I'm serioulsy looking to buy my first car in 2024 and after much consideration, I would like to go for the Acura MDX between models from 2010-2013. As much as I would not like something too old, I excluded the 2014 seeing that its a style change and totally above my budget, budget being 6m to 7.5m for tokunbo ( based on prices seen on Jiji. ng)

I initially thought of the Camry 2012 or Accord 2013 but seeing that their price range from 7m+, I figured I might just do an SUV instead. Didnt look the way of the CR-V earlier models because of that gear placement that seems like that of a truck (no vex dear CRV owners 🙏🏼) and the RAV-4 is way too expensive for any model that is less than 12 years old.

Going through the forum, I see most people mention that since the MDX is a luxury car so parts are scarce and slightly pricey and that the fuel economy isn't that good. For context, I would mostly be driving this to the gym, church and the occasional weekend outing.

Looking for honest reviews of this car model and even from owners of earlier models.

Thanks in advance.

I think it's pretty reliable.
Also looking at the 2008 upwards but you have to be sure the fuel consumption won't be too draining for you.

Elxandre:
I think it's pretty reliable.
Also looking at the 2008 but you have to be sure the fuel consumption won't be too much draining for you.

Thanks. Since I won't be driving much, I'm hoping it will won't be too much honestly.

Solid car, driven a friend’s own a few times. Only concern is its fuel consumption but I think you’ll be fine.

PS: I agree with you on the gear shifters of the 2006 and below CR-Vs. But the look and placement of the shifter gets better from 2007.

I think you should seriously consider the 2013/2014 CR-V. They’ve got great handling and are more fuel efficient.

DerFuhrer:
Solid car, driven a friend’s own a few times. Only concern is its fuel consumption but I think you’ll be fine.

PS: I agree with you on the gear shifters of the 2006 and below CR-Vs. But the look and placement of the shifter gets better from 2007.

I think you should seriously consider the 2013/2014 CR-V. They’ve got great handling and are more fuel efficient.

They do look nice, better than RAV-4 of the same year but sheesh, way out of budget

JustSprung:


They do look nice, better than RAV-4 of the same year but sheesh, way out of budget

Wow! Didn’t know prices have gone up this high. Go for your Mdx then. You’ll enjoy it.

JustSprung:


They do look nice, better than RAV-4 of the same year but sheesh, way out of budget

I hate this particular crv ehn....the shape irks me...

Apologies to CRv owners o. 😁

DerFuhrer:


Wow! Didn’t know prices have gone up this high. Go for your Mdx then. You’ll enjoy it.

Fan love for Toyotas in Nigeria is why it's so high 😭

Timagex:


I hate this particular crv ehn....the shape irks me...

Apologies to CRv owners o. 😁

For me, it's just the gear placement 😆

Looking to buy the mdx 2013 in january. Offer i hot was 8m though. Do you have someone offering you the 6-7m?

The car dey drink fuel tire........

JustSprung:
I'm serioulsy looking to buy my first car in 2024 and after much consideration, I would like to go for the Acura MDX between models from 2010-2013. As much as I would not like something too old, I excluded the 2014 seeing that its a style change and totally above my budget, budget being 6m to 7.5m for tokunbo ( based on prices seen on Jiji. ng)

I initially thought of the Camry 2012 or Accord 2013 but seeing that their price range from 7m+, I figured I might just do an SUV instead. Didnt look the way of the CR-V earlier models because of that gear placement that seems like that of a truck (no vex dear CRV owners 🙏🏼) and the RAV-4 is way too expensive for any model that is less than 12 years old.

Going through the forum, I see most people mention that since the MDX is a luxury car so parts are scarce and slightly pricey and that the fuel economy isn't that good. For context, I would mostly be driving this to the gym, church and the occasional weekend outing.

Looking for honest reviews of this car model and even from owners of earlier models.

Thanks in advance.

buy ford edge, all will drive it's better

venabili:
Looking to buy the mdx 2013 in january. Offer i hot was 8m though. Do you have someone offering you the 6-7m?

