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exDubber · 12-21-07, 07:57 PM

Hey guys I'm new to the forums here. I just sold my 03 GTI 1.8T and am looking to get into an acura so I figured I'd come here and ask you guys for some advice. I found an 03 Type-S for $10900 (for sale by a wholesaler) and was wondering if you guys could tell me if this is a good deal or if I'm getting scammed here. I will obviously go and see the car and test drive it but I figured I would run it by you guys first. Here's the links:

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

http://cnj.craigslist.org/car/510253251.html

The cars.com link has the carfax report.

n0s_speed · 12-22-07, 12:23 AM

to acuraworld.

i'd say take it. for an 03 with 88k miles, that's not bad. mine's 05 and my mileage is around there already.

djbme83 · 12-22-07, 03:56 PM

looks like a good deal to me

exDubber · 12-23-07, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by djbme83

looks like a good deal to me

is the mileage a bit high or does it still have a long way to go? i know hondas are very reliable cars but just wondering if this is any different for the engine in the type-s

*Nikon1* · 12-23-07, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by exDubber

is the mileage a bit high or does it still have a long way to go? i know hondas are very reliable cars but just wondering if this is any different for the engine in the type-s

IMO - if the scheduled maintenance (oil & filter, Timing belt, etc) have been done, a Honda / Acura engine will go for 250,000 easily. My `94 Teg had 197,000 when I sold it a year ago - and now it's at 212,000 and still running!

to AW -- better late than never

exDubber · 12-23-07, 05:05 PM

thanks for the welcome...i know the type-s has a timing chain and not a timing belt...when do you guys suggest that the chain be changed?

*Nikon1* · 12-23-07, 05:09 PM

Sorry - old skool - it was a timing belt /now a chain. As far as interval, I'm not sure but will try to look it up. I always change it a few thousand before the recommendation as the Honda is an "interference" engine - and it's cheaper to replace it before you have to (read, bend valves/ broken pistons).

Slynky · 12-23-07, 07:23 PM

Can't remember for sure but it's like, 90k or 100k. I did it on two hondas. Assuming the RSX is the same.

exDubber · 12-23-07, 07:26 PM

the guy at the dealer said the person who had the car last installed a cold air intake, but when i popped the hood i didnt see a cai...am i missing something? i see that there is no stock air filter box but i dont see a cai either. if theres anything unusual looking about this engine bay please let me know. i know on the dubs you can tell when someone rearranged the engine bay to install a supercharger or turbo charger, but i dont really know anything about rearranging the acura engine bays. thanks again

n0s_speed · 12-24-07, 02:26 AM

the cai is there. for the rsx, the cai runs under the battery through the fender then behind the front bumper.

here's how the engine should look like with the stock intake. pic below:

*Nikon1* · 12-24-07, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by n0s_speed

the cai is there. for the rsx, the cai runs under the battery through the fender then behind the front bumper.

here's how the engine should look like with the stock intake. pic below:

Nicely done, Willie!!

Slynky · 12-24-07, 10:15 AM

to Willie!

exDubber · 12-24-07, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Slynky

to Willie!

alright thanks for all the help guys

Slynky · 12-24-07, 03:27 PM

You know, if you are concerned...I think there are a lot of places one can go to that will spend about 20-30 minutes on your car checking it out for you for, like, $50-$75. The owner shouldn't mind. Not sure about dealers. Be sure to check out the warranty (if any).

And come back and stay in touch. Best bunch of help and joking around you can get here.

02RSXs.owner · 12-26-07, 02:48 PM

that is definetly a deal. everything looks good to me, even the engine is clean!

i think a stock with that much milage is about 11-13,00$ right? well you get it for 10g's and the goodies with it. (rims and kit).

I have an injen cai on my type s, if your still concern about not finding the intake, check your front driver side wheel, if you see a pipe running down to the bumper, then your good.

12-21-07, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
exDubber Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Age: 19 Posts: 10	I have a question... Hey guys I'm new to the forums here. I just sold my 03 GTI 1.8T and am looking to get into an acura so I figured I'd come here and ask you guys for some advice. I found an 03 Type-S for $10900 (for sale by a wholesaler) and was wondering if you guys could tell me if this is a good deal or if I'm getting scammed here. I will obviously go and see the car and test drive it but I figured I would run it by you guys first. Here's the links: http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true http://cnj.craigslist.org/car/510253251.html The cars.com link has the carfax report.

12-22-07, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
n0s_speed -=M2V4P=- Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA Age: 25 Posts: 14,125 Your Mood: Car 1: 05 Acura RSX-S Car 2: 06 Yamaha R6- traded in Car 3: 07 Honda CBR1000RR	to acuraworld. i'd say take it. for an 03 with 88k miles, that's not bad. mine's 05 and my mileage is around there already. __________________ RSX-S 2005 Honda CBR1000RR 2007 RED/BLACK Current Upgrade - Proton Front Signal Lights - Competition Works Fender Eliminator - ProGrip Tank Protector - Shogun Frame Slider - StompGrip Tank Pad - Jardine D/O S/O - Puig Darksmoke Windscreen - SpeedoHealer

12-22-07, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
djbme83 Teh Danger Ranger Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 25 Posts: 21,495 Your Mood: Car 1: 06 RSX-s	looks like a good deal to me __________________ 2006 RSX Type-s Pioneer AVH-P5700DVD Indash DVD Remote Start * Painted Calipers * Injen CAI

12-23-07, 05:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nikon1 AW Resident P0STING Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast PA & South Jersey Age: 56 Posts: 11,742 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 RSX Type-S Car 2: 2003 RSX Xmods	Sorry - old skool - it was a timing belt /now a chain. As far as interval, I'm not sure but will try to look it up. I always change it a few thousand before the recommendation as the Honda is an "interference" engine - and it's cheaper to replace it before you have to (read, bend valves/ broken pistons). __________________ Nikon1 Perfect paranoia is perfect awareness!

