I traded my '19 RDX Advance SH-AWD
01-15-2019, 06:22 AM
#81
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01-15-2019, 06:36 AM
#83
At this point, it's not even about the lack of features or ugly wheels, it's about reliability. I will be really pissed to trade in for something that rattles, moans, jerks and reboots.
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zroger73 (01-15-2019)
01-15-2019, 07:04 AM
#86
Null and proud of it
How about just going back to the mid 2K's way and not using all of those BS features.
Seriously, I can't speak because I have no experience with Apple Carplay, Android Audio or anything more than XM, CD, AUX or BT streaming.
Seriously, I can't speak because I have no experience with Apple Carplay, Android Audio or anything more than XM, CD, AUX or BT streaming.
01-15-2019, 07:32 AM
#87
Suzuka Master
I didn't but this for the Android Auto. I like the BT capability. I do miss being able to play CDs, DVD-A and DTS-Cds though
01-15-2019, 09:21 AM
#88
Three Wheelin'
Are we completely ignoring the fact that some people just buy newly-released cars for the simple reason that they’re new, and that once they become commonplace on the streets, they get rid of it and buy something else (that’s new)? Early adopters and Innovators in marketing speak. I’ve bought 18 cars in the last 13 years, change phones every 9 months, but fortunately kept the same wife for 17 years and counting!
I’m actually a bit concerned by how many RDXs I’m seeing on the roads and have started making plans to replace it.
I’m actually a bit concerned by how many RDXs I’m seeing on the roads and have started making plans to replace it.
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01-15-2019, 09:30 AM
#89
Suzuka Master
Are we completely ignoring the fact that some people just buy newly-released cars for the simple reason that they’re new, and that once they become commonplace on the streets, they get rid of it and buy something else (that’s new)? Early adopters and Innovators in marketing speak. I’ve bought 18 cars in the last 13 years, change phones every 9 months, but fortunately kept the same wife for 17 years and counting!
I’m actually a bit concerned by how many RDXs I’m seeing on the roads and have started making plans to replace it.
I’m actually a bit concerned by how many RDXs I’m seeing on the roads and have started making plans to replace it.
I haven't seen many RDX's in the wild here yet.. though one day I pulled up alongside a twin of mine, a little old Indian women was driving it.
We early adopters know we are beta testing.. it's always been this way with new models which is why so many shy away.
01-15-2019, 09:33 AM
#90
Are we completely ignoring the fact that some people just buy newly-released cars for the simple reason that they’re new, and that once they become commonplace on the streets, they get rid of it and buy something else (that’s new)? Early adopters and Innovators in marketing speak. I’ve bought 18 cars in the last 13 years, change phones every 9 months, but fortunately kept the same wife for 17 years and counting!
I’m actually a bit concerned by how many RDXs I’m seeing on the roads and have started making plans to replace it.
I’m actually a bit concerned by how many RDXs I’m seeing on the roads and have started making plans to replace it.
01-15-2019, 10:40 AM
#91
Three Wheelin'
We have "wasted" a lot of money on cars!
I haven't seen many RDX's in the wild here yet.. though one day I pulled up alongside a twin of mine, a little old Indian women was driving it.
We early adopters know we are beta testing.. it's always been this way with new models which is why so many shy away.
I haven't seen many RDX's in the wild here yet.. though one day I pulled up alongside a twin of mine, a little old Indian women was driving it.
We early adopters know we are beta testing.. it's always been this way with new models which is why so many shy away.
01-15-2019, 11:58 AM
#92
Unregistered Member
01-15-2019, 12:12 PM
#93
Good point. Let me correct that:
If only the RDX had better ambient lighting, and a better resolution camera, and LED tail lights, and Android Auto, and the ability to zoom in/out in Nav, and better wheels on the Advance, and wireless charging, and smoother shifting at low speeds, and a less buggy infotainment system. If only.
Better?
If only the RDX had better ambient lighting, and a better resolution camera, and LED tail lights, and Android Auto, and the ability to zoom in/out in Nav, and better wheels on the Advance, and wireless charging, and smoother shifting at low speeds, and a less buggy infotainment system. If only.
Better?
