| jwaters |
I'm just curious to hear what everyone's top 5 wish list for the MDX is. It's a great vehicle, but possibly not as superior to the competition as the 1st gen IMHO. I hope Acura adds feature content over time to keep it fresh, instead of letting it wither on the vine like the RL.
Anyway, mine would probably be the following:
-6 speed auto w/ paddle shifters
-Power folding sideview mirrors
-Keyless access/start
-Upgraded NAV (higher screen resolution/better graphics)
-Optional 2nd row captains chairs
Since I'm not in a huge hurry, hopefully we'll see at least a couple of these for 2009 when I plan to buy. :) |
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| porkchop |
| How about standard Roof rails and crossbar, turbocharge, more HP, Better XM/AM/FM reception, Improve sound system, and longer warranty. I know this is a far fetch. |
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| crazymjb |
Active headlights
Mike |
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| gmc74 |
quote:
Originally posted by porkchop
How about standard Roof rails and crossbar, turbocharge, more HP, Better XM/AM/FM reception, Improve sound system, and longer warranty. I know this is a far fetch.
I concur... Not sure I need the turbocharger or more horsepower, but I certainly wouldn't turn it down |
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| Steameng8 |
I would like the following on the next MDX:
1. The old rain sensing windshield wipers(like my 04 MDX).
2. The immediate working back up camera(like my 04 MDX) + the ability to switch it on when driving.
3. Keyless entry and push button start.
4. Navi connected to real time weather radar.
5. A bluetooth phone system that would let you load addresses from more types of phones or from a notebook comuter.
6. A special discount from Acura depending on how may MDX cars you had bought in the past including a no hassle and no local dealer mark up on th eprice.
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| LionSpeed |
1. Keyless entry and push button start/stop.
2. Cooled A/C seats.
3. A LCD option hook up for my mac mini.
4. Auto windows roll up (not not roll down)
5. Keyless engine start. |
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| dj-mdx2 |
quote:
Originally posted by LionSpeed
1. Keyless entry and push button start/stop.
2. Cooled A/C seats.
3. A LCD option hook up for my mac mini.
4. Auto windows roll up (not not roll down)
5. Keyless engine start.
You DO have auto roll up on the front windows.
Agree with most of the posts. Not sure about the turbocharging.
Hybrid option would be nice, and fuel cell or electric version in the near future would be welcome. HUD like on the Buick Enclave would be nice for a geek like me.
Remember sgtglok's wish for front-loaded machine gun before? Or was it flamethrowers? Pretty handy for obnoxious drivers. |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by dj-mdx2
You DO have auto roll up on the front windows.
My bad. What I meant to say is:
Remote control window roll up. :29: |
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| Husker4theSpurs |
1) Rain-sensitive wipers
2) Hybrid Option
3) Non-high compression engine with less horsepower so Premium Octane fuel isn't required. (Again I understand why they did so -- to be able to sell 300hp for marketing reasons, but personally I'd rather have a few less horsies and be able to use regular fuel.)
4) Cooled seats (for those hot summer days with a black interior)
5) Power liftgate and heated rear seats as separate stand-alone options apart from rear DVD pkg.
6) More efficient/less clunky/more easily manageable Driver Info system (just isn't exactly the most user-friendly even after getting accustomed to it).
7) Dimming side mirrors |
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| gmc74 |
quote:
Originally posted by LionSpeed
1. Keyless entry and push button start/stop.
2. Cooled A/C seats.
3. A LCD option hook up for my mac mini.
4. Auto windows roll up (not not roll down)
5. Keyless engine start.
I think we may gave been separated at birth.
this is pretty much my wish liust as well |
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| vicpai |
quote:
Originally posted by dj-mdx2
........Hybrid option would be nice, and fuel cell or electric version in the near future would be welcome..........
...a V6 Diesel engine would be an even better choice (Honda supposedly has a state-of-the-art ultra efficient and ultra clean Diesel in Europe right now). They are bringing it here to the U.S. in a couple years. Hopefully they have the good sense to offer it in the MDX as well :rolleyes: .....they sometimes do really IDIOTIC stuff (like the decision to go with a WORTHLESS POS gas-guzzling turbocharged 4 cylinder in the RDX, instead of a nice, smooth, refined V6)
Agree with most other stuff other posters have mentioned, except for: What's wrong with the sound system?? .....I think the ELS surround sound system is simply awesome in its current form!!!.....light years ahead of the mediocre Bose in the 2001-2006 MDX
....the "slow backup camera issue" is most likely a "bug" that will be fixed for the '08 models
....and we probably won't see things like "cooled seats". These things will drive the price up too much. However, a "smart key system" would be nice.....and "dynamic laser guided cruise control with Collision Mitigating Braking System" as is available on the RL, would also be a "nice to have" option. |
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| vicpai |
quote:
Originally posted by Steameng8
I would like the following on the next MDX:
1. The old rain sensing windshield wipers(like my 04 MDX).
2. The immediate working back up camera(like my 04 MDX) + the ability to switch it on when driving.
3. Keyless entry and push button start.
4. Navi connected to real time weather radar.
5. A bluetooth phone system that would let you load addresses from more types of phones or from a notebook comuter.
6. A special discount from Acura depending on how may MDX cars you had bought in the past including a no hassle and no local dealer mark up on th eprice.
