Considering The 2016 RDX Elite (fully loaded)? My review after 8 months ownership
05-15-2016, 06:20 PM
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Considering The 2016 RDX Elite (fully loaded)? My review after 8 months ownership
Please only post in this thread if your IQ is 110 or above and if you have the wisdom to use that IQ appropriately. Thank you kindly.
I'm familiar with various vehicles (from previous ownership or having friends who own such vehicles) such as the:
Acura RDX, Acura Legend, BMW 335, Audi A4, Audi Q3, Audi Q5, Mercedes ML, Mercedes E-class, Porsche Cayenne, Infiniti Q60, Lexus RX350, Lincoln MKX, Toyota Rav4, Jaguar XF, Nissan Murano, Toyota Venza, Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Honda Accord, among others.
It is from this perspective and after 8 months of ownership that I can tell you what it's like to own the 2016 Acura RDX, in practical terms:
-The RDX Elite KEY: it's very useful. When you press a button to communicate with the car (e.g. lock, or start engine), it flashes an orange LED light to tell you the signal was sent, and then it flashes a green LED light to tell you the car performed the function. That's what they mean by two way communication. They key is as good or better than any other brand's other there.
-THE COMFORT: Super comfortable leather seats, to me sitting in it feels better than a lazy boy chair and as good or better than other luxury brands including Porsche and Mercedes, etc.
Seat heat: front seats have 3 heat settings (high, medium, low). On high setting, it gets very hot quickly. Back seats have two settings (high, low). Guests in my car have commented how the heat feels so good on their back, especially in the winter.
-Ventilated seats: the front seats are ventilated with 3 settings (high, medium, low). You can hear the fans in the seat spinning, it's not too loud as to be distracting. If you turn on the A/C higher, you will feel more cool air through the seats. It felt cold even when I was wearing jeans. Very luxurious.
-Leather wrapped steering wheel: the steering wheel is not heated but it feels very nice, contours fit to your hands very well and doesn't hurt your hands even on long drives.
-THE ACCELERATION: this thing is FAST. It goes 0 to 60 mph (or roughly 0 to 100 km/h) in around 6 seconds. That makes it one of the fastest SUV's out there. I've learned the benefit of Sport mode:
When I'm going up hill, merging onto a highway, or just want to quickly pass a dangerous driver on the road, Sport mode makes the vehicle accelerate with ease. In Sport mode, the engine makes a noticeable louder roar, as it keeps the RPM's higher for longer. Paddle shifters: still don't really use this, as the automatic shifting is really good already.
-THE SAFETY: The thing I notice about this vehicle, the brakes are excellent. Along with the automatic braking system (CMBS), the strong brakes saved me from a collision more than once on the highway when the driver in front of me put the brakes on all of a sudden. The other features (AcuraWatch): I find the Lane Departure warning very useful--the lane departure warning light is not on the side mirrior like most cars; instead, it is intelligently placed inside the pillar in the car so it's not affected by mist or snow etc. on the side mirrors. If you put your turn signal on and it detects a vehicle, it will flash and the vehicle makes beeping sounds to alert you. The Lane keep assist: I use this all the time on the highway. It's really helpful on roads that curve a lot, you can really feel the car helping you to steer itself into the center of the lane. Parking sensors: very useful in tight spaces like parking garages; the sensors also detect people. Rearview camera: I put it on wide angle mode, you can see clearly and it is indeed a very wide view. Very useful. Doesn't have topdown view, which would be nice. The mirrors: the rearview and side mirrors are auto dimming. This is especially useful at night when a car is behind you, it dramatically reduces glare. The LED headlights: really light up the road. One of the best lighting systems I've seen. It really lights up road markings and signs. I've driven on rural roads with no street lights and the LED's make a huge difference in terms of visibility (the light dispersion is both bright, deep and wide).
-THE NAVIGATION/CONTROL PANEL: If your IQ is sufficiently high, you will appreciate the intelligence of the design. Gives you multiple options to perform functions (e.g. touch screen, or dial knob). Information is displayed in multiple areas--for example if you adjust the temperature, it will show in the bottom screen, the top screen, and also the screen in front of the steering wheel where the speedometer is (always forget what that's called). The GPS will display on the top screen AND and a mini version of the GPS on the center screen where the speedometer is. Acura has one of the best navigation/control panel systems that I've seen. It's very intuitive and intelligently designed (I have no idea why some reviewers say it's confusing; if you can use a smart phone or tablet, you can use this easily). The voice commands work quite well as long as you pronounce your words clearly and wait for the prompt. The number of words you can use is quite amazing.
-THE MUSIC: the ELS sound system is one of the best sound systems out there. I've been to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Princess of Wales theatre, the Ed Mirvish Theatre, etc... when the ELS sound system is on, it feels like you're in a theatre or symphony. Sounds better than the Lexus and Mercedes I've been in. It's quite awesome!
-LOOKS: To me, one of the best looking luxury crossovers. Balanced, aggressive lines, cool headlights, and grill is not too big as to look like a fish with its mouth open.
