You are here: Forums SUVs Acura MDX Acura MDX Sport vs Tech. Opinions on Handling

Acura MDX Sport vs Tech. Opinions on Handling

37 messages,  Last post on Nov 01, 2009 at 11:04 PM

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

What is this discussion about? Acura MDX, SUV

Messages Page 2 of 4 1 2 3 4 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#7 of 37 SPT vs. non-SPT - more feedback please by rmrc Apr 10, 2008 (7:20 am)
^^bump.   I'm currently debating the same thing (SPT ENT vs. TECH ENT) for my wife. I drive a BMW 335i spt 6-sp manual trans and so I obviously prefer a sportier ride. My wife currently has a Merc R350 (avoid!!!) so I'm having trouble deciding if she'll appreciate the Sports suspension. Or, will I appreciate the sports suspension enough while I'm driving to justify the $2,000 charge. I'm thinking it's worth it but any additional feedback from both SPT and non-SPT owners would be greatly appreciated! Replies to this message: upstatedoc (Apr 11, 2008 9:59 am) rmrc (Apr 11, 2008 11:36 am)
#8 of 37 another A4 owner opinion by jmpage2 Apr 10, 2008 (9:52 am)
While I didn't get a chance to extensively test drive both versions I did drive both the Sport and non Sport models several times before making a decision. I did notice that the sport model in sport mode had tighter turn in and felt like it could pull more lateral-G than the non sport model.   On the other hand I still found the handling of the non sport model very very good for such a large heavy vehicle.   We have lots of seamed concrete roadways around here and I found that the sport model pounded over them quite hard in either comfort or sport setting... this was too much like the rock hard suspension on the FX35 for my wife's comfort.   Additionally the residual value on the sport model is not as good as the base or tech models so ultimately I crossed sport off my list for those reasons. Replies to this message: rmrc (Apr 11, 2008 5:27 am)
#9 of 37 Re: another A4 owner opinion [jmpage2] by rmrc Apr 11, 2008 (5:27 am)
Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 10, 2008 9:52 am) Thanks for the input. Another draw of the SPT is the always active suspension but again is it worth the extra $2k....? Well at least after a little more haggling I've secured $500 over invoice on both models. While I've driven both the SPT and non-SPT I haven't driven them back-to-back. That will change tomorrow (Saturday) morning. Hopefully a back-to-back comparison will make the decision easier.
#10 of 37 Re: SPT vs. non-SPT - more feedback please [rmrc] by upstatedoc Apr 11, 2008 (9:59 am)
Replying to: rmrc (Apr 10, 2008 7:20 am) I chose the Sport model because I was coming from a TL and also having an "04 MDX which is rather squishy, I wanted the option of being able to switch back and forth because it was going to be my primary driver. However, things change, my wife has now comandeered it and I am back to driving the '04. I did even things out a little and got my self a "fun car" for the summer, an '08 VW GTI. My opinion is if you are not going to be the primary driver and your wife doesn't care either way, save your money. Even when I was the primary driver of the '07, it was in comfort mode for 95% of the time. Replies to this message: rmrc (Apr 11, 2008 11:36 am)
#11 of 37 Re: SPT vs. non-SPT - more feedback please [upstatedoc] by rmrc Apr 11, 2008 (11:36 am)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Apr 11, 2008 9:59 am) Thank you - great feedback! I have pretty much decided the Tech Ent car is the way to go for my wife and I'll save $2,000. I will drive both tomorrow just to make sure.
#12 of 37 i decided on the Tech model with an auto gate option by karens2008 Apr 30, 2008 (4:00 pm)
Thanks for your help and prompt response. I think i got a fair deal on the Tech model and was happy to be able to add the option of an auto gate. Helpful with packages and luggage, kids, etc.
#13 of 37 Auto-leveling HID by kaabob Jul 03, 2008 (1:47 am)
The Sport model also comes with Auto-leveling HID   Has anyone tried to test drive these at night to see what the big deal is? Does it follow your turns, or does it aim up or down while on an incline/decline? Replies to this message: upstatedoc (Jul 03, 2008 4:10 am) kaabob (Jul 03, 2008 9:58 am)
#14 of 37 Re: Auto-leveling HID [kaabob] by upstatedoc Jul 03, 2008 (4:10 am)
Replying to: kaabob (Jul 03, 2008 1:47 am) Kaabob-   The auto-leveling feature lowers (or raises) the HID's according to cargo load. If you have a lot of stuff in the back that makes the rear-end tilt downward, the lights lower so as not to blind an oncoming vehicle. More important w/ HID's. Adaptive headlights follow your steering. Replies to this message: kaabob (Jul 03, 2008 9:58 am)
#15 of 37 Re: Auto-leveling HID [upstatedoc] by kaabob Jul 03, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Jul 03, 2008 4:10 am) Oh.. thanks for the info! Seems like a feature that would benefit others on the roads (with an added price)
#16 of 37 2008 MDX Sport/Ent. Handling by brahda808 Jul 11, 2008 (1:17 am)
I purchased an 08 Sport/Ent. and I can't tell the difference between comfort and sport mode. In fact, when I go over speed bumps in either mode, the rear bounces and extra time! It feels like the shocks are shot! Very embarassing. I took it in for service (not for the suspension) and got a tech. package as a loner. The suspension was much stiffer than my sport! Anyone else has the same problem? Is this how the sport is suppose to be or do I have a defect mode?

Messages Page 2 of 4 1 2 3 4 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums SUVs Acura MDX Acura MDX Sport vs Tech. Opinions on Handling