| angie |
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| AcuraMDX2002 |
| Before the flames start flying, I'd like to say hello and welcome to the forum. I think you'll find (and lots of people here will help you) that the MDX is NOT a generic RX, and it doesn't actually resemble the RX at all. Take a closer or longer look, and I think you'll agree - the differences far outnumber the similarities. |
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| bareyb |
I wouldn't say it was an RX300 knockoff but I do agree they look very much alike. I own an RX300 and am looking very hard at a 2003 MDX. One of the things I like AND dislike about the MDX is how much it looks like my Lexus. :D
To be fair, alot of folks said that Lexus "copied" the Mercedes M class design when IT first came out. THAT was a bit of a stretch IMO, but since Mercedes was the first SUV that didn't look like a reworked (some might say knock off) Toyota Landcruiser or 4Runner then I guess I can understand the comparison.
In the end, I think the Lexus and the MDX are two of the nicest looking SUV's on the road. I feel the RX is a less macho than the MDX and that might explain why you tend to see alot of "soccer Moms" riding around in them. The MDX is a bit more aggressive looking and works well for... er... "soccer Dads" and Soccer Moms alike. Advantage Acura.
I don't think Acura necessarily "copied" Lexus but took "liberal design cues" built off their general shape. After all, nothing breeds imitation like success and the RX300 is Lexus' best selling vehicle ever. I think the MDX took a nice looking design and toughened it up a bit to appeal more to Men AND Women. Gave it a more powerful engine, more room inside and a third seat. It's no accident they look alike. After all, Acura is specifically going after the same demographic that the Lexus RX300 is going after. Only Acura has that all important 3rd row seat that appeals to growing families. Score a major advantage there for Acura as well. Don't be shocked in 2004 when Lexus releases that same 3rd row seat in it's "new and improved" RX300. Now. Is it copying or is it just building on the successes of others? You be the judge... Either way it's us as the consumers who win. :D |
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| DaleB |
It is also said imitation is the greatest form of flattery, but the MDX wins out as looking like a much more purposeful statement to the luxury SUV IMHO.
But of course, if you imitate without improving, you are only flattering yourself.
Or is it kidding yourself? Oh, well.... |
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| bareyb |
quote:
Originally posted by DaleB
It is also said imitation is the greatest form of flattery, but the MDX wins out as looking like a much more purposeful statement to the luxury SUV IMHO.
I agree 100 percent. Acura took the design to the next level. The one thing that bugs me most about our Lexus is that it's just too... "cheeky". That little round hiney just really screams "GIRL CAR! GIRL CAR!". :D |
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| socalJD |
quote:
Originally posted by bareyb
I agree 100 percent. Acura took the design to the next level. The one thing that bugs me most about our Lexus is that it's just too... "cheeky". That little round hiney just really screams "GIRL CAR! GIRL CAR!". :D
So if the 2004 version comes out with a 3rd row seat, would this girl car be considered a 'full sized hiney' ?!? How'd that rap song go 'my girl's got back . . .' :eek: :rolleyes: ;) |
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| Soul Surfer |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
No offense, the truth is the RX is a true luxury machine. All you MDX owners are kidding yourselves. Any car can look (your words) macho by dressing it up in some fashion the same way your girl friend or wife paints their faces in the morning. It doesn't make them more womanly.
What's up with the running boards on the MDX??? It looks like some country western vehicle ready to pull a stack of hay. Man, the running boards make the MDX UGLY. At the very least, put the Manik bars on instead.
As for macho, the MDX per quotes from other MDX owners looks like a puppy dog???
If you really want to compare, I like granite counters over formica, slate over sheet vinyl and RX over MDX (The MDX interior is stale, overused with synthetic wood.) If you want luxury, get an RX, its smooth riding where others (MDX) cannot duplicate, its rich looking and enough SUV for the casual 4 wheeler.
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| DaleB |
| That's why having a wide selection of vehicles is so wonderful. There is something out there for most everyone! |
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| msu79gt82 |
quote:
Originally posted by Soul Surfer
Ladies and Gentlemen:
What's up with the running boards on the MDX??? It looks like some country western vehicle ready to pull a stack of hay. Man, the running boards make the MDX UGLY. At the very least, put the Manik bars on instead.
If you really want to compare, I like granite counters over formica, slate over sheet vinyl and RX over MDX (The MDX interior is stale, overused with synthetic wood.) If you want luxury, get an RX, its smooth riding where others (MDX) cannot duplicate, its rich looking and enough SUV for the casual 4 wheeler
Surely you jest or are too biased to be objective. What's up with running boards you ask? The MDX doe NOT come with running boards! Its an option, OK.
