RSX air conditioner problem

[WayOutCat]

hey,
i'm looking at a 2002 rsx type s, but i heard the AC belt has a tendency to slip off. is there a fix for that yet?

thanks

[crazy_canuck]

Hmmm i've never heard of that nor have I had that problem in my 02....

[WayOutCat]

that's good to hear.

i am trying to decide between the clear power advantage of the srt-4 and the practicality of the rsx-s. people say that inexpensive engine mods are available to make the rsx-s closer to the torque abilities of the srt-4, but i have read varying opinions about that.

hard choice. : (

[crazy_canuck]

SRT-4 = cheap, easy, and warrantied (as long as you stay stage 1 or 2 Mopar mods) power.

RSX = Very reliable, better looking, higher quality, huge aftermarket.

The SRT has a built engine, LSD and all, but i'd still take the RSX, speed isn't everything for me.

[paulkramer]

Yeah, there's really not that much in common between the two cars....

[crazy_canuck]

To quote Mendari, "they've got 4 wheels and doors but that's about it"

[Mendari]

Originally Posted by crazy_canuck

To quote Mendari, "they've got 4 wheels and doors but that's about it"

LOL,
With Toyota killing the production of the Celica, Ford killing the SVT Focus, the sporty 4-Cylinder market has shrunken dramatically.
What's your budget?

[WayOutCat]

well, monthly payments should be okay up to about $350, but i can't come up with a large enough lump sum all at once to buy a used car i like from an individual, so i have to buy something financed from a dealership. and my wife has convinced me to buy something less than five years old this time, so the rsx-type s is looking good.

[Mendari]

Originally Posted by WayOutCat

...monthly payments should be okay up to about $350...

I like the 4 cylinder Mazda 6 for around that price. Nice interior, lots of airbags and a 4yr/50k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Probably good insurance because it has four doors and low theft-rate.