:2:
.......TWO 2007 MDXs in the family!! :eek: ...Acura better listen up to your wishlist very carefully :D |
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| Husker4theSpurs |
quote:
Originally posted by Husker4theSpurs
1) Rain-sensitive wipers
2) Hybrid Option
3) Non-high compression engine with less horsepower so Premium Octane fuel isn't required. (Again I understand why they did so -- to be able to sell 300hp for marketing reasons, but personally I'd rather have a few less horsies and be able to use regular fuel.)
4) Cooled seats (for those hot summer days with a black interior)
5) Power liftgate and heated rear seats as separate stand-alone options apart from rear DVD pkg.
6) More efficient/less clunky/more easily manageable Driver Info system (just isn't exactly the most user-friendly even after getting accustomed to it).
7) Dimming side mirrors
I forgot to include the Smart Key system ... Push Start/Stop. |
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| m500 |
My top 5 with are as follow:
-300+ torque rating
-Standard Power lift gate on all model
-6 speed auto w/ paddle shifters
-Power folding sideview mirrors
-Keyless access/start |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by gmc74
I think we may gave been separated at birth.
yo yo blood, my brother from a different mother ... hehehe.
Anyway, I would like to extend my TOP 5 wish list:
1. Make my MDX a V8, 380 horse, 8 speed AUTO transmision (like the 2009 RX460).
2. An extra digit in my regular pay check.
3. A mistress .. heck make that two mistresses that can give a good HAND ... wash (it's a car wash you dirty mind people).
4. Make my MDX doors open like butterfly wings (like the Delorean. I don't really care for bikers, infact they have to duck when I open my doors. LOL).
5. An "ice maker" for my margarita inside the glove box.
.... hey hey, why are you shaking your head for? ... this is after all just a WISH list. hehehe |
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| drjay |
quote:
Originally posted by Husker4theSpurs
1) Rain-sensitive wipers
2) Hybrid Option
3) Non-high compression engine with less horsepower so Premium Octane fuel isn't required. (Again I understand why they did so -- to be able to sell 300hp for marketing reasons, but personally I'd rather have a few less horsies and be able to use regular fuel.)
4) Cooled seats (for those hot summer days with a black interior)
5) Power liftgate and heated rear seats as separate stand-alone options apart from rear DVD pkg.
6) More efficient/less clunky/more easily manageable Driver Info system (just isn't exactly the most user-friendly even after getting accustomed to it).
7) Dimming side mirrors
I forgot to include the Smart Key system ... Push Start/Stop.
Gotta agree with Husker4theSpurs, now that he's added push-button start/stop to the list. |
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| gmc74 |
quote:
Originally posted by LionSpeed
yo yo blood, my brother from a different mother ... hehehe.
Anyway, I would like to extend my TOP 5 wish list:
1. Make my MDX a V8, 380 horse, 8 speed AUTO transmision (like the 2009 RX460).
2. An extra digit in my regular pay check.
3. A mistress .. heck make that two mistresses that can give a good HAND ... wash (it's a car wash you dirty mind people).
4. Make my MDX doors open like butterfly wings (like the Delorean. I don't really care for bikers, infact they have to duck when I open my doors. LOL).
5. An "ice maker" for my margarita inside the glove box.
.... hey hey, why are you shaking your head for? ... this is after all just a WISH list. hehehe
Why do we wish for nice things in the 08??? It isn't like any of us are getting rid of our 07s...
My 2012 wish list is -
Hybrid Engine with 60 MPG and 400 HP
Cooled seats with massage feature
I'll take #3 from above, screw the wash...
Those cooled drink holders in the Dodge (Cobalt I think) would be pretty nice here in AZ.
