FiftyFive

Username: FiftyFive
Year: 2004
Model: MDXTouring Nav/RES
Miles: 53000 (Today!)
Purchase date: 6-30-2008
Avg MPG: 22.4

Modifications:

• Audio System: 2 12' MDX Jackhammers, Kicker ZX400.1 Amp
• 4300 HID Kit
• OEM Acura MDX side moldings.
• 35% Front Tint
• Rvinyl yellow fog light covers

Issues(Resolved?):

• Audio controls on steering wheel didn't work.(Replaced under warranty through Acura Dealer)
• Subwoofer rattle (Taken care of through Acura Dealer)

**Lets keep this on topic, please use above formatting. all unrelated post will be deleted. Thanks **

WiFi

Username: WiFi
Year: 2005
Model: MDX Touring Nav
Miles: just shy of 19,000
Purchase date: May 2005
Avg MPG: -

Mods:
Looking to do the HID mod sometime this year.

Issues:
None so far.

boxstock

Sweet! A MDX forum on acurazine!

Year: 2008
Model: Tech with PTG
Miles: 1500
Purchase date: 7/08
Avg MPG: Scared to look
Modifications: Self installed: Sport Running Boards, Front and Rear Garnish, All weather mats, Cold Cathode License Plate Lights















Previous Car: 07 TL Navi





boxstock

akord 97

Username: Akord 97
Year: 2004
Model: MDXTouring Midnight Blue Pearl.
Miles: 30100
Purchase date: 9-30-2007
Avg MPG: 20

Modifications: None.

Issues(Resolved?):
TPMS Light on, rear tire sensor replaced.

Type34

Username: Type34
Year: 2006
Model: MDX Touring Navi
Color: Nighthawk Black Pearl / Saddle
Miles: 41,000 (as of Aug 2008)
Purchase date: 02-24-2006
Avg MPG: N/A

Modifications: (not much)

• 19" x 8.5" MRR Design HR2 wheels with 255/55/19 Pirelli Scorpion Zeros
• Installed factory spoiler
• K&N filter

Issues(Resolved?):

• None thus far (the dealer barely knows my name)

krio

Owner: Krio
Acura MDX 2008
Tech + Sport Package
Sport running boards
Low front-rear fenders
Wood wheel and shift knob

Wheels: 20" Oxigin Crystal Black on Toyo S/T 265/45.

highmath

Username: highmath
Year: 2004
Model: MDX Premium
Color: Nighthawk Black Pearl / Saddle
Miles: 1085xx (as of Aug 2008)
Purchase date: 07-20-2006 / CPO w/48k miles
Avg MPG: 14-16city <--depends on I feel / 23 on road trips, easy!

Modifications: well....

OEM Blk SS
OEM Wheel Locks
WeatherTech All-Weather Mats
OEM Cargo Net
OEM Cargo Cover
Benvento Sunroof Visor
30% Tint on front windows
6000k HID Install in lows / Silverstars in highs
Piaa Hyper Yellow in Fogs
Chrome Custom Air Intake
Interior/Courtesy/License Plate Light LEDs
KPTech Auto Sunroof Module
XpressEZ XM Radio Install

***All self-installed, BTW!***


Issues(Resolved?): Just two,

* My starter went out at 80k, had it replaced, $600
* My steering wheel controls doesn't work at times, dealer was no help.

Yes, I have put a lot of miles on my baby, but It is wonderful on road trips!

lowendz

YAY, Here's Mine

Username: Lowendz
Year: 2008
Model: MDX Canadian Elite package
Miles: 500 kms
Purchase date: 08-16-2008
Avg MPG: 21

Modifications:

* TVandNAV2GO


Issues: None Yet

Chr8808

iTrader: (1)

Username: Chr8808
Year: 2004
Model: MDXTouring Nav
Miles: 53k ish
Purchase date: 02/2008
Avg MPG: 215 per fill up

Modifications:

TSW Montage 18's

Issues(Resolved?):

Glovebox rattle (never fixed by dealer 3x)
Bad tie rod which dealer could not locate as being faulty (replaced 2x front shocks, end links, 1 right outer tie rod all under warranty)

Fibonacci

Username: Fibonacci
Year: 2008
Model: MDX TECH
Miles: 4508 (Today!)
Purchase date: 12-27-07
Avg MPG: Meh

Modifications:
Chicco baby seat w/ matching stroller package


Issues(Resolved?):
Passenger Rear View Mirror auto-reverse tiltdown not working - will get fixed at next oil change.

