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#31 of 6469 Motor Trend TV by foobarguy Nov 21, 2000 (3:01 am)
I missed the MT SUV of the Year episode this morning and forgot to set the VCR. :-[ I noticed that Speedvision is airing Motor Trend TV on Wednesday at 7:30pm EST. Does anyone know if this is a re-broadcast of the SUV of the Year show?
#32 of 6469 Acura of SV by marksmac Nov 21, 2000 (4:04 am)
I'm due to pick up an Acura MDX at Sunnyvale Acura in about 2 weeks. They still want to charge me $2K over MSRP. I pointed out my AAA membership that listed them as a discount. I said I'd go for the deal if they cut the overcharge to $1K over MSRP - I need to get it at a dealer close to me, and it's still a hot enough car to make fools bid on it on Ebay. So, I may hold my nose and pay $1K over MSRP. At least SV Acura charged fairly close to Acura's web site on options.
#33 of 6469 by wmquan Nov 21, 2000 (6:20 am)
Transpower, a preliminary congratulations on the impending arrival. As far as the VTM-4 fluid goes, it will be interesting whether or not the current every-30k interval (except for the first one at 7,500) changes. My MDX owner's manual originally came with an updated service interval page (self-adhesive update page stuck on top of the original). I can't tell what changed, but obviously there was an update right after the manual was printed but before I took delivery on Oct. 6th. Maybe that reflected an early service bulletin changing "severe condition" replacement to every 7,500 miles, who knows. When I got the manual binder over a week later, it had update pages for the towing coolers. As far as the MDX looking like a minivan, let's face it, anyone who hears that the MDX is based on a minivan's platform is going to automatically look for any resemblance to a minivan. And the MDX looks a lot less like a minivan than some other SUV's. Ard, I figured the tow hitch business wouldn't be as simple as Acura doing the right thing the first time. Looks like this will take a while. As it is, I'm not sure how much I'd end up saving buying just the originally (horribly inflated) priced hitch and getting (maybe) coolers added gratis, vs. buying the complete tow package from a discounter and just paying the dealership the labor charges (apparently it's not that simple to buy just the hitch now). Or just saying the hell with it, I don't tow anyway (bike for our baby when he gets older might be a reason, but he won't be old enough for a while as it is). barenboimo, anything goes in New York. Only way to practically keep people from playing bumper-tag with you is to get some kind of aftermarket brush guard for the nose, and getting not just a tow hitch but the hitch-mounted bike rack for the back (I don't think just the tow hitch itself would be enough of a deterrent). As for the sides, maybe jdford's side molding treatment might help. The running boards and side steps don't stick out far enough to guarantee no dings, though they'll help in some situations. dagill, hey, congratulations on the brilliant deduction that the MDX is car-like. That must have taken a lot of research, we are very impressed. I hope your feelings won't be hurt too badly when you have to "smell an MDX's fumes," just because you screwed up and didn't buy the ML430.Transpower, a preliminary congratulations on the impending arrival. As far as the VTM-4 fluid goes, it will be interesting whether or not the current every-30k interval (except for the first one at 7,500) changes. My MDX owner's manual originally came with an updated service interval page (self-adhesive update page stuck on top of the original). I can't tell what changed, but obviously there was an update right after the manual was printed but before I took delivery on Oct. 6th. Maybe that reflected an early service bulletin changing "severe condition" replacement to every 7,500 miles, who knows. When I got the manual binder over a week later, it had update pages for the towing coolers. As far as the MDX looking like a minivan, let's face it, anyone who hears that the MDX is based on a minivan's platform is going to automatically look for any resemblance to a minivan. And the MDX looks a lot less like a minivan than some other SUV's. Ard, I figured the tow hitch business wouldn't be as simple as Acura doing the right thing the first time. Looks like this will take a while. As it is, I'm not sure how much I'd end up saving buying just the originally (horribly inflated) priced hitch and getting (maybe) coolers added gratis, vs. buying the complete tow package from a discounter and just paying the dealership the labor charges (apparently it's not that simple to buy just the hitch now). Or just saying the hell with it, I don't tow anyway (bike for our baby when he gets older might be a reason, but he won't be old enough for a while as it is). barenboimo, anything goes in New York. Only way to practically keep people from playing bumper-tag with you is to get some kind of aftermarket brush guard for the nose, and getting not just a tow hitch but the hitch-mounted bike rack for the back (I don't think just the tow hitch itself would be enough of a deterrent). As for the sides, maybe jdford's side molding treatment might help. The running boards and side steps don't stick out far enough to guarantee no dings, though they'll help in some situations. dagill, hey, congratulations on the brilliant deduction that the MDX is car-like. That must have taken a lot of research, we are very impressed. I guess you have to make a (weak) attempt to make fun of your vehicle's competitors, just because you screwed up and didn't buy the right vehicle for yourself. Hope your feelings won't be too hurt when a "gal" (your terminology, not mine) in an MDX leaves you smelling her fumes.
