05 MDX 204K miles. One concern... HELP!!
02-24-2018, 10:01 PM
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05 MDX 204K miles. One concern... HELP!!
I am looking at a nice 05 MDX and might buy it on Monday.
It is from a used lot, not by owner, and the guy on the lot is even selling it with up to a 1 year warranty because he is that confident in the engine/transmission on this thing. It does sound and feel great. Very responsive and nothing mechanically seems or feels wrong.
My my only concern and I’m being told this is most likely a minor thing...... when I hit any pothole or bump I hear clanking underneath, kind of like a rattle. It is definitely not coming from the rear or the front, definitely directly underneath. What do you guys thing? Most likely a loose exhaust and not a huge concern?
keep in mind I’m also looking for this car to only last me about a year, if it goes any longer that’s a plus.
Thanks.
It is from a used lot, not by owner, and the guy on the lot is even selling it with up to a 1 year warranty because he is that confident in the engine/transmission on this thing. It does sound and feel great. Very responsive and nothing mechanically seems or feels wrong.
My my only concern and I’m being told this is most likely a minor thing...... when I hit any pothole or bump I hear clanking underneath, kind of like a rattle. It is definitely not coming from the rear or the front, definitely directly underneath. What do you guys thing? Most likely a loose exhaust and not a huge concern?
keep in mind I’m also looking for this car to only last me about a year, if it goes any longer that’s a plus.
Thanks.
02-25-2018, 08:12 AM
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<div style="text-align:left;">I am looking at a nice 05 MDX and might buy it on Monday.<br /><br />It is from a used lot, not by owner, and the guy on the lot is even selling it with up to a 1 year warranty because he is that confident in the engine/transmission on this thing. It does sound and feel great. Very responsive and nothing mechanically seems or feels wrong.<br /><br />My my only concern and I’m being told this is most likely a minor thing...... when I hit any pothole or bump I hear clanking underneath, kind of like a rattle. It is definitely not coming from the rear or the front, definitely directly underneath. What do you guys thing? Most likely a loose exhaust and not a huge concern?<br /><br />keep in mind I’m also looking for this car to only last me about a year, if it goes any longer that’s a plus.<br /><br />Thanks.</div>
02-25-2018, 10:00 AM
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Yeah I don’t know about the timing belt. I will ask that. The warranty is for 3 months to 1 year if I pay a couple hundred extra and it covers any mechanical issues from $1,000-$1,500 depending on if I get the 3 mo or 1 yr.
i realize not not the best warranty but I feel like it does show the guy has faith in the car mechanically. I will continue to keep my options open thanks.
i realize not not the best warranty but I feel like it does show the guy has faith in the car mechanically. I will continue to keep my options open thanks.
02-26-2018, 07:26 AM
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Yeah I don’t know about the timing belt. I will ask that. The warranty is for 3 months to 1 year if I pay a couple hundred extra and it covers any mechanical issues from $1,000-$1,500 depending on if I get the 3 mo or 1 yr.
i realize not not the best warranty but I feel like it does show the guy has faith in the car mechanically. I will continue to keep my options open thanks.
i realize not not the best warranty but I feel like it does show the guy has faith in the car mechanically. I will continue to keep my options open thanks.
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