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Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by Coolcash1: 4:14am On Aug 03, 2016 |
Dear NL, I am interested in buying an SUV and the one I am seriously considering is 2008/09 MDX. However, my mechanic including dealer has been trying to discourage me from going for it. That I should rather go for RX350 or at worst Highlander because it's better and if I look around I will see more of it than MDX (I am based in Lagos). Now I need your advice on the genuity of these people's assertion. Are the sins of MDX that many making people to avoid it? |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by lonelydora: 4:27am On Aug 03, 2016 |
Who says those mentioned vehicles are "saints?" 5 Likes |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by cardoctor(m): 6:08am On Aug 03, 2016 |
Coolcash1: The RX350 should be a better option. MDX are prone to electronic issues and some other silly things that makes one wonder about the build quality. Parts for the MDX are also quite expensive. The choice is really up to you because I no fit marry wife for you. 2 Likes |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by FlyboyZee: 6:26am On Aug 03, 2016 |
cardoctor: And you say you be cardoctor. I pity your clients... 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by bravolad(m): 6:45am On Aug 03, 2016 |
FlyboyZee: Being a cardoctor does not stop him from expressing his views about the build quality of a car. He just gave an honest assessment based perhaps, on the number of issues or problems of the MDX in comparison to RX350 & the other models the OP has been advised to buy. I think people should learn to give their opinion rather than pick holes where there's none. For peace of mind, the RX350 has a better build quality and the tendency to abandon a vehicle in the mechanic workshop is actually none existent because of spare parts availability & technical know how. The MDX may have more state-of-the-art gadgets but when the start failing, it's usually a harrowing experience. It's also nowhere near the RX350 in terms of resale value. Again, it's up to you to decide. Do a bit more reading at car complaints.com & Edmunds.com and make a decision. In making your decision, just remember to consider the peculiarity of use in Nigeria. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by kingreign(m): 8:21am On Aug 03, 2016 |
lonelydora:Lexus RX and highlander are saints 1 Like |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by kingreign(m): 8:23am On Aug 03, 2016 |
FlyboyZee: Bro, stop running hard, I can show you 5 units of abandoned MDX 07-10 in Abuja car garages. I've not seen any Lexus parked and abandoned (at least none that I know of). 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by Kashif(m): 8:42am On Aug 03, 2016 |
FlyboyZee: You are probably an owner, and he is a technician. That puts him in a better assessment position. How many have you repaired? Most likely none! 4 Likes |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:50am On Aug 03, 2016 |
FlyboyZee: Not a fair assessment, the. MDX 07-10 is a car that will put holes in your pocket, when it comes to part availability. It has annoying electrical issues. 6 Likes |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by oweniwe(m): 7:02pm On Aug 03, 2016 |
Make una pity FlyboyZee nau |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by seyema(m): 4:56am On Aug 04, 2016 |
Check this site http://m.carcomplaints.com/best_vehicles/ 1 Like |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by tobex23(m): 11:59am On Aug 05, 2016 |
seyema: Hello sir, could you spare me a minute of your time sir? |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by seyema(m): 12:06pm On Aug 05, 2016 |
tobex23:Ok |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by tobex23(m): 12:25pm On Aug 05, 2016 |
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Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by sooperrescue(m): 5:05am On Aug 06, 2016 |
Coolcash1: There are many cars that will not tolerate regular unleaded fuel, Acura is one of them. The first issue is the gear box and it's the major issue with the mdx. The difference between the Acura and the Honda pilot is the fuel. Same engine but different fuel requirements. The Acura requires premium fuel only. The Lexus350 is a new entrant to our auto market but what we hear from the owners of rx 300 and 330 is not encouraging, black smoke, poor fuel economy and other little issues that the owners can't tell. I once changed the gear box of an Acura mdx 2011 that was bought in cotonou. They added abro atf to top it on their way to Lagos. My advice, be mindful of the oils specified for the car, get good octane booster and enjoy the gadgets and comforts from the mdx. 5 Likes |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by Kashif(m): 8:15am On Aug 06, 2016 |
