Looking to buy 2G MDX
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Looking to buy 2G MDX
Hey everyone. Long time member here. Looking to buy the wife a MDX. Been a long time honda/acura owner. We are looking at a 2nd gen mdx. Is there anything I need to know about these cars? Common problems to look for? I am a mechanic but know nothing about the 3.7 in these. Never had to work on one or even look at one. I know the 08-09 has a 5 speed trans and 10+ is a 6 speed. Is either of these better than the other? I'm leaning towards a 2011-2013 personally. Also what are your thoughts on that magnetic ride? Am I better off going without it? Does it break? Just looking for some input before I pull the trigger on one of these awesome looking rides. Thanks everyone!
#3
Besides the stuff already mentioned, it also comes down to a personal preference based on style and looks of various items.
Obviously the front/rear bumpers and grill are different.
'07-'09 got the darker interior wood, slightly different instrument cluster gauges, smaller rear headrests, slightly different center armrest, slightly different steering wheel, shadow line trim around the windows.
'10+ got the darker tinted rear taillights, darker black headlight interior trim, upgraded audio in the tech package, different wheels(slightly heavier),
Obviously the front/rear bumpers and grill are different.
'07-'09 got the darker interior wood, slightly different instrument cluster gauges, smaller rear headrests, slightly different center armrest, slightly different steering wheel, shadow line trim around the windows.
'10+ got the darker tinted rear taillights, darker black headlight interior trim, upgraded audio in the tech package, different wheels(slightly heavier),
#4
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The only difference from 10-13 is the price and graystone interior option in the +12 models. I think you can go for any base, tech or tech+Ent in any year and mileage. The sport (07-09) and Adv (10-13) are also pretty solid except for the magnetic ride struts/shocks. They can go out one at a time or in pairs at anytime. Even if you replace with new, they can go out again with little warning. So folks just replace with regular struts/shocks when they go out for about 1/3 the cost.
I went for the Adv+Ent model; but, I made sure I had some of the factory 4/50,000 miles warranty left. Good thing I did because I had a torn front endlink boot and the front magnetic struts go out at 35,000 miles. It might have costed me around $2000- $2500 if I had to pay out of pocket. Since I was still under the 4/50,000 miles, I got an Acura Care extended warranty for 5 more years or up to 120,000 miles for $2390. I will break even if they fail one more time in the next 5 years.
I love the adv features like ACC, CMBS, BSI, magnetic ride control, front seatbelt pretensioners, 3 setting heated and cooled seats, thicker front/rear sway bars, and auto level headlights. I get a lot of use from this tech when traveling. Hardly use them at all when just commuting to work or running errands (except for the cooled seats in NM).
I went for the Adv+Ent model; but, I made sure I had some of the factory 4/50,000 miles warranty left. Good thing I did because I had a torn front endlink boot and the front magnetic struts go out at 35,000 miles. It might have costed me around $2000- $2500 if I had to pay out of pocket. Since I was still under the 4/50,000 miles, I got an Acura Care extended warranty for 5 more years or up to 120,000 miles for $2390. I will break even if they fail one more time in the next 5 years.
I love the adv features like ACC, CMBS, BSI, magnetic ride control, front seatbelt pretensioners, 3 setting heated and cooled seats, thicker front/rear sway bars, and auto level headlights. I get a lot of use from this tech when traveling. Hardly use them at all when just commuting to work or running errands (except for the cooled seats in NM).
#5
Go for the base model w/tech and spend $750 in upgrades, to freshen it up.
Install the oem front & rear sway bars, from the sport/adv model.
The front swaybar bushings are stamped 24mm, but the bushings by raybestos #550-1369 are a perfect fit.
If the inner garnish assy (kick plates) are scratched up, they are $13 per side.
Wooden steering wheel is $395 and a wooden shift knob is $80.
Install the oem front & rear sway bars, from the sport/adv model.
The front swaybar bushings are stamped 24mm, but the bushings by raybestos #550-1369 are a perfect fit.
If the inner garnish assy (kick plates) are scratched up, they are $13 per side.
Wooden steering wheel is $395 and a wooden shift knob is $80.
#6
Go for the base model w/tech and spend $750 in upgrades, to freshen it up.
Install the oem front & rear sway bars, from the sport/adv model.
The front swaybar bushings are stamped 24mm, but the bushings by raybestos #550-1369 are a perfect fit.
If the inner garnish assy (kick plates) are scratched up, they are $13 per side.
Wooden steering wheel is $395 and a wooden shift knob is $80.
Install the oem front & rear sway bars, from the sport/adv model.
The front swaybar bushings are stamped 24mm, but the bushings by raybestos #550-1369 are a perfect fit.
If the inner garnish assy (kick plates) are scratched up, they are $13 per side.
Wooden steering wheel is $395 and a wooden shift knob is $80.
Maybe get a set of dedicated manuals:
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