Previous mdx had 277,000 miles own it and all we didn't was normal Maintence , I'm the first person to say its the most reliable and luxurious mid SUV I've ever owned!!!!
I'm quite a bit older than you..so you wouldn't remember the huge station wagons from the 70's. Our family had a massive Dodge station wagon with the faaaar bench seat that faced the rear. I LOVED that as a kid..make faces at the cars behind us, stretch out - no seat belts back then and my dad's arm couldn't reach that far. Thanks for bringing up a great memory.
A nice review, just a couple of things that should have been mentioned. First, you were reviewing a new 2013 model, but not a new MDX, which has been around unchanged for over 3 years. Second, you were reviewing the top of the line Advance with Entertainment Package, while Technology Package offers most of the same features for much less. Also, 2013 year being the last year of the current design, the 55K MSRP is on paper only. A real price is about 47K, which is more than competitive.
What year RL? I absolutely loved the 2012 RL Advance model with the radar shield in the grille. It had power folding mirrors and resonators in the OEM wheels.
I have an 11 MDX Adv+Ent with +150,000 miles and it is still fun to drive. It still looks good, very sporty handling, very comfy for road trips, and mostly routine schedule maintenance. Doing 100% city can produce mpgs of 14-16 and requiring +91 octane can hurt a bit with today's gas prices. Can see 17-18.5 combined and 20-22 mpg on 100% hwy driving. The 10-13 had an awful oil consumption issue as bad as 1 qt per 1000 miles because of the cylinder rings and carbon build-up. I've always used syn oil and top tier +91 octane gas has limited my oil consumption to 1.5 qts per 9000 mile oil change interval.
I just got a 2007 rdx turbo with 110k miles on it going to do maintenance on to keep it running 100% and yes that premium gas lolol😅 I found out after I bought it like ohh ok acura luxury is! no biggie smiles per gallon
@@bryanCLXT I had an 08 RDX since 2010 and gave to my daughter in 2019. She still drives it today with +200,000 miles. Really love driving the RDX and it drove better the harder you pushed it.
My sister has this car and I borrowed it to take up to Lake Tahoe since there was a snow storm coming and was worried about driving my Odyssey in the snow. One thing that really bothered me was the faux wood shine. There was a consistent glare in my eye while driving from it and various other interior pieces. It handles very well and had no problem with the snow 16-20 inches fell in a 24 hour period.
Hi, thanks for the offer. I think you guys are doing quite well. I like cars since I was a kid; now over 60's, I still enjoy reading or watching anything about cars. Worked in rebuilding and after-market auto parts for 10 years. I strongly believe " Everyman Driver "would be a great hit and attract more subscribers in looking for the "watch out" list of cars that are reliable yet what kind of components or repair necessary in 36, 48, 60 and 72 months of service. Your measurement stick.:)
U summed it up perfectly Dave. My last car was a pilot now it's a mdx. In the pilot we would adventure with in. Use it in the snow and on the beach and stuff. Now with the mdx I'm afraid to get it a little dirty
The one thing they don't mention is the award winning els audio system. Audiophile rates it higher than both the b&w in jags and the mark levinson in the Lexus
@jonaswang79 - we appreciate all of your detailed and specific feedback. You seem to know a lot of video production and presentation. Keep it coming - Dave
Great review. What I find weird is that Acura is the luxury line for Honda, but Acura interior space looks so limited in the back seat compared to Honda similar cars. The TSX has less back room than Accord, the RDX has less than CRV. Even the Honda Fit appears to have more leg room in the backseat than the Acura cars... and the Fit is a small car.
Hi Guys, you might want to consider doing reviews or recommendations of good used cars. We all know Honda Civics, Toyota Camry, and alike going over 200,000 miles. MDX a reliable car also. Any new car reviews can only be found several years later not to be as good as when the review came out.
Not a good review of what all the MDX can do and wrong on the paddle shifter. Shift the stick to S and the car will stay in gear selected with paddles minis first to second auto upshift. Middle row seats recline and 3rd row is great for families. 2nd row seat on passenger side allows for easy access to 3rd row. DVD remote comes down from ceiling for wireless. Tons of topend speed. I upgraded ly wheels and exhaust but otherwise factory. Love everything accept the changes to the phone system.
So my 2009 model looks exactly the same and pretty much in general same car with that being said I wouldn’t trade it for just any SUV it is genuinely nice
I agree with you guys on the paddle shifters. One very important feature for me is the level of comfort with the seats. My dad is the same way. What's your take on that with this SUV?
