How much $$? / How long a wait?

Still waiting...Still dreaming

I am still waiting, might be another two months. If, past that point, I projected the waiting period to the 2003 then I wonder when would one actually get it; November, December, January or February? Will the supply and demand madness still be raging? Will dealers still have waiting lists with which they can leverage forced accessory packages at inflated prices or hold bidding wars between buyers and other shenanigans?

Perhaps there will be enough improvements to make it worth it.

There is the pretty much for certain 3.8 engine. That could make things interesting in the towing and sport department. Perhaps you could come off the line against an upscale X5 or ML55 AMG (or whatever it is now) and give them a run for their money. Perhaps the towing will be up to 5000 lbs.

I read somewhere there will be a refreshing of the body style. Would this mean some body cladding without having to do it with accessories to protect against the ever possible dings? Personally, as it stands, the 2001/2002 without flares or BSM is a virtual magnet for dings with its wide body style.

I wonder what else? Nothing in the March issue of Motor Trend. Anybody else hear anything?

Paul123

I originally looked at the MDX in end of October 2001 and price was MSRP. I returned to Hillside in mid November and my salesman remember me and said price was now $1000 over MSRP but since I was in earlier, he would give me MSRP. At the time, I thought it was just a line. I guess it wasn't. I order the MDX but couldn't decide between black and granite green. I wanted to see the granite on actual MDX but he didnt have any. Told him to call me when one come in so that I could see it. He called me 12/6, went down and saw granite green. No green in it. Dealer placed order next day.

Forgot to mention that Hillsde also gave me free oil & filter change every 3750 miles for first 60K. Not to bad!!

Why did you have dealer install option? Hillside was also high on them. Called Tim after MDX came in, got parts in 2 days. This past weekend, my son and I installed running boards, ventshades and double bodyside molding. All pretty easy but the running boards took some time with all those bolts. I'm waiting for painted rear tailgate deflector and burlwood shift knob from Tim. Guess it's the project for next weekend. Really nerous about drilling those mounting holes in my new baby!!!

I agree with you. Great vehicle at any price. Keep enjoying your beauty. I really liked the black, real sharp looking.

I guess I was the lucky one. Went to local Acura dealership here in Louisville, KY, was told of msrp and a 3 month wait. Was unsure, so I left.
Two weeks ago, I saw an X sitting on a BMW/Lexus dealerships lot. Called the salesmanager there, come to find out it wasn't even on his inventory list yet.
A lady, Mrs. Ruth, the owner of Ruth's candies, had driven it for 8 months and turned it in for a Lexus 470.
2001 mesa beige(non-touring), but with roof rack, cargo liner and rear muds. It only had 16,400 miles on it.
They didn't know what they had, because I went in and negotiated it down from $34,000 to $32,000 and bought it on the spot @ 5.9% for 60 months, even before it hit their inventory list.
The next day the mgr. called and said they had received about 2 dozen calls from dealers around the region wanting the X, and willing to pay the full $34,000. He mentioned he had no idea this suv was in such high demand.
I guess he'll know next time.
Bottom line is: Keep your eyes open, an X could pop up when you least expect it to.

A very happy owner in Louisville.