Traded in the 06 TL for an 09 MDX this weekend! Billet Silver Taupe Interior Sport Entertainment Package, and loving it!!

Ordered Roof Rails, Body Side Molding and Cargo Cover from HondaAcuraWorld today. Tinting the front windows and getting a hand painted pin stripe this week.

Going to take it on its first road trip next weekend.

As soon as I get some time I need get some Zaino on her!!

 

Congrats on the purchase. How much did the luggage rack cost you? Just bought an '09 MDX yesterday myself and am looking to purchase a luggage rack and the side steps.

 

Congrats on the new ride!

 

Welcome & enjoy your new whip !

 

Congrats!

 

got it from Hondaacuraworld.com
they cost me $171.60

 

How are you liking it so far? Is this your first SUV? How does it feel in comparison to the TL?

I know....lots of questions. Thinking of possibly going from TSX to RDX or MDX, but nervous about the bigger size and of course mpg.

 

Damn I would like to buy me a new MDX but can't deal with that big of a car payment.

You having the dealer install the roof rack?

That's not a bad deal on the roof rails but wish cross bars came with it.

 

I am installing the roof rack myself. First SUV and I must say, no regrets. From what I can say so far, no regrets! We got the sport so it handles pretty tight. Like having the higher viewing point. But in the end only time will tell how it compares to the TL. I really hated getting rid of the TL I truly loved that car!

 

Nice, that's going to be a hell of a project. You should do a writeup.

 

+1

 

Yeah, I'm not a fan of drilling into my new vehicle.

 

congrats!! post pics when everything is done, the tints should look great

 

The roof rails seem pretty straight forward, not drilling, the studs are already under the black molding. rom what I can tell, it doesn't seem to be that big of a task.

I will take some pictures and try to get a write up together for those that are interested.

 

A write-up and/or pictures sounds like a good idea. I would be interested.

 

That would be sweet if you did a writeup, but if what you said is true about the studs already being there then that should be a cake install. I've always thought they had to be drilled in but if they come with the studs from the factory I'll it it myself also and the sport running boards too.

Keep us updated.

 

Uggggh .... too late for me as I've got the dealer installed running boards ... but I'll be very interested in knowing how-to about roofs & cross-bars ..... not sure if these are in the garage or not, but MDX does seem naked with those roof-accessary IMO ...

 

How's the turning radius on the MDX? I have TL that the wife primarily drives and as everyone knows it sucks. My Xterra can turn on a dime, just curious as how the MDX fairs.

 

Congrats on the new ride. I have a 2005 TL and am seriously considering picking up a new MDX as well.

 

Turning radius is pretty good, although I dont have anything to compare it to othr than the TL.

 

I installed the roof rails and side moldings on Tuesday. Took a ton of pictures and hope to have a DIY write done this weekend!

 

Awesome!

 

kudos .... can't wait to see it as I'm itching to put the roof/cross bar on 'cuz it looks/feels naked without those IMO ...

 

agreed!!

 

I wrote up the install for the roof rails on this thread;
https://acurazine.com/forums/1-2g-mdx-2001-2013-166/roof-rails-self-install-pictures-2007-newer-728960/