Update on the MDX Ownership as of 05/14/2024, Since Feb of 2023 I’ve put 21K miles on it without any issues, Oil changes every 5K, As of Jan 2024 I sold the car to my mom who is still driving it and it’s now at 134K miles. With no outstanding issues and just oil changes. Some issues that have occurred have been cosmetic related, Headlights started to fade, Seats started to wear and the steering wheel leather has almost completely worn off. I replaced it a few months ago with a Wood/Leather one, which was a rare option for MDXs. Best decision I ever made. These Facelift Mdx’s start to burn oil but it’s not too severe and it is covered under recall if your miles are low. Other than that no issues, it’s towed 2 cars, a boat, fit a couch in the back, had bikes on the back, Surfboard. This thing has been a beast, only other complaints would be the gas mileage, AVG: 16.5 Combined 😬 That being said, The 2nd gen MDX is awesome.

I just bought one of these (2012) last night. I went my local Honda dealer and test drove some different used vehicles and this is the one that felt the best. A very smooth SUV with a lot of bells and whistles

Congratulations, I Have a 2007 MDX Tech W/ Entertainment Package and it's still going strong at 240K+ Miles

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Good to hear that these cars are reliable! I considered a green 07 model before this came about!

@Viper.Nation

Жыл бұрын

@Honda Accord Guy 05 Only downside (to me) there's no Bluetooth, but I do use the CD Player all the time (I'm old-school 🤣) and the ELS Sound System is Insane In a Good Way of course!!

Congrats on the new car!

Nice video and congrats on finally getting an Acura!

11:50 - That's an aftermarket tow hitch; the factory one sits higher in that removable-panel area. Still super nice to have a hitch with a vehicle that can tow 5k lbs, for trailers, bike mounts, etc! Thanks for sharing!

I really love your values in choosing vehicles, I can't resist hitting the comment section, ❤

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Love your enthusiasm 😂❤

Nice! This reminds me of my old 2014 Acura MDX

It looks so clean.

Congratulations I have i one too the same trim but it’s in black and black interior same rims tho it held up since 2012 when I bought it off the Acura dealer it held up really strong edit: LOL 15:55 You got me rolling when you said if you don’t like someone like lives on Ericson drive there a missile feature kind of reminds me of North Korea at that part and hopefully you were okay in the crash when you totaled your x3

My parents used to have a 2011 Acura MDX with Tech Package when we got it in November 2010 until it got totaled in August 2020.

Plenty of people have MDXs like this at my School, and they are pretty great cars. When I was looking for my car, there was a number of TLs and RLs I looked into, but I was hooked on Mercedes. Ended up with my 05 E320 and haven’t looked back since. (Also, I understand your fuel economy pain… Im getting like 13mpg right now 🥲)

I still see these everywhere where I live with the tech package as well, rare to see one with the advanced package and perforated seats. I have an aunt and uncle with an mdx tech package 2016 black paint and black interior with the front seat headrests shaped differently.

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I see these a lot! Even the earlier pre-facelift models! Very reliable cars.

Congratulations

Congratulations we just got a 2023 advance i love Acura

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

I love mine so far, only gripe is the gas mileage…I’m considering buying a older model TL as a commuter car! I love acuras.

@BDMassachusetts

Жыл бұрын

@@HondaAccordguy05 A 2014 Advance you can get for like 10-15k

@isaiahthegamer5648

Жыл бұрын

@@HondaAccordguy05 yeah.. the gas mileage isn’t great. Other than that, everything is amazing

@e70_x5_guy4

Жыл бұрын

@@HondaAccordguy05 what’s the gas mileage?

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

@@e70_x5_guy4 been averaging 16-20 Not hateful but not great

nice new car!

It’s crazy my 2008 is Set Up the same exact way as yours. Same color and all. It also has the rear TV folding from the ceiling with the headphones. Don’t forget to change your transmission fluid it’s got 120 K and I paid 2500 for it.

All 2010-2013 MDX's came with the tow package. 07-09 was on option.

my dad has a 2017 mdx and it is not fun to siting on one back seat when we have alot of stuff but it's still good at the end of the day

Sick!

I just sold my 11 MDX Adv+Entertainment with +155,000 miles. Very comfy hwy cruiser, plenty of space, decent hwy mpgs, and it had the first gen Acurawatch (ACC, CMBS, BSI). Downsides for me was it is a very wide SUV, 360 degree visibility is a little limited, city mpgs in the 14-16 mpg range at best, back-up camera sucked at night, and you must use 91 octane. I had issues with the magnetic struts/shocks that was replaced under warranty and my oil consumption was only 1.5 qts per 9000 mile oil change interval (always used Mobil 1 oil). Side Note: Acura garage Homelink are always active. Someone can open your garage door(s) if they break into your Acura parked in the driveway. I ended up deleting the Homelink buttons and adding a key fob garage door opener for my Acura parked outside.