You can't get a okay toks 2013 MDX at 7m,. unless it's distress sale where seller is selling at a loss! Even 8m I doubt unless it came in and got cleared before November 2023

JustSprung:
I'm serioulsy looking to buy my first car in 2024 and after much consideration, I would like to go for the Acura MDX between models from 2010-2013. As much as I would not like something too old, I excluded the 2014 seeing that its a style change and totally above my budget, budget being 6m to 7.5m for tokunbo ( based on prices seen on Jiji. ng)

I initially thought of the Camry 2012 or Accord 2013 but seeing that their price range from 7m+, I figured I might just do an SUV instead. Didnt look the way of the CR-V earlier models because of that gear placement that seems like that of a truck (no vex dear CRV owners 🙏🏼) and the RAV-4 is way too expensive for any model that is less than 12 years old.

Going through the forum, I see most people mention that since the MDX is a luxury car so parts are scarce and slightly pricey and that the fuel economy isn't that good. For context, I would mostly be driving this to the gym, church and the occasional weekend outing.

Looking for honest reviews of this car model and even from owners of earlier models.

Thanks in advance.

MDX... Nice car but with unfriendly fuel consumption. I doubt that your budged will get you a toks for the year mentioned. The parts are not scarce and also not pricey compared to Highlander or Rav4 original parts (except you are buying fake toyota parts).

If you still insist on premium built vehicles for that your budget, i'll advise you even go for Volvo XC90 and you'll get good value for money. Before you listen to anybody who might criticize volvo here, make sure you have at least test drive an XC90 first and check the premium build.

My two cents

venabili:
Looking to buy the mdx 2013 in january. Offer i hot was 8m though. Do you have someone offering you the 6-7m?

Those prices currently is not practical for MDX post 2010 model, you'll most likely buy a packaged naija used car as toks for that price

If in doubt, pay those sellers putting up those prices a visit and check the customs papers, you'll realise the cars would have been around for over a year and is most likely in use without registration

ojeysky:


You can't get a okay toks 2013 MDX at 7m,. unless it's distress sale where seller is selling at a loss! Even 8m I doubt unless it came in and got cleared before November 2023

Its really tough buying cars now. The car is not yet cleared. Shipped in like 6 months ago for someone else. Heard clearing alone go reach N2.7m.

I hope the car is a good one sha. Never used an acura before

Timagex:


I hate this particular crv ehn....the shape irks me...

Apologies to CRv owners o. 😁

Not only you. Those ones with hunchback. Ugly shape

venabili:


Its really tough buying cars now. The car is not yet cleared. Shipped in like 6 months ago for someone else. Heard clearing alone go reach N2.7m.

I hope the car is a good one sha. Never used an acura before

Clearing of MDX now is more than 3m and this one has been there for 6 months? Factored in demorage? Seller may just want to sell at a loss and move on. Am in that situation with one of my cars as well.

MDX is certainly a great car, just make sure your oxygen sensors and catalyst are intact. I use Acura as well(RDX) the performance of that car is better compared to rav4(RDX). In the case of MDX it's similar to highlander in performance

ojeysky:


Clearing of MDX now is more than 3m and this one has been there for 6 months? Factored in demorage? Seller may just want to sell at a loss and move on. Am in that situation with one of my cars as well.

MDX is certainly a great car, just make sure your oxygen sensors and catalyst are intact. I use Acura as well(RDX) the performance of that car is better compared to rav4(RDX). In the case of MDX it's similar to highlander in performance

Yea, mentioned other cost for overtime and running. Dunno what those mean sef. Both are like 1m extra.
The exchange rate issue is really biting.

venabili:
Looking to buy the mdx 2013 in january. Offer i hot was 8m though. Do you have someone offering you the 6-7m?

No...just going on what I saw on Jiji website

234GT:
The car dey drink fuel tire........

