I want to make a choice between Toyota Highlander (btw 2005-2008) and Acura MDX (2007 -2008) and I need those that have first-hand experience to share their view in order to enable me to make an informed decision.

I like the way Acura MDX 2007 upward looks. Both the interior and exterior make sense to me compare to Toyota Highlander of the same year. I don't want to make a decision based on design alone, I want people with first-hand experience to advise me based on:

Drive, durability, maintenance, fuel economy and share other personal experience etc.

Your advice would be highly appreciated.

utimate:
I want to make a choice between Toyota Highlander (btw 2005-2008) and Acura MDX (2007 -2008) and I need those that have first-hand experience to share their view in order to enable me to make an informed decision.

I like the way Acura MDX 2007 upward looks. Both the interior and exterior make sense to me compare to Toyota Highlander of the same year. I don't want to make a decision based on design alone, I want people with first-hand experience to advise me based on:

Drive, durability, maintenance, fuel economy and share other personal experience etc.

Your advice would be highly appreciated.

Drive - Acura
Durability- Acura
Maintenance- Highlander
Fuel Economy- Highlander
Cheap/Availability of parts - Highlander
Body Aging - Highlander
Resale Value- Highlander.

seanfer:


Drive - Acura
Durability- Acura
Maintenance- Highlander
Fuel Economy- Highlander
Cheap/Availability of parts - Highlander
Body Aging - Highlander
Resale Value- Highlander.

Thanks so much for your contribution, appreciate.

Depending on where you live. If you live in a city where Acura showroom is located where you can easily repair it then go for the MDX. If not take the Highlander.

seanfer:


Drive - Acura
Durability- Acura highlander
Maintenance- Highlander
Fuel Economy- Highlander
Cheap/Availability of parts - Highlander
Body Aging - Highlander
Resale Value- Highlander.

Fixed!

kingreign:

Fixed!

Thanks....

Since you asked such question.. Please go for the highlander

I have mdx 08, very durable, but the part are expensive, the two side mirrors are 40k in oyingbo. Fuel consumption is ok also, I used 3k fuel with AC to and fro from ikota lekki to redemption camp and still remain little. I will prefer mdx than highlander anytime any day.

abidemidare:
I have mdx 08, very durable, but the part are expensive, the two side mirrors are 40k in oyingbo. Fuel consumption is ok also, I used 3k fuel with AC to and fro from ikota lekki to redemption camp and still remain little. I will prefer mdx than highlander anytime any day.

I don't believe the fuel part. And I don't believe the durable than Highlander part.
Also, the MDX suspension is way harsher than the highlander's more comfier suspensions

utimate:
I want to make a choice between Toyota Highlander (btw 2005-2008) and Acura MDX (2007 -2008) and I need those that have first-hand experience to share their view in order to enable me to make an informed decision.

I like the way Acura MDX 2007 upward looks. Both the interior and exterior make sense to me compare to Toyota Highlander of the same year. I don't want to make a decision based on design alone, I want people with first-hand experience to advise me based on:

Drive, durability, maintenance, fuel economy and share other personal experience etc.

Your advice would be highly appreciated.

If you're gonna insist on the MDX, avoid sports package. It uses active variable dampers. These things cost an arm, a leg and a ball.

It all depends.
I drive the 08 mdx and used the highlander briefly in Lagos before porting down to the east.
Drive: acura. That ride moves. 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. Faster than most sedans
Durability: This is touchy. The acura 07-09 has a bullet proof engine as long as you change your timing belt when due and observe the b maintenance fluid schedules (transfer case, gear box, rear axle, engine oil etc). A variant of the highlander has the 2gr engine which is known to fail a bit too often from what I have read here and observed. Probably cos of wrong oils and OCI's. So for this, I'd say they are equal.
Offroad: this is naija. If you ever find yourself in the village, you will appreciate the shawd of the mdx. I give the mdx this one. This also improves the driving g dynamics of the mdx
Fuel economy: highlander hands down. Most mdx struggle to achieve 13mpg in the city and 17mpg on the highway. Thanks to our shity fuel. The highlander (4 cylinder) will give you the mpg of a sedan in an SUV.
Ageing : both age well. I am yet to see a rickety or bad looking highlander or mdx
Resale value:highlander. It's got the Toyota badge so that gives it an automatic 500k extra resale value.
Parts: both cost roughly the same. None is cheap. The Bumpers for the 2010 mdx costs twice as much as that of the 08 model. So be careful who bashes you. Let it be a Range Rover so he can pay.

If you want to out those pesky little cars in your dear mirror whenever they become annoying on the highway, get the mdx. Though you'd need to do this with the car light. If loaded, OYO is your case.

thebigkendo:
Since you asked such question.. Please go for the highlander

Thebigkendo... the poor mans mechanic aka pmm

dru23:



Thebigkendo... the poor mans mechanic aka pmm

You're looking for trouble. Anyways OP should try the ML350,

Smartchoiice:


You're looking for trouble. Anyways OP should try the ML350,

Op never attempt owning any ML prior to 2013 model please. They're very useless.

kingreign:


Op never attempt owning any ML prior to 2013 model please. They're very useless.