Acura tried to put sports seats in this because, relatively speaking, its a sporty crossover. Thigh support is superb but the lumbar is just in all of the wrong places, at least for my un-average height family. We're considering a Lexus GX460, waiting to see what the new Yukon will be like, and potentially Acura's own RDX. Odd list haha
I was just wondering: could you highlight in your reviews some possible trouble areas (maintenance, repair, everyday use) with the various vehicles? It might help the potential buyer. I'm not suggesting you X-ray a new model to find its weak spots; rather, you might perhaps hint at such weak spots with reference to the preceding model, so we know what to watch out for and we can also ask at a local dealership if those uncool areas have been addressed by the manufacturer. Thanks for these vids!
I own a 2011 MDX Tech. While I can say its a great overall value for the dollar, we won't be keeping it much longer as the seats are positively AWFUL on any trip over 30 minutes(longer than my test drive..). Unfathomably uncomfortable. Though on short jaunts to the store, the SUV is a joy to drive with the J37, SH-AWD, and 6AT.
If the rear seat was switched facing the rear then there would be absolutely 0 trunk space. Once the rear seat is up trunk space is fairly limited. I fit one row of groceries in the trunk with the third row up. My 8 year old and 6 year old are fairly comfortable in the third row as well so it’s spacious for the little people.
Hello Guys. I have been watching all the reviews videos. Nice job! If is possible, can you do a review on VW Tiguan and 2014 Subaru Forester (non-turbo)? I don't know which one is better? Thanks!
10 years later I can report that 3.7L V6 wasn't a great engine and there is a reason Honda only had it in the Acura line for a few model years. Sadly, we bought a 2013 with the 3.7L and just sold it for a 2023 Acura MDX 3.5L V6 at the end of last year. We had major oil consumption issues, head gasket oil leaks, and the MPG was absolutely terrible. It only had 99,200'ish miles on it when we sold it too. Thankfully the new 3.5L V6 is an incredible motor, and our MDX is only front wheel drive so it get 22 city and 26-27 highway all day. We did love the 2013 MDX vehicle and the power was nice, but head gaskets and oil consumption issues at that miles (started in the low 90Ks), is just not acceptable.
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I have an 09 mdx really nice black on black with 110k milage only thing about it is the gas drinks alot but overall very nice comfy and fast lots of leg room in 6 ft and and adult has enough room behind me
Acura is currently offering 0.9% and $2,500 off the retail (before the 2014). I looked at the X5 (similarly equipped $65,000), Cayenne ($75,000), Q7 ($65,000) and Infinity JX. It took a few seconds to exclude the Germans, Euro is still too high and they practically offer the same power, less space and really expensive options. Infinity and Acura are up the buyers preferences. Infinity has more space; Acura has better handling, transmision and power. GM products are great too, but too top heavy.
The MDX is not an SUV, it's a CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle)- car based and uni-body. A Suburban or Expedition is an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)- truck based and body on frame.
I am positive this is a great car. But I like the body style on my 01 far more. it has 199960 miles on it today and still drives brand new by being taken care properly. This one looks like a mini van at some angles.
Yeahs before Eric's voice lowered.... . I wonder why they got rid of having two guys in an enclosed trunk talk to each other to start the review it's unique if nothing else but I can see why this didn't stick
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The better cars are getting more and more expensive. I can't stand the newer cheap cars. It's 2013, they should be making cars like this for the average joe!
Arron it appears you love Acura that's fine but let's hope you look a little better than it's front end, looks like a bloody budgie and it's a chick car, I'm fine with that each to their own but it's no Cayenne. As for the SH-AWD, I believe when I commented a year or so ago they were changing it to be an option, could be wrong. Now if you really want to star a pissing match by insulting people on the interwebs then let the games begin .... :)
You're right... Unlike a Cayenne, it doesn't depreciate like a rock and you can drive it daily for a fraction of the cost. Cayenne is sexy, no doubt, but for those of us what have owned German, the far better reliability and much lower cost of ownership is appreciated. And, this SUV handles pretty damn well.
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The Acura Mdx and soon to be NSX are the only true luxury cars from Acura. Everything else is either ugly (TL) or just an overpriced Honda literally (TSX)
I dont think alex is necessary here. he doesnt fit the demographic for any of these vehicles and his voice and attitude are very annoying. dave is great
Previous mdx had 277,000 miles own it and all we didn't was normal Maintence , I'm the first person to say its the most reliable and luxurious mid SUV I've ever owned!!!!