Fabvsix

Username: FABVSIX
Year: 2007
Model: MDX SPORT/ENTERTAINMENT
Miles: 11,500
Purchase date: 11/26/06
Avg MPG: No idea, nor do I care frankly...

Modifications: Pure stock

LionSpeed

Username: LionSpeed
Year: 2008
Model: MDX Sport/Ent
Miles: 2,500 (Today!)
Purchase date: 05-30-08
Avg MPG: 21.5

Modifications: See below
Issues: None yet.
Comments: I absolutely love this sport beast.
Detailing: 1st layer of Z5, Z6, AIO, CS & Grand Finale.

phatintegra

Year: 2006
Model: MDX Sport/Ent. Black on Black
Miles: 36K (Today)
Purchase date: Year of 2006 (Orig owner)

Modifications:
OEM wheel locks
OEM Running Board
OEM Navi
OEM Entertainment Package (Rear TV, DVD player, 2 headsets, RCA hook up in the rear)

dbledizl

Username: dbledizl
Year: 2005
Model: MDX Touring Nav
Miles: 18,xxx
Purchase date: June 10, 2008
Avg MPG: 19 in the city and 24 on the highway

Mods:
None so far.

Issues:
None so far.

scottj

Username: scottj
Year: 2008
Model: MDX Tech with PTG
Miles: ~400
Purchase date: August 28, 2008
Avg MPG: too soon to tell

Mods:
None so far.

Issues:
None so far.

007Acura

Username: 007Acura
Year: 2004
Model: MDX Touring Nav/RES Sage Brush Pearl
Miles: 42,xxx
Purchase date: 4/2004
Avg MPG: ~18city ~23hwy (80mph) Premium 93 octane Always


Modifications / Acura Accessories

-Wood Stering wheel
-Wood around the speedometers
-Chrome Side steps
-Rubber mats for the winter
-Body side molding
-HID conversion low beams xenon 6000k (looks stock)
-cordless Solo s2 radar
-Bosh Icon Slim wiper blades

All services performed at acura milage intervals

1FastVtec

Username: 1FastVtec
Year: 2001
Model: MDX Base
Miles: 87,000
Purchase date: Feb-2006 with 53,000mi.
Avg MPG: 21.6



Audio System:
Pioneer AVIC-N3 Navi
Infinity Reference 6.5" comps (Front)-5.25" separates (Rear)
Pioneer shallow-mount 10" subwoofer in factory location
Pioneer 250w rms amp for sub (mounted in storage area in rear)
Alpine 12" drop-down rear TV/DVD Unit

Modifications:
K&N Drop-In
Custom 2.5" catback with hi-flo resonator and Dynomax dual-tip muffler (black with dual stainless tips)
HKS-Hyperground kit underhood
Optima 800u red-top battery

Issues(Resolved?):
Front motor mount replaced
Rear main seal replaced
P/S pump failure (replaced under warranty)

Future Plans:
Chrome side-steps to replace running boards
18" wheels/tires (not sure what brand yet)
PowerSlot F/R rotors
Hawk performance brake pads F/R
Goodridge- Stainless braided F/R lines
Use caliper laquer to paint them gloss black

