2004 Acura MDX Review - A FANTASTIC Used Car!

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  • @clarencecorke1760
    @clarencecorke1760 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great car so far. Just bought an 05 Touring/AWD with 175000 miles for $3k, plus $500 for back registration. Bought from an auction flipper who had it for only a week and hadn't gotten it cleaned up yet. Looked to be all original, but had some body damage on passenger side doors, front and back. Not too bad, and both doors worked fine, including the windows. Now for the weak link. So many components are mfg with plastic and of course it drys out, cracks, breaks, and fails as it ages. So the door locks, and handles , they work but two of them don't unlock electronically, so need replacing. Black leather interior, the perforated seat and back part are mostly toast, plus a small piece of that is on the door panels, right above the arm rest , which is also cracked in places. Interesting is that the leather cracking in the front is on the seat backs, none on the seat bottom. In the back seat, all the cracking is on the seat bottom. Nice set of seat covers and I'm good to go. Mechanically, have replaced alternator and battery, and next is suspension. The front struts are shot along with the rear shocks. At 175000, they are past their prime for sure. Will replace the tires, inspect brakes, which do work good, and inspect / replace any other suspension components that look suspect... axle boots, rubber bushings, hoses.
    One issue is HFL, which is the very outdated Bluetooth link for your phone. Just take that module out, it's up by the rearview mirror, easy to do. It was causing a parasitic drain on the battery, and don't know what caused the alternator to have a hard short to ground which took out a brand new battery in one shot. But since removing that module, and replacing with another battery and new alternator, no problems with that. Now the radio/ CD has no sound, it all turns on, plays, etc, but no sound. Fuses all good. I don't have the Nav system, just the stock Bose. Still troubleshooting, am going to replace/ update stereo and audio components .
    It's 17 yrs old, that's a given that some things will have to be replaced.
    Mfg plan and design cars to have a lifespan of only 150000 miles. So anytime you go above and beyond that number, call it a winn.
    I apologize for the long post, but do hope it might help someone make a more informed decision.
    Have no idea of the history of the car, other than it's been in Cali all of its life. And when cleaning it out, under the driver's seat found a large box of unopened Trojans! Bonus! Lol.

  • @steveschmidt5574
    @steveschmidt5574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A trip down memory lane! My parents had a 2001 when I was younger and I drove the family around in it a lot. I remember it was nice and was great in the snow!

  • @colechapman6976
    @colechapman6976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My family had purchased a 2004 Acura MDX and we drove it thousands and thousands of miles until 2017 when we sold it and bought a 2016 Lexus. So many fond memories of this thing. Really comfortable and the AWD was great since were from the northeast and would go upstate quite often to snow board. The only drawback is the mpg in my book. In 04 gas was a lot less expensive but now I feel like it’s not practical to own this Acura that gets that bad of fuel economy.

    • @brendabrunner5342
      @brendabrunner5342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right, mine, running it's best is 22/23 mpg. but way more comfortable than most cars on long trips.

    • @Liefpj
      @Liefpj ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here, we had a 2004 till 2016 with about 268,000kms. My parents bought a 2016 mdx and it has 180,000kms now. My brother drove the 2004 till about 290,000kms and then it needed 4 tires, rotors, calipers & struts. He is a broke alcoholic so it’s been sitting since 2020.

    • @gtdodgeviper
      @gtdodgeviper ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brendabrunner5342well you where so lucky. My 2005 MDX gets 12-13 mph

    • @Hddhbhtfaw77
      @Hddhbhtfaw77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gtdodgeviperclean egr ports and replace valve

    • @Hddhbhtfaw77
      @Hddhbhtfaw77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gtdodgeviperI promise you it is caked up

  • @jessiejane6259
    @jessiejane6259 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My 2003 MDX has cassette player! I'm keeping it.

  • @joskjj3625
    @joskjj3625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    These old Acura MDX’s can run forever

    • @seanwalker9287
      @seanwalker9287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard the transmissions was garbage

    • @michaelmaxwell568
      @michaelmaxwell568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@seanwalker9287 only the first two years: 2001 and 2002. New trans for 2003 and up

    • @Fyourfeelingz
      @Fyourfeelingz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelmaxwell568 I thought they didn’t use the new transmissions until 04

  • @c_t5_
    @c_t5_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fun fact: the Honda J-series engine was also used in the GM Saturn Vue from 2004-2007.