Smart Cruise Control
Power Lift Gate
Mac Mini in the dash, bluetooth network link to my phone for internet surfing |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by gmc74
Mac Mini in the dash, bluetooth network link to my phone for internet surfing
Yes, yes you've just made my day. It would very very nice if they can put the mini in the dash. I've opened up the center DVD/CD center console, & believe me you, there's room to play... I've got a hold of an iphone & oh boy it is sweet. They should try the fingers touch screen on all NAV sys & run OS 10 for multimedia & internet like the iphone does. By the way, looks like microsoft surface has come in play as well. |
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| gmc74 |
I am not a big iPhone fan, I like buttons rather than touchscreen, plus the lack of 3g support turns me off. I use my Blackjack as a bluetooth modem for my laptop, and it works like a champ (not sure if iPhone supports this).
If you mount a mac mini in there, and figure out a way to toggle the screen for it, you can use the blackjack as a modem... not the safest thing for driving, but it is fun! |
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| Dr. Ken |
| How about a "Find the nearest Starbucks" command on the voice navigation? |
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| gmc74 |
quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Ken
How about a "Find the nearest Starbucks" command on the voice navigation?
That reminds me, I put blockbuster in the other day, and all of the items that came up were in Canada... anyone else have this issue? Does Acura of US have an issue with Blockbuster? |
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| SilverSleeper |
- Climate controlled seats
- Smart Key with push button start
- Remote Start
- Better support for cellphone/smart phones
- 6-speed Auto
- Standard roof rails with cross bars
- Hard drive based Navi with ability to download map updates
- Ability to sync with blackberry type device and read emails with option to respond
- Ability to wirelessly transfer audio files, movies, etc directly to the vehicle |
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| Fabvsix |
| A built in Margaritaville machine ! Forget that glove box thought LionSpeed..... |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by Fabvsix
A built in Margaritaville machine ! Forget that glove box thought LionSpeed.....
NICE! hey I want one just like that. I can get busy with that all day long.
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| Fabvsix |
| And I've got just the gas to provide it! Cadillac Marg all the way baby! :1: |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by Fabvsix
And I've got just the gas to provide it! Cadillac Marg all the way baby! :1:
With this 7 months old pic, I assume they are now nothing but empty bottles? |
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| Fabvsix |
Nah, I've got a nice supply of nothing but GOOD Tequilla:
Copas Anjeo
Don Julio Anejo
Tonala Anejo
Tesarlo: Blanco
Pura Sangrita
Tezon Anejo
to name a few......Burp.......:1: |
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| gmc74 |
quote:
Originally posted by Fabvsix
Nah, I've got a nice supply of nothing but GOOD Tequilla:
Copas Anjeo
Don Julio Anejo
Tonala Anejo
Tesarlo: Blanco
Pura Sangrita
Tezon Anejo
to name a few......Burp.......:1:
I am starting to think someone has rehab in their future :2:
I prefer Cabo for the tekillya... but my drink of choice is Crown Royal |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by gmc74
I am starting to think someone has rehab in their future :2:
I prefer Cabo for the tekillya... but my drink of choice is Crown Royal
rehab? nah. cirrhosis maybe. :2: |
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| Fabvsix |
yeah like Crown Royal is any better for your liver........LMAO.....
I don't drink daily. If so its a glass of red wine. The TAKILLYA is for weekend parties. Isn't that what lifes about ? We are all going to die one day, so why not enjoy while it last?
I eat salads everyday (home made) with olive oil and red wine vinegar! I drink at least 12 glasses of water daily (no soda's for me NONE). I walk every moring for 45 minutes. My cholesterol is 159, blood pressure 109 over 69. Rest rate is 62. I DON'T EAT FAST FOOD! I grow most of my veggies and fruit.......Its not me who needs a doctor blanch ! :eek: :eek: :eek: :cool: Heck stress is enough to kill ya these days too! Just yesterday it was announced on the local news that "DIET" soda is linked to heart disease! I'll stick to my boring water! Oh I drink coffee once in a blue moon too! So how many of you will admit that your a diet soda whore??????????????????????????????????????????????
Yeah......................................:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: |
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| gmc74 |
I drink a cup or two of coffee a day, and mostly water after that. I have been known to mix in suger free flavored sparkling water as well, which I am sure causes the same issues as regular diet soda.
