YACT: Acura MDX

[Imdmn04]

BMW X5, a little more than what you are asking for, based on the 5 series. but an Acura aint no BMW, and you probably know that since you own a 325i already.

 

[vi edit]

He said he wanted more space. My Passat wagon has double the luggage capacity of the X5 and quite a bit more back seat space.

 

[Doggiedog]

X5 is way too small. I need a third row of seats. Rode a friend's X5 and it's nice but it's no bigger than my GS300.

 

[glen]

<< Wanted to get a Honda Odyssey but the wife absolutely does not want to drive a minivan. >>


can you explain?
this seems like a feature not helpful in being a mother

 

[LAUST]

Wanted to get a Honda Odyssey but the wife absolutely does not want to drive a minivan

Guess what Chassis the MDX is based on.... yep the MDX is a Odyssey on stilts is ALL it is

 

[Jzero]

Dude, a friend of mine just bought an MDX.
Let me be the first to say: I hate SUVs!
But this thing is sweeeeet. It's like a TARDIS, man. It doesn't look that big from the outside...well no bigger than an explorer, at least, but it seems almost infinite on the inside.
He loves it. He said it drives just like a car, he loves the space...
He really can't seem to say enough nice things about it.
It's almost annoying.

 

[vi edit]

It ain't cheap, but the Mercedes E series Wagon seats 7 people with a 3rd row seat.

 

[Ameesh]

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<< Yeah. I just looked at the Envoy XL and it looks really bad. I like the regular Envoy but the XL looks like a distorted mirror image or something. I checked Carsdirect on it too and it says the model is no longer available either.

Also, if I'm going to spend $35K on an Ford Exploder, I'd rather have a more luxurious MDX instead for a little more. >>



I like the interior of the MDX! its really nice looking, i think id have to sit in one to give you the final thought, also my explorer has about every amenity i can think of and much more power then most other SUVs, i like it but my next one will probably be a navigator or an escalade. >>


We looked at the V8 Explorer too. We just couldn't justify the price and fuel mileage penalty though. I was suprised at how expensive the new '02 Explorer is compared to the other offerings considering my dad got an essentially loaded Highlander Limited (minus one option) for $32,500. And he even ordered that one b/c they didn't have any on the lot. >>



i got mine a couple of weeks after they just came out so i might have paid a premium, the v8 and v6 get really similar gas mileage, in reality i average around 16.5 mpg, which is about the same as my roomates IS300 lol and i have a big v8

 

[vi edit]

Toyota Sequoia seats 8, and is *relatively* inexpensive.

 

[Doggiedog]

She doesn't want a minivan because she wants something upscale to replace our Lexus. She has to look good and show off to her church friends and can't been seen in a minivan

I'm being serious too.

I don't like SUVs. I'm a sport sedan guy. When we got married, she wanted an RX300 (she's a pharmacist, go figure) so I had to pay up and get a GS300 in order for her to forget the SUV.

Now there is no avoiding it. With 2 kids, we need something big with 3 rows for 2 car seats and 3 or 4 adults.

vi_edit, thanks for the suggestion but that E320 is so expensive. I definitely think MBs are way over priced for what you get.

Edit: You really want me to get the MB don't you? You linked the MB to the Sequoia link.

 

[vi edit]

Oops! Right link

 

[glen]

<< She doesn't want a minivan because she wants something upscale to replace our Lexus. She has to look good and show off to her church friends and can't been seen in a minivan

I'm being serious too.
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I find that really disturbing.

Was she like that when you were dating?

I don't think I have dated but one girl who really cared about money.

 

[vi edit]

<< she's a pharmacist, go figure >>



Let me guess, retail right?

 

[glen]

sounds like this is what she wants

 

[Doggiedog]

No, not a retail pharmacist. Works at a pharmaceutical distributor.

And yes Glen, don't get married I'm serious

She's not really materialistic when it comes to regularly everyday things but she likes cars. Fortunately, we're not hard up for money so I can live with a car purchase every 3 years.

 

[LAUST]

I'd have to start a thread on a search for a good divorce lawyer but thats just little ol' sane me typing

 

[Doggiedog]

Don't tempt me!

 

[Doggiedog]

This might have done it for me.

I'm going to take a very good look at this vehicle now, dealer mark ups or no mark ups.

 

[glen]

My folks fell on sudden difficult times when I was growing up.
My folks both worked together as a couple to make it work saving every penny they could.
Now, they own multiple homes and could have any car they wanted.
My mom drives a 7 year old Toyota, because she DOESN'T want to look flashey.

 

[LAUST]

<< Don't tempt me! >>


LMAO

Either way you go many of the vehicles mentioned here have all been a great vehicle for her needs.

 

[Doggiedog]

Glen, I'm 32 YO. My parents struggled too. I know what it is like to be poor also so I know better than to be stupid with money. I'm not living above my means. I fully own my apartment meaning I have no mortgage. My wife is in a very hot profession and I do ok myself.

Right now, she just wants a nice car. She doesn't ask for alot. She is usually busy taking care of the kids. I can live with a car purchase every 3 years. It's not like she is asking me to get her an S class or 7 series or X5 4.4i. It's a $35K-$39K car to replace our now too small 3 YO $41K car. That's all.

 

[glen]

I'm your age too.
I know that families often go from being very comfortable to poor, and have to be able to deal with it.
I have also seen too many of my friends wives demad flashey cars at the edge fo their limits.
It just shocks me.
I hope thinks work out well for you, and I think they will.
I hope I never have difficult financial times.
I hope that my wife will work with me to save money.

 

[Mister T]

Damn Dog...

you are right... I went to carsdirect.com and a new MDX is +2500 over MSRP - wow (zip = 10128, NYC)
I suggest you buy it somewhere else where demand is lower... I looked up where my parents live and
carsdirect is quoting me +1000 over MSRP (Framingham, MA).... I think geography is going to be a major
factor in terms of pricing.

 

[Mister T]

Oh, as far as this whole wife/spouse wanting things to, I am truly a lucky man.
My girlfriend of three years is cheaper than I am. Last week I bought a TV for the bedroom (24" WEGA SONY) and she
must have asked me 5 fives over the course of 3 days whether we really needed a TV in the bedroom. Mind you, I paid with my own money and she does not live with me. The TV in her apartment is a hand-me-down from my college dorm if you beleive it!

 

[Muadib]

I see the invoice price of an MDX is around $31K, MSRP is $35K but I hear dealers are charging thousands more because of limited availability.
I was shopping for one with a friend towards the end of last year, and dealers had a $5000 mark up above the MSRP, and there was a waiting list.:Q This was in NJ, and between the two of us we hit just about every dealer in the state. I had far better luck in NC as the dealer in the town of Wilmington would have let me have one for $600 under MSRP. You might want to shop around since I think you also live in NJ.