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Power hatch option by dmschivley
Apr 17, 2008 (6:21 am)
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Just visited a dealer Saturday and asked about this option. For 2009 models power hatch will be an independently offered option, unlike now that it is ONLY available in the ent. package.
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Re: Power hatch option [dmschivley] by sanjaysdca
Apr 17, 2008 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: dmschivley (Apr 17, 2008 6:21 am)

Power Hatch, as an independent option is NOW available. Carsdirect.com is asking $500.00 for it.
Acura web site lists two more trim levels for MDX viz tech pkg with power hatch & Sports Pkg with power hatch - avail mid to late April
 
Looks like no power hatch with base.
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Power Lift Gates and the 2009 Acura MDX's by hpowders
Apr 17, 2008 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 10, 2008 12:09 pm)

This morning, I went to Acura and drove the MDX for the second time. It was a terrific drive.
 
The dealer confirmed what was stated several posts above, that ALL MODELS of the 2009 MDX would come with the power lift gate as a stand alone option.
 
If anybody from Acura reads these posts:
 
THANK YOU!! It's about time!!
 
Now....about the stand alone rear camera, like the one offered in the new Toyota Highlander....
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Re: Power Hatch [hpowders] by sanjaysdca
Apr 17, 2008 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: hpowders (Apr 17, 2008 9:47 am)

When are 2009 expected? I too am looking for MDX for my wife..she was leaning towards RX because she wants power hatch. Base RX is less expensive then MDX with power hatch
 
But RX drives like a boat..So there is a hope for me
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Re: Power Hatch [sanjaysdca] by hpowders
Apr 17, 2008 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Apr 17, 2008 9:55 am)

I didn't ask my salesman when the 2009's come in-probably some time in the Fall-like September-November.
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Re: Power Lift Gates and the 2009 Acura MDX's [hpowders] by upstatedoc
Apr 17, 2008 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: hpowders (Apr 17, 2008 9:47 am)

To be honest with you, unless they improve the rearview camera (screen brightness, "boot-up" time) it's pretty useless. Sometimes in the morning if i was in a hurry, I would start the car, put it in reverse, start backing out and I would be almost to the end of my driveway before the screen came on. I would much rather see sensors on the MDX. My buddy has them on his X5 and they work great.
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Re: Power Lift Gates and the 2009 Acura MDX's [upstatedoc] by hpowders
Apr 17, 2008 (12:59 pm)
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Apr 17, 2008 11:39 am)

This morning, when I told the salesman that I am only interested in the base MDX, he told me the rear-view camera is "indispensible". From my research, I had already found out that it is not.
 
One can order rear sensors for the MDX as an option, but it costs nearly $1000 for the parts and installation. In my opinion, front and rear sensors should be standard. They come on my 545i sedan and I don't even need them. The MDX is another story.
 
One must really adjust those side mirrors. I thought my side mirror was okay, but on my test drive (on a street) a sub-compact whizzed past me on my left, startling me and then cut me off and passed in front of me. I never saw him until he just about passed me. Perhaps, it was due to the salesman engaging too much of my attention. But, that sub-compact sure looked small down there as he passed me.
 
As for the base lift gate-I found it required about the same effort to close as the trunk of the 545i. Not really a big deal.
 
Overall, I came away highly impressed with the MDX, and I don't impress easily. It handles like a sedan, has a wonderful engine, is incredibly comfortable up front and has plenty of room in back for stuff. I found it fun to drive, something I never thought I could say about a vehicle of its size. Acura really hit the sweet spot with the current version of the MDX.
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mdx footrest removal for people with long legs by jimbo787
Apr 17, 2008 (1:20 pm)
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does anyone know if the foot rest on an 08 mdx is removable
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Re: mdx footrest removal for people with long legs [jimbo787] by hpowders
Apr 17, 2008 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: jimbo787 (Apr 17, 2008 1:20 pm)

Have you sat in the MDX? I am 6'2", 34" inseam and had no problem getting comfortable.
 
When you lease a vehicle, you are severely restricted against making any changes to the vehicle. Perhaps the driver's seat travel can be adjusted by the service dept. to go further back a couple of inches.
 
If you posted this problem yesterday, I would have asked my dealer today and had an answer for you at this time.
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Re: Power Hatch [hpowders] by sanjaysdca
Apr 17, 2008 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: hpowders (Apr 17, 2008 10:01 am)

Thanks hpowders
 
I finally found some time to test drive this afternoon. Really nice.
I too am looking at late July to early Aug...but If I can get Power Hatch in base 2009 it would be sweet

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