formula1

User name: formula1/f1swede 2004 Touring NAV/Alpine RES 44.000miles bought 7/08 with 39k. starlight silver mods: Hid 5000k,xenon match,rotora front slotted rotors ,OEM wheelflare kit,OEM running boards,OEM bodyside moldings,OEM rear spoiler,LED interior lights,Alpine rear overhead dvd w/3 sets of headphones,OEM allseason mats,OEM rear cargo mat,OEM cargo net,K&N dropin air filter,air intake resonator removed,UR crank pulley,Apexi voltage stabalizer. Future mods: Wheels/tires,J-pipe ** 2nd car 2002 Acura TL typeS 88k satin silver. ModsZ canyon 8X18/Bridgestone potenza pole position 225/45/18,Koni yellow/Tanabe sport springs,Eibach swaybar kit,Legend 2 piston calipers/hawk pads,Racing Brake slotted front Rotors,StopTech slotted rear rotors, Racing brake SS braided lines,OEM lipkit,OEM rear spoiler,30% tint,cleared headlights,headlights painted car color on inside,xenon match fogs/highbeam,Comptech headers,icebox intake,UR pulley set,OE spacer kit,apexi voltage stabalizer,Apexi catback ws2,clear 3rd brake light,silver vinyl overlay on doorpanels&center console,OEM allseason mats,rear cargo tray

islandbeef

Username: IslandBeef
Year: 2008
Model: MDX Tech Package
Miles: @8200
Purchase date: 8/08
Avg MPG: 16.8

Modifications:
Rear rubber mat cover, cargo net.

Ibn Rushd

Username: Brown Chaos
Year: 2007
Model: MDX 20th Anniversary Edition
Miles: 30k km
Purchase date: 7/07
Avg MPG: -

Modifications:
19" Sparkling Silver Rims

samplat

Username: Samplat
Year: 2007
Model: MDX
Miles: 7K
Purchase date: 8/07
Avg MPG: -

Modifications: None

dgMDX

Username: dgMDX
Year: 2009
Model: MDX Tech with PTG
Miles: 13
Purchase date: January 13, 2009 (Pickup Today - 2/4)
Avg MPG: too soon to tell

Modifications / Acura Accessories:
- Front and Rear Lower Garnish
- Chrome Side Steps
- Roof Rails
- Moonroof Visor
- ~35% Tint (Driver and Passenger)
- Body Side Molding

Issues:
None so far.

shooter

Kudos to csmeance & fiftyfive & other members ... finally got mine yesterday ...

Username: shooter
Year: 2009
Model: MDX Sports/Ent.
Miles: ~30
Purchase date: 4/18/09 (Pickup 4/22)
Avg MPG: unknown

Modifications / Acura Accessories:

- Chrome Side Steps
- Body Side Molding

- (free) wheel locks, All Season mats, and first aid kit

Issues:
hopefully none ...

Dekker

Username: Dekker
Year: 2009
Model: MDX Tech
Miles: 1100
Purchase date: 3/31/09
Avg MPG: 22

Modifications / Acura Accessories:

- Sport Running Boards
- Roof Rails / Cross Bars
- Body Side Molding
- Door Edge Guards
- Front and Rear Garnish
- Wood Shift Knob
- Wood / Leather Steering Wheel
- Fender Trim / Garnish
- Wheel Locks
- Clear mat protectors
- Cargo mat, net, liner, & cover
- Dog Barrier

All the above self installed.

- 3M Scotchgard Clear Bra, headlight protectors
- 35% 3M Nano Tint on fronts; additional 35% over stock on all others

Eventually:
- PXAMG iSimple iPod interface w/ HDRT unit (need the right cable!)
- Remote Start
- Rear View Mirror w/ COMPASS!
- 19" Rims
- Cigarette Lighter (so I can move the covered power port to the console storage area).

Issues:
All is good so far

ARX-01b

iTrader: (1)

Username: ARX-01b
Year: 2006 AWP
Model: MDX Touring
Miles: 72,000
Purchase date: 4/28/09
Avg MPG: 20.1
Modifications:
iSimple, RDX 19" Wheels, Zebra Wood Meter Trim

Year: 2001 NBP
Model: MDX Touring
Miles: 128,000
Purchase date: 2/05
Avg MPG: 19.3
Modifications:
OEM Running Boards, Rear Spoiler, 04 Touring Wheels

Black_05_TL_6SP

Username: Black_05_TL_6SP
Year: 2004
Model: MDX Touring
Miles: 85,000
Purchase date: 12/05
Avg MPG: 17.8MPG (Wife)
Modifications:
K&N Air Filter
To-Do Mods:
UR Light weight pulley (Ordered), High Flow Third Cat, Pre-Cat Deletes, Coolant By-pass
Issues:
None so far.

radrad

Username: radrad
Year: 2008
Model: MDX Base
Miles: just shy of 6,000
Purchase date: Oct 2008
Avg MPG: -

Mods:
None yet.