-Things I would like to see added to the RDX: 8 or 9 speed transmission, panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, heated windshield, welcome lights, heads up display, better automatic wiper system, that technology that automatically closes the door for you if you don't slam it hard enough.
-Brought vehicle in for one servicing session, was reasonably priced and they give a complementary car wash
, finished maintenance on time. Really good service.
-When I see German luxury vehicles on the road like Mercedes, Audi, Porsche and BMW, I know their vehicles won't last as long and after a few years their maintenance and repair costs will hurt badly and the RDX is just as luxurious as those but for a reasonable price, more reliable, and better resale value (along with reasonable maintenance and repair costs).
If I were to buy a luxury crossover I would buy the RDX again. If you want a non-luxury crossover that's good, look at the Nissan Murano (comes standard with navigation!).
The RDX also helped me to get a girlfriend who has model good looks. Our relationship is still going strong, and she loves my car. Girls notice me more now that I drive a luxury vehicle. Before the RDX, there were girls who liked me but a larger percentage were not that attractive looking.
Hope this review helps people out there!
I'm familiar with various vehicles (from previous ownership or having friends who own such vehicles) such as the:
Acura RDX, Acura Legend, BMW 335, Audi A4, Audi Q3, Audi Q5, Mercedes ML, Mercedes E-class, Porsche Cayenne, Infiniti Q60, Lexus RX350, Lincoln MKX, Toyota Rav4, Jaguar XF, Nissan Murano, Toyota Venza, Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Honda Accord, among others.
It is from this perspective and after 8 months of ownership that I can tell you what it's like to own the 2016 Acura RDX, in practical terms:
-The RDX Elite KEY: it's very useful. When you press a button to communicate with the car (e.g. lock, or start engine), it flashes an orange LED light to tell you the signal was sent, and then it flashes a green LED light to tell you the car performed the function. That's what they mean by two way communication. They key is as good or better than any other brand's other there.
-THE COMFORT: Super comfortable leather seats, to me sitting in it feels better than a lazy boy chair and as good or better than other luxury brands including Porsche and Mercedes, etc.
Seat heat: front seats have 3 heat settings (high, medium, low). On high setting, it gets very hot quickly. Back seats have two settings (high, low). Guests in my car have commented how the heat feels so good on their back, especially in the winter.
-Ventilated seats: the front seats are ventilated with 3 settings (high, medium, low). You can hear the fans in the seat spinning, it's not too loud as to be distracting. If you turn on the A/C higher, you will feel more cool air through the seats. It felt cold even when I was wearing jeans. Very luxurious.
-Leather wrapped steering wheel: the steering wheel is not heated but it feels very nice, contours fit to your hands very well and doesn't hurt your hands even on long drives.
-THE ACCELERATION: this thing is FAST. It goes 0 to 60 mph (or roughly 0 to 100 km/h) in around 6 seconds. That makes it one of the fastest SUV's out there. I've learned the benefit of Sport mode:
When I'm going up hill, merging onto a highway, or just want to quickly pass a dangerous driver on the road, Sport mode makes the vehicle accelerate with ease. In Sport mode, the engine makes a noticeable louder roar, as it keeps the RPM's higher for longer. Paddle shifters: still don't really use this, as the automatic shifting is really good already.
-THE SAFETY: The thing I notice about this vehicle, the brakes are excellent. Along with the automatic braking system (CMBS), the strong brakes saved me from a collision more than once on the highway when the driver in front of me put the brakes on all of a sudden. The other features (AcuraWatch): I find the Lane Departure warning very useful--the lane departure warning light is not on the side mirrior like most cars; instead, it is intelligently placed inside the pillar in the car so it's not affected by mist or snow etc. on the side mirrors. If you put your turn signal on and it detects a vehicle, it will flash and the vehicle makes beeping sounds to alert you. The Lane keep assist: I use this all the time on the highway. It's really helpful on roads that curve a lot, you can really feel the car helping you to steer itself into the center of the lane. Parking sensors: very useful in tight spaces like parking garages; the sensors also detect people. Rearview camera: I put it on wide angle mode, you can see clearly and it is indeed a very wide view. Very useful. Doesn't have topdown view, which would be nice. The mirrors: the rearview and side mirrors are auto dimming. This is especially useful at night when a car is behind you, it dramatically reduces glare. The LED headlights: really light up the road. One of the best lighting systems I've seen. It really lights up road markings and signs. I've driven on rural roads with no street lights and the LED's make a huge difference in terms of visibility (the light dispersion is both bright, deep and wide).
-THE NAVIGATION/CONTROL PANEL: If your IQ is sufficiently high, you will appreciate the intelligence of the design. Gives you multiple options to perform functions (e.g. touch screen, or dial knob). Information is displayed in multiple areas--for example if you adjust the temperature, it will show in the bottom screen, the top screen, and also the screen in front of the steering wheel where the speedometer is (always forget what that's called). The GPS will display on the top screen AND and a mini version of the GPS on the center screen where the speedometer is. Acura has one of the best navigation/control panel systems that I've seen. It's very intuitive and intelligently designed (I have no idea why some reviewers say it's confusing; if you can use a smart phone or tablet, you can use this easily). The voice commands work quite well as long as you pronounce your words clearly and wait for the prompt. The number of words you can use is quite amazing.
