agreed...I used to have a high end German SUV...thing spent more time in the garage than on the road. Bought a MDX 8 years ago and never looked back. Ill be replacing it with another MDX.
Acura styling is exciting yet subtle at the same time. Most of us who grew up with the brand are more than satisfied with Acuras new approach. Some say they are late to the party but I say they are just cautious not to jump into things early. How long have EVs and Hybrids been around? Long enough to think they would be perfected now...but yet here we are in 2024 and still having range issues. And the best EVs are not even available in the US because of our ongoing trade wars with China. Is this about the environment or money, I often wonder!
I don’t know where you’re living but where I am Acura’s prices especially in the used car market are still holding their value I.e. they’re still expensive.
Yes they hold their value with a vice like death grip. The good new is they do lease well because of this. My dealership leases them for $570mo $4500 down. This is a 70k SUV.
Simple is old school and easy to work on, they have muscle and are made solid! I'm sticking to old school because it's affordable and cheap and easy to do repairs, you don't have to worry about the 20; different sensors that cost an arm and leg and good luck trying to change it on your own, and mechanic cost alone is not in my budget!
Acura talks about technology but their strength is engineering and never making anything overly complicated. I can take my MDX to Firestone for oil changes and basic services. My BMW X7 is Dealer only and if it throws a code my $450 service will turn into an $800 one.
Exactlyyyy! I can bring my Acura to the Honda dealer and pay “normal dealership prices” While I can appreciate nice cars, I’m not a car nerd, respectfully. Even if I had the money, I can’t wrap my head around dropping $500 + for routine service.
As a long term Acura customer, I think you’re missing the point. I currently own a 2023 Acura TLX Types S and a 2024 Acura MDX Type S . The reason I went with the Acura is the balance of performance and long term reliability. I have owned as a S4 , Porsches as well. Tough to beat and for the price a good value. Also keep in mind , Acura backs their warranties unlike a lot other competitors like Audi or BMW. If this just about leasing a vehicle the German cars are provide more adrenaline, but owning them is a different story.
I think you are missing the point Acura is number 1 saler in the USA people put a lot of miles on a Acura this may drive down the price some of you though are not rite when it come about Acura and Honda.
You can’t best a Honda or Toyota product imo. We own a Tundra, Corolla, Hylander, and an RDX. We put gas in them, change the oil,replace tires and brakes. That’s it! No regrets here.
I bought my 2022 MDX Tech in June 2021. It now has 22,000 miles and there have been no issues, no repairs, minimal maintenance. As you know, there was a major change to this vehicle starting with the 2022 model. After driving all the competitively priced SUVs with enough room for easily storing a wheel chair, the MDX was the most comfortable (I am 6’2’ and 220 lbs) for me and my wife, who likes to wear her hair in a pony tail and all the competition,s headrests interfered with her hair, Pushing her head forward. The car is very responsive and accelerates quickly with no lag, handles very well (especially when enjoying a great road) for a 3 row SUV, is quiet and all the electronic gizmos work well. Lane centering and radar cruise control make driving effortless, especially in heavy stop and go traffic. The sound system is also magnificent when set properly. My previous cars were Audi A 6 Avants, each kept for 200,000 miles with few repairs and minimal maintenance and the MDX does not feel like a step down in any category. I prefer it to the Audi Q7 for many reasons. I suggest you drive a New MDX and see if your issues are present in the current models. It could be that as a former race driver my driving and maintenance schedule differ from your experiences. I do agree that the infotainment is awkward but for those of us with shoulder problems it eliminates the long reach to some touch screens. Each to his own, but I can’t really trust your reviews any more.
Had a 2022 MDX from new. Hubby bought me an RS5 Convertible, so I parked MDX outside on a slight hill nose up. After 3 months, totally full of water, I found out panoramic roof leaks. At first, I thought it was from opening trunk in rain but too much water, then lifted spare tire area and found inches. Went to google and found a class action lawsuit in Canada for RDX, the same design flaw. It's not fixed. Traded it, 2024 Mazda CX-5 Turbo. Regular sunroof, not panoramic. Do a google search on panoramic roof leaks. BMW, Porsche, Toyota, Lexus, etc.
@@domini384 Because to keep warranty in force, you are required to do service in dealership. Only after the warranty period expires, people will then leave dealership for repairment.
What I love about Acura amongst other things is the fact that when you get the Platinum Elite trim you have all the features at a relatively good price. Other primum brands seem be more a la cart and to have all the features the price quickly jumps up.
If you spec a new Acura the price balloons with options. The platinum elite trims you mention are no longer a pillar of value. The brand is not the same I can tell you own a car several years old at least
I used to have a '20 ilx tech a-spec (lease) and while it had an older interior, at least it had the good touch screen infotainment and a decent amount of options with decent performance for not much more cost than a civic si. After giving back my car when the term was up, the integra just came out. When the dealer told me a base integra is more money than my loaded ilx, it was time to find a new brand. Then theres the rdx that everyone says is "good value". How is $1000/month for platinum elite a good value? That ilx i had was $450/month and literally had better performance 🤦♂️.
Glad I saw this. I was looking at a Civic/Accord/Corolla/Camry for my son and didn't realize a lot of these Acuras are right in line of my price range as well.
Bought a 2020 Acura ILX about 2 years ago and love it! 2.4L 4 cyl engine mated to a Dual clutch 8 speed automatic (201hp from the factory) retuned to about 240hp. Very fun car and gets over 30mpg combined and over 35mpg on the freeway.
What bolt on mods do you have? It's almost impossible to gain 40HP on that middling n/a engine w/ 200 stock. Those are the gains you'd see on a turbocharged engine. Somebody fed you snake oil lol- unless you have significant engine mods and are tuned for 93 octane you do not have 240hp whatsoever. Main issue with the ILX is the junk interior (it's literally from 2013 and every review laments how dated and cheap it is) and small interior space for the segment. It never gets an above average mark from the automotive writing scene- it's too damn old! Makes no sense lol(they sell almost 0 of them today, Acuras worst selling vehicle despite being the cheapest!)
Yea he lost me. I have a Acura tlx aspec and I be breaking necks when I pass by people. People always ask me what kinda car is that. He just don’t like acuras
Not everyone wants something loud. I want the quiet styling. I want the focus of quality instead of branding and imagery. I want the bang for the buck. If less people know about it and it leads to a lower price, so be it.
Just can't stand the front grill design. So obnoxious, and it's across the entire lexus brand... That's just personal tho, I can't deny they are great vehicles.
@@toddwerther188 I agree but I got used to my 2022 RX 350 grill. I said well if that is the only thing wrong with the car I can live with it, since I have a 2019 A Spec and it was a disaster. Never again.
I see more Acura's on the roads than most other vehicles. I own one myself and would gladly buy another in a heartbeat. I've owed about 3 so far. They have fantastic safety features and they don't overdue anything in terms of style and performance. It's a fun car to drive. The best way to describe them is that they're a practical luxury car for everyday use.
Where I live, there's a lot of Acuras and Hondas, but not near as many as Lexus and Toyotas. Every other car seems to be a Lexus or higher trim level Toyota.
I've had Jeep, Volkswagen, Nissan and two Acuras. By far the Acuras have been the most reliable and fun to drive. I know brands like BMW, Land Rover and Mercedes are faster and or more luxurious but aren't very reliable especially Land Rover. Here's the thing while everyone is busy looking at the Mercedes and BMWs I get a good deal on an Acura with the reliability of Honda ;) I bought mine right before the car market skyrocketed and all the prices were super low during covid so I got a good deal.
I seriously doubt many people would shop an Acura against a Mercedes or a BMW; those who seek Acuras do so mainly for Honda's reliability. Granted, it's not what it used to be based on recent surveys, but it's still better than the Germans. If I was in the market for an Acura, I would shop it against a Lexus, or maybe certain Hondas, Toyotas or Mazdas, but never a German brand (even less so a Volvo or a Range Rover!) In fact, I'd sooner consider a Genesis/Hyundai/Kia before any European brand.
Nissan and Infiniti ruined their brand with CVTs. Innovation almost cost them the house. Honda has engineering mistakes as well. This is why I drive Toyota/Lexus.
Honda and Acura are more innovative than Toyota looks like your going on one platform Toyota doesn’t even make there drive trains they buy from Mazda,Yamaha,Subaru and BMW looks like you not informing to precisely😂
Toyota sticks to one formula and if it has kinks in it they work it out. They may get parts from other manufacturers however if they did not perform to their expectations they wouldn’t keep using them. The big three continually change and don’t perfect anything except below par mediocrity. Honda had me until they strayed from their formula. Acuras are overpriced and I am guessing overpriced to service. I will stick with Toyota because of their persistence to not stray from formula.
