Hey guys, just wanted to let you know the RDX is here at my dealership.

If any of you have been waiting for its release I would suggest you contact your salesman now

If you live in SoCal feel free to schedule a test drive with me --- I include pizza, starbucks and soft drinks for free (even if you dont buy)

The RDX looks good and has a unique look ---- my first rolling glimpse had me guessing what it was Until I saw the Acura badge

 

tech here, and the rdx is different , and power wise it feels like a 6 cyl. it does have a slight turbo lag at takoff but u feel the boost as well as the little boost gauge goes up. i did take it on our little test course by our dealer and it hadles very well for a suv, it handles like a car would. umm other than that, it has its up's and down's from a tech point of view, but well see how they sell. i do think they are over priced for a 4 cyl.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by keenspeed94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">tech here, and the rdx is different , and power wise it feels like a 6 cyl. it does have a slight turbo lag at takoff but u feel the boost as well as the little boost gauge goes up. i did take it on our little test course by our dealer and it hadles very well for a suv, it handles like a car would. umm other than that, it has its up's and down's from a tech point of view, but well see how they sell. i do think they are over priced for a 4 cyl. </TD></TR></TABLE>
which dealer are you a tech at??

 

I'm goen have to agree with keenspeed94, that its a little over priced for a 4cly and personally i think it's kind of ugly (but i also haven't seen one in person), i think ill stop by the acura dealer today to take a look.

 

I test drove it last night. It was a nice ride though that is a big price tag.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRexcellence &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I test drove it last night. It was a nice ride though that is a big price tag. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Its a little pricey but considering its an 07 model and an Acura it falls in line with the price point of the Pilot EX-L and MDX ---- same powerful acceleration in a smaller SUV with lux features

Priced from 33-37K --- the EX-L Pilot is 35-36K and is much larger

I think empty nesters and young couples looking for a small lux SUV will like the new RDX

Catherdral City Honda/Acura/Toyota/Scion/Mazda dealership here --- I can test them side by side

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S CARTER &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm goen have to agree with keenspeed94, that its a little over priced for a 4cly and personally i think it's kind of ugly (but i also haven't seen one in person), i think ill stop by the acura dealer today to take a look.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The pics dont do it justice because they dont illustrate the scale of the RDX compared to say the MDX

I think it looks pretty good --- its all relative

 

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i just saw one at the acura dealership on route 40 on wedensday

 

i work at a dealer in so cal, now if u know the dealers than u know there aint that many around, but im not at sierra, lol but close.

 

the RDX is targeted at age 25-35 males that make 100k plus a year.
imo the RDX=over priced CRV

 

I test drove the one with the Technology package over the weekend. I would have to agree that it does have a slight turbo lag, but you feel the pull in a few seconds. It handles really nice and drove very smoothly. I was taking an exit ramp going at 80mph which had a slight turn to it and the tires never squealed one bit!

 

I drove an RDX Tech yesterday. That turbo set up is HOT FIRE!!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TurboEG6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I test drove the one with the Technology package over the weekend. I would have to agree that it does have a slight turbo lag, but you feel the pull in a few seconds. It handles really nice and drove very smoothly. I was taking an exit ramp going at 80mph which had a slight turn to it and the tires never squealed one bit! </TD></TR></TABLE>

SH AWD baby!

They look better in person too

 

i've read great reviews in motortrend magazine, but they had a guestimate of the price, which i can't remember 100% but i think i remember the figure of 28-30k?

i gotta go check one out in the showroom, because imo, i love the new designs acura is putting into production.

 

big price tag might be an understatement...

 

new civic swap faze

 

what turbo does it use?

 

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Same thinking that should this replace my daily commuter "beater" .
At this price I can buy a new S2000 along with my ITR but no good for winter so not a smart choice.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SRd240sx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what turbo does it use?</TD></TR></TABLE>

A variable flow turbo....cant find the article that has the good illustration...will dearch...its ECU controlled to act as a smaller turbo in the lower RPM and open up like a big turbo in the upper ranges. Its stuck stuff. All i want is the block tho :D

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SteveoBA8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">new civic swap faze</TD></TR></TABLE>

According to insiders it doesnt look like it --- just not worth the trouble making it work

Hopefully they will apply this technology to a FWD platform like the new CSX 2 door coupe coming soon --- that would be a better swap platform for civics

Great vehicle though --- a little pricey but at least it spools nicely