is a 2002 acura rsx type s with 128,000 miles on it a good buy?

I've been looking for a car with somewhat of a compromise between fuel economy and performance. I'm a college kid and the rsx seems almost perfect with is 4 cylinder 200hp engine. Am i wrong?

  • I have owned a 2002 RSX Type S since new, and now have over 150K miles on it. I think it is probably the most reliable car I have ever owned and it has not been pampered. I take it to the dealer once a year for maintenance and excluding tires and brakes it needed little work of any sort before the 120K mile mark. I'm... Read More
  • You are right that it is a good compromise between performance and economy. Just keep in mind 128k is getting up there in mileage. It is an Acura...and they do last a good long time....but only if they have been well taken care of by the previous owner. Make sure you see a history of maintainance records from the... Read More
  • You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com
  • My 02 type-s has 128k miles on it and runs perfectly!! A buddy of mine has an 02 type-s with 175k miles on it and it looks and runs just as good as mine.
  • its a great car, but 128,00 is alot, so if it brakes down, since its an acura it is going to cost a more than reagular cars.
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