How long are you planning to keep your MDX?
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We usually keep cars four years. But usually may be changing now that two of the kids are in college
This question has been discussed before. Using Search can help you find the old thread is you are interested. If memory serves correct (and it may not
) it was in the Polls Forum and the membership was polled on this.We usually keep cars four years. But usually may be changing now that two of the kids are in college
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We have tended to turnover cars fairly regularly, but now that we have two Acura's, we will probably be hanging on to these cars for a while. My goal is to put 200,000 miles on my TL (I'm 1/3 of the way there now after less than three years), and I suspect we will probably hang on to our X from anywhere to six to nine years.
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Probably 10 years. That is the number of years that I feel would best justify my purchase of this fine car at its expense. I don't believe a car is an "investment". It is just expense. Like any vehicle, in the several couple years the value of the car is rapidly diminishing. Using the MDX for a longer time and with no payment will provide the continuous enjoyment and not demanding car payment. Hopefully the maintenance and repair willl be small.
Wow, i guess im the only one returning it after my lease is up in 2 years... I understand some of your feelings though, if I paid 40K in cash for this car id keep it as long as possible.... Great car however and I will consider keeping it at lease end if the purchase amount is comparable to the going market rate...
I never go as long as planned
In the past, I have never kept cars as long as I initially planned. I tend to get bored with cars quite quickly.
That being said, I have never had a vehicle I love as much as I love my MDX.
Knowing my past history I would tend to think I would keep the MDX about 4 years. However, after two months and almost 7,000 miles I could see me going 5 years or more because it is still the sweetest car I have ever owned.
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In the past, I have never kept cars as long as I initially planned. I tend to get bored with cars quite quickly.
That being said, I have never had a vehicle I love as much as I love my MDX.
Knowing my past history I would tend to think I would keep the MDX about 4 years. However, after two months and almost 7,000 miles I could see me going 5 years or more because it is still the sweetest car I have ever owned.
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4 to 8 Years. If it has any issues or something else comes out that REALLY appeals, it'll be four. But, my plan is to buy it after my 4 year lease and replace my other car. When that car is paid off, I'll replace the X.
Surprised to see so many people with 10 years listed as a goal.
Surprised to see so many people with 10 years listed as a goal.
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Many of us all love new cars. If money is no problem, changing car every other year certainly provides the enjoyment of new car (or more .. new car smell.)
However, with the lovely MDX in the garage, the priority of wanting a new car now shifted to low. After six month, I still think the MDX has everything I wanted and everything as advertised. If you are used to using lease as your car life style, and being able to change car often, that is great. It is not so great to our family finance and kids college expenses. Yes for those of us who bought the car as purchase and wish to keep it a long time, I can picture that we will be driving our kids to college in the MDX many years later.
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However, with the lovely MDX in the garage, the priority of wanting a new car now shifted to low. After six month, I still think the MDX has everything I wanted and everything as advertised. If you are used to using lease as your car life style, and being able to change car often, that is great. It is not so great to our family finance and kids college expenses. Yes for those of us who bought the car as purchase and wish to keep it a long time, I can picture that we will be driving our kids to college in the MDX many years later.
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That's was my initial plan, but after hearing rumors of changes and seeing so many new SUV's out there it may be sooner. If the beef the horsepower up, I may consider selling and going to a newer model. You always at first think your going to keep forever, then something new shows up to change your mind.
That's was my initial plan, but after hearing rumors of changes and seeing so many new SUV's out there it may be sooner. If the beef the horsepower up, I may consider selling and going to a newer model. You always at first think your going to keep forever, then something new shows up to change your mind.
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