kingreign:

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.

pacino26:


But you have four already the GX is a smart executive choice.

pacino26:


But you have four already the GX is a smart executive choice.

Smartchoiice:

In different zangas.

kingreign:


Onye Benz don show

kingreign:


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.

utimate:


We have Acura MDX, Acura MDX Sport and Acura MDX Technology, which one is the best?

kingreign:


Technology, there's also the entertainment or so I can't recall. But AT ALL COST, AVOID MDX SPORTS someone in Abuja whom I know has it, and when his active damper went bad, he needed to replace it, he was bled 500k, for all 4, they don't sell in pair of 2 units. They sell it set.

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.

utimate:


Thanks for this review. I just love MDX but I don't want to start working on the engine the same way I did with my Chevrolet. I need to go Ladipu or Ojuelegba before I can get major parts. I have ring my Chevrolet engine and I must confess the car isn't properly build at all.

I need a car that engine and gear will not be a problem. The suspension is also very important as well. I just need a car that I won't have to work on the engine or transmission.

My friend bought Toyota Highlander and it has a gear problem. He was pre-inform. We almost rejected it but the mechanic that followed us said that my guy can fix it with 90k. We ended up spending 150k plus to fix the gear and the highlander is working fine now. No issue again and my guy is enjoying it. Highlander does have problem but I don't want the one you need to go to a mechanic every time to work on engine except service.

9icetoo:

Like I said, the engine on the mdx is bullet proof. It was well made. I give that to Honda. The 2010 and up model engines burn oil a bit. But other than that, you are okay.
Service engine and transmission when due and you are fine.
Changing the belt when due is no biggie. It's same as the regular 6 cylinder engines that most mechanical do daily.
Use recommended fluids and you will be fine.

9icetoo:

Like I said, the engine on the mdx is bullet proof. It was well made. I give that to Honda. The 2010 and up model engines burn oil a bit. But other than that, you are okay.
Service engine and transmission when due and you are fine.
Changing the belt when due is no biggie. It's same as the regular 6 cylinder engines that most mechanical do daily.
Use recommended fluids and you will be fine.

9icetoo:
None that know of. It's just a Honda underneath those styling. Tuned differently and with slightly different awd setup. The j37 engine in the mdx is a replica of the j35 in Honda. Transmission is similar as well. So joining a Honda thread is same. The number of mdx owners is not big enough to have followership if someone creates a group on Nairaland.

chukel:
you think there are not many MDX users. My brother dem full lagos. I have an 07 coming in around october/november

utimate:


Come and buy wine for me let me celebrate with you and tap anointing.

chukel:
you think there are not many MDX users. My brother dem full lagos. I have an 07 coming in around october/november

9icetoo:

Remind me to come for a ride. Welcome on board the mdx wagon. It will always leave a smile on your face.

chukel:
it's for sale bro

9icetoo:

I go test am for you for Lagos.

chukel:
it's for sale bro

utimate:


How much do you want to sell it bro? Can we negotiate?

chukel:
of course we can negotiate. But let it land first.

9icetoo:

Remind me to come for a ride. Welcome on board the mdx wagon. It will always leave a smile on your face.

Got an 08 mdx two weeks ago

And travelled down south with it.

Car sweet

kingreign:


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

Mokelu:


And you day hustle to sell one presently.... this life ehn

kingreign:


Please indicate the thread but copying and posting the links

Mokelu:


https://www.nairaland.com/5763272/extremely-sharp-tokumbo-mercedes-benz

kingreign:


From an autoist point of view thT isn't a nice lovely truck to own.

For a daily commuter, it's a good truck.

Now ask yourself, is this truck anywhere near a Lexus GX470 in looks, performance, practicality and appeal?

No!

Mokelu:


Enlighten me pls! Are both in the same class??

kingreign:

Yes. They're similarly classed.