Celica GT-S or RSX-Type S, or just get a TSX

[Typical_Chinese]

I've been looking for a GTS for a while now, and it's pretty damn hard to find a clean GTS for a reasonable price. For example, an 80k KM GTS is being sold by a dealership for $12k+ haha, and there's a GTS with a dent in the door for $6200, which is pretty reasonable actually. On the other hand, RSX Type-S cars are all over Kijiji.

I read some reviews, seems like the Celica and the RSX are pretty equal in terms of what people like. Overall consensus is that the RSX is going to be faster, and has a better mod base/market. I don't know if I'll really be modding though other than aesthetics, so modding doesn't make the RSX a better car for me over the Celica. However, I can't seem to find a Celica GTS at all, and the RSX Type S are pretty common, but I'm just worried that they'll be driven hard and be in poor condition

Alternatively, I've been looking at the TSX. Sure it'll be less fun to drive and less fast than the RSX, but it's more luxurious and comfortable, and more mature, and it looks very nice with minor aesthetic mods.

What do people think? My budget's around $7.5k, just looking for a reliable, fun car without and hassles or stuff!

[403Gemini]

$7500 for one of the cars I would have killed to have when I was 21....

Kids are so spoiled these days.

IMO, get the RSX-S. Easier to find parts to fix it with. If I recall, the Celica has a transmission issue and has 20 less hp (also has the stigma of being a girls car)

[HiSpec]

Originally posted by 403Gemini
$7500 for one of the cars I would have killed to have when I was 21....

Kids are so spoiled these days.

IMO, get the RSX-S. Easier to find parts to fix it with.

I believe both the RSX-S or TSX is a good choice. Both have a reliable and competent motor.

Also, the 6MT in both cars are smooth and slick!!

[tirebob]

I may be wrong on this, but were not the RSX'S built in the US while the TSX is built in Japan? I would rather have the TSX over the RSX anyways (I prefer 4 doors over 2 doors for convenience) but even still, if I was picking one based on build quality, Japan over USA any day of the week!

[A2VR6]

^ both were built in Japan. I've driven all 3 and I prefer the RSX-S to the Celiac. The k20 is a gem of a motor. The TSX and RSX drive very differently. The tsx is a little more softer, has a better ride and the k24 has a totally different power delivery to the k20. Imho the k24 is a little nicer to drive around town due to more low end torque.

[BigShow]

80k km GTS, might be worth paying that extra premium if that's the car you're after.

[A790]

TSX all the way.

Much easier to resell down the road.

[relyt92]

I'd also hop on and say TSX. Still an absolute ton of aftermarket for the car, has some excellent headlights, and a lot more mature and comfortable.

[Squishy]

I'll sell you my turbo 04 tsunami edition celica

[J.M.]

TSX. I've been looking for one myself haha

[A790]

Originally posted by J.M.
TSX. I've been looking for one myself haha

Manhatten has one for sale right now in the marketplace.

[Typical_Chinese]

I think between Reddit, googling and stuff, I'm leaning more and more towards the Type S or the TSX for now haha! Would also have to consider insurance though, hm..

[InRich]

TSX or the RSX-S. Drop the celica. trash. have u even driven any of these cars? I remember the celica being sooooo bad when I was looking at them back in 2001. Bought the Prelude SE back then.

[roll_over]

The obvious choice is a Honda Fit

[Errol.]

I've owned a tsx and currently own a rsx type s. I wish i kept my tsx.

[FunWheelDrive]

I bought an 07 TSX 6spd about two months ago and love it! I would get another one if I didn't have this one.

[danno]

Kinda shocked about the love for the tsx, i like the rsx type s my self but maybe i need to look at the tsx.

[Darkane]

'06+ tsx. Best 2.4 K Honda made thus far

[Neil4Speed]

Both are great, but I really think the RSX-S is one of the best cars Acura made. Its hard to find a clean one, but just timeless styling. There is one in front of my building (late model year, I think an 05), in White and still looks beautiful. They also came in a nice bronzed orange.

Not sure what kind of stage you are in your life, but I would consider that. The TSX is a great car, but there is something really nice about having a coupe. The RSX is pretty practical too, good seating for 4 and with the hatch you can actually put things through.

The TSX is a heavier car, and definitely feels better built (less road noise etc).

Drive both and I'm sure you will figure out which one is "more you".

[Asian_defender]

RSX all the way, that was the last good hatch that Honda will ever make
Only problem is the moisture in the headlights that makes the bulb burn out quickly. Otherwise its one of the most solid cars I've ever owned