@@lonniebeal6032 I replied to "he is wrong on so many levels ". Asking for specifics. WTF does that have to do with you owning two rdxs? Just curious how you took the convo that direction? Good for you I guess it's a great car usually.
@@ScottDreyfushe’s wrong because Acura still remains to be very reliable; the reason you can find them so cheap is because many don’t really consider Acura when purchasing luxury. For the new price of a MDX you can get BMW or Mercedes SUVs which are well known brands. Typically Acuras are forgotten, is what this guy is trying to say in his video. Despite the RDX being one of the top selling SUVs in past 10 years!
its not just the styling that hurts them, its also the timing belts that hurt them overall. Most do not want to deal with the timing belt changing and the cost that comes with it.
As an Acura owner, you bring up very good points. And 100% agree with you on the panel gaps and the lack of port injection. I still like the overall design language, but they definitely need to do more. Just look how far Genesis has progressed.
Port injection is old technology. Direct fuel injection is what everyone is going to. If you look at the top 5 car manufacturers over 60% of their cars are direct injection. Especially the new turbo cars
@@melissasmess2773 he's not the only one...Until Genesis' debut in the U.S. in 2016, Acura's sales were 23 times higher than Genesis. However, this gap decreased to 8.4 times in 2020 and further to 2.1 times this year. They surpassed infiniti.
Genesis it's garbage bro that's why they give you more features come on man smh I've been having hondas and acuras since 97 I would never touch a hyundai my cousin did make fun of my used accord 13' cuz he got a santa fe 2015 new. We work for uber my car has 189k miles I take care of it, his car 😂😂 115k and his transmission it's gone and interior deteriorating faster than mine my interior looks better. I want to get a mdx type s 2022 next year
@ddollarz567 wtf genesis is garbage bc your cousin got a Sante fe 2015????? Do you have a mullet and denim jacket listening to acdc for the last 40 years???
Toyota just did the out of your comfort zone thing and ended up with a bunch of recalls for their turbo charges. I just bought a 2014 Acura RDX for $19,000 with 50,000 miles on it. I bought it because it didn’t have all the glitzy upgrades that are going to cause it to be less reliable. People can buy BMW or Land Rover and deal with expensive repair bills. I want reliability.
just checked KBB, the Acura MDX: "Buyers will also be pleased to know that historically, the MDX has some of the strongest resale values in its class" that's a direct quote I suspect that Acura does better in that regard than all the German and American brands.
It’s probably true, they’re cheaper used but they’re also far cheaper new. They’re not charging BMW prices because they know they’re just dressed up Hondas
It’s amazing how automatic transmissions have been around for decades but many people do not know how to take care of said auto tranny by simply using the e-brake when they park. About to hit 400,000 miles on the original tranny of my 06 TL by simply doing this along a/ fluid changes. People say manuals are more reliable than autos but seeing my vehicle at 400k and how clutches generally go out by 200k made me reevaluate this belief as I gotta say auto can be just as reliable as manual if one regularly uses their e-brake w/ fluid changes.
I totally agree bro I tought my friends and family to use the e break because it helps with the longevity of yur auto transmission I can’t stand when I see people park their cars and it rolls a little 😂 am like watch that idiot putting strain on their transmission.
Excellent video as always. The irony of the Automotive Industry is that the most styled cars like Range Rover, Mercedes, Lincoln Aviator, BMW, KIA and Hyundai turns out not to be the most reliable while the conservatively styled cars like Acura, Honda, Toyota and Lexus are the most reliable. I will go with conservative and drive in peace instead of sharp styling and spend time at the dealer’s office for repairs. Besides, I’m unsure of your definition of “cheap” but I just checked Autotrader and the top of the line Acura MDX is anything but cheap. It’s priced like the new and used Lexus RX 350.
I have a 2010 MDX, a couple of camshafts @265K, an alternator and other stuff but nothing crazy with 289K miles, doesn't burn oil and sets on 80-90 for hours. 18+mpg at 80, not too bad.
Acura's resale value are higher than a lot of other brands. I agree with you the panel gaps and some of their transmissions. I have a 2018 MDX with the infamous 9 speed and overall I don't like it at all but the tech told me he hasn't seen any major issues with them so I will see once I hit 100k soon how everything still feels and drives. I also hear a rattling on the driver's side door too and I wonder where that could be coming from. Based on my experience, I'd say Lexus is better for sure but not by a landslide.
Wow this is great information, he’s right I just looked up the prices for the RDX and they’re really cheap compared to competitors. It definitely wasn’t like this 10 years ago, but they have definitely fallen behind their competition in terms of performance, comfort, interior tech, and gas mileage.
I own a 2012 Acura TSX wagon with the K24z3 motor......one of Honda's best 4 cylinder engines ever, IMHO. Build quality of this Honda is excellent, and with 85K on the clock, it is a silky smooth daily driver. My first Honda was a 1983 Prelude, which was fun and solid. It's hard to make a broad brush assertion about Acuras and Hondas because so much depends on how they were driven and maintained.
Well, have the cars Audi Volvo Mercedes you have to agree that the last years they’ve been made cheaper more mechanical problems with them and that’s going right back to the best cars out. There are Hondas in Toyotas if you want reliability
Interesting take man. I live on the South Shore of Boston in an zone that encompasses a 1,500 square mile area that has NO Acura dealerships, from Quincy to Taunton to the tip of Cape Cod. It's a very developed and fairly wealthy area. My town of Hanover has plenty dealerships: Toyota, Subaru, Range Rover, Mercedes, GMC/Buick, Ford, Honda. One to two towns away in either direction you'll find Lexus, BMW/Mini, Volvo, Acura/Porsche, Lamborghini/Aston/other exotics, Jeep/Ram/Dodge, Chevrolet and plenty of used resellers with premium brands. Acura? Crickets! I'd have to drive almost an hour to get to one. It's been the reason Acura has been off our family's shopping list for the nearly 3 decades we've lived here. I've never understood that.
All of the the latest generation Acuras look very attractive especially in front-end they have the best looking headlights right now the TLX type s is one of the best looking sedans right now
I purchased a new 2008 Honda Civic and drove it for 12 years. I only had one repair. The starter went out at 100,000 miles at 8 years of age. In 2020, I purchased a 2017 Acura RDX Base Model with a V-6 engine that came off a lease. It was considered a certified pre-owned vehicle with 32,000 miles at 3 yrs of age. I paid $26,000 for it. 4 yrs and 8 months later The vehicle has 60,700 total miles. I have only had one small problem with the 2017 Acura RDX that my warranty covered. A small computer chip that helped the car shift gears failed. The Dealership in Ohio overnight the part and had the car up and running in about 18 hours. They also provided me with a free loaner car that I didn't have to ask for. I'm very pleased and satisfied with my Acura. I prefer to drive Honda / Acura vehicles because they are reliable and dependable. I use synthetic oil, and my OLF are done every 5 months or 5,000 miles. I just had the brake fulid drained and replaced along with the transmission service. If you stay on top of the maintenance, the car will last you longer.
Never understood people who want hybrid on a large luxury car. How much are you going to save on gas? And how much are you going to spend on price premium and repairs and all that time in repairs? Reported hybrid MPG 45-50 mpg in total BS when you drive on a highway, no gas savings whatsoever on a highway.
A hybrid car with the same model is usually 10k more expensive than the gas version. But you are not going to save 10k on gas until 40,000km of driving mileage. Plus for gas models you only need to do oil change, while for hybrid you need to do both oil and battery. And don’t forget the battery is going to increase your insurance cost
Bro hit the nail on the head. Acuras look like they were designed by Buick. However, I do like the RDX but I have a Lexus Hybrid and I wouldn't buy anything else if it wasn't a hybrid. Honda/Acura is letting Toyota/Lexus eat their hybrid lunch
I saw a 2023 Buick Avenir yesterday I almost thought it was an Acura but for the line that runs across the grill. They may have similar design, but Acura is more reliable than Buick.
Yup, Absolutely OnPoint 💯 ! Accura Is A Solid, Reliable & Dependable Luxury Model Of Honda. For Some Reason, Lots Of People Jump Over To The Lexus In The Luxury Category. Good Review, Mark ! 😎👌💯
......................................... and that REASON IS: JD Power...Has LEXUS as the MOST RELIABLE vehicle 2 years running/ in a row recent!!! My position is: always get the VERY best Platform and build oyt from there...i.e. ADD Carbon Fiber add exhaust add interior BLING...However Do-Not LEASE and do-Not get cedes beemer jag even porsche unless LOW milleage / track record w/ papers!
