Got me a 2013 RDX AWD w/Tech for $18K.
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Got me a 2013 RDX AWD w/Tech for $18K.
With 80K miles, which is the reason why I got it cheap, but it looks new inside and out, about time too, been 3+ years since I've been talking about getting an RDX. All the fluids and filters are new, new brake pads, new tires, looks immaculate. No warranty left so I got an extended warranty for $2,500, which I wasn't planning on getting, but it's bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles with only $100 deductible, still saved about $7,500 compare to one with half that mileage, been keeping an eye on RDX's on Carmax and Autotrader and they're all around $25-$28K, so with tax... it would have easily been $30K +, I got it for a total of about $22,500, with $2.99 APR, so I'm good. I'll change the fluids myself anyway, oil, trans, TC, RD. I'll get fluids from BernardiParts.com, will do a trans fluid change 3X to clear out all the old fluid, TC, RD... soon. Been driving a little, no that much so far, used Sports mode and it's great, keeps it in gear, very responsive, love it. I already ordered a K&N drop in air filter and LED back up bulbs (JDM ASTAR 800 lumens), which I have on my wife's car and they're crazy bright and pure white. Still getting used to the whole thing, now I can say I belong here for real, finally got me an RDX.
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Joe Las Vegas (12-08-2016)
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Yay! Great deal too. I have been watching pricing as well. Even low mileage CPO 2013-14s in AWD+Tech falling to lower-mid $20Ks.
Last edited by Kaputnik; 11-23-2016 at 09:07 AM.
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Congrats on the beautiful car! Sounds like an awesome price, and you can never go wrong with an extended warranty nowadays. Grigio is my all-time favorite color from Acura. Car looks like it's in great shape and the tinted windows are an added bonus!
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Congrats looks awesome with the tinted windows! 80k miles is absolutely nothing on the J-series!
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Window tint will be redone anyway, I was gonna get 20% front, came with 35%, so that will need to come off, and I want to put 35% on the back where there is already the factory tint to get close to 10% or so in the back, plus a strip on the windshield.
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Glove box light bulb was dead, put a new one in and still doesn't work, all interior lights work..., I didn't see a specific fuse just for the glove box, am I missing something?
I put the interior light switch on and auto with the car running and in acc mode, still nothing, and I tried both new bulbs that came with the pack (regular 74 bulbs, pack of 2).
I put the interior light switch on and auto with the car running and in acc mode, still nothing, and I tried both new bulbs that came with the pack (regular 74 bulbs, pack of 2).
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Trans dipstick is a pain to get to, also noticed where the oil filter is, really sucks, need to cut up a container or something to avoid spilling oil on the frame or whatever that piece of metal is under the filter.
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What about the transmission, don't they start dying around 100k miles or is that just for American cars?
Trans dipstick is a pain to get to, also noticed where the oil filter is, really sucks, need to cut up a container or something to avoid spilling oil on the frame or whatever that piece of metal is under the filter.
Trans dipstick is a pain to get to, also noticed where the oil filter is, really sucks, need to cut up a container or something to avoid spilling oil on the frame or whatever that piece of metal is under the filter.
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Glove box light bulb was dead, put a new one in and still doesn't work, all interior lights work..., I didn't see a specific fuse just for the glove box, am I missing something?
I put the interior light switch on and auto with the car running and in acc mode, still nothing, and I tried both new bulbs that came with the pack (regular 74 bulbs, pack of 2).
I put the interior light switch on and auto with the car running and in acc mode, still nothing, and I tried both new bulbs that came with the pack (regular 74 bulbs, pack of 2).
You make sure the headlights were switched on? It only comes on when the headlights are on.
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Regular bulb, pack of 2 tried them both, nothing. I saw there is a light in the center console, does it turn off when it's closed, I didnt see one of those push button switches that turn off the light when you push on it.
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Never mind # 15, I retrieved the codes for radio and Nav from the Acura owners website. Also got the glove box light to work, I turned on the lights and moved around the wire and it worked, bad connection or something. Are the glove box and console lights always on when the lights are on? I didn't find a push switch that shuts off the light when closing the glove box. Got my K&N drop in engine air filter, starting to do stuff to it already.
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New tires aren't the stock size, supposed to be 235/60-18, they (previous owner I guess) put on 245/60-18 Falken Pro G4 , I wish I could put on some Pirelli runflat tires on it, would do it if I had money to spare. 245 vs 235 make it wider but taller too, 29.6 vs 29.1, so the speedo off by 1.5 mph at 80mph, not a big deal I guess.