Casual 4 wheeler, yea I see RX's 4 wheeling all over the place. There are so many 4 wheeling up and down the streets that it is the comman man's car, certainly no exclusivity.
Let me ask you what's up with the 4 seater w/ no luggage room? You can't even take a foursome to play golf in an RX unless you ship the clubs ahead of you:rolleyes:
In all fainess, I concede that the RX is an excellent small SUV, definitely a little nicer than my RAV4, but not much bigger. I needed a large SUV and the MDX suits us just fine. |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by Soul Surfer
Ladies and Gentlemen:
No offense, the truth is the RX is a true luxury machine. All you MDX owners are kidding yourselves. Any car can look (your words) macho by dressing it up in some fashion the same way your girl friend or wife paints their faces in the morning. It doesn't make them more womanly.
What's up with the running boards on the MDX??? It looks like some country western vehicle ready to pull a stack of hay. Man, the running boards make the MDX UGLY. At the very least, put the Manik bars on instead.
As for macho, the MDX per quotes from other MDX owners looks like a puppy dog???
If you really want to compare, I like granite counters over formica, slate over sheet vinyl and RX over MDX (The MDX interior is stale, overused with synthetic wood.) If you want luxury, get an RX, its smooth riding where others (MDX) cannot duplicate, its rich looking and enough SUV for the casual 4 wheeler.
Soul surfer
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| vicpai |
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Originally posted by msu79gt82
..........In all fainess, I concede that the RX is an excellent small SUV, definitely a little nicer than my RAV4, but not much bigger. I needed a large SUV and the MDX suits us just fine.
......than my RAV4 ;)
My RAV4 does not come with that silky-smooth-near-silent V6, nor does it have those "chairs" fit for a king, no navigation system (I have to deal with an aftermarket add-on - YUCK :eek: ), no Nakamichi sound system, no power seats, no climate control ......and I could go on and on and on....... :) |
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| msu79gt82 |
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Originally posted by vicpai
....than my RAV4 ;)
Of course I was being a little facetious with our troll friend:rolleyes:, however I was serious about the size difference.:29: |
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| DaleB |
Beware anyone who starts out with
"No offense...."
What he doesn't realize is we have members on here with both an RX and an MDX. So what's the big deal?
We are here to discuss MDXs not to slam the competition. Some people's kids...... |
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| pthai |
| We have both vehicles and love to drive both of them. They are both excellent cars. |
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| Soul Surfer |
Yeah, I take it you folks have now conceded, the MDX is not worth a dime. You folks should read other MDX threads making reference to the competition (ML, X5 and ML) in negative demeanor. I'm not offended by these comments, however, it open the doors to honest and speak my mind.
You need to lighten up, all I'm publishing is my opinion and you are entittled to your own. So stop whinning and grow up. So when you make reference to some people children, smell your own arm pitts, its you that reeks the bad mouth.
I'm only hoping the Acura folks are reviewing these site so they improve their products and hopefully one day invest much more toward their vehicles. Maybe then, I would buy an MDX and be proud of it. For now, Acura has a long way to go to improve the cheap looking vehicle
Soul |
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| DaleB |
quote:
Originally posted by Soul Surfer
Yeah, I take it you folks have now conceded, the MDX is not worth a dime. You folks should read other MDX threads making reference to the competition (ML, X5 and ML) in negative demeanor. I'm not offended by these comments, however, it open the doors to honest and speak my mind.
You need to lighten up, all I'm publishing is my opinion and you are entittled to your own. So stop whinning and grow up. So when you make reference to some people children, smell your own arm pitts, its you that reeks the bad mouth.
I'm only hoping the Acura folks are reviewing these site so they improve their products and hopefully one day invest much more toward their vehicles. Maybe then, I would buy an MDX and be proud of it. For now, Acura has a long way to go to improve the cheap looking vehicle
Soul
Monday morning we will all go trade our MDXs in, father conscience. We have seen the light! How did we get so far without you?
In the meantime, bite me!
(who put the long wind-up srping in this chatterbox?) |
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| paul123 |
quote:
Originally posted by Soul Surfer
Yeah, I take it you folks have now conceded, the MDX is not worth a dime. You folks should read other MDX threads making reference to the competition (ML, X5 and ML) in negative demeanor. I'm not offended by these comments, however, it open the doors to honest and speak my mind.
You need to lighten up, all I'm publishing is my opinion and you are entittled to your own. So stop whinning and grow up. So when you make reference to some people children, smell your own arm pitts, its you that reeks the bad mouth.
