Used 2014, 60k miles, $19k. Easy, and gives you some budget to do your own conversion and get the necessary racks and accessories. Fantasizing about this lifestyle, as well as the work of putting a rig together, will probably be more rewarding than actually living it.

That’s probably more off-road than it can handle. The only off-road I’ve taken the MDX on is the beaches in the NC Outer Banks. Too lazy to deflate the tires but it still performed just fine.

I have a ‘17 MDX and it’s been a fine vehicle so far. My dad’s ‘03 model is still going strong and still looks fresh compared to CUVs of that era. Like it or not, the Lexus RX and MDX were the frontrunners of the modern SUV/CUV era.

I was browsing used car site and was surprised how affordable a 3 yo 4-series is (‘17 or ‘18). I like it in the sedan look and x-drive configuration. Any own these and your thoughts on them?

I liked the Integra, but the most successful and important Acura ever is the MDX. Single-handedly kept the brand alive.

The length may be somewhat difficult for tight parallel park spots, but having previously owned a GTI, they were wonderfully maneuverable through city traffic and parking lots. 

Nice change, didn’t even notice it! You’re right, that does look better, even if it’s a “false” window. I assume they need the structure there for stiffness, strength, and safety.

You’re right, the GS is a solid choice. That’s also the problem because used prices are relatively high for this vehicle.

This appears to be an extremely clean vehicle. But that biturbo is still a 16 year old German biturbo, and it’s just a matter of when it will grenade. NP if you know what you’re doing, but CP for everyone else.

Not sure what you would change, but this is a great view of the vehicle. Very similar to A7 or Panamera.

I’m a yuppy, 40 yo, 2 kids, and have “Acura money.” I would be definitely in the market for this sedan, though I might be in the minority. Other vehicles I’m looking at will be: used GS350, used 3-series wagon, Stinger, Genesis G70, and Arteon. Ironically, one of the knocks against the TLX is that we already have an…

I thought I would hate it too. But after owning my MDX for close to 3 years now, you get used to it pretty quickly. The nice thing is that the reverse gear is a different action (pull up instead of push), so there’s some tactile feedback there.

Tough to park and run around the city with this thing. Nice setup so far!

The VW Alltrack is the right answer. You can get a new one for a significant discount because they are discontinued. Cheaper to operate and maintain than a GTI, and more cargo and a little bit of all-weather performance with AWD. Before anyone says so, an urban dweller DOES NOT have space for four winter tires.

Get thee a Charger or 300 (if they still make those).

Never understood these kinds of comments. Acura NEVER had a RWD sedan or coupe, other than the NSX. And they were ALWAYS rebadged Hondas. 

Really nice. This might be an unpopular opinion, but I think they should make it in a “fast-back” configuration with a lift hatch.

It used to be that people give these kinds of cars away to their neighbors for a price of the DMV registration fee. My brother got something similar from a neighbor that became his first car, and that was in the mid 90s! CP all day.

True, and with the modern trucks, the load height is basically at my shoulders. Terrible ergonomics if you need to load/unload things often. The low load floor on vans is so much better.

You’re right. Since I got rid of my GTI, I have not gone for a drive just for the sake of taking a drive. Having two young kids contributed to it, but definitely having a sporty vehicle makes you look for the curviest roads on the map.