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MDX vs RX300 - long post
I have been asked by a few people to post a comparison of the RX vs MDX since I own the 2001 model year of both. I have one week of experience with the MDX but can make some comparisons.
Advantage MDX:
Seats are more comfortable for me - no backaches, no adjusting after 2, 240mile trips this week.
Turning radius
Much bigger, feels more stable on highway. Drove in 20 -30moh headwinds and crosswinds - MDX felt rock-solid
Radio is easier to use vs awkward buttons on RX
Memory seats that adjust the mirrors from remote - I love it
NAVI - very neat and I can see where it can make you stupid
2 map lights vs one in RX
3rd row seats (for small passengers only)
AWD
Advantage RX300
Quieter
nicer interior - wood & leather much better quality
one touch up/down for all windows & sunroof
HIDs
Feels easier to steer around the city - steering is not as "heavy" feeling
Have not had ONE problem since delivery 1/2/01 - no weeping mirrors
Better gas mileage in city 19 mpg vs 12 in MDX. HWY mileage the same 22.6 MDX vs 23 RX
SO - which one is "better"? Really it depends - both vehicles have something the other doesn't. So far I like them both - but time will tell if the MDX has no problems after 10 months like the RX. I already discovered I have the weeping mirrors and have an appointment to have that fixed this Tuesday.
I view the RX as a car that has more room than a trunk to haul items. I view the MDX as more of a SUV - with much more room. Wife will be driving the RX mostly - but she loves the NAVI - so that may change since she hates to read maps & no NAVI in RX.
Hope this helps
I have been asked by a few people to post a comparison of the RX vs MDX since I own the 2001 model year of both. I have one week of experience with the MDX but can make some comparisons.
Advantage MDX:
Seats are more comfortable for me - no backaches, no adjusting after 2, 240mile trips this week.
Turning radius
Much bigger, feels more stable on highway. Drove in 20 -30moh headwinds and crosswinds - MDX felt rock-solid
Radio is easier to use vs awkward buttons on RX
Memory seats that adjust the mirrors from remote - I love it
NAVI - very neat and I can see where it can make you stupid
2 map lights vs one in RX
3rd row seats (for small passengers only)
AWD
Advantage RX300
Quieter
nicer interior - wood & leather much better quality
one touch up/down for all windows & sunroof
HIDs
Feels easier to steer around the city - steering is not as "heavy" feeling
Have not had ONE problem since delivery 1/2/01 - no weeping mirrors
Better gas mileage in city 19 mpg vs 12 in MDX. HWY mileage the same 22.6 MDX vs 23 RX
SO - which one is "better"? Really it depends - both vehicles have something the other doesn't. So far I like them both - but time will tell if the MDX has no problems after 10 months like the RX. I already discovered I have the weeping mirrors and have an appointment to have that fixed this Tuesday.
I view the RX as a car that has more room than a trunk to haul items. I view the MDX as more of a SUV - with much more room. Wife will be driving the RX mostly - but she loves the NAVI - so that may change since she hates to read maps & no NAVI in RX.
Hope this helps