I am by no means the spokesperson of good health! My wife works out enough for both of us :) |
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| Fabvsix |
| AS the sign says........;) |
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| Fabvsix |
| Is it FRIDAY yet? :2: :2: |
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| gmc74 |
| Must be a slow day for you.. I wish it were Friday, I would be out by the pool soaking up some rays |
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| ryno29 |
1. Power Liftgate on my Tech
2. More low-end torque
3. Radio Display System
4. Fold Flat 2nd row seats
5. Better designed dash display. Why should I have to search for the ambiant temp? |
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| techm8n |
1. 300lbs. torque @ 2500RPM
2. 6-Speed Auto-Trans
3. Lockable center differential with 4-LOW option
4. Four piston caliper brakes
5. Roomier 3rd row seats |
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| ductman |
My improvement: South African Flame Thrower
To stop those people from washing your windows at traffic lights |
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| LionSpeed |
| If only Apple releases a 12" iMac then it would be perfect for the X. :) |
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| Fabvsix |
| Are you finished painting? Do you eat BIRD for thanksgiving? ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) :D |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by Fabvsix
Are you finished painting? Do you eat BIRD for thanksgiving? ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) :D
About 30% done. Made the job much easier thanks to the Honda 3HP pressure wash. My cousin accidently lost a piece of his thigh for playing with the washer. Man I think I can cut meat with that. :)
Bird (turkey, chicken) is tradition for thanksgiving blah blah.... Boring. How about dog for next thursday. Now that's something new eh? :2: |
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| Fabvsix |
I've got Diestel local raised "young and tender" turkey's. $40 bucks a pop too! Not your commodity tuff boring dried out turkey!
No dogs for me......barf....... |
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| jsonmdx07 |
My Wish List:
1.Keyless Start/Stop
2.Adactive front lighting
3.Auto folding mirror
4.Auto wiper
5.Hybrid |
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| bigdivot1 |
All the above...and
Remote start
Heated steering wheel
Auto pilot
In-flight hostess
cappucino machine |
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| Fabvsix |
| Aw hell and make sure to add a "Lucchase boot polisher" and a 3 hp pressure washer! :rolleyes: |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by Fabvsix
Aw hell and make sure to add a "Lucchase boot polisher" and a 3 hp pressure washer! :rolleyes:
Hell, I don't even remember what I bought. It's actually a 6HP mother of pressure washer. LOL. It uses the least amount of water with the tremendous blow pressure.
:) |
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| LionSpeed |
Muuaahaaaaa!. My new dvd players are here! HD (Toshiba HD XA-2)& Blu-ray (Panasonic DMP BD-10A), a perfect match. :29:
P.S. The Toshiba one is a crazy machine. This is the only one thus far that I've seen, makes regular standard DVD looks near hi-def. All other so-claimed upscale 1080P are fake with the capital J (JUNK). |
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| gotMDX |
tv tuner
cooled/heated strg wheel
cooled/heated drink holders |
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| gotMDX |
quote:
Originally posted by gotMDX
tv tuner
cooled/heated strg wheel
cooled/heated drink holders
add:
monitoring system- records outside activities while driving or parked viewable 24/7 via internet
2nd/ 3rd row seatbelt off warning- to alert me when my rugrats are unbuckled when X is in motion
std roof rk, bsm, tow pkg
dual moonroof
remote-control retractable antenna w/ flag- pops up to easily locate my X in the parking lot...:D |
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| mclam13 |
My Top Five:
1. auto dimming rearview mirror. I asked about this on when i was looking at the car. The salesman told me that Acura thinks the back window is dark enought that you dont need one. B.S.
2. Some kind of ipod jack, that works.
3. dont have to use super gas
4.side folding mirrors
5.keyless start/stop |
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| rb101 |
HYbrid model that shuts down a couple cylinders at highway crusing.
IPOD hookup
Tiptronic paddle shifter |
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| rb101 |
| How much for th CD's? |
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| bronxblaza117 |
1. keyless start
2. 6 speed auto
3. power folding side view mirrors
4. 20" rims
5. real wood grain interior(or a lighter color, the imitation wood grain is barely visible in my black on black MDX) |
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| uncal |
1. Thicker, padded steering wheel
2. Less obnoxious Low Fuel indicator.
3. Location text on the NAV screen at bottom, e.g. "I-95, Alexandria VA"
4. NAV estimated arrival time display.
5. Heated seat switches reset to Off when ignition is turned off. |
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| uncal |
quote:
Originally posted by mclam13
My Top Five:
1. auto dimming rearview mirror. I asked about this on when i was looking at the car. The salesman told me that Acura thinks the back window is dark enought that you dont need one. B.S.
Then why did they add it for '08? |
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| bimmerguy288 |
quote:
Originally posted by uncal
3. Location text on the NAV screen at bottom, e.g. "I-95, Alexandria VA"
So the Nav. in the MDX does not show the name of the street you are currently driving on? My Sienna and Lexus RX330 do but the bimmer doesn't. I really hate it when it doesn't show the name of the street at the bottom. |
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| eujinc |
quote:
Originally posted by bimmerguy288
So the Nav. in the MDX does not show the name of the street you are currently driving on? My Sienna and Lexus RX330 do but the bimmer doesn't. I really hate it when it doesn't show the name of the street at the bottom.