Quit wailing bro

Smartchoiice:

Quit wailing bro

Why do you always wish to interfere in Japanese cars discussions? Go to your benz threads and Leave us alone.

kingreign:


Why do you always wish to interfere in Japanese cars discussions? Go to your benz threads and Leave us alone.

Last time I checked sir....it was a free forum. That I am a German fan doesn't mean I should not assist lovers of Japmobiles

Smartchoiice:


You're looking for trouble. Anyways OP should try the ML350,

ML is short for miserable life.
Op, if you are down for the misery, go ahead.

Smartchoiice:


You're looking for trouble. Anyways OP should try the ML350,

I don't like the way you talk down on cars that are not toyota/Lexus without evidence. It's not right. You demonize any car that is not toyota/Lexus. You are very wrong.

chukel:
I don't like the way you talk down on cars that are not toyota/Lexus without evidence. It's not right. You demonize any car that is not toyota/Lexus. You are very wrong.

Good morning sir. I dislike Toyota/Lexus.

Smartchoiice:

Good morning sir. I dislike Toyota/Lexus.

good morning sir. You are also one of the problem. Don't condemn any brand without full proof convincing evidence of reasons people should avoid them

chukel:
good morning sir. You are also one of the problem. Don't condemn any brand without full proof convincing evidence of reasons people should avoid them

Mind your business. I dislike Toyota/Lexus.

Smartchoiice:

Mind your business. I dislike Toyota/Lexus.

was quietly on my own, you troll quoted me. Quote me no more.

chukel:
was quietly on my own, you troll quoted me. Quote me no more.

On this list my choice is ML350

9icetoo:
It all depends.
I drive the 08 mdx and used the highlander briefly in Lagos before porting down to the east.
Drive: acura. That ride moves. 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. Faster than most sedans
Durability: This is touchy. The acura 07-09 has a bullet proof engine as long as you change your timing belt when due and observe the b maintenance fluid schedules (transfer case, gear box, rear axle, engine oil etc). A variant of the highlander has the 2gr engine which is known to fail a bit too often from what I have read here and observed. Probably cos of wrong oils and OCI's. So for this, I'd say they are equal.
Offroad: this is naija. If you ever find yourself in the village, you will appreciate the shawd of the mdx. I give the mdx this one. This also improves the driving g dynamics of the mdx
Fuel economy: highlander hands down. Most mdx struggle to achieve 13mpg in the city and 17mpg on the highway. Thanks to our shity fuel. The highlander (4 cylinder) will give you the mpg of a sedan in an SUV.
Ageing : both age well. I am yet to see a rickety or bad looking highlander or mdx
Resale value:highlander. It's got the Toyota badge so that gives it an automatic 500k extra resale value.
Parts: both cost roughly the same. None is cheap. The Bumpers for the 2010 mdx costs twice as much as that of the 08 model. So be careful who bashes you. Let it be a Range Rover so he can pay.

If you want to out those pesky little cars in your dear mirror whenever they become annoying on the highway, get the mdx. Though you'd need to do this with the car light. If loaded, OYO is your case.

please how much is the 07 mdx headlamp. Any contact you can help with?

chukel:
please how much is the 07 mdx headlamp. Any contact you can help with?

Luvvinhubby should know

kingreign:


Op never attempt owning any ML prior to 2013 model please. They're very useless.

uncle you've an 06 ML listed for sale o

pacino26:


uncle you've an 06 ML listed for sale o

Baba, leave market things. Truth is you only buy a German luxury cos of brand loyalty.

kingreign:


Baba, leave market things. Truth is you only buy a German luxury cos of brand loyalty.

I'd disagree with that but that's your personal opinion.
To me is more of the specific needs at a time. I no like ML sha, kinda prefer the GL. On the thread, MDX is my choice anyway.

pacino26:


I'd disagree with that but that's your personal opinion.
To me is more of the specific needs at a time. I no like ML sha, kinda prefer the GL. On the thread, MDX is my choice anyway.

Na when I don born 3 children I go consider GL. I prefer ML, but I don't actually like it for (now at least). I'd take a Lexus GX/RX over an ML.

abidemidare:
I have mdx 08, very durable, but the part are expensive, the two side mirrors are 40k in oyingbo. Fuel consumption is ok also, I used 3k fuel with AC to and fro from ikota lekki to redemption camp and still remain little. I will prefer mdx than highlander anytime any day.

Thanks for this reply. I just like the car. How often do you drive it?

kingreign:


Baba, leave market things. Truth is you only buy a German luxury cos of brand loyalty.

Shhhhh I speak only German.