| scadagawd |
| Hi, I'm new to this forum but am a member of the Acurazine forum. Am currently driving a 2006 TL AT and considering to move to a 2008 MDX. Would appreciate some comments on the MDX, pros and cons, dos and don'ts, etc. Have considered getting just the base model but would love to entertain thoughts on the the Tech and Elite packages they offer. Is it worth the dough if you don't really need the GPS and DVD Audio? Thanks for your help. |
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| LionSpeed |
I'll chime in & give you a complete utmost honest opinion.
1. Black interior a must. Trust me on this one.
2. Don't get any accessories nor exterior/interior protection package ($550) (from the stealer) like I did. Waste of money... can do this yourself with Zaino & Lexol for a fraction of that cost.
3. Sport package seems to be the favorite so give this a test drive.
4. If GPS & DVD is not your thing then you are looking at apprx $41,000 OTD (tax & lic included) price for the base.
Had my X for about a year now, & still loving it every day. Nuff said? |
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| Trigger |
If you go Elite as I did you will find the the suspension does not handle the deeper pot holes very well..it'll knock or talk at the high end of the stroke. had it to the dealer 3 times before they tested 3 other elites to find that they all do it. I complained to Acura head office and they acknoledge that the "active damper suspension" knocks on pot holes of certian size...this is normal behaivour and is the trade off of the supposedly better suspension system(whatever) still sounds like crap over bumps and shouldn't for $60,000 CND
If I had to do it again I would go tech...although I didn't think it was a big deal at the time...power tail gate rocks and is only on elite.
x2 with Lionspeed on accessiores...I found this site after I purchaed and could have saved on the trailer hitch, running boards and body side mouldings. |
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| Fabvsix |
| Like LionSpeed said.......The beta testers have spoken..... |
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| Fabvsix |
| I AVOID POT HOLES OF ANY SIZE ALL THE TIME. My X only is driven on smooth surfaces ! If you live in POT HOLE HELL COUNTRY perhaps a HUMMER is what ya need? :confused: |
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| LionSpeed |
you're killing me with your words.
:5: :19: :20: :19: :19: :19: :21:
POT HOLE HELL COUNTRY. LMAO |
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| Wongster |
| This is my 2nd MDX and I am loving it. My only regret this time around is I purchased the factory remote starter. It has some good features like auto setting the temp to 25C in a cold day, and some dumb features like the engine shuts off as soon as you unlock the door, but it is way overpriced. If you live in a cold and snowy city like me, and enjoyed using a remote starter, get an aftermarket one installed by a reputable installer. |
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| Trigger |
quote:
Originally posted by Fabvsix
I AVOID POT HOLES OF ANY SIZE ALL THE TIME. My X only is driven on smooth surfaces ! If you live in POT HOLE HELL COUNTRY perhaps a HUMMER is what ya need? :confused:
Funny but remember you bought a TRUCK!!! it should handle potholes by definition!! |
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| scadagawd |
Thank you guys for all your input. I live in Canada and the base model is $52,500 with tech at $59k and Elite at $64k. I'm trying to convince myself if the tech is worth it for another $6.5k? With costs for the X this high, have you folks considered other mid-luxo SUVs like RX350, VW Touareg, ML 350, etc. I saw the article in Car & Driver that the X beat them all, but not sure if everyone agrees with CD's analysis? Some of my colleagues think whoever pays the for advert gets the pick.
Am definately sold on Acura's quality and did experience some of the minor creaks that came with the vehicle, but not enough to sway me otherwise.
With the Lionspeed's quote of $41k US, and with our dollar almost at par, it almost seems a great deal to buy state side, but not sure about the who Nafta thing and warrantee issues. |
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| Fabvsix |
| THE MDX IS NOT A TRUCK BUT A SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE!!!! NOTHING TRUCK ABOUT IT.....:1: :1: |
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| LionSpeed |
Sorry Trigger but I have to agree with Fab on this one!
She's not a truck & no where near one. :14: |
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| Trigger |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
Sorry Trigger but I have to agree with Fab on this one!
She's not a truck & no where near one. :14:
It can tow 5000lbs, a pick-up truck it is not, SUV ok whatever...technically it's a crossover...crossed over from being a car to what...dare i say half truck half car? Regrardless it has ground clearence and AWD...should be enough to handle some potholes...My Envoy did much better in bumps...but not much else. |
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| Fabvsix |
| There is always a tradeoff as nothing is perfect! It is NOT a truck or built on a truck platform......:1: |
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| LionSpeed |
| As I recall from the Internet Sales Manager in Acura Calabasas, he clearly confirmed that 2nd gen MDX is built straight up from truck platform unlike Infinity FX's & Lexus RX's which came fr sedans. Then again, he works at a car dealer.... :8: |
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| Trigger |
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Originally posted by scadagawd
Thank you guys for all your input. I live in Canada and the base model is $52,500 with tech at $59k and Elite at $64k. I'm trying to convince myself if the tech is worth it for another $6.5k? With costs for the X this high, have you folks considered other mid-luxo SUVs like RX350, VW Touareg, ML 350, etc. I saw the article in Car & Driver that the X beat them all, but not sure if everyone agrees with CD's analysis? Some of my colleagues think whoever pays the for advert gets the pick.
Am definately sold on Acura's quality and did experience some of the minor creaks that came with the vehicle, but not enough to sway me otherwise.