I'm only hoping the Acura folks are reviewing these site so they improve their products and hopefully one day invest much more toward their vehicles. Maybe then, I would buy an MDX and be proud of it. For now, Acura has a long way to go to improve the cheap looking vehicle
Soul
Dude, I think you've been hitting the waves to much. I believe you hit a rock or reef and this is affecting your judgement!!! See a doctor to get a check up. It's in your best interest.
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| BigDog |
quote:
Originally posted by Soul Surfer
Yeah, I take it you folks have now conceded, the MDX is not worth a dime. You folks should read other MDX threads making reference to the competition (ML, X5 and ML) in negative demeanor. I'm not offended by these comments, however, it open the doors to honest and speak my mind.
You need to lighten up, all I'm publishing is my opinion and you are entittled to your own. So stop whinning and grow up. So when you make reference to some people children, smell your own arm pitts, its you that reeks the bad mouth.
I'm only hoping the Acura folks are reviewing these site so they improve their products and hopefully one day invest much more toward their vehicles. Maybe then, I would buy an MDX and be proud of it. For now, Acura has a long way to go to improve the cheap looking vehicle
Soul
Some say Tomato Some say Tomoto big freaking deal.
Let me tell you why I went with the MDX vs RX which I thinks is nice looking rig. Size, of all the so-called luxury SUVs the MDX offered the most bang for the Buck. I also like the way it looks, the only other one that looks as nice would be the X5 & my wife disagrees with me on the one. Although for 8k more and space limitations, it was a real easy choice to go with the MDX.
You are surely welcome to your opinion but we all know about opinion’s right?
BTW my friend you are a Troll :9: |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by Soul Surfer
Yeah, I take it you folks have now conceded, the MDX is not worth a dime. You folks should read other MDX threads making reference to the competition (ML, X5 and ML) in negative demeanor. I'm not offended by these comments, however, it open the doors to honest and speak my mind.
You need to lighten up, all I'm publishing is my opinion and you are entittled to your own. So stop whinning and grow up. So when you make reference to some people children, smell your own arm pitts, its you that reeks the bad mouth.
I'm only hoping the Acura folks are reviewing these site so they improve their products and hopefully one day invest much more toward their vehicles. Maybe then, I would buy an MDX and be proud of it. For now, Acura has a long way to go to improve the cheap looking vehicle
Soul
Yawn..:23: :32: |
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| DaleB |
Please forgive us for not consulting you first before making our purchases! Have we strayed or what?
This is an MDX forum, of course we might cut down the competition, so what? We also cut down Acura too! If we liked the competition better we would be on a different forum and own different vehicles. What don't you understand about that? We know the MDX is not perfect, nothing is...but it suits our purpose just fine. That's why we are here...! Duh!!!!!!! |
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| bareyb |
quote:
Originally posted by Soul Surfer
Yeah, I take it you folks have now conceded, the MDX is not worth a dime. You folks should read other MDX threads making reference to the competition (ML, X5 and ML) in negative demeanor. I'm not offended by these comments, however, it open the doors to honest and speak my mind.
You need to lighten up, all I'm publishing is my opinion and you are entittled to your own. So stop whinning and grow up. So when you make reference to some people children, smell your own arm pitts, its you that reeks the bad mouth.
I'm only hoping the Acura folks are reviewing these site so they improve their products and hopefully one day invest much more toward their vehicles. Maybe then, I would buy an MDX and be proud of it. For now, Acura has a long way to go to improve the cheap looking vehicle
Soul
Pssst... Hey Soul... Here's a tip: If you are going to try and insult somebody's intelligence and taste in vehicles it would have alot more impact if you didn't misspell every other word and talk like a retard. Just a tip from someone who cares... Carry on... :) |
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| texrb |
Soul Surfer........
I am one of those people that also own both the RX & MDX & love them both for different reasons. (many which I have posted here in a positve manner)
What I don't understand is why you want to post negative comments about Acura in an Acura forum? We all like to have honest opinions posted that will assist those visiting the forum trying to obtain info about the MDX....however it appears your only reason for posting is to flame the MDX.
I suggest you slide on over to the RX forum & chat with those that love that car. http://www.clublexus.com/index.html |
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| BigDog |
Hey Troll Surfer
No shot at me? Damn I must have been too nice. Now go run along junior, your mommy has your dinner ready.
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Hey I finally got a chance to use "I'm with stupid" smiley :4: |
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| DaleB |
quote:
Originally posted by BigDog
Hey I finally got a chance to use "I'm with stupid" smiley :4:
Fortunately it doesn't have to be used too often. ;) |
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| msu79gt82 |
quote:
Originally posted by Soul Surfer
Yeah, I take it you folks have now conceded, the MDX is not worth a dime. You folks should read other MDX threads making reference to the competition (ML, X5 and ML) in negative demeanor. I'm not offended by these comments, however, it open the doors to honest and speak my mind.