Acura's are having a massive recall due to engine problems. We have an MDX and got a notice from the dealer. Seems as though the system the cuts down the number of cylinders is causing strain on the connecting rods and can lead to a catastrophic failure? We have has ours for five years with absolutely NO problems. If someone knows more about this please post!
I'd pick an Acura any day of the week (depending on the model) Over an infinity, Volvo, r especially a Range Rover.. But I guess I'd rather drive, than Walk around with my nose in the air and my vehicle in the shop - In my case jack stands.. I work on my own stuff..
You knocked That outta the Park… I’m Now The Proud New owner of A 2022 A-SPEC ACURA RDX… For 35 THOUSAND, Yet it Feels Like A 60 THOUSAND Dollar Vehicle… You Get A Lot of Tech for the Money and The RDX is The Most Exciting Looking Model, I Believe. 😎
Only that customers wants Hybrids and PHEV and they've decided to be deaf on that. I'll buy the MDX next if they making it hybrid or PHEV. No one wants their GM ZDX EV.. Which they'll listen to customers truly🤦🏾♂️🚶🏾♂️
My wife has a 2024 RDX. It's a great vehicle that handles well, has enough power to have some fun, and the SH AWD is well executed. My only gripes are that rhe rear of the vehicle looks bland and I'm not a fan of the information screen interface and button shifter.
Honestly Acura do pretty while here in Illinois lots of Acura owners especially in the suburbs. I love mines I got mines straight from dealer no complaints 🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I owned a 2013 base TL. That car was bulletproof, no oil leaks, great seats and legroom, awesome cruiser and Daily driver, reliable AF. Now i drive a 2023 CLA AMG 35.
I just bought my 3rd Acura, a 2011 Acura MDX to replace my 2006 RL, which was wrecked, and I still have my 99 3.2TL, which needs a new engine. Yes, they have their issues and he has some good points, but I LOVE mine. I was actually in the market for a Lexus LS, but saw that SUV and fell in love...NO regrets.
In your opinion what are the best 2 row and 3 row SUVs with a sporty driving feeling, comfortable interior room and tech package? Like SQ5, Q7, Pilot, new 3 row Acadia AT4, CX-70, CX-90, Macan, etc…
Imma looking at a Acura rn but I’m afraid to buy it cause I got my BBL a few weeks ago and I’m not sure if it will cradle my yams properly. Any advice as to what I should do? Thank you
Back in 2003 i bought a brand-new TL based solely on reputation. It left me stranded with a blown transmission with just a few miles on the odometer. So after getting getting it fixed under warranty i traded it for a used Audi A6. That thing wasn't that reliable either, but it never left me stranded, and my commute was 80 miles/day at that time. It was also a lot more upscale in design and amenities. I looked at '23 TLX and even the gear shifter looked odd and flimsy.
It’s subjective in terms of styling. You forgot to mention the front timing cover leaks that can happen on the Toyota/Lexus V6. The whole engine has to be pulled to repair it properly.
It came down to gas mileage for me so I went with a Toyota Highlander hybrid and I’m so glad I did. I absolutely love my vehicle and it’s the first Toyota I’ve ever had. I will probably never go back through another dealer.
I agree! I just bought a used 2021 Highlander Hybrid AWD, limited edition with 30k miles. It replaced my Mazda 3 manual transmission sedan. I consistently get a 36.5-37 mpg (higher than the advertised mpg.) And I can fit myself, all of my grandchildren plus a couple more😂! All for about the same mpg I got with my little 5 seater sedan. And it's so smooth and quiet. I've always wanted a Lexus, but this is probably as close as to one I'll get, seeing that these cars can go past 300k with proper maintenance. I may never need to buy another car.
I have never been burned on a Honda/Acura product. Back in 2018 was hit by another driver. I was given $25K by my insurance for my 4 year old Accord that had 60K miles on it. I had only paid $31K new. I recently traded in a 2020 Acura RDX that I paid $45K for new, and I got $30K on trade in (40K miles). I have a couple of other examples also, and have never had any mechanical issues. I disagree with him on the MDX, I think it’s a good looking car. It just seems like he’s biased.
Torc converter is the problem I had with my Acura , I still love it u can’t beat Acura , that’s the only problem I had , great video thanks for sharing 😊
13:46 with the suspension in the front so high I’m very much willing to bet the engine has been pulled out. There was a recall on the V6 with the 9spd where people would end up getting a new engine because of a conrod issue not having the correct amount of clearance if I remember correctly
I’m starting to rethink my decision. I replaced my 2016 MDX Tech with 2019 MDX tech. I upgraded bc I didn’t like the hunting of the gears that 2016 has….. 2019 has been problems.. auto stop/start and Rodbearing replaced covered under warranty.. then when I changed my batt. The mitigation system is shot.. add gas check engine after I put gas in emissions 😡😡🙂↔️Noo bueno!! for Acura to check $119 quality issues….Thanks for Sharing 🙌🏾
I'm not a timing belt person. No need for it, it's an archaic design. All my cars had either timing gears or chains. Too force anyone to spend good money to change a timing belt that now days is hard to do in a compact area is insane. All about greed, to steal money from you, just because!.
you never mentioned prices. You keep saying cheap, but that's relative. I would have like to have heard some examples of how 'cheap' they are with a real price tag mentioned.
They are cheaper? I just had to get rid of my 2013 MDX, unfortunately it was experiencing engine problems and we'd gotten it fixed once before but the issue returned. We looked at newer used MDX's but they were all almost as expensive as a brand new one. Hubby ended up getting me a 2024 RAV4 for less than a used MDX :(
Acura’s philosophy has to do with reliability and stylistic. I doubt the technology narrative because the new mdx and Rex has most modern functionality.
Currently own a 2022 MDX A-Spec having 36000 miles with no issues. Bought it as a certified pre-owned at 30k miles a year ago and still going great without any issues. Just a regular service and that’s all!!
Timing is important in life!........................ & ........................... a CHAIN VS a Belt...................no contest Lexus = Less stress / Headache!
@kychristell1779 And a bonus of the: Chain tied to your wallet is LOSS of $ because of Plummeting re-Sale value Required to use Premium gas...where as in my LEXUS I use Regular gas ( No Turbo) naturally aspirated & elec to 49 miles per charge!
I think you missed how bad Honda/Acura have been with parts for after sale service. Specifically collision parts lots of acuras ait for a long time due to part availability issues. Acura corp and honda act like they don't care. If you have an accident in one of these consider the total repair time qill be longer on average than other luxury brands. Also acura is barely a luxury brand to me, look at a lexus interior vs Acura and its no competition lexus and so many other companies put money and effort into the interior.
@@ECPP I work in the collision side and I have had countless Honda and Acura cars sit forever over dumb but critical parts. The industry has improved greatly since covid but Honda and Acura still stock out. I wouldn't buy new or used for these issues alone. I think they are fine cars but service is key to a good ownership experience.
Owned two USED Acuras myself, no complains on either... the BMW 3 series on the other hand; headache after headache, that car has been in the shop more than on the road, BMWs never again!
owned a 2003 TL (bought new) drove it for 8 years and my son for another 5 years. put over 100k miles on it. my son tracked it years later by VIN and it was still driving around. fast forward my son bought a 2019 TLX (reminds him of the TL I gave him) and loves it (so do I). there is a major recall on it now but it hasn't given him any issues - just waiting for replacement parts. i have an RDX...module went in the first 6 months but replaced and no problems some years later. only thing I really dislike is the touch pad interface. otherwise love the vehicle and for a stock stereo...one of the best I have ever experienced. i think the video is a bit overly and unnecessarily critical but I appreciate the work and presentation. i would consider buying a Honda CRV Sport if they can change the vertical lights on the rear or Cadillac XT4 if they do the same. my buddy got a 2024 XT4 and the 33 inch screen is the best looking to date and so easy to use.
Yep when I get my money up. I'm getting a Lexus RX 350 F Sport ❤😊 . Thank you for this video because I was debating between Acura MDX and Lexus RX 350. Now I know!