I'm quite a bit older than you..so you wouldn't remember the huge station wagons from the 70's. Our family had a massive Dodge station wagon with the faaaar bench seat that faced the rear. I LOVED that as a kid..make faces at the cars behind us, stretch out - no seat belts back then and my dad's arm couldn't reach that far. Thanks for bringing up a great memory.
A nice review, just a couple of things that should have been mentioned. First, you were reviewing a new 2013 model, but not a new MDX, which has been around unchanged for over 3 years. Second, you were reviewing the top of the line Advance with Entertainment Package, while Technology Package offers most of the same features for much less. Also, 2013 year being the last year of the current design, the 55K MSRP is on paper only. A real price is about 47K, which is more than competitive.
I like the design of this mdx than the new one.
Paul Michael Santos The old one has a better engine.
Ryan Shasho except for the oil consumption issues 😪
Even tho they will have the new 2014 mdx out soon, I still much more prefer this current edition, which just looks way much better and masculine.
That big dash wood on the RL was real and looked awesome. I had an RL and the wood on the dash rivaled Mercedes.
What year RL? I absolutely loved the 2012 RL Advance model with the radar shield in the grille. It had power folding mirrors and resonators in the OEM wheels.
I have an 11 MDX Adv+Ent with +150,000 miles and it is still fun to drive. It still looks good, very sporty handling, very comfy for road trips, and mostly routine schedule maintenance. Doing 100% city can produce mpgs of 14-16 and requiring +91 octane can hurt a bit with today's gas prices. Can see 17-18.5 combined and 20-22 mpg on 100% hwy driving. The 10-13 had an awful oil consumption issue as bad as 1 qt per 1000 miles because of the cylinder rings and carbon build-up. I've always used syn oil and top tier +91 octane gas has limited my oil consumption to 1.5 qts per 9000 mile oil change interval.
I just got a 2007 rdx turbo with 110k miles on it going to do maintenance on to keep it running 100% and yes that premium gas lolol😅 I found out after I bought it like ohh ok acura luxury is! no biggie smiles per gallon
@@bryanCLXT I had an 08 RDX since 2010 and gave to my daughter in 2019. She still drives it today with +200,000 miles. Really love driving the RDX and it drove better the harder you pushed it.
My sister has this car and I borrowed it to take up to Lake Tahoe since there was a snow storm coming and was worried about driving my Odyssey in the snow. One thing that really bothered me was the faux wood shine. There was a consistent glare in my eye while driving from it and various other interior pieces. It handles very well and had no problem with the snow 16-20 inches fell in a 24 hour period.
just push the driver seat up like seriously the driver doesn't need all that space in there, i got that car and its pretty spacious.
How tall are u
@@franciscosamath12 7”11 he’s my cousin
@gene978 - excellent points. Thanks for your comments - Dave
He said rdx at 1:10
thanks, we love to try - Dave
Hi, thanks for the offer. I think you guys are doing quite well. I like cars since I was a kid; now over 60's, I still enjoy reading or watching anything about cars. Worked in rebuilding and after-market auto parts for 10 years. I strongly believe " Everyman Driver "would be a great hit and attract more subscribers in looking for the "watch out" list of cars that are reliable yet what kind of components or repair necessary in 36, 48, 60 and 72 months of service. Your measurement stick.:)
U summed it up perfectly Dave. My last car was a pilot now it's a mdx. In the pilot we would adventure with in. Use it in the snow and on the beach and stuff. Now with the mdx I'm afraid to get it a little dirty
i really like this video! this channel is really comming along!!! im sorry i was so skeptical of this channel at first
The one thing they don't mention is the award winning els audio system. Audiophile rates it higher than both the b&w in jags and the mark levinson in the Lexus
@jonaswang79 - we appreciate all of your detailed and specific feedback. You seem to know a lot of video production and presentation. Keep it coming - Dave
This review helped me buy my 2nd gen MDX
thanks for sharing that with our subscribers, you TOO are an Everyman Driver :-) Dave
Great review. What I find weird is that Acura is the luxury line for Honda, but Acura interior space looks so limited in the back seat compared to Honda similar cars. The TSX has less back room than Accord, the RDX has less than CRV. Even the Honda Fit appears to have more leg room in the backseat than the Acura cars... and the Fit is a small car.
I just bought a 2012 in this color for under $10K with 135K on the odometer.
Geez great price!! I’m really looking to get a mdx myself so I’m excited
im looking into buying an older one too, any issues so far?
