I didn't realize this, but damn, I still like the integrated navigation system. If I were buying it right now though...that might sway me to buy the base model. But I'm not, and glad I have the whole shabang.

 

My parents CR-V vin number starts with a J, and I am pretty sure the sticker listed a final assembly plant in Japan.

The interior panel gaps in the 'rents CR-V are perfect and tight. The glove box doen't look like it is open 1/4". Etc. etc.

My old WRX and my wife's Forester are the same way. The Forester is almost 5 years old and there has been ABOLSUTLEY NOTHING wrong with it. It still feels rock solid. I love my RDX, but I have never seen any evidence that the MiJ cars and other items are not better than items made in other places in terms of fit and finish. Hell, I even have a crazy $130 Zojirushi rice cooker. Ten years old and water still beads on the no stick surface.

 

dont forget the RDX has 1 more year of warranty over the CRV...thats money!and sometimes acura has better financing than honda...I was in the same situation as u....but the RDX was 3.9% vs..CRV 8%...different of only $40 more month for the RDX at invoice and CRV exl with no discount....guess what I bought?hehe...

 

jd111,

The CR-V is a perfectly fine car, and a smart choice. But, I can honestly say, the RDX is one of the most fun vehicles I have ever owned. It drives like a sports car yet meets all my needs as a family transporter. So, I guess it just depends what is important to you. If you want an appliance, buy the CR-V, if you want a little fun and excitement, (with a little bit of practicality thrown in, buy the RDX. Good luck with your purchase.

-Scott

 

For us, (fortunately) financing is not an issue but I do know the RDX did have some factory to dealer incentives on it to close out the 2007 models. Nothing on the 2008 right now but I know they are plentiful. The longer warranty and valet/loaner service is also a consideration that Acura has over Honda.

I am still undecided at this point and not in a hurry so I think I will see how things unfold over the next month or so and see if Acura puts any incentives on the 2008 RDX and go from there.

I appreicate all the comments and insight and welcome more, they all help.

Thanks.

 

The factory to dealer incentives I referred to can be found at Edmunds and are listed as "Marketing Support". Currently nothing on the 2008 RDX in the way of marketing support but there are some low APR and lease incentives available.

 

Just got a new 2009 RDX with $6500 cash incentive + a few hundred $$$ worth of accesories.

MDX has a cash incentive of $10500...

 

6500?

Where can I find this in print?

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2009/acur...44313&state=OH

 

Even on Acura.ca I can only find reference to $6500 - only $2500....

 

we test drove CR-V before we test drove RDX, and even before test driving RDX we were disappointed. it acctually looks OK on outside, but inside its really plain. It also drives very dull like a truck. We ruled it out even before considering RDX. There is a reason CR-V 6K cheaper.

 

hes talking canadian incentives

 

Just don't break a wheel stud on a crv you will,need the replace the wheele bearing ...ugh

 

Blast from the past. This thread is four years old.

Is there a story you ^ wanna share about this?

 

I can't believe that these two cars are even cross shopped. In my experience, the CRV appeals to people who are completely clueless about cars, have zero interest in cars whatsoever, and have zero appreciation for the joys of car ownership. It is the Corolla of SUVs, for those who want to sit a little higher on the road, want some cargo capacity, and decent reliability. Yes, my 80 year old mother in law, as well as my sister in law, owns the 2013 CRV (1 each) . Yes, they have no idea what a horsepower is, nor have they ever even thought about the concept of better tires in a car. It seems like Honda had gone out of its way to make sure that the CRV appeals to those who only want practicality and value .

Talking to a CRV shopper about cars is like talking to an anorexic about food.

The RDX attempts to appeal to those who want more from the car, such as pride of ownership, well made materials, smoothness of power, and refinement. In other words, the Acura appeals to those who appreciates more in a car. I can't imagine a RDX shopper even considering a CRV, nor vice versa.

In the end, nothing wrong with the CRV as a transportation device, but why would a person spend more on a RDX if an appliance is all that's needed? Wouldn't everything in the Acura be categorized as frivolous?

 

It comes in old-man beige, enough said: http://longmont.olx.com/pictures/bor...-iid-327509330.

 

^

 

I just died a little on the inside seeing "beige mettalic"