With the Lionspeed's quote of $41k US, and with our dollar almost at par, it almost seems a great deal to buy state side, but not sure about the who Nafta thing and warrantee issues.
If you are paying cash you should be able to get a leftover 07 Elite for about 56k taxes in(not many left tho). If you want more info pm me. |
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| wessew |
| Just a few thoughts on the C&D comparison and our own evaluation. First, my perspective is that C&D is reasonably objective. Second, most of the major SUV manufacturers do heavy advertising, not just Acura. Third, their analysis is actually broken down in detail with rating points for each category. You can check their evaluation by re-rating the analysis, as needed. The MDX was way ahead of the X5 on a total points basis. Fourth, other sources such as Edmunds and Consumer Reports, coming at it from different perspectives, agree. CR has the MDX tied with the Lexus RX 350, but it notes the Lexus is not as sporty or fun to drive. We agree, the RX does not handle that well. Finally, my wife and I spent a couple of weeks test driving the MDX and the X5 back to back over the same roads, several times each! We drove the salesmen nuts. I wanted to like the X5, just for perspective. To make a potentially long story shorter, we found the MDX to be easier to drive (lighter on its feet), substantially less expensive, more frugal on gas mileage (vs V8), had more cargo space, and would likely be more reliable. The only way to beat the MDX on performance was to go with the V8 which is a lot thirstier, is $20,000+ more expensive and has reliability issues. We were also struck by the larger 3rd row seat in the MDX. We thought the second row seating in the MDX was more comfortable. The X5 2nd row back is flat while the MDX is bolstered. The MDX RES is more complete and better integrated. Finally, we did not like the CD/DVD changer in the glove compartment of the X5 where it cannot be easily accessed by the driver. I think I will stop there. |
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| gmc74 |
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Originally posted by Trigger
It can tow 5000lbs, a pick-up truck it is not, SUV ok whatever...technically it's a crossover...crossed over from being a car to what...dare i say half truck half car? Regrardless it has ground clearence and AWD...should be enough to handle some potholes...My Envoy did much better in bumps...but not much else.
I believe a cross over means it is a car frame with an SUV body, so that would make it a car, but I could be wrong... who gives a sh!t anyway.
You canucks are getting screwed! The Canadian and US dollar are essentially even right now, but yet the car cost is way out of whack.
Someone told me that you guys don't pay car insurance, it is built into the cost of the car? Is that total BS? I assumed it was and blew it off |
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| gmc74 |
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Originally posted by gmc74
I believe a cross over means it is a car frame with an SUV body, so that would make it a car, but I could be wrong... who gives a sh!t anyway.
You canucks are getting screwed! The Canadian and US dollar are essentially even right now, but yet the car cost is way out of whack.
Someone told me that you guys don't pay car insurance, it is built into the cost of the car? Is that total BS? I assumed it was and blew it off
This may have something to do with your high prices, you can blame your socialist government.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/...00-tax-to-suvs/ |
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| scadagawd |
gmc74, depending on the province you're in, basic insurance is issued by the government but it is definitely not free or with the car. My 2006 TL cost me about $1,800 / year to insure.
We are getting screwed up here in the great white north....now if could only find out how much the final cost is and the procedure for getting an X across the 49th parallel, I'll be in bidness.... |
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| Trigger |
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Originally posted by gmc74
I believe a cross over means it is a car frame with an SUV body, so that would make it a car, but I could be wrong... who gives a sh!t anyway.
You canucks are getting screwed! The Canadian and US dollar are essentially even right now, but yet the car cost is way out of whack.
Someone told me that you guys don't pay car insurance, it is built into the cost of the car? Is that total BS? I assumed it was and blew it off
Insurance in Ontario is private(I happend to be a broker)...and most certainly not included in the price of the vehicle.
As for the price difference yes but when it was all said and done I could have saved at best $8000 if I bought in Buffalo...$8000 seems like a lot BUT you have to keep in mind Acura/Honda is NOT honoring warranty if you import the vehicle to Canada(they are being sued but at present no warrenty). They are doing this to "protect" their dealers...I also heard and cannot confirm that if you buy in the US import and register the vehicle here in Canada then go back to US for warranty it will be denied because the vehicle is now registered out of country.
I figured warranty was worth 8g's. |
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| Needsdecaf |
quote:
Originally posted by gmc74
I believe a cross over means it is a car frame with an SUV body, so that would make it a car, but I could be wrong... who gives a sh!t anyway.
You canucks are getting screwed! The Canadian and US dollar are essentially even right now, but yet the car cost is way out of whack.
Someone told me that you guys don't pay car insurance, it is built into the cost of the car? Is that total BS? I assumed it was and blew it off
Crossover is a bullcrap marketing term used to "de-truck" some SUV's to make them more popular with greenies and women. |
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| highcountrymdx |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
As I recall from the Internet Sales Manager in Acura Calabasas, he clearly confirmed that 2nd gen MDX is built straight up from truck platform unlike Infinity FX's & Lexus RX's which came fr sedans. Then again, he works at a car dealer.... :8:
"Internet sales manager"? ...Now that's an authoritative source!
The MDX and Honda Pilot actually share the same platform as the Honda Odyssey. When Honda decided they had to offer some kind of pickup, they carved it out of the same Odyssey platform, changed a bit of sheet metal, and, voila!, a Ridgeline.
Truck? Hardly. |
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