sooperrescue: 2011 MDX and Pilot use different engine and transmission. I dont understand why premium and regular fuel will be a requirement on same engine. Never knew Rx300 and 330 owners are complaining. The RX 350 is 9 years already so, i dont see it as a new entrant. 2 Likes |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by kingreign(m): 9:15am On Aug 06, 2016 |
sooperrescue: Bro, an RX is the definition of Eating your cake and having it back again. MPG wise, its very very good for its class, reliability and dependability, top notch I have driven my RX for 2 years 8months NO issue. A family member has driven her RX300 daily and its 1.5years old no issue. So I don't know how folks get this notion that an RX is a bad vehicle. The owners of such defective RX as you've mentioned had most probably bought lemon or don't know about periodic maintenance. |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by bravolad(m): 10:01am On Aug 06, 2016 |
sooperrescue: This information is wrong. I have an RX330 & have used it for almost 2 years, there has not been an issue with it. I have traveled to the eastern part with it twice & Lagos once from Abuja. Perhaps, those who neglect periodic maintenance have problems with their. Fuel economy is relatively decent considering the quality of the fuel imported in Nigeria. If you had said that the 3MZ - FE engine used in the RX330 is prone to sludge; I will agree with your post. However, the sludge builds up when you use the wrong engine oil or use the recommended oil but skip OCI. The same engine is used in 2004/2005 Toyota Sienna which I used for 5 years before selling it in May this year. |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by sooperrescue(m): 11:20am On Aug 06, 2016 |
Kashif:The acura mdx 2011 that i changed the gear was replaced with a honda pilot gearbox. That you can ask. The cars dont use the same fuel ratings ditto the lexus. Lexus uses premium unleaded fuel while the highlander and sienna uses regular unleaded. If your lexus has been performing well, good luck to you but google what you will get when you use a low octane fuel on a lexus, then you wont talk about fuel economy. Prado and Gx 470 uses the same engine and body but they dont use the same fuel. The difference in the price of lx570 and landcruiser is 6m but they are using the same body and powertrain but not the same fuel ratings. Rx 350 has been in the market for over 9 yrs but no one has bought it as brand new, the in thing is now 350 and as the pocket dictates, 330 and 300 rx The fuel is the determining factor in Lexus, Acura, Infinity, Mercedes benz, range rover, Bmw, Vw, Audi, but the one that still overcome the wahala of our fuel regular ratings is the Range Rover, that is why they are more on the road. Nissan jeeps are now having issues with their gearboxes because it is recommended that to get maximum performance, use premium fuel. Dangote refinery is coming to our rescue soon but until then, octane booster is the way to go. |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by diportivo: 3:31pm On Aug 06, 2016 |
sooperrescue: I don't know much about cars o Infact,I no sabi anything But iv not seen a Prado with the 2UZ-FE dat the GX470 uses Ofcos I'm in my little cubicle somewhere in d remote parts of Lagos and can't see all the Prado wey dey town I also av not see the GX with either the 1GR-FE or the 2TR-FE engine I may be wrong I like learning |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by thegame(m): 5:38pm On Aug 06, 2016 |
diportivo: This rescue guy is just confusing himself. How can you say gx and prado use the same engine? Are you a learner? Perhaps, you are confusing yourself because the GX is toyota's offering in the US instead of prado. That does not mean they use same engine. I can't even begin to dispute all you are saying cos no time but please don't confuse us further. And BTW, if there is any car manufacturer that can manage bad fuel, talkless of unleaded/premium distinction thats causing dispute here, it is toyota. Mix petrol and water and put it in a toyota, it will move. Do it in a honda, it wont. Same shd go with lexus and acura offerings. That doesn't mean u shd put water in ur toyota tank o #backtoObservationMode 2 Likes |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by Kashif(m): 8:51pm On Aug 06, 2016 |
sooperrescue: Of all the wrong info in your post, the most outstanding is the bolded. Transmission issues has NOTHING to do with what fuel you use. 3 Likes |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by HazzanTazzan(m): 9:03pm On Aug 06, 2016 |
diportivo: Hello sir.... Please help me out on these issues..https://www.nairaland.com/3273041/issues-nissan-altima-2.5 Gazzuzz mentioned you to me. Thanks |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by Coolcash1: 3:05pm On Aug 08, 2016 |
sooperrescue: Thanks for the analysis..However, i am beginning to get confused. Are you saying Lexus RX 350 is not good also? |
Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by walkbylight(m): 6:59pm On Oct 24, 2020 |
have you got mdx? how was it? if you got mdx plz let me know. Coolcash1: |
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