How many miles do a Acura RSX Type-S engine last for besides the usual tune up, oil change and maintenance.
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2004 Acura RSX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Acura changed little for the 2004 RSX, preferring to leave its popular, entry-level coupe the same as the previous year. Available at the base trim or as the more powerful Type S, the 2004 RSX kept its reputation as a good car to drive and to tune.
The 2004 RSX is meant to house a manual transmission, and the stick shift comes standard on the base trim, and is the only option on the Type-S. The 2.0-liter I4 is rated at 160 horsepower for the base, and at 200 horsepower for the Type-S. Torque for each is right around 140 lb-ft.
Mileage is estimated at 27/33 for the standard coupe, 25/34 for the automatic, and 24/31 for the Type-S.
Drivers love the engine of this car, including the acceleration, handling, and tunability. There have been many complaints about road noise and about rattling from within the car.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2004 Acura RSX
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by Richard L
Nov 14, 2020
One of the greatest cheap coupes ever built...... Acura bring something like this back in a Hybrid or All Electric format with a manual tranny. It would sell like HOT CAKES!!!!Nov 14, 2020
by Badger J
Apr 10, 2013
This is great daily driver,great gas milage,and it has his and hers sport shifter,it has give me no trouble and is very dependable,its security system is a little sensitive but it was well worth the money.Apr 10, 2013
by Cj R
Oct 31, 2010
Nothing bad about this car.. it handles well and shreds around corners. Handling is superior to most vehicles that I've driven. Insurance is inexpensive and is easy to maintain. Fun car to drive and work on so everyone else should REX it up and enjoy!Oct 31, 2010
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by Richard L
Nov 14, 2020
One of the greatest cheap coupes ever built...... Acura bring something like this back in a Hybrid or All Electric format with a manual tranny. It would sell like HOT CAKES!!!!Nov 14, 2020
by Badger J
Apr 10, 2013
This is great daily driver,great gas milage,and it has his and hers sport shifter,it has give me no trouble and is very dependable,its security system is a little sensitive but it was well worth the money.Apr 10, 2013
by Cj R
Oct 31, 2010
Nothing bad about this car.. it handles well and shreds around corners. Handling is superior to most vehicles that I've driven. Insurance is inexpensive and is easy to maintain. Fun car to drive and work on so everyone else should REX it up and enjoy!Oct 31, 2010
by Michael N
Apr 21, 2010
I love the car it has good suspension, and great looks. Has plenty of mods out for it and is pretty easy to work on. The interior is also quite good for a sports car and the interior lights are red which is pretty cool. And it also has no tractoion control which is cool. And gets great mileage 35 HWY MPG!Apr 21, 2010
by Benjamin D
Jan 22, 2010
All around good car. Quick, light, and good handling. Comfortable. I upgraded the suspension a little bit and also upgraded audio. Not a lot of room for speakers or anything but it sounds good once it is inside the vehicle.Jan 22, 2010
by Bobby W
Dec 09, 2009
The car is worthwhile whether as a daily commuter of
if you are building for a weekend racer. The only
downside if cost of insurance and modification but the
car can be pushed farther than one would expect. I'd
buy it again.Dec 09, 2009
by Keaka K
Nov 18, 2009
Good acceleration, and pretty good suspension, even for the base model. The Vtec really helps both with power and gas mileage. Barely uses any gas, and it's decently sporty. Overall the car is perfect for what it was made for.Nov 18, 2009
by Wade R
Nov 06, 2009
Great motor and transmission. The McPherson strut is just inferior to the older SLA suspension which happen to be the biggest downfall of the car. It has the turning radius of a naval vesil. Suspension it just to soft for a "sport tuned" suspension and it handles average at best. Interior is nice, but not high quality. Seats ripped. Steering wheel wore down. Some problems with the windows. Hatch leaks. Gas mileage is good,I average around 33-34 overall. Only problem is it takes premium and synthetic oil because of the high compression high-revving engine. It is fun to drive on weekends. Parts are still expensive for the car despite it being almost 8 years old. Get a GSR or an ITR instead.Nov 06, 2009
by Nikki R
Oct 06, 2009
Performance- acceleration is not that good, there is somewhat of a lag. For build, come on, all Hondas are tough, but I did have trouble with the headlight for a while. I love the appearance, both interior and exterior. Cost of ownership is perfect for any college kid, it runs good on gas and I rarely bring it in for maintenance. It could be more fun to drive if I could mod it.Oct 06, 2009
by Nestor C
Sep 29, 2009
Acura RSX-Type S con 210 HP, ABS, excelente calidad, buen desempeño, economia y potencia en equilibrio perfecto, la transmision manual de 6 velocidades permite una aceleracion sincronizada a la perfeccion haciendo divertido su manejo... recomendado a 5 estrellas. Buen carroSep 29, 2009
by Kent T
Aug 14, 2009
