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#1054 of 1068 MDX vs. Volvo and Lexus by suvhunt May 29, 2007 (6:08 am)
I just got the MDX after comparing to XC90 and RX350. The MDX is best value for the money by far, here's some pros and cons:   MDX (tech/ent) Pros: 1. Well integrated audio and video and navigation 2. Excellent voice recognition 3. Great handling 4. Very techy with lots of gadgets and toys 5. 3rd row 6. Lots of "small things" included like xenon lights, backup camera, bluetooth, aux input on the tech/ent package. Cons: 1. May be too techy for some folks. If you think a blackberry or treo is too complicated, don't look at this car. Must read manual to maximize all the tools. 2. 3rd row is smaller than Volvo. 3. Roof rack, trailer hitch, and side boards are all optional (if you care for them) 4. Ugly grille.   Volvo XC90 Pros: 1. Safe, high crash ratings. 2. Large roomy 3rd row 3. Nice factory headrest DVD setup 4. Nice conservative appearance (my wife likes it) Cons: 1. The 6cyl is very weak. 2. Poor reliability history ( and thus higher maintenance) 3. Navigation is really really bad and not worth its weight in paper. 4. No backup camera, just an optional radar buzzing thing. 5. Ends up 4-5k more than MDX comparably equipped.   Lexus RX350 Pros: 1. Nice finish 2. Smooth drive 3. Nav is pretty good and easy to use. 4. Lexus customer service Cons: 1. No 3rd row if you need it. 2. Very boat like to drive. Handling worse than Acura of Volvo. Could be a good thing if you like driving a boat, though. 3. Its really a glorified highlander. All the interior setup is identical, shift gear box and all. 4. Hard to find the factory DVD and aftermarket doesn't look so hot. 5. Costs a little more than MDX even without the DVD.   Hope that helps someone. Replies to this message: kaistring (Jul 13, 2007 10:01 am) nursebabygirl (Oct 25, 2007 6:54 am) JBaumgart (Oct 25, 2007 1:33 pm) and 2 more...
#1055 of 1068 Re: MDX vs. Benz ML 350 vs Porsche vs BMW X5 by kaistring Jul 13, 2007 (10:01 am)
Replying to: suvhunt (May 29, 2007 6:08 am) From my SUV hunt, I eliminated BMW X5 (too many friends got lemons or service problems)& Porsche (best looking but poor dealer attitude with too limited warranty for a fuzzy car):   Benz ML 350 vs Acura MDX Technology                              1. Benz drives with a more solid & safe feel 2. Benz has a much better exterior front nose. 3. Surprisingly Benz holds better resale value when I checked from year to year going back to 2000. Plus I bought my premium 2007 Benz for much less than the MDX Technology 4. Better voice activated Navigation & traffic report in MDX 5. Much better looking gauges in MDX. 6. Bigger & roomier interior in MDX     I would have bought the MDX if I could tolerate the funky looking front nose from the side and from the front. Driving the Infinity FX35 actually gave me a german car feel- much better than the MDX, but the FX appearance and blind spots are even worse than the MDX. Replies to this message: nursebabygirl (Oct 25, 2007 6:54 am) JBaumgart (Oct 25, 2007 1:33 pm) nursebabygirl (Oct 26, 2007 5:53 am) and 1 more...
#1056 of 1068 looking into buying a suv by nursebabygirl Oct 25, 2007 (6:54 am)
Replying to: kaistring (Jul 13, 2007 10:01 am) i am looking into buying an suv... i don't know whether the bmw x5 or the lexus rx350 is better. can someone please help me out as to which is the better vehicle... thanks Replies to this message: JBaumgart (Oct 25, 2007 1:33 pm) nursebabygirl (Oct 26, 2007 5:53 am) JBaumgart (Oct 28, 2007 8:25 pm)
#1058 of 1068 Re: looking into buying a suv [nursebabygirl] by JBaumgart Oct 25, 2007 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: nursebabygirl (Oct 25, 2007 6:54 am) It all depends on how you define "better" - what are your most important criteria? Replies to this message: nursebabygirl (Oct 26, 2007 5:53 am) JBaumgart (Oct 28, 2007 8:25 pm)
#1059 of 1068 Re: looking into buying a suv [JBaumgart] by nursebabygirl Oct 26, 2007 (5:53 am)
Replying to: JBaumgart (Oct 25, 2007 1:33 pm) i basically want to know the ups and downs of each... i like the bmw, but i also like the lexus Replies to this message: JBaumgart (Oct 28, 2007 8:25 pm)
#1060 of 1068 Re: looking into buying a suv [nursebabygirl] by JBaumgart Oct 28, 2007 (8:25 pm)
Replying to: nursebabygirl (Oct 26, 2007 5:53 am) My suggestion would be to first do some research (you can start here) on each of the vehicles that you are attracted to. Read some reviews, do side-by-side comparisons to narrow it down to 2 or 3. Then go out and test drive those on a variety of roads, and get a feel for the dealers and what kind of pricing is available in your area. Do not "fall in love" and buy until you have driven all of the models that you are interested in.   By the way, the BMW and the Lexus are not alike and appeal to different target audiences. You need to figure out which one you fall into.
#1062 of 1068 Acura MDX vs. Mercedes Benz ML350 / ML320 CDI by chaseboy Feb 19, 2008 (9:40 am)
Hi everyone:   Has anyone shopped the MB M-Class in relation to the MDX? What did you find notably different between the two? In your opinion, which would you prefer?   I am looking at both vehicles right now, and wanted to see if other shoppers/buyers compared these two vehicles in their research.   Thanks!
#1063 of 1068 Mercedes ML vs. MDX vs. Lexus vs. X5? by bidder5000 Mar 09, 2008 (8:31 am)
Hi. I am trying to make a final decision and having a hard time.   I have two kids so interior room is HUGE factor to me so the Lexus appears too small, is that what the rest of you think?   I love the ride and feel and gadgets on the MDX, but I think the BMW looks better outside.   The Mercedes is actually the LEAST expensive of them all I have found, can you believe it. I will be LEASING and they are running a Lease special for $525 a month so it's $125 less a month than the MDX so it's hard to decide.   Help please! Replies to this message: praz (Mar 09, 2008 3:17 pm) storo (Mar 17, 2008 11:59 am) bmlexus (Mar 17, 2008 3:38 pm)

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