Na wetin I dey hear o, someone else has mentioned this on the thread....so las las RAV4 is the way?

venabili:


Its really tough buying cars now. The car is not yet cleared. Shipped in like 6 months ago for someone else. Heard clearing alone go reach N2.7m.

I hope the car is a good one sha. Never used an acura before

Hmm...this is not good new sha. I guess I should jejely look towards sedans. or Ford edge like he suggested

ericuzor:
buy ford edge, all will drive it's better

ojeysky:


Clearing of MDX now is more than 3m and this one has been there for 6 months? Factored in demorage? Seller may just want to sell at a loss and move on. Am in that situation with one of my cars as well.

MDX is certainly a great car, just make sure your oxygen sensors and catalyst are intact. I use Acura as well(RDX) the performance of that car is better compared to rav4(RDX). In the case of MDX it's similar to highlander in performance

Thanks for this insight boss. It's like I will wait till I have a family to consider this MDX

Cryomancer:


MDX... Nice car but with unfriendly fuel consumption. I doubt that your budged will get you a toks for the year mentioned. The parts are not scarce and also not pricey compared to Highlander or Rav4 original parts (except you are buying fake toyota parts).

If you still insist on premium built vehicles for that your budget, i'll advise you even go for Volvo XC90 and you'll get good value for money. Before you listen to anybody who might criticize volvo here, make sure you have at least test drive an XC90 first and check the premium build.

My two cents

Thanks a lot for this.

JustSprung:


Na wetin I dey hear o, someone else has mentioned this on the thread....so las las RAV4 is the way?

Yes, with petrol going to 1k per liter

What car did you evwntually go for? Cars are ridiculously expenisve at the moment.

JustSprung:
I'm serioulsy looking to buy my first car in 2024 and after much consideration, I would like to go for the Acura MDX between models from 2010-2013. As much as I would not like something too old, I excluded the 2014 seeing that its a style change and totally above my budget, budget being 6m to 7.5m for tokunbo ( based on prices seen on Jiji. ng)

I initially thought of the Camry 2012 or Accord 2013 but seeing that their price range from 7m+, I figured I might just do an SUV instead. Didnt look the way of the CR-V earlier models because of that gear placement that seems like that of a truck (no vex dear CRV owners 🙏🏼) and the RAV-4 is way too expensive for any model that is less than 12 years old.

Going through the forum, I see most people mention that since the MDX is a luxury car so parts are scarce and slightly pricey and that the fuel economy isn't that good. For context, I would mostly be driving this to the gym, church and the occasional weekend outing.

Looking for honest reviews of this car model and even from owners of earlier models.

Thanks in advance.

For a first timer an Acura v6 engine is not advisable with fuel @N600/litre
Also your budget of 7m just cant/wont cut it.
Its advisable u stick to an 06/07 rav4 or crv or buy a sharp toks camry or accord 2010model and have peace.
When buying a car its not just your ability to fuel the car and fuel consumption u consider, u also have to consider the general cost of maintaining the car in the long run.
An Acura mdx is a nice solid car buy not cheap to maintain if u know what i mean

234GT:
The car dey drink fuel tire........

Lool.. Omo I just got myself a 2010 mdx, e dey drink fuel ooooo oo... If pocket no full no put body oo, I'm thankful that I just drive it once a while, like when I have events and few times to shop

MrJames007:
Not only you. Those ones with hunchback. Ugly shape

I hate it too... Very ugly shape

ojeysky:


Clearing of MDX now is more than 3m and this one has been there for 6 months? Factored in demorage? Seller may just want to sell at a loss and move on. Am in that situation with one of my cars as well.

MDX is certainly a great car, just make sure your oxygen sensors and catalyst are intact. I use Acura as well(RDX) the performance of that car is better compared to rav4(RDX). In the case of MDX it's similar to highlander in performance

MDX dey suck fuel oo.. I just got an MDX 2010

cosycee:


MDX dey suck fuel oo.. I just got an MDX 2010

Like how bad?

What car did you go for eventually, OP? Buying a car isn’t child’s play now.