Acura.com has updated the RDX section to include a little signup form for the RDX Turbo Bash celebrating ". . . Acura's first-ever turbo engine, and to experience the 10-speaker Surround Sound System and Navigation System with Real-Time Traffic. . . " You'll find the link just above the picture of the RDX.

The event is August 21-25. Make sure to RSVP to reserve your spot; I'm sure it will be a lot of fun.

Yes! it's finally going to be here!

 

Just signed up. Good looking out...

 

i just saw this on acura's website. does anyone know more details about this event? will they just have RDXs on display for you to tool around the electronics with, or will we actually get to drive them?

 

I wouldn't expect much....more for the dealer to gauge how much interest there is for the vehicle.

 

at our dealership i believe there will indeed be test drives

 

i recieved a pretty cool looking invetation in the mail from my dealership for the launch party.

 

I got my fancy lookin invitation for the 21st & will probably go. I also got an email w/ this lil write up:

Quote:

RDX - The New Darling of Acura - Is Here!
What's old is new again. Acura gave the century-old technology of turbocharging a new twist in the RDX, an appealing small SUV with a wealth of technology goodies, all aimed at toppling the BMW X3 from its perch.

The all-wheel-drive RDX may be the ideal vehicle for the urban dweller who weekends in the country with friends and spends occasional time on unpaved or snow-covered back roads. The RDX falls into what's being called the "entry premium SUV market," meaning cars that are bigger and more luxurious and have more technology than a Toyota RAV4, and are smaller and cheaper than the BMW X3. Buyers of these $30,000-to-$40,000 vehicles are looking for a big dose of technology, and the RDX has it.

Find out for yourself how the RDX stacks up to BMW's X3.
http://email.tailorednews.com/TMsubs...lick-thru-page

 

If anyone would like to attend the RDX Turbo Bash in the DC Area let me know. I have a few more invitations available to send out. Test Drives, DJ and lots of food and drinks!

 

You can go to Acura.com, put in your zip code for dealer search and then click the link to RSVP for your local dealer (unless its passed).

No need to get an invite.

 

RDX Turbo Bash was a joke here in Vegas. I took time off to stop by today. It was not worth my time. Two RDXs in the showroom with balloons attached to the mirrors, food on a table being consumed by techs from the dealership. Quiet, not even a greeter to talk to people coming in... Wasn't expecting a party, but come on Acura!

 

Hey did anyone make it to the turbobash? Any good? Did they give away an RDX?

 

Got to the one in Bakersfield (Superior Acura) where I bought my RDX. Not much going on there. The finance manager expected to sell 4 tonight, but I don't know who was buying...

 

I went to mine in Alhambra (Sierra). Not too many people. They had sandwiches, fruit, finger veggies, and shrimp.

I sat with the salesman who took my deposit and made rude comments about the propaganda that the sales manager and service manager were spouting.

While I did get a test drive in a tech package, the disappointing thing was that they had a black tech package inside with a dead battery. It was kinda funny hearing people cranking the car constantly. I mean seriously guys...if it doesn't start in 60 seconds of constant cranking....it's not going to start if you give it 3 more minutes of it.

 

my dealer said you need to be 25 to drive it, so i didnt even bother going.

 

Whew...just made it

Well, my dealer knows me so I don't think there would have been a problem if I wasn't.

 

Went to the Weir Canyon Acura event last night and was a little dissapointed. Small amounts of finger food and fruit, with a bar serving wine, beer and soda, all being consumed by the sales staff and technicians. The inside was filled with small bar tables and lots of balloons. They had a total of 3 RDX's all tech packages, but none were available to test drive. From the outside of the dealership it didn't look like anything was going on, apart from the catering truck parked in the service lane! They had more MDX's sitting around with their stereo's at full blast and engines on instead of RDX's. I almost thought it was a clearance event for the MDX !

 

I went today (Metro Acura in Montclair) and was disappointed. They had classical music playing! I thought it was geared toward younger people. They had plenty of food, three RDX's (two Navi). My brother (Infiniti fanboy) kept teasing about Acura being for old people, on top of that that's all there was, old people, literally old, and two or three other mature couples. My brother and I were the only ones under 30 probably. The test drive was really worth it, the engine kicks in really fast. I did notice the rear headroom is a joke, I can't believe how bad that was. Anyway just thought I'd share.

 

You think so? I'm 6'3" and have plenty of room to spare.

 

Did the Houston even at John Eagle Acura in Houston tonight. Very underwhelming. I spent an hour waiting for a friend to show and during that time not a single saleman even approached me, they were more interested in the light food/snacks. Eventually I did ask for a test drive and got a few quick laps on the feeder around I-10 in a tech package that had already been sold (sorry). It is very nice, but not stunning. I didn't sense a turbo lag, but then again the turbo seemed to always be on, even under moderate acceleration. For full throttle it tops out quickly and stays pegged at max boost. I confess that I have never owned a turbo before, so I was surprised to find it using boost so much, but that sure explains the poor gas milage. I will now cast my vote to the "it should have had a small V6" group as I see no advantage for a turbo 4. This would be the perfect package IF it had a small 6 like the RAV4. For Acura to say it gives the same performance as a V6, is just wrong and the numbers prove it.

However, when the price gets down closer to invoice, this might still be my choice based on the comfort and features, but to me it does not offer the sports car performance that I expected.

 

The V6 in the RAV4 is a 3.5 L. That's not small in my book.

 

I was just dreaming of what the J30 would be like.....maybe even with a turbo?

This is just a thought, I can understand why they did the turbo4, and I did like it, but I left wishing for more.

 

I put some Turbobash photos from the dealership I go to online.


Turbobash Photos

 

My sister - who is 5'8" tall, felt she was going to hit the roof in the back seat with her head and mentioned her husband (6'3") wouldn't be able to sit back there, but she had a good 5 inches available over her head. She as surprised when I told her that.

We never quite figured out why she felt that way...but it's interesting that so many people are feeling that way!