Hey i was kinda having the same problem as you are having right now. I was really pumped about the rsx and i was so sure that it was the car i wanted. Then I took my older brothers advice who is a toyota mechanic, and he said to really look at the differences between the two. When I did i totally saw, ya maybe the acura was a better car but for the value you can't honestly beat the spec-v. In comparison the only real two advantages i saw with the rsx was the 20 extra horsepower which comes at a huge loss of tourque and the leather seating. Other than that the spec-v had same qualities and a way better sound system. I mean you can't beat the price, its just too big a difference. Up here in Canada to get a fully loaded spec-v, its about 28k after all taxes. the acura fully loaded and taxed up is just shy of 40k. thats 12 grand. think of the mods you could do with that much cash. When it comes down to it, its all about whats more important to you but in my opinion there isn't a car out there that offers so much for such a low price.
If you can afford both, I'd definately pick the RSX Type S. The quality on that car is really nice, especially the interior. It's a much better place to be in if you do a lot of driving, and just in general. As for the torque, yeah the Spec V has more, but it doesn't mean you can use it all(traction issues).
Buy the V-spec. It would be the smartest thing you could do with your money. Why would you buy a RSX when you could buy a WRX for the same price? If your comparing V-spec and RSX, the RSX is a waste of money.
Originally posted by BORNGEARHEAD Buy the V-spec. It would be the smartest thing you could do with your money. Why would you buy a RSX when you could buy a WRX for the same price? If your comparing V-spec and RSX, the RSX is a waste of money.
I agree with this, there is no better car than the Spec-V for the price.
I drove one on the track during the SE-R convention in the advanced group and smoked everything in sight. It is an awsome car for the money.
For the price of the RSX, you could buy a WRX or the upcoming EVO 7.
I might be partial to the spec.... after all I do sell them, but I have driven them both... they are both GREAT cars... period. Go for a test drive in the type-s turn hard... it pushes... go on the freeway... cruise at 3500 rpms.... around 70 or so... punch it.... hello, I said PUNCH it.... ok better downshift... now punch it... thats better... now the spec... turn hard "be careful" or your turn into the curb... instant response... now to the freeway... punch it.... SWEET! at 70 mph... in 6th it go's no need to downshift. wanna go fast with less effort ... and less $$$, go with the spec JUST DRIVE THEM.... you'll see what I mean.
Ask your dealer... Leather can be had from 900-1300 depending on the design. IE two tone... SER or SPEC-V logo's. Plus! You can write it in your loan, or lease. I sold a spec last month. A silver one, the cutomer had two tone silver(grey) and charcoal interior put in. It was CLEAN! All the cloth was gone even the door panels. Do it! ...I autocross and leather is slippery or I'd do it too.
Note.... If you went 60 months the leather would cost you about 25 dollars a month...
Originally posted by jdspecv Note.... If you went 60 months the leather would cost you about 25 dollars a month...
Nice Sales Pitch Which dealer in SoCal do you work for? I've driven the Spec V, and fell in love with the car. The shifts were crisp, and you could feel the torque, and it was screaming "More, I want more!" Inadvertantly on the test drive, I chirped the wheels in third gear, and the sales person just sort of cringed, and my best friend (who was with me) started laughing. I now have my heart set on that car (I can't afford a G35 ... yet), so I will probably be a proud owner soon.
Buy the Spec V... take the difference in the cost between that and rsx and dump it into the Spec V.... heck you'll make up the 20hp on header and intake alone...
yeah but with the crappy paint nissan uses, you will need to use some of that price difference and put into getting it repainted in future years... and then there is the aftermarket issue.... with the acura, there was aftermarket even before the car was fully released on the market... with the spec v... there is basicaly nothing... a few intakes and such but overall... more or less nothing.
I have the spec-v and it is fun to drive, but the paint has soured me on the car.. that and the fact the nissan has no aftermarket yet
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Originally posted by myoung Buy the Spec V... take the difference in the cost between that and rsx and dump it into the Spec V.... heck you'll make up the 20hp on header and intake alone...
Ya well even after factoring in the paint job, hell twice you still save cash on the spec-v. As for after market products, its a brand new car, with a brand new eingine hell give them a little bit and all the favorites will be there.
People, people...this is a Nissan forum, correct? Then why are you guys even considering that waste of money, alphabet soup POS?! GOOD GOD.....keep it real with your roots and get the beast!!!!!
I did go with the SE-R Spec-V and love it for the most part.. but nissan sure has some $h!tty a$$ed paint which makes me wish I had chosen the other car... I can say untill Nissan improves it's paint jobs I will not buy another one. And for alphabet soup... I would think SE-R Spec-V is a bit more alphabet soupish.. lots of letters there... even without adding the sentra part.
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Originally posted by HSentra People, people...this is a Nissan forum, correct? Then why are you guys even considering that waste of money, alphabet soup POS?! GOOD GOD.....keep it real with your roots and get the beast!!!!!
instant response... now to the freeway... punch it.... SWEET! 
depending on the design. IE two tone... SER or SPEC-V logo's. Plus! You can write it in your loan, or lease. I sold a spec last month. A silver one, the cutomer had two tone silver(grey) and charcoal interior put in. It was CLEAN! All the cloth was gone even the door panels. Do it! ...I autocross and leather is slippery or I'd do it too.
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