Acura 2007 MDX or Lexus RX 330 2006?
I’m planing to upgrade from my big daddy to an SUV cus of bad road.
I am leaning towards the Lexus cus it holds value, but Acura gives me speed lol. Also maintenance is an important factor.

Thank you guys for words of wisdom

How many kids do you have? And do you see yourself going to the village with a full house more than twice a year

Hahaha. I have a daughter. village ke LOL

Acura MDX is also V6 user same with lexus RX 330.
I recommend the RX 330 for simple reasons.
1. Resale value is higher
2. Service personnel easily available
3. Engine type is either 1GR, 2GR or 3MZ. The 3MZ is very rugged and easily fixed in event of breakdown. Just avoid the GR grades. They are the strongest Toyota engines available but our Nigerian mechanics still struggle with them.


Good luck with that

ukandi1:
Acura MDX is also V6 user same with lexus RX 330.
I recommend the RX 330 for simple reasons.
1. Resale value is higher
2. Service personnel easily available
3. Engine type is either 1GR, 2GR or 3MZ. The 3MZ is very rugged and easily fixed in event of breakdown. Just avoid the GR grades. They are the strongest Toyota engines available but our Nigerian mechanics still struggle with them.

Good luck with that

No RX comes with 1GR, 2GR is a very rugged engine too

ukandi1:
Acura MDX is also V6 user same with lexus RX 330.
I recommend the RX 330 for simple reasons.
1. Resale value is higher
2. Service personnel easily available
3. Engine type is either 1GR, 2GR or 3MZ. The 3MZ is very rugged and easily fixed in event of breakdown. Just avoid the GR grades. They are the strongest Toyota engines available but our Nigerian mechanics still struggle with them.


Good luck with that

No rx330 comes with 2GR or as you said 1GR. Only 3MZ. RX350 comes in 2GR

PattyMike:
Acura 2007 MDX or Lexus RX 330 2006?
I’m planing to upgrade from my big daddy to an SUV cus of bad road.
I am leaning towards the Lexus cus it holds value, but Acura gives me speed lol. Also maintenance is an important factor.

Thank you guys for words of wisdom

Let's start with the following.
1. Size: MDX is bigger. It will carry more and hold more cargo. It has 3rd row seat in case you have a big family or intend to haul extended family around occasionally.
2. Luxury: MDX is more equipped. The sound system is dope.
3. Speed: well the mdx does 0 to 60 in 6.xx seconds so there.
4. Handling: way ahead of the rx330. You will find the AWD on the Acura to be more suited to bad roads than the rx330.
5. Second hand value: you already know this. The rx330 holds more value.
6. Maintenance: both engines use timing belt but that is bout where the similarities end.
The J37 in the MDX is an interference engine. If the belt cuts, the engine is gone. You will have to change the top and a few other things but if you are unlucky, you will have to change the entire engine.
The mdx has more maintenance items such as the transfer case and the rear axle which all use special oils.
The transmission oil in the MDX requires more frequent oil changes than the transmission oil of the rx330.

All other things are basically the same.

Avoid the mdx with the active damper shocks if you are buying the mdx.

Good luck.

PattyMike:
Acura 2007 MDX or Lexus RX 330 2006?
I’m planing to upgrade from my big daddy to an SUV cus of bad road.
I am leaning towards the Lexus cus it holds value, but Acura gives me speed lol. Also maintenance is an important factor.

Thank you guys for words of wisdom

I just bought the Acura MDX for my dad, it's quite a car, as it has the Air suspension, 3 rows of seats, good size

Thank you for the opinions. I am taking all into consideration.

9icetoo:


Let's start with the following.
1. Size: MDX is bigger. It will carry more and hold more cargo. It has 3rd row seat in case you have a big family or intend to haul extended family around occasionally.
2. Luxury: MDX is more equipped. The sound system is dope.
3. Speed: well the mdx does 0 to 60 in 6.xx seconds so there.
4. Handling: way ahead of the rx330. You will find the AWD on the Acura to be more suited to bad roads than the rx330.
5. Second hand value: you already know this. The rx330 holds more value.
6. Maintenance: both engines use timing belt but that is bout where the similarities end.
The J37 in the MDX is an interference engine. If the belt cuts, the engine is gone. You will have to change the top and a few other things but if you are unlucky, you will have to change the entire engine.
The mdx has more maintenance items such as the transfer case and the rear axle which all use special oils.
The transmission oil in the MDX requires more frequent oil changes than the transmission oil of the rx330.

All other things are basically the same.

Avoid the mdx with the active damper shocks if you are buying the mdx.

Good luck.

Thanks mi bro

Go with RX 330 3MZ.
I have a colleague that has been using it for more than 7 years with no issue. But service with mobile 1.

Go for the Acura MDX bro you won’t regret it but if you’re planning on reselling later in future then go for RX 330. I’ve been using my MDX for 3 years now without any issue.

Thoroughly enjoyed this thread.

For anyone who may be interested, I've got a 2015 MdX on the market. Bought almost brand new and 99% well maintained. Great buy for anyone who nicks it. Quote me if it interests you.

pennzo:
Thoroughly enjoyed this thread.

For anyone who may be interested, I've got a 2015 MdX on the market. Bought almost brand new and 99% well maintained. Great buy for anyone who nicks it. Quote me if it interests you.

Upgraded or the main 15

Have pictures?

SlyPe:
Go for the Acura MDX bro you won’t regret it but if you’re planning on reselling later in future then go for RX 330. I’ve been using my MDX for 3 years now without any issue.

