[Benjamin_Meier]

Hey! I've been in love with the Acura RSX for a while now, and I've been thinking about purchasing one as a first car. I'm a 19 year old dude, so I know insurance will be at least a little high. I've had my license for a year, and during that time, I've been driving my mom's RDX Turbo. Never been in a crash, never got a ticket, I like to believe I'm a safe driver, lol. I'll of course be getting a manual. I've seen similar threads, but they're all at least 5 years old. Any feedback? thanks!

 

[bonytony]

personally, i wouldn't see why not-- i'm actually in a similar situation myself!
if you can find one for decently cheap and hasn't already been beat half to death you could have a great time with it too!

 

[Bag of Hammers]

I am about your age and my RSX is my third car. If you are confident driving a manual than go for it. If you aren't, then I still don't see why not; you will certainly be a much better driver after driving an RSX for a year or so. My insurance is under $50 per month. It's a fun car, and totally worth it if you can pick one up on the cheap. Keep an eye out for trunk and quarterpanel rust.

 

[Shorty15c4]

Yeah, if you're 19, do your best to find a 5 speed manual base. Insurance is much cheaper on the base models. If you can, find an 02-04 base and not a 05-06. 02-04 are easier to mod.

I bought my 2002 Base manual 6 years ago and I still love it. It was my first car as well and learned how to drive manual in it.

 

[claymiester]

My RSX base auto was my first car back in '03. Always regretted it being an auto, but I finally fixed that .