many different choices when it comes to cars. One man's garbage is another man's treasure. Please no more replies, just let this thread fade into nonexistence.
I like this sort of debate. It opens doors for everyone to discuss different cars and why they are better/inferior, and stimulates conversation that goes beyond the norm that is generally posted here about defects, paint, detailing, body kits, etc. While that is informative, it gets boring sometimes without some genuine conversation about exactly WHY we all love our C230s.
When another car is mentioned, most times we all talk about it, compare it to our 230s, and all remember why we chose the Benz. Because we think it's the best car for the money. We realize you don't think it is and that's fine. You don't have to take your ball and go home mad, but at the end of the day you won't change our minds and we won't change yours. That's life and that's OK. If every person on the planet drove a C230, I wouldn't want one anyway. I like to be different and as soon as 230s pop up on every street corner like Dodge Neons or Ford Focuses, I'm trading mine!:p
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Originally posted by MsMercedes
Actually, Zerostatic, don't think that we don't value your opinion. We do, and that's why we have read and responded to your original post. That's what makes the world go around...people's opinions, likes and dislikes, etc. But remember, people often get very passionate about the cars they choose to own. It reflects on who a person is to the whole world. You need to keep in mind that you were allowed to express your opinion for others to read, and now you need to allow us to express ours to you.
I like this sort of debate. It opens doors for everyone to discuss different cars and why they are better/inferior, and stimulates conversation that goes beyond the norm that is generally posted here about defects, paint, detailing, body kits, etc. While that is informative, it gets boring sometimes without some genuine conversation about exactly WHY we all love our C230s.
When another car is mentioned, most times we all talk about it, compare it to our 230s, and all remember why we chose the Benz. Because we think it's the best car for the money. We realize you don't think it is and that's fine. You don't have to take your ball and go home mad, but at the end of the day you won't change our minds and we won't change yours. That's life and that's OK. If every person on the planet drove a C230, I wouldn't want one anyway. I like to be different and as soon as 230s pop up on every street corner like Dodge Neons or Ford Focuses, I'm trading mine!:p
Actually, Zerostatic, don't think that we don't value your opinion. We do, and that's why we have read and responded to your original post. That's what makes the world go around...people's opinions, likes and dislikes, etc. But remember, people often get very passionate about the cars they choose to own. It reflects on who a person is to the whole world. You need to keep in mind that you were allowed to express your opinion for others to read, and now you need to allow us to express ours to you.
I like this sort of debate. It opens doors for everyone to discuss different cars and why they are better/inferior, and stimulates conversation that goes beyond the norm that is generally posted here about defects, paint, detailing, body kits, etc. While that is informative, it gets boring sometimes without some genuine conversation about exactly WHY we all love our C230s.
When another car is mentioned, most times we all talk about it, compare it to our 230s, and all remember why we chose the Benz. Because we think it's the best car for the money. We realize you don't think it is and that's fine. You don't have to take your ball and go home mad, but at the end of the day you won't change our minds and we won't change yours. That's life and that's OK. If every person on the planet drove a C230, I wouldn't want one anyway. I like to be different and as soon as 230s pop up on every street corner like Dodge Neons or Ford Focuses, I'm trading mine!:p
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Re: Acura RSX is way better
Originally posted by Zerostatic
You guys can make any responses you want, and I'll try and counter.
You guys can make any responses you want, and I'll try and counter.
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LOLOL I have 2 friends both have rsx's and it's ok if ur young but it's a ****ty motor, one of them has already blown the motor at like 5k miles. It's a piece of ****, alot of people have blownt heir rsx look on their forums. how cany u even compare an acura to a mercedes. not even in the same class.
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wanna hear something else that's funny? was at the track watching this m3 (e36, mid 90's for those not familiar) slicing through the corners like mad...pretty cool. of course...all of the sudden, he mis-shifts..."pow!" aka madden style, something flys out of the back of his car...i think he blew his motor and that was one of the cylinders flying out back...
later...i was told the same guy tried to go back to the dealer for warranty...that was even funnier.
later...i was told the same guy tried to go back to the dealer for warranty...that was even funnier.
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Originally posted by steve s
i think he blew his motor and that was one of the cylinders flying out back...
i think he blew his motor and that was one of the cylinders flying out back...
and when you track ANY engine... **** happens.
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I don't see any reason to be picking on this guy for his opinions. For the most part, you get what you pay for. I do agree that the RSX Type S shifter is one of the nicest shifters in a lower priced car that I've ever used.
He's entitled to his opinion. Some people laugh at me when I tell them I payed $62k for the smallest MB sedan, a compact no less. Some people cannot justify these things. The C-coupe is a step down for Mercedes. The RSX is a step up for Acura. However, there is still a gap between them.
He's entitled to his opinion. Some people laugh at me when I tell them I payed $62k for the smallest MB sedan, a compact no less. Some people cannot justify these things. The C-coupe is a step down for Mercedes. The RSX is a step up for Acura. However, there is still a gap between them.
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Originally posted by JustinTRW
I don't see any reason to be picking on this guy for his opinions. For the most part, you get what you pay for. I do agree that the RSX Type S shifter is one of the nicest shifters in a lower priced car that I've ever used.
He's entitled to his opinion. Some people laugh at me when I tell them I payed $62k for the smallest MB sedan, a compact no less. Some people cannot justify these things. The C-coupe is a step down for Mercedes. The RSX is a step up for Acura. However, there is still a gap between them.
I don't see any reason to be picking on this guy for his opinions. For the most part, you get what you pay for. I do agree that the RSX Type S shifter is one of the nicest shifters in a lower priced car that I've ever used.
He's entitled to his opinion. Some people laugh at me when I tell them I payed $62k for the smallest MB sedan, a compact no less. Some people cannot justify these things. The C-coupe is a step down for Mercedes. The RSX is a step up for Acura. However, there is still a gap between them.
add those two together, and he really is asking for it.
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Originally posted by JustinTRW ... Some people laugh at me when I tell them I payed $62k for the smallest MB sedan, a compact no less.
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Originally posted by JustinTRW The C-coupe is a step down for Mercedes.
Otherwise - from the tech. content point of view - the Coupe is no different than C-Class sedans and a step ahead of the current CLK (just wait for the C32 Coupe to arrive - will silence many a snob).
Last edited by vadim; Jun 18, 2002 at 09:15 PM.
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Originally posted by vadim
Only price-wise and only for a typical US buyer. In Europe and many other markets you can buy a CLK200K, an E230 etc. , not to mention the A-Class, all of which are priced comparably (or even less) to the C Coupe.
Only price-wise and only for a typical US buyer. In Europe and many other markets you can buy a CLK200K, an E230 etc. , not to mention the A-Class, all of which are priced comparably (or even less) to the C Coupe.
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He's entitled to his opinion.
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I, for one, would like the moderators to take steps to stop people like Zerostatic from bringing his juvenile shenanigans to OUR little world
I, for one, would like the moderators to take steps to stop people like Zerostatic from bringing his juvenile shenanigans to OUR little world
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