Current RDX owners/lessees only -- what vehicle did your RDX replace?

Old 02-20-2020 | 12:49 PM
  #121  
Beefy_Doc's Avatar
Cruisin'
 
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 21
Likes: 5
From: North Carolina
I'm picking up my new 2020 RDX on Monday. It's replacing a 2012 Honda Ridgeline.
The following users liked this post:
zroger73 (02-20-2020)
Old 02-20-2020 | 01:10 PM
  #122  
zroger73's Avatar
Pro
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 572
Likes: 227
Originally Posted by Beefy_Doc
I'm picking up my new 2020 RDX on Monday. It's replacing a 2012 Honda Ridgeline.
I traded a 2017 Ridgeline for a 2019 RDX. Less than four months later, I traded back for a 2019 Ridgeline after having a lot of problems with the RDX and missing the Ridgeline.
Old 02-20-2020 | 06:50 PM
  #123  
itsardx's Avatar
'20 RDX Elite
 
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 83
Likes: 16
From: B.C.
Got the RDX as a second car (after dragging my feet for 3 years), then we had a baby last year and my wife thought she was late to work since we carpooled.
She is still 'luxuriously' late to work, as we switched to commuting in the RDX, she likes the heated seats and all. It was supposed to be her car, but it is too new, for me, not to drive it.
Our other car is a 06 Civic with 200k miles. It was getting harder to pack up everything in the Civic and the baby gets bumped every time we put him in the car seat. Although he has adapted, he uses his hands to cover his head when we put him in either car, kids learn fast.
So far, we love the car. It is by no means perfect, but my research has taught me there is no perfect car, it is whatever you can live with. I have read this forum and countless other car forums, and was aware of the common 'issues' when I bought the RDX. I am finding new ones as we use it more, like the area under the door panel which gets dirt and mud (we we took it up the mountain in rain and muddy roads) even though the door extends to the bottom, missing body plugs, roof not flush etc. We almost bought the new Rav4 Hybrid, but I am glad we didn't, it is too much money for a less premium car.
Old 02-20-2020 | 08:16 PM
  #124  
russianDude's Avatar
Suzuka Master
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 6,413
Likes: 711
From: NJ
1st gen 2008 RDX with 195K miles, original owner!
The following 2 users liked this post by russianDude:
Midnight Mystery (02-21-2020), zroger73 (02-20-2020)
Old 02-20-2020 | 09:07 PM
  #125  
anoop's Avatar
Thread Starter
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,763
Likes: 421
From: Roseville, CA
Originally Posted by russianDude
1st gen 2008 RDX with 195K miles, original owner!
Weren’t you tempted to keep it till 200K? I did that with one of mine — bought at 7 miles sold at 211k miles after 11 years of ownership.
The following users liked this post:
zroger73 (02-20-2020)
Old 02-21-2020 | 12:09 PM
  #126  
Coronado111's Avatar
Intermediate
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 41
Likes: 4
From: Centreville, VA
2015 TLX - great car but I love the height and features (e.g. Carplay, heated steering wheel, roominess) of my RDX.

I am 6'5" and am still trying to get the perfect seat position. There are so many choices/variables it may take awhile.



Last edited by Coronado111; 02-21-2020 at 12:12 PM.
Old 02-25-2020 | 11:21 AM
  #127  
jpelli's Avatar
4th Gear
 
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Turned in my 2018 Mercedes GLC 300 , RDX hands down a much better SUV.
Old 02-25-2020 | 11:24 AM
  #128  
anoop's Avatar
Thread Starter
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,763
Likes: 421
From: Roseville, CA
Originally Posted by jpelli
Turned in my 2018 Mercedes GLC 300 , RDX hands down a much better SUV.
Even in terms of seat comfort?
Old 03-02-2020 | 12:51 PM
  #129  
Mototech22's Avatar
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 39
Likes: 11
From: Dayton,Oh
i came from a 2017 RLX to the 2020 RDX SH-AWD Aspec
Old 03-02-2020 | 01:20 PM
  #130  
Smo0v's Avatar
6th Gear
 
