Motorola

I don't agree with Striker's examples but his point isn't off. $70K+ is X5 money. It's also the price of a loaded GV80. The MDX Type S is going to have to do a heck of a lot to stand out from such competition. Air suspension is a good start, but I don't know if it's enough for a vehicle whose bones are going to underpin the next Honda Pilot. The performance and interior are already below the segment norm.

Striker223

Oh I am. That's why I don't buy them, the only ones I consider worth the new price are the TRX, Raptor, LC500, a true work vehicle, any true sports car, and really cost effective leases in certain instances. Everything else just doesn't make any sense to me since it is far more cost effective to buy used and it doesn't detract from the experience provided you are able/willing to work on it/have a good aftermarket warranty or heck even CPO these days.

SW17LS

You're not wrong...maybe 55-60k.

Striker223

You can easily get one.....


2017 is the start of the current gen, you can easily get one for 70k. I tend to view cars based on platform/driveline since that's functionally the car, some model years or refreshes are quite important but if they don't change engine or trans it still the same car underneath. I am just astounded how much they want for what this car is, I would much sooner get an X5 or Q7 or GX

AMIRZA786

That's a different issue your bringing up. If I was spending $70K it would most likely be for a Lexus SUV, which I prefer over Acura

Striker223

That's my exact gripe. It's outdated already and starts out behind it's supposed rivals due to price, ask yourself if you want this or a CPO unlimited miles bumper to bumper 5 year warranty for a TTV8 X5m? I sure would not......

Motorola

Problem is Lexus currently doesn't really have an answer for the MDX Type S, X5, GV80, GLE450, etc. I'm glad Acura is at least trying.

You don't even have to look at the used market, the base 6-cylinder X5 will run circles around the "performance-oriented" MDX Type S.

I think the MDX with the NA V6 is a fantastic competitor to the RX and QX60, but now with the Type S it's competing against a far more formidable, less forgiving class of vehicles.

AMIRZA786

I just did a search in my area, and starting for a 2017 is $94K with 38K miles on it. Doing a wide search, I would have to go to Florida to get one in the mid to upper $70's

Striker223

I was trying to be as mean as possible lol! I immediately flew to the X5M since it's price compatible with the unlimited mile warranty CPO. However you are absolutely correct even a base X5 shouldn't be in the same conversation as this MDX since they will have very similar reliability. The Honda V6 driveline is a trans failure in progress while a ZF backed BMW I-6 is actually not bad.

SW17LS

I would, because I dont buy used cars.

You cant compare the price of a new car to the price of used cars, because you will always be able to get a better used car for any new car cost.

$70k gets you a very basic X5. This is a fully loaded MDX.

Striker223

Basic X5 is a better car than this still. It's like saying a loaded Camry is as good as a base ES.

I actually never asked why you only buy new cars? Not accusing or implying anything I just realized I don't actually know your exact thoughts on it. If you would, I'm curious since I think I've made it fairly clear why I don't

Striker223

I included a picture with 4 under 70k

AMIRZA786

It's not about Apples to Apples, I like the Lexus SUV's better, I would buy an older, for example a 2020 RX350 over the MDX. Besides the ugly front grill, I love the RX350 drives and feels. I've never driven an MDX, but I've driven in one and I just like Lexus better. Nothing wrong with MDX...except that pricing

Motorola

It's not that basic, a base AWD X5 starts at $63K and comes standard with the inline 6. A loaded X5 sits right at $80K. A $7K difference between a loaded MDX and X5 when both cars are already over $70K doesn't leave much to the value proposition. Same with the GV80, which has to succeed mainly based on its merits.

RNM GS3

X5 Msport with B58 inline 6 is right around $70-75k even if you add Executive pack.
Its a MUCH better performance SUV than MDX.