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84 messages, Last post on Sep 07, 2009 at 5:45 AM
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Since this is an MDX forum, I am honor bound to answer MDX. Actually, between the two I would answer MDX anyway. I would worry about the 8 year old in the back but we reguarly transport little folks of the ages you mention and they fight for the third seat. But you should bring them along when you visit your Acura dealer just to annoy the salesman. And to get their reaction. Somewhat better mileage with the MDX but I am only getting 18 mpg on mixed highway / city. Probably more luggage room interior with the Yukon, but there are roof racks. Better off the line with the 8 cylinder Yukon, but once that MDX 300 hp 6 hits 3500 rpm, it rocks and rolls in a hurry. And the handling -- no contest -- I take a base MDX around corners faster that I ought to and it just turns right or left angles with no fuss. Hold value -- again, no contest -- the Yukon drops more in value ten minutes off the lot than an MDX loses in the first two years. But if you are talking about the Yukon Hybrid, I'll bet that is a different story. |
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MDX doesn't really get much better gas mileage than Yukon. Depending on trim level the Yukon gets between 13-14mpg average in city/highway driving. The MDX gets about 17mpg average in mixed driving. If gas costs really have you concerned than you could always look at a Hybrid Highlander which gets about 26mpg which will be a real cost savings over a 10 year, 150,000 lifespan assuming that gas prices continue to go up. In the handling and comfort department the MDX is in a class of its own (maybe the X5 BMW can run with it for $10,000 more) but the MDX is not going to save you much in fuel economy. I would expect to see a new motor from Honda for the MDX in the next year or so that has better gas mileage like the new Honda Pilot engine where it shuts off cylinders during cruise to cut gas use.
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| one more thing to note is that the Acura MDX requires premium fuel, which is about a 10% increase cost over a vehicle with the same MPG that can run fine on regular unleaded. | |
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 24, 2008 2:30 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: tmariner (Apr 21, 2008 12:37 pm) I can get a deal and wondered whether i should grab it for the Tech (not through a dealer). |
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i posted a message in reply to tmariner, it was concerning the price of a Tech (model with navigation) mdx. Also would someone please discuss the pros and cons of buying the MDX with the Sport package suspension verses just buying the Tech package (for the great navigation). Or both. Thanks.
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Replying to: karens2008 (Apr 30, 2008 1:54 pm) http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f171455/8!make=Acura&model=MDX&ed_makeind- ex=.f171455 Sport version of the same model does bring down the residual, and Sport costs an extra $2,000, so in my opinion not worth it unless you plan on keeping the vehicle long term (10+ years).
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 30, 2008 3:24 pm) any thoughts? do yu think the taupe interior is nicer than the ebony (i am looking into a Shadow Grey with the ebony leather). But they only have the taupe coming in. what do you think?
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Replying to: karens2008 (Apr 30, 2008 4:05 pm) All in all I like the way the taupe looks that we got on my wife's car but ebony is much easier to maintain. The price on the car looks good at around $600 over invoice if no other hidden fees, etc, but your trade still seems low, have you checked what cars with similar mileage for are going for in independant sale? I would expect a 40% or better residual on a 3 year old MDX regardless of mileage which should put you at much higher than $12,000 unless the vehicle is also damaged or has other major problems. |
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 30, 2008 4:22 pm) thanks, k |
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