Vladi

My logic always tells me to get the most current car out there if I am cross shopping few cars.

Although RX is super nice and it set the benchmark when it came out it's about to be replaced by better and newer RX very soon.

MDX is a new vehicle on the market and like every new vehicle it offers something new that outgoing model or it's "halfway trough its life cycle" competition doesn't.

LexFather

It is also loved by men who value details and luxury.

Then everyone would drive Kia Sorento's. Deal with Reality.

That is so false and ridiculous its almost sad to read it.

Your mom can't lose either way btw, MDX or RX. Neither is a "manly" truck, whatever the hell that is.

Sal Collaziano

Honestly, I'd go with the MDX for now. When the new RX comes out, I'd go with that (likely). The only reason I like the MDX over the RX, currently, is style (new for the Acura, OLD for the Lexus) and the interior is one of the nicest I've ever seen in any vehicle. I REALLY love the MDX interior. However, I'm sure I'll have a different opinion after I see the new RX.

If she can wait for the new Lexus, than wait. If she's impatient, go for the MDX. I think that would currently be a more rewarding experience - for now...

Threxx

I disagree. There's far more reasons for buying a nicer brand/model of car than the status symbol. I can assure you of that because that reason isn't even on my list of priorities when car shopping, yet I often prefer the cars that the 'premium' brands offer. I've always said if I COULD buy a Lexus or Audi or Acura or whatever and get the exact same car and exact same service and exact same resale value, but have the parent brand badge on the hood, I would. Why? Because I hate people assuming that I bought a car to impress people. I didn't.

When I bought my GS400 I was barely out of highschool. I probably could have impressed a whole lot of my friends and family by bragging about it, but instead I never mentioned it. If somebody asked what I drove, I just said 'a nice Toyota'. If somebody saw my car (pretty much the only way they would know what I drove), I did my best to downplay the "L" and just talk about the merits of the car itself, such as the nice drivetrain, well constructed interior, refined chassis, etc...
I would always make a point to mention it was made by Toyota, too.

Because that's how I see it. I hate the uppity image that "L" has associated with it. That's one thing I like about this Audi actually - it seems they don't have much of an uppity image associated with them, so I rarely ever get people assuming things about why I bought the car and whatnot.

leedogg

Wrong. A vehicle should be evaluated for its own merits. The MDX is probably the best vehicle in its class right now - price, value, features, and performance. The other guy seemed to have beef with it simply because its an Acura as evidenced by his other posts on this matter "I'm allergic to Acura" wtf?

Sal Collaziano

Don't worry. Forums have evolved. Most of the time, biased opinions are as invisible as banner ads.

LexBob2

In Jan-June '07, 89,639 people considered the RX and ES to be real Lexus', that's how many were reported sold.

rai

If the MDX is cheaper and IMO it's as good as th RX plus it's seats 7 (may not need that but it's not bad to have). Plus the MDX is newer and has a better AWD system.

I don't think you can go wrong with either but this is a Lexus forum and half the people are saying to get the MDX what does that tell you?

Anyway we LOVE our MDX it's the best SUV/Van I have ever owned and I have owned a lot.

I can't say much about the RX tho because I didn't look at it since we only looked at 7-passanger SUVs.

mkorsu

Thanks everyone!!!! I appreciate all the info and thoughts.

While I was impressed with the amount of vehicle you got with the MDX, I still prefer the RX. Plus, she really doesn't need the extra space.

In the end I suggested the RX, and she was relieved as that is what she wanted as well! Her main reason......the ride. She wants the undeniable, Lexus ride.

Looks like she'll be going to sign the deal tomorrow.

LexFather

Yes I know this. Your talking to someone who totally DEBADGED his GS 400
I think your point about Audi is well taken and some of its appeal to me. Its just not popular and well-known to the general public, even though they make great vehicles.
On the contrary if they have a better "image" they would sell like hotcakes in America.
Then is not a problem Acura needs to solve? Lexus still has image problems, there are some that refuse them.

To discount "image" is ridiculous, it maybe anti-enthusiast but few people that buy luxury cars really are. No one here, in this thread has said the MDX is a poor car, on the contrary, it is a fantastic vehicle. You cannot dismiss the fact his mother would just prefer to be in a "Lexus". Such is life. You have some who would just get a ML b/c it is a "Mercedes-Benz" and those that buy a RR b/c its a "Range Rover".

mmarshall

That's exactly what salespeople want to hear. Once they know you are hooked and are willing to pay for the marque, it's $$$$$$$ time.

mmarshall

Congragulations....a wise choice.

A vehicles's ride is something you will have to live with every time you get in, start the engine, and put it in gear......my philosophy is that you might as well be comfortable. The ride on the 2008, however, will be a question mark (?) compared to the 2007.....recent Lexus redesigns have had a tendency to go to lower-profile tires and slightly stiffer suspensions.

I also highly recommend SCRATCH-OUT to keep the paint like new. PM me with your mailing address if you want a small, complementary bottle sent to you.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

Both great vehicles, but quite different.

RX is VERY pleasant, functional, comfortable. We had the first gen and still miss it.

MDX is the more 'sporty' vehicle, with better handling as well as more room and loads of gadgets, and a more 'brawny' (almost Dodge-Like) look.

GS Kid 300

Shouldn't people just get a loaded Honda Pliot instead of the MDX then? Arent they close in value, features, & performance? Acura... lets be serious, they dont even have a real flagship. Maybe everyone should drive Hyundais, a Sonata has more value, features, & performance than a BMW 525i .

4TehNguyen

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have you even seen the new MDX? its a far different machine than a pilot now, it wasnt before