I'm researching my next vehicle. Right now I'm driving an 06 Acura TL which has had very few problems (currently at 160k miles). I'm looking for an AWD SUV for my next car and really like the looks of the MDX and RDX, and the reliability of Acura. I commute about 90 miles per day in California, all hiway, but gas is expensive. What kind of hiway mileage can I expect from a 2006-2010 RDX or MDX?
From what I researched for my TL, I recall Honda/Acura had auto transmission issues until 2005/2006. Is this the case with the RDX and MDX? Also, I've read that 2010 to 2013 Acura's have oil burning issues (a co-worker has a 2012 TL that uses a quart or more per tank of gas). Based on this, am I correct in looking for a 2006-2010? I'm looking in the $10k to $15k range.
Any pros/cons of the RDX vs MDX? I read in a different forum that the RDX and MDX got almost the same hiway gas mileage. I prefer the MDX for towing a moto trailer and so I can load 4 heavy mountain/DH bikes on my Yakima Hold up rack. Any years or models to avoid?
Thanks!
From what I researched for my TL, I recall Honda/Acura had auto transmission issues until 2005/2006. Is this the case with the RDX and MDX? Also, I've read that 2010 to 2013 Acura's have oil burning issues (a co-worker has a 2012 TL that uses a quart or more per tank of gas). Based on this, am I correct in looking for a 2006-2010? I'm looking in the $10k to $15k range.
Any pros/cons of the RDX vs MDX? I read in a different forum that the RDX and MDX got almost the same hiway gas mileage. I prefer the MDX for towing a moto trailer and so I can load 4 heavy mountain/DH bikes on my Yakima Hold up rack. Any years or models to avoid?
Thanks!