Iradier310

Looking into getting this RDX.
Have looked at 3 so far this one is the lowest price and best condition!
Can you believe it?
Its a base FWD model. Tech package would have been nice but really don’t need it and don’t want to pay extra for it.

Miles are 30,xxx and the lowest price I talked him down to is 24k

http://www.santamonicaaudica.com/use...e22e2d250b.htm

Mr Marco

AWD. AWD. AWD. The Acura SH-AWD system is one of the best on the market. You are missing out on the best feature the RDX has to offer. The FWD is not as desirable, ergo the cheap price.

Last Acura

Not that great, I was able to buy a 2010 SHAWD with Tech at 27k miles for 25.5k in September.

flyv65

Really? 24 thousand for a 30,000 mile 2011 FWD? Seems kind of steep to me-my 2011 is AWD, tech package, and 16,200 miles...what is it worth?

thumper_01

Would there be a need for awd over there though. Up here in Canada where we get alot of snow. I would not buy the fwd. I don't even think we got the fwd model here.

I got my black 2010 awd with tech package with 48,000 kms approx 29,000 miles for 23.5k CDN.

Iradier310

The primary driver is a 50yr old lady.
In LA I don’t think we need the AWD. lol

CaDesertRat

Get the SH-AWD. I live in the desert here in California and don't need the awd for snow or rain but have to say it's light years ahead of the front wheel drive in terms of handling. Drove both and couldn't believe the handling difference. The SH-AWD drives like a sports car.
BTW, bought it for 27k in this past june with 25k miles on it. SH-AWD, tech package. great deal

TheChamp531

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Is AWD really a deal breaker?

All the cars near me are FWD with Tech/No Tech. Only AWD I've seen was 200 miles away from me that was a 09 but was gone in a day.

flyv65

AWD really does handle differently...drive one and see. they're always well connected to the road, but the shawd is much more responsive in corners.

Iradier310

Same here!
I actually like the 10+ body style and most of them here in Los Angeles are all FWD.
I’m gonna go drive a 09/08 or something just to check out the SH-AWD
Any FWD owners regret getting it?

Mr Marco

Bump

DRR98

We bought our FWD '11 new in March of '11, and have put on 28k mi. We love it.

I don't regret getting it.

But if I was given a do-over I would get an SH-AWD.

If you are a performance oriented driver you may notice that the low end torque overcomes traction on launch. You have to pay close attention to avoid wheel spin. (I hope wider & stickier summer tires will help improve traction, when the first set wears out.)

We also had a problem once where I got stuck momentarily when I parked on an off camber and uphill slope with both pass side wheels in dirt. I found I could not go forward due to wheel spin of the wheels in the dirt. The d/s wheels were on pavement and would not turn. I had to wait till the car behind us left, and back up to get the wheels out of the dirt, before it would hook up.

If you think either situation will ever occur in your world, you may want to consider buying the SH-AWD.

As far as handling goes, the torque-vectoring SH only outshines the FWD when you are cornering at ~ 8/10ths of limits. Again, if you are looking for max performance, its the SH-AWD.

flyv65

About the AWD: it really does turn the RDX into a driver's vehicle, which isn't everyone's requirement. That being said, if the primary driver isn't interested in a bit of acceleration and cornering, why aren't you looking at a loaded CR-V instead? Very plush, very safe, same reliability, just a lower performance standard.