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 6
Likes: 4
From: Bay Area
My 2020 SH-AWD A-Spec replaced my 1999 TL with approx. 165k+ miles on it. Plenty of life left as many know, but I was the third owner (my first car) and the car as much as I cherished it gave too much of a headache after 5 years of ownership - it was bound to happen.
Old 03-02-2020 | 03:29 PM
  #131  
CanTex's Avatar
Racer
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 316
Likes: 46
From: DFW Area, Texas
Sold our '17 RDX Advance to our younger son as part of a multi-way sale. His '14 RDX Tech was used as the final trade-in, he got the '17, while we drove home in the '20 RDX Advance. My older son still has our old '13 RDX Tech.
Old 03-03-2020 | 07:30 AM
  #132  
wargor's Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 100
Likes: 10
From: Chicago, IL
coming from a 2004 TL. Hopefully this will last just as long.
Old 03-23-2020 | 06:19 PM
  #133  
ikei0511's Avatar
5th Gear
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 5
Likes: 3
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD, traded for 2020 RDX Platinum Elite. Loved my TL for many years, now love the new one a bit more..
Old 03-23-2020 | 06:38 PM
  #134  
JB in AZ's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 2,278
Likes: 803
From: Arizona
Originally Posted by JB in AZ
OH! Now that I am an RDX owner (5 days!), I am legal to post in this thread!

My RDX replaced an 18 CR-V Touring FWD, (owned 13 months 15,500 miles) which I thought was a very nice vehicle for the price. In fact, this was the first Honda that we owned that I actually liked/really liked. Which led me to choose the RDX. Like others, I investigated many of the competition, and road tested several as well, No comparison. PERIOD! (ahem, as long as the provide the promised Android Auto sometime soon!)
(Quoting myself from a year ago)
Ironically, we traded in my wife's '15 Escape Titanium 2 weeks ago for a 2020 CR-V Touring.
My plan a year ago when I bought the RDX was to trade in her Escape at that time and keep the CR-V for her daily commute, but she who must be obeyed wasn't on board.. Anyway, we got another repair-free year out of the Escape, and got the updated 2020 CR-V Touring which now has wireless phone charging! I'm jealous!
Old 03-23-2020 | 06:40 PM
  #135  
anoop's Avatar
Thread Starter
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,763
Likes: 421
From: Roseville, CA
Originally Posted by JB in AZ
(Quoting myself from a year ago)
Ironically, we traded in my wife's '15 Escape Titanium 2 weeks ago for a 2020 CR-V Touring.
My plan a year ago when I bought the RDX was to trade in her Escape at that time and keep the CR-V for her daily commute, but she who must be obeyed wasn't on board.. Anyway, we got another repair-free year out of the Escape, and got the updated 2020 CR-V Touring which now has wireless phone charging! I'm jealous!
How is the seat comfort in the CR-V? When I tried a 2019, I found it very bench-like. RDX is much better. Otherwise, I think the tech in the CR-V is probably better executed.
Old 03-23-2020 | 06:51 PM
  #136  
JB in AZ's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 2,278
Likes: 803
From: Arizona
Originally Posted by anoop
How is the seat comfort in the CR-V? When I tried a 2019, I found it very bench-like. RDX is much better. Otherwise, I think the tech in the CR-V is probably better executed.
I was happy with the CR-V seats...until I bought the RDX Advance. However, I find the driver's seat in the CR-V to be quite good, (when adjusted properly, with 4 way adjustable lumbar support...and has memory), the passenger seat is only 4 way power, no up or down adjustment or lumbar support adjustment. With that said, the RDX seats are more comfortable.

The tech in the CR-V is a mixed bag, lower resolution slower response (longer to get booted up and ready to use) and smaller screen, but has Native Android Auto, and it seems to work every time, vs intermittent having to unplug and replug in, in the RDX. Also, although I am very comfortable with the touch pad in the RDX, I think the touch screen is much more intuitive.