Hi Guys, you might want to consider doing reviews or recommendations of good used cars. We all know Honda Civics, Toyota Camry, and alike going over 200,000 miles. MDX a reliable car also. Any new car reviews can only be found several years later not to be as good as when the review came out.
You know what’s crazy 55 grand when it was new but I’m gonna get it for 8500 with 100k miles
I couldn't disagree more! The contrast between Dave and Alex is what makes this Everyman driver nation.
Not a good review of what all the MDX can do and wrong on the paddle shifter. Shift the stick to S and the car will stay in gear selected with paddles minis first to second auto upshift. Middle row seats recline and 3rd row is great for families. 2nd row seat on passenger side allows for easy access to 3rd row. DVD remote comes down from ceiling for wireless. Tons of topend speed. I upgraded ly wheels and exhaust but otherwise factory. Love everything accept the changes to the phone system.
Nice clip! thinking about picking one up used. Doing lots for research
So my 2009 model looks exactly the same and pretty much in general same car with that being said I wouldn’t trade it for just any SUV it is genuinely nice
I have that car I LOVE it
I agree with you guys on the paddle shifters. One very important feature for me is the level of comfort with the seats. My dad is the same way. What's your take on that with this SUV?
Did he say the new RDX on 1:09? I think he means the MDX small mistake though. I love your reviews!!
Acura tried to put sports seats in this because, relatively speaking, its a sporty crossover. Thigh support is superb but the lumbar is just in all of the wrong places, at least for my un-average height family. We're considering a Lexus GX460, waiting to see what the new Yukon will be like, and potentially Acura's own RDX. Odd list haha
I was just wondering: could you highlight in your reviews some possible trouble areas (maintenance, repair, everyday use) with the various vehicles? It might help the potential buyer. I'm not suggesting you X-ray a new model to find its weak spots; rather, you might perhaps hint at such weak spots with reference to the preceding model, so we know what to watch out for and we can also ask at a local dealership if those uncool areas have been addressed by the manufacturer. Thanks for these vids!
did he say RDX???
Yes he did
Great review. Bought a 2013 Acura TL based in your recent review.
Nate Pasion do you still have it? What did it treated you
I own a 2011 MDX Tech. While I can say its a great overall value for the dollar, we won't be keeping it much longer as the seats are positively AWFUL on any trip over 30 minutes(longer than my test drive..). Unfathomably uncomfortable. Though on short jaunts to the store, the SUV is a joy to drive with the J37, SH-AWD, and 6AT.
STHU
If the rear seat was switched facing the rear then there would be absolutely 0 trunk space. Once the rear seat is up trunk space is fairly limited. I fit one row of groceries in the trunk with the third row up. My 8 year old and 6 year old are fairly comfortable in the third row as well so it’s spacious for the little people.
2014 mdx or rx 350.... which one should I get?
Just gettin one wish mines had the navigation screen looks so nice! 🔥
Yep
Hey just found this channel, I like your review video! I subscribed.
Good evening Dave! Question, what happened to Alex?...
Overall great review.
Hello Guys. I have been watching all the reviews videos. Nice job! If is possible, can you do a review on VW Tiguan and 2014 Subaru Forester (non-turbo)? I don't know which one is better? Thanks!
Dave would you recommend the Acura mdx or Mazda cx 9
You guys look so cute in the trunk together. Quality bromance.
10 years later I can report that 3.7L V6 wasn't a great engine and there is a reason Honda only had it in the Acura line for a few model years. Sadly, we bought a 2013 with the 3.7L and just sold it for a 2023 Acura MDX 3.5L V6 at the end of last year. We had major oil consumption issues, head gasket oil leaks, and the MPG was absolutely terrible. It only had 99,200'ish miles on it when we sold it too.
Thankfully the new 3.5L V6 is an incredible motor, and our MDX is only front wheel drive so it get 22 city and 26-27 highway all day. We did love the 2013 MDX vehicle and the power was nice, but head gaskets and oil consumption issues at that miles (started in the low 90Ks), is just not acceptable.
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Dod you know they literally said they traded it in already @everymandriver
Ok, it's there (the website) when you need it :-)
It's more than a grocery getter
right?
Right
Great review guys.
Glad the 3rd row seat not rear facing that would be silly...