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

So far, owning my 12 Tech for 3 months. I have the oil consumption issue. Mines pretty bad, 1-1.5Q per 1K miles. I’ve contacted Acura and they have launched their investigation on my engine and it’s consumption. They’ve done 3 tests and have “apparently” started the process. Reading online Acura should be replacing my engine with no cost to me and putting me in a new Acura loaner for 6 weeks. Not sure when this will happen. My only gripes with the vehicle are the gas mileage, It gets 14-16 City (like you mentioned with yours) And a max of 19-20 on the highway. But realistically my combined average has fluctuations between 16-18. The premium gas is a pain, because it’s 91, not very many gas stations carry 91, it’s all 93, so you have to pay even extra. I really wish I would’ve gotten the Advance model, instead of the tech. I would love to have adaptive cruise and ventilated seats. I’m highly considering upgrading to a 2014-15 MDX Advance SH-AWD or a 2014-15 TLX Advance with the 8spd. As the gas mileage on both these cars are much better than mine. Overall I’m pleased with my mdx but I probably should’ve done more research and considered the gas mileage beforehand.

@mrgold3591

Жыл бұрын

@@HondaAccordguy05 My 11 MDX Adv was my main travel vehicle at +18,000 miles per year. Wasn't as bad mpg wise since I was usually 19-22 mpg on the hwy. I just hated when I got to my destination and was back in the 14-16 mpg range with city driving. Only the 14-15 MDX Adv came with full Acurawatch and no active damper system. You have to get a 17-20 MDX Sport Hybrid or 19-20 MDX Adv for the electronic damper system. I purchased a 19 MDX Adv Sport Hybrid back in 2019 and had the 11 MDX at the same time. The 17-20 MDX Sport Hybrid solved my mpg issue with always getting 25-28 in city/combined/hwy mpgs, 321hp, and always 400-425 miles between fill-ups with the 19.4 gal gas tank on 87-91 octane. The 3.5L +2014 MDX has waaaay less issues, runs on 87-91 octane, LED headlights, updated tech, improved back up camera, and you can see 26-28 hwy mpgs. The +14 MDX city mpgs can be same or higher than the 07-13 MDX hwy mpgs. The 3.5L 13-18 Acura RDX is pretty much a two row version of the 14-20 MDX (you only get the CR-V based awd and no sh-awd available for the 13-18 Acura RDX).

@bryanCLXT

7 ай бұрын

Should have kept it. Could have gotten another 150k out of the Acura. But as long as ur happy

@Tempsho

5 ай бұрын

Acura is still willing to replace the engine on a 12 year old vehicle? Shocking. My 2012 has slight oil consumption. Maybe about half of yours.@@HondaAccordguy05

The parchment seats are the same color like the ones in my outback, but mine area perforated with 4 way headrests and the steering wheel is black with the steering wheel buttons are only on the left and right sides.

Lol, the 2nd generation MDX went for the exact same years as the E70 X5. MDX looks good, definitely more economical then my X5 unsurprisingly

You should do a review on a 1998 Lincoln Towncar

i reviewed one of these, pretty sweet car.

The 1st gen is not horrible. Yes, they’ve been known to have the infamous transmission issues. But those engines are bulletproof I recently checked one out with 450k miles and in immaculate condition. I’ve seen more of these 2nd gen MDX’s with electrical and engine issues. The first generation had more headroom than this 2nd gen. So Yes, This may look flashier, but the quality and ergonomics can’t beat the 1st gen.

I'll want awesome👍! New Acura SE I smart a test drive Auto Accord at wow😍❤❤❤!!!

You don’t have to hold the key that long to crank it. One turn to the ignition and let go. It does the rest

I'm with you on the roof rack when I see one wthout one it just look so wrong

Can aftermarket steering be installed, because that custom steering really sucks

Wow Honda your on your 6th car!

I am actually going Monday to check a few out. I will be trading my 21 Accord Sport for one. Had a 2008 and loved it.

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

Congrats, If you’re looking at a 2010-13 model make sure it doesn’t have the oil consumption issue.

@footballfanz6

9 ай бұрын

How do you know if it has the oil consumption issue, because I’m thinking of getting the 2013

Mine still running strong everyone fits have a egg on top ready to travel 160k miles on it nothing major done to it jus oil time chain and tires 🛞 awd with dvd lot of gas but also lot of hrsprrs power

15:49 this feature is actually only available when you’re subscribed to AcuraLink

I can see why you don't like the front headrests, from the back they look like an angry face.

Honda how did you total your x3? I'm just wondering because I only saw the pictures when you had the loaner Camry.

