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Mercedes-Benz M-class vs Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer vs Buick Rendezvous vs Acura MDX

473 messages,  Last post on Sep 17, 2007 at 6:06 PM

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What is this discussion about? Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Ford Explorer, Buick Rendezvous, Acura MDX, Car Safety, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), SUV

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#465 of 473 RDV by fndlyfmrflyr

Apr 14, 2004 (7:55 pm)

The new engine easily takes care of the main gripe many had against the RDV. We rejected the RDV (02) because of the weak performance and no nav unit available. Today, with my MDX the subject of both engine and transmission recalls I question Honda's reputation for long term reliability. Mine hasn't given me any mechanical problem, but other brands now look better by comparison to how they looked two years ago.
 
However, with gasoline prices at about $2.50 and rising (expecting closer to $3 U.S. this summer) today's type SUV will not be among my choices for my next vehicle.

#466 of 473 Mountaineer trial... by nvbanker

Jul 04, 2004 (2:23 pm)

Towed a trailer to my cabin in the mountains with new Mountaineer yesterday, for the first time. Very impressed with performance. Plenty of power, never hit the floor with the gas pedal. Really like the decelleration feature of the speed control too, how it holds your downhill speed as well as your uphill speed. This performance, along with the fact that we haven't found even one defect in the car yet, may make this one a keeper.

#467 of 473 ford-gm-chy vs honda-toyota-nissian by alfa

Jul 06, 2004 (3:03 am)

I was trying to decide on which SUV to buy all last month. Used,new,large,small 4dr truck or what ever.
I wanted a SUV with 3rd row ,4/4 and something that would could tow a trailer. And wanted a good quality vehicle. Also wanted it loaded.
I'm in the auto business and I drive a lot of cars and see a lot of used ones with problems!
Wanted a Expedition But just to big and a lot of relabilty problems with the newer models and some say the 5.4 is underpowered some say its ok?
Liked the Titan 4dr truck . But very bumpy ride.
Jeep cherokee ? they feel loose to me brand new. outdated design.
Explorer /The very best size room price. inside a little cheap looking but well laid out. Can be bought for 5k under inv. Ok for short term lease. or if you dump in a few years
I drove a new one (great vehicle)also drove one
a year old with 25k.felt loose . Not what I want my 1 or 2 year old car to feel like!Drove a EB 1yr old and drove like new I guess the other one was beat?Also a fully loaded EB 4.6 not that cheap.
I like gm suvs good power but reliability is not the highest and do not feel as tight a Asian makes. Also new loaded yukon high 30's
MDX and Pilot great package. They do have some transmission problems I. may be wrong but I feel the unibody car frame is not a good design for towing a heavy trailer and not a beefy design. and no V/8 option And the paint,interior is not a good as toyota-lexus
saw a 2yr old MDX leather looked very worn. Never liked honda leather. Lexus RX and Pilot/MDX? only 2 wheel unless there is wheel slip and no low range ?
RX330 great vehicle,a little under powered (3.0 bumped to 3.3)and 40+ for 4/4 loaded model.
Highlander drove so so.
Pathfinder outdated!
What the heck I drove a 4runner. V/6 with leather and feel in love.
I bought a V/8 limited.(all wheel) (low range) (real frame) (very smooth V/8 5spd trans)(good towing package)38k God I almost bought a new explorer that was close!but they are so cheap 5k off msrp.
Lexus 330 and 4runner are the highest quality in
the 35-40k but are smaller in room.
I asked a lady with a rx330 with 80k on the od.if it drove any different then when is was new and she said no.
I'm sure the shocks a little softer but she says it drives great.
If you think its bull from a toyota lover!
Drive a 5 year old 4runner/yukon/explorer and see for yourself.
There are a lot of great cars from all makes.
Just drive them all before you buy.

#468 of 473 I guess by steve_ HOST

Apr 25, 2005 (4:49 pm)

No one is shopping SUVs these days?
 
Steve, Host

#469 of 473 Re: Shopping SUV's by msu79gt82

May 25, 2005 (2:08 pm)

This thread had a rather odd assortment

#470 of 473 Re: Shopping SUV's [msu79gt82] by steve_ HOST

Apr 17, 2006 (12:12 pm)

Replying to: msu79gt82 (May 25, 2005 2:08 pm)
People shop all sorts of rides, eh? May as well dust this one for another go 'round and see if anyone is cross-shopping them.
 
Steve, Host

#471 of 473 Re: RDV seems to be the best yet. [chaser04] by albook

Aug 02, 2006 (4:24 pm)

Replying to: chaser04 (Apr 14, 2004 5:58 pm)
i know this is a littie off subject, but where is Chrysler Pacifica in this comparison? im stumpt on whether to buy pacifica or mdx. Mdx: more cargo space. Pacifica: captains chairs. can someone help me?

#472 of 473 Re: RDV seems to be the best yet. [albook] by shaig

Sep 17, 2007 (6:06 pm)

Replying to: albook (Aug 02, 2006 4:24 pm)
Are you going boating or do you want a car?
 
Seriously, the thread started before Pacificas had any real traction. We looked at one but decided to go with an MDX given the stronger crash test results for the 07/08 MDX vehicles and their excellent dynamic rear head support.
 
From a handling perspective, 0.86 on the skidpad for an MDX sport beats the Pacifica's 0.76 and the gas mileage was better on the MDX. At the end of the day, you need to make the decision based upon your criteria.

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