Car thread! 1.8T GTI vs. RSX Type S

[Urinal Mint]

If you were buying a new car, which one of these two would you rather have? Why?



FYI: The car will not be modded (save for an ECU upgrade) and will never, ever, ever be taken to a track or raced on the street.

 

[Syringer]

RSX.

 

[ndee]

"The car will not be modded (save for an ECU upgrade) and will never, ever, ever be taken to a track or raced on the street. "

Yugo.

 

[CraigRT]

RSX only because of Honda's reliability and resale

the VW is likely faster though

 

[chin311]

just out of those two?

i guess since you arent doing ANY modding, RSX Type-S. but if you did modding, 1.8T for sure.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Which has more type R stickers?

 

[gregshin]

out of the box has to go to the RSX and even when modded i would still go RSX...just slap a turbo kit on that puppy and lay the smack down on some vw's

 

[fyleow]

Well he did say an ECU mod so with just that alone the GTI will be pushing over 200 hp, the engine also has a lot more low end torque compared to the RSX.

 

[chin311]

Originally posted by: fyleow
Well he did say an ECU mod so with just that alone the GTI will be pushing over 200 hp, the engine also has a lot more low end torque compared to the RSX.

ECU = chip?

if thats the case, i say GTI 1.8T, i forget the site, but there are some crazy chips out there for 1.8T's...

 

[NathanBWF]

I've driven both lots and i would say go with the RSX. I have a base model RSX and couldn't be happier...well, i guess if i had a type S i'd be happier but i think you get my drift. Plus you get that added comfort of the Honda/Acura reliability factor...

 

[efript]

Well he did say an ECU mod so with just that alone the GTI will be pushing over 200 hp, the engine also has a lot more low end torque compared to the RSX.

the rsx type-s produces 200 hp stock...

 

[Urinal Mint]

I'm saving my "fast car" money for a real car, like an S4 or M3.

Originally posted by: ndee
"The car will not be modded (save for an ECU upgrade) and will never, ever, ever be taken to a track or raced on the street. "

Yugo.

 

[boyRacer]

RSX... but you'll miss the turbo spool whine...

 

[Siddhartha]

Originally posted by: Syringer
RSX.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: NathanBWF
I've driven both lots and i would say go with the RSX. I have a base model RSX and couldn't be happier...well, i guess if i had a type S i'd be happier but i think you get my drift. Plus you get that added comfort of the Honda/Acura reliability factor...

i've driven both and i'd say rsxS no mods gti modded

 

[Encryptic]

I'd go with the RSX-S for reliability, not to mention you get 200 HP stock. VW's reliability seems to be going into the crapper from everything I've heard, although the GTI is a nice looking little car and reasonably quick stock.

A friend from work has a 2002 GTI 1.8T and likes it, although he's been in and out of the dealership for some stupid gremlin that keeps tripping the check engine light.

 

[Turkish]

1.8T GTI for sure!

 

[Ryan]

RSX.

 

[Vic]

Both cars are more or less the same performance-wise.

For comfort, interior quality, durability, and features, I would choose the GTI.

For reliability and resale, the RSX.

 

[JACKHAMMER]

Originally posted by: Vic
Both cars are more or less the same performance-wise.

For comfort, interior quality, durability, and features, I would choose the GTI.

For reliability and resale, the RSX.

Well put. I would probably buy the GTI my self.

 

[bigshot]

wait and get the RSX type R comin over to the states soon

Pics

 

[Chadder007]

I like the GTI myself more so than the RSX. Especially the 20th aniversary edition.....im still awaing the R32 to come and to test drive.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: bigshot
wait and get the RSX type R comin over to the states soon

Pics

sure is a nice boy racer car... ... but that's gonna be expensive... maybe around $27k... plus you'll be the envy of all ricers... which means your car will be a magnet for a brutal keyeing wherever you park.

 

[FuZoR]

I'd pick the RSX over the GTI only because im not fond of hatchbacks...

but for speed GTI all the way... and gotta love the Turbo

 

[CTrain]

Originally posted by: bigshot
wait and get the RSX type R comin over to the states soon

Pics

Yup, that is a fine looking car.
Whats the specs on it ???
I'm guessing the car is be in the $27000++ range.
Big target for theft though.