01-15-2019, 12:44 PM
#94
Good point. Let me correct that:
If only the RDX had better ambient lighting, and a better resolution camera, and LED tail lights, and Android Auto, and the ability to zoom in/out in Nav, and better wheels on the Advance, and wireless charging, and smoother shifting at low speeds, and a less buggy infotainment system. If only.
Better?
If only the RDX had better ambient lighting, and a better resolution camera, and LED tail lights, and Android Auto, and the ability to zoom in/out in Nav, and better wheels on the Advance, and wireless charging, and smoother shifting at low speeds, and a less buggy infotainment system. If only.
Better?
01-15-2019, 12:48 PM
#95
If only the RDX had better ambient lighting, and a better resolution camera, and LED rear turn signals, and Android Auto, and the ability to zoom in/out in Nav, and better wheels on the Advance, and wireless charging, and smoother shifting at low speeds, and a less buggy infotainment system. If only.
01-15-2019, 01:14 PM
#96
01-15-2019, 01:56 PM
#100
01-15-2019, 02:46 PM
#102
Three Wheelin'
I'm in a Q3 while my RDX is getting some body work done and I can't wait to get it back. It's not the size (actually prefer the smaller size), the refinement is completely missing in the Q3. I do have several gripes about the RDX, but the pros outweigh the cons. I also realize Q3 is in a class lower.
Pros
- Great seats.
- Good design interior and exterior and appearance of quality.
- NSX inspired shifter is awesome.
- Reasonably powerful engine.
- Decent handling.
- Tons of tech.
Cons
- Implementation of the tech could be better.
- Can't access trip computer or any other car functions when on a call.
- Backup camera should stay on when moving forward after backing up for at least a few seconds.
- MPG is a little low.
Pros
- Great seats.
- Good design interior and exterior and appearance of quality.
- NSX inspired shifter is awesome.
- Reasonably powerful engine.
- Decent handling.
- Tons of tech.
Cons
- Implementation of the tech could be better.
- Can't access trip computer or any other car functions when on a call.
- Backup camera should stay on when moving forward after backing up for at least a few seconds.
- MPG is a little low.
01-15-2019, 02:50 PM
#103
[QUOTE=rgoldd;16365408]I hope you saw the crash test on it and that the IIHS said not to buy it and you knew they were changing the model for 2020.
/QUOTE]
Like I mentioned above, this is just an interim vehicle.
/QUOTE]
Like I mentioned above, this is just an interim vehicle.
01-15-2019, 03:14 PM
#104
Burning Brakes
01-15-2019, 04:09 PM
#105
01-15-2019, 06:09 PM
#106
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I'm in a Q3 while my RDX is getting some body work done and I can't wait to get it back. It's not the size (actually prefer the smaller size), the refinement is completely missing in the Q3. I do have several gripes about the RDX, but the pros outweigh the cons. I also realize Q3 is in a class lower.
Pros
- Great seats.
- Good design interior and exterior and appearance of quality.
- NSX inspired shifter is awesome.
- Reasonably powerful engine.
- Decent handling.
- Tons of tech.
Cons
- Implementation of the tech could be better.
- Can't access trip computer or any other car functions when on a call.
- Backup camera should stay on when moving forward after backing up for at least a few seconds.
- MPG is a little low.
Pros
- Great seats.
- Good design interior and exterior and appearance of quality.
- NSX inspired shifter is awesome.
- Reasonably powerful engine.
- Decent handling.
- Tons of tech.
Cons
- Implementation of the tech could be better.
- Can't access trip computer or any other car functions when on a call.
- Backup camera should stay on when moving forward after backing up for at least a few seconds.
- MPG is a little low.
Yeah I’m not impressed with the Q3 but like you said it’s a class lower. Better comparison would be to the Q5.
01-15-2019, 07:30 PM
#107
Out of all the little imperfections with this car, one I just don't understand. What is people's fascination with LED tail lights? I mean seriously, who cares what kind of tail lights are on the car? As the driver, you don't ever see them. And other drivers can see your car just fine at night regardless of the type of tail lights and they certainly don't care. Other than them being longer lasting, with replacement cost for regular bulbs being a couple of dollars, would someone please enlighten me as to the benefits of LED tail lights?
