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Acura RDX v Nissan Rogue

20 messages,  Last post on Feb 14, 2008 at 4:37 AM

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#12 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [salinas] by wwest

Feb 11, 2008 (10:12 am)

Replying to: salinas (Nov 08, 2007 2:55 pm)
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)

Replying to: wwest (Feb 11, 2008 10:12 am)
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.

#14 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [ticmxman] by wwest

Feb 12, 2008 (10:49 am)

Replying to: ticmxman (Feb 11, 2008 5:37 pm)
Here's an idea of how bad it really is...
 
http://youtube.com/watch?v=t09ExAUgtyE&feature=related

#15 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [wwest] by furb21

Feb 12, 2008 (2:06 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Feb 12, 2008 10:49 am)
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)

Replying to: wwest (Feb 12, 2008 10:49 am)
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)

Replying to: furb21 (Feb 12, 2008 2:06 pm)
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)

Replying to: wwest (Feb 13, 2008 10:37 am)
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)

Replying to: mlmcgahee (Feb 13, 2008 2:03 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.

#20 of 20 Re: RDX v. Nissan Rogue [wwest] by mlmcgahee

Feb 14, 2008 (4:37 am)

Replying to: wwest (Feb 13, 2008 8:23 pm)
No problem...
We have something in common. I am a computer technician.
 
I work out of my Rogue and drive it 300+ miles per week. I had a 2007 Toyota RAV4 bought in April 2007, but was a Lemon Law buyback due to 3 transmissions in 6 months. I have had my Rogue for 4 months now and it's been perfect so far.
 
http://www.carspace.com/mlmcgahee
ces1938, "Toyota RAV4 Cruise Control Problems" #1, 4 Jul 2007 7:21 am
 
Mike

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