Other tech, it has the Honda safety suite that has all of the RDX's safety features, except front and rear proximity sensors. (The new CR-V Hybrid has this now)

Last edited by JB in AZ; 03-23-2020 at 06:57 PM.
The following users liked this post:
anoop (03-23-2020)
Old 03-24-2020 | 10:22 AM
  #137  
Raynomad's Avatar
10th Gear
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 10
Likes: 3
From: Greenville, South Carolina
'07 Land Rover LR3 with 4.4 V8. Liked the LR but it was getting up there in mileage (162K) and gas mileage sux and repairs overpriced.
Looked at cars at the auto show and loved the RDX.
Located a '19 at Carmax that was in pristine condition. No regrets.
Old 03-25-2020 | 11:07 AM
  #138  
Toolmandbq's Avatar
5th Gear
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 5
Likes: 1
I replaced my 2017 CRV Touring with 26K. My wife loved the car, was pretty quiet, good ride and fit our needs well. Major problem was the oil dilution problem. I had the so called" FIX" done to the car as soon as it came out, but it did no good. The camshaft blew on the car at 25K. Honda was very good about fixing the problem, but seemed to give me the run around about how bad the problem really is and some of my other concerns. Yes they extended the warranty, but the extension was only for the camshaft and push rods, which I had done. What other damage did it do to the bearings in the engine? I guess they just want you to roll the dice and take their word every thing will be fine. Well they wanted to sell me a new car of course, and told me they never hear for this problem. Found out from the salesman, who is a friend and is about to retire that he allow has had 4 of his customers who had the same thing happen to them.
Well not 2 weeks go by and the oil level was back over the full line, the car had to go. Looked at the Rav4, felt very small on the inside and looked cheap on the inside for the price. The Forester was very nice, but the engine not so good. As some one said on this site, the car could not even get out of it's own way. 2020 CRV had the same engine as the 2017 and there has been reports of the same problem in cold weather states.
RDX was not even on my radar just because the closes dealer was 100 miles away, but the more I learned about it, the more I felt it was the right car to fit our needs. Well the car check all the boxes for my wife needs and has the performance I was looking for. The price was very fair, the sales staff was excellent. No pressure to buy and I felt they wanted to fit me in the right car for our needs, not just to make a sale.
Old 03-31-2020 | 10:18 AM
  #139  
Consultantmom's Avatar
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 74
Likes: 14
From: DC Area
2011 Honda Odyssey with 173,000 miles, before that a 2000 Honda Odyssey. They were great, good gas mileage for their size, and served their purpose....but this new vehicle was "for me."

A month ago I purchased a 2020 RDX SH-AWD TECH.
Old 04-05-2020 | 07:58 PM
  #140  
NvmMyY2's Avatar
Cruisin'
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 19
Likes: 11
traded our 2017 mdx tech for another 2020 a spec rdx.
Old 04-06-2020 | 12:12 AM
  #141  
Gear Head's Avatar
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 63
Likes: 7
2017 GMC Acadia Denali AWD.

The GMC was and is a far superior vehicle in all ways. Not a single problem, dealers eager to please, inexpensive maintenance, well built with better materials, better MPG and more powerful, much larger, and better steering feel.




Last edited by Gear Head; 04-06-2020 at 12:14 AM.
Old 04-06-2020 | 06:54 AM
  #142  
Madd Dog's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 3,001
Likes: 1,026
From: New Yorkie, Hudson Valley
Originally Posted by Gear Head
2017 GMC Acadia Denali AWD.

The GMC was and is a far superior vehicle in all ways. Not a single problem, dealers eager to please, inexpensive maintenance, well built with better materials, better MPG and more powerful, much larger, and better steering feel.
It is still a new car, why did you replace it?
Old 04-06-2020 | 07:52 AM
  #143  
Gear Head's Avatar
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 63
Likes: 7
Originally Posted by Madd Dog
It is still a new car, why did you replace it?
We'd leased the '17 Acadia under a great GM Financing promo when it was launched, but the residual was very high which made the buyout illogical. Our lease ended during the GM strike, so there was limited inventory to stay with GM and no offers.