  • @rantgant8156
    @rantgant8156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    If it still looks good and performs well, then who cares if it's dated?
    Is the Eiffel Tower "dated?" Is the Palace of Versailles "dated?" Is the Milan Cathedral "dated?"
    What about vintage wine? Pablo Picasso's paintings? They're just so old and dated, right?
    The above examples are a bit of a stretch, but you get the analogy. Just because something is dated does not necessarily mean that it is obsolete, shabby, or useless. The point is if something of integral quality has proven to stand the test of time, and it offers both artistic appeal, reliability AND functionality in that respect, then who cares if it is dated? Some things just hold up very well as they age anyways!
    And then there are other vehicles that can make it up to 400K or even more, such as older models of the Honda CR-V, the Acura RD-X, the Crown Victoria, the Lexus GX-470, the Honda Accord etc...to demonstrate the quality, durability and longevity of these "outdated" machines.
    And yes, in case you are wondering...I AM aware of the fact that most automobiles depreciate in value over time, with the exception of certain classic cars and hot rods. The latter are yet further examples of man's ingenuity of the automobile from a bygone era, and such examples have developed a cult following. Hell even more modern vehicles such as the Ford Escape from the early to late 2010's, while not the newest vehicles out there, nor the oldest, they still incorporate analog instruments and controls, and they STILL look great, are reliable, fuel efficient (for an SUV), and are highly sought after and were one of the most popular and best-selling SUV's on the road. Even today many people especially in my area are on the lookout for one of these SUV's, and I would actually prefer such systems over the modern computerized crap where if one thing goes wrong, then just about everything else goes awry.
    Newer does not necessarily mean better.

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’ve heard nothing but good things about these. If I needed an SUV to haul things this would be the top of my list

    • @NachoLibreboy1
      @NachoLibreboy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im currently looking at one because my first car was in a collision. Ive heard its one of the best suvs on the market. Its only got 186 thousand kilometres. I just dont know if i want an SUV. I like having a little car to get around the city in

  • @brendabrunner5342
    @brendabrunner5342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My 2004 MDX has 323,000 with no major repairs, can't do better!

    • @Fyourfeelingz
      @Fyourfeelingz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How many transmission

    • @kaliammalnataraj514
      @kaliammalnataraj514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Considering a 2004 with 140k miles on it. 1 owner. Clean carfax. Guy wont let it go for less than $5700. Would u recommend i go for it?

    • @brendabrunner5342
      @brendabrunner5342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kaliammalnataraj514 Mine had 143,000 on it when I bought it in 2012. I have only bought 1 new car in my life and I have always gotten good deals. BUT I always pay my mechanic to do a quick look at the car first.

    • @brendabrunner5342
      @brendabrunner5342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Fyourfeelingz Original, serviced twice. Have you had experience with bad transmissions in Acura's?

    • @Fyourfeelingz
      @Fyourfeelingz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brendabrunner5342 i just bought a 2003 mdx with 212,500 miles on it for 1900 it seems to run and drive good but I’ve seen a bunch of people say that the transmissions in the mdx aren’t good

  • @joshbrailsford
    @joshbrailsford 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Forgot all about the MDX until I saw this, but I'm from the UK where these were never sold. Strange thing was, as a kid, I could walk into a toy store here and buy a model of this car. Which I did, probably because I'd never heard of Acura before.

  • @sigma5055
    @sigma5055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have 06 150k miles, never had any transmission issues. I've recently done new alternator, new radiator and power stearing line. Biggest complaint is premium fuel and gas mileage

  • @SB-ck9gq
    @SB-ck9gq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This car feels just as comfortable and feature packed as a newer suv. All you need is a pioneer touchscreen and a 30 dollar backup camera from Amazon

    • @inzane3229
      @inzane3229 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey quick question.
      my girlfriend needs an suv because we need a bigger car to fit our child in. I came across a rust free and dent free 2004 Acura MDX with 161k miles. I do hear good of these cars and heard they have a DVD player also? My girlfriend is kinda worried of the 161k miles but told her its a Honda. It'll last with right maintenance.

