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Used 2005 Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Large amount of storage space and good engine.

JMull215, Spartanburg, SC, 02/07/2023
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The 2005 Acura MDX is an overall good SUV. The seven-seater with a back row of three has plenty space. The back row folds down easily and provides good space for when extra storage is needed. One downside to the seating is the actual seat. The seats tend to be uncomfy during longer rides than similar SUVs. The acceleration is decent for the age of the vehicle. The average gas mileage is around 200 miles. Problems for long-term use are the sunroof can leak.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A great minivan alternative

Hangdog, 08/15/2005
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I love the seating for 7. Driving the MDX feels like driving a car, no heavy truck feel. I think I'll stay with this one for a while!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not your typical Honda product at all

berto, 01/12/2006
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Exterior is much sportier than the older body style with the new head/tail lights and dual outlet exhaust but still looks somewhat minivan-ish. Interior build quality is outstanding, not extravagant and everything is logically placed. Very minimal body roll and understeer for what it is. Stereo sounds great especially for a base model. Sound deadening is better than any Honda/Acura I've ever owned. Seats are comfortable--I had to drive 12 hours stopping only for gas and felt fine. Motor is exceptionally torquey for a Honda, but you pay for it at the pump. Acts like an Audi sometimes though--pulsing from rear when turning from a stop, and transmission shifting is somewhat sluggish.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Better than average crossover suv

jsa, 04/04/2005
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We looked at the all-too-vanilla Honda Pilot for while, but we decided that it was so Honda that we couldn't bring ourselves to buy one. The MDX is a good compromise between blah and full-blown luxury. The ext. styling leaves something to be desired,but the versatility of the interior is what sold us over the Lexus RX330. We carry anything and everything in the MDX. Acura could do much better by adding the basic $38k items like daytime lights, seat memory and auto wipers. Ride is ultra smooth and quiet. Plenty of power and nicely appointed inside. A bit pricey for what it is though. Add auto-locking doors and power pass. seat to up the sense of value!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I Love It!!

Brandi, 07/24/2006
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I love my MDX as much today as the day I bought it. It drives like a dream and is very roomy. Just last weekend we took 6 adults over 3 hours drive away with luggage and everyone had plenty of room. Now if only they would come out with a hybrid with the new models...

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