Issues:
None so far.

jonathanaz

2006 MDX Touring Black/Tan Nav
57k miles

Bought it this afternoon, picking it up tomorrow.
Let the modding begin...



I'm thinking chrome steps and maybe the chrome mirror covers for starters.

Marvin Gardens

Username: Marvin Gardens
Year: 2009
Model: MDX Tech/Ent Package
Miles: 45
Purchase date: June 2009
Avg MPG: N/A

Only 2 days in, but, no mods or issues

1bmfmdx

Username: 1bmfmdx
Year: 2009
Model: MDX Sport/Ent - Sterling Gray/Ebony
Miles: 327
Purchase date: 6/11/09
Avg MPG: I don't want to know.

Modifications / Accessories:

- Sport Running Boards
- Weathertech mats
- Weathertech Cargo mat
- V-LEDs SMTs
- 20% Front Tint (3M)
- ZAINO!

Eventually:
- Fender Garnish
- Front/Rear Garnish
- 20" Rims

Issues:
None

Billsilk

Hi,

Just checking in - This is my first post. This is my first Acura. A green 2001 MDX with a saddle interior and silver factory fender and nose garnish. I'll post a photo as soon as I am able (15 Days right?)

Issues - Not completely sure but I think something in the suspension is worn, It makes a kind of a booming thump when it goes over certain bumps or rough spots. Not having driven a new one previously I can't be sure but I think the steering COULD be a bit more accurate - I'm thinking sway bar bushings or tie rod ends, or both - maybe shocks! I am going to ask my local Acura dealer Service Advisor to drive it and give his opinion. The front doors don't hold at their open detents. There's probably more - the vehicle is 8 years old and has 124K on it.

I am looking forward to sharing information with you and other enthusiasts. I am coming to Acura from Porsche-Audi cars(944/A6/A8) and must say the vehicle is already impressive in it's quality.

moil4gold49

Username: moil4gold49
Year: 2009
Model: MDX Tech, Sport, Entertain + wheel locks
Price: 43,5k Total, not incl. roof rack, taxes, license
Purchase date: June 2009
Color: Billet Silver/Taupe
Miles: 700Avg
MPG: meh

Mods:
- Did permanent wiring for left-dash-mount Bel 995 Radar
- Slipped some wire under the rugs for an under-seat 10Amp power station:
- 2 USB ports for phone chargers
- 2 12v sockets for MP3 and other
- Overpaid for roof rails and crossbars at the dealer (looking to sell crossbars - I like my Yakimas)
- nice phone holder on flat area of dash to the right of steering wheel
- bought cheaper IR headphones for kids to break

Issues:
- Seat memory module inoperative when new, now fixed

Upcoming:
- Side molding, door edging
- aftermarket trailer hitch for bike rack
- maybe tinting

