2005 Acura MDX Touring Package from North America - Comments

Nothing so far. I have had it for only 2 months.

This is the very best vehicle that I have EVER had. It handles like a dream. It also has a lot of power when you accelerate.

With the recent snow and ice I quickly found out how well the VTM4 4wd system worked. It is very sure footed in the winter weather.

The cabin is also very luxurious. There are many nice features such as XM Radio, in dash 6 CD changer, both front seats are heated and power adjustable, all leather, very nice navigation system, chrome accents, and much more. I also noticed how quiet and smooth the ride in the cabin of my new MDX is.

It can also tow a good amount. I have a 20 foot sailboat and this vehicle tows it with ease.

In all, this is a wonderful car. I love it so much. At $43,000 it was a very big investment, but I am so glad I decided to get it!

Thanks for the nice review. I am not trying to nit pick, but I just have to interject that a car is a "purchase", not an "investment". I am not saying this applies to you, but banks like people to think everything is an "investment". This way, people will rationalize taking a loan out on every little thing, and spend their whole lives paying the the banks interest. The reason why everything is so abhorrently overpriced now, is because people do not care about the purchase price of anything anymore. They just finance everything and relinquish ownership of themselves to the bank for the rest of their lives. It is a horrific societal problem. Nobody wants to live within their means anymore.

Well, anyone who buys any SUV isn't thinking rationally anyway. SUVs are less safe, suck more gas, and really don't offer any more room (oftentimes LESS) than their car equivalents.

I'm sure 99% of what most MDXs do on a daily basis could be accomplished with a Honda Accord.

I disagree with the comments about the SUVs. The SUV is safer in regard to traffic accidents. Obviously one who drives an SUV should drive it like a SUV, so as to avoid rollovers - same way people shyould drive a car (not like SUV) during snow to avoid twists/skids/slides. Nowadays cross over SUVs drive like a car and one barely worries about the snow; the car stands out tall. So the SUV is more fun to drive compared to a car. If someone is not a fun driver then even driving an Accord all by itself everyday to work is expensive too. Expensiveness is a relative term and it depends on how much you love the thing you are buying. For someone who uses public transit, even a Civic is luxury. Talking about size, no way one can move around big things in cars which S-UV can do.

SUV=ALL-IN-ONE.

I have a 2004 MDX with Navi and the whole works. I have read some of the reviews and agree mostly with the performance and handling. Where I have some complaints are:

1). The workmanship, for a HONDA product I find the lights tailgate etc. was fitted poorly - not evenly spaced.

2). The Sub woofer is vibrating the rear fender panel. I had Acura try to fix this defect twice to no avail.

3). Driver side headlight and both tail lights collects water.

4). Needs a lot of work to the voice recogination.

5). I wish it would use regular gas.

The MDX is what Detroit should be building as it is much more practical than any Suburban, Tahoe, Expedition, Durango, etc. I have relatives who have just purchased another MDX. They liked the first one so much that they traded it for a brand new one, and I have to say that both vehicles were very impressive. They drive like a sporty car and the gas mileage is almost that of an ordinary sedan. All of this for the same money as the oversized, gas-guzzling, clumsy things being pushed by Detroit. I would love to see GM produce something genuinely competitive to the MDX as I do like GM vehicles.

I purchased my 05 MDX two years ago and I have loved it every day since. This is my second Acura and I am hooked for life. The handling has proven to be a life-saver, the interior's luxurious feel and space has made my long trips a pleasure. Unlike an accord, I sit higher, see more, and feel far safer when sending my young drivers out with their friends. It is worth the price! I have 40K miles and I am looking forward to purchasing the new model next year.

Since purchasing a Honda/Acura, I don't have to worry about service either. They pick-up my car and promptly returns it to me. The dealer calls to be sure I am still happy, and goes out of his way to meet my needs.

I am an Acura driver for life!

To the commentor who stated that there is no need for Suburbans, tahoe's, expeditions, and durango's, there should just be an MDX. Wrong, those are what are called "full size Suv's" MDX is a "midsize" the full size are meant to handle more towing weight, more people and more cargo, if you don't need the size, you don't get one. Plain and simple. That is why we have choices, there are compacts, midsize and full size to accomodate to all buyers needs. Some may think that and MDX is too big, that is why there is now an RDX, foe people who don't need even the midsize class. However I do not beleive in cross-over vehicles such as the RDX, which are predominantly front-wheel drive until a slip is sensed, then 4wd is engaged. the only positive of having FWD is slightly better gas mileage due to the weight being above the powering axle. However with FWD you suffer with understeer, less towing capacity, over worked front tires (they are turning, powering and braking all on two wheels) and the rear is just braking. RWD handles better on highway, better at towing and hauling, and wears the tires somewhat more evenly. Why do you think most high end cars are RWD (mercedes, BMW, Lexus IS, GS, LS, rolls royce, bentley, I could go on and on). If you wan fuel economy, go with a wagon with 4wd, if you want power and prowess in winter conditions go with an SUV, if you want to be disappointed, go with a CUV.