Bought a used 2018 MDX and have put on 35000 miles with no problems until the last two recalls. One was for a crankshaft issue which meant I would have to leave my car at the dealership for up to a month. The dealership said we could get a loaner car but couldn't drive it out of Minnesota. We live in northern Iowa so would have to rent a car for a month. The other issue was for a fuel pump which they said could go out at any time. But they said all we would have to do was call the Acura help line and someone would come to help. Acura has terrible supply chain issues and we still don't have the recalls settled even though the recalls came out in the spring of 2024.
None of the new Acuras are below what they are actually worth, There's to high of a Mark up on new and used car. The Dealers are still trying to make up what income they loss during the US lockdown. Keep what you have, fix what you have! To lose 7/8k the moment you sign on the dotted line. The vehicle you just purchased is in the Red,.
I love mine. MDX. Seats 8. Had it forever. 140,000k miles with nothing but routine oil changes, air filters, etc. About to get another one (used, probably a low mileage 2020 - I don't drive a lot) because I've had it for 10 years. 🙂
@@ECPP Around here in NJ, very new, flashy and the color white, loaded Lux Models BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover SUV's are immediately targeted and stolen and headed for an African Safari after their long boat rides originating in Port Newark.
I scheduled a test drive for the 2025 MDX Type S. Hopefully, there aren't any issues because I was hoping to switch car manufacturers. I have been a long-time Toyota customer, and I am looking for something more fun with a luxurious interior.
Prices on used Acuras have a very noticeable decline. Yes, they are boring but many Lexus are boring as well. These Japanese cars are super reliable but they lack personality.
Please people, save yourself a lot of aggravation and stay away from Land Rover, Jaguar, and anything German, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, even VW.... Look around, when was the last time you say one of those mentioned cars on the road, that are more than 5 years old... 10 years old? Its impossible to find a BMW or Mercedes that is 7 years old... on the road and driving under its own power. Want to turn $100,000 into $5,000.. Buy a BMW or Mercedes and wait 4 years. NEVER own one of these cars outside of a FULL FACTORY WARRANTY... NEVER, and have a Honda to drive when the Beamer is in the shop... AGAIN.
Since 2001 I have owned 3 MDX's, including my current 2020. I have also owned a TL and RDX. After 100's 0f thousand miles, I have had one non-maintainence item go bad, an aircon compresser, and that's it. True, you have to change timimg belts at 100k but, its a small price for a great car, IMHO.
I've owned Toyota, Lexus, Acura 3 times, Nissan x2, and Mercedes. The Acura is easily on par with Lexus as far as interior quality and driving experience. I've never had an Acura, Toyota, or Lexus need anything besides regular maintenance.
Long time Honda lover here. I bought nothing but Hondas and Acura. In recent years, Honda started making cars from plants in the States. I started seeing problems and issues that i had never seen before from Honda and Acura. My 2014 Acura was a vehicle with so many issues from day 1. People buy Lexus or Toyota. Don't be me.
Life's to short to drive boring cars! PORSCHE, I LOVE mine! As expected, it's been bullet proof! And it's far far from boring. Sure it's a little flashy but it matches my personality well!! Keep up with the fantastic content Mark! Love watching your videos!!
@Mr.BlackSanta I feel sorry for you!! Now your hooked. You will never be able to drive a boring car ever again!! Lolol drive that Baby like ya Stole it!!! When I take mine on curvy roads if I'm not pushing her she laughs at me and taunts me. she says COME on let's go stop driving like a little girl LETS GOOO COME ON!! lol lol I really feel like this. She devours the road and corners like a fat kid gobbles up a box of chocolate chip cookies!!
I bought an Acura 2014 and I love it. Drives really nice, doesn’t require much maintenance, drives like a beast on the highway and so very sturdy and that’s 10 years on the road. Most importantly, you get a lot of luxury features for much less.
Nothing like the "excitement" of a BMW repair bill. I'll take the MDX.
Haha fair
Acura legend wad Honda signature luxury.
What repair bill? I had an acura branded car for 15 years (2 TLs and and 1 MDX). Zero repairs.
@@fightingmink he's talking about the BMW car, not the acura
agreed...I used to have a high end German SUV...thing spent more time in the garage than on the road. Bought a MDX 8 years ago and never looked back. Ill be replacing it with another MDX.
Maybe its just me but i think the acuras he showed looked better than most of the other brands he showed
Thanks
Yeah just hate the taillights though
Yep when he said the styling is boring I shocked 😮 my head lol
That Accura look good but it priced up there with Mercedes prices without the name.
Acura styling is exciting yet subtle at the same time. Most of us who grew up with the brand are more than satisfied with Acuras new approach. Some say they are late to the party but I say they are just cautious not to jump into things early. How long have EVs and Hybrids been around? Long enough to think they would be perfected now...but yet here we are in 2024 and still having range issues. And the best EVs are not even available in the US because of our ongoing trade wars with China. Is this about the environment or money, I often wonder!
I don’t know where you’re living but where I am Acura’s prices especially in the used car market are still holding their value I.e. they’re still expensive.
There are certainly different market demands
Yes they hold their value with a vice like death grip. The good new is they do lease well because of this. My dealership leases them for $570mo $4500 down. This is a 70k SUV.
@@ECPPdo you know out of the MDX and RDX which is looking more reliable in the long run?
Simple is old school and easy to work on, they have muscle and are made solid! I'm sticking to old school because it's affordable and cheap and easy to do repairs, you don't have to worry about the 20; different sensors that cost an arm and leg and good luck trying to change it on your own, and mechanic cost alone is not in my budget!
Acura prices in Canada around Toronto, are cheaaaaap! A 2018 RDX with under 50,000km goes for $28-$32k CAD that’s like $20k USD.
I bought a 2018 MDX 7 years ago and it still drives like it's new and beautiful on the highway.
Did you have to get service for the mass recalls they put out?
It better, 7 years is childs play
my 2014 MDX still drives like new. I bought it 11 years ago.
@@liwensi1218got a 2009! Even this one’s been great. Gas, oil, and diff/ trans service at 100k. Great car
Acura talks about technology but their strength is engineering and never making anything overly complicated. I can take my MDX to Firestone for oil changes and basic services. My BMW X7 is Dealer only and if it throws a code my $450 service will turn into an $800 one.
Not to mention my Type S has ride adjustable suspension, torque vectoring AWD, etc for less than these options from zee germans.
Exactlyyyy! I can bring my Acura to the Honda dealer and pay “normal dealership prices”
While I can appreciate nice cars, I’m not a car nerd, respectfully. Even if I had the money, I can’t wrap my head around dropping $500 + for routine service.
@Times397 then just lease. Everything is free for the 2 years. All you need to do is to make an appointment!!!
As a long term Acura customer, I think you’re missing the point. I currently own a 2023 Acura TLX Types S and a 2024 Acura MDX Type S . The reason I went with the Acura is the balance of performance and long term reliability. I have owned as a S4 , Porsches as well. Tough to beat and for the price a good value. Also keep in mind , Acura backs their warranties unlike a lot other competitors like Audi or BMW. If this just about leasing a vehicle the German cars are provide more adrenaline, but owning them is a different story.
They are wonderful vehicles and a little underrated
@@MikeForsytheincorrect
I think you are missing the point Acura is number 1 saler in the USA people put a lot of miles on a Acura this may drive down the price some of you though are not rite when it come about Acura and Honda.
How do u compare an Acura to a Lexus??
Your comment makes a grand deal of sense.
I don't agree with you that used Acura is cheap. The resale value of Acura/Honda, Lexus/Toyota are among the highest. Where does your data come from?
Methinks he is comparing it to Lexus, Toyota and Honda. Those three hold value better.
Toyota paid him for this, I’m sure.
You can’t best a Honda or Toyota product imo.
We own a Tundra, Corolla, Hylander, and an RDX.
We put gas in them, change the oil,replace tires and brakes. That’s it!
No regrets here.
I think the Acura brand is sophisticated. Looks upscale with good light designs and great paint colors.
Indeed, some nice vehicles for sure
I like Acura being more exclusive only to North America.
@@geocam007they are all made in ohio. It’s a usa and canadian brand. Not sold in Japan
I own 2 Acuras, very reliable low maintenance costs, a smooth ride very quiet. No complaints here.! I guess it just personal choice?
Thinking about trading my Jeep for an RDX….will that choice be the smartest?
@@DippedInInkwe own an RDX SH AWD. Great car!
