FiftyFive

I'm looking for a daily driver and am interested in a 2005 Acura MDX. I am looking for opinions on everything about this car.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

LuvMyTSX

Nice vehicle, but too heavy on the gas for a DD, IMO.

FiftyFive

Well i drive about ~5000 in an Evo which gets worse mileage so... Not too worried about MPG

JediMindTricks

if you're not worried about gas, sure why not? it's a very nice and comfortable car.

FiftyFive

Anyone own? First hand experience? Hows the reliability? Looks like a good pick up.

CGTSX2004

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My dad has one. Never had any issues with it. Solid car with a surprising amount of car space. Quite comfortable as well. Steering feel very light compared with the EVO, obviously.

If you don't mind the gas mileage, it's one of the better choices out there.

RaviNJCLs

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For as little as you drive, sure why not. I like the MDX. I would get one if I could afford it and if I didn't drive as much as I do. Right now, it would be perfect for my wife. She works 3 miles from home.

FiftyFive

Yea i've always liked them, i heard they are pretty solid as far as reliability. The one im looking at has 52k miles, navi, back up camera, rear dvd entertainment center, $17,500

FiftyFive

Shit not to mention it but if i do add an MDX to my insurance policy it will go down $600 every 6 months!

LuvMyTSX

Wow, that's nice.

RaviNJCLs

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Sounds like a pretty good deal.

FiftyFive

Which def outweighs any type of MPG difference.

03bl AC k CL

go for it we had an 04 leased for 3 yrs very comfortable, nice pickup for an suv, and easy on the eyes... no issues whatsoever over our ownership which was up to around 45k miles

FiftyFive

Heres a 04 i was looking at as well

03bl AC k CL

thats the exact color combo we had as well (no navi though) how much they want for it.. and how many miles?

03bl AC k CL

and i believe 04 is the first year of the model refresh with the new grill headlights taillights dual exhaust and more hp so i iwouldnt go any older than that

FiftyFive

50k miles, 17,400
Going to look at it this weekend! Hopefully pick up.

260 HP

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That's pretty good deal. I sold an 03 base MDX with 46k on the clock for $19500 in Socal 6 months ago.

It's a nice vehicle. When the car was in our hands, I got 17 mpg on mixed driving.

Trackruner228

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Make sure you got an 04+ since they redid a lot during that year. I also think they added bluetooth on 05. I was looking on ebay you can get a lot with navi for around 20k. That sounds like a good deal to me.

csmeance

The 2004-2006 MDX's are amazing. I used to have one for a short time, and driving that thing was great, it was comfy, had plenty of room for 5, the last two seats are kinda squeezed, but a kid under 15 should sit well. I got around 18 MPG mixed with my X, and that was with it being new. If you do get one, opt for the 2004+ ones, and as well invest in an HID kit, they really do compliment the X.

Mokos23

my folks have a 2004 MDX Touring with navi,it's great, but it's heavy steering, dang it only avg about 17-18 mpg combined. for me, it's too big.

FiftyFive

Thanks guys, I'm going to check it out this weekend, im only looking at 04+ with navi

FastInFairway

I'll also happily plug the MDX. My dad has an 04 and loves the thing. We live in Kansas City and it has no trouble with the rough roads, snow, rain or anything else they throw at us around here. During the fall we use it for our tailgates at Chiefs games and it's perfect for 4-5 adults, cooler full of beer and plenty of food to feed a small army.

We've taken it on road trips to Texas and driven it to every corner of Kansas City and have never had to "fix" anything on it. It's a great ride and I almost talked my dad into giving it to me when he thought about moving to an RL. Instead, I picked up my 03 TL-S and he'll likely drive his MDX until it dies... which will be never, at least based on the last 4 years of quality.

FiftyFive

Awesome, i think i have all the good info i need. Sounds like its reliable and comfortable, the two things i need most.