Used 2013 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
Hard to impress me!
We bought this for my wife to drive. She was driving a 2012 Honda Pilot. In the past few years she has had a Honda CR-V, Lexus RX350 and a Honda Pilot. The comfort and quite has impressed us the most. I researched the 2013 RDX hard before we made our decision. Great choice. All of the websites said the the average price paid (TMV) for this model was a little over $37K. I was able to get it just a little under $36K. I would compare this to a Lexus RX350, it's a little smaller, but about $9K less. Great decision....
Purchased RDX with Tech 2 weeks ago
Has great pick up and shifts smooth as I would have expected. My previous car was an Acura TL 2006 which I really liked. Voice commands for phone, navigation, audio, etc. is not real user friendly. Too many commands to be used. It was easier to use voice commands with the bluetooth in the TL without navigation. Disappointed in gas mileage. Sticker states estimated 20 city and 28 hwy. My first tank of premium fuel with combined 60 miles of hwy driving and the rest city only got 17.5 mpg. On my 2nd fill up I traveled to the dealer & back today approx. 120 miles hwy & it shows average of 23mpg. Not what I expected. My 2006 TL got 20 city & 28-30 Hwy consistently.
- Technology Package 4dr SUVMSRP: $15,950114 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $12,991171 mi away
- Technology Package 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,249201 mi away
Disappointment
I have owned many luxury vehicles over the years, when I initially came across the 2013 RDX I thought that I had discovered a true bargain. This , however, was not the case. The reason TRUE luxury vehicles cost more is because they are worth it. The RDX has flaws that I can over look but the wind noise from the doors and b pillars is simply unforgivable in a vehicle in this range. The dealer has done what it can but they cannot redesign the vehicle. Acura must be aware of this issue and I believe is simply choosing to ignore it. Had I taken a more extensive test drive I would not have purchased the vehicle, so...shame on me. I will unload the vehicle asap and accept the loss and move on.
BASE RDX IS EXCELLENT
The RDX is worth the $35-40K price compared to other luxury SUVs. The ride and performance of the 2013 model is excellent--see Consumer Reports. However, the Navigation Sys. is not worth the price. Unless you are an audiophile, the Tech Pkg. is not worth $4K. Buy it without, then get a good Garmin GPS of $100+. You will like it better.
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2nd RDX I've owned
Overall a nice SUV, not too big but large enough to handle most of the things that come up when you own a house and have a lot of DIY projects. It's a nice balance of something sporty yet an SUV. It handles well for what it is, the V6 engine has plenty of power to handle itself in traffic while still being fun/sporty to drive. I do wish it was a little quieter on the road and it really needs air vents in the backseat for passengers. Overall a good blend of functionality and sport in a mid-size SUV. Well after 3 plus years I recently traded it in on another RDX, 2016 this time. I drove everything under the sun from a ChevyvTahoe to an Audi S4, and an Audi Q5 to a Toyota Pathfinder to an Infiniti Q60 and ended up back with the RDX. Best combination I found of flirting to balance a mid-size SUV to something that's fun to drive short of spending almost twice as much on a Porsche Macan
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