@@scarcheer7211 thank u
I bought my 2022 MDX Tech in June 2021. It now has 22,000 miles and there have been no issues, no repairs, minimal maintenance. As you know, there was a major change to this vehicle starting with the 2022 model. After driving all the competitively priced SUVs with enough room for easily storing a wheel chair, the MDX was the most comfortable (I am 6’2’ and 220 lbs) for me and my wife, who likes to wear her hair in a pony tail and all the competition,s headrests interfered with her hair,
Pushing her head forward. The car is very responsive and accelerates quickly with no lag, handles very well (especially when enjoying a great road) for a 3 row SUV, is quiet and all the electronic gizmos work well. Lane centering and radar cruise control make driving effortless, especially in heavy stop and go traffic. The sound system is also magnificent when set properly. My previous cars were Audi A 6 Avants, each kept for 200,000 miles with few repairs and minimal maintenance and the MDX does not feel like a step down in any category. I prefer it to the Audi Q7 for many reasons. I suggest you drive a New MDX and see if your issues are present in the current models. It could be that as a former race driver my driving and maintenance schedule differ from your experiences. I do agree that the infotainment is awkward but for those of us with shoulder problems it eliminates the long reach to some touch screens. Each to his own, but I can’t really trust your reviews any more.
Sounds like a decent overall reault
Had a 2022 MDX from new. Hubby bought me an RS5 Convertible, so I parked MDX outside on a slight hill nose up. After 3 months, totally full of water, I found out panoramic roof leaks. At first, I thought it was from opening trunk in rain but too much water, then lifted spare tire area and found inches. Went to google and found a class action lawsuit in Canada for RDX, the same design flaw. It's not fixed. Traded it, 2024 Mazda CX-5 Turbo. Regular sunroof, not panoramic. Do a google search on panoramic roof leaks. BMW, Porsche, Toyota, Lexus, etc.
I own a 2019 RDX , I've had it over five years, and it's never been in the shop for repairs , it's tough to beat Hondas reliability
So true! The newer model MDXs are very reliable and comfortable!
When I'm buying I always consider the repair bills. What I'll do is call a dealership and ask estimated bill for oil change, brakes, ball joint ect.
Why? The dealership will always be at least double what a regular mechanic charges
@@domini384 Because to keep warranty in force, you are required to do service in dealership. Only after the warranty period expires, people will then leave dealership for repairment.
What I love about Acura amongst other things is the fact that when you get the Platinum Elite trim you have all the features at a relatively good price. Other primum brands seem be more a la cart and to have all the features the price quickly jumps up.
If you spec a new Acura the price balloons with options. The platinum elite trims you mention are no longer a pillar of value. The brand is not the same I can tell you own a car several years old at least
I used to have a '20 ilx tech a-spec (lease) and while it had an older interior, at least it had the good touch screen infotainment and a decent amount of options with decent performance for not much more cost than a civic si. After giving back my car when the term was up, the integra just came out. When the dealer told me a base integra is more money than my loaded ilx, it was time to find a new brand. Then theres the rdx that everyone says is "good value". How is $1000/month for platinum elite a good value? That ilx i had was $450/month and literally had better performance 🤦♂️.
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That Acura looks way better than that Mercedes. Your smoked out bro
That Acura grill sucks.
Naw. Very boring for me. Honda looks much better
Acura looks better than Mercedes? 😂
@@Mr.BlackSanta A couple of years back no, now definitely
@@pobster88j94so does ur mom lol
Glad I saw this. I was looking at a Civic/Accord/Corolla/Camry for my son and didn't realize a lot of these Acuras are right in line of my price range as well.
I hope that helps you I. Your search. Thanks
I am coming to the same conclusion in the search for a family member's first car.
Bought a 2020 Acura ILX about 2 years ago and love it! 2.4L 4 cyl engine mated to a Dual clutch 8 speed automatic (201hp from the factory) retuned to about 240hp. Very fun car and gets over 30mpg combined and over 35mpg on the freeway.
Excellent car and those engines are some of Hondas and Acuras stable
What bolt on mods do you have? It's almost impossible to gain 40HP on that middling n/a engine w/ 200 stock. Those are the gains you'd see on a turbocharged engine. Somebody fed you snake oil lol- unless you have significant engine mods and are tuned for 93 octane you do not have 240hp whatsoever.
Main issue with the ILX is the junk interior (it's literally from 2013 and every review laments how dated and cheap it is) and small interior space for the segment. It never gets an above average mark from the automotive writing scene- it's too damn old! Makes no sense lol(they sell almost 0 of them today, Acuras worst selling vehicle despite being the cheapest!)
@@roboticvenom1935they sell zero cause they don't make them anymore lmao and these still sell for MSRP used so...
@marksilvia6739 what tune do you have on it?
it’s a civic
Yea he lost me. I have a Acura tlx aspec and I be breaking necks when I pass by people. People always ask me what kinda car is that. He just don’t like acuras
When it comes to automotive specs, I like this guy's word per minute ratio. You always get your money's worth.
Back in 90’s Acura legend up there
Cheers
Yes they were I owned one. It was a really great car and company back then. Not so much now.
Not everyone wants something loud. I want the quiet styling. I want the focus of quality instead of branding and imagery. I want the bang for the buck. If less people know about it and it leads to a lower price, so be it.
I worked for Lexus for over 24 years. Awesome company to work for can’t say anything wrong about Lexus.
Just can't stand the front grill design. So obnoxious, and it's across the entire lexus brand... That's just personal tho, I can't deny they are great vehicles.
This video is about Acura.
@@toddwerther188 I agree but I got used to my 2022 RX 350 grill. I said well if that is the only thing wrong with the car I can live with it, since I have a 2019 A Spec and it was a disaster. Never again.
I see more Acura's on the roads than most other vehicles. I own one myself and would gladly buy another in a heartbeat. I've owed about 3 so far. They have fantastic safety features and they don't overdue anything in terms of style and performance. It's a fun car to drive. The best way to describe them is that they're a practical luxury car for everyday use.
MDX is the best selling luxury 7 seater of all time, the dude was huffing gas fumes.
Where I live, there's a lot of Acuras and Hondas, but not near as many as Lexus and Toyotas. Every other car seems to be a Lexus or higher trim level Toyota.
I've had Jeep, Volkswagen, Nissan and two Acuras. By far the Acuras have been the most reliable and fun to drive. I know brands like BMW, Land Rover and Mercedes are faster and or more luxurious but aren't very reliable especially Land Rover. Here's the thing while everyone is busy looking at the Mercedes and BMWs I get a good deal on an Acura with the reliability of Honda ;)
I bought mine right before the car market skyrocketed and all the prices were super low during covid so I got a good deal.
God damn, Jeep VW AND Nissan? Get yoself something reliable lawdd. Stick with Acura
I seriously doubt many people would shop an Acura against a Mercedes or a BMW; those who seek Acuras do so mainly for Honda's reliability. Granted, it's not what it used to be based on recent surveys, but it's still better than the Germans. If I was in the market for an Acura, I would shop it against a Lexus, or maybe certain Hondas, Toyotas or Mazdas, but never a German brand (even less so a Volvo or a Range Rover!) In fact, I'd sooner consider a Genesis/Hyundai/Kia before any European brand.
Facts. Honda and Acura for life Durability for life.
Actually I was shopping for MB and BMW but since I was broke/ short of $10k to $20k I opted for MDX.
Glad you like Genesis/Hyundai/KIA.
They are great,... for barbecuing your house.
Hope your local fire department is on speed dial.
. You bought a MDX after you claimed that you're broke? Interesting!
I chose my Acura over a bmw and Lexus but I was tempted to get the bmw
Nissan and Infiniti ruined their brand with CVTs. Innovation almost cost them the house. Honda has engineering mistakes as well. This is why I drive Toyota/Lexus.
Subaru went to CVT too, waiting to see if the love is gone 😂
Absolutely spot on! Jatco transmissions are poorly engineered and rarely make it past 75K
To bad toyota is not 100% toyota they use mazda , bmw , yamaha end subaru to complete there cars not good to me
Honda and Acura are more innovative than Toyota looks like your going on one platform Toyota doesn’t even make there drive trains they buy from Mazda,Yamaha,Subaru and BMW looks like you not informing to precisely😂
Toyota sticks to one formula and if it has kinks in it they work it out. They may get parts from other manufacturers however if they did not perform to their expectations they wouldn’t keep using them. The big three continually change and don’t perfect anything except below par mediocrity. Honda had me until they strayed from their formula. Acuras are overpriced and I am guessing overpriced to service. I will stick with Toyota because of their persistence to not stray from formula.
He is so wrong on so many levels.
Care to be specific? Apparently there's a bunch of mind readers leaving thumbs up 👍
@@ScottDreyfus "Mind readers?" I have 2 RDXs...
