We just purchased a 2008 RDX w/ 15k miles. Actually its the wifes, i drive a ridgeline. Any input for new owners?

 

Now get rid of the ridgeline and buy a sedan.

 

First: I would get the Hondata reflash of the ECU:

http://www.hondata.com/reflash_rdx.html

It will improve gas mileage about 5-8% and give you about +25HP and +30TQ for only $300+shipping.

Second: I would recommend new tires if you have the OEM rubber. The OEM rubber starts to get louder over time and the wet handling is the weak point for the tires (rain and slush).

Third: Drive the hell out of the RDX! This CUV loves curves with the sh-awd. You can actually feel the RDX rotate around corners when the “sh” kicks in.

You might have to give the wifey the Ridgeline and take the RDX for yourself after a few mods.

 

What did you pay for it before taxes?

 

We paid 24,500. We were looking for a used RDX with low miles. We bought it at a Toyota dealer....... The Acura dealers wanted more money for a RDX with about twice the milage. Found it on the web, test drove it and then bought it that night.

 

Was that for a Tech or Non-Tech? Would also recommend the Eibach Springs, gives excellent handling and lowers it a little over an inch for a nicer stance. However, Eibach stopped making them so they are getting difficult to find.

Get lots of different opinions on air intake. I have the K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake, easy to install, a little noisy as far as hearing the turbo spool, but gives a nice little increase in hp, and of course the filter is cleanable.

One big piece of advice, definately use premium fuel only. Youll find that the car is not the greatest on gas mileage (i average around 18-22mpg all around). Personally I also add gummout fuel treatment every fill up as well.

All and all a great, reliable, good looking, semi-luxurious family hauler that can have same balls with a few mods. Definately hard to find this kind of handling in a similar vehicle.

 

i just bought my 2008 rdx (white) at a acura dealer and it had 50k miles on it. you're a lucky guy.

 

We picked up a 10 awd turbo tech

What is the SH?

 

That stands for Super Handling All Wheel Drive. It's how it shifts the power to the rear wheels, then to the outside wheel in a turn. It improves the handling a lot! Read more at Acura.com about it!

 

After years of Toyotas, thought I would try something different.

Sold off a 2000 Tacoma pickup and bought a 2012 RDX (FWD, Tech pkg) with 7500 miles on it.

 

Bought a 2007 RDX Tek Fully loaded and tricked her out a little. Had some issues but over all I am a happy owner. The RDX handles more like a sports car than a SUV...

 

Im looking for other RDX owners that meet up and show what they got, any one that has info pls fill me in. Im in NYC...

 

Just purchased a 2010 RDX SH-AWD with Tech package, and under 20,000 miles. So far it's great, just have to learn how to operate all the whistles and bells!

 

Just bought a 2010 RDX tech with 35K. Acura Certified for $24,900. only had it a week, but am very impressed. It is my first CPO.

 

Well I just talked my wife into buying herself a new car. Since I'm a nice guy I'm happy with her hand me downs, which will be her 07 RDX. I drive it plenty already, but now I can get the "foofy" out of it and make it mine. Bout time I got rid of that Volvo.