FlyboyZee:

I drove my elder brothers 05/06 4Runner and admired it for its solid performance. Hitherto to that day, I hated the SUV so much because of its blandness, especially the interior and the cramped-up-like interior space.

I never noticed the Honda Pilot even though my friend's mum owned one which my friend now uses until I bought one recently and noticed that it is as solid as any SUV can be. If you do a head count on Nigerian roads, you would realize that the Pilot is as plenty as the 4Runner or Highlander. This shows you that it is very reliable and has little or no maintenance issues contrary to what those 'stay off Honda' misfits are saying.

I used to own an Acura TL until recently. It is the most solid ride I have ever driven in my entire motoring life. My elder brother's wife own an 03/04 Acura MDX which she has misused and abused, yet the SUV refused to give up on her. That's how good the car is.

My opinion:
I am not a Toyota freak, no matter what Nigerians say or make the Toyota look like. The Acura is an SUV you would drive in style and comfort for long journies. It is so comfortable that by the time you arrive Sokoto from Lagos, it would look as if you are just waking up. It is the best for long distance journies. And lest I forget do you know that, that Acura MDX can move? Lol...

My Verdict:
Go with the Acura MDX and you won't regret it.

FlyboyZee:

I drove my elder brothers 05/06 4Runner and admired it for its solid performance. Hitherto to that day, I hated the SUV so much because of its blandness, especially the interior and the cramped-up-like interior space.

I never noticed the Honda Pilot even though my friend's mum owned one which my friend now uses until I bought one recently and noticed that it is as solid as any SUV can be. If you do a head count on Nigerian roads, you would realize that the Pilot is as plenty as the 4Runner or Highlander. This shows you that it is very reliable and has little or no maintenance issues contrary to what those 'stay off Honda' misfits are saying.

I used to own an Acura TL until recently. It is the most solid ride I have ever driven in my entire motoring life. My elder brother's wife own an 03/04 Acura MDX which she has misused and abused, yet the SUV refused to give up on her. That's how good the car is.

My opinion:
I am not a Toyota freak, no matter what Nigerians say or make the Toyota look like. The Acura is an SUV you would drive in style and comfort for long journies. It is so comfortable that by the time you arrive Sokoto from Lagos, it would look as if you are just waking up. It is the best for long distance journies. And lest I forget do you know that, that Acura MDX can move? Lol...

My Verdict:
Go with the Acura MDX and you won't regret it.

SailorXY:

bros... that part no be true

chucky234:
Drive a second generation Pilot then you'll surely understand why the bland 4runner cannot be compared to the Pilot's elder brother, Acura MDX.

SailorXY:

again you are trying too hard, there's no need for all this. the OP is looking @ the 2004 range of SUVs, besides both vehicles were not really designed for same target customers. so give it a rest, sir.

chucky234:
He listed both cars bro, I think he will do better with the amazing MDX which offers everything you need in SUV, from reliability, smooth driving, fuel economy to luxury.

fanex:
you clearly fan of compromised aesthetics over reliability.

SailorXY:

bros... that part no be true

afope:
i have researched the cars I mentioned on carcomplaints.com and I found out that MDX and Pilot have transmission issues (that is the highest number of complaints about these cars). However, that is not to say all MDX and Pilot have transmission issues.

Yes I agree with flybozee though.. Acura has a lot of gadgets and is sooo fly.. especially the 2006 model upward. with luck I might get an Acura that will not give me transmission stress but do I want to take that risk??.

na wa oo

afope:
i have researched the cars I mentioned on carcomplaints.com and I found out that MDX and Pilot have transmission issues (that is the highest number of complaints about these cars). However, that is not to say all MDX and Pilot have transmission issues.

Yes I agree with flybozee though.. Acura has a lot of gadgets and is sooo fly.. especially the 2006 model upward. with luck I might get an Acura that will not give me transmission stress but do I want to take that risk??.

na wa oo

afope:
i have researched the cars I mentioned on carcomplaints.com and I found out that MDX and Pilot have transmission issues (that is the highest number of complaints about these cars). However, that is not to say all MDX and Pilot have transmission issues.

Yes I agree with flybozee though.. Acura has a lot of gadgets and is sooo fly.. especially the 2006 model upward. with luck I might get an Acura that will not give me transmission stress but do I want to take that risk??.

na wa oo

SailorXY:

& what common complaints did you get from a 4Runner

if you dey find car with *better* gadgets, then look no further than the Audi, Benz & BMW

afope:
I am so happy I settled for the 4runner. I got me a 2004 v8 silver color sport edition.it comes with 4 wheel drive and hill descent assist..