@@lonniebeal6032what years? Mileage and reliability please
@@lonniebeal6032 I replied to "he is wrong on so many levels ". Asking for specifics. WTF does that have to do with you owning two rdxs? Just curious how you took the convo that direction? Good for you I guess it's a great car usually.
@@ScottDreyfushe’s wrong because Acura still remains to be very reliable; the reason you can find them so cheap is because many don’t really consider Acura when purchasing luxury.
For the new price of a MDX you can get BMW or Mercedes SUVs which are well known brands.
Typically Acuras are forgotten, is what this guy is trying to say in his video. Despite the RDX being one of the top selling SUVs in past 10 years!
its not just the styling that hurts them, its also the timing belts that hurt them overall. Most do not want to deal with the timing belt changing and the cost that comes with it.
Changed my timing belt this weekend on my MDX. Pretty easy DIY
Acura and Honda is a good brand you can push them for long driving Acura MDX is the number in sales suv. They have high quality.
As an Acura owner, you bring up very good points. And 100% agree with you on the panel gaps and the lack of port injection. I still like the overall design language, but they definitely need to do more. Just look how far Genesis has progressed.
Port injection is old technology. Direct fuel injection is what everyone is going to. If you look at the top 5 car manufacturers over 60% of their cars are direct injection. Especially the new turbo cars
@@LexPenayour comment is lost on someone who thinks a luxury Hyundai is a good car. 😂
@@melissasmess2773 he's not the only one...Until Genesis' debut in the U.S. in 2016, Acura's sales were 23 times higher than Genesis. However, this gap decreased to 8.4 times in 2020 and further to 2.1 times this year. They surpassed infiniti.
Genesis it's garbage bro that's why they give you more features come on man smh I've been having hondas and acuras since 97 I would never touch a hyundai my cousin did make fun of my used accord 13' cuz he got a santa fe 2015 new. We work for uber my car has 189k miles I take care of it, his car 😂😂 115k and his transmission it's gone and interior deteriorating faster than mine my interior looks better. I want to get a mdx type s 2022 next year
@ddollarz567 wtf genesis is garbage bc your cousin got a Sante fe 2015????? Do you have a mullet and denim jacket listening to acdc for the last 40 years???
Toyota just did the out of your comfort zone thing and ended up with a bunch of recalls for their turbo charges. I just bought a 2014 Acura RDX for $19,000 with 50,000 miles on it. I bought it because it didn’t have all the glitzy upgrades that are going to cause it to be less reliable. People can buy BMW or Land Rover and deal with expensive repair bills. I want reliability.
sounds a bit expensive, is that in Canada? I think my USA prices are lower than that on a '14 RDX
nice 👍
My experience is the Acuras hold their resale value way more than other brands...a 10 year old TLX can still bring in 50% of its new price.
just checked KBB, the Acura MDX: "Buyers will also be pleased to know that historically, the MDX has some of the strongest resale values in its class" that's a direct quote I suspect that Acura does better in that regard than all the German and American brands.
Absolutely. Higher resale than German cars without a doubt
It’s probably true, they’re cheaper used but they’re also far cheaper new. They’re not charging BMW prices because they know they’re just dressed up Hondas
It’s amazing how automatic transmissions have been around for decades but many people do not know how to take care of said auto tranny by simply using the e-brake when they park. About to hit 400,000 miles on the original tranny of my 06 TL by simply doing this along a/ fluid changes. People say manuals are more reliable than autos but seeing my vehicle at 400k and how clutches generally go out by 200k made me reevaluate this belief as I gotta say auto can be just as reliable as manual if one regularly uses their e-brake w/ fluid changes.
I totally agree bro I tought my friends and family to use the e break because it helps with the longevity of yur auto transmission I can’t stand when I see people park their cars and it rolls a little 😂 am like watch that idiot putting strain on their transmission.
Excellent video as always.
The irony of the Automotive Industry is that the most styled cars like Range Rover, Mercedes, Lincoln Aviator, BMW, KIA and Hyundai turns out not to be the most reliable while the conservatively styled cars like Acura, Honda, Toyota and Lexus are the most reliable. I will go with conservative and drive in peace instead of sharp styling and spend time at the dealer’s office for repairs.
Besides, I’m unsure of your definition of “cheap” but I just checked Autotrader and the top of the line Acura MDX is anything but cheap. It’s priced like the new and used Lexus RX 350.
I have a 2010 MDX, a couple of camshafts @265K, an alternator and other stuff but nothing crazy with 289K miles, doesn't burn oil and sets on 80-90 for hours. 18+mpg at 80, not too bad.
The MDX is larger than the rx350 silly and newer
@@roboticvenom1935 “silly” I will assume that is a typo because it doesn’t fit the sentence 🏳️
@@robertjackson7590not bad, doubt one can say the same about a 2010 Mercedes, BMW or Range Rover.
Please stop slapping the camera for a transition. Not exactly a nice gesture.
Acura's resale value are higher than a lot of other brands. I agree with you the panel gaps and some of their transmissions. I have a 2018 MDX with the infamous 9 speed and overall I don't like it at all but the tech told me he hasn't seen any major issues with them so I will see once I hit 100k soon how everything still feels and drives. I also hear a rattling on the driver's side door too and I wonder where that could be coming from. Based on my experience, I'd say Lexus is better for sure but not by a landslide.
Wow this is great information, he’s right I just looked up the prices for the RDX and they’re really cheap compared to competitors. It definitely wasn’t like this 10 years ago, but they have definitely fallen behind their competition in terms of performance, comfort, interior tech, and gas mileage.
I didnt buy civic touring manual because of 1.5 engine problems. Are there any issues with type s or type r 2.0 engine
I own a 2012 Acura TSX wagon with the K24z3 motor......one of Honda's best 4 cylinder engines ever, IMHO. Build quality of this Honda is excellent, and with 85K on the clock, it is a silky smooth daily driver. My first Honda was a 1983 Prelude, which was fun and solid. It's hard to make a broad brush assertion about Acuras and Hondas because so much depends on how they were driven and maintained.
Exactly
Well, have the cars Audi Volvo Mercedes you have to agree that the last years they’ve been made cheaper more mechanical problems with them and that’s going right back to the best cars out. There are Hondas in Toyotas if you want reliability
two to three years ago Acura was waaay off.
Their new MDX,TLX, and Integra look really good.
They are getting a little nicer
The Integra is one of the few dependable luxury cars you can get with a manual.
Cheers
Because it's a Civic
Interesting take man. I live on the South Shore of Boston in an zone that encompasses a 1,500 square mile area that has NO Acura dealerships, from Quincy to Taunton to the tip of Cape Cod. It's a very developed and fairly wealthy area. My town of Hanover has plenty dealerships: Toyota, Subaru, Range Rover, Mercedes, GMC/Buick, Ford, Honda. One to two towns away in either direction you'll find Lexus, BMW/Mini, Volvo, Acura/Porsche, Lamborghini/Aston/other exotics, Jeep/Ram/Dodge, Chevrolet and plenty of used resellers with premium brands. Acura? Crickets! I'd have to drive almost an hour to get to one. It's been the reason Acura has been off our family's shopping list for the nearly 3 decades we've lived here. I've never understood that.
All of the the latest generation Acuras look very attractive especially in front-end they have the best looking headlights right now the TLX type s is one of the best looking sedans right now
.......................... IMO UGLY Grill Badge extending from top to bottom of grill..........Always has been School Teacher uglY!
I purchased a new 2008 Honda Civic and drove it for 12 years. I only had one repair. The starter went out at 100,000 miles at 8 years of age. In 2020, I purchased a 2017 Acura RDX Base Model with a V-6 engine that came off a lease. It was considered a certified pre-owned vehicle with 32,000 miles at 3 yrs of age. I paid $26,000 for it.
4 yrs and 8 months later
The vehicle has 60,700 total miles. I have only had one small problem with the 2017 Acura RDX that my warranty covered. A small computer chip that helped the car shift gears failed. The Dealership in Ohio overnight the part and had the car up and running in about 18 hours. They also provided me with a free loaner car that I didn't have to ask for. I'm very pleased and satisfied with my Acura. I prefer to drive Honda / Acura vehicles because they are reliable and dependable. I use synthetic oil, and my OLF are done every 5 months or 5,000 miles. I just had the brake fulid drained and replaced along with the transmission service.
If you stay on top of the maintenance, the car will last you longer.