It does show the name of the street. To uncal's point, it would be nice to see the city/state in addition to the street especially for roads like I-95 which stretches from Maine to Florida. |
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| bimmerguy288 |
quote:
Originally posted by eujinc
It does show the name of the street. To uncal's point, it would be nice to see the city/state in addition to the street especially for roads like I-95 which stretches from Maine to Florida.
Thanks, eujinc. I live in Clarksville, MD, pretty close to you. We are likely to get a MDX in few weeks before the sale tax hike.
My wish list:
1. Power foldiing mirror.
2. Real wood instead of fake wood.
3. Higher grade materials in some parts of the interior, like the door handles
4. Body color match bumpers.
5. 2nd row seats that can move a few inchs back and forth. |
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| uncal |
quote:
Originally posted by eujinc
It does show the name of the street. To uncal's point, it would be nice to see the city/state in addition to the street especially for roads like I-95 which stretches from Maine to Florida.
Yes, that's right. Also, a preview of upcoming turns on the main screen ...
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| eujinc |
quote:
Originally posted by bimmerguy288
Thanks, eujinc. I live in Clarksville, MD, pretty close to you. We are likely to get a MDX in few weeks before the sale tax hike.
Hey bimmerguy288, we're practically neighbors. It's a pretty good time to get your hands on the X, with the lease offer and also the 2.9% financing now on the 2008s. When exactly is the tax hike? |
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| eujinc |
quote:
Originally posted by uncal
Yes, that's right. Also, a preview of upcoming turns on the main screen ...
If you mean something like below, you can setup the nav to show side-by-side display. That's what I have mine set to as the default. |
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| SKIP2IT |
| JUST TWO THAT'S TWO 33 YEAR OLD RED HEADS...THATS ALL |
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| bimmerguy288 |
quote:
Originally posted by eujinc
Hey bimmerguy288, we're practically neighbors. It's a pretty good time to get your hands on the X, with the lease offer and also the 2.9% financing now on the 2008s. When exactly is the tax hike?
Not sure about the exact date. But it was passed by the MD house and senate. It's inevitable. 20% sale tax hike and 100% title fee hike. |
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| phins2rt |
quote:
Originally posted by bimmerguy288
Not sure about the exact date. But it was passed by the MD house and senate. It's inevitable. 20% sale tax hike and 100% title fee hike.
Obviously you aren't paying enough already! :rolleyes: That sucks!:mad: |
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| bimmerguy288 |
quote:
Originally posted by phins2rt
Obviously you aren't paying enough already! :rolleyes: Thats sucks!:mad:
Yeah, what a surprise!:3: I saw it coming. Sorry to be off topic. |
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| BLEXV6 |
quote:
Originally posted by jwaters
I'm just curious to hear what everyone's top 5 wish list for the MDX is. It's a great vehicle, but possibly not as superior to the competition as the 1st gen IMHO. I hope Acura adds feature content over time to keep it fresh, instead of letting it wither on the vine like the RL.
Anyway, mine would probably be the following:
-6 speed auto w/ paddle shifters
-Power folding sideview mirrors
-Keyless access/start
-Upgraded NAV (higher screen resolution/better graphics)
-Optional 2nd row captains chairs
Since I'm not in a huge hurry, hopefully we'll see at least a couple of these for 2009 when I plan to buy. :)
I suggest that most of the above is reasonable, however that said, after the 5 speed transmission fiasco with most V6 Honda vehicles, keep the 5 speed, as they only really figured out the problem from 03 foreward. Probably one of Honda's worst problems, and must have cost them a bundle, and likely still is. |
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| uncal |
quote:
Originally posted by eujinc
If you mean something like below, you can setup the nav to show side-by-side display. That's what I have mine set to as the default.
Oh, I didn't see that setup screen! Got it now. Thanks! |
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| JPSilver |
1) Higher/Taller Seat bottoms like in the Pilot
2) Larger outside mirrors
3) Windows that would actually remove dew on outside when lower and raised like cars used to do.
4) Locking gas cap that is unlocked when cover release is activated
5) Full size spare |
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| PacNW MDX |
I don't think I would change much but here's my list
1) Smaller B and C pillars
If thats the correct term for the pillars between the front and back doors. This would greatly improve visibility.
2) Six speed manual. I would love to have complete control of shift points. If not, a six speed auto with faster shift times.
3) IPOD port in addition to entertainment system
4) A HUD that could show Temp and direction in addition to the other driver chosen displayed info
5) Rear bucket seats or a removable console in the middle row of seats. |
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