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Great SUV
jbgraw, 06/22/2010
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great car. Plenty of room, hard to fit seven passengers and luggage. excellent fuel economy. 15-18 in town, we consistently get 25-26 on the highway. Average tank is always around 21. Super comfortable on the inside. Great in the winter.
THIS IS A GREAT CAR FOR THE MONEY
B. Thesing, 03/28/2019
updated 03/30/2020
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is a great car, especially considering it's a 14 year old car. Mine has 186,000 miles on it and still runs like a clock! This was a great buy although I did have to get the transmission replaced at 140,000 but that was the only problem I have had. Also make sure to get the timing belt replaced at the regular intervals, this is an interference engine and the valves will bend if the belt breaks. Great sound system, great room, great comfort, and usability. Buy this car if your in the market for an older luxury SUV with a lot of life left in it! (Quick note, this car does require premium fuel, so take that into account when considering operating costs.) I average about 15 city, 21-22 highway so keep that in mind that gas isn't cheap for this thing.
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2005 MDX Touring w navi & res - BEST SUV
brittanyahh@gmail.com, 07/01/2018
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV w/Nav and Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
All i can say is this is the greatest purchase ive ever made. They really made a beast with this one, i just revived a flooded tranni w/ busted radiator .. Few flushes & replacements later i still havent spent what its worth and it, honest to goodness i cant make this up, it runs. like. new @ 222,179 miles ladies and gentlemen. I could not tell you of another engine that would not only handle that kind of damage while driving with strawberry milk in my tranni oil for a week, unknowingly. Never once did it putter, squeek, squeel, tick, shake.. Just ran smooth, with a little less power. It still blows my mind that this is my daily driver now lol. I recommend this car because of its outstanding safety and reliability, not to mention cost of repairs are not an arm and a leg because they're Honda parts. (how brilliant) If i could give any advise, keep up with your maint. spend a few extra dollars to get better quality fluids/parts. Youll thank yourself later. :)
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DMP, 05/13/2010
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love this vehicle. Have 77,000 miles on it and no problems whatsoever. Love the touchscreen navigation that can be operated on the go. Bluetooth and Address Book are great too. Leather still looks like new and gas mileage has been great. Averaging over 20 mpg in city and highway driving. Have taken on several long road trips and the seats are great! Best I've ever sat in.
Keeps on Ticking!
Dennis in Edmonds, 01/30/2019
2005 Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 MDX from used car lot with 150,000 miles. It sat on the lot for long time, so I picked it up for $6,000. It was cosmetically beat up, but I wasn't afraid to own it as I have the greatest independent Japanese Auto mechanic. He said it was mechanically sound. I'm retired, so I've had time to upgrade: Suspension, Running Boards, Catalytic Converters, all LED Lights, Window Regulator, Starter, all dents removed, reupholstered front seat bottoms myself. It now looks and drives really nice! It now has 173,000 miles and I've spent a total of $5,000 in maintenance repairs and upgrades. This SUV hums along like a Japanese Clock! This is my 3rd MDX of this series (2001 to 2006). Frankly, I occasionally think of getting something sexier or newer, but you just cannot beat the reliability and comfort of this vehicle. Plus, the interior of this SUV is huge. The newer ones were reduced in size and I don't like the style as much. I know that my honest mechanic will keep me on the road no matter what. However, I recommend that everyone should buy a OBD2 scanner, learn to read codes and research fixes on Youtube. From what I've read, I know that a transmission may be in my future. But, I'm not worried, as I know a great transmission guy. At the price I've paid for this car, I can afford a transmission. Oh, the AWD is excellent in ice and snow. I run Bizzaks on spare wheels in the winter and it never gets stuck. All round great vehicle and I would drive it anywhere. Wish gas mileage was better, but then what SUV gets great mileage? Again, considering the price I paid for the car and I can afford gas.