Never understood people who want hybrid on a large luxury car. How much are you going to save on gas? And how much are you going to spend on price premium and repairs and all that time in repairs? Reported hybrid MPG 45-50 mpg in total BS when you drive on a highway, no gas savings whatsoever on a highway.
You don't save one penny even on the small hybrid waste the time😊
Luxury buyers now surprisingly are more economy conscious
A hybrid car with the same model is usually 10k more expensive than the gas version. But you are not going to save 10k on gas until 40,000km of driving mileage. Plus for gas models you only need to do oil change, while for hybrid you need to do both oil and battery. And don’t forget the battery is going to increase your insurance cost
@@manofsesame3024Hybrids catch on fire more than BEVs and gasoline only vehicles. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 FJB 🖕🖕🖕🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳
Hybrid Avalon was only $1000 more than the regular Avalon across the line.
Bro hit the nail on the head. Acuras look like they were designed by Buick. However, I do like the RDX but I have a Lexus Hybrid and I wouldn't buy anything else if it wasn't a hybrid. Honda/Acura is letting Toyota/Lexus eat their hybrid lunch
I saw a 2023 Buick Avenir yesterday I almost thought it was an Acura but for the line that runs across the grill. They may have similar design, but Acura is more reliable than Buick.
They're also not as cheap as he's saying lol. I put within a 75mile range and lowest used 2023 Acura is $47,600. US dollars not Canadian 😆
@@alb0zfinestexactly. Perhaps ECPP has a definition of “cheap” in the video.
My TLX Type-S looks nothing like a Buick lol
@@marco30599 Bro, look at the label 🏷️ hidden in the glove compartment; Designed by Buick for Acura. Naw, if outfitted right, the TLX is 🔥 👍🏿
Yup, Absolutely OnPoint 💯 ! Accura Is A Solid, Reliable & Dependable Luxury Model Of Honda. For Some Reason, Lots Of People Jump Over To The Lexus In The Luxury Category. Good Review, Mark ! 😎👌💯
Well said!
......................................... and that REASON IS: JD Power...Has LEXUS as the MOST RELIABLE vehicle 2 years running/ in a row recent!!! My position is: always get the VERY best Platform and build oyt from there...i.e. ADD Carbon Fiber add exhaust add interior BLING...However Do-Not LEASE and do-Not get cedes beemer jag even porsche unless LOW milleage / track record w/ papers!
Acura's are having a massive recall due to engine problems. We have an MDX and got a notice from the dealer. Seems as though the system the cuts down the number of cylinders is causing strain on the connecting rods and can lead to a catastrophic failure? We have has ours for five years with absolutely NO problems. If someone knows more about this please post!
I'd pick an Acura any day of the week (depending on the model) Over an infinity, Volvo, r especially a Range Rover.. But I guess I'd rather drive, than Walk around with my nose in the air and my vehicle in the shop - In my case jack stands.. I work on my own stuff..
You knocked That outta the Park… I’m Now The Proud New owner of A 2022 A-SPEC ACURA RDX… For 35 THOUSAND, Yet it Feels Like A 60 THOUSAND Dollar Vehicle… You Get A Lot of Tech for the Money and The RDX is The Most Exciting Looking Model, I Believe. 😎
Acura knows its customers. Practicaltiy weighs more than flashy.
I would agree there is a customer base indeed
Thank you. So many casuals on here commenting on things buyers are not demanding any longer. Some of them have obviously never driven an Acura
Only that customers wants Hybrids and PHEV and they've decided to be deaf on that. I'll buy the MDX next if they making it hybrid or PHEV. No one wants their GM ZDX EV.. Which they'll listen to customers truly🤦🏾♂️🚶🏾♂️
Most people do not care for that at all....
My wife has a 2024 RDX. It's a great vehicle that handles well, has enough power to have some fun, and the SH AWD is well executed. My only gripes are that rhe rear of the vehicle looks bland and I'm not a fan of the information screen interface and button shifter.
wife just bought a 2025 rdx with max trim and it's very zippy!
@@ferndawg1111 That turbo 4 has some get up and go... I was definitely surprised.
Honestly Acura do pretty while here in Illinois lots of Acura owners especially in the suburbs. I love mines I got mines straight from dealer no complaints 🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You must be black writing "mines" rather than mine
I owned a 2013 base TL. That car was bulletproof, no oil leaks, great seats and legroom, awesome cruiser and Daily driver, reliable AF. Now i drive a 2023 CLA AMG 35.
The "Shhhh, it's an AWD" line never gets old. Mark, it gets better every time!
I just bought my 3rd Acura, a 2011 Acura MDX to replace my 2006 RL, which was wrecked, and I still have my 99 3.2TL, which needs a new engine. Yes, they have their issues and he has some good points, but I LOVE mine. I was actually in the market for a Lexus LS, but saw that SUV and fell in love...NO regrets.
This guy said 😂 Mercedes & bmw known for their reliability 🤡
In your opinion what are the best 2 row and 3 row SUVs with a sporty driving feeling, comfortable interior room and tech package?
Like SQ5, Q7, Pilot, new 3 row Acadia AT4, CX-70, CX-90, Macan, etc…
Imma looking at a Acura rn but I’m afraid to buy it cause I got my BBL a few weeks ago and I’m not sure if it will cradle my yams properly. Any advice as to what I should do? Thank you
According to Car and Driver magazine, Acura’s a great for BBLs.
Back in 2003 i bought a brand-new TL based solely on reputation. It left me stranded with a blown transmission with just a few miles on the odometer. So after getting getting it fixed under warranty i traded it for a used Audi A6. That thing wasn't that reliable either, but it never left me stranded, and my commute was 80 miles/day at that time. It was also a lot more upscale in design and amenities. I looked at '23 TLX and even the gear shifter looked odd and flimsy.
U might have just got a lemon. It can happen to any car... Nothing is 100%
My favorite phone. Old black rotary type. Guess what I think about newer cars.
It’s subjective in terms of styling. You forgot to mention the front timing cover leaks that can happen on the Toyota/Lexus V6.
The whole engine has to be pulled to repair it properly.
True and plug and O2 sensors are a PITA
It came down to gas mileage for me so I went with a Toyota Highlander hybrid and I’m so glad I did. I absolutely love my vehicle and it’s the first Toyota I’ve ever had. I will probably never go back through another dealer.
Thanks for sharing!
I agree! I just bought a used 2021 Highlander Hybrid AWD, limited edition with 30k miles. It replaced my Mazda 3 manual transmission sedan. I consistently get a 36.5-37 mpg (higher than the advertised mpg.) And I can fit myself, all of my grandchildren plus a couple more😂! All for about the same mpg I got with my little 5 seater sedan. And it's so smooth and quiet. I've always wanted a Lexus, but this is probably as close as to one I'll get, seeing that these cars can go past 300k with proper maintenance. I may never need to buy another car.
I have never been burned on a Honda/Acura product. Back in 2018 was hit by another driver. I was given $25K by my insurance for my 4 year old Accord that had 60K miles on it. I had only paid $31K new. I recently traded in a 2020 Acura RDX that I paid $45K for new, and I got $30K on trade in (40K miles). I have a couple of other examples also, and have never had any mechanical issues. I disagree with him on the MDX, I think it’s a good looking car. It just seems like he’s biased.
Torc converter is the problem I had with my Acura , I still love it u can’t beat Acura , that’s the only problem I had , great video thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend
Torque FFS
13:46 with the suspension in the front so high I’m very much willing to bet the engine has been pulled out. There was a recall on the V6 with the 9spd where people would end up getting a new engine because of a conrod issue not having the correct amount of clearance if I remember correctly
I’m starting to rethink my decision. I replaced my 2016 MDX Tech with 2019 MDX tech. I upgraded bc I didn’t like the hunting of the gears that 2016 has….. 2019 has been problems.. auto stop/start and Rodbearing replaced covered under warranty.. then when I changed my batt. The mitigation system is shot.. add gas check engine after I put gas in emissions 😡😡🙂↔️Noo bueno!! for Acura to check $119 quality issues….Thanks for Sharing 🙌🏾
I'm not a timing belt person. No need for it, it's an archaic design. All my cars had either timing gears or chains. Too force anyone to spend good money to change a timing belt that now days is hard to do in a compact area is insane. All about greed, to steal money from you, just because!.
you never mentioned prices. You keep saying cheap, but that's relative. I would have like to have heard some examples of how 'cheap' they are with a real price tag mentioned.
Noted!
