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Old May 15, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Unhappy Traded in the 4G

This past weekend I got rid of MY 2 Acuras for my wife. She got a new 2014 Acura MDX. So that mean I will have to drive her CRV till I get a new car later this summer.

The car was delivered on Saturday and I told the dealer not to take the factory wrap off till I get to the dealership.

Picking the car up, my 4g and 2g TL right next to it.

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New Acura setup with the dual screens.

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I took the car to a coin wash and washed off the dirt with pressure washer, and then used Blackfire Waterless wash cleaning her up.

After BF waterless I used Blackfire CS to seal it up.


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Love the look of the new Acura Jewel LED headlights

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Taillights also look pretty awesome.
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Detailed the engine bay with Gary Dean Infinite Use Detail Juice.
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Tomorrow I will do the interior with the Pinnacle Black Label line.

Enjoy...


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Parted out the system and still have the box left

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/custom-box-amp-rack-4g-awd-tl-910558/
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Old May 15, 2014 | 03:55 PM
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Love the new MDX's.
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Old May 15, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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You're a good husband! Nice pickup on the MDX.

Any ideas what you'll be looking to get later this summer?
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Old May 15, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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Excellent choice, congrats.

Take a look at the LED foglights option. It will sure make the MDX front end look even nicer.
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Old May 15, 2014 | 05:32 PM
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Congrats! Nice pickup.

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Any ideas what you'll be looking to get later this summer?

+1?
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Old May 15, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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Nice.. White looks great!
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Old May 15, 2014 | 06:46 PM
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Nice upgrade
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Old May 15, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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Perfect upgrade! Love everything about the new MDX! I wish the 4G had the dual screens. Such a cleaner look. I plan to get the same white MDX for her since she got me the black 4G. Even trade.

+1 on bring a nice husband. Smart choice!
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Old May 15, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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You're a good man! The MDX looks great, maybe a TLX for you later this year?
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Old May 15, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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Old May 16, 2014 | 07:40 AM
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Beautiful looking ride - you got the same color combo I would get if moving to an SUV. I test-drove one a while back and I must say I was more impressed with the MDX than the RLX.
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Old May 16, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ucf_bronco
You're a good husband! Nice pickup on the MDX.

Any ideas what you'll be looking to get later this summer?
Originally Posted by HeartTLs
Congrats! Nice pickup.




+1?

Got my eye on the 435i right now but they are not budging on the price. Runner up is the S5 but its getting pretty dated.
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Old May 16, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
Excellent choice, congrats.

Take a look at the LED foglights option. It will sure make the MDX front end look even nicer.
I did see them, I was trying to get the dealer to through it in. They do look sharp but $500...

Originally Posted by carbonTSEX
Perfect upgrade! Love everything about the new MDX! I wish the 4G had the dual screens. Such a cleaner look. I plan to get the same white MDX for her since she got me the black 4G. Even trade.

+1 on bring a nice husband. Smart choice!
The dual screens do look clean, but I still would like to see buttons for functions like heated seats, radio tuning, and such.


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Whooped.
Ha, you must be related to Vivmike.
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Old May 16, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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Congrats on the MDX, very nice.. I had two MDX's in the past and they were great.. Enjoy..
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Old May 16, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dnd2984
I did see them, I was trying to get the dealer to through it in. They do look sharp but $500...

.....
The installation for the LED foglights is a very labor intensive task.

Most 3G MDX owners DIY their roof rails, bumper trims, etc., but leave the foglight installation to the dealership.
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Old May 18, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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I read somewhere (I think) that the fancy headlight units cost more that $1,000 to replace. Is that correct?
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Old May 18, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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MDX looks great, thanks for sharing the pics.
Nice move upgrading the wife's vehicle, remember happy wife = happy life
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Old May 18, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Congrats. Nice detailing work.
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