    • @SB-ck9gq
      @SB-ck9gq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@inzane3229 thats the exact mileage as on my MDX. This is by far the most roomy, most comfortable car I've ever owned out of the 16 vehicles I've had before. I had an infinity g35x and I would take the MDX any day. It rides like a Mercedes, the Bose audio sounds like you were wearing earmuffs in other cars and in this car you took them off. The car sits high so you don't drag your butt in and out of it. I bought my car pretty cheap $1500CAD. These are basically the weak points of the car (fuel economy 17mpg city/20 highway, 91octane fuel required, slightly higher insurance rates in my area, shocks, springs, window motors, rusty rear wheel wells, rusty rear subframe mounts) my car had a terrible rattle while driving and a huge clunk when turning the steering wheel, so I took a flashlight and found a broken spring on the passenger front shock. Replaced the strut assembly with a $60 one from an autowrecker all by myself. Also there was a thumping and rattling noise in the drivers rear when going over bumps, so I replaced the rear shock with a $20 one from a wrecker and now she rides like a dream. I also had to remove and disassemble the pass rear window regulator motor because the metal wire that brings the window up and down has broken off of the mounts and got pulled in too far into the motor and jammed the motor, this also caused the window to fall down and not go up. It was a two man job to put the motor assembly back together because of the huge tension on the metal wire when you try to put it back onto the mounts. I would suggest buying a whole assembly from a wrecker for 50$ instead of doing all that work. The rear subframe mounts have "cups" that protrude from the body of the vehicle and cover up part of the subframe mounts, at the location where they mount right up to the body. Those "cups/covers" get extremely rusty, but that doesn't effect anything. But it's inside those cups the little space in between them and subframe mounts, is where dirt gets packed and causes rust. With my car, I simply cleaned up that space got the dirt out and painted the inside with por 15(the best rust sealing paint). The battery was dead and I had to boost the car to start it when I first got the car, I simply charged it on 2amps for three days and it works perfectly now. The hood wouldn't open back up If I closed it, so I simply got a pry bar in between the latch mechanism under the hood and the hood, and pried it open, then o had to spray it with penetrating oil and work the latching mechanism back and fourth until it was free, and the hood would then pop open when ever you pulled the lever inside the car. The only problem I haven't got to solving yet is the fact that my rear dvd player screen, airvents, and AC doesnt work. I've heard that people remove the fuses for the dvd player, so that it doesnt cause parasitic load on the battery during storage. The fuse for those rear systems is located on the drivers side under the hood, close to the firewall I believe. Im fairly sure there are 5 fuse boxes. In this car. The ac tends to leak at the rear of the car where it travels to the rear passenger section. I haven't gotten to fixing that yet. Besides all that so far my car has been good, not a single light on the dashboard!

  • @damilolaakanni
    @damilolaakanni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Honda debuted their SUV platform with the MDX in 2001, then the pilot came in 2003 and the Ridgeline in 2006. I'm not counting the CR-V here because both the first and second generation were based on the 6th and 7th gen civic. For the touchscreens, they started to become popular in the 2000's. Lexus had touchscreens in the LX, GX and LS around 2003 (don't know about their other models at the time), but on the GX it was optional. Backup camera was not offered until about 2007.

  • @LaytonKnightt
    @LaytonKnightt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember riding around in one of these in the early 00s. My friend’s mom had a white over beige. For some reason, I recall the leather seats feeling really premium at the time.

  • @salvationanthem8077
    @salvationanthem8077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’ve got one with 271,000 miles and its pretty good. The transmission is a little finicky and the rear main seals tend to leak but overall, pretty good

    • @MrJorgelleras
      @MrJorgelleras 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Some tips can you give me. I got a 2005 with good record it drive excellent. I heard about the trany too.

    • @salvationanthem8077
      @salvationanthem8077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MrJorgelleras Mine just has a leaking rear main seal and was quoted $2,200 to fix. But besides that, just keep on top of transmission and differential fluid changes, you should be good

    • @larios86
      @larios86 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@salvationanthem8077 does your transmission slip I also have a 2004 mdx with 170k miles and the transmission slips like on 4th or 5th gear idk what to do

  • @gtdodgeviper
    @gtdodgeviper ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:06 more like 9 mpg city, 16 highway 12 combined. At least thats what I get on mine.
    4:20 It actually make a lot of since that they put the cruise control button down there because that works more as a disable/enable button. As long as you leave it on all you have to do at the steering wheel is to push the set button and you are all set. No need to be turning on the cruise control every time you need to use it.
    4:52 I love my ac control. Its super easy to use. Just set the desired temperature and make sure its on auto and you don’t have to worry about anything.
    5:22 I upgraded my camera and now I do get the lines and higher resolution. The lines just don’t turn with the steering wheel like it does on newer cars but they still help.

  • @jeremypleso676
    @jeremypleso676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the review. I'm looking to get one for my 17 year old.

  • @chickenknucklez2604
    @chickenknucklez2604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is like getting a review from a kid that's been living behind the furnace his entire life 🥸

  • @nycblacknova5965
    @nycblacknova5965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fun fact if you hold down on one of the radio nobs it will let you control the radio from the touchscreen so it is kinda an infotainment screen just hard to find

  • @Umadataninternetstranger22
    @Umadataninternetstranger22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have one. She has 226k miles on her. She still handles her own 😂

  • @benbradshaw29
    @benbradshaw29 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw a naperville licence plate holder the other day and thought about you. advertising works!

