vaccine

My fiance and I (both in our 30s) come from a 02 RSX and 06 civic. Now, planning to replace the RSX with a SUV. We have just started looking. We would like to stay around with hondas/acuras for most part unless a compelling alternative exists.

Some considerations for us:
1) reasonable space, should be comfortable for 4 people (when my 60+ parents visit from India), and for baby in the coming years.
2)reasonable price. we would spend some money for useful luxury, but are not too crazy about bling bling.
3) mostly driving in city, but may make a few long trips.
4) long term reliability, and low cost of maintanence

I found two in a similar price range. Which would you prefer given our considerations.

http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car/...9-7dab0e307922

http://www.sterlingacura.com/certifi...8eace98e1f.htm

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

vaccine

Just an addition. We are currently in texas, but maybe moving North in the next year or so.
So, we want an AWD.

d-townhakuzo

A. Welcome to Azine
B. I would get the MDX...it will offer more room for you, and with family and a baby...you will need that room.

MyCarIsntInMyWifesName

As d-town said, welcome to Acurazine.

I think you're going to be most happy with the MDX. It is very roomy for four (has a fold-flat third row for hauling more people as well), has a very smooth and powerful V-6, is a little sporty but also very comfortable (a great, if perfect, balance). The RDX is smaller and more urbanesque. It would be fine for a couple with a small child or two, but if you're regularly going to be carrying more than two adults (including the driver), then the MDX is better. The RDX is much sportier, and it might even be too sporty. Its engine is good but actually not much more efficient than the larger V-6 MDX.

Also be aware that the MDX is only sold with all-wheel drive, and the RDX only was as well until the 2010 models, which also can be had with front drive. That should make things easier for shopping!

tmnhs81

Welcome to Azine.

MDX. Good luck with car shopping.

d-townhakuzo

I would also like to add, my friends mom has a 08 MDX and we have put 6 rather larger teenagers in there. One in the front, 3 in the middle, and 2 in the third row. That was for an 1.5 hour drive. It was comfortable the entire ride. Although, not much you can bring with you when the seats are up.

csmeance

The MDX is the better choice, it's a whole lot smoother than the RDX, and as well gets some respectable gas mileage both in the city and highway. I've been happy with mine for almost 50K miles now!

AZuser

MDX. Better looking, more room, more power. Can't go wrong with it.

LuvMyTSX

I'm pretty much in the same position, trying to decide between the two. Don't know what I'm going to do yet. I haven't driven the MDX yet, so I can't comment much on it. I had an RDX as a loaner a couple months ago and liked it just fine, although it did take some getting used to coming from a sedan (04 TSX). Personally, I think I'd be happier with the MDX in the long term, but it's a tough choice. I want to make sure I get something big enough for my current and future needs, w/o going overboard. I'm just not sure the RDX has a big enough cargo space. I have a house now, and find myself cursing my TSX every weekend for not having enough hauling space/capability, and since the RDX is really not much bigger, I don't know if it will be enough. Obviously, it has the hatch which makes things a hell of a lot easier, but it's not real big. I also want something a little smoother and softer than my TSX, and the RDX is pretty sporty and has a stiff (for an SUV) suspension, although it is slightly softer than my TSX. Also, the MDX is more luxurious than the RDX, which is pretty appealing to me. They also get similar MPG, despite the size difference.

There are lots of points to compare and you really have to think about what you need for the near future. I'm taking my time, trying to figure that all out.

Shift_Acura

Another vote for the MDX

MR1

MDX, RDX is fine for a couple and a dog. If you need utility from your SUV that means space. I have never been disappointed with anything about my MDX.

Hapa DC5

Mdx

civicdrivr

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Welcome. MDX.

princelybug

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+1.

coykiam

Welcome to Azine and MDX gets my vote as well

KaMLuNg

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mdx all the way..

Waltah

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LMAO at username, im assuming that was form the dude that got busted on here a while ago?

sorry for being off topic

vaccine

Wow, it looks like the its MDX... unanimous. Thank you for all your suggestions. I would like to continue to get more inputs.

If I do make up my mind on the MDX, how useful is the tech package. Also what would be insurance rates on this one, for someone who is 30+, with good driving record and credit.

MyCarIsntInMyWifesName

vaccine

We bought a grey/grey 08 mdx with tech package, with 25k miles. CPO. paid $ 35900. probably a bit expensive, but it had everything we wanted at a price we could afford.

Thank you all for the suggestions.

tmnhs81

Congrats!!

Waltah

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congrats!

do you have kids? this may be our next vehicle for the wifey if it has room for a little one to throw shit around in

vaccine

Thank you. We dont have kids....yet. But bought the car to be ready for one when it happens. Just an excuse to buy the mdx, I guess.


How do I attach pictures that are on my computer. I dont have it on any website.

civicdrivr

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Post them on either photobucket.com, imageshack.com, or even the albums on here. After you host them somewhere, get the direct link to the picture (www.whateversiteyouuse.com/yourimage.jpg).

Next, click the yellow box with a mountain in it above the text box:



You should see this:



Paste the link there, click OK and you should now see your link surrounded by [IMG] and [/IMG] in the text box. Or you can just copy and past the link directly to the reply text box and surround it with the [IMG] and [/IMG] tags.

vaccine

Okay, here you go.

civicdrivr

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Just one? What a tease.

rossv1

Lookin' good!!

vaccine

Okay, thats the only one I have for now. Sorry. But, I will get more and post it (now that I know how to)

pttl

Nice. The 08 was the last of the good looking MDXs too.