Any advice for wife's replacement of MDX, luxury awd SUV under $60K..
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my goodness, reading this i had no idea how much standard equipment is on the new mdx, let alone the pile of options. looks like a major upgrade they did for '14.
good review here too:
http://www.edmunds.com/acura/mdx/201...munds-says-pod
good review here too:
http://www.edmunds.com/acura/mdx/201...munds-says-pod
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Only thing I might prefer that is not offered are 7/8/9 speed transmission and Super large sky roof. I am not sure even if I would like a super large sunroof but I don't care for regular size sunroofs, but might like one if it were super large, but against that is that I am not sure of the safety aspect of these glass roofs I have seen or the weight they might add.
But the features that have me intrigued are these:
Optional safety features include lane-departure and blind-spot warning systems. A forward collision warning system is also available, and it works by warning the driver of a possible collision with auditory and visual alerts. The MDX is also offered with collision mitigation braking, which automatically applies the brakes to prevent or mitigate an impending collision. A lane-keeping assist system is available as well, and it provides automatic steering assistance to keep the MDX in its lane.
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my goodness, reading this i had no idea how much standard equipment is on the new mdx, let alone the pile of options. looks like a major upgrade they did for '14.
good review here too:
http://www.edmunds.com/acura/mdx/201...munds-says-pod
good review here too:
http://www.edmunds.com/acura/mdx/201...munds-says-pod
MDX production has now moved to Alabama from Canada which is good for jobs here.
The MDX also lost 10hp but gained MPG but the competition finds a way to add more power and MPG.
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MDX production has now moved to Alabama from Canada which is good for jobs here.
The MDX also lost 10hp but gained MPG but the competition finds a way to add more power and MPG.
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I read in a couple reviews the new gen MDX lost 300 lbs. and no loss in performance with the 3.5 engine.
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It's been a while since I looked at an MDX. The previous generation never really WOWed me so I didn't think the 2014 would either. Looking at the specs now, it made quite a leap in MPG. It weighs slightly less than an RX350, which is surprising since the MDX has 3rd row seating. It has more power and better (rated) MPG than the RX, but I still think the RX is the better looking vehicle of the two.
This is what the previous generation MDX should have been. 21mpg highway was pathetic and I wasn't a fan of the 3.7L. They've stretched the J-series out too big with that. See Acura, you can make a decent product if you put in some effort.
This is what the previous generation MDX should have been. 21mpg highway was pathetic and I wasn't a fan of the 3.7L. They've stretched the J-series out too big with that. See Acura, you can make a decent product if you put in some effort.
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I am going to add the Audi Q5 tdi to my shopping list, we tend to drive a ton of miles and would love a high mile figure. Just worried if people have heard any bad things regarding Audi reliability?
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A few months ago we bought a new Q5 (gas). While researching, it looks like reliability is improving on them. The problematic 3.2 V6 is gone so that's helping. I believe the new BMW X3 and MB GLK are offering a diesels too.
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Audi reliability has been improving of late, but still not on a par with, say, the Acura MDX.
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I guess it's not usually cross shopped with the MDX being about a foot shorter, smaller all around. I suppose it's similar to or a bit smaller than the RX350, have not driven one yet but I imagine its more sporty than either the MDX or RX.
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So far we like it a lot. We didn't need anything larger, just the capacity to haul some bulky items now and then. We cross shopped the X3, GLK and RDX but preferred the ride, handling, interior and overall feel of the Q5. It drives like a smaller/lighter vehicle.
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congrats. which trim level did you get?
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We last drove the RX in 2011 as a loaner and the Q5 definitely feels sportier; not sure how it compares to the current RX or the F sport variant though...
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My vote would still go to the MDX. In my experience with Acura, Lexus, and Infiniti the Acura has been. by far, the most reliable and least problematic. It never went in for a single problem.
Have you considered the Lexus GX470 ? If you left Acura I would probably go with the GX.
Have you considered the Lexus GX470 ? If you left Acura I would probably go with the GX.