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

I’m working on making a recreation video with a backstory. Long story short, I was doing about 45mph and it had just rained, Took a turn and my front tires were pretty baled (I had new ones on delivery 🤦‍♂️) When I turned the car just kept going straight, loss control and hit a guardrail then spun into a ditch

“Hey pass me the aux cord!! *HONK* “I’m SO sorry.” I literally laughed out loud 🤣

19:35 that sounds like a Nissan GT R

Does this model have a push start button, if no can an aftermarket be installed? Pls reply me as I’m considering this or a venza

@HondaAccordguy05

9 ай бұрын

You can’t get a MDX of the second gen with push start. You have to get the 3rd gen which didn’t start until 2014 unfortunately

Just trade in my 2021 RDX ASPEC SH for 2012 MDX WHITE

a bible or a pistol🤣 i like ur thinking might as well keep both to be safe!

I’m looking at one but it has 195,000 miles but the price is great, do you think mileage is a concern?

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

Not for these, They are notoriously reliable.

@MB-yf3ob

Ай бұрын

I have a 2011 MDX with 161K miles on it, just had timing belt, pulleys, tensioner, water pump and oil pump replaced. It was $3444.09 which my aftermarket warranty covered $2037.37 and I covered $1406.72 out of my own pocket. Now my MDX is going to be solid for another 100k+ and it was well worth it. The warranty is $146.43/month. Anyone buying used I say get a aftermarket warranty unless you do your own mechanic work. Love my MDX!!

Do they need to have the timing belt changed out?

@jamescox1806

Жыл бұрын

Yup....between 90k and 100k! You can probably do it at 110k or so, but you're taking an unnecessary change!

@MB-yf3ob

Ай бұрын

I have a 2011 MDX with 161K miles on it, just had timing belt, pulleys, tensioner, water pump and oil pump replaced. It was $3444.09 which my aftermarket warranty covered $2037.37 and I covered $1406.72 out of my own pocket. Now my MDX is going to be solid for another 100k+ and it was well worth it. The warranty is $146.43/month. Anyone buying used I say get a aftermarket warranty unless you do your own mechanic work. Love my MDX!!

YOU ARE SOOO FUNNY 🤣🤣🤣🤣

What other cars did you own?

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

2000 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 5Spd 1997 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 5Spd 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 2007 BMW X3 M-Sport 2012 Acura MDX SH-AWD Tech 2006 Chevy Cobalt LS

@e70_x5_guy4

Жыл бұрын

@@HondaAccordguy05 you own a cobalt?

How much did you pick it up for?

@HondaAccordguy05

6 ай бұрын

It was $14k out the door, bought it from a dealer in Gaithersburg MD, 100K miles one owner, with new tires, floormats, coils, spark plugs, timing belt, water pump, oil change etc.. So the amount of money I’d save in the future on maintenance was worth it by spending a bit more for a nice condition, well maintained vehicle. It now has 122K miles, I sold it to my mom who is driving it and I’m driving a 2010 Prius, Mainly because the MDX gas mileage was becoming a bit ridiculous (17Mpg Combined) And I wanted to downsize from a 3 row SUV. It’s been great and has had no issues other than an oil burning issue which was since fixed. If you don’t need a MDX, get the RDX, just as many features and gets better mpg, still fast, still luxurious and still good looking. But still the 2nd gen MDX is awesome!

@hammertime4257

4 ай бұрын

​@HondaAccordguy05 you're all over the place. Goes from a mdx to a prius, you don't buy an suv with a 3.7 for gas mileage nor buy an suv with a 4 cylinder

You totaled your X3!? 😱 where’s the video? What happened?

@HondaAccordguy05

Жыл бұрын

I’m working on making a recreation video with a backstory. Long story short, I was doing about 45mph and it had just rained, Took a turn and my front tires were pretty baled (I had new ones on delivery 🤦‍♂️) When I turned the car just kept going straight, loss control and hit a guardrail then spun into a ditch.

@CheapSlaughter

Жыл бұрын

@@HondaAccordguy05 Well you made it out safely that’s important. No worries but yea it would make for good content. I recall being in a neighborhood I’ve never been and my friend was giving directions, came upon a Y in the road, he said go right, I said no left, locked them up and skidded straight into the curb blowing a front tire. I removed the spare from the back put it on the ground and spent 30 min looking for the jack. It was inside the spare wheel. 😡

How's the stereo for factory?

@MB-yf3ob

Ай бұрын

Factory stereo in my 2011 MDX is very excellent surround sound audo, depending on the package I believe it is 8 to 10 Speaker system depending on the base or tech package you have. Clear audio deep base

Hello Honda Accord Guy 05

@joeorlando9477

Жыл бұрын

Hi Honda Accord Guy 05

Well Acura is owned by Honda that tells you all you need to know!😜

If you don’t like it sell it