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Consumer reports 2008 auto issue
by stathis
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Feb 29, 2008 (7:38 pm)
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The CR auto issue for 2008 is out: the RDX still recommended, better than avg. reliability, and beats the X-3 in the 0-60mph, and matches it in the 60-0 mph. Awesome!
The only bad mark is for the stereo system (as expected). 
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- #2653 of 2722
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Onstar No Longer Available on RDX
by rwhissen
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Mar 10, 2008 (11:23 am)
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I just traded a 2005 MDX for a 2008 RDX. The MDX was Onstar equipped. The RDX is not. Does anyone know why Acura dropped Onstar? Or was it vice versa?
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- #2654 of 2722
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Re: Onstar No Longer Available on RDX [rwhissen]
by varmint
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Mar 11, 2008 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: rwhissen (Mar 10, 2008 11:23 am)
Onstar was originally designed around an analogy network. They scrapped that network a little while back. Even if you'd kept your '05 MDX, the Onstar would have stopped working. (Not sure exactly what the cut-off date is.)
Acura was given the choice of upgrading to the new Onstar network. They opted out. Upgrading from analog would have required hardware changes to all vehicles equipped with Onstar. Instead, the company chose to pursue their homegrown AcuraLink system, which is based on XM's satellite radio network.
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- #2655 of 2722
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Re: Onstar No Longer Available on RDX [varmint]
by ateixeira
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Mar 11, 2008 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: varmint (Mar 11, 2008 8:55 am)
Yep, same problem for old GM owners with OnStar, those are now out of service, too. No upgrade path, either.
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- #2656 of 2722
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Re: Rear differential oil change? [stathis]
by angelina247
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May 12, 2008 (8:56 pm)
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Replying to: stathis (Jan 21, 2008 1:37 pm)
If you take your car to Santa Monica Acura, you might want to go to Kondo Motors also on SM Blvd. They take care of all models of Japanese cars. I've been going to them since someone at SM Honda told me about them almost 10 years ago. They are good and honest. Unless you just have to go to the dealer, you might consider Kondo for tune ups and oil changes, etc.
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- #2657 of 2722
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Re: downshifts [hdogdad]
by ptd1
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May 28, 2008 (2:11 pm)
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Replying to: hdogdad (Feb 18, 2008 12:22 pm)
I am complaining about it, even at higher speeds. Dealer "doesn't feel it"
Any more info?
PTD1
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- #2658 of 2722
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Re: downshifts [hdogdad]
by wwest
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May 31, 2008 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: hdogdad (Feb 18, 2008 12:22 pm)
Unlike most FWD and F/AWD the RDX's SH-AWD system can safely support engine compression braking so the transaxle can be allowed to downshift as you slow, coastdown, just as it would with the much safer (compared with "other" FWD and F/AWD models) RWD & R/AWD models.
Drive a "true" AWD system, R/AWD system, such as the BMW X3/5 and you will notice an even more pronounced level of engine compression braking and downshifts on coastdown.
Neat feature of SH-AWD.
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Re: downshifts [wwest]
by lynn3808
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Jun 16, 2008 (5:27 am)
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Replying to: wwest (May 31, 2008 9:21 am)
watch out for the turbo; my 07 rdx started this way with no other indicators and the turbo blew out and took the engine with in. Acura can't tell me or the other 54 07 drivers that I have found why these turbos are going out without warning; John at Acura corporate told me 54 out of all the rdx's sold was bad. Of course this happens to those of us at 50,000+ miles; I just wonder how many 07 RDX's are out there with 50,000+ miles. When I bought Acura I didn't think it meant throw away car.
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