You need to lighten up, all I'm publishing is my opinion and you are entittled to your own. So stop whinning and grow up. So when you make reference to some people{s} children, smell your own arm pitts, its you that reeks the bad mouth.
I'm only hoping the Acura folks are reviewing these site{s} so they improve their products and hopefully one day invest much more toward{s} their vehicles. Maybe then, I would buy an MDX and be proud of it. For now, Acura has a long way to go to improve the cheap looking vehicle
Soul
Probably more edits are required but I have other things to do:1: |
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| paul123 |
quote:
Originally posted by Soul Surfer
And Paul123, continue drinking that toilet water, grow up and post something related to Acura. After all, isn't this an Acura site. Or do we enter this site and behave like a bunch of boarding school girls.
I actually like that toilet water over the salt water that you are drinking while surfing. I think the salt has gone to your brain considering your thoughts and spelling. I have grown up being I have 5 years on you. This is an acura site but we all have interests other than the MDX, that why we have different forums. Go back to that hole in the wall where you came from and try to come up with some intelligent idea's. Your comments are very childish and your opinions don't make much sense. I believe we are all wasting our time responding to your posts. |
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| andrewPDX |
Didn't see anyone mention this difference. The RX300 is classified as a station wagon, not a SUV. I found that out when I was shopping for my new car and checked out the RX300 window sticker. I don't know how they determine what is a station wagon and what is a mid-size SUV, but I guess the RX300 resembled a station wagon more than it resembled a SUV.
It really fits too if you think about it. Now whenever I see the RX300 on the road, I can't help but think of it as a luxury station wagon...
If you're looking at the RX300, perhaps you should also look at the Subaru station wagons as well.
MDX is in a different class. :4: |
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| DaleB |
Reminds me, I need to get more deodorant for my 'pitts' so my mouth doesn't reek.
I feel I am going to get a hex on me or something by joking around about this. |
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| Soul Surfer |
Andrew from Portland:
You are absolutely right, the MDX is in its own class. There is not another category for car-like buses except for Greyhound. Look under the bus thread where you can compare the MDX to a Greyhound.
If I wanted a larger vehicle, I probably would have consulted with John Madden as he just picked up an brand new Madden cruiser
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| tigmd99 |
Hey Soul,
The RX300 didn't require THAT much researching by Toyota. How hard is it to use the Camry platform, make it a little higher (with same suspension components), and make it look like an "egg"?? Granted, the RX300 has nicer interior materials than MDX, but i think it is far behind in practicality, and is a little behind in off-road capability (IF you have 4wd RX300). The only thing that RX300 has over MDX is interior quality and stability control (& brake assist). Other than those two things, the MDX is better.
This comparison parallels that of Pilot vs. Highlander. Of course, GX470 is another argument.
Yes, MDX people, i am fair...on occasions, i do defend the MDX. Rare as it may seems.
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| Soul Surfer |
POSTED BY TIGMD99
Hey Soul,
The RX300 didn't require THAT much researching by Toyota. How hard is it to use the Camry platform, make it a little higher (with same suspension components), and make it look like an "egg"?? Granted, the RX300 has nicer interior materials than MDX, but i think it is far behind in practicality, and is a little behind in off-road capability (IF you have 4wd RX300). The only thing that RX300 has over MDX is interior quality and stability control (& brake assist). Other than those two things, the MDX is better.
This comparison parallels that of Pilot vs. Highlander. Of course, GX470 is another argument.
Yes, MDX people, i am fair...on occasions, i do defend the MDX. Rare as it may seems.
Thanks.
Yeah, good point mentioning the Camry platform. When you got, you've got it. Its awefully disappointing Acura cannot produce a smooth riding bus. The ride on the MDX is lousy including lots of road noise. Not to mention, the interior is over used, boring and extremely cheap looking. You can confirm this by looking up the past Legend. The interior of the bus is very similar. However, at least the Legend came with genuine real cherrywood.
These are the facts. I suppose you name calling bozo's disagree.
Soul,
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| xcel |
Hi Soul Surfer:quote:
name calling bozo’s disagree
___I don’t disagree at all. In fact, I believe you resemble your remark exactly!
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
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| DaleB |
You don't think we have an M Class Lester89 here under an alias?
There can't be many that would spend time on a discussion forum for a vehicle they despise, just for sake of argument. |
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