Acura RDX

Replying to: johnny98 (Oct 07, 2007 6:01 pm)

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• stathis (Oct 14, 2007 8:09 pm)

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So the wife and I went out yesterday to test drive the RDX one last time before leasing or buying it. We had a last quote of $1000 over invoice inclusive of CT's $199 doc fee, and were confident that we could trim some more off the price in future discussions.
 
Well, after the test drive (2nd time), the wife stated she no longer liked the vehicle. Her comments are mainly subjective, but honestly who's are not in purchases such as these. She is of the opinion that the RDX is confused (I've heard this comment about Acura in general and are purchase is getting more confusing by the day). From her perspective spending the additional dollars between the RDX and CRV (another of the vehicles she likes) is something she just can not do. Even with the tech extras and more powerful engine, they do not separate the two enough in her mind. We also test drove a BMW X3, which we both agree handles better than an RDX. In her words, the RDX is jumpy and hyper as opposed to feeling glued to the road. She had other comments along these lines as well.
 
We then headed over to Audi (she currently drives an A4), VW, for a Toureg2 and Passat, and then test drove an Acura MDX (this has potential).
 
So after a fun day , she's still undecided, her criteria is simply , fun to drive and room for a new family addition (i.e. storage for baby stuff).
 
Cars now under consideration; MDX, RX350, CRV, and a player yet to be named.
 
UGH, I don't think I'm going to make it!

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Replying to: mvs1 (Oct 28, 2007 6:01 am)

Interesting...you list a sporty SUV, a near-luxury SUV, and a mainstream compact SUV.
 
You gotta narrow it down a little.

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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 29, 2007 10:03 am)

Yeah I know...I know. But it's her car so she weighs the pros and cons of each. Her ideal vehicle (from what she's described) is a small SUV with high reliability, safety, AWD, and drives like a german sedan.
 
She (we) also weigh value overall. For example is an RDX leases out similar to say an MDX or Lexus RX, then we'd opt for the vehicle in the class above. Thus far with just fees down these cars are all within $50 per month, The quote we received on an RX at invoice leases out at $587.XX per month, 36M, 12K miles, (CT taxes included, with the dealer marking up the money factor slightly). She's confirming a RDX w/Tech today, I think it's in this range as well. MDX w/TECH $600.XX per month 39months, 12K miles (CT tax included and same inception fees)
 
I think her eyes may be falling on the soon to be released Infiniti EX.
 
She's giving the RDX another try this week, as it does actually meet her criteria.
 
UGH

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