New MDX added to the family!
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New MDX added to the family!
Long story short, the paperwork is finalized and I will be handing in my SUV to for my used 2007 MDX Sport/Entertainment packages. She has been added to the garage with my beautiful, beloved 2008 CBP 6MT TL-S, and they shall love each other forever! She was purchased for $24k @ 91k miles, and I made sure they paid off my old vehicle AND (this is the biggie), included the 105k timing belt/water pump service. It was a single owner car with a crystal clean carfax. It was owned local to where I live, and had all scheduled maintenance done at the dealership I'm purchasing it from (I'm happy about that). Oh.....it came with brand new tires too and the leather is in immaculate condition.
Now to the reason for the post:
I have a few questions regarding the MDX series:
1. I currently run Mobil1 full synthetic oil in my TL-S, is this suitable for the MDX as well? If so, the same weight is applicable? I currently run 10w30.
2. Any recommendations on what I should check/change immediately?
3. Tint: I want 20% ceramic all the way round (except for the windshield and sunroof). What did this cost you guys, approximately? No worries, I have a friend who did my TL-S, so its no problem getting that percentage tint.
4. Any recalls I should look into, or commonly occurring problems? Everything I've read so far leads me to believe that its just as safe and reliable as my TL-S, if not more so.
As always, thanks for your input!
Now to the reason for the post:
I have a few questions regarding the MDX series:
1. I currently run Mobil1 full synthetic oil in my TL-S, is this suitable for the MDX as well? If so, the same weight is applicable? I currently run 10w30.
2. Any recommendations on what I should check/change immediately?
3. Tint: I want 20% ceramic all the way round (except for the windshield and sunroof). What did this cost you guys, approximately? No worries, I have a friend who did my TL-S, so its no problem getting that percentage tint.
4. Any recalls I should look into, or commonly occurring problems? Everything I've read so far leads me to believe that its just as safe and reliable as my TL-S, if not more so.
As always, thanks for your input!
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Burning Brakes
After reading your post, I'm confused... you traded in the TL-S for an MDX?
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Haha my camera was dead yesterday, but I managed to snap a few photos. I traded in my 2007 Mecury Mariner (wasn't a bad car, but the suspension was stupidly stiff and the interior was cramped and inefficient). I'm in love with the MDX already. I'll upload some pics soon.
You can see my TL-S here
You can see my TL-S here
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Burning Brakes
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I would change all the fluids and check the typical wear items, replace if necessary.
Tint prices vary quite a bit on various factors; region, type of film, time of labor, etc. Ceramic is more expensive as the film cost is more expensive and it takes longer to apply.
I just recently purchased my MDX earlier this month, so unfortunately, I cannot help with this question.
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congrats on the new addition. now it makes me wonder how many of us 3G TL owners also have an MDX in the stable. mine are both gray on black. my TL is the queen, while the MDX stays outside to guard the fort...lol.
your questions:
oil-5w 20 per OM
things to check-fluids, brakes...give her a good detail to assess the overall paint and body condition.
the tint- like alpha said, the MDX already comes with approx 20% tint to the rear windows. you may just want to add tint to the front to match the rest of the car.
recalls/issues- i have an 09...as far as i know there are no recalls on the MDX. there are a few TSBs out, but other than some odd quirks no major issues.
i say odd quirks b/c a few minor issues may include a sunroof that does not close from tilt (i have this), a driver's seat that rocks (i have this), and wind noise from the driver's side door/window (i have this one too). however, these are not common. the dealer tried to fix the wind noise, but it is a characteristic of MY car. the seat and sunroof will be addressed again when i take the car in to them in june. my brother has an 07 MDX sport and RES....no major issues except for the sport shocks to go bad (and these are NOT cheap to replace either, he's had one go out at 60kmi, and may have a 2nd one going poo and he has about 70kmi by now). otherwise the MDX is pretty solid.
your questions:
oil-5w 20 per OM
things to check-fluids, brakes...give her a good detail to assess the overall paint and body condition.
the tint- like alpha said, the MDX already comes with approx 20% tint to the rear windows. you may just want to add tint to the front to match the rest of the car.
recalls/issues- i have an 09...as far as i know there are no recalls on the MDX. there are a few TSBs out, but other than some odd quirks no major issues.
i say odd quirks b/c a few minor issues may include a sunroof that does not close from tilt (i have this), a driver's seat that rocks (i have this), and wind noise from the driver's side door/window (i have this one too). however, these are not common. the dealer tried to fix the wind noise, but it is a characteristic of MY car. the seat and sunroof will be addressed again when i take the car in to them in june. my brother has an 07 MDX sport and RES....no major issues except for the sport shocks to go bad (and these are NOT cheap to replace either, he's had one go out at 60kmi, and may have a 2nd one going poo and he has about 70kmi by now). otherwise the MDX is pretty solid.
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Looking good. Pics of this beauty never get old!
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We have the same - minus the Sport and plus the roof rack and running boards. You will definitely enjoy the X!
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Nice! I'm looking at a MDX also but it'll probably be in a few years since I got my TL-S four months ago. I LOVE the grille design on your MDX. Wish Acura never changed it but oh well. Let's hope that the redesign brings something like that back!
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