#34 of 6469 wpquan by dennett Nov 21, 2000 (6:29 am)
Funny how you have the time to look up all of daghill's comments about the ML! I'd take a Benz over a Honda..er..I mean Acura any day. Those MDXs are going to be dogs on the resale market, just like every other Acura in 5 years. I see already that many S Cal dealers have MDXs setting on the lot for immediate sale. It's harder to get a Honda Oddessy than an MDX already. A year from now the MDXs will be about as hot as those RLs LOL! Enjoy your MDX I'm sure it'll be reliable, that's about all you can say for any Acura.
#35 of 6469 dennett by wmquan Nov 21, 2000 (7:18 am)
Nah, it wasn't hard to look up dagill's ML comments. I recognized the graduate school-level grammar in his profile from the M-class boards. Your browser can do a Find, you know. The M-class is a fine vehicle, don't get me wrong. The message wasn't intended to put down his ML320 (he put down his ML320). I disagree with you on the MDX not having good resale value, but come back in five years. If there are really so many Southern Cal MDX's sitting on dealer's lots, those dealers wouldn't be getting $2k over MSRP for them. Maybe you could be helpful and name some of those dealers so some of the would-be MDX buyers from Southern Cal can check them out. Thanks. P.S. I think I remember you now; didn't you have a BMW X5 on order? Great vehicle.
#36 of 6469 dennett, Reliable...yes by hobbes974 Nov 21, 2000 (8:05 am)
That is the main reason why I bought the MDX. I intend to keep mine for 10 years or more. Maybe that's why you have your sell your German built vehicle after 5 years. It's not as reliable. Check Consumer Report, they have something to say about the ML's reliability.
#37 of 6469 sorry about the grammer by hobbes974 Nov 21, 2000 (8:05 am)
It's late. "have to sell"
#38 of 6469 Wood Steering Wheel by kinmanc Nov 21, 2000 (8:35 am)
The wood steering wheel sure looks nice, but the dealer wants $634 for it. Why is it so expensive? I could get one from Honda-acura world for $390. How hard is the installation? Has anyone done it? Thanks.
#39 of 6469 Road Test of the MDX on Motorweek by bilmat Nov 21, 2000 (8:40 am)
Here's a cut-and-paste job from Motorweek On-Line for those of you who may want to check your TV listing for the broadcast date and time so you can program your VCR . . . MotorWeek #2012 With Host John Davis PBS Broadcast Window Begins November 25, 2000 Episode Title: 2012/Acura MDX Roadtest of the 2001 Acura MDX Roadtest of the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Goss' Garage: Home Garage Sweet Home Garage Two-Wheelin': New Generation Harley Davidson MotorNews: 1st Drive: Ford Ranger Edge 4X4 Long Term Roadtest Update: Ford Excursion & Oldsmobile Alero
#40 of 6469 by aling Nov 21, 2000 (8:42 am)
You cannot install the wood/leather steering wheel by yourself as it requires the removal of the airbag module from the existing steering wheel and reinstallation in the new steering wheel. Obviously this has to be done properly by trained persons or injuries could occur during installation, or in the event of a collision (if it doesn't deploy). Most replacement steering wheels are expensive, even if the wood is really plood. $634 seems excessive though, so check with H.A.W or A.H.M. Drew/aling Townhall Community Leader/Vans Conference

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