mmarshall

Go with the new RX. I recently reviewed an new MDX and, while it was not a bad vehicle and had some good features, it did not particularly impress me. I was actually more impressed with the new, less-expensive RDX......it handled better, and, at least to the seat of my pants, the RDX's turbo 4 (a first for Acura) trounced the MDX's larger V6.

Hard to beat the RX, though, as an all-weather luxury daily driver. Past versions of it have clearly had a smoother ride and better noise isolation than the MDX, though the new RX, like other new Lexus products, may (don't know yet?) go to stiffer suspension and lower-profile tires.....that, of course, will hurt ride comfort.
Past RX models have also had better-quality interiors than the MDX.

Blizzy

iTrader: (-1)

My mother drives an MDX. She loves it. The stance is very wide, which makes the car feel extremely grounded. This is my mother's favorite feature of the car short of the enormously wide and comfortable seats.

If I were considering the MDX vs. the RX, I would favor the MDX if I liked a larger vehicle or needed a larger vehicle. Both are stone cold reliable and have plenty of power for any conventional driving situation. The RX is quieter and more comfortable. The MDX is more stable and more rugged.

Comparing the MDX to the RX is a chocolate-vanilla decision as they are totally different animals. On the other hand, comparing the RDX to the RX is apples to apples, which would require more extensive analysis.

LexFather

Get the originator of this segment, the RX for your mother. For her to say "that is my LEXUS parked outside" will make her tingle every time

I know, I bought my mother a RX.

Och

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RX is a joke with minivan like armrests and dashboard. Defenately go for the MDX, I think it's the best SUV in it's class.

Threxx

I'd go with the MDX, hands down. The current RX design is really starting to show its age, IMO, in every regard except its motor, which is a recent addition.

Neither would be a bad choice, but I think the MDX would definitely be the better choice.

Granted if I didn't HAVE to buy something now, I might wait to see what the RX was going to be like...

STIG

I actually think MDX is an excellent compromise between too soft RX and too bumpy X5.

I'd go with MDX. RX is just way too soft for my liking.

blacksc400

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despite the transformer look of MDX, I would still go for the MDX, I just don;t see to buy a car that's going to be replaced soon. While MDX is just fresh fresh new.

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

Out of the two, The RX350 would be great for her Mark. Ray Catena Lexus is calling you

GS Kid 300

I agree with what 1sick said.

"I drive an Acura"
"Um nice.."


"I drive a Lexus"
"You drive a Lexus??? WOW"

leedogg

"I'm pretentious and believe you should buy vehicles for their status symbol"

encore888

The RX is loved by soccer moms and other young hip moms everywhere...its is extremely convenient and comfortable, plus has easy spots to store a purse as well.

CK6Speed

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Funny, when my wife and I owned an 04 RX330, I was entertaining ideas to put a subwoofer in that area

Anyway, right now my vote is for the MDX. Later when the 09 RX comes out maybe it may leapfrog the MDX, but the MDX is the best SUV in its segment right now IMHO.

Och

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Please, most people don't even consider the RX and ES to be a real Lexus. They are both Camry based, and simply don't drive or feel like a real Lexus does.

Lexmex

I am reminded of this fact at my track when people ask me, "what is it that just kicked my ***?"

Threxx

Who are you racing that is getting their *** kicked by an RX300, and what are they even doing at the track in the first place?