01-15-2019, 07:37 PM
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Out of all the little imperfections with this car, one I just don't understand. What is people's fascination with LED tail lights? I mean seriously, who cares what kind of tail lights are on the car? As the driver, you don't ever see them. And other drivers can see your car just fine at night regardless of the type of tail lights and they certainly don't care. Other than them being longer lasting, with replacement cost for regular bulbs being a couple of dollars, would someone please enlighten me as to the benefits of LED tail lights?
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01-16-2019, 05:57 AM
#110
Overall my gripe with the 2019 RDX is that it's not a "luxury" vehicle, but more like a top specced Honda, which isn't a bad thing but it's not what I was expecting. I know it's a hot selling car, but I wonder if they are attracting luxury buyers or just mainly convincing mainstream buyers to pay a little more. I don't think I would switch over to a Ford Explorer though, sounds like a pretty drastic downgrade even from the RDX.
There’s a very tangible difference between a highly optioned Toyota and a Lexus - there is not between a highly optioned Honda and an Acura. Part of the problem....how can Acura sell less than 2K RLXs and a few more ILXs and stay solvent? Low sales has resulted in cost-cutting IMO.
01-16-2019, 06:08 AM
#111
Suzuka Master
Out of all the little imperfections with this car, one I just don't understand. What is people's fascination with LED tail lights? I mean seriously, who cares what kind of tail lights are on the car? As the driver, you don't ever see them. And other drivers can see your car just fine at night regardless of the type of tail lights and they certainly don't care. Other than them being longer lasting, with replacement cost for regular bulbs being a couple of dollars, would someone please enlighten me as to the benefits of LED tail lights?
I hate bright ass turn signals from vehicles in front of me. I drive to work in the dark and encounter these irritating things while sitting at stop lights. I have to look to the side or, at times, shield my eyes. LED's are all the rage though and people will seek out any non LED and replace them with LEDs.. I guess I am just old.. I just don't how many here think that Acura went cheap due to a bulb.. SMMFH
01-16-2019, 06:08 AM
#112
Nothing wrong with that, but that's what you're buying.
01-16-2019, 06:18 AM
#113
Last edited by Sounds; 01-16-2019 at 06:27 AM. Reason: found an even better pic to demonstrate what I mean
01-16-2019, 06:25 AM
#115
https://www.motortrend.com/news/seven-questions-acura-boss-jon-ikeda/
01-16-2019, 06:31 AM
#116
Why does anyone care about what the outside of their car looks like? I mean you're sitting inside most of the time anyways who cares what design features it has on the outside.
This level of apologizing for cost cutting got Acura to where they are. I bet the bean counter was like if we save $2 on every RDX we sell the first year, you've covered my salary!!! It's behind the car anyways so the buyers will never notice! Genius! Lol
This level of apologizing for cost cutting got Acura to where they are. I bet the bean counter was like if we save $2 on every RDX we sell the first year, you've covered my salary!!! It's behind the car anyways so the buyers will never notice! Genius! Lol
01-16-2019, 06:39 AM
#117
01-16-2019, 07:25 AM
#118
I encourage you to go drive a new Odyssey or Pilot with the 9HP. With the latest hardware and software revisions, I now find it smoother and more decisive and would choose it Honda's 10AT.
I was cautiously optimistic about Honda's 10AT during development. I was impressed with the amount of engineering resources they poured into it, but feared what might happen with Honda developing their very first planetary gear automatic transmission. (Previously, all Honda automatic transmissions used parallel shafts and constant-mesh gears like a manual transmission.)
Still, none are as refined as Honda's "old" 6AT that is still hanging on in the Pilot and Ridgeline.
01-16-2019, 08:44 AM
#119
I was looking at a popular car review website this morning and saw that the RDX is listed as a "crossover SUV" rather than a "luxury crossover suv":
https://www.thecarconnection.com/rankings/suvs
As previously noted, perhaps Acura/Honda is compromising luxury for mass marketing. I remember the first Acura that I drove, a '88 Legend LS, which was undeniable luxury. Likewise, I was very pleased with both my '08 and '11 RLs.
