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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 08:59 AM
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Took advantage of the pull ahead program and returned my 2015 shawd tech and got a MSM 2018 4 cylinder tech. If anyone in socal wants a great deal. Hit up Nick in Acura of Thousand Oaks.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 10:15 PM
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Congratulations! Colours and pics?
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 05:33 PM
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Congrats on your new ride
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 05:44 PM
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You downgraded from a V6 to an I4? Any reason why?
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
You downgraded from a V6 to an I4? Any reason why?
Going back to school for 2 yrs and i wont be working. Believe me i wanted at least the v6 fwd tech but i needed lower payments
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 07:14 PM
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Thumbs up Lower Payments

are good--NO payments are really good..Seriously, enjoy your new ride!..
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 12:17 AM
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You downgraded from a V6 to an I4? Any reason why?
He upgraded from a crap transmission to an amazing one
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by NBPaspec
He upgraded from a crap transmission to an amazing one
This^^^^^^
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mondster
Took advantage of the pull ahead program and returned my 2015 shawd tech and got a MSM 2018 4 cylinder tech. If anyone in socal wants a great deal. Hit up Nick in Acura of Thousand Oaks.
You made a good choice, congratz and enjoy!
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 01:50 AM
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I agree that the tranny is better, but the power isnt there. Also missing the shawd, plus i like the rear bumper, seats and thigh extension of the v6.
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 07:27 PM
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I have the MDX for power, however in Seattle and many other metro areas, traffic congestion sucks and you never get to use it. With the 2.4 and dct I have a blast zipping around town, much better and a lot of fun vs the V6 for my needs!
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 11:35 PM
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I like the fact that there are no vibrations on the highway. drove me nuts on my previous one
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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 12:10 AM
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Kind of funny how some feel the 2.4 is a DOWN GRADE from the V6, is that because it doesn’t have as much power or that it costs less? I could have bought an A-Spec SH-AWD but I chose the 2.4 mainly for the transmission, saving some $$ and better mpgs is the icing on the cake! They are both great engines, but with the 2.4 and fun factor of the DCT was the better choice for me. I wouldn’t even consider V6 because of the ZF 9 spd. My uncle had a 2015 V6 TLX and it was a dog with that tranny, I understand it has improved some but after driving his 2015, It was no longer in my consideration set. The A-Spec has some nice touches though and I am very curious to see and drive the next gen RDX which we will probably replace our MDX with either the 2020 or 2022 after the mid model refresh if there are things we don’t like on the 2020.

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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 02:45 PM
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Kind of funny how some feel the 2.4 is a DOWN GRADE from the V6, is that because it doesn’t have as much power or that it costs less? I could have bought an A-Spec SH-AWD but I chose the 2.4 mainly for the transmission, saving some $$ and better mpgs is the icing on the cake! They are both great engines, but with the 2.4 and fun factor of the DCT was the better choice for me. I wouldn’t even consider V6 because of the ZF 9 spd.
This is also EXACTLY why I chose the 2.4 over the 3.5.
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 04:24 AM
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Never had any issue with a vibration and the tranny is going strong at 24k+.

OT, the 2.4 does a good job of combining one of Honda’s best four cylinder motors with a sweet DCT auto. Enjoy the new ride.
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 05:49 AM
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Wouldn't it be more financially sensible to buy out (finance) the lease? At least you'd own the car after a few years vs. "renting" another one, and there wouldn't be a downgrade in terms of power/handling
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