-THE MUSIC: the ELS sound system is one of the best sound systems out there. I've been to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Princess of Wales theatre, the Ed Mirvish Theatre, etc... when the ELS sound system is on, it feels like you're in a theatre or symphony. Sounds better than the Lexus and Mercedes I've been in. It's quite awesome!
-LOOKS: To me, one of the best looking luxury crossovers. Balanced, aggressive lines, cool headlights, and grill is not too big as to look like a fish with its mouth open.
-Things I would like to see added to the RDX: 8 or 9 speed transmission, panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, heated windshield, welcome lights, heads up display, better automatic wiper system, that technology that automatically closes the door for you if you don't slam it hard enough.
-Brought vehicle in for one servicing session, was reasonably priced and they give a complementary car wash
, finished maintenance on time. Really good service. -When I see German luxury vehicles on the road like Mercedes, Audi, Porsche and BMW, I know their vehicles won't last as long and after a few years their maintenance and repair costs will hurt badly and the RDX is just as luxurious as those but for a reasonable price, more reliable, and better resale value (along with reasonable maintenance and repair costs).
If I were to buy a luxury crossover I would buy the RDX again. If you want a non-luxury crossover that's good, look at the Nissan Murano (comes standard with navigation!).
The RDX also helped me to get a girlfriend who has model good looks. Our relationship is still going strong, and she loves my car. Girls notice me more now that I drive a luxury vehicle. Before the RDX, there were girls who liked me but a larger percentage were not that attractive looking.
Hope this review helps people out there!
05-15-2016, 06:53 PM
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Well, on an intelligence quotient scale, I don't believe I would score quite as high as 110. If most people I interact with are in fact correct, I believe I would score in range of "fucking inbred chimpanzee with significant lingering brain trauma".
That said, I read and appreciate your review. It seems spot on and I feel that I can relate to your experience.
Even whilst I sit with saliva dribbling from my lips, mashing the keyboard with clenched fists of stumped limbs in my darkened room with the faint aroma of spoilt milk, your words paint the vivid image of luxury I will likely never understand.
Bravo, good sir! Bravo!
Now, I must have my caregiver change my incontinence garment as that is the only type of thrill I am able to experience.
That said, I read and appreciate your review. It seems spot on and I feel that I can relate to your experience.
Even whilst I sit with saliva dribbling from my lips, mashing the keyboard with clenched fists of stumped limbs in my darkened room with the faint aroma of spoilt milk, your words paint the vivid image of luxury I will likely never understand.
Bravo, good sir! Bravo!
Now, I must have my caregiver change my incontinence garment as that is the only type of thrill I am able to experience.
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05-16-2016, 02:30 AM
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Im bored... Nothing new here.. Needs a new shtick
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well the funniest part of that whole thing is he pretty clearly will not be able to read any responses or that original post when he gets to the 110 part...he should have set the bar at HIS IQ to be able to reread. But then he'd be smart. and then he could read it.
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Iunozzzzzz J has a pretty low IQ but pulls his (and others') shtick in new and inventive ways all the time...
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What's going in in here guise? No one's respecting the authoriteh?
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*injuring yourself doing something innocuous, like walking in a straight line, yawning, or just getting out of bed in the morning.
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I want to stay in never never land forever.
05-16-2016, 07:51 AM
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I see that Tech package adds the ODMD which I assume stands for On Demand Multi-Use Dick.
However, the Acura Watch also adds the LKAS, which I assume stands for Lustful Kinky Ass Slut.
2017 Acura RDX | Features | Safety & Driver Assistance | Acura.com
Which one of these will find me a power bottom?
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So do I need just the Tech Package or the Tech Package with Acura Watch?
I see that Tech package adds the ODMD which I assume stands for On Demand Multi-Use Dick.
However, the Acura Watch also adds the LKAS, which I assume stands for Lustful Kinky Ass Slut.
2017 Acura RDX | Features | Safety & Driver Assistance | Acura.com
Which one of these will find me a power bottom?
I see that Tech package adds the ODMD which I assume stands for On Demand Multi-Use Dick.
However, the Acura Watch also adds the LKAS, which I assume stands for Lustful Kinky Ass Slut.
2017 Acura RDX | Features | Safety & Driver Assistance | Acura.com
Which one of these will find me a power bottom?
05-16-2016, 02:13 PM
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-The RDX Elite KEY: it's very useful. When you press a button to communicate with the car (e.g. lock, or start engine), it flashes an orange LED light to tell you the signal was sent, and then it flashes a green LED light to tell you the car performed the function. That's what they mean by two way communication. They key is as good or better than any other brand's other there.
-Things I would like to see added to the RDX: 8 or 9 speed transmission, panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, heated windshield, welcome lights, heads up display, better automatic wiper system, that technology that automatically closes the door for you if you don't slam it hard enough.
The RDX also helped me to get a girlfriend who has model good looks. Our relationship is still going strong, and she loves my car. Girls notice me more now that I drive a luxury vehicle. Before the RDX, there were girls who liked me but a larger percentage were not that attractive looking.
