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Replying to: carnaught (Mar 03, 2007 8:27 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 03, 2007 7:51 am) I still think Acura has absolutely no design direction of any kind. They kind of started down one path with the TSX and TL, but then completely abandoned that with the RL. The MDX is yet another direction, and I don't like where its going. I mean look at this thing, its hideous.  
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Replying to: dhamilton (Mar 03, 2007 7:29 am)
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Replying to: drtravel (Mar 03, 2007 8:41 am) After Infinity introduced FX now everyone is trying to get to the crossover segment. Mercedes R, upconing BMW V-series, Audi Q5. MDX is in a different segment, it is not a crossover by any imagination. |
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Mar 02, 2007 5:12 am) X5 Cayenne |
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Replying to: drtravel (Mar 02, 2007 12:34 pm) 5-Series 3,482 E-Class 3,053 M 1,961 GS 1,563 A6 893 RL 395 (not a typo)
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Replying to: lexusguy (Mar 03, 2007 8:43 am) Now, I'm curious have you driven both the MDX and the FX as an earlier poster asked you? |
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Replying to: hauss (Mar 04, 2007 9:09 pm) Acura makes decent cars yes, but there's always a "...but" qualifier with each one. The TSX has no power, the TL is a FWD car in a RWD segment, the RDX has horrible fuel economy and is overpriced, and I've already posted all of the problems with the RL. Yes, I've driven both the MDX and the FX. My wife decided that she liked the X3 better than both. The MDX isn't necessarily bad, but its not really the value that the last one was. With the lease the BMW was more affordable, and much nicer as well.
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Replying to: hauss (Mar 04, 2007 9:09 pm) Drove both old ('05) and new ('07) X3 -- the old X3 with sport was firm and on certain road surfaces "harsh," but not choppy. The new '07 X3 with sport was decidedly more refined in ride, power, handling, interior and even NVH. Drove the RDX -- for the money worth looking at compared to a brand new 2006 X3. The driving feel of the new X3 makes it worth more -- but it may not be seen to be worth nearly $10,000 more than the RDX when equipped more upscale. Sat in new MDX (a black one with the Cabernet interior and sport package) -- having driven and sat in, of course, a new X5, the MDX, sitting still, seemed competitive by virtue of its full MSRP of about $46K (X3 priced, that is.) The tests of the MDX with the magnaride (sport) seem to "suggest" a transformed vehicle. We plan to test it too. I have no reason to dislike the MDX, well, its looks may be an acquired taste, but in black it is less cartoonish. On paper, in reviews and for $45K, it appears the MDX is a tour de force. It apparently is somewhat polarizing, too. I would comment, not having yet driven one, it seems to beg for a 6 speed auto transmission. Thus far, nothing seems to match the X3 (in this Price Range) for the driving experience. Moreover, just sitting there, behind the wheel, the MDX seems (for this price) to be the one to get. Hmmm, will I (or my wife, better said) be sitting more or driving more. I'll get back to you. Oh, oh, great sound system in the Acura. Damn near awesome.
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Mar 05, 2007 5:31 am) I agree a lot with your post. However, having lived with the Wife's FX for almost 2 years now I would add, 1. The FX's interior doesn't hold up to well over time. 2. Yes, both of these rides are begging for a 6 speed but, that would put them in the Q7/X5 price category. 3. The new MDX is much more refined than the FX. My biggest knock on the Acura is the cheap feeling steering wheel. But, it handles very well for a big Japanese SUV [very well in fact] and the electronics [nav/stereo] are some of the best in the biz. Now how bout that Edmunds review on the RS4 vs M5, and the Audi coming away with the win? [from one Audi lover to another] |
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