This car is very fun to drive. It handles like a dream, just point the car where ever you want and it goes there. Build quality is very strong, nothing really feels cheap. My only complaint is the bass from the bose stereo. It has a sub in it from the factory but its a joke.Aug 14, 2009
by Derek K
Aug 13, 2009
Great short throw shifter. Fast for a 4 cyl. Redlines
at 8k RPMs! Hugs the road well. Great car for
under 20k. When u hit the powerband it lunges
forward. Loaded with all the options. Great
everyday driver. Real sweet car. Aug 13, 2009
by Tony L
May 20, 2009
GREAT CAR LOVE IT, fast and reliable. just a great car to have and i would recommend it to anyone that i know. handles perfectly. well balanced. can sometimes get you in trouble if you are modding it. but other then that a great car:D LOVE ITMay 20, 2009
by Rick C
Feb 08, 2009
Fun car. Great all around. Great balance of ride, performance and sportiness. The steering is precise and provides great feedback. The transmission is crisp and fast. Handling is crisp but not harsh. Smooth engine. the VTEC provides great response throughout the entire RPM range.Feb 08, 2009
by Mike G
Dec 22, 2008
A fun car to own and drive, great on gas, decent on performance, and has much more room on the inside with the fastback design than most any coupe with standard trunk around. Its a Honda, so build quality and reliability are integral.Dec 22, 2008
by Anonymous
Jul 17, 2008
Simple mods make this car night/day in performance. This car has a little bit of performance, comfort, luxury, and anything else you can think of for the price. I love this car inside and out. FWD is its only flaw in my opinion, but even then, it's not a big deal for me since I don't drag race with it. A great daily driver. Jul 17, 2008
by Chelsa D
Jul 14, 2008
I miss this car so much! Great horsepower, torque, build, stereo system, racing style seats, easy shifting. I bought this car not knowing how to drive a stick shift and learned...it was pretty easy. Jul 14, 2008
by Corey B
Jul 14, 2008
Fantastic little sports coupe. Plenty of standard features that are options on more expensive cars.
Handling is superb, regardless of the FWD layout.
Simple clean good looks. No racy, spoilers, splitters, or exaggerated lines.
Effortless acceleration in any gear. VTEC is amazing... winding the car up in the lower gears is hard to resist.
Beautiful interior, excellent driving position, well bolstered sport seats.
Six speed transmission is a pleasure to use.
Hatchback design makes this/that more practical.
Aftermarket tuning options are endless.Jul 14, 2008
by Anonymous
Jul 02, 2008
Excellent this car gets up and goes 405 horsepower, aem cold air intaake, cluchmasters clutch.Jul 02, 2008
by Erich A
Jun 21, 2008
Not having a backseat sucks. The rest of the cars cool.Jun 21, 2008
by Colin O
Jun 18, 2008
Great Car! Good fuel mileage, good performance, stylish looks.Jun 18, 2008
by Kristopher L
May 05, 2008
I really had a lot of fun the 3 years I had this car. It was very sporty and I loved driving it everywhere. It was the first true car I've driven daily and I really miss driving around in it.May 05, 2008
by Daniel H
Mar 29, 2008
Nice car, insane ride, had a turbo, intercooler, and straight 3" pipes out the back, a little beat up though..Mar 29, 2008
by Matt L
Mar 18, 2008
I was actually looking at a Jeep when i saw this on the lot. Bought it used and it has been a great car. Corners well and picks up speed very quickly. Great car over all, no major repairs have been necessary since I got it three years ago.Mar 18, 2008
by Anonymous
Feb 28, 2008
Acura's RSX is a good car dont get me wrong, but if you want an Acura RSX, go ahead and get the Apec version. Feb 28, 2008
by Guillaume R
Feb 15, 2008
I love this car, great performance, VTEC from 50 km/h to Top Speed.Feb 15, 2008
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2004 Acura RSX type S
my friend has an 04 rsx type s...when he bought the car it was wrecked, but not unrepairable...we think it is an A spec. model but we are not sure...it does not have the A spec. spoiler, but that could have become missing in whatever accident occured...is there a way to tell by the vin # if it is an A spec. car? just curious...thanks
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Price my 2004 Acura Rsx Type S?
Need to sell, moving out of country in 12 months. So I have time to put for bid/negotiate etc. History: bought it new in 2004. 1st owner. No accidents. ALL maintenance records in hand. Clean carfax in hand dated 8/2019. Condition: 20K MILES. Passes smog. Pearl white oem paint. Garaged 99% of the year. I drive it 10 miles a week to stretch its legs then right back in the garage. no scratches, no oxidation, no swirl marks, no shopping cart dings, not even yellow headlights. Orig tires and wheels Smells great :) washed and waxed 3x /yr. Mods (I know doesnt mean anything but i will mention anyway): AEM intake Eibach lowering springs Custom Exhaust head to tail (done professionally no check engine light) A pillar gauge cluster. All Done by the same clean reputable shop with ALL papers in hand. Fun fact: I was flagged down by a Japanese man on the vegas strip who told me " your car numba 1!" And then another time a man told me @ a stoplight " you have the cleanest RSX yooooo!"
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Where are the vin numbers and k20a2 or a3 Identifications
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2004 Acura RSX Pricing
Original MSRP
$20,595 to $23,890Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent