| godawgsMDX |
| I have a 2001 MDX which I bought new which now has 111k. Original transmission (did get towing package on delivery, if that makes a difference). So far I have had only minor problems that have been easily taken care of by the dealer. All maintence schedules followed. Now my son is driving the MDX and will be going off to college next year. I was hoping to get him thru college with this car, but he may go a far as a 5 hr drive away and I would like to be sure he is safe on the trips. Those of you with higher mileage MDXs, do you think he can safely get 150-170k without much difficulty, or should I start saving for a newer car now? Thanks for all input. |
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| ROTORRAY |
| ..to maintain it as you have. If you can trust him not to beat it up it should last, but with young adults you never know. Since I'm assuming it's paid off while he's driving it you can start saving some money toward a loss leader, ie a Civic, which have a dependable record and can stand the abuse of a college student, at least my daughter's did. Good luck to him in school and just emphasize that he keeps the oil and fluid changes current with HONDA SPECIFIED fluids. Keep it away from Jiffy Lube, and similar joints which have a spotty record of doing quality work, if they do it at all! |
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| drcoffee |
do yourself a favor while it's still running and sell it. Use the cash to buy a used Civic and be done with it. Young drivers tend to be heavy on the gas which will kill the transmission. it'll be $5000 to replace it. That's about half a good condition civic you can rely on. Even if he babies it, the fuel milage is high, and it's bound to be damaged by other students in the parking lots. It would be a shame to throw good money after bad once it starts breaking down.
Good luck. |
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| Redwing |
I'm kind of in the same boat, but won't have to make that call until next year. (plus he's graduating this year- it will be his call in the end.)
I'd look at it this way. What could you replace that vehicle for and what problems might surface with that replacement. In truth, you do know how you maintained the vehicle vs the unknown of another used one.
Insurance costs should also be considered. If this is for an undergraduate, I'd likely sell it. This has nothing to do with the MDX's potential future costs. It has more to do with the value of what you have today. Also, in fairness the MPG of the MDX isn't the best.
Good luck with your decision. |
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| hopper |
The MPG is not that bad either.
The safety is exceptional. You'll want him to be as protected as possible in an accident. There are a lot things that can happen, impaired drivers slamming into you, deer on the road. The improved visibility and safety are big factors. |
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