@Justforlaughs274, that's great! Dave
I have an 09 mdx really nice black on black with 110k milage only thing about it is the gas drinks alot but overall very nice comfy and fast lots of leg room in 6 ft and and adult has enough room behind me
I don't understand how 38.7 inches of leg room isn't enough in the 2nd row for him? Most Suv's except for the ford flex are in that range.
i love that SUV and great video...
oooow someone goofed about 1:09. lol. i love knowing our journalists are human too.
It's worth every dime I'm I'm a current mdx and my previous 600
Acura is currently offering 0.9% and $2,500 off the retail (before the 2014). I looked at the X5 (similarly equipped $65,000), Cayenne ($75,000), Q7 ($65,000) and Infinity JX. It took a few seconds to exclude the Germans, Euro is still too high and they practically offer the same power, less space and really expensive options. Infinity and Acura are up the buyers preferences. Infinity has more space; Acura has better handling, transmision and power. GM products are great too, but too top heavy.
can you do a review of the 2013 buick enclave, i heard its better for the same amount of money
and it's being driven in the winter reduces gas mileage too.
Hey can you do a review of the 2014 MDX?
A grocery getter with 300 buff horses wth
I love Acura I buy my cars mostly from them
Can you guys review the Acura ZDX, I can't seem to find any videos on TH-cam for it. >_
does 2nd row seat slide to give more room for 3rd row passengers?
No. But, the backrest reclines.
Don't need opinions from none of y'all, fortunately for me I'm able to think for myself.
Very, very nice review. You can trim down the introduction. We know what is about to go down, so just get it started ;)
Hi am uuu
I cant wait to get one,
can y guys try out the new Mazda CX 9? and try out mazdas manual shift mode, it never shifts for u even when u hit rev limiter.
The MDX is not an SUV, it's a CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle)- car based and uni-body. A Suburban or Expedition is an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)- truck based and body on frame.
At 2:20 electronic steering?? really!
Alex was the best. What's he doing nowadays?
He was the best? Ok.
I am positive this is a great car. But I like the body style on my 01 far more. it has 199960 miles on it today and still drives brand new by being taken care properly. This one looks like a mini van at some angles.
The first gen MDX is the absolute ugliest one. Literally all the other ones look 100x better by a long shot.
That's a big SUV to you guys?
Acura MDX or Mazda CX-9?
Yeahs before Eric's voice lowered.... . I wonder why they got rid of having two guys in an enclosed trunk talk to each other to start the review it's unique if nothing else but I can see why this didn't stick
If you shift down to “S” and use the paddle shifters then it won’t go back to the “D”
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@@everymandriver I think your channel is great by the way.
It is very nice even for snow
Plz we need 0-60 speed test
"It's goes back to the D" lol
Alex, this is an MDX not RDX, as you claim when under the hood.
beautiful car.
Really is there a reed for the back seat? Remove that, place the second seat back four inches and be done.
I love Acura
yes he did
Grocery getter? Cmon
Tom Brady hiding in my mdx
Let's go!
anchorman dave from tfl!!!
He said "all new" when it isn't and he said "RDX"
versatile , not versitle you ding dong at about 7:30
Definitely better than ML350!
The better cars are getting more and more expensive. I can't stand the newer cheap cars. It's 2013, they should be making cars like this for the average joe!
Yeah Rex?
Mazda CX 9 of course
Well this review lost all credibility when he said "RDX"
Arron it appears you love Acura that's fine but let's hope you look a little better than it's front end, looks like a bloody budgie and it's a chick car, I'm fine with that each to their own but it's no Cayenne. As for the SH-AWD, I believe when I commented a year or so ago they were changing it to be an option, could be wrong. Now if you really want to star a pissing match by insulting people on the interwebs then let the games begin .... :)
You're right... Unlike a Cayenne, it doesn't depreciate like a rock and you can drive it daily for a fraction of the cost. Cayenne is sexy, no doubt, but for those of us what have owned German, the far better reliability and much lower cost of ownership is appreciated. And, this SUV handles pretty damn well.
Very nice car
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The Acura Mdx and soon to be NSX are the only true luxury cars from Acura. Everything else is either ugly (TL) or just an overpriced Honda literally (TSX)
lol. you said RDX instead of MDX
I dont think alex is necessary here. he doesnt fit the demographic for any of these vehicles and his voice and attitude are very annoying. dave is great
two fruits
Hi have that car no joke
Big?
I hope you guys never have to drive a suburban or excursion. You’ll need escorts.
This was a long time ago LOL
LOL...you made a boo boo, the powerplant is for the MDX not the "RDX".
Dudes eyeball 😬