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#45 of 50 Re: Help me decide [jason330i] by upstatedoc Feb 13, 2009 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: jason330i (Feb 12, 2009 10:18 am) '06 MDX does not have HID's, rather "projector" headlights, they switched to HID's w/ the '07 MY. There is a lot of controversy over whether you can use regular in a "premium only" vehicle. I used premium in my '04 MDX for most of it's life, I recently started using 87 oct because it was $1.50/gal. Didn't notice much difference mileage or performance wise. As far as cost of ownership, many Acura owners have maintenence done at the Honda shop where its generally cheaper, however most honda shops will not do warranty work. Replies to this message: jason330i (Mar 05, 2009 7:25 am) upstatedoc (Mar 06, 2009 7:12 am)
#46 of 50 Re: Help me decide [upstatedoc] by jason330i Mar 05, 2009 (7:25 am)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Feb 13, 2009 12:52 pm) wow, all this time i assumed the mdx had true HID headlights. isn't it suppose to be a luxury brand? and doesn't the older model TL's have HID?   still miss the memory seats though. Replies to this message: upstatedoc (Mar 06, 2009 7:12 am)
#47 of 50 by enforcer Mar 05, 2009 (10:04 pm)
We bought an MDX 3 months ago and could not be more pleased.   We looked at the Pilot v. MDX v. Highlander. The Toyota salespeople were incredibly lame and the car looked cheap inside, plus the discounts were pretty mediocre (almost as pricey as MDX which had huge rebates) so the Highlander was soon eliminated.   We also drove the Pilot but it just wasn't as nice. For $3k more we got a much much nicer car - better interior, nicer lines, better features - there really is no comparison. If you don't have the extra $3-5 grand then I guess you have to go with the cheaper model. But if you are buying new and financing with .9 or 2.9% this is really an easy choice.   Also check out April 2009 consumer reports - the MDX gets a much higher rating than the Pilot - in fact the MDX is highest in its class. And the whole Acura experience is so much better.
#48 of 50 Re: Help me decide [jason330i] by upstatedoc Mar 06, 2009 (7:12 am)
Replying to: jason330i (Mar 05, 2009 7:25 am) '07 thru '09 MDX's have HID's as well as '04 thru '09 TL's.
#49 of 50 08/09 PIlot vs. 08/09 MDX by x5killer May 06, 2009 (12:43 am)
the pilot just got redesigned in 08 right or was it 09. the new redesign is decent but it it is stilla little big and boxy.   some ppl say the pilot is the same as the mdx for less money but all they really share is the chassis. the pilot is maybe a little bigger so maybe you get some more room but the MDX is one of the larger mid size suvs as it is and your getting a good bit more luxury sportier fun to drive with it so to me its a case where its totally worth the little extra in price. Its not like it sthe same car with an acura badge on it for more money.   you do get more. the pilot to me is just too big and boxy and drives like a truck. The MDX is the perfect combo of the sportier car like mid size suvs but still feels more truck like then say the RX or other simiiar mid size suvs. for me its the perfect larger side for mid size suvs but not too large like the pilot or others. sporty enough but also truck like enough and not so car like as some of the mid size suvs based on a car platform. mine as well get a sedan then while to me the mdx is one of the perfect combos in the size and sporty drive dept. there are others that will feel a little lighter and sportier to drive but others like the pilot that will be less sporty so again for me the MDX is the perfect combination best of both worlds.
#50 of 50 Re: Help me decide [dapnkap] by raj_e Jul 06, 2009 (7:24 am)
Replying to: dapnkap (Feb 11, 2009 12:32 pm) Hi dapnkap, I am in the market for either Pilot/MDX (2006). Can I know which city you are in? In Virgnia/DC metro, there are hardly any private party MDXs available and all the dealers are asking for lot more than you quoted.   2006 MDX Touring w/NAV and RES, 35K miles $20,895 is heck of a deal, the least that I got $25K.

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