Hi
I drive a FWD 2013 RDX with tech (7500miles) which I like in most of the areas except a couple of things:
I absolutely abhor the VCM rumble/humming noise, semi-choppy ride and the car behavior at low speeds (constant lurching). The RDX is now at the dealer being checked for the VCM noise issues and steering wheel vibration at 80 mph. All these issues have caused me to reconsider this RDX idea for long term ownership and i have found myself looking at other choices (MDX, ford explorer, Jeep GC, etc).
I am driving now a 2012 MDX loaner with tech (18k miles) and that thing drives good and the engine is silky smooth free of the VCM bullcrap. The SH-AWD is awesome, I have tested it in some turns at high speed and I am impressed. It is very heavy which does not bother me (I am coming from a chevy avalanche which I loved); My only problem with the 2013 MDX is the mileage (I am getting 12.5mpg with the loaner doing some city spirited driving which I think is really POOR)
I was exploring for prices and contacted a dealer in South Florida and offered them $42350 (incl destination) for a brand new 2013 MDX with tech (2K below invoice). Well, they accepted it right away (so maybe I can push a big more); I also have in mind to ask the internet salesman if they are willing to sweet this deal to include in this price a powertrain nationwide warranty up to 100K miles or 10 years (as I have now with my RDX given for free by Rick Case Acura)
My question to you: What do you think of this MDX deal?
thanks
PS: I have not considered the 2014 MDX because of the (with all the respect but in my opinion) ugly form factor (looks like a wagon), price tag and 'my dear friend' VCM system.
I drive a FWD 2013 RDX with tech (7500miles) which I like in most of the areas except a couple of things:
I absolutely abhor the VCM rumble/humming noise, semi-choppy ride and the car behavior at low speeds (constant lurching). The RDX is now at the dealer being checked for the VCM noise issues and steering wheel vibration at 80 mph. All these issues have caused me to reconsider this RDX idea for long term ownership and i have found myself looking at other choices (MDX, ford explorer, Jeep GC, etc).
I am driving now a 2012 MDX loaner with tech (18k miles) and that thing drives good and the engine is silky smooth free of the VCM bullcrap. The SH-AWD is awesome, I have tested it in some turns at high speed and I am impressed. It is very heavy which does not bother me (I am coming from a chevy avalanche which I loved); My only problem with the 2013 MDX is the mileage (I am getting 12.5mpg with the loaner doing some city spirited driving which I think is really POOR)
I was exploring for prices and contacted a dealer in South Florida and offered them $42350 (incl destination) for a brand new 2013 MDX with tech (2K below invoice). Well, they accepted it right away (so maybe I can push a big more); I also have in mind to ask the internet salesman if they are willing to sweet this deal to include in this price a powertrain nationwide warranty up to 100K miles or 10 years (as I have now with my RDX given for free by Rick Case Acura)
My question to you: What do you think of this MDX deal?
thanks
PS: I have not considered the 2014 MDX because of the (with all the respect but in my opinion) ugly form factor (looks like a wagon), price tag and 'my dear friend' VCM system.