7 months on, and all I ever change is oil and absolutely nothing else. Still drive on the stock brake pad, tyres and battery.. I cant believe it.. Fuel consumption is not too bad. I use half tank per week and the full tank is 87litres. You can do the math...

Admittedly, the car does not have gadgets, no reverse cam, no dvd and no Bluetooth but men nobody will remember all those if the car is problematic.

Drivability is smooth, merging into traffic is awesome and acceleration is wow. Quiet ride and no road noise. The only issue is a small squeaking sound coming from the trunk area. I plan to investigate that when I have the time.

All in all, don't have any regrets at all and I will recommend this car to anyone anytime anyday... I now understand why we shout Toyota in this country.. Their reliability is unbeatable.

Thanks all

lomomike:


I use a Highlander 2.4l AWD, its being touted as rubbish, bland, weak, but its still going strong and I'm always falling in love with it over and over, its decent in acceleration, it seats 5 comfortably, but 6 normal sized adults can fit it and be okay for a short trip. (Naija style) Need I say its gone on site work more than some 4x4. Interior is still very clean, exterior is still good, engine is silent and transmission is smooth, superb brake performance, silent cabin. I am thinking of going 3 more years with it before disposing it off.

My RX is another epic WoW factor.... No Acura MDX of same year model tht ive seen has defeated it in terms of reliability, comfort and build quality. Superb acceleration, brakes, silent cabin, silent engine, smooth gears.


Bro, Toyota's previous motto, "good thinking, good product" and their later motto, "take the lead" is real and can always be felt in their product.

afope:



You are right lomomike. In as much as I don't want to detract from other brands I think Toyota is still the best. This is my 4th ride and the closest car I can compare to the 4runner in terms of durability and stability on the road is my first car- Mercedes Benz v-boot. Now that is another crazily durable car.. I had to give it out after five years when it refuse to die after years of misuse..

nurey:


Toyota durable and reliable of all vehicles, I laugh in spanish, the oldest car you will still see in naija on road is a VW beetle A.K.A IJAPA. And VW still build engines like before.

TEAM VOLKSWAGEN

FlyboyZee:

I drove my elder brothers 05/06 4Runner and admired it for its solid performance. Hitherto to that day, I hated the SUV so much because of its blandness, especially the interior and the cramped-up-like interior space.

I never noticed the Honda Pilot even though my friend's mum owned one which my friend now uses until I bought one recently and noticed that it is as solid as any SUV can be. If you do a head count on Nigerian roads, you would realize that the Pilot is as plenty as the 4Runner or Highlander. This shows you that it is very reliable and has little or no maintenance issues contrary to what those 'stay off Honda' misfits are saying.

I used to own an Acura TL until recently. It is the most solid ride I have ever driven in my entire motoring life. My elder brother's wife own an 03/04 Acura MDX which she has misused and abused, yet the SUV refused to give up on her. That's how good the car is.

My opinion:
I am not a Toyota freak, no matter what Nigerians say or make the Toyota look like. The Acura is an SUV you would drive in style and comfort for long journies. It is so comfortable that by the time you arrive Sokoto from Lagos, it would look as if you are just waking up. It is the best for long distance journies. And lest I forget do you know that, that Acura MDX can move? Lol...

My Verdict:
Go with the Acura MDX and you won't regret it.

peterjero:
Whether people talk or them no talk, Toyota is the highest selling brand of car in the world, be it USA, Australia etc... Toyota went to USA and beat the likes of cadillac, ford, gmc, jeep/chrysler to their game. And we Nairalanders still think Toyota isn't reliable, the world is fully of average people and Toyota isn't the cheapest brand yet the biggest car brand. Does that not say they are good. By the way I drive a Camry and benz c200 2000 model. I must add this nothing beats my Camry, 3s fe that car has done 10 years still starts with one touch, AC works, the list is endless

DGD1:



I wonder what part of Nigeria most nairalanders stay, yabbing Toyota like its rubbish.
am a testifier to Toyota's slogan: "good thinking, good product"



bt I want to ask o,
of what use are all this gadgets in cars when you are not sure if the car won't fail you.
NOTE: if its Toyota's so called blandness that makes it very reliable and stand test of time, I pray they continue been bland. IMO

lomomike:

Which motor you dey use? no lie..

pacino26:


My brother you've said it all. People think the MDX is one sick puppy that cries out in bad road. Mehn the 2004 model has enough features to keep it moving even with a bad tyre got one for my dad and it still stands tall.