They are cheaper? I just had to get rid of my 2013 MDX, unfortunately it was experiencing engine problems and we'd gotten it fixed once before but the issue returned. We looked at newer used MDX's but they were all almost as expensive as a brand new one. Hubby ended up getting me a 2024 RAV4 for less than a used MDX :(
Acura’s philosophy has to do with reliability and stylistic. I doubt the technology narrative because the new mdx and Rex has most modern functionality.
First time subscribers 2020 Rav or 2020 Crv which would pick and why .
Cheers
Between Rav 4 or the Crv 2020 which is best
Acuras are not cheap, the old high mileage ones still command a high price
Currently own a 2022 MDX A-Spec having 36000 miles with no issues. Bought it as a certified pre-owned at 30k miles a year ago and still going great without any issues. Just a regular service and that’s all!!
Those are great SUVs to own. Overall a solid drive, even with a few anamolies
Timing is important in life!........................ & ........................... a CHAIN VS a Belt...................no contest Lexus = Less stress / Headache!
@kychristell1779 And a bonus of the: Chain tied to your wallet is LOSS of $ because of Plummeting re-Sale value Required to use Premium gas...where as in my LEXUS I use Regular gas ( No Turbo) naturally aspirated & elec to 49 miles per charge!
How many Acuras are on your lot?
I think you missed how bad Honda/Acura have been with parts for after sale service. Specifically collision parts lots of acuras ait for a long time due to part availability issues. Acura corp and honda act like they don't care. If you have an accident in one of these consider the total repair time qill be longer on average than other luxury brands.
Also acura is barely a luxury brand to me, look at a lexus interior vs Acura and its no competition lexus and so many other companies put money and effort into the interior.
We have gotten ripped off by a local Honda dealer too so it leaves a sour taste sometimes
@@ECPP I work in the collision side and I have had countless Honda and Acura cars sit forever over dumb but critical parts. The industry has improved greatly since covid but Honda and Acura still stock out. I wouldn't buy new or used for these issues alone. I think they are fine cars but service is key to a good ownership experience.
Owned two USED Acuras myself, no complains on either... the BMW 3 series on the other hand; headache after headache, that car has been in the shop more than on the road, BMWs never again!
in my area you CANNOT get ANY acura for a good deal. Every single one is over 200k miles if it's below 10k, and over 10k it's 60k miles
Wow that’s notngood
@@ECPPThat's normal.
I’ll see you. A TLX S TYPE with 10000 miles on it
owned a 2003 TL (bought new) drove it for 8 years and my son for another 5 years. put over 100k miles on it. my son tracked it years later by VIN and it was still driving around. fast forward my son bought a 2019 TLX (reminds him of the TL I gave him) and loves it (so do I). there is a major recall on it now but it hasn't given him any issues - just waiting for replacement parts. i have an RDX...module went in the first 6 months but replaced and no problems some years later. only thing I really dislike is the touch pad interface. otherwise love the vehicle and for a stock stereo...one of the best I have ever experienced.
i think the video is a bit overly and unnecessarily critical but I appreciate the work and presentation. i would consider buying a Honda CRV Sport if they can change the vertical lights on the rear or Cadillac XT4 if they do the same. my buddy got a 2024 XT4 and the 33 inch screen is the best looking to date and so easy to use.
Yep when I get my money up. I'm getting a Lexus RX 350 F Sport ❤😊 . Thank you for this video because I was debating between Acura MDX and Lexus RX 350. Now I know!
I am legit in the same confusion. I would really appreciate if you can elaborate what all factors made choose one over other . Thank you.
Bdw I am buying new one . Major let down with Lexus is the 4 cylinder for me
Acura all the way .if your young acura if your over 50 go with lexus
@@kustomchevy27 I am 26 hahaha
Bought a used 2018 MDX and have put on 35000 miles with no problems until the last two recalls. One was for a crankshaft issue which meant I would have to leave my car at the dealership for up to a month. The dealership said we could get a loaner car but couldn't drive it out of Minnesota. We live in northern Iowa so would have to rent a car for a month. The other issue was for a fuel pump which they said could go out at any time. But they said all we would have to do was call the Acura help line and someone would come to help. Acura has terrible supply chain issues and we still don't have the recalls settled even though the recalls came out in the spring of 2024.
None of the new Acuras are below what they are actually worth, There's to high of a Mark up on new and used car.
The Dealers are still trying to make up what income they loss during the US lockdown.
Keep what you have, fix what you have!
To lose 7/8k the moment you sign on the dotted line. The vehicle you just purchased is in the Red,.
I love mine. MDX. Seats 8. Had it forever. 140,000k miles with nothing but routine oil changes, air filters, etc. About to get another one (used, probably a low mileage 2020 - I don't drive a lot) because I've had it for 10 years. 🙂
Right on!
Yo whenever this man smacks the camera and glass breaks I felt like I’ve been hit by the bitter truth lol 0:38
Had you listened the ford Lincoln aviator?
Lol
Perfect Undercover Car. If That Acura was a Color, it would be Beige. If it was flavor, it would be Vanilla. Perfect for me.
And that is great for many
@@ECPP Around here in NJ, very new, flashy and the color white, loaded Lux Models BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover SUV's are immediately targeted and stolen and headed for an African Safari after their long boat rides originating in Port Newark.
I was curious on this , I’m looking at used Hondas/Acuras and the accords are more than the Acura TLX’s
Acuras aren't ugly 😅
I scheduled a test drive for the 2025 MDX Type S. Hopefully, there aren't any issues because I was hoping to switch car manufacturers. I have been a long-time Toyota customer, and I am looking for something more fun with a luxurious interior.
That’s a great vehicle
Prices on used Acuras have a very noticeable decline. Yes, they are boring but many Lexus are boring as well. These Japanese cars are super reliable but they lack personality.
I guess it depends on the person. I like that it’s boring (or classic) because it doesn’t look as dated down the road.
Have a 2022 RDX Advance. Great ride. Very happy with it. No problems. One reason I purchased it because of reliability.
Good choice!
Please people, save yourself a lot of aggravation and stay away from Land Rover, Jaguar, and anything German, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, even VW.... Look around, when was the last time you say one of those mentioned cars on the road, that are more than 5 years old... 10 years old? Its impossible to find a BMW or Mercedes that is 7 years old... on the road and driving under its own power. Want to turn $100,000 into $5,000.. Buy a BMW or Mercedes and wait 4 years. NEVER own one of these cars outside of a FULL FACTORY WARRANTY... NEVER, and have a Honda to drive when the Beamer is in the shop... AGAIN.
Well….
Since 2001 I have owned 3 MDX's, including my current 2020. I have also owned a TL and RDX. After 100's 0f thousand miles, I have had one non-maintainence item go bad, an aircon compresser, and that's it. True, you have to change timimg belts at 100k but, its a small price for a great car, IMHO.
Great content Mark 🇨🇦✌🏻🫶🏻
Cheers; have a good weekend. I always see you here 😅 🇨🇦
I've owned Toyota, Lexus, Acura 3 times, Nissan x2, and Mercedes. The Acura is easily on par with Lexus as far as interior quality and driving experience. I've never had an Acura, Toyota, or Lexus need anything besides regular maintenance.
They are not ugly. They are nice looking cars
They are nice indeed……
Long time Honda lover here. I bought nothing but Hondas and Acura. In recent years, Honda started making cars from plants in the States. I started seeing problems and issues that i had never seen before from Honda and Acura. My 2014 Acura was a vehicle with so many issues from day 1.
People buy Lexus or Toyota. Don't be me.
Life's to short to drive boring cars! PORSCHE, I LOVE mine! As expected, it's been bullet proof! And it's far far from boring. Sure it's a little flashy but it matches my personality well!! Keep up with the fantastic content Mark! Love watching your videos!!
I bought a Porsche 3 weeks ago- I am sold. Damn car is a thing of beauty.
@Mr.BlackSanta I feel sorry for you!! Now your hooked. You will never be able to drive a boring car ever again!! Lolol drive that Baby like ya Stole it!!! When I take mine on curvy roads if I'm not pushing her she laughs at me and taunts me. she says COME on let's go stop driving like a little girl LETS GOOO COME ON!! lol lol I really feel like this. She devours the road and corners like a fat kid gobbles up a box of chocolate chip cookies!!
@@hillbillyflipper3843 Trust me, I know.
I bought an Acura 2014 and I love it. Drives really nice, doesn’t require much maintenance, drives like a beast on the highway and so very sturdy and that’s 10 years on the road. Most importantly, you get a lot of luxury features for much less.