Gripes:
- if remote can open all windows with a button, why not close?
- Rear window lock button locks rear windows for driver too! But I just opened all windows with my keychain, so now I need to unlock them, and put them up. Then my kids start messing with them, so I need to lock them again.
- If you tilt the TV screen all the way forward, so that you can lean back and control the DVD for your toddlers, the screen goes blank. Why let it tip forward if only to go blank?
- Seat heat buttons are in terrible locations. Sure to get activated by mistake, front and rear.
- Sport/Comfort ride button in terrible location. Should have been on left dash near VSA button.
- "Ashtray" labelled as 'Not an ashtray'. OK, I don't smoke. But it's not much of a storage compartment either. Can't get anything in or out of it, hidden behind the shift lever.
- Why do I want flip covers over my 12v and 110v plugs? Because I want another step in the plug-in process, or because I want plugging things in to require two hands? Actually, I don't.
- Remote control doesn't confirm car locked...unless you click it twice. Second time gives a confirm beep. Why do I want to use two clicks for what should be a one-click job?
- Voice control sucks. Who can ever remember all the commands and the 'correct' way to say things? Say it wrong, and something you didn't want to happen happens.
- Trip computer (MID) is 'customizable' but not very. I have a relatively simple desire to see the outside temperature and the elapsed minutes since the trip started at the same time, but it can't be done. You can see wonderful displays of useless SH-AWD or tire pressure data, but of what real use is that info?
- FM radio reception weak
- jarring ride (firmness, road cracks, etc.)
- Not enough 12V plugs
- Not "too many buttons" but too many poorly designed buttons and terrible UI
- Why do I need two sets of "voice command" buttons on the steering wheel. Couldn't they combine?
- Why are many setup items for the Nav not under the "setup" heading, but hidden in other menus?
- Why do the menu screens not have a consistent layout? One uses a arced list that pans down, others use a "click right for more", still others use a circular cluster.
- Why is "go home" a two-click, 6 rotation, two click command sequence? On my Garmins, I hit the "Find" button twice, and I'm on my way.
- I prefer touch-screens
- ...there is so much more that is poorly designed.

Trying to take advantage of my $5k worth of tech and ent upgrades has been more frustrating than I ever imagined. I read the reviews of "too many buttons" but I have never met a tech gadget that I didn't buy/figure out. I've owned 10 digital cameras, 8 GPS, 20 mobile phones, and lots more. I write this stuff off taxes, and figure it all out, and do consulting on it. It's not a problem of "too many buttons". It's that the buttons and controls don't make sense.

I wish I could have my $5k back. I'd slap a Garmin Nuvi on the base model MDX, and throw some ripped DVDs on a Netbook for the kids to watch on long drives. Heck, I've already got the Nuvi and the Netbook with movies, so it would have been a lot cheaper.

So, I guess I like the MDX overall, but there are a boatload of Tech and Ent gripes that have sapped the joy out of my new-car-owner experience.

lowbudgetTL

iTrader: (1)

username: Lowbudgettl
Year: 2005
Model: MDX //Touring
Price: Low 40's
Purchase Date: Jan/2005
Color: Red/Tan
Miles: 73,000
MPG: 18 Mostly city


Mods: Running Boards
OEM Allseason floor mats
Dings and dents/ THX kids

hubtech

Username: hubtech
Year: 2009
Model: MDX Elite
Miles: 2,000 Km
Purchase date: 6-24-2009
Fuel Economy: 13.9L/100km

rdmelton

Username: rdmelton
Year: 2005
Model: MDX Touring Nav/RES
Miles: 66,000
Purchase date: 9-19-2009
Avg MPG: unknown

Modifications: none
Issues: passenger door rattles

amkassimsr

Username: amkassimsr
Year: 2009
Model: Tech
Purchased: 09-28/09

100% Stock
Wife loves the car, maybe I should have went for the manual TL

newin96

Username: newin96
Year: 2009
Model: Tech
Purchased: 10/16/09
Silver/Black
100% stock, but...
want to hack the Navi (TL style)
ipod integration
lots of research to do

Happy to be on board with the MDx, but still miss my TL

Cardinal323

User Name: Cardinal323
Year: 2006
Model: Touring
Purchased: 3/09
Color: Aspen White/ saddle
Mods- stock
Wife's car

El Genio

Username: El Genio
Year: 2003
Model: MDXTouring Nav/RES
Miles: 101,000
Purchase date: 6-21-2003
Avg MPG: 22 at 60 ish and 19.2 at 80

Mods: Valentine one with Concealed Display and K-band radar gun.
Future mods: Laser jammer.

svtmike

Username: svtmike
Year: 2009
Model: MDX Technology Package
Miles: 23
Purchase date: 12/2/2009
Avg MPG: too early to tell

Mods: None.
Future mods: None.