radautoworks:

You must be driving the base MDX

I've owned fully loaded version of both cars so what do I know? I currently own the 2014 MDX with advance package as well as the 2014 RDX sh-awd max package and have had the equivalent on the benz and it's not even close.

Oh, also I fix them so like I said, what do I know? Carry on.

radautoworks:

You must be driving the base MDX

I've owned fully loaded version of both cars so what do I know? I currently own the 2014 MDX with advance package as well as the 2014 RDX sh-awd max package and have had the equivalent on the benz and it's not even close.

Oh, also I fix them so like I said, what do I know? Carry on.

radautoworks:
it's alright. You asked for opinions I have one. Please buy what makes you happy. I'll be in my self-driving Acura with a way better system than the Mercedes. I have edited my previous responses.

radautoworks:


It's not a spat. I just don't receive pleasure from long car comparisons about minute features that don't translate to real-world advantage.

CNET has a comprehensive review on the 2014 which is what I have. Subsequent years only improved.

And yes, it is self driving. I took a road trip to Dallas and about half of the way I just had my pinky on the steering wheel or it starts whining. It rivals the system on the 2019 Volvo xc90 that won car of the year. My best friend has that and I drive both so I know. Another feature I use and love all the time is remote start which is STANDARD on the advance package. The 18 inch split screen with almost any input you can think of is especially good for the kids. Two 9 inch screen with pretty much any input source you can think of including HDMI and it's STANDARD on that package.

Lastly, name a Mercedes, any Mercedes and we either currently have one or have had it. There is a reason we are transitioning over to Acura. We are about to buy a 2018 of the MDX for my mom because she's in love with mine. I tried to talk her into the Volvo but she wants the MDX. She currently has a maxed out 2019 Highlander but is more excited about my 2014 MDX. And yes, there is a GL series in the house.

If you are going to buy an Acura, max it out and you'll get more bang per dollar than almost any other car period. You don't max it out, you won't get it.

weyreypey:

Not everyone has an oil company... Or inherited wealth.

radautoworks:


It's not a spat. I just don't receive pleasure from long car comparisons about minute features that don't translate to real-world advantage.

CNET has a comprehensive review on the 2014 which is what I have. Subsequent years only improved.

And yes, it is self driving. I took a road trip to Dallas and about half of the way I just had my pinky on the steering wheel or it starts whining. It rivals the system on the 2019 Volvo xc90 that won car of the year. My best friend has that and I drive both so I know. Another feature I use and love all the time is remote start which is STANDARD on the advance package. The 18 inch split screen with almost any input you can think of is especially good for the kids. Two 9 inch screen with pretty much any input source you can think of including HDMI and it's STANDARD on that package.

Lastly, name a Mercedes, any Mercedes and we either currently have one or have had it. There is a reason we are transitioning over to Acura. We are about to buy a 2018 of the MDX for my mom because she's in love with mine. I tried to talk her into the Volvo but she wants the MDX. She currently has a maxed out 2019 Highlander but is more excited about my 2014 MDX. And yes, there is a GL series in the house.

If you are going to buy an Acura, max it out and you'll get more bang per dollar than almost any other car period. You don't max it out, you won't get it. The only thing missing is Android play and that can be after-marketed.

bizzle2:

Lol, so they're suddenly . . . "minute features that don't translate to real world advantage",
but these features were what you originally touted as The MDx's advantage over the ML550 ?
Now clearly the 2013 MDX even lags behind the 2013 ML550 in that.

18 inch screen abi 9 inch screen?

I dont know who would be looking to buy a N10m+ car because of 21 inch screen or input sources, when even a 2001 mdx can have those features with many after market units and android screens.

Real world value in a Luxury SUV for me are in the

Performance
Safety
Interior/ Exterior Styling
Comfort
Handling

And those are the important categories where I expected you to tell me where the MDX beats the 550 not in the screen size.
The only things you can Max out in any MDX are comfort/ convenience features , onboard entertainment and a few other "minute features like you called them. No maxing out can turn an MDX to a 550.

Mercedes has 13 different classes and over 65 models, are you sure you've had all ?

For the record, I would pick a 2008 mdx over a 2008 ml 550,

bizzle2:

Lol, so they're suddenly . . . "minute features that don't translate to real world advantage",
but these features were what you originally touted as The MDx's advantage over the ML550 ?
Now clearly the 2013 MDX even lags behind the 2013 ML550 in that regard

18 inch screen abi 9 inch screen?

I dont know who would be looking to buy a N10m+ car because of 21 inch screen or input sources, when even a 2001 mdx can have those features with many after market units and android screens.

