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Hi Folks,
Ok...so I've been car shopping for months and considered the CX-5 (seats too uncomfortable), RX350 (too "soft" and not much room in the cargo area for my 2 dogs), etc., etc.
My wife and I test drove a used 2015 MDX (Tech Pkg.) and really liked it. So I've finally made up my mind to purchase a good used 2014 or 2015. Looking for Tech Pkg. as a minimum but would also consider the Advance Pkg.
So...my questions:
I've heard about a "clunking" sound on some of the rear axles/transmissions...when I test drove the 2015 I didn't hear anything. When I test drive other MDXs what exactly should I be listening for? Is it only when the car is put into Reverse?
Btw, I didn't hear any noise coming from the fuel pump when I test drove the 2015. So that's good.
In regard to the driver's seat comfort. The car I test drove had heated seats and they were reasonably comfortable. If I get the Advance Pkg. it comes with ventilated seats. Are they less comfortable (maybe less padding?) than the standard seats with heat only? This is important to me because I'm getting older and my butt doesn't have much padding.
Does Advance come with a heated steering wheel too?
Also, speaking of trim levels...where can I find a quick, concise chart that lists the features in each trim level?
I need to know the difference between the Tech and the Advance.
Last question (for now)...I see that some of the used MDXs have running boards attached. I absolutely don't want running boards.
Can I have the dealer uninstall these for me? Is it easy and inexpensive to have them taken off?
Finally, when they were installed in the first place...were there already existing holes for them to bolt the boards into? Or did they have to drill new holes to install the running boards?
This is very important for me because I live in Syracuse, NY and we have lots of snow in the winter...we also have a TON of salt on the roads to melt that snow. Any holes or other access points in a vehicle here means RUST.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Brian R.
Syracuse, NY
Ok...so I've been car shopping for months and considered the CX-5 (seats too uncomfortable), RX350 (too "soft" and not much room in the cargo area for my 2 dogs), etc., etc.
My wife and I test drove a used 2015 MDX (Tech Pkg.) and really liked it. So I've finally made up my mind to purchase a good used 2014 or 2015. Looking for Tech Pkg. as a minimum but would also consider the Advance Pkg.
So...my questions:
I've heard about a "clunking" sound on some of the rear axles/transmissions...when I test drove the 2015 I didn't hear anything. When I test drive other MDXs what exactly should I be listening for? Is it only when the car is put into Reverse?
Btw, I didn't hear any noise coming from the fuel pump when I test drove the 2015. So that's good.
In regard to the driver's seat comfort. The car I test drove had heated seats and they were reasonably comfortable. If I get the Advance Pkg. it comes with ventilated seats. Are they less comfortable (maybe less padding?) than the standard seats with heat only? This is important to me because I'm getting older and my butt doesn't have much padding.
Does Advance come with a heated steering wheel too?
Also, speaking of trim levels...where can I find a quick, concise chart that lists the features in each trim level?
I need to know the difference between the Tech and the Advance.
Last question (for now)...I see that some of the used MDXs have running boards attached. I absolutely don't want running boards.
Can I have the dealer uninstall these for me? Is it easy and inexpensive to have them taken off?
Finally, when they were installed in the first place...were there already existing holes for them to bolt the boards into? Or did they have to drill new holes to install the running boards?
This is very important for me because I live in Syracuse, NY and we have lots of snow in the winter...we also have a TON of salt on the roads to melt that snow. Any holes or other access points in a vehicle here means RUST.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Brian R.
Syracuse, NY