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New tires aren't the stock size, supposed to be 235/60-18, they (previous owner I guess) put on 245/60-18 Falken Pro G4 , I wish I could put on some Pirelli runflat tires on it, would do it if I had money to spare. 245 vs 235 make it wider but taller too, 29.6 vs 29.1, so the speedo off by 1.5 mph at 80mph, not a big deal I guess.
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80k on the engine, I wanna change the spark plugs just to get the most out of the engine for the next 3-5 years during my ownership, NGK or Denso? Iridium of course.
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Joe, the last item in your list of mods says KYB's. The TSB states that the banging sound relates to the upper bushings, not the shock itself, unless I'm mistaken.
Also the OEM shocks are 2-stage which gives you a nicer ride unless you're hitting big bumps in which case the 1st stage of damping in the shock becomes irrelevant.
The KYB is single stage so you will most likely experience a rougher ride with those. Just a friendly warning that has already been mentioned on here.
Someone else here successfully changed the bushings themselves which they bought from the dealer.
Also the OEM shocks are 2-stage which gives you a nicer ride unless you're hitting big bumps in which case the 1st stage of damping in the shock becomes irrelevant.
The KYB is single stage so you will most likely experience a rougher ride with those. Just a friendly warning that has already been mentioned on here.
Someone else here successfully changed the bushings themselves which they bought from the dealer.
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My 2005 dodge magnum trans went out around 80k, my PT Cruiser trans went out at 110k, so you can include the 2000's too. That's why I'm done with American cars, they always start falling apart around 75k. I also had 2 other american cars in the 90's where the trans died at 70k. And I always changed the trans fluid and filter once a year.
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Install was easy, covers came off easy, need a flat screwdriver with a cloth to prevent scratching, then you just unscrew the light socket by hand and replace the bulb, mine came off easy and the new ones went in nice and smooth. Need small hands through or you'll need a long pair of needle pliers.
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Joe, the last item in your list of mods says KYB's. The TSB states that the banging sound relates to the upper bushings, not the shock itself, unless I'm mistaken.
Also the OEM shocks are 2-stage which gives you a nicer ride unless you're hitting big bumps in which case the 1st stage of damping in the shock becomes irrelevant.
The KYB is single stage so you will most likely experience a rougher ride with those. Just a friendly warning that has already been mentioned on here.
Someone else here successfully changed the bushings themselves which they bought from the dealer.
Also the OEM shocks are 2-stage which gives you a nicer ride unless you're hitting big bumps in which case the 1st stage of damping in the shock becomes irrelevant.
The KYB is single stage so you will most likely experience a rougher ride with those. Just a friendly warning that has already been mentioned on here.
Someone else here successfully changed the bushings themselves which they bought from the dealer.
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I got a wheel alignment done yesterday, all 4 wheels were in the red (toe numbers) and my steering wheel was off center to the right, now it's perfect.
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Joe, the last item in your list of mods says KYB's. The TSB states that the banging sound relates to the upper bushings, not the shock itself, unless I'm mistaken.
Also the OEM shocks are 2-stage which gives you a nicer ride unless you're hitting big bumps in which case the 1st stage of damping in the shock becomes irrelevant.
The KYB is single stage so you will most likely experience a rougher ride with those. Just a friendly warning that has already been mentioned on here.
Someone else here successfully changed the bushings themselves which they bought from the dealer.
Also the OEM shocks are 2-stage which gives you a nicer ride unless you're hitting big bumps in which case the 1st stage of damping in the shock becomes irrelevant.
The KYB is single stage so you will most likely experience a rougher ride with those. Just a friendly warning that has already been mentioned on here.
Someone else here successfully changed the bushings themselves which they bought from the dealer.
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Looks like technically you got me on the single stage vs. 2-stage, I always thought they were single stage..sorry about that ...BUT...The point is that the RDX shocks are pretty soft over small bumps, and the KYB's are supposed to be a step up from OEM in terms of the damping effect, so I am quite sure the ride quality will not be as soft as using the factory shocks. Dont get me wrong, I like the idea of using aftermarket stuff when its decent stuff and the KYB shocks are good, I installed them on my 69 Cougar. They worked great and really improved the handling of the car but negatively affected the smoothness of the ride a little bit. Just trying to help you steer clear of a possible disappointment ...(hey I like Vegas).....but I'm sure if you do your research (which I'm sure you are) you will be happy with whatever you decide to do.........you could just change the bushings too, I believe the other forum member who did this reported that the new bushings were different ....
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congratulations, hope you enjoy it....
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