12-23-07, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Slynky AW resident 'old fart' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McDonough, GA Age: 57 Posts: 9,793 Your Mood: Car 1: '06 RSX-S Car 2: '06 RSX (wife's) Car 3: '89 CRX (sold)	Can't remember for sure but it's like, 90k or 100k. I did it on two hondas. Assuming the RSX is the same. __________________ *Appearance* Mods: G2 (red) caliper paint; 20%/32% charcoal window-tint; Acura A-spec front/side/rear body-kit; A-spec high wing; 5-Zigen FN01R-C Gloss Black (17X7) wheels; JDM rear wiper plug *Performance* Mods: Injen CAI; Eibach Pro Kit springs; Progress f/r anti-sway bars _____________________________________________ Acquaintance, n. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. A degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous. (Ambrose Bierce)

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12-23-07, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
exDubber Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Age: 19 Posts: 10	thanks for the welcome...i know the type-s has a timing chain and not a timing belt...when do you guys suggest that the chain be changed?

12-23-07, 07:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
exDubber Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Age: 19 Posts: 10	the guy at the dealer said the person who had the car last installed a cold air intake, but when i popped the hood i didnt see a cai...am i missing something? i see that there is no stock air filter box but i dont see a cai either. if theres anything unusual looking about this engine bay please let me know. i know on the dubs you can tell when someone rearranged the engine bay to install a supercharger or turbo charger, but i dont really know anything about rearranging the acura engine bays. thanks again

12-24-07, 02:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
n0s_speed -=M2V4P=- Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA Age: 25 Posts: 14,125 Your Mood: Car 1: 05 Acura RSX-S Car 2: 06 Yamaha R6- traded in Car 3: 07 Honda CBR1000RR	the cai is there. for the rsx, the cai runs under the battery through the fender then behind the front bumper. here's how the engine should look like with the stock intake. pic below: __________________ RSX-S 2005 Honda CBR1000RR 2007 RED/BLACK Current Upgrade - Proton Front Signal Lights - Competition Works Fender Eliminator - ProGrip Tank Protector - Shogun Frame Slider - StompGrip Tank Pad - Jardine D/O S/O - Puig Darksmoke Windscreen - SpeedoHealer

12-24-07, 10:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Slynky AW resident 'old fart' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McDonough, GA Age: 57 Posts: 9,793 Your Mood: Car 1: '06 RSX-S Car 2: '06 RSX (wife's) Car 3: '89 CRX (sold)	to Willie! __________________ *Appearance* Mods: G2 (red) caliper paint; 20%/32% charcoal window-tint; Acura A-spec front/side/rear body-kit; A-spec high wing; 5-Zigen FN01R-C Gloss Black (17X7) wheels; JDM rear wiper plug *Performance* Mods: Injen CAI; Eibach Pro Kit springs; Progress f/r anti-sway bars _____________________________________________ Acquaintance, n. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. A degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous. (Ambrose Bierce)

12-24-07, 03:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Slynky AW resident 'old fart' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McDonough, GA Age: 57 Posts: 9,793 Your Mood: Car 1: '06 RSX-S Car 2: '06 RSX (wife's) Car 3: '89 CRX (sold)	You know, if you are concerned...I think there are a lot of places one can go to that will spend about 20-30 minutes on your car checking it out for you for, like, $50-$75. The owner shouldn't mind. Not sure about dealers. Be sure to check out the warranty (if any). And come back and stay in touch. Best bunch of help and joking around you can get here. __________________ *Appearance* Mods: G2 (red) caliper paint; 20%/32% charcoal window-tint; Acura A-spec front/side/rear body-kit; A-spec high wing; 5-Zigen FN01R-C Gloss Black (17X7) wheels; JDM rear wiper plug *Performance* Mods: Injen CAI; Eibach Pro Kit springs; Progress f/r anti-sway bars _____________________________________________ Acquaintance, n. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. A degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous. (Ambrose Bierce)

12-26-07, 02:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
02RSXs.owner noob Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Leandro Age: 24 Posts: 920 Your Mood: Car 1: 2002 RSX TYPE-S Car 2: 2006 WRX	that is definetly a deal. everything looks good to me, even the engine is clean! i think a stock with that much milage is about 11-13,00$ right? well you get it for 10g's and the goodies with it. (rims and kit). I have an injen cai on my type s, if your still concern about not finding the intake, check your front driver side wheel, if you see a pipe running down to the bumper, then your good.

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