Op get a clean MDX and enjoy luxury and ruggedity.

nurey:


That's like a second term agenda.

You should see the miracle the sienna performed lately I took it where the hilux would thread softly and it performed.

But am still a VW fan, toyota is just my first real ride.

bravolad:


Some arguments are unimaginable. You use the first generation of Toyota Sienna yet you condemn the product. Try what you do with your Sienna with a VW, come back and tell us your experience.

I think we need to be real and understand issues in perspective. Those Toyota models being discussed here may not be exquisite in design but are solidly rugged & reliable. There's also a difference between aesthetics & reliability. This discussion is about the later. Most dudes here show overt hatred for Toyota and offer advise based strictly on the personal preferences. Their yardstick for comparison is faulty. All over the world, it is not debatable that Toyota is a reliable brand. They may not necessarily present the best aesthetic designs but you can't beat the reliability of their cars.

An average Nigerian user rooted in ignorance about car maintenance can keep a Toyota brand running for several years with all kinds of abuse & lack of care which other brands cannot survive. I think this is the crux of this discussion and not personal prejudice @ preference.

My first car was a Honda product but I switched to Toyota due to constant visit to mechanics while using the Honda. In the last 8 years, I have had peace of mind using my Toyota cars. I have friends and neighbours who use other brands, our stories and experiences are not the same. A neighbour of my mine has a Cadillac SRT 2011 model, the boot of that SUV has been faulty and no mechanic has been able to fix it. She cannot open the boot. We have tried so many workshops yet, no hope.

Reliability and technical know how are a major consideration when purchasing a car.

SailorXY:

the MDX is supposed to be luxury version of Pilot. if any 4Runner version competes with the MDX then that says a lot. they are not even built for the same purpose anyway. the 4Runner is truck-based which makes it a better off-roader & more reliable in any weather/terrain but lags behind in comfort. the MDX should be compared to the Highlander, let's not even look @ the Lexus RX

kokaneprodigy:

Dude u are delirious, an MDX beats an RX of same year hands down. I don't wanna go into details. But I find it appalling when u compare a bland highlander with MDX.

bravolad:


Some arguments are unimaginable. You use the first generation of Toyota Sienna yet you condemn the product. Try what you do with your Sienna with a VW, come back and tell us your experience.

I think we need to be real and understand issues in perspective. Those Toyota models being discussed here may not be exquisite in design but are solidly rugged & reliable. There's also a difference between aesthetics & reliability. This discussion is about the later. Most dudes here show overt hatred for Toyota and offer advise based strictly on the personal preferences. Their yardstick for comparison is faulty. All over the world, it is not debatable that Toyota is a reliable brand. They may not necessarily present the best aesthetic designs but you can't beat the reliability of their cars.

An average Nigerian user rooted in ignorance about car maintenance can keep a Toyota brand running for several years with all kinds of abuse & lack of care which other brands cannot survive. I think this is the crux of this discussion and not personal prejudice @ preference.

My first car was a Honda product but I switched to Toyota due to constant visit to mechanics while using the Honda. In the last 8 years, I have had peace of mind using my Toyota cars. I have friends and neighbours who use other brands, our stories and experiences are not the same. A neighbour of my mine has a Cadillac SRT 2011 model, the boot of that SUV has been faulty and no mechanic has been able to fix it. She cannot open the boot. We have tried so many workshops yet, no hope.

Reliability and technical know how are a major consideration when purchasing a car.

nurey:


I have never debunked the fact that toyota is a reliable product but that not withstanding, other products are also reliable or even more reliable than toyota.

You talk about other brands, don't forget the ever rugged VW vanagon, the mercedes LT35 bus, mazda 2200 bus etc. Don't forget toyota too had some issues with cars like matrix with the pedal sticking to the floor and all. But I know the MDX and pilot are capable SUVs but whether 4Runner and Rx are better or not than the MDx/pilot its left for the individual willing to purchase them.

lomomike:


Proof pls.... If none, better go to sleep and stop making such embarrassing lies.

Read thru these
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/103918-mdx-04-vs-rx330.html

http://www.mdxers.org/forums/4-comparisons/24086-mdx-vs-2005-rx330.html
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Its if you're choosing a later model comparison of both then I'll agree to MDX. But earlier models till 2006, nah.