I'm 20 years old and have had two 2002 RSX's, one was a base model automatic with the 5spd sportshift, and the other was the 6spd type-s. I loved both of those cars, RSX hands down is an awesome car. I personally prefer the type-s because of that raw power, the base model however, was very convienent with the option of going into automatic or tiptronic. My base model handled very well so I could take those curvy roads when no one was around and just mash thru them. I liked my base model in every way better than the type-s EXCEPT for the power of that motor. I swapped out the block with a k24(2.4liter honda crv) and that thing was quick, that was the only thing that bugged me about the base model, it's not very quick, but if you're not looking for that then you'll be fine. Plus it has a different form of VTEC so even if you redline, it doesnt kill your gas. Botttom line, great looking car, comfortable car, great handling car, can be fast car, and great gas mileage.