2008 Acura MDX Reviews

The best thing about the MDX is value.  Loaded is standard in every trim level...ex. seat heaters, sun roof, floor mats, etc.  Acura just includes them.  By the time I equipped other luxury SUV's (BMW & Lexus) with what already came with the Acura, the price didn't compare...a difference of $10K or more!  No kidding, try it yourself.  Caution, while a loaded Suburban doesn't even compare pricewise, it does have more 3rd row space than an MDX...if that is important to you.    

The only real choice was whether I wanted navigation or not...I did.  Acura navi is functional, easy and far superior to the Chevrolet Suburban and BMW navi systems...not sure about Lexus b/c I didn't try that one out.  Have the sales guy demo the navi while on a test drive.  Acura's operates the way you would want it to...and anywhere in the nation.  Chevy's was terrible and I now know why Germans build cars not computers.  BMW felt great to drive, but the price was ridiculous for a similarly equipped vehicle.  Acura's V6 is very quick with superior handling.  It felt as fast or faster than BMW...Chevy felt powerful, but very heavy with poor handling.    

MPG - it could be better, but on a recent road trip of 600 miles each way including driving in the Rocky Mountains, I averaged 23 MGP...cruise control set no lower than 65.  In town, I get about 17.  And these numbers are with Acura's full-time AWD!  I don't know I think folks who get less than that are probably the ones who speed up just to get to the next stop-light first.  If you have any common sense, you can beat Acura's estimated MPG.  Caution...I do live in a pretty flat city...no hills or mountains to contend with on a regular basis.  

The car is easily the most comfortable I have ever had.  I don't go off-roading or mudding, but the AWD is an absolute dream on icy roads on ski trips, and dirt roads and boat ramps at the lake. It has a great ride, seats, A/C in the entire car.  The stereo couldn't sound better.  

The 2nd Row seats have plenty of leg room and even recline for comfort...other adults are always impressed.  The 3rd Row seating is tight.  It is neither roomy nor comfortable.  I would never use it for adult passengers.  If 3rd Row is important to you, nothing beats a Suburban.  

Space in the back is adequate.  I usually don't haul much, but I've never needed more space.

I don't know about dealer maintenance costs because I leased and bought the all-inclusive maintenance package.  I have never needed to do anything other than oil, gas, wiper fluid.  But I would rip any new car than was only a year old with regular miles and needed any other maintenance than that.   

BOTTOM LINE - MDX is the best car I have ever had.  MDX was the first SUV I looked at.  I thought they were a little too "carpool mom" at first so I looked around.  After a couple of months, I came running back.  There hasn't been a day in over a year that I wish I had gotten anything else.  I would recommend it to anyone without hesitation.  If you want the best SUV on the market, this is it.  

If you are concerned about MPG, don't even think about it.  We had a Honda Pilot before this one and with the Pilot, we got a decent MPG so we didn't think too much about MPG when getting this one.  Let's me tell you.  This will give you 12 MPG in the city.  The best highway MPG I got was 20 MPG.  My wife drives this mostly around town so guess which MPG we are getting?  Other than MPG, it's a nice SUV.  It seats 7 but it's not a monster like Navigators or Suburbans.  It's nicely equipped (We got the MDX with the Tech Package) with Nav, XM, 10 speaker 410 Watt 6 DVD in-dash changer, leather and moonroof.  It's got the SH-AWD and it really works pretty well.  The car drives the outside wheels faster when going around the corners and it really tightens the driving line noticeably.  It's got 300HP 3.7 V-6 which moves the SUV swiftly.  It's a great people mover with good pricing.  The comparable competitors from Germany and Japan costs a lot more than this one with less options.  

I've been in one. It's pretty nice inside, has a nice sound when you accelerate. It's also pretty spacious and luxurious.

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