As my 2003 Acura MDX is inching rapidly towards the 300,000 km mark (188,000 miles for those Imperial people ), the likelihood of having to replace the vehicle soon is getting greater and greater. That got me thinking about the 1st gen MDX and how I still see quite a few of them on the road.
I see perhaps just slightly more 2004-2006s than 2001-2003s but it just struck me that there are still so many 10-15 year old MDXes on the road! The majority of them look to be in pretty good shape too. The main issue I notice from observation is rust forming around the rear wheel well, which seems to affect about 1/3 to 1/2 of the 1st gens I see. I have this issue too and is probably my biggest incentive to replace the vehicle.
Our MDX was originally my wife's choice but I've since taken to driving it as my primary car...and I love it. It's comfortable, it looks inconspicuous, it's mechanically sound, its design is subtle and classy, it's very roomy and it's been extremely reliable. I had a 2016 MDX loaner recently, and while that model year was leaps and bounds better and more improved, I was actually quite happy to get back into my old 2003!
So all that said, it just dawned on me that this car first came out 15 years ago. I think back when I was 15 years younger and picture this vehicle being introduced. Wow. It makes me appreciate my Acura MDX that much more.
I see perhaps just slightly more 2004-2006s than 2001-2003s but it just struck me that there are still so many 10-15 year old MDXes on the road! The majority of them look to be in pretty good shape too. The main issue I notice from observation is rust forming around the rear wheel well, which seems to affect about 1/3 to 1/2 of the 1st gens I see. I have this issue too and is probably my biggest incentive to replace the vehicle.
Our MDX was originally my wife's choice but I've since taken to driving it as my primary car...and I love it. It's comfortable, it looks inconspicuous, it's mechanically sound, its design is subtle and classy, it's very roomy and it's been extremely reliable. I had a 2016 MDX loaner recently, and while that model year was leaps and bounds better and more improved, I was actually quite happy to get back into my old 2003!
So all that said, it just dawned on me that this car first came out 15 years ago. I think back when I was 15 years younger and picture this vehicle being introduced. Wow. It makes me appreciate my Acura MDX that much more.