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Acura MDX vs BMW X5

185 messages,  Last post on Jan 03, 2012 at 7:28 PM

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What is this discussion about? Acura MDX, BMW X5, SUV

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#180 of 185 Re: Honest Answer [abmwfan] by jtbazz

Jul 14, 2011 (6:37 pm)

Replying to: abmwfan (Jun 18, 2011 3:12 pm)
LOL, of course the opinion I gave is subjective. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I also own a BMW sedan and wouldnt trade it for anything in Acuras line but in this instance after driving both SUV's I personally feel the Acura is a better SUV for the price.
 
My personal decision was based on test drive and family and friends who had massive problems with their X5's.
 
Also, my personal preference is to have a sedan thats sporty and fun to drive and have an suv thats plush and comfortable. I love BMW's and think they are just about the best vehicle out there but this was better for my family and I.
 
But thanks for your passion in your response, BMW should hire you! P.S...Its just a vehicle dude dont take this stuff so serious.

#181 of 185 Re: Honest Answer [abmwfan] by mrd4

Jul 16, 2011 (3:01 pm)

Replying to: abmwfan (Jun 18, 2011 3:12 pm)
"7 of my 15 BMWs have been X5s and I haven't had a single problem with any of them except for the very first model in 2001."
 
Be aware this guy's comments is highly skewed. He owned 7 X5s in past 10 years, which means he only drives each new X5 for less than 1.5 years on average. That's not the usually case we talk about reliability. In long run, X5 does have notorious fame for reliability.

#183 of 185 Audi S4 driver happy with 2011 MDX by lpac1

Dec 11, 2011 (4:19 pm)

I own a 2000 Audi S4. I've had it for 11yrs and put on 170kmiles. I've put in about $8,000 in normal maintenance/repair over 11yrs (no accidents.) The original cost of the car was $39k. My thought was that I would drive the S4 for 15yrs. Well I hit a transmission issue and I decided to invest the money into a new car (that could hold a baby seat) vs put in another $4k in repairs into the Audi.
 
I went with the 2011 Acura MDX after exhaustively reading reviews and noting that the MDX topped the list in US News, and several Luxury Suv w/ 3rd row comparisons. I'm very happy with my selection. The Acura is plenty fast (0-60 in 6.8sec) and handles well - tuned on the Nurburing circuit. I live in Michigan and drive to surrounding states where there is often a foot of snow on the ground and I am confident the Acura will slice up the snow with aplomb.
 
It's a large SUV, it feels smaller than it is and you can really push it to the limits. This video is a good example of such: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asPpa51ZL80.
 
What also helped was my wife has a 2005 Honda Pilot LX with 100,000 miles on it. In 6yrs we spent less than $1,000 on maintenance. The Acura shares the same reliability DNA.
 
The Acura MDX - I feel - is really targeted toward people who have a sports car in the garage but need to take the family out on long trips and who want low maintenance costs.
 
My plan is that my wife will get the Acura MDX once her Honda hits 200,000 miles and then I'll get back into the sports car market - maybe a Audi TT RS.

#184 of 185 Re: Audi S4 driver happy with 2011 MDX [lpac1] by wwest

Dec 12, 2011 (10:11 am)

Replying to: lpac1 (Dec 11, 2011 4:19 pm)
My bet would be that by the time those 6 years elapse for your wife's car to reach 200,000 miles your MDX' transmission will have failed, maybe even twice.

#185 of 185 MDX owner by uppoo

Jan 03, 2012 (7:28 pm)

Just brought a 2012 MDX and prior to that I've checked out the Audi Q5 & Q7, Lexus RS, Infinity FX35, and drove my friend's 08 BMW X5:
 
Q5: Feelings like a different class, more like a X3 instead.
Q7: Lots of room, very nice exterior, but I've saw coupe of the CPO in the lot, looks like the interior is a bit cheap for the $ and worn out quick.
Lexus RS: Takes regular gas, a big plus, but the interior dash board reminds me of ......Toyota camry?
FX35: Best looking and very nice interior, great handling feels like a coupe sports car. But the cargo space and head room is very limited, feel more like a zdx or x6 alike.
BMX x5: Even I owned a MDX, I've to say that MDX is compatibale except the handling. BMW still feels a bit more "solid" in high speed cursing on highway. Is the badge and the a bit better in handling worth $10,000 more? Not for me. But if I'm look for a $60k+ car, I'd probably look into porsche or Range rover instead.
 
In summary, BMW handling is hard to beat, X5 vs. FX35 maybe?

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