oo7spy

Yes. Are you being condescending to avoid the conversation, or do you actually have examples to back up your distrust?

oonowindoo

Yes and Yes but since you thought CL-S was from 03 only and really don't know much about Acura/Honda in general.

Let's just say Acura/Honda is good at a lot of things, Automatic transmission is not one of them.

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

You're shitting me right? The only tranny problems you've heard about is the TLX? You have to be fucking with us.

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

LOL... that was one of my first thoughts as well. I was like, wow... those are "luxurious SUV's"? Not to say they are bad, but they're no Range Rover. lol.

But I guess everyone has a different take on this stuff.... so no harm, no foul

2012wagon

^^
Bingo

Land cruiser
Lx470
Qx80
Range Rover
Q7
GL
G class
X6

oo7spy

You fucking suck at reading. When have I ever talked about the CL-S? Why don't you quit being cocky and give me another example of transmission issues other than the H5 and TLX?
You fucking suck at reading too.

oonowindoo

Wow... Nope, try again.

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

Then if we suck at reading, please explain this sentence right here. Because how I read it is that YOU haven't heard of another common trans issue from Honda BESIDES THE NEW TLX ONE?

Am I wrong? Can someone please let me know, maybe I read this incorrectly? If I did it wouldn't be the first time and sure won't be the fucking last time.

2012wagon

So much win in this thread

Fucking
Sucking
Non Lux cuv wannabe suv

Love it

Need some popcorn

neuronbob

C'mon people, behave like adults here. This isn't Ramblings.

Thread is about a comparison for the OP, not who can read better, or about Acura's transmissions.

oo7spy

So you admit your assumptions about the Murano CVT vs the RDX 6AT have no basis in fact. Keep that in mind taking advice from this guy, OP.
Usually it helps to read the whole conversation. https://acurazine.com/forums/car-tal.../#post15427462

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

Sorry, I was just trying to see if I read the post incorrectly that your fellow moderator posted.

YeuEmMaiMai

Honda had trans issues from the 1998 model year all the way through 2006/7.... that's not just a small amount of cars. ANY accord 1998-02 i4 or V6 had issues. ANY V6 (that was not a RL) with 5AT had issues..

neuronbob

Again to all: Stop with the off-topic stuff. I'd like the OP to get something useful out of this thread. There are other threads in which you can discuss Acura's (multiple) past transmission issues. I'm inclined to move the OT posts into such a thread.

Thank you.

:gheyhug:

....and apologies to you, abhisheks77, for the off-topic posts.

hddnav

However, just because it "doesn't do it for you" doesn't mean that it's not a good car, or an even better car than the Murano, right?

Just like how a Camry may not do it for a person, but there's not doubt that it's of superior quality and reliability compared to a more "appealing" Mazda 6.

I happen to equate Nissan with shoddy materials and engineering, with second rate reliability. This is enough to shoot down any prospective Nissan, regardless of how appealing it might be.

abhisheks77

Thanks for all your great suggestions and opinions. I really appreciate your efforts. Finally I have decided to go with RDX, but will pick 2015. I may get few discounts on 2015. I had a talk with Sales person today and he was really pushing hard to buy 2016, showing me the one with AcuraWatch Plus Packages. That had Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System. If I get a difference of few thousand $, I am not sure, if I really need all those advance features. He is having only 4 RDX of 2015 (nearby dealer), may be he can give some rebates (in comparison to 2016 with equivalent features). I am looking for RDX with technology package.
In continuation of my original question, I have one more confusion. I am in Los Angeles and never see snow. Later on, I will move to Texas. If I assume that I will hardly see snow, should I go with AWD ? few of my friends were suggesting it, stating that AWD will always have more grip of road and more comfortable ride. Is it really true in practical sense or it is just impression, one feel :-) ? There is almost $1500 difference between AWD and FWD.

neuronbob

AWD will be useful for traction in torrential rains, or if you go to a ski resort. Otherwise, the AWD in the RDX is likely not useful to you. If the RDX had SH-AWD (it doesn't ), then I could recommend the AWD more for you because SH-AWD improves dry road handling as well as inclement weather. However, this doesn't apply to the RDX. I'd go FWD on it given your situation. Just IMO.

oonowindoo

at the end of the day, you buy what you want to buy. It is your $ and your car. But i dont know how much discount they gave you for the 2015 if it is only $1000 or 2 more than the 2016, i think the LED headlight will make up for the difference and also the resale value. Just something to think about.

abhisheks77

Yes, you are right. 2016 will retain more value. If it is matter of (up to) 2k, I will trigger it. But I doubt. Tomorrow, I will check prices with dealer. There are so many packages with 2016 RDX :-)

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

Not sure the point of your reply.

He asked for everyone's opinion and I gave mine... as an opinion, not a fact. I also never said the RDX wasn't a good vehicle, just not my cup of tea. Same way you have your opinion about Nissan... doesn't mean they aren't good vehicles, that's just how you see them...

oonowindoo

some fanboys cannot accept the fact that there are people who do not like their cars, or the cars from their brand.

RDX10

I personally think you should go with the 2016 RDX just because I anticipate resale value to be quite a bit better than the 2015's. Not that the 2015's are bad vehicles, just that the 2016's seem to me to be much more complete in terms of features and such. Admittedly, I have not compared a 2015/2016 for features, so I don't know if they added more features to that trim level on 2016 but those jewel eye headlights are very very cool.

I think you don't "need" awd, but I do think having it helps in terms of resale value and you never know if you travel somewhere with snow. It won't give a better ride and in this application (not shawd) won't aid in handling. I did read that the 2016's will have "more rear biased awd" whatever that means, take that for what it is worth.

I think you made a good choice! Good luck!

SorrySid

speaking on this not knowing your budget, the murano is just a big giant maxima. Wich also means, gas guzzler. Yeah its new blah blah blah, as far as gas mileage goes i think honda/acura beats nissan/infiniti. As an enthusiast for both, If your looking for excitement the murano will not offer you as much as the acura. The handling in the RDX im sure is much tighter, murano may be a tad faster...but if the RDX is a 6 cyl, i would say go with the acura. Test drive both & see what they can do on the highway. IF your really looking for an umphy kinda nissan, go with an infiniti fx-37 and compare that to the RDX. The murano is kind of out of place for the RDX.

kurtatx

I feel like this is a somewhat uneven comparison. You're comparing an upscale small SUV to a really really good mid size SUV.

I love the 2016 RDX, but if you're interested in size, go with the Murano. The 2015 looks great.

SamDoe1

Not sure if OP has bought yet or not but I'd go neither. The CRV Touring, RAV4 Limited, Ford Escape Titanium (my pick), and CX-5 GT all have a fairly similar feature set to the RDX all while getting better fuel economy and costing thousands less. All you're getting in a 2015 RDX is the V6 motor which, IMO, isn't worth it in an SUV that's not made for performance (it's not that kind of thrill) and lacks a good AWD system.

Save your money and buy something practical or go higher still and snag a LR Disco Sport. Buying a fake luxo SUV is a great way to separate you from your money, that's about it. Srs, go try the Escape and tell me you don't love it. It poops all over the RDX.