HeavenlyBang:


Your ZDX isn't meant to be driven fast, don't deceive yourself. It's a simple SOHC 3.7L V6 in a massive SUV meant for comfort and cargo.

Utter nonsense. I have a coupe with a huge ~400 HP V8 that's sprints to 60 in about 4.5s and even I wouldn't say it's meant to be driven fast. Because it's not.

Don't fool yourself into thinking that your ZDX is some sort of performance-oriented vehicle. It's not. Great crossovers, though, I absolutely love them.

Kelvin30286063:

I'll think twice before saying Cargo cos there's not a lot of space in the trunk. I'm not saying f1 kind of fast like you're making it look. Fast as in regular fast. It's 310 HP. Oh to quote you from way back, you once said horsepower means nothing when it comes to speed. Now you're mentioning your coupe's horsepower when talking about speed. You contradict yourself sometimes.

Kelvin30286063:

No one says it's formula 1 fast. We are talking about regular fast here. Stop going out of your way to make a point. Everyone knows the kind of fast we are talking about. I'm not saying that cos I like my car. It's not my first Acura and I know they are fast in the regular car sense. That's what I mean

9icetoo:

1. Driven fast
2. Regular fast
3. Not f1 fast
4. Acuras are fast
5. Meant to be driven fast

All this from premium fuel.

How this goal post and stadium was shifted from it's original coordinates is astonishing.

As per your original request..
1. There is no premium fuel sold in Nigeria (our fuel is terrible)
2. If you want to keep pinging at bay, keep rpms low (below 3000rpm) if you can or use octane boosters. Occasional incursions into the high end won't grenade your engine though. Mine has lasted 4 years on Nigerian fuel.
3. Do not pour any snake oil into your fuel tank oo.

Thank you.

HeavenlyBang:


Feel free to share the post where I said that.


As far as I know, all I've ever said is that [b]power and weight are what matter for spee[/b]d. So unless you think your ZDX is light, I'm not sure what your point is.

Kelvin30286063:

I should keep RPM below 3000
I suppose dey trek now
Which kind advice be that. Do you know how slow 3000rpm is? Even in traffic, people will still shout at you.

Kelvin30286063:

I should keep RPM below 3000
I suppose dey trek now
Which kind advice be that. Do you know how slow 3000rpm is? Even in traffic, people will still shout at you.

jceesquare:

Keeping the revs at 3,000RPM does not in anyway mean you would be slow.
As a matter of fact, you could be at that RPM and still be cruising at 80MPH or more if you drive light without passengers onboard.

Kelvin30286063:

I should keep RPM below 3000
I suppose dey trek now
Which kind advice be that. Do you know how slow 3000rpm is? Even in traffic, people will still shout at you.

HeavenlyBang:


He obviously has no idea what he's talking about tbh.

9icetoo:

Others have done justice to your .....(I really don't have a word for it.

This will be my last response.
At 2700 rpm on a similar car with the same engine that you have in the zdx, I am already doing 130 to 140km/hr on a flat road.

I keep up with traffic easily at 3000 rpm and usually do not need to get to that to overtake.

My gear-changes when I am driving sanely occur at 2200 rpm on a flat road and at 2500 on slight inclines.

It is up to you to either grenade this engine, burn out your catalysts or keep this car on the road for the next few years.

See ya.

Kelvin30286063:

You're right about the RPM. Just confirmed that. At 300rpm, I was already cruising at above 120. Never really paid attention to my RPM when I drive. I'm always looking at the km/h

an0daGuy:


That means you’re truly a noob when it comes to automobiles. Even my 2.4l engine does 90kmph at 2,000 rpm.

You should take all the advice given to you by gearheads on this your thread to heart and keep quiet about it.

Don’t turn your zdx into your other tlx/accord.

Kelvin30286063:

I didn't invite you into this conversation pls. Calling me a noob is a bit too much considering it's my 7th year driving different cars. Please don't be irresponsible, no one is an island of knowledge, that doesn't make make a noob. Be careful pls.

an0daGuy:


Oga nobody forced you to use your thumbs to open a new thread on nairaland cartalk section to post pictures to show how long your dick had grown since you bought a used Acura zdx this is a public forum so no invitation is needed

You’re not even ashamed that after 7 years of driving you don’t know the correlation between your engine rpm, it’s speedometer and your gears. A noob is even better than you because the noob is supposed to be new to driving in general.

You? 7 years? Nah. . . You’re definitely not a noob

You’re something worse . . . Hold on let me think of a befitting name for your own level of ignorance it’s definitely niche

Kelvin30286063:

Funny bunch, I have two houses, I didn't grow longer dick when I built them, na car go come make me grow longer dick. Common sense is far from you. The fact that I said I don't pay too much attention to my rpm doesn't mean I don't know how it works and when/where my gear shift. But ofcourse all mouth and no brains will think otherwise. The funny thing is, na broke people dey always think say people dey brag. Once they buy corolla like this, they think all cars are just dango like theirs.

an0daGuy:


lol e pain am

Oga rich man with, one head, long dick, iPhone 14 pro max, 2 mansions, several cars, many servants, one wife, 3 side chicks, 4 children, 5 adopted orphans, 7 years driving experience, 6 years total flying time etc etc

Rest for side jor

Kelvin30286063:

I won't indulge you any further. Just stay away from my thread. It's not for stupid people.

Kelvin30286063:

I should keep RPM below 3000
I suppose dey trek now
Which kind advice be that. Do you know how slow 3000rpm is? Even in traffic, people will still shout at you.

Soki234:
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9icetoo:

Others have done justice to your .....(I really don't have a word for it.

This will be my last response.
At 2700 rpm on a similar car with the same engine that you have in the zdx, I am already doing 130 to 140km/hr on a flat road.

I keep up with traffic easily at 3000 rpm and usually do not need to get to that to overtake.

My gear-changes when I am driving sanely occur at 2200 rpm on a flat road and at 2500 on slight inclines.

It is up to you to either grenade this engine, burn out your catalysts or keep this car on the road for the next few years.

See ya.

Elcapitan0:

Boss, please give me a few pointers on the MDX usage. I'm currently torn between choices because of our insane clearing charges and dealers greediness. The MDX is now the only choiceon my radar as all sedans i have in mind are a no-no for my terrain. I'll appreciate any good advice from a current user.

9icetoo:

Nothing much to worry about.

It's a good SUV.

It's now becoming very popular.

Go ahead if you see a good one.

However, make sure you know the maintenance history for the timing belt.

Do a vincheck to know when last it was changed and the current mileage.

If it has not been changed (usually changed every 105k miles or every 7 years whichever comes first), then budget to change it with genuine belt after purchase.

The engine will be destroyed if that timing belt quits while you are driving.

Other than that, fire down.

He, one last thing.
The fuel consumption is not like Corolla oo.

So don't ever except to see anything above 18mpg on the highway or 14mpg in the city.

If you reside in lagos, expect 10mpg.

Noted and thanks.
P.S I hate corolla and the percieved low fuel consumption thingy. Some people's corolla are in so bad a shape that it competes with FX35 fuel consumption