What year is your mdx sir

2006

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9icetoo:


Let's start with the following.
1. Size: MDX is bigger. It will carry more and hold more cargo. It has 3rd row seat in case you have a big family or intend to haul extended family around occasionally.
2. Luxury: MDX is more equipped. The sound system is dope.
3. Speed: well the mdx does 0 to 60 in 6.xx seconds so there.
4. Handling: way ahead of the rx330. You will find the AWD on the Acura to be more suited to bad roads than the rx330.
5. Second hand value: you already know this. The rx330 holds more value.
6. Maintenance: both engines use timing belt but that is bout where the similarities end.
The J37 in the MDX is an interference engine. If the belt cuts, the engine is gone. You will have to change the top and a few other things but if you are unlucky, you will have to change the entire engine.
The mdx has more maintenance items such as the transfer case and the rear axle which all use special oils.
The transmission oil in the MDX requires more frequent oil changes than the transmission oil of the rx330.

All other things are basically the same.

Avoid the mdx with the active damper shocks if you are buying the mdx.

Good luck.

I like your analysis.. Quite informative and encompassing

ukandi1:
Acura MDX is also V6 user same with lexus RX 330.
I recommend the RX 330 for simple reasons.
1. Resale value is higher
2. Service personnel easily available
3. Engine type is either 1GR, 2GR or 3MZ. The 3MZ is very rugged and easily fixed in event of breakdown. Just avoid the GR grades. They are the strongest Toyota engines available but our Nigerian mechanics still struggle with them.


Good luck with that

Purchase value is higher too, so?

You guys should stop repeating those lines already, it's gone stale

SlyPe:
Go for the Acura MDX bro you won’t regret it but if you’re planning on reselling later in future then go for RX 330. I’ve been using my MDX for 3 years now without any issue.

Your comment seems contradicting, so if he's planning to resell, he can't resell the MDX?

Why do you guys just chorus the value cars are sold Naija used without putting it side by side the value they were bought as toks

You spend higher to purchase a toks 2006 RX330, almost double the figure for your 2006 MDX, but when the RX330 is now sold for a higher figure as Naija used it automatically has "resale value'

Your comment seems contradicting, so if he's planning to resell, he can't resell the MDX?

Why do you guys just chorus the value cars are sold Naija used without putting it side by side the value they were bought as toks

You spend higher to purchase a toks 2006 RX330, almost double the figure for your 2006 MDX, but when the RX330 is now sold for a higher figure as Naija used it automatically has "resale value'

Oga rest… everyone knows Lexus and Toyota has a resale value compared to other brand of vehicles in NIGERIA!!!

Thanks guys for all the input, I finally went for the Acura MDX 2008 after test driving both cars Acura and RX 330 06. That Acura dey fly abeg lol. Weird thing is it doesn't feel like you're driving an SUV, handles so well. Ogas in the house I will appreciate maintenance tips

SlyPe:
Go for the Acura MDX bro you won’t regret it but if you’re planning on reselling later in future then go for RX 330. I’ve been using my MDX for 3 years now without any issue.

Maintenance tip bro, I go appreciate your advise.

PattyMike:
Thanks guys for all the input, I finally went for the Acura MDX 2008 after test driving both cars Acura and RX 330 06. That Acura dey fly abeg lol. Weird thing is it doesn't feel like you're driving an SUV, handles so well. Ogas in the house I will appreciate maintenance tips

you bought the best ride..its ways ahead of the rx330.Its a powerful ride for big boys as far as you can maintain it.Acura all the way,and e no over common like rx.enjoy

Aaaaarghmed:
you bought the best ride..its ways ahead of the rx330.Its a powerful ride for big boys as far as you can maintain it.Acura all the way,and e no over common like rx.enjoy

Thanks broski

PattyMike:


Maintenance tip bro, I go appreciate your advise.

I service my jeep every 3 months and the recommended oil for my model is SAE 5w20. I also change my brake pad every 4 months due to my environment.

PattyMike:
Thanks guys for all the input, I finally went for the Acura MDX 2008 after test driving both cars Acura and RX 330 06. That Acura dey fly abeg lol. Weird thing is it doesn't feel like you're driving an SUV, handles so well. Ogas in the house I will appreciate maintenance tips

Congrats on your new ride man, pls use the oil required of your vehicle to avoid stories �

SlyPe:

I service my jeep every 3 months and the recommended oil for my model is SAE 5w20. I also change my brake pad every 4 months due to my environment.

What type of environment would require you to change your brake pads so often?

Conner44:


What type of environment would require you to change your brake pads so often?

E Dey climb mountains and valleys every time.

SlyPe:

I service my jeep every 3 months and the recommended oil for my model is SAE 5w20. I also change my brake pad every 4 months due to my environment.

You are buying substandard brake pads aka Fake, how many miles do you make in them months?

PattyMike:
Thanks guys for all the input, I finally went for the Acura MDX 2008 after test driving both cars Acura and RX 330 06. That Acura dey fly abeg lol. Weird thing is it doesn't feel like you're driving an SUV, handles so well. Ogas in the house I will appreciate maintenance tips

The Acura has Air suspension. Check

SlyPe:

I service my jeep every 3 months and the recommended oil for my model is SAE 5w20. I also change my brake pad every 4 months due to my environment.

SAE 5w20 is it Mobil? Cus my mechanic just serviced today and put new brake pads, he has been working on previous cars with no complaints but I don't know the oil he used. I go call ask am. Thanks boss mi