Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory

CarSpace | Forums | Answers | Blogs | Photos | Videos | Guides | People

Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot

50 messages, Last post on Jul 06, 2009 at 7:24 AM

You are in the Acura MDX Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester

What is this discussion about? Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, Car Comparisons, SUV

Outline

Messages Page 2 of 6: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; Prev; Next; Last

#4 of 50 Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [varmint] by shafran Jun 04, 2007 (5:30 am)
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.
#5 of 50 Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [upstatedoc] by shafran Jun 04, 2007 (7:31 am)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Jun 01, 2007 11:02 am) I found a 2003 MDX Touring (No navigation or DVD), 27,000 miles listed for $25k. 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty expired in Jan 07. 6-year/70,000-mile limited powertrain warranty is still in effect. Does anyone have this year and model? Any problems so far? Replies to this message: tpulak (Dec 31, 2007 8:30 am) tpulak (Dec 31, 2007 8:55 am)
#6 of 50 Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [shafran] by tpulak Dec 31, 2007 (8:30 am)
Replying to: shafran (Jun 04, 2007 7:31 am) I have a 2004 MDX, but my friends, have a 2003, and 2002 mdx respectively. Both of my friends had serious transmission problems resulting in replacement at around 40,000 miles!! All the MDX's from 2004 to 2006(first generation) are improved that the 2001-2003 period(same generation) Don't get 2003 MDX or earlier!!
#7 of 50 Re: Acura MDX v. Honda Pilot [shafran] by tpulak Dec 31, 2007 (8:55 am)
Replying to: shafran (Jun 04, 2007 7:31 am) I found a 2005 MDX Touring with a little less that 36,000 miles, that costs$ 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.
#8 of 50 we have both vehicles by love2driveinct Jan 13, 2008 (5:48 am)
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 Replies to this message: idnew (Jan 13, 2008 6:58 am) love2driveinct (Jan 13, 2008 11:12 am) scottm123 (Feb 06, 2008 5:46 am) and 5 more... rtchambers (May 08, 2008 8:12 pm) and 5 more... dfwhonda (Feb 03, 2008 2:35 am) love2driveinct (Feb 04, 2008 1:31 pm)
#9 of 50 Re: we have both vehicles [love2driveinct] by idnew Jan 13, 2008 (6:58 am)
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? Replies to this message: love2driveinct (Jan 13, 2008 11:12 am) scottm123 (Feb 06, 2008 5:46 am) mecheng1 (Feb 06, 2008 11:46 am) and 3 more... chandra0102 (Feb 15, 2008 5:32 pm) rtchambers (May 08, 2008 8:12 pm) benandeleanor (Jul 06, 2008 5:53 pm) and 4 more...
#10 of 50 Re: we have both vehicles [idnew] by love2driveinct Jan 13, 2008 (11:12 am)
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... Replies to this message: scottm123 (Feb 06, 2008 5:46 am) mecheng1 (Feb 06, 2008 11:46 am) chrism124 (Feb 06, 2008 12:45 pm) and 2 more... chandra0102 (Feb 15, 2008 5:32 pm) rtchambers (May 08, 2008 8:12 pm) benandeleanor (Jul 06, 2008 5:53 pm) nutz4cars (Jul 06, 2008 6:19 pm) comet123 (Jul 06, 2008 6:31 pm) and 2 more...
#11 of 50 09 Pilot pics by u045777 Jan 13, 2008 (11:46 am)
http://vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=732256
#12 of 50 Early MDX by lease_bill Jan 31, 2008 (1:58 pm)
It's true that earlier MDXs had transmission problems. A friend of mine bought 2003 brand new and three months later transmission had to be replaced.
#13 of 50 Re: we have both vehicles [love2driveinct] by dfwhonda Feb 03, 2008 (2:35 am)
Replying to: love2driveinct (Jan 13, 2008 5:48 am) I'm thinking of buying either a used 06 MDX w/Nav or a new 08 Pilot w/Nav. From initial searches, I'm finding that version of the Pilot to be slightly cheaper (just under $30k) than a certified 06 MDX w/Nav (and sometimes RES) in the Chicago area (most with just over 30k miles are priced around $33k to $34k). My question: Whether in anyone's opinion the "upgraded" 4 wheel drive system of the MDX and better "luxury" appointments make it worth taking the general used car risk (which I'm hoping to negate somewhat by purchasing certified) instead of just purchasing a brand new car (and the upgraded crash test ratings for head restraints)? I'd also be interested to hear whether the Nav systems in both cars are relatively identical, or whether the Acura Nav is superior to the Honda Nav. I owned a 01 MDX (base model) and had no problems with it (but sold it at 40k), and the 06 MDX seems to drive a little less like a SUV than an 05 Pilot I tested (I've yet to actually test drive an 08 Pilot). Thanks in advance for any responses. Replies to this message: love2driveinct (Feb 04, 2008 1:31 pm)

Messages Page 2 of 6: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; Prev; Next; Last

To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Search Forums

Browse by Vehicle

Ask the Community

See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic

View All Topics

Today's Chats

Chat Schedule