Real world value in a Luxury SUV for me are in the

Performance
Safety
Interior/ Exterior Styling
Comfort
Handling

And those are the important categories where I expected you to tell me where the MDX beats the 550 not in the screen size.
The only things you can Max out in any MDX are comfort/ convenience features , onboard entertainment and a few other "minute features like you called them. No maxing out can turn an MDX to a 550.

Mercedes has 13 different classes and over 65 models, are you sure you've had all ?

For the record, I would pick a 2008 mdx over a 2008 ml 550,

radautoworks:

Okay...

How far weyreypey

bizzle2:

Lol, so they're suddenly . . . "minute features that don't translate to real world advantage",
but these features were what you originally touted as The MDx's advantage over the ML550 ?
Now clearly the 2013 MDX even lags behind the 2013 ML550 in that regard

18 inch screen abi 9 inch screen?

I dont know who would be looking to buy a N10m+ car because of 21 inch screen or input sources, when even a 2001 mdx can have those features with many after market units and android screens.

Real world value in a Luxury SUV for me are in the

Performance
Safety
Interior/ Exterior Styling
Comfort
Handling

And those are the important categories where I expected you to tell me where the MDX beats the 550 not in the screen size.
The only things you can Max out in any MDX are comfort/ convenience features , onboard entertainment and a few other "minute features like you called them. No maxing out can turn an MDX to a 550.

Mercedes has 13 different classes and over 65 models, are you sure you've had all ?

For the record, I would pick a 2008 mdx over a 2008 ml 550,

HeavenlyBang:


Since you know so much, why ask for people's opinions in the first place? Waka jeje.

TransAtlanticEx:
radautoworks just like to be an authority on everything and today she's met with healthy competition and she suddenly lost voice,talking about how many cars her family have owned and all that crap.
Just observing from the sidelines lol.

Alfred74:


News reaching us from amebo.com be say na I'll gotten wealth, naijiriya money.

Alfred74:


News reaching us from amebo.com be say na I'll gotten wealth, naijiriya money.

TransAtlanticEx:
This is not my concern bros.
I love Ill gotten wealth pass anything sef

HeavenlyBang:


This is unnecessary and pointless.

Alfred74:

If I am given I will take too

TransAtlanticEx:

Radautoworks,bring your papa loot come this side abeg,I don't mind to be your side nigga.
I go dey control your down(from your waist go down) while another nigga go dey control your top
No questions asked...Na soooooo....
SEAL OF APPROVAL.

HeavenlyBang:


Since you know so much, why ask for people's opinions in the first place? Waka jeje.

asamwababy:


Wonder what he is doing here.

Same person fixing pirrelli on chinese knock off rims

HeavenlyBang:


Since you know so much, why ask for people's opinions in the first place? Waka jeje.

asamwababy:


Wonder what he is doing here.

Same person fixing pirrelli on chinese knock off rims

bizzle2:

Sigh . . . typical Nairaland . . Band wagon support and butt kissing.

Did you even look at what my post was about ?

Did I ever ask for an MDX vs ML550 comparison ? that conversation came from saying " The mdx is better and has more features".

I asked for feedback from ML550 owners with extended user experience.
"Feedback" , "User Experience" , not opinion on which to buy or whether to buy.

Tell me if our roads have given you issues with the Airmatic suspension ,
Tell me how long before you needed to replace them
Tell me how reliable your turbo has been,
Tell me if the 400 hp has been enjoyable and actually useable, etc
useful feedback only a real user can give

I am irritated by the blind support on this forum sometimes, especially coming from adults.

everybody should be able to respectfully disagree or debate.

HeavenlyBang:


Since you know so much, why ask for people's opinions in the first place? Waka jeje.

TransAtlanticEx:
radautoworks just like to be an authority on everything and today she's met with healthy competition and she suddenly lost voice,talking about how many cars her family have owned and all that crap.
Just observing from the sidelines lol.

Alfred74:


News reaching us from amebo.com be say na I'll gotten wealth, naijiriya money.

bizzle2:

Sigh . . . typical Nairaland . . Band wagon support and butt kissing.

Did you even look at what my post was about ?

Did I ever ask for an MDX vs ML550 comparison ? that conversation came from saying " The mdx is better and has more features".

I asked for feedback from ML550 owners with extended user experience.
"Feedback" , "User Experience" , not opinion on which to buy or whether to buy.

Tell me if our roads have given you issues with the Airmatic suspension ,
Tell me how long before you needed to replace them
Tell me how reliable your turbo has been,
Tell me if the 400 hp has been enjoyable and actually useable, etc
useful feedback only a real user can give

I am irritated by the blind support on this forum sometimes, especially coming from adults.

everybody should be able to respectfully disagree or debate.

Alfred74:


News reaching us from amebo.com be say na I'll gotten wealth, naijiriya money.