RDX quality, comfort, and performance is a disappointment. It's a fraction of the size of the GMC, is noisy, uncomfortable, with overly complex tech and drive line complexity. It gets less MPG than the GMC. It's a pointless vehicle. Our bad, should have taken more time before buying.
Old 04-06-2020 | 10:49 AM
  #144  
Madd Dog's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 3,001
Likes: 1,026
From: New Yorkie, Hudson Valley
The good thing about leasing is you get rid of a car easily.
Old 04-06-2020 | 11:19 AM
  #145  
Gear Head's Avatar
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 63
Likes: 7
It is. But we've bought 9 Honda's/Acura's and am shocked at how the brand has lost its way and the quality has tanked. Again, I did no research just trusted the brand. Came to find out that because of this vehicle and a couple of other models that Honda's reliability has sank to lower than Mini! We had a Countryman S that we loved but was a nightmare of constant issues and insane cost of repair. That Honda is rated lower now just blows my mind!
Old 04-06-2020 | 12:08 PM
  #146  
JB in AZ's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 2,278
Likes: 803
From: Arizona
Originally Posted by Gear Head
It is. But we've bought 9 Honda's/Acura's and am shocked at how the brand has lost its way and the quality has tanked. Again, I did no research just trusted the brand. Came to find out that because of this vehicle and a couple of other models that Honda's reliability has sank to lower than Mini! We had a Countryman S that we loved but was a nightmare of constant issues and insane cost of repair. That Honda is rated lower now just blows my mind!
I believe this will pass. A few first year issues are likely pulling the reliability ratings down. MOST are no longer being reported by owners. Just one area that was mentioned: brakes...there was a TSB for early released '19s that significantly improved brake pedal feel, which was something most reviewers mentioned. I expect to see the RDX and Acura improve in the next round of ratings. I could be wrong.
Old 04-06-2020 | 12:17 PM
  #147  
Madd Dog's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 3,001
Likes: 1,026
From: New Yorkie, Hudson Valley
I was getting a lot of dropouts with Carplay. But since I did a system reset back to factory specs, it has all been good.

But I am not getting around much now....
Old 04-14-2020 | 05:51 PM
  #148  
rdx4me?'s Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 184
Likes: 57
2015 Audi Q5 TDI Premium Plus. 53K miles until someone took a blind left turn right in front of me....$7700 in damage turned into over $16K once the got it torn down = Total loss

https://www.copart.com/lot/35059750

Old 04-14-2020 | 06:31 PM
  #149  
DJA123's Avatar
2020 RDX, Advance, AWD
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 656
Likes: 147
Originally Posted by rdx4me?
2015 Audi Q5 TDI Premium Plus. 53K miles until someone took a blind left turn right in front of me....$7700 in damage turned into over $16K once the got it torn down = Total loss

https://www.copart.com/lot/35059750
As someone who has stayed with Honda/Acura for 30+ years, I'm curious, why the move from what you had? Not happy with Audi? Better deal? Just wanted something different?

Last edited by DJA123; 04-14-2020 at 06:38 PM.
Old 04-14-2020 | 07:03 PM
  #150  
rdx4me?'s Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 184
Likes: 57
Originally Posted by DJA123
As someone who has stayed with Honda/Acura for 30+ years, I'm curious, why the move from what you had? Not happy with Audi? Better deal? Just wanted something different?
Traditionally been a Toyota/Lexus guy. Only had 1 Honda product (2004 S2000...still miss it!). Lexus is too damn ugly to buy. Audi was the choice 5 yrs ago. German engineering is too weird for me. Case in point. The Q5 has no dipstick (but a dipstick tube). Horn won't honk with ignition off (but radio will play), list goes on. It was RDX or CX-5 when I had to buy something...CX-5 is nice, but honestly being used to dealing with luxury or near-luxury dealers, dealing with Mazda dealership was a turn off....asking me what else I was considering..told the RDX..and they came back with the 'not as reliable, more expensive to maintain' line)...classic 'dealership line'