  • @maxpower4571
    @maxpower4571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you hold down the round knob on the right side of the radio screen for 5 seconds, the radio info will show on the screen 😉

    • @jekahog
      @jekahog ปีที่แล้ว

      I KNEW I WASN'T CRAZY!😭 Just got a 2005 mdx and somehow by mistake I had the infotainment stuff pop on the touch screen showing the song and CD info... Been trying to find it again since ... started thinking I was paranoid.... I'll try holding the button like u mentioned. Thnks SOOOO much! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @sujithkondabrolu1684
      @sujithkondabrolu1684 ปีที่แล้ว

      it smh doesn't work in mine , is yours the navi model?

  • @fabyrbl8177
    @fabyrbl8177 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    if i lived somewhere that does not charge so much for displacement and had cheaper gas i would consider this :) also great job zack

  • @evandannenhirsch4967
    @evandannenhirsch4967 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Miles per gallon and horsepower on this car were both pretty extraordinary, don't act like they suck just because they don't meet modern standards. I don't think there was any other three row SUV in the entire 2000s that was rated 23 mpg highway. And what 3 row SUV from that era was faster? Maybe some much, much more expensive V8 german beasts and that's it

  • @TriangIe
    @TriangIe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It’s pretty damn hard to find a 1st gen MDX under 200k miles.

  • @davidprosper3460
    @davidprosper3460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe you could comment on the driving experience? (i.e. how it handles, accelerates etc.)

  • @ybarsabal
    @ybarsabal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your reviews! Should I get a 2003 MDX Touring or a 2000 Isuzu Trooper Auto 4WD?

    • @jeremyarndt8218
      @jeremyarndt8218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depends! Love both but the Acura is more of a cruiser. The Trooper is a serious off road vehicle. I have a 98 Isuzu and loved it! Very bare bones. The Acura will have nicer comfort features. Good luck!

  • @onealc9278
    @onealc9278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3rd row reclines, The awd is amazing to

  • @jabbaweezy
    @jabbaweezy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wish you went into a detail a bit more on the 3rd row

    • @brendabrunner5342
      @brendabrunner5342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The third row has no leg room to speak of, it's perfect for little ones, but they need to be big enough to not need car seats.

  • @kwasia4882
    @kwasia4882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its a dressed up honda Pilot. Great SUV

    • @MandusahRamirez
      @MandusahRamirez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      These came out in 2001.. The Honda Pilot was introduced in 2003 so technically The Pilot is a scaled down version of This MDX💡

  • @aasenoutdoors
    @aasenoutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the new POV camera

  • @K1llum1nati
    @K1llum1nati 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can add gasoline filter and use 87 octane

  • @sherricoomer1191
    @sherricoomer1191 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trouble with signals working randomly with occasionally a burning smell

  • @dwaynegee4822
    @dwaynegee4822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m thinking about getting one with 120,000 miles for $5000. What you think?

  • @michaelruthven3112
    @michaelruthven3112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 04 touring model and it was beat to hell by my friend when he had it then his parents sold it to my mom and then I hit a mail box because I didn’t know it’s limits because I was used to our old suv and ever since then it rattles vibrates jerks shudders and a lot more even the ac don’t wana work all the time and it being a hot Texas summer it’s hell to drive

  • @victorsvidss
    @victorsvidss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always thought it was FWD! How can I check?

  • @ryankinney6966
    @ryankinney6966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you related to mayor pradel

  • @ElevatorDude
    @ElevatorDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have neighbors across the street that own one of these in black.

  • @AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979
    @AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You didn’t pull up the 3rd row seat to show us.

  • @elitehitman35
    @elitehitman35 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you in Naperville

  • @blackcode9174
    @blackcode9174 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much did you sell it for?

  • @Bushcraft242
    @Bushcraft242 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had a 2005 with 253,000 kl tons of rust on bottom

  • @tonycellura4824
    @tonycellura4824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interested! Available?

  • @louf8335
    @louf8335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yes we know it belongs to an honda company but stop saying it's a Honda. It's an Acura......

    • @thatguy651000
      @thatguy651000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not only does it belong to the company but it’s a Honda product… Get use to it.

    • @louf8335
      @louf8335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thatguy651000 No. It's a Acura product so you get used to it. Loser

    • @snider2588
      @snider2588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@louf8335 no you are wrong it's a Honda product Honda first Acura second know your history idot Acura is another name they use to sell it to us in America outside of this country it's just called Honda there is no Acura name

  • @tyle6591
    @tyle6591 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    not awd brother 4wd