A-Spec owners - wish you had Advance instead ?
#42
And that's totally ok! Different tastes for everyone
No they are a gunmetal gray, but a darker gunmetal color. It's a very nice color IMO.
Lol I'm Canadian I know about the silly trim division haha. And I agree the Elite has way nicer wheels than the Elite-platinum.....funny considering the EP is a whole 5k more.
#43
When I first started to look at the RDX....I was drawn to the A-Spe.....primarily that pretty blue...then I saw the "suede" on the dash and the seats and that in my opinion will just collect dirt/dust..whatever ur eating and falling down into the seat! A lot of other manufacturers do that same "suede" in their sportier trims.....No TY, thats a deal breaker for me. After test driving vehicles with the heads up display..its a must have for me.....my wife hated that feature..found it very annoying
#46
Completely torn
I'm completely torn, the smaller wheels and chrome on the other models is a complete non-starter / deal reaker for me. On the other hand, I really wish I had adaptive suspension, hud, 360 cam, 16 way seats, heated rear seats...
If Acura releases an advanced a-spec in the upcoming years, I'd consider trading for that. OTOH I've been hearing rumors about RDX type-S and a serious MDX makeover...
If Acura releases an advanced a-spec in the upcoming years, I'd consider trading for that. OTOH I've been hearing rumors about RDX type-S and a serious MDX makeover...
#47
Yesterday I was standing in the parking lot of an Acura dealer looking at two white RDXs, side by side. One was an A-spec, the other was Advance. If I buy an RDX I absolutely want the features in the Advance. I got upset because the white A-spec looked really good but the white Advance looked kinda "blah." I was surprised at how much better the A-spec looked and disappointed that it can't have the features I want. Truth is I was so bummed that it turned me off a bit to the whole Acura / RDX experience.
Last edited by Sounds; 01-07-2019 at 03:57 PM.
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sportsguy (01-07-2019)
#49
Yesterday I was standing in the parking lot of an Acura dealer looking at two white RDXs, side by side. One was an A-spec, the other was Advance. If I buy an RDX I absolutely want the features in the Advance. I got upset because the white A-spec looked really good but the white Advance looked kinda "blah." I was surprised at how much better the A-spec looked and disappointed that it can't have the features I want. Truth is I was so bummed that it turned me off a bit to the whole Acura / RDX experience.
#50
I'm completely torn, the smaller wheels and chrome on the other models is a complete non-starter / deal reaker for me. On the other hand, I really wish I had adaptive suspension, hud, 360 cam, 16 way seats, heated rear seats...
If Acura releases an advanced a-spec in the upcoming years, I'd consider trading for that. OTOH I've been hearing rumors about RDX type-S and a serious MDX makeover...
If Acura releases an advanced a-spec in the upcoming years, I'd consider trading for that. OTOH I've been hearing rumors about RDX type-S and a serious MDX makeover...
Yesterday I was standing in the parking lot of an Acura dealer looking at two white RDXs, side by side. One was an A-spec, the other was Advance. If I buy an RDX I absolutely want the features in the Advance. I got upset because the white A-spec looked really good but the white Advance looked kinda "blah." I was surprised at how much better the A-spec looked and disappointed that it can't have the features I want. Truth is I was so bummed that it turned me off a bit to the whole Acura / RDX experience.
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You know what especially burns? The fact that the TLX can be purchased as an Elite(advanced)-A-Spec model here in Canada. An all in one package. Us Canadians were fully expecting the RDX to follow suit. Unfortunately it did no such thing and we're left with a convoluted trim level structure.
Granted, our A-spec is fairly well equipped with things like ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, power folding mirrors, and 16 speaker ELS.....but it's missing the CORE things you'd want in a sport model. I.e adaptive suspension, HUD, and the 16 way seats. It's really not a smart packaging theme.
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RDX10 (01-09-2019)
#56
Haha, I got a set of 20" TSW Nurburgring replicas in for $1000 CAD. The vinyl material costed me $150 CAD. Tires would cost some money but I guess that's a wear and tear item. I'd imagine things in the US are a bit cheaper. Also, rims, you can sell them later and won't lose too much
#58
Haha, I got a set of 20" TSW Nurburgring replicas in for $1000 CAD. The vinyl material costed me $150 CAD. Tires would cost some money but I guess that's a wear and tear item. I'd imagine things in the US are a bit cheaper. Also, rims, you can sell them later and won't lose too much
#59
Believe Curry Acura sells them for less.....or go onto Tirerack.com You can plug ur RDX in..and see what the rims look like on the RDX
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#61
yes but ur prob paying a premium for buying them at any acura...buying elsewhere such as tirerack may be less $$$ and a better rim..
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#63
Whoever came up with the advance rims really needs a talking to haha. Why is it so hard for Acura to choose nice looking stock rims?
#64
If all can't wait to get rid of them, who would pay for them ? Maybe those folks that defended the looks of the rims.
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Haha, I got a set of 20" TSW Nurburgring replicas in for $1000 CAD. The vinyl material costed me $150 CAD. Tires would cost some money but I guess that's a wear and tear item. I'd imagine things in the US are a bit cheaper. Also, rims, you can sell them later and won't lose too much
#68
Oh, one more question. How much should I expect to pay (in US $) for the labor to remove the old wheels and install the new ones?
Thanks!
#69
I've never seen so much whining and complaining over wheels. Just buy the model you want. If rims are so important to you then replace the wheels and tires to what you like or go buy BMW and option it out!. . This is what we have
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Vince D (12-28-2020)
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RDX10 (01-10-2019)
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#72
Which is precisely why I asked this question.
#73
dont see how or why you need to disagree with that.
If you disagree with our opinion on the asthestics of the wheel, sure I can respect.
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#74
Which is precisely why I asked this question.
#75
I don't see how or why you feel the need to respond like you do either but you damn sure do.
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#77
If they had used different wheels, people would still complain.
#78
Exactly
#79
As I have said, I like the stock wheels well enough to not spend $$ to swap them and understand that they aren't the prettiest.