I'm thinking of trading in my 2008 MDX with 115k for a CPO 2014/2015 (around 25 to 35k). I have heard of issues with the 3.5 compared to 3.7, true or BS? Is the 3rd gen as reliable as the 2nd gen? Any other thoughts or comparisons?
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The 2015 MDX Adv version would be the version I would go for! Unless you need +3500lbs of towing, sh-awd, and extra room, the +16 RDX would also be very similar to the 14/15 MDX at the same or cheaper price.
Pretty much the same thing I noticed with my 08 RDX being a very good city vehicle for work commutes and errands and my 11 MDX for leaving the city limits and hitting the open hwy. It always hard to answer forum question of "which vehicle should I buy" when can't factor in the OP personal info that make the final decision unique to them (location, budget, family size, weather, towing, pets, miles per year, etc...).We have a 2015 RDX and a 2014 MDX. I can't say they are similar. I'm not talking about the tech and features. The driving experience is not the same. The feel and how they handle. MDX is more composed and more premium. RDX you feel the road more and it's lighter. Both are very fine vehicles. We prefer the MDX on out of town trips, not just because of bigger space, it's the better and more comfortable drive. Although, the build quality on my wife's RDX is better than my MDX.
Probably because I'm driving both regularly, I can see the differences between the two.
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Objective data (Nurburgring lap times) dispute that where the 3rd gen was seconds faster than the 2nd gen but this could be splitting hairs somewhat.The 3rd gen gets better fuel mileage, other than that I see zero benefits over 2nd gen. To me, it doesn't handle as well as 2nd gen...narrower tires etc...not as sporty...
That 'would' be fun.Let's ship ours over to the Ring and race.....would be fun.
The laps I'm referring to were for the 2014 MDX - with the 6 speed tranny. I paid attention to it because at the time I was considering buying the 3rd gen (2014 model) and I wanted to have an idea if it went down in performance fro the 2nd gen, up, or was similar and I wanted to see some objective data. It's not a complete picture but it gives some rough comparison on points that include acceleration and handling. I won't know for certain until 'PTC Dawg' and I head over there with our MDXs and give it a go. You'll probably want to tag along.Objectively the 3rd gen lap time at the Nurbg could be faster because of the better gearing with the 9 speed and far less weight not because the 3rd gen Turns Faster, Pickup after a turn is by far more important at the nurb and I can see the 2g struggling to get back to speed while the 9 speed would be superior in the 3rd gen... I will be surprised if the 3rd gen equipped with the 6 speed (ala 2014 model) was FASTER in the Nurb than the 2g MDX with the same 6 speed considering the 2g MDX suspension is by far sportier...
Acura boasted that the new model is actually eight seconds faster around the Nurburgring, with the same driver, than the previous model.
It's one of the differences and it's noticeable. Whether its relevant depends on one's usage. Some people will never haul passengers back there so it won't matter but I occasionally use it to carry normal sized adults on relatively short jaunts (up to about 30 minutes usually) to restaurants, etc. and it's convenient to be able to take one vehicle. Really, the adjustable fore/aft 2nd row seat really helps those in the way back and the 2nd gen I checked out had no adjustable 2nd row and it made a diff. I compared the two by getting in the back and sitting there myself and there's a noticeable diff.I have not used the 3rd row for adults because its impossible to fit comfortably.. So that is the main win for the 3rd gen? I haven´t tried to fit in a 3rd gen 3rd row but I sincerely do not think its still fit for that duty, This is a medium sized SUV after all.. 3rd row was never intended for serious adult use, unless they are Kid sized..
I have the inverse opinion which is certainly just my own opinion fwiw. I don't dislike the 2nd gen and liked it better than any other option out there until the 3rd gen came along and I happen to like the 3rd gen styling better - I think it cleaned up some of the lines from the 2nd gen but again, at the time the 2nd gen was still available new prior to the 3rd gen it was at the top of my list - and I'm a new Honda/Acura owner so legacy had nothing to do with the choice. I'm not really disparaging the 2nd gen.For me at least is not worth getting a worse looking car in the outside and inside for that (IMO) the 2g Crushes the looks of the 3rd gen in all aspects in my opinion which is HIGHLY subjective..
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