I traded the Jeep of Doom™ in for an Acura RSX Type-S. This was not the car I intended to purchase, but it handled so well there was no other choice.

I will start with a brief list of items I do not like about the car.

1. The climate controls are chintzy and look like something that would be found on a Pontiac
2. The stereo is refined and comes with a nifty in dash six disc changer - which was relevant, in the dark days before Ipods
3. Unfortunately, the stereo could also use some more watts. This will eventually be remedied with some help from Phoenix Gold*

In contrast, there are several things that rule about this car. First, and very different from the truck I was driving, the steering is extremely precise. When the wheel is turned, the car immediately goes where pointed. Second, the suspension is excellent and well balanced. It is stiff enough to prevent body roll, but supple enough that driving over the metal plates used by the City of Atlanta to fix potholes does not knock the passengers into next week. Third, the styling of this car is extremely understated. For example, there is no bullshit wing on the trunk or goofy plastic body cladding to make it look fast. It just is fast. Fourth, the Acura RSX Type-S is not weighed down with useless equipment like power seats, ass warmers, or other dopey stuff intended to impress soccer moms. Finally, the sound of a VTEC engine at 7200 RPM is incredibly sweet.

This car is a precision machine - there is no slop in the steering, shifting, or even the climate controls. Quite a refreshing change from the American made vehicles I previously owned. However, Honda could improve this fine automobile by including REAR WHEEL DRIVE and a limited slip differential. Additionally, a drop top version would be swell. That said, I highly recommend the Acura RSX Type-S.

And one last thing - fuck all y’all broke ass motherfuckers who did not donate to the Smoove D Nissan Pathfinder Fund. Bitches.

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* Update: I crashed the car before getting around to this upgrade.