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Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot
by shafran
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Jun 01, 2007 (6:49 am)
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Looking to get rid of my 1997 Volkswagon Jetta and upgrade to an SUV. Have done a bunch of research and feel the Pilot or MDX are the best options. Criteria is:
* $25k or less
* 40,000 miles or less
* 2004 or newer
What's the best option? Do I get more bang for my buck by going with the Pilot or is it worth to buy a MDX with more miles?
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Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [shafran]
by varmint
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Jun 01, 2007 (9:20 am)
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Replying to: shafran (Jun 01, 2007 6:49 am)
Depends on how you'll use it and how you drive.
I went with an MDX, but only because I prefer the tighter suspension.
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Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [shafran]
by upstatedoc
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Jun 01, 2007 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: shafran (Jun 01, 2007 6:49 am)
Just checked KBB on the private party value of my '04 MDX Touring w/ 45,000: Excellent $27385, Good $ 25815. That seems to be right on the edge of your criteria. Pilot w/ same should be much cheaper, however varmint is right, MDX is sportier (suspension,engine,tires) or.....for 3 grand more (maybe less depending on when '08s come out) '07 Pilot LX 4WD new.
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Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [varmint]
by shafran
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Jun 04, 2007 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: varmint (Jun 01, 2007 9:20 am)
The MDX is definitely much more fun to drive than the Pilot. My main concern has to do with price vs. Miles/year. Do I pay a little more for the MDX and get older model with more miles or get a newer pilot with less miles. Overall reliability ratings for both seem are high and with Honda I don't think you can go wrong.
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Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [upstatedoc]
by shafran
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Jun 04, 2007 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Jun 01, 2007 11:02 am)
I found a 2003 MDX Touring (No navigation or DVD), 27,000 miles listed for $25k. 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty expired in Jan 07. 6-year/70,000-mile limited powertrain warranty is still in effect.
Does anyone have this year and model? Any problems so far?
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Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [shafran]
by tpulak
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Dec 31, 2007 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: shafran (Jun 04, 2007 7:31 am)
I have a 2004 MDX, but my friends, have a 2003, and 2002 mdx respectively. Both of my friends had serious transmission problems resulting in replacement at around 40,000 miles!!  All the MDX's from 2004 to 2006(first generation) are improved  that the 2001-2003 period(same generation) Don't get 2003 MDX or earlier!!
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Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [shafran]
by tpulak
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Dec 31, 2007 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: shafran (Jun 04, 2007 7:31 am)
I found a 2005 MDX Touring with a little less that 36,000 miles, that costs$ 24,599. Its loaded with everything except NAV, and DVD. Also, If you don't care about a salvage title, I found a 2005 Acura MDX, that was a recovered theft, which had no damage at all, and had only 17,100 miles, cost $23,900 , and This one is entirely loaded, with even a NAV, and DVD.Personally, this one looks better, with side rails, and a spoiler. Its up to you. The Pilot (used) actually costs just about $2,000 more compared to the MDX. The MDX is worth it.
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we have both vehicles
by love2driveinct
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Jan 13, 2008 (5:48 am)
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We currently have both of these vehicles, so if I can help anyone with specific questions about them, ask away...
Specifically, we have a 2005 Pilot EX-L w/RES
and a 2006 MDX Touring w/Nav & RES
Cari
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Re: we have both vehicles [love2driveinct]
by idnew
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Jan 13, 2008 (6:58 am)
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Replying to: love2driveinct (Jan 13, 2008 5:48 am)
We are looking at both of these vehicles, but the Honda uses regular gas and the mdx uses premium. Do you use premium or mid-grade in your Acura?
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Re: we have both vehicles [idnew]
by love2driveinct
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Jan 13, 2008 (11:12 am)
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Replying to: idnew (Jan 13, 2008 6:58 am)
I put 87 in it, actually  . My husband did some research on premium gas & came to the conclusion that it just wasn't necessary, so we don't use it in the Acura. There was no evidence that it's better for your engine, get better mpg, etc. Of course, if gas prices weren't so high right now, maybe we'd use it anyway...
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