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SUVs Acura MDX Acura MDX Sport vs Tech. Opinions on Handling
37 messages, Last post on Nov 01, 2009 at 11:04 PM
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I have a 2007 MDX Sport and recently crossed the 50K mile mark. I love the car and could not imagine not having the sport suspension. The real difference comes when driving on 2-lane roads and in inclement weather. The car in the sport mode will respond much more quickly and tightly. If you are test-driving and want to feel the difference, just make a few quick side to side turns at speed both in comfort and sport... you can easily feel the difference in the way the car responds. I feel that on the much small road driving that I do, I have much more control over the car and less overcorrection while driving on unfamiliar roads. Keep in mind though that the sport model has a downside. The vehicle is sensitive to the lateral slope of the roadway. Thus, the car will pull a bit on the highway to both directions, depending on the slope of the roadway. This is most bothersome on new highways designed with substantial lateral drainage slopes. Still, I find the model to be superior.
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Replying to: ssminton (Dec 27, 2008 9:23 pm)
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Replying to: brahda808 (Dec 29, 2008 4:46 am)
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I just wanted to revive this discussion a bit. I've decided on buy a 2009 MDX Tech or the Sport version. I'm trying to get any thoughts on the differences between the two. As far as I know, Sport has perforated seats, different wheels, and different suspension. Is there anything else? What about thoughts on it driving? Trying to decide if the 1500 premium is worth it or not. Look forward to hearing the responses!
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I can't imagine anyone getting sport ent over tech ent. with sport ent you get no nav, which is one of the most important features. even if you get a good aftermarket one its not going to be integrated with the mdx and the voice activation etc. if you dont need the ent (which you kind of really dont unless you have a kid or whatever cus if you are driving you aren't getting to sit in the back and watch a dvd unless you get the front screen working and really want the handy 9 volt or whatever plug in the center console with the ent) so id got sport tech or tech ent. i have a young child and last suv had the res dvd screen so it was a must for the new as she gets older and that keeps her happy on longer trips to watch something. tech and ent were neccesity. sport really isn't and just jacks up the price. i mean if you can get all 3 great but wasn't worth it for me and i even like all featurs and accessories and i like a sporty ride but even i didn't even go for the sport. but again if you dont need ent. then sure sport and tech, but all 3 is kind of over kill.
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Replying to: x5killer (May 06, 2009 12:37 am) All Sport models come with Nav. |
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Oh wools, stupid me. Maybe I should have got a sport + ent then. Tech + ent was cheaper though and I change the wheels to larger aftermarket ones anyway. What else does the sport even giveyou. Nothing I've seen mentionedseems worth the extra price. But I think there is more sports in stock so that could help one get a better deal to help cncel out some of the extracost of the sport. So sport + ent would haveeverything? Hm I should have know that before searching for tech+ ent. Either way sport + ent. Would be more though and none of the tho be the sport adds seems worth it. I'm moreconcerbed with what the 2010 is adding on the inside as I heard it may have a higher red and larger nav screen plus hard drive like the tl. I heard that though after I bought th 09 which I went ahead with because all ppl though the 2010 was the ugly new plenium grill so I didn't wantto wait for it only to hate the grip and see nothing new was added or changed for the betters but then it to be too late cus no 09's left. In the color and options I wanted since inventory is already so low. The spy photos only showed the grill and headlights covered so most thought it was mostly just getting the plenium grill and maybe slight headlight change which I wasn't worried about because I like the 09 Mex head and fog lights. But now ppl said that the tail lights may get changed and just wasn't done yet on the one in spy photos. But the Honda blog page which tells you the changes for each model doesn't say anything about the 2010 Mdx getting any nav screen change or hdd etc so I think it's just speculation by someone in another thread. And of course dealerships either don't know or claim it's not getting any major changes cus they want to sell the 09. I took the chance that I'm not going to like the 2010 and that I could get a better price on the 09 now |
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Replying to: x5killer (May 06, 2009 12:37 am)  They make me smile each time.
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lol thanks. I tend to be a bit long winded and repetitive in trying to make a clear point. and i wrote that from my phone so always some typos. some ppl sometimes get annoyed by posts like that and try to attack me so i'm glad you could actually get a laugh or a smile. I just try to be honest and realistic and type like i'm talking with real feelings. anyway back on topic, its kind of asilly one then if sport has the nav of the tech and talking strictly on handling of course the sport is better then the tech in that dept and apparently has everything the tech has. just a matter if you think the better handling and whatever other minor features the sport adds is worth the extra cost. for some it will, others not so much. i'm sure its real but the fact that some ppl can't even tell the difference in the ride would make me think its not super worth it and the ones that say they can tell may be all pyschological. like if you let them test drive a sport and a non sport without telling them which was which, would they know?
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Replying to: x5killer (May 06, 2009 12:37 am) Sport package includes all Tech package plus additional performance features as well as different leather and wheels. |
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