Old 04-14-2020 | 07:36 PM
  #151  
DJA123's Avatar
2020 RDX, Advance, AWD
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 656
Likes: 147
Originally Posted by rdx4me?
Traditionally been a Toyota/Lexus guy. Only had 1 Honda product (2004 S2000...still miss it!). Lexus is too damn ugly to buy. Audi was the choice 5 yrs ago. German engineering is too weird for me. Case in point. The Q5 has no dipstick (but a dipstick tube). Horn won't honk with ignition off (but radio will play), list goes on. It was RDX or CX-5 when I had to buy something...CX-5 is nice, but honestly being used to dealing with luxury or near-luxury dealers, dealing with Mazda dealership was a turn off....asking me what else I was considering..told the RDX..and they came back with the 'not as reliable, more expensive to maintain' line)...classic 'dealership line'
Thanks. All of that resonates.
Old 04-14-2020 | 11:14 PM
  #152  
RCJD's Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 178
Likes: 23
2014 TL AWD Advance, miss the car but not the mpg
Old 04-22-2020 | 12:45 PM
  #153  
Farcus's Avatar
Intermediate
 
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 33
Likes: 4
Bought a new 20 RDX A-SPEC SH-AWD in Black. Replaced a Dark Grey 2014 Subaru Forester XT Premium with 93k miles.
Old 06-02-2020 | 09:26 AM
  #154  
kmingis's Avatar
Intermediate
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 43
Likes: 35
From: Raleigh NC
Just got my 2020 RDX SH-AWD TECH yesterday. White with the espresso interior (which really looks nice); I left behind my 2018 Buick Regal TourX (wagon). The TourX -- basically a German Opel with a Buick badge -- was a fun car, but nowhere near as luxurious as the RDX.
Old 06-02-2020 | 05:05 PM
  #155  
Consultantmom's Avatar
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 74
Likes: 14
From: DC Area
Originally Posted by kmingis
Just got my 2020 RDX SH-AWD TECH yesterday. White with the espresso interior (which really looks nice); I left behind my 2018 Buick Regal TourX (wagon). The TourX -- basically a German Opel with a Buick badge -- was a fun car, but nowhere near as luxurious as the RDX.
Congrats! I have the same vehicle....love the espresso!


Old 06-02-2020 | 06:58 PM
  #156  
kmingis's Avatar
Intermediate
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 43
Likes: 35
From: Raleigh NC
Thanks!! It’s a real eye-catcher!
Old 06-03-2020 | 10:08 AM
  #157  
iforum2005's Avatar
8th Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 8
Likes: 4
Replaced 2008 Honda Pilot EX Silver with 2020 RDX Adv Black Pearl with Expresso. Pilot had over 150K miles and family got tired of it.
Old 06-07-2020 | 11:08 AM
  #158  
CanTex's Avatar
Racer
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 316
Likes: 46
From: DFW Area, Texas
Originally Posted by Coronado111
2015 TLX - great car but I love the height and features (e.g. Carplay, heated steering wheel, roominess) of my RDX.

I am 6'5" and am still trying to get the perfect seat position. There are so many choices/variables it may take awhile.
I turned off that courtesy seat-retreat feature because when I started the car and the seat came forward I had to squirm around to get comfortable. Now, I get in, little squirming, good to go. Except I am still experimenting a little for that final sweet spot but that's mainly on a long highway run.
Old 06-11-2020 | 02:54 PM
  #159  
Roger Shaver's Avatar
10th Gear
 
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 14
Likes: 1
2011 Mercedes e class sedan to a 2020 rdx advance, Had to get out of sedans and into a suv due to back/hip issues.
like all driver assist features, miss the windows windows open or closed from the remote fob.
Old 06-11-2020 | 03:16 PM
  #160  
anoop's Avatar
Thread Starter
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,763
Likes: 421
From: Roseville, CA
Originally Posted by Roger Shaver
2011 Mercedes e class sedan to a 2020 rdx advance, Had to get out of sedans and into a suv due to back/hip issues.
like all driver assist features, miss the windows windows open or closed from the remote fob.
The windows can be opened by keeping the unlock button continuously depressed, but there's no way to close them via the keyfob.


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Current RDX owners/lessees only -- what vehicle did your RDX replace?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:30 PM.