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#61 of 6469 So-Cal Avails by dl24600 Nov 22, 2000 (1:54 am)
Anyone out there in car crazy So-Cal know about availability. I'm hearing March - April from Acura 101 in Calabasis.
#62 of 6469 Montero Limited by foobarguy Nov 22, 2000 (3:21 am)
Funny there is recent talk about the Montero. The non Sport version has been catching my eye lately. Originally, I thought the styling (especially the front fenders) was too weird for my taste. However, I had the opportunity to take a closer look at a Limited the other day and I was really impressed with the interior and overall appearance. That moonroof is nice 'n big. After looking at the specs vs. the money, however, I still think the MDX is a better value. The 13/18 mpg for the Montero and lower HP is a turn-off. I really want the navigation system and expect to get a lot of use out of it in the Boston area. William has a lot of good points regarding making a decision. One really has to weigh everything in according to one's own needs. My personal opinion is that if something goes wrong with my MDX order, I'm going to very seriously consider the Montero at this point. I've tried the ML320 and wasn't impressed. I haven't tested the RX300 or Montero yet. I *did* rent a Montero Sport for a week and thought the engine was too weak. I wasn't impressed with the interior of the Sport. I think I'll test drive a Montero Ltd. for curiosity sake. If anything interesting comes out of it, you can bet I'll post comments.
#63 of 6469 Out of state purchase........ by jarjar44 Nov 22, 2000 (4:22 am)
To get insurance on your MDX, you will have to contact your lienholder(your financing institution) and have them fax a copy of your title to the insurance company. This should be sufficient to get insurance. After you have your insurance, your lienholder will have to fax a copy of your title to the DMV. This should allow you to license your vehicle. Does your title show the car being in Florida or in Mass? If it says Florida, your lienholder will have to send the actual title to be changed by your local DMV. A problem sometimes with this is the issue of sales tax. Some states require you to pay your states sales tax for out of state purchases. Basically you have to go through your lienholder and hope that they are prompt in getting the title out. Especially since you have your MDX coming in! I hope this helps.
#64 of 6469 crash testing MDX by kenyee Nov 22, 2000 (4:49 am)
railr: They will most likely test it since it has won so many accolades (shades of ML320, RX300, and X5). It will also get good viewership. What will be interesting is if you folks hear of a "fix" made to give it better results. This was done to the X5 (2001 models have more reinforcements) and ML320 (a mod was made to the 1999.5 model as a result of some German crash tests).
#65 of 6469 So. Cal MDX's by railr Nov 22, 2000 (8:30 am)
Dan If you don't mind driving, then I'd suggest you give the dealership in Termecula a call... they don't move too many units and they had one available a couple of weeks ago... and the dealer was very nice on the 'phone. MSRP I believe -- but I never got that far into the conversation with him, 'cause I'd already bought one when he called me. I just picked mine (Mahogany, Touring w/Nav) up from Valencia Acura tonight -- once again MSRP (plus a couple of options I decided to add myself). I ordered mine Sept. 30th The dealership in Cerritos were also very friendly on the 'phone and even sent me to another dealer who had the package I was looking for in stock. (This was before my VIN number came in). Good luck. Rail
#66 of 6469 Re: Illinois & Texas: Don't Lease Here! by jeni44 Nov 22, 2000 (1:49 pm)
Just an FYI on the "rules" as I know them for out of state purchases/leases. You can purchase/lease your vehicle out of state and you won't pay any sales tax to the state you are purchasing in. However, when you register your vehicle in your state, you will have to pay your state sales tax. Even if you lease out of state, you will have to pay sales tax on the price of the vehicle in the state you are a resident of. In Illinois (where I live), that means paying sales tax on the full price of the vehicle -- which really stinks (for lack of a better term). And, if you purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease, you will pay sales tax on the purchase price!!!! So, there are no advantages for those of us in Illinois (at least none that I am aware of) to lease/purchase out of state. I purchased my Silver with Touring MDX in Ohio (I have family there and found one available) and I will be going to the DMV next week to pay this great state my sales tax -jen
#67 of 6469 by wmquan Nov 22, 2000 (2:15 pm)
foobarguy, the Montero Sport is quite a different animal than the Montero. Unfortunately, the Montero is also somewhat underpowered (200hp in a 4800 lb. vehicle, only gets 13/18 mpg). However, it is attractively priced and seems to do a nice job of fulfilling classic truck requirements -- torquey engine, 5,000 lb towing capacity, excellent off-road capability. Obviously not a car-like SUV for those who would prefer such, but a true truck-like SUV. Reliability, as with the MDX, is an unknown (perhaps more so with the Montero given Mitsu's history with quality). You'll find lots of differences between the feel of an RX300 and a Montero! It'll come down to what you prefer in your vehicle. FYI, RX300 discounts are becoming larger, probably due to Lexus increasing production, and possibly because of fresh competition. A poster on the RX board who I consider knowledgeable and who does his homework says that more aggressive discounting now makes the 2001 model the same price as the 2000 he bought with discounts. This despite Lexus's 2001 price increase and the addition of features like VSC, a form of BrakeAssist, and optional Xenons. (Lexus dealers have a lot of room to discount because of the RX's large delta between invoice and MSRP.) Ken, was the 99.5's crash-test-inspired enhancements also some more reinforcements? While some may criticize these additions, I sure don't mind, it beats the alternative. railr, congratulations on your new MDX, and finding a fair deal in CA.
#68 of 6469 99.5 ML crash tests by kenyee Nov 22, 2000 (3:02 pm)
William: Yes, reinforcements were added to the front frame area; it was substantial enough that the side steps needed new brackets. The crash test results never mentioned this, however. If Acura does this, people who bought the first ones will wonder if theirs is safe...
#69 of 6469 How many if's was that? by rxcure Nov 22, 2000 (3:15 pm)
So, IF MDX doesn't crash-test very well, and IF Acura makes changes, people may wonder IF their early MDX isn't safe? I wouldn't worry about this unlikely set of conditional probabilities -- all the evidence suggests the MDX is an extremely safe vehicle. Indeed, IMHO the MDX, ML, RX, and X5 are all extremely safe, and rather than worry about the tiny nuances differentiating one from another people should focus on what meets their needs best.
#70 of 6469 MDX vs Montero Limited by nrichz Nov 22, 2000 (3:37 pm)
We also considered the Montero limited. We chose the MDX because it handled much better on road, had better gas mileage, better acceleration, more practical third row seat design (Montero can't split 50/50), slightly more cargo behind third row, and wider 2nd row seat (can put 2 baby seats and an adult comfortably). Other things I didn't like about the Montero: the swing out hatch which swings out towards the curb (right side) instead of away, and the 2nd row 60/40 split which has the 60 split on the right side instead of the left. Design was definitely re-used from Japanese version since they drive on the left side of road. The only feature I wish the MDX had (from the Montero) was a flip and tumble 2nd row seat for easier access to the third row. Safety was also a concern after seeing the report on SUV rollovers. I believe the MDX would be safer in this area since it has a 5" wider track and is 4.4" lower in height than the Montero. The Montero is definitely a better off road vehichle with its high ground clearance and better 4wd system, but since we don't plan on using this vehicle off road the MDX was the better vehicle for the family. Even at 2K more than the Montero, we consider the MDX a better value for meeting our needs.

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