SilverKnight

While having my car in the service department, I came to see my saleman to ask about the RSX. He told me it's really hot. They sold 12 cars in less than a week. I ask for a test drive and he went to get the key (knowing that I'm not, by any chance, buying a RSX).
We drove in a red RSX-S. Overall, the car was nice. I didnt like excess plastic from the console, the celica-like exterior. The speedometer was nice. The stereo will be a b!tch to upgrade.
The car performance surprised me. I first shifted at 3500 but the saleman asked me to shift after 6000 to see the real RSX so I did.
Damn!!! there was a big chirp when it went from 1st to 2nd, and I didn't push it really hard. I wont be surprised when one of these sleepers pass me in the future.
I asked him about the performance chip removal deal and he told me no or at least he wasnt aware of it.
The experience was nice but I like the old look of the Integ better.
IMO, I'll pick the old design with the new engine any day over the new design.

e harmon

Cool. Was the engine smooth across the rev range, or did it get buzzy in the higher revs?

SilverKnight

uhhh ... I dont know. I'm not a stick guru. I havent driven stick for more than 2 yrs. All I know it when you shift from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3 ... it's not really smooth .. maybe it's just me.