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#1613 of 1819 Re: Why am I so lucky? [vaughn4] by upstatedoc Apr 30, 2008 (4:07 am)
Replying to: vaughn4 (Apr 29, 2008 4:24 pm) What did you end up trading it for? Replies to this message: vaughn4 (Apr 30, 2008 3:28 pm) jmpage2 (Apr 30, 2008 4:20 pm)
#1614 of 1819 Re: Why am I so lucky? [upstatedoc] by vaughn4 Apr 30, 2008 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Apr 30, 2008 4:07 am) 08 Acura TL Type S - So far it has been an exceptional vehicle. This could be in part because it's been built for a while and the kinks have been worked out. I'd stay away from the new generation 09 TL for at least a couple of years - First year vehicles have issues!   In my opinion the 08 TL Type S is just a much better put together machine than the new generation MDX. Note I said the "new generation". We have an 05 MDX and it has been bullet proof. The new MDX while technologically more advanced than the previous version, is just not put together well and plagued with a plethora of issues some of which I consider major ones. From looking through this forum I think a lot of other owners would agree. Too bad, this SUV has potential but Acura corporate needs to get its act together and listen to their customers instead of being so arrogant and condensing. Replies to this message: jmpage2 (Apr 30, 2008 4:20 pm)
#1615 of 1819 Re: Why am I so lucky? [vaughn4] by jmpage2 Apr 30, 2008 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: vaughn4 (Apr 30, 2008 3:28 pm) Reliability on the new MDX is very good as rated by consumer reports and others. It sounds like you got a lemon. Also you demonstrate why I never buy a new model the 1st year it is out. All the bugs aren't worked out yet.
#1616 of 1819 airbag message by gjpearce May 01, 2008 (2:11 am)
just bought a new MDX Sport. Next day, the airbag message came on. Took it to the dealer and he diagnosed a faulty airbag seatbelt sensor. He said car was safe to drive. Nine days later he got the part in. He replaced it in a 90 minute service. So I am driving home (a 40 mile trip) and light comes back on. Next day I called dealer yelling and screaming- he brings me a loaner. Two days later, returns my car and now we are waiting to see if everything is OK. Anybody else with airbag warning lights?
#1617 of 1819 Re: Power Lift Gate [crowncity] by brahda808 May 01, 2008 (2:17 am)
Replying to: crowncity (Apr 17, 2008 8:31 am) Thanks, you're right. I unlocked the doors first, and now the tailgate opens and closes.
#1618 of 1819 Re: 2007 MDX Falling Apart [mdx_owner] by donmatteo May 03, 2008 (8:08 am)
Replying to: mdx_owner (Aug 20, 2007 7:44 pm) I have a 2001 model MDX and have been less than thrilled with the purchase myself. I bought it used with 80K miles on it and within 2K miles, had to replace the transmission. Acura Corp helped with 1/2 of the cost, which I thought was fair. I was only out $1800.   Then the Engine Mounts broke, $900 repair.   Then the buttons on the overhead light broke. $300 unit replacement.   Now the driver door won't open, even though it's unlocked. Neither the interior nor exterior handle will get it to work so I have to climb in & out of the passenger door. Looks like my "accentuator" might be out too. I saw a Google posting on the same problem and in that case, the dealer couldn't fix it so he sent it to a body shop to have the door sawed off and the entire handle assembly replaced.   The MDX is a nice ride but the headaches aren't worth it. My other car give me much fewer problems and guess what... it's American made.
#1619 of 1819 Reliable Repair Shop for Acura MDX in Plano/Richardson/Allen TX area by un_sidiq May 03, 2008 (8:14 am)
Hi   I am looking for a reliable shop/mechanic(preferably Acura Certified) to work on MDX, someone i know who took his MDX for the 15000 miles service and was given a estimate of $900, i was wondering if someone knows of a place in Plano/Richardson/Allen TX area ? Also for the oil change do the quick lube shops use the "crush washer" that the dealership puts so much stress on when doing oil change ? Thanks Replies to this message: jas8 (May 04, 2008 11:24 am)
#1621 of 1819 Re: Reliable Repair Shop for Acura MDX in Plano/Richardson/Allen TX area [un_sidiq] by jas8 May 04, 2008 (11:24 am)
Replying to: un_sidiq (May 03, 2008 8:14 am) In the past, I have used Danny's Import Service. (He did my 30,000 and 45,000 service for my 02 MDX). It is a little farther away than you are looking - but he does great work. He is in Lewisville (121/35 area). www.dannysimport.com.
#1622 of 1819 Differential oil change by barb36jack31 May 04, 2008 (12:56 pm)
The dealer says that the differential oil must be changed every 15000 miles. The manual says that if you drive a lot at slow speeds in the mountains or tow a trailer, change the diff.oil at 7500 mi and at 15000 mi. intervals after that. It makes no mention of how often to change the diff.oil if you drive normally with no special loads being placed on the car.   Comments please.   Jack H.

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