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Last post on Feb 14, 2008 at 4:37 AM
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#11 of 20 Re: Fuel Prices ??? [mikelevine64] V6
by wstevec
Feb 10, 2008 (9:38 am)
I totally agree, not be mention that at $33K +, the least they could do is stick a
V-6 that takes regular in it. I am sure they could put the V-6 from the Accord in it with little trouble. If they did, I would be buying one tomorrow. Right now, I am all mixed up on what I want, the BMX X3 is nice but costly and needs premium gas and the new Infiniti EX35 is right up with the BMW. I might just wait and look into the new Toyota Venza crossover. Anyone know of any future plans that Acura may have for the RDX?
Thanks.
#12 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [salinas]
by wwest
Feb 11, 2008 (10:12 am)
If you really truly need AWD then the RDX SH-AWD system is head and shoulders above, better, than the Rogue which can only route 30% of the engine torque to the rear. Basically the Rogue is just another patently unsafe, squirrelly handing F/AWD vehicle.
If they were to "clean up" the super-cluttered dash area of the RDX I might even buy one.
#13 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [wwest]
by ticmxman
Feb 11, 2008 (5:37 pm)
OK IF the Rogue is "Basically the Rogue is just another patently unsafe, squirrelly handing F/AWD vehicle" what should the common man/budget buyer look at. And I've yet to see all the posts complaining about the basic awd vehicles (CRV, RAV4, Rogue) that are "patently unsafe and squirrelly handling", I guess all the owners are still in the dark on their poorly designed vehicles.
#15 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [wwest]
by furb21
Feb 12, 2008 (2:06 pm)
Pretty good video but what does that have to do with the Rogue? Did they perform the same test on the Rogue and I missed it? Maybe you meant to paste a different link. I'm looking for performance "Cons" on the Rogue since I have finally narrowed my search down to the Rogue or the Outback (CR-V just got cut). I'd like to see the same test performed w/ a Rogue. If it fails miserably, like most others, I'll buy an Outback.
#16 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [wwest]
by ticmxman
Feb 12, 2008 (8:22 pm)
The Rogue was not tested. I also noted the video cut out the disclaimer about real world driving condtions versus the test. That being said IF I had to deal with snow and ice a Subaru would get a lot of consideration. I drive fwd in my area so the point irelavant to me.
#17 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [furb21]
by wwest
Feb 13, 2008 (10:37 am)
Since the Roque can never apportion more than 30% of the engine torque to the rear the video has importance.
#18 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [wwest]
by mlmcgahee
Feb 13, 2008 (2:03 pm)
Get your facts straight man....
2008 Nissan Rogue AWD
From a Stand Still: 50% Front and 50% Rear.
While Driving: Front Wheel Drive Only.
Cornering: 30% Rear and 70% Front.
The Video was hype. You must be a Subaru sales person......
#19 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [mlmcgahee]
by wwest
Feb 13, 2008 (8:23 pm)
No, retired, computer manufacturing/sales.
I thought that I got that directly from the Nissan site, I'